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City to review Pitt, UPMC property tax exemptions

By Alexandra Ross, Assistant News Editor • January 25, 2023

Pitt and UPMC will soon be subject to a review of their “purely public charity” status, which helps them avoid tens of millions of dollars in property taxes. The audit comes as a result of a new executive order from Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey.

Opinion | Curfews for Pittsburgh youth will do more harm than good

By Paige Wasserman, Senior Staff Columnist • January 23, 2023

An obvious first step to curbing gun violence would be gun control legislation, but Pittsburgh City Council president Theresa Kail-Smith proposed legislation that would enforce a curfew for Pittsburgh minors.

Pittsburgh ghost tour explores the dark history of South Side

By Shreya Singh, Staff Writer • October 26, 2022

From abandoned steel mills to refurbished burial grounds, Pittsburgh is home to a countless number of paranormal sightings. The Pittsburgh Ghost Tour takes guests through East Carson Street in the South Side, while retelling infamous tales of ghostly activity in the area.

Bigelow Boulevard reopened after crane hit pedestrian bridge

By Colm Slevin, Assistant News Editor • October 10, 2022

Bigelow Boulevard reopened Saturday to traffic in both directions following the demolition of a pedestrian bridge near Polish Hill.

Opinion | We’re killing Pittsburgh and it’s killing us

By Lynnette Tibbott, Staff Columnist • October 7, 2022

Pollutants in our air and water, as well as environmental racism, are contributing to the detrimental effects on the quality of our city and our lives.

Backyard at 8th & Penn expands art and music events through September with JazzLive

By Renee Dubaich, Staff Writer • September 15, 2022

At the intersection of 8th Street and Penn Avenue, people gather at a new green space featuring free music, activities and food. The Backyard is a calm, laid-back environment amongst the industrial city for people of all ages to come together, relax and enjoy until September 27.

Local events to get hype for the fall season

By Jessica McKenzie, Culture Editor • September 6, 2022

Fall is here, and Pittsburgh has a seemingly endless stream of upcoming events to celebrate. Here is a compilation of arts and entertainment activities to look forward to in September and October.

“Need to fight back”: Pittsburgh rally speaks out against the Supreme Court overruling of Roe v. Wade

By Allison Radziwon and Bella Markovitz • June 25, 2022

The Supreme Court overturned the landmark court ruling of Roe v. Wade on Friday, removing constitutional protections for abortions.

Editorial | 5 things to experience this summer in Pittsburgh

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • May 24, 2022

Summer in Pittsburgh can be a wonderful thing, so if you’re in the city this summer make sure to take advantage of the beautiful weather we so seldom see and explore this great city! Outlined below are some attractions and events happening in the coming weeks to fill your free time.

Editorial | Top 10 Pitt-related sports that should be added to the Olympics

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • February 11, 2022

Here are our ideas for new sports that should be added to the Olympics and our bid for the 2026 Olympics to take place on Pitt’s campus.