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

Pitt police issue crime alert after off-campus burglary

Pitt police issue crime alert after off-campus burglary

By Quentin Tan, Staff Writer September 11, 2022
Pitt police issued a crime alert Saturday detailing a reported burglary near the 300 block of McKee Place
Dog tags hang outside of Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum on Fifth Avenue in 2021.

Identifying those who gave: Soldiers & Sailors spotlights history of dog tags

By Donata Massimiani, Senior Staff Writer September 11, 2022
Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum held its monthly “Spotlight On” virtual program on Thursday, and this month's topic was the history of dog tags.
A rendering of the proposed construction at 3440 Forbes Ave.

Court strikes down community opposition to construction of a proposed Forbes office building

By Jack Troy, Senior Staff Writer August 31, 2022
Pennsylvania's Commonwealth Court blocked efforts by several community groups and residents to prevent a proposed 10-story office building along Forbes Avenue from exceeding the base zoning height.
Students moving into Litchfield Towers, the largest cluster of dorms on Pitts main campus, ahead of the new academic year during August 2022.

Medical emergencies, mac-and-cheese mishaps and elevator rescues: Pitt dorms draw city services, but should the University help fund them?

By Punya Bhasin, Alexandra Ross, Emma Folts, and Charlie Wolfson August 31, 2022
Pittsburgh public safety crews serve addresses regardless of tax status, but some high-call-volume locations — including dorms — don’t generate taxes to support them.
The Cathedral of Learning from Schenley Plaza.

ICYMI: Summer Edition

By Allison Radziwon, Assistant News Editor August 28, 2022
With a hectic summer focused on abortion access and gun control measures, it’s easy to fall out of the loop with what’s been happening on campus. Here’s a guide to the biggest news stories at Pitt from the summer.
Tyler Bickford, a professor in the English department, drops one of the first union cards at a kickoff event held by Pitt faculty union organizers in the William Pitt Union Ballroom in January 2018.

Pitt faculty union, administration reach deal on COVID-19 protocols

By Rebecca Johnson and Allison Radziwon August 13, 2022
The United Steelworkers union reached a “memorandum of understanding” with Pitt regarding expanded health and safety protections for faculty, following allegations that the University didn’t consult the faculty union before removing its mask mandate in March.
Co-op brings solar panels to low-income homes in Allegheny County

Co-op brings solar panels to low-income homes in Allegheny County

By Colm Slevin, Senior Staff Writer July 12, 2022
For Terry Fuller, a resident of Hazelwood, solar power has long been a dream “just out of reach.” Fuller has received estimates for solar panels, but they’ve all been too expensive. After getting a new roof, she’s excited for a new solar opportunity.
Monday’s Development Activities meeting to discuss Parcel “A” of Oakland Crossings.

Walnut Capital, Oakland community discuss Parcel ‘A’

By Pamela Smith, Contributing Editor July 12, 2022
When Jon Kamin, an attorney representing Walnut Capital, was asked how Parcel “A” of Oakland Crossings is going to fit into the South Oakland neighborhood, he said the development and management firm was “very proud” of the project design.
Pamela Smith, Contributing Editor 
Tuesday’s planning commission meeting.

Planning Commission talks historic buildings, renovations

By Pamela Smith, Contributing Editor June 29, 2022
The Pittsburgh City Planning Commission held a meeting over Zoom on Tuesday afternoon to hear development and redevelopment proposals for various projects in the city.
A protestor carries a sign that reads Bans Off Our Bodies outside of the City Council Building in Downtown at Fridays Womens March.

“Need to fight back”: Pittsburgh rally speaks out against the Supreme Court overruling of Roe v. Wade

By Allison Radziwon and Bella Markovitz June 25, 2022
The Supreme Court overturned the landmark court ruling of Roe v. Wade on Friday, removing constitutional protections for abortions.
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