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Post-Gazette Internship – Week 4!

Monday 6/11 It was a big day for international news, with the Singapore Summit! This day that will surely go down in history. But now, we wonder, what will come of it? Today, I worked on spreadsheets to organize my larger projects, “Sounds of Pittsburgh” and “PG Vs.” I also did some preliminary research in…

Watch Tom Wolf and John Fetterman go tie shopping in ‘Always Sunny’-style campaign video

June 14, 2018 Gov. Tom Wolf and lieutenant governor nominee John Fetterman needed to knock one item off their to-do list before taking on the 2018 gubernatorial race this fall: tie shopping at a York Galleria Boscov’s… Read more at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette…

Black bear sighted in Morningside, Highland Park

June 13, 2018 Bears are becoming a common sight across the Pittsburgh area this summer. Residents in White Hall, Swissvale, Edgewood and Greenfield have reportedly witnessed black bears over the past few weeks. The most recent sighting? Morningside and Highland Park… Read more at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette… Visual courtesy of Pittsburgh Public Safety.

Ties to Pittsburgh help attract robotics startup — and its robot Cassie — to Bloomfield

June 8, 2018 An Oregon robotics company working on technology that might help deliver groceries or help in disaster recovery has signed on to open a second office in Bloomfield. The move of a West Coast startup into Pittsburgh seems a little less unusual when all the ties to the Steel City become apparent… Read…

Post-Gazette Internship – Week 3!

Monday 6/4 Today, I did a lot of reading and searching for stories through social media and news outlets. I also ended up finding a story that I was able to write from a reporter’s notes who attended the announcement of disaster preparedness community classes by the city of Pittsburgh. Tuesday 6/5 My story wasn’t…

Mayor Peduto unveils Prepared Pittsburgh, community-conscious climate initiative

June 4, 2018 AmeriCorps VISTA fellow Michael Roth and Mayor Bill Peduto announced Monday the city’s new climate change initiative “Prepared Pittsburgh.” The program will provide free community classes across the city surrounding “climate-related risks and ongoing stresses affecting their communities.” “All these programs not only make us a stronger community; they make us stronger individually,” Mr. Peduto…

What’s going on with Point State Park’s main fountain?

June 5, 2018 Despite the recent warm and sunny weather, a Pittsburgh summer staple will be making a later appearance than usual this year. The Point State Park fountain’s main center spray, which can push water up to 120 feet, is currently under repair due to spring’s excessive, lingering flood season… Read more at the…

Post-Gazette Internship – Week 2!

Monday 5/28 Happy Memorial Day! I had a nice, sunny holiday off. A few of us attended the Pirates vs. Cubs baseball game at PNC Park. PG Executive Editor David Shribman generously gave a few of the interns nice tickets for the game. Although the Pirates lost, it was still great day to enjoy the…

Heinz Field ranked among five best stadiums in the NFL

June 1, 2018 With a frequently frustrating baseball season trudging onward in Pittsburgh, fans may be happy to hear some uplifting news on the North Shore. Read more at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette…

City police unveil Pittsburgh Pride rainbow decals for month of June

May 29, 2018 Despite some pushback last year by its union, Pittsburgh police are revisiting the use of vehicle decals that support various events, including LGBTQ rainbows for Pittsburgh Pride month in June. Read More at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette…

SHHHH, it’s a secret! Exclusive night of dancing, drinks and food at undisclosed location

May 25, 2018 If you like secrets and dancing, then free your schedule for Saturday, June 2. The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is hosting a three-hour dance party at an undisclosed location, to be announced 24 hours before the event. Read More at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette… Photo: Pittsburgh Cultural Trust

UPMC nurses rally in McKeesport for union rights

May 23, 2018 Nearly 200 UPMC nurses rallied in McKeesport Tuesday evening to call on their healthcare employer for recognition of their union rights. Community members and elected officials including Braddock Mayor John Fetterman and Allegheny County Controller Chelsa Wagner joined nurses at the local vigil to show their support for the union, despite flash…