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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
Pittsburgh's Classic Theater on the move

Pittsburgh’s Classic Theater on the move

By Mark Pesto / Staff Writer • June 17, 2015

Pitt’s Theatre Arts department is expanding, forcing a Pittsburgh theatre company to leave its longtime home on Pitt’s campus.The Stephen Foster Memorial, which Pitt owns and is located on Forbes...

For free promotion, Oakland restaurants to offer cheap lunch

By Chidi Nwakpuda / For the Pitt News • June 17, 2015

This summer, Fuel and Fuddle owner Brandon Smith looks forward to one week more than any other — Restaurant Week.From June 22-27, the Oakland Business Improvement District (OBID), an economic development...

All that jazz: Jazz legend Erroll Garner's estate donates papers to Pitt

All that jazz: Jazz legend Erroll Garner’s estate donates papers to Pitt

By Elizabeth Lepro / Assistant News Editor • June 17, 2015

Erroll Garner, Pittsburgh native and legendary jazz pianist, had to use a phone book to reach the piano keys.At five-foot-two, Garner had to prop himself up to play. Now, Garner’s former assistant, Martha...

Pitt professor killed in car crash

By Lauren Rosenblatt / Assistant News Editor • June 10, 2015

A fatal car crash on June 8 took the life of a 13-year Pitt professor.At 12:10 a.m. on June 8, George Jucha Jr.’s car collided with another vehicle on Route 22 in Washington County. According to Pitt...

Eleven individuals up for re-election to Board of Trustees

By Lauren Rosenblatt / Assistant News Editor • June 9, 2015

Pitt announced in a release Monday that the Governance and Nominating Committee of the Board of Trustees advanced 11 individuals for re-election to the Board.The full Board will vote on the candidates’...

Pitt to complete Cathedral elevator modernization project next spring

By Dale Shoemaker / News Editor • June 9, 2015

The days of pressing a button when you get in a Cathedral of Learning elevator are coming to end as kiosks are replacing what used to be an internal function.The University announced Monday that the first...

Iggy Azalea cancels Pittsburgh Pride performance

By Lauren Rosenblatt /Assistant News Editor • June 9, 2015

Pittsburgh PrideFest organizers announced the cancellation of pop artist Iggy Azalea’s performance at the LGBT event on Monday night.The Delta Foundation organized PrideFest, which runs Downtown from...

Uber paves way to success for Pittsburgh engineers

By Elizabeth Lepro / Assistant News Editor • June 9, 2015

Uber is growing far beyond an app, and it's riding on Pittsburgh engineers to expand. Uber, the international rideshare company, opened its Advanced Technologies Center (ATC) in Pittsburgh in February...

A fresh face: Harun transitions smoothly into new role as SGB President

A fresh face: Harun transitions smoothly into new role as SGB President

By Alexis Mazzeo / Staff Writer • June 9, 2015

In the wake of former Student Government Board President Graeme Meyer’s resignation, Nasreen Harun has had a bittersweet rise to power. Despite the sad ending to Meyer’s presidency, Harun says she’s...

Bombay Curry House reopens after receiving health permit

By Dale Shoemaker / News Editor • June 5, 2015

After a brief closure, the Bombay Curry House is open for business — again.The new Indian restaurant in Oakland, which filled Mi Ranchito’s vacancy at 346 Atwood St. on May 29, reopened Friday after...

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