Allegheny County Death Records from 1893-2005 Now Online
The Western Pennsylvania Genealogical Society (WPGS) celebrated its 50th anniversary by announcing a significant achievement in historical research and genealogy. Over 28,500 Allegheny County death records, spanning from 1893 to 2005, have been digitized and are now freely accessible to the public on the WPGS website. Previously, the records at Allegheny County were in disarray,…
Fat Cat Closes Its Doors in Pittsburgh’s Northside
Fat Cat, a fast-casual restaurant and music venue located in the Deutschtown neighborhood of Pittsburgh’s Northside, has closed. The restaurant, which opened in July 2023, served…
Man Robs First National Bank in South Side
Pittsburgh’s Southside was the unexpected backdrop for a bold bank robbery this past Saturday. As police marched downtown in the Saint Patrick’s Day Parade, a criminal executed a…
Playwright Melannie Taylor’s ‘Teaira Whitehead’ Premieres
Melannie Taylor has an infectious smile. According to her, she is living the dream. She’s a playwright, and her dreams take the stage. This weekend, her new play…
Hot Metal Bridge Church Seeks New Pastor
Hot Metal Bridge Faith Community is on the lookout for a compassionate and adaptable spiritual leader to serve as their interim Bridge Pastor. The urban congregation is jointly…
Jag Dev Convenience Store Employee Shot While Taking Out Trash
A late Saturday night shooting on Pittsburgh’s South Side has left a convenience store employee wounded and the community on alert. The incident occurred just before 10:30 p.m.…
The 8 Best Places to See Live Jazz Music in Pittsburgh
Following the closing of one of Pittsburgh’s jazz clubs, Con Alma Ellsworth, and the will-they-won’t-they status of James Street, people made the safe assumption that jazz is dying…