Market Square’s $15 million reconstruction remains on schedule to complete by April 2026, reintroducing downtown Pittsburgh’s signature public space for the NFL Draft that month. The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership announced Monday that workers are installing new shared streetscape surfaces and drilling foundation caissons for a glass-and-steel pavilion. The north section is expected to reopen by […]
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Police Warn of Possible Linked Sexual Assaults on Northside
The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police is alerting residents to a series of reported sexual assaults that may be connected on the city’s North Side during early-morning hours, the department said Wednesday. Police described the suspect as a smaller white male driving a white pickup truck. Investigators believe he may be a repeat offender. The bureau […]
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Northside Residents Lose Sidewalks, Streets to Contractors
Falling debris from a Northside firehouse struck a visiting woman in the head in late July, highlighting years of unenforced building violations that have left public sidewalks and streets blocked throughout the Mexican War Streets neighborhood. The woman, who declined to give her name, did not seek medical attention or file a police report, fearing […]
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National Night Out Brings Neighbors, First Responders Together
Pittsburgh neighborhoods marked National Night Out 2025 with community cookouts across the city Tuesday. The event brought ambulance drivers, firefighters and police to meet residents and build community connections. For many children, the chance to explore fire trucks and ambulances was the highlight of the night. The annual event, held nationwide on the first Tuesday […]
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Steel City Queens Hope to Remain in First Place
The Steel City Queens find themselves in an unusual situation this weekend. At an early-season 2-0, the Queens will battle for first place against the 1-0 Richmond Roadrunners in the Women’s American Basketball Association (WABA), in a showdown of undefeated squads. Owner and head coach Ace Pippen’s team will also move from A Giving Heart […]
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Warwick’s Response to the Post-Gazette Flood Editorial
The following guest opinion does not reflect the views of The Pittsburgh Reporter. The Reporter provides this platform for community voices on public issues. We’ve reprinted her piece in full. From the age of 7 to 17, I had the joy and privilege of attending a girls’ sleep-away camp for eight weeks every summer. Now, […]
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South Side Police Recover 7 Firearms, Make 12 Arrests
Pittsburgh police recovered seven firearms and made 12 arrests during a five-day enforcement operation on East Carson Street, marking a significant increase in weapons seizures compared to the previous week. The South Side Entertainment Patrol conducted 10 traffic stops between July 2-6, resulting in seven traffic citations and seven vehicle tows. Officers also issued 26 […]
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July 4 Fireworks Moves to North Shore
Pittsburgh’s annual Independence Day celebration will look a little different this year. Due to ongoing construction at Point State Park, the city’s official Fourth of July fireworks will relocate to the North Shore Riverfront Park, nestled between Stage AE and Acrisure Stadium. The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources continues its rehabilitation project at […]
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South Side Police Make 9 Arrests During Weekend Patrol
Pittsburgh police made nine arrests and issued 30 citations during weekend enforcement operations on East Carson Street, according to department statistics released Monday. The South Side Entertainment Patrol conducted 17 traffic stops between June 25 and 29, resulting in four traffic citations and one vehicle towed. Officers also issued 26 non-traffic citations and one parking […]
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Ormsby Pool Now Requires Adult Supervision for Minors
Pittsburgh’s CitiParks department began requiring adult supervision for children and teenagers at Ormsby Pool starting today, June 28th, citing ongoing rule violations at the South Side facility. Under the new policy, pool visitors 15 and younger must be accompanied by an adult at least 21 years old. Chaperones must present identification and will be responsible […]