Pittsburgh PA

Harrison Lauer of Fox Chapel runs up the stairs inside Pitt’s Cathedral of Learning as part of his training in the sport of stair climbing. (Kristina Serafini | TribLive) Retired Fox Chapel attorney Harrison Lauer is at the top of his game — literally. A long-time runner, Lauer...

As was intoned yesterday, your humble narrator had headed over to Pittsburgh’s East Liberty section to start a scuttle. After a brief distraction caused by a monumental church with a locked door, one set about his plan for the day. Part of a larger project that involves walking several...

An officer took an access device fraud report. Investigation pending. A student wanted to file a harassment by communications report. Investigation pending. An officer took a report regarding the theft of a jacket. Investigation pending. Saturday, January 24. A campus security authority reported a liquor law...

One of Pittsburgh’s most familiar radio voices from the 70’s and 80’s has passed away. Dave Shedlock, best known for his tenure at WLSW in Connellsville and then at WYDD in Pittsburgh, died Monday, January 26th following a battle with cancer. Shedlock, a Donora native, graduated from...

Secluded 17-acre retreat bordering Hartwood Acres Park with direct trail access and spectacular views!. This unique property blends timeless charm with modern upgrades, including natural gas, city water, whole-house filtration, new septic and water lines, back-up generator, and dual HVAC systems. Custom cherry...

A man was detained yesterday afternoon after leading Pittsburgh police on a frigid three-hour chase across the icy Allegheny River, following allegations of burglary and trespassing at a Veterans Affairs building. Gary Cawley, 47, now faces multiple charges, including burglary, trespassing, possessing instruments of...

One person was hospitalized after a crash Friday evening in Fawn. Allegheny County dispatch said officers responded to the 2600 block of Bull Creek Road shortly after 5:30 p.m. Police Chief Timothy Mayberry said the driver of a Nissan Frontier truck traveling toward Bon Way Auto Body failed to navigate...

The mayor’s office announced this morning that PNC Foundation is gifting the city $2 million dollars to invest in the Department of Public Works’ fleet and snow equipment.

A group of journalists, labor leaders and community members is looking for a path forward as the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette prepares to shut down.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, might not be the first place that comes to mind when thinking about dinosaur fossils, yet this steel city harbors one of the most significant paleontological legacies in North America. The influence of industrialist Andrew Carnegie and his passion for dinosaurs transformed Pittsburgh into an...