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
Fuel and Fuddle will remain open for takeout.

Oakland restaurants adjust to on-site alcohol serving restrictions

By Anushay Chaudhry, Staff Writer • July 8, 2020
Allegheny County Health Department ordered the closure of “bars, restaurants, nightclubs, casinos and taverns” and cancelled all events of more than 25 people to prevent large groups of people from gathering.
Pitt announced it is reviewing its pandemic preparedness plan, which includes setting up a centralized website for reliable updates about the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus.

County officials announce two COVID-19 cases in City

By Janine Faust, Jon Moss, and Benjamin Nigrosh • March 14, 2020
Allegheny County officials announced two confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the City at a Saturday afternoon press conference.
The Halal Pitt food truck was permitted by the Allegheny County Health Department to reopen on Friday after being closed for multiple safety violations.

Halal Pitt food cart opens again after reinspection

By Emily Wolfe, News Editor • November 19, 2019
An Allegheny County Health Department inspector cleared the halal food cart to reopen one day after it was ordered to close.
Allegheny County Health Department called for the temporary closure of the Halal Pitt food cart for health violations.

Halal Pitt food cart ordered to close after health inspection

By Emily Wolfe, News Editor • November 15, 2019
The Halal Pitt cart, which is not affiliated with the University, was placed on red placard status after it received nine violations during an ACHD inspection.
Market Central was cited by the Allegheny County Health Department for five health code violations Thursday.

Market Central cited for 5 low-risk health code violations

By Jon Moss, Assistant News Editor • October 31, 2019
The Allegheny County Health Department cited Market Central for five health code violations Thursday.
The Cathedral Cafe has been cited for eight health code violations in the Allegheny County Health Department’s most recent inspection of the facility.

Cathedral Cafe cited for 8 health code violations

By Jon Moss, News Editor • May 14, 2019
The Cathedral Cafe was cited by the Allegheny County Health Department for eight health code violations Monday. The facility, located in the basement of the Cathedral of Learning, received one high-risk, two medium-risk and five low-risk violations.
U.S. Steel’s Clairton Coke Works plant.

Pittsburgh receives “F” for air quality despite decades of improvement

By Brian Gentry, Senior Staff Writer • May 14, 2019
Pittsburgh has made strides in distancing itself from its industrial past, but the region remains plagued by lingering air quality concerns.
Ginger Brooks Takahashi (right) protested during the Lawrenceville Steel Foundry Public Hearing Monday night at Arsenal Middle School. (Photo by Aaron Schoen | Staff Photographer)

When environmental groups overstep, progress halts

By Brian Gentry | Columnist • December 6, 2017

The auditorium of Arsenal Middle School contained an eclectic mix of people Monday night. In the middle aisle, a sharply dressed younger crowd in scarves and thick-rimmed glasses conversed with representatives...

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