Ahmad Omar Shareef, 35, a former HR officer with the U.S. Postal Service in Bloomfield, pleaded guilty in federal court to stealing checks from Pittsburgh businesses and selling them for profit. Between October 2023 and April 2024, Shareef stole over 450 checks totaling $6 million, selling them to buyers in other cities through an encrypted […]
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Police Giveaway Car Locks to Combat Pittsburgh Kia Thefts
Kia and Hyundai owners in Pittsburgh are facing a surge in vehicle thefts. Thieves are using nothing more than a flathead screwdriver and a USB cord to steal vehicles manufactured by the two automakers between 2011 and 2021. The problem has become so wide spread in Pittsburgh that AAA East Central and local police agencies […]
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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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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 its final customers on March 30. Owners Cory Hughes and Alex Feltovich, who also run the award-winning Fig & Ash, announced the closure via social media. Despite a lineup […]
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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 in Pittsburgh. However, similar to the olden days, you just need to talk to people to realize there is jazz and music in the city. Here are […]
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South Pittsburgh Reporter Changes Ownership
Dear Neighbor, Thank you for reading our newspaper. It means a great deal to us that the stories we share bring us together. As the days collect into years, we celebrate community milestones. This time, it’s one of ours. The South Pittsburgh Reporter has changed hands for the first time generations. Our stalwart Writer, Editor, […]
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Pittsburgh Loses Two More Rite Aid Stores
Rite Aid, the well-known pharmacy chain, is closing another 32 stores across the country. This includes two more stores in Pittsburgh. The company entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy in October and began sweeping closures across the nation. The stores that are closing in Pittsburgh are at 623 Smithfield Street downtown and 4934 Second Avenue in Hazelwood. […]
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Pittsburgh’s City Archive Goes Digital: Now Available Online
While Pittsburgh is home to the modern library system, its archives had fallen into disarray. However, it’s not the type of disarray you might imagine. The Great St. Patrick’s Day Flood of 1936 didn’t destroy them; rather, maintaining, managing, and marketing 265 years of history is a massive undertaking. Here is the link for the […]
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62nd Downtown Pittsburgh Light Up Night is an LED Splendor
Light Up Night is a Pittsburgh tradition where janitors turn on all the lights at once to see which bulbs need to be replaced in downtown office buildings. Like looking at the stars, some point their telescopes towards those bright buildings to glean insights into private office spaces. However, for most, it’s become the winter […]