Satire | Things in my South Oakland apartment that just make sense

By Anne Marie Yurik, Staff Columnist • October 13, 2020

Read about the charm, the class and the elegance that goes hand-in-hand with renting a apartment in South Oakland.

Oakland businesses adjust to social distancing order

By Ashton Crawley, Senior Staff Writer • April 7, 2020

After Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf’s order on March 19 to temporarily close all nonessential businesses and limit restaurants to takeout or delivery, Oakland businesses are adjusting in multiple ways.

Opinion | South Oakland could be beautiful if we just tried

By Grace McGinness, Staff Columnist • August 20, 2019

It’s understandable — walk along a South O avenue and you’ll notice a plethora of overflowing trash cans and unmowed lawns.

Pitt students explore off-campus living options

By Maggie Young, For The Pitt News • November 15, 2018

With the ease of on-campus housing comes smaller spaces and stricter rules. In search of cozier, cheaper options, Pitt students will start exploring housing off-campus — both near and far.

2 men arrested for Ward homicide

By Mackenzie Rodrigues | News Editor • March 27, 2018

City police arrested two men for the death of the man found on the 3200 block of Ward Street Monday afternoon. The men in custody are 21-year-old Velmon Dowling and 22-year-old Shayne Andrew Craighead....

Suspects arrested in connection with Meyran vandalism

By John Hamilton / Assistant News Editor • April 20, 2017

Pitt police arrested two women Tuesday in connection with graffiti painted on sidewalks, vehicles and houses on Meyran Avenue. Pitt police noticed freshly painted graffiti at 4:05 a.m. Tuesday while...