Nation Apr 17 3 mass shootings occur in the U.S. during Easter weekend, leaving two 2 dead By Associated Press
Nation Apr 17 2 dead, at least 8 wounded in Pittsburgh shooting, police say The shooting happened around 12:30 a.m. during a party at a short-term rental property where there were more than 200 people inside — many of them underage, Pittsburgh police… By Associated Press
Health Jan 31 For low-income Pittsburgh, clean air remains an elusive goal Once known as the “City of Smoke,” Pittsburgh has come a long way since the days when filthy air turned downtown streets dark at mid-day. But in struggling communities near the remaining steel plants, high levels of air pollution —… By Jon Hurdle, Yale Environment 360
Politics Jan 28 WATCH: Biden visits collapsed bridge in Pennsylvania, touts infrastructure law President Joe Biden is heading to Pittsburgh to promote the benefits of his infrastructure package — and he's set to appear just two miles from the site of an early-morning bridge collapse that underscores his frequent calls to do more… By Steve Peoples, Colleen Long, Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press
Nation Jan 28 Human chain formed to help after Pittsburgh bridge collapse The collapse came hours before President Joe Biden was to visit the city to press for his $1 trillion infrastructure bill, which includes bridge maintenance. By Associated Press
Dec 16 What too much artificial light steals from our night skies By Isabella Isaacs-Thomas Advocates emphasize that, compared to many other types of pollution plaguing our planet, addressing excessive lighting is relatively straightforward. Continue reading
Sep 22 WATCH: Trump speaks at campaign rally in Pittsburgh By Lisa Mascaro, Zeke Miller, Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press Senate Republicans are swiftly falling in line behind President Donald Trump's push to fill the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's seat on the Supreme Court. Continue reading
Aug 21 Pittsburgh mayor overhauls how police handle civil protests By Mark Scolforo, Associated Press Police handling of civil protests in Pittsburgh in recent months has drawn complaints, including over a "jump out" arrest of a demonstrator this weekend and the use of pepper spray to disburse protesters outside the mayor's home Wednesday night. Continue reading
Oct 18 After deadly shooting, Pittsburgh synagogue to reopen By Ramesh Santanam, Associated Press Tree of Life leaders envision a rebuilt space that includes places for worship; memorial, education and social events; classrooms and exhibitions. Continue reading
Mar 20 Jury shown video of teenager Antwon Rose’s killing at police officer’s trial By Ramesh Santanam, Associated Press East Pittsburgh Police Officer Michael Rosfeld faces a charge of criminal homicide for the June death of 17-year-old Antwon Rose II. Continue reading