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Councilperson Strassburger introduces legislation to modernize municipal waste and recycling code

Michael Delehanty, Contributor
March 16, 2019

PITTSBURGH — On March 5, Pittsburgh City Councilperson Erika Strassburger introduced an overhaul of the city's municipal waste and recycling code in an effort to streamline and clarify the existing City Code. The legislation codifies policies for the storage and set-out...

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Officials prepare for Pittsburgh St. Patrick’s Day weekend celebrations

Gage Goulding, News Editor
March 15, 2019

PITTSBURGH — Public safety officials in Pittsburgh are preparing for one of the biggest party weekends of the year. In a statement, city officials say police vehicles in downtown Pittsburgh will dawn a special St. Patrick's Day decal to help commemorate the celebration. When...

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Pittsburgh Police increase security at local mosques following deadly New Zealand mass shooting

Gage Goulding, News Editor
March 15, 2019

PITTSBURGH - Officials in Pittsburgh have increased security at local places of worship following a deadly mass shooting in New Zealand. City officials released a statement Friday morning stating that public safety officials have been in contact with local Islamic leaders. Authorities...

Spinning Jenny and The Silencers to perform at the Hard Rock Cafe

Spinning Jenny and The Silencers to perform at the Hard Rock Cafe

Garret Roberts, Assistant Arts and Entertainment Editor
March 14, 2019

PITTSBURGH — Robert Morris will once again rock the city of Pittsburgh as Spinning Jenny takes the stage with The Silencers on March 16. The concert will take place at the Hard Rock Cafe in Pittsburgh’s Station Square complex. The event is for audiences over 21 only with...

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Sixth flu death reported in Allegheny County

Gage Goulding, News Editor
March 14, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Officials report that a sixth person has died from the flu this year. According to a statement from the Allegheny County Health Department officials, another Allegheny County resident has died from the flu. Officials say a woman in her mid-80s died due to...

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Study: Pittsburgh has one of the best St. Patrick’s Day celebrations

Gage Goulding, News Editor
March 14, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- According to a new study, Pittsburgh is one of the best places to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Partygoers are expected to spend at least $5.6 billion during the St. Patrick's Day holiday. WalletHub looked at 17 key aspects to compare more than 200 of the country's...

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Pittsburgh ranked in top 10 worst cities for traffic

Gage Goulding, News Editor
March 14, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- Navigating through Pittsburgh can be a daunting task at times. A new study released says that Pittsburgh is the seventh-worst city in the nation for traffic. The study conducted by Inrix, a company that focuses on mobility analytics and connected car services,...

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Local elementary school teacher has special way to say ‘Goodbye’ to students everyday

Gage Goulding, News Editor
March 13, 2019

PITTSBURGH - A teacher at Chartiers Valley has a unique way to say "goodbye" to students at dissmissal. In a video posted to Twitter by the Chariters Valley School District, elementary school teacher Amanda Beckett can be seen offering students several options to end the...

Roberto Clemente bridge with downtown Pittsburgh in the background.

LIVE VIDEO: Downtown Pittsburgh from Northside

Gage Goulding, News Editor
March 12, 2019

PITTSBURGH - Watch a live view of downtown Pittsburgh from the Northside. Video courtesy of Discover The Burgh. Everything You Need to Know About Pittsburgh (and Then Some) 156 Things to Do in Pittsburgh to Stay Busy Every Month of the Year

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City officials seek artist to help create new ‘Artistic Intersection’

Gage Goulding, News Editor
March 12, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- Calling all artists! Officials in the city of Pittsburgh are seeking artists to help create a new "Artistic Intersection." The Public Art and Civic Design Division of Pittsburgh's Department of City Planning is invitiing all artists, designers and art collectives...