Earlier this week, I published an obituary of Tim McNulty that included allegations surrounding his resignation as Pittsburgh press secretary in 2021. I ended the piece with harsh words he knew I would publish. Both of these actions surprised his friends and family. As the owner of The Reporter, I want to clarify that politically […]
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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, […]
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RFK Jr. Submits Signatures for Pennsylvania Ballot Access
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., running as an Independent presidential candidate, has submitted over 9,000 signatures to gain ballot access in Pennsylvania. His filing comes ahead of the August 1 deadline for the swing state. The Kennedy campaign’s aggressive ballot access operation has not only surpassed the state’s requirement of 5,000 signatures but has also secured […]
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Don Carpenter, Key Reporter in Steubenville Assault Case, Dies at 44
Donald J. Carpenter, the independent journalist who revealed key facts in the Steubenville High School rape case, died Friday in Pittsburgh, PA. He was 44. Carpenter originally gained a national platform by breaking and releasing news in the Steubenville High School rape case, where the sexual assault of a young girl from Weirton, WV, was […]
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Mr. Roboto Project Finally Ends Their Mask Mandate
The Mr. Roboto Project has taken a “bold” move to end its mask mandate nearly four years after the release of COVID-19 vaccines and one year after the official end of the COVID-19 emergency. In a post on Instagram, the music venue stated, “we regretfully announce that we must lift our masking requirement.” The decision […]
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Pittsburgh Selected to Host 2026 NFL Draft
The NFL Draft is making a historic return to Pittsburgh in 2026. The announcement was made by the NFL at the Spring League Meeting this morning. The Draft is one of the league’s most anticipated events bringing hundreds of thousands to its host cities. This marks the first time since 1948 that Pittsburgh will host […]
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Pittsburgh Underwear Bike Ride Gears Up for 2024 Season
Exploring some of Pittsburgh’s 446 bridges is even more freeing on a bike in your underwear. At least, that’s the consensus among the few hundred participants of the Pittsburgh Underwear Bike Ride. The announcement of the Underwear Ride season rivals even Kennywood’s in excitement. Today, renowned artist Scott Kowalski announced the first ride for 2024. […]
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Heinz History Center Seeks Zoning Forgiveness For Ketchup Bottle
The Heinz History Center is appealing to the Pittsburgh Zoning Board of Adjustment to keep its iconic giant ketchup bottle outside the museum. The bottle, salvaged from Acrisure Stadium during its rebranding, was installed in December 2023. The appeal follows the discovery that the hurried installation violated city zoning requirements due to its height and […]
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Democratic Party Polling Potential Candidates Against Gainey
As I biked past the old nursing home, the residents flagged me down. “Hey Goggles, we know a secret.” Their platinum hair weaved stories from yesteryear, but more importantly, they had news about today. These elder women might not be a witches’ coven, but they speak truth. “The Democrats are trying to get Mayor Ed […]
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Armstrong Tunnel Reopens for Inbound Traffic
The Armstrong Tunnel, a crucial link between Pittsburgh’s Uptown and South Side neighborhoods, sees over 11,000 drivers daily. However, years of neglect left the tunnel in dire need of repairs. On March 4, 2023, the tunnel closed for rehabilitation. Today, the city and county celebrate a milestone as the inbound lane has reopened to traffic. […]