oakland Archives - Page 2 of 11

Faculty, students complain about decade-long parking waitlist, lack of available spots on campus

By Madilyn Cianci, Staff Writer • November 16, 2022

Amid the closing of more University parking every year, permit applicants are waiting over 13 years for a spot.

Satire | Things Oakland needs

By Paige Wasserman, Senior Staff Columnist • September 8, 2022

Oakland has quite a few empty storefronts that could use some action.

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.

Editorial | The top 7 best things about staying in Oakland for the summer

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • June 24, 2022

Here are the best parts about staying near campus over the summer.

Opinion | Central Oakland has a food accessibility problem

By India Krug, Senior Staff Columnist • March 4, 2022

Oakland residents deserve more affordable food options.

Oakland residents, Mayor Gainey talk Oakland Crossings at public meeting

By Punya Bhasin, Assistant News Editor • January 26, 2022

During Tuesday night’s Oakland Planning and Development Corp. community meeting, Mayor Ed Gainey met with Oakland residents who shared their thoughts on the Oakland Crossings proposal.

OPDC discusses Wyndham’s plans to move hotel antennas

By Colm Slevin, Senior Staff Writer • January 14, 2022

The Oakland Planning and Development Corp. met Tuesday to discuss the repositioning of wireless antennas on the Wyndham Hotel on Lytton Avenue.

Oakland, South Side to see increased police presence Saturday night

By Stephen Thompson, Sports Editor • December 3, 2021

In anticipation of the ACC Championship Game on Saturday, Pittsburgh Public Safety is allocating extra police units to the Oakland and South Side neighborhoods to deal with crowds and potential Pitt victory celebrations.

Opinion | You don’t have to live in Oakland

By Jessica Snyder, Staff Columnist • November 10, 2021

There are many places where a Pitt student can live and enjoy their college life — it doesn’t just stop in Oakland.

Opinion | How to maneuver through Oakland affordably

By Nina Santucci, Staff Columnist • November 8, 2021

Every form of transportation available comes at an expense — money, stress and time — so let’s determine which is the most affordable, convenient and practical for college students.