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…
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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…
Black bear sighted in Swissvale, Edgewood
May 25, 2018 Residents of Swissvale and Edgewood caught a glimpse of nature Thursday when a black bear cub apparently wandered into the vicinity. Read More at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette…
Checkers & Rally’s plans to open 24 restaurants in Pittsburgh. Should they?
May 25, 2018 Pittsburghers could see quite a few more fast-food franchises dotting the landscape in the near future. Tampa-based Checkers & Rally’s Restaurants Inc. is looking to add up to 24 new locations within the area. Read More at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette… Photo: Checker’s & Rally’s
Kennywood’s Phantom’s Revenge in the running for top American coaster
May 23, 2018 Pittsburghers who love roller coasters might tell you they don’t need to travel far from home to enjoy the thrill of fast turns and heart-stopping drops. Now the rest of the country is beginning to notice Kennywood’s Phantom Revenge roller coaster. Read More at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette… Photo: Kennywood.com
Pittsburgh Zoo debuts new zipline attraction
May 22, 2018 Visitors at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium can now catch a glimpse of exotic animals from a new perspective – a bird’s eye view. The Zoo’s new zipline attraction opens on Saturday, May 26, and runs through Labor Day weekend. Read More at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette…
New leadership takes reins as President Bertha finishes term
April 10, 2018 United Student Government (USG) President Robert Bertha has high hopes for the new administration that will succeed him upon his graduation this April after the election of Kaylee Kearns as president and Brittany Arp as vice president. “Kaylee and I have worked closely together for a long time now and I’ve worked…
Paylo clarifies dress policy for grads
March 27, 2018 As graduation looms ahead for seniors in many organizations across campus, policy for what is acceptable decoration to represent those organizations on graduation day remains in place, according to Dean of Students Keith Paylo. “Policy is policy,” Paylo said in a phone interview. “The only cords that are acceptable in a sense…
USG Election 2018: Presidential and VP candidates
March 20, 2018 Presidential Candidates: Hayley Hoffman says that if she were elected United Student Government (USG) president, she would be the connecting voice between the Conservatory of Performing Arts (COPA) and the rest of the University. “I can see students within COPA struggling without that voice; they can sometimes feel cut off from the…
The City Paper made a mistake, but they handled it with dignity
March 13, 2018 Many within the Pittsburgh media community have probably heard of the Pittsburgh City Paper’s retraction of a cover story. “Women Ink,” was pulled from the City Paper’s website last Wednesday because it featured a local female tattoo artist and a photo of her in an Aggravated Assault T-shirt – a band that…
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