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
Students recount 'immediate pandemonium' at Semple Street roof collapse

Students recount ‘immediate pandemonium’ at Semple Street roof collapse

By Sarah George and Madeline Ward • March 19, 2025
A sunny, festive day during St. Patrick’s Day weekend filled with people dancing, drinking and taking pictures was brought to an end when a porch roof fell onto partiers, causing chaos and a swift emergency service presence.
Police watch protesters during the event at Schenley Plaza on Tuesday.

Porch roof collapse injures dozens during party on Semple Street

By Spencer Levering, Assistant News Editor • March 14, 2025
The roof of a porch on Semple Street collapsed during a St. Patrick’s Day celebration on Friday at around 5:30 p.m., injuring over a dozen people.
Pitt News File Photo

Person robbed at gunpoint on Semple

By Janine Faust / Senior Staff Writer • April 19, 2017

Two assailants, armed with a black handgun, robbed a person Monday night on the 200 block of Semple Street. The victim was an adult unaffiliated with the University who said two men robbed him of his...

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