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Pittsburgh on the cheap

By Brooke Rountree / For The Pitt News • July 19, 2016

Spending a summer in Pittsburgh without much money to spend may seem daunting. But do a little research, and you will find there are countless activities and events in the city for free — or for...

TPN book recommendations

By Alexa Bakalarski / News Editor • July 19, 2016

The Power Broker — Robert Caro Have you heard of the Triborough Bridge? Jones Beach? The Lincoln Center? All of these accomplishments were the work of Robert Moses — New York City’s former Parks...

Interactive Crime Map July 13 – 19

By The Pitt News Staff • July 19, 2016

Here is the Pitt police activity from July 13 to 19. Thursday, July 14, 2016 7:06 a.m. 3502 Allequippa Street. Pitt police are investigating a report that a catalytic converter was...

Pittsburgh dances to support Orlando victims

By Alexa Bakalarski / News Editor • July 15, 2016

Pittsburgh’s still standing with the victims of June’s Orlando shooting - by not standing still at all. On Friday, people danced with rainbow “#KeepDancingOrlando” signs as others strolled by...

Former Pitt professor confirmed as next Librarian of Congress

By Alexa Bakalarski / News Editor • July 14, 2016

A former Pitt professor will take the reigns of the nation’s biggest library. The Baltimore Sun reported Carla Hayden was confirmed by the Senate in a 74-18 vote Wednesday as the next head of the...

Pittsburgh organization involves local youth in community art

By Stephen Caruso / Contributing Editor • July 13, 2016

Rashad Jamal, though his friends usually call him Free, was bubbling with enthusiasm as he directed kids around. “If you see some space, grab a brush and fill it,” Jamal said. “Spread the love.” In...

Pitt hosts experts on race in universities

By Alexa Bakalarski / News Editor • July 12, 2016

A meeting on the Cathedral of Learning’s 20th floor has Pitt looking towards improving diversity in the 21st century. About 60 professionals from universities, the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh...

Interactive Crime Map July 5 – July 12

By The Pitt News Staff • July 12, 2016

Here is the Pitt police activity from July 5 to 12. Tuesday, July 5, 2016 9:14 a.m. Webster Hall. Pitt police are investigating a report from a female individual that money was stolen from her wallet. Wednesday,...

Pittsburgh parade celebrates city’s 200-year history

By Yuanyuan Xiao / For The Pitt News • July 10, 2016

Thousands of Pittsburghers filled the streets of Downtown Saturday morning to wish their city a happy 200th birthday. The Office of Mayor Bill Peduto organized the bicentennial parade, which was themed...

More than one thousand march downtown in Black Lives Matter protest

By Stephen Caruso / Contributing Editor • July 9, 2016

To first-time organizer Sarafina Davis, Saturday’s Black Lives Matter protest was about one thing: The death of people who look like her. “Our black men are being killed on these streets and there...