Stefani Pashman is stepping down as chief executive of the Allegheny Conference on Community Development after more than eight years leading the Pittsburgh-based regional civic organization, the group announced. The board’s scheduled leadership transition was cited as a natural moment to align new executive direction with the organization’s next phase of work. Pashman will remain […]
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Penn Brewery Faces Sheriff’s Sale After Chapter 11 Filing
Penn Brewery’s Troy Hill property is headed to sheriff’s sale June 1, weeks after its owner filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. According to records posted by the Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office, three parcels at 800 Vinial St. in Pittsburgh’s Troy Hill neighborhood are scheduled for auction June 1. The listing, updated May 8, shows […]
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Monongahela Incline Reopens After 6-Day Shutdown
The Monongahela Incline returned to service Wednesday after a nearly six-day shutdown stemming from a mechanical stoppage that left two passengers trapped and required a technical rope rescue. Pittsburgh Regional Transit said moisture inside an emergency stop button triggered the malfunction, which occurred late May 7 when both incline cars stalled approximately 80 feet from […]
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Man Stabbed on E. Carson Street in Early Morning Fight
A South Side altercation ended with one man stabbed in the face and two individuals transported to area hospitals early Saturday morning, according to Pittsburgh police. Officers were flagged down just after 3 a.m. in the 1800 block of East Carson Street in response to a reported fight. Upon arrival, police encountered two men involved […]
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Pogopalooza Set to Return for 9th Year
For the ninth consecutive year, Pittsburgh will host Pogopalooza, the World Championships of Pogo Sticking, with competition scheduled June 12-14, 2026, across two venues in the region. The three-day event, produced by Xpogo, is free and open to the public. Competition opens Friday, June 12, at Market Square in Downtown Pittsburgh with the High Jump […]
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Monongahela Incline Shut Down After Rescue
The Monongahela Incline shut down indefinitely Thursday after both cars stalled the night before, trapping two passengers and requiring a technical rope rescue operation. This is the second such incident in roughly six months. The stoppage occurred around 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 7. One passenger was aboard each car when they stalled, each coming to […]
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PRT Seeks Public Input on South Side, Dormont Stations
Pittsburgh Regional Transit is inviting riders and residents to weigh in on planned renovations at two of the region’s busiest transit stations, with a pair of virtual public meetings scheduled later this month. PRT will host separate meetings for the Station Square and Dormont Junction station improvement projects, both of which fall under the agency’s […]
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Repairs Begin on Panther Hollow Bridge
The city of Pittsburgh has begun work to repair the Panther Hollow Bridge in Schenley Park, Mayor Corey O’Connor and the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure announced. Contractor Mosites Construction is currently installing a work platform beneath the span to contain debris during repairs. Full structural work is expected to begin within two weeks. The […]
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Kingfly Spirits Closes Strip District Distillery
Kingfly Spirits has announced its closure, ending seven years of operations in Pittsburgh’s Strip District where the craft distillery had evolved into one of the neighborhood’s premier event venues. The business, which opened in 2019 as part of the Strip District’s emerging “Distillery Row,” announced the closure via social media, effective immediately. The company will […]
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Josh Kremers Takes Helm of New Riverhounds 2 Squad
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC tapped Josh Kremers to lead their new USL League Two team Thursday, adding coaching duties with the first team as well. Kremers has worked two years with the Riverhounds Academy as Boys Regional League Director, coaching teams at multiple age levels. The 33-year-old will guide Riverhounds 2 through its inaugural season […]