Eyetique leaves behind long-time Squirrel Hill location for new one
It wasn’t long after long-time retailer Orr’s Jewelers started a closing sale for its Squirrel Hill store as part of an impending move to the Strip District that another neighborhood retail anchor moved in and opened up a few doors down. Eyetique, the local eyewear retailer that was an anchor presence toward the...
Allegheny County’s 500 in 500 initiative succeeds in getting people off streets, into stable...
The 500 in 500 program is about creating affordable housing and getting those who need it, including parents, seniors and people with disabilities, off the streets and into stability.
Carlow’s dining halls open to Pitt: Pitt students hopeful and Carlow students “frustrated”
Starting in September, any Pitt student with a meal plan now has access to Carlow University’s three dining locations. Chartwells Higher Education, which manages Pitt Eats, oversees both Pitt’s and Carlow’s dining halls. Since 2022, Carlow students have had access to Pitt’s meal-swap locations. While some students...
Tarentum police asking residents to check cameras for suspicious activity in Brackenridge
Tarentum Police are asking residents in a neighboring community for help.
Airport auction to include jewelry, electronics, toys and more
The annual auction for lost and found items at Pittsburgh International Airport has begun.
Gentleman’s club in Pittsburgh ordered closed by Health Department
An Inspector says Medusa’s Lair, formally the Cricket Lounge on Morewood Avenue in Bloomfield is operating without a valid health permit and lack of a food hazard plan (HACCP).
‘No Kings’ demonstrations bring thousands to Downtown, North Side
Several “No Kings” rallies took over parts of Pittsburgh and beyond on Oct. 18, with an estimated 2,300 total rallies throughout the country with thousands of people participating in both the Downtown demonstration and one in Allegheny Commons Park on the North Side. According to organizers for both...
Gov. Josh Shapiro Says Pennsylvania Will Lead on AI
(TNS) — When Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro was in the fifth grade, he had to choose between writing a book report on Jonas Salk or Benjamin Franklin. He went with Mr. Salk, the celebrated virologist and researcher who developed the polio vaccine at the University of Pittsburgh. While he's proud that he's "come full...
Animal rights group sues Pittsburgh Zoo, demands release of elephants
The lawsuit alleges mistreatment of five elephants at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium.
Uptick in kratom, 7-OH poison control calls worries Pa. health officials
PMP is a regional news service that focuses on government and enterprise reporting in southwestern Pennsylvania. Find out more information on foundation and corporate funders here. Poison control centers statewide are seeing more people suffer from overdose-like symptoms of popular drug products, and federal health...
