The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
Garbage on Chesterfield Street.

Overcrowding, waste buildup still causing rat infestation on Chesterfield Street

By Amanda Yu, Staff Writer • November 12, 2024
The concentrated rat infestation on Chesterfield Street in West Oakland remains a persistent issue for students living there.
A sign indicating the closure of Panther Hollow.

Panther Hollow Bridge closes as City continues efforts to maintain bridge safety

By Linda Li, Staff Writer • November 12, 2024
The Panther Hollow Bridge in Oakland closed for maintenance on Oct 19. The closure, followed by inspection, is one of the many steps the City of Pittsburgh is taking to maintain the safety of bridges ever since the tragic event of Fern Hollow Bridge collapse in 2022. 
Eugene DePasquale looks out at his watch party at the Pittsburgh Federation Of Teachers.

DePasquale, Democrat watch party brings feelings of optimism in the community

By Sarah George, Staff Writer • November 8, 2024
A watch party held at the Pittsburgh Federation of Teachers for Pennsylvania attorney general candidate Eugene DePasquale brought community members together to watch election results.
United States Representative Summer Lee greets the crowd at the “Students for Harris-Walz” rally at Carnegie Mellon University on Sunday, September 22.

Summer Lee re-elected for U.S. Representative in PA’s 12th Congressional District

By Briana Bindus, Assistant News Editor • November 6, 2024
At 8:12 p.m. on Tuesday evening, incumbent Summer Lee was declared winner against James Hayes for Pennsylvania’s 12th Congressional District. 
McDonald’s on Forbes Avenue.

McDonald’s construction on Forbes halted due to safety permit violation

By Linda Li, Staff Writer • October 28, 2024
McDonald's on Forbes Avenue closed for renovations, but construction was forced to stop because the Department of Permit, License and Inspection found that the restaurant hadn’t filed the proper paperwork for its sprinkler system.
Minnesota governor and vice presidential candidate Tim Walz speaks to the crowd on Tuesday at Acrisure Stadium.

Walz visits Pittsburgh to court battleground votes

By Amanda Yu, Naomi Weiss • October 16, 2024
Vice presidential candidate Tim Walz visited Acrisure Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 15, to present the Harris agenda to key Allegheny County.
A 61B bus at a stop on Forbes Avenue.

Proposed PRT changes aim to make Oakland a ‘major transit hub’

By Adrienne Cahillane, Contributing Editor • October 15, 2024
Pittsburgh Regional Transit announced the first draft of the Bus Line Redesign at the end of September. Oakland remains a key destination as the agency changes its service.
Jewish community remembers Oct. 7 victims at Squirrel Hill vigil

Jewish community remembers Oct. 7 victims at Squirrel Hill vigil

By Jordan Kooper, Staff Writer • October 8, 2024
Members of the Jewish community across the greater Pittsburgh area gathered for a candlelight vigil held at the Jewish Community Center in Squirrel Hill to honor the victims of the Hamas terrorist attack on southern Israel one year ago.
Windows of the storefront where the Super Clips on Forbes Avenue used to be.

Increases in rent, traffic contribute to recent spike in Oakland restaurant turnover

By Adrienne Cahillane, Contributing Editor • October 8, 2024
Increases in rent and one-way traffic make Pitt’s neighborhood a prime environment for chain businesses.
A goat eats grass.

From Hillsides to city parks: How Allegheny Goatscape transforms Pittsburgh with goats 

By Linda Li, Staff Writer • October 1, 2024
Allegheny Goatscape, a nonprofit organization that uses small herds of goats to clear up unwanted vegetation, works in Pittsburgh parks so the city can utilize the land for public projects. 
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