By Kyra McCague, Senior Staff Writer
• April 9, 2025
La Gourmandine, a local French bakery, is opening a new location on Meyran Avenue, where Sree’s Foods previously operated. According to owner Fabien Moreau, the location can be expected to open around mid-May.
By Briana Bindus, Assistant News Editor
• April 9, 2025
Since about 10 p.m. on Tuesday evening, SWAT and the University of Pittsburgh police have been responding to a domestic incident where a man barricaded himself inside a South Oakland home, according to a Pittsburgh Police spokesperson. The situation is ongoing.
As Pitt students get ready for graduation and the final events of their senior year, some are feeling uncertain about their future plans amidst a struggling economy and political turmoil.
About 150 students and community members listened to Knowles speak about political violence, the flaws of liberalism and transgender people while about 75 people protested outside the event. Event attendees said they appreciated the open political discussion, while ralliers criticized the University for allowing Knowles to speak on campus.
By Anna Kuntz, Senior Staff Writer
• April 8, 2025
The University of Pittsburgh made the March 26 list of public and private universities named “New Ivies” by Forbes magazine, one of 10 public universities in the country and the only public university in Pennsylvania to earn the title.
The City of Pittsburgh and the University are collaborating to bring traffic safety improvements to the De Soto Street corridor in early April, including updating signage, removing crosswalks and installing warnings for pedestrians.
In the fall of 2027, Walnut Capital Management will expand their University Commons housing hub with the brand new Caroline Apartments. The building — located on McKee and Louisa — is expected to open in September 2027 with 160 units and 480 beds, as each unit houses two to three people.