The Allegheny County Medical Examiner has ruled that Michael Fuoco, 73, died from the toxic effects of cocaine. The manner of death was listed as an accident. Fuoco was found inside a residence in the 200 block of Buchanan Place in Mt. Lebanon on April 10, 2025. The incident was reported at 6:23 p.m., and […]
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Avalon Social Building Faces Tax Sale After Years of Delinquency
The building that houses Avalon Social is slated for the 2025 City of Pittsburgh Treasurer’s Sale after years of unpaid taxes totaling $40,269.43. According to Monday’s newly launched Treasury Sale Map provided by Vridian, the South Side club, known for controversial viral videos, has not paid taxes in three years. The property at 1601 E. […]
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Grandview Park Yoga Returns for Season of Skyline Classes
Outdoor yoga classes return to Grandview Park this Sunday with sweeping views of the Pittsburgh skyline replacing studio walls for the practice’s 12th season. Ashley O’Hara, of former BYS Yoga in the South Side, will lead the weekly sessions beginning at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Classes are designed for all skill levels and operate on a […]
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Allegheny County Opens Ballot Return Sites Ahead of Primary
With more than half of requested mail-in ballots still unreturned, Allegheny County election officials are urging voters to use ballot return sites ahead of next week’s primary, according to a press announcement issued Thursday. As of May 14, 111,528 voters had requested mail-in or absentee ballots. Just 53,714 had been returned. To help ensure timely […]
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Union Grill Oakland Raided by ICE
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents conducted a raid this week at Union Grill, a longtime restaurant on Craig Street in Oakland. The restaurant, located just off Carnegie Mellon University’s campus and a few blocks from the University of Pittsburgh, was the focus of ICE enforcement activity. Officials have not released details about the operation […]
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Dream.org Ties Social Justice to Clean Energy Careers
Dream.org and Frontline Gig held a gathering in Pittsburgh’s Northside hoping to bolster workforce development across Allegheny County. The small conference brought organizations focusing on sustainability together ahead of Earth Day. The small conference, held ahead of Earth Day, brought together organizations focused on sustainability and equitable access to the region’s growing clean-energy economy. As […]
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Michael’s Pizza Bar to Close After Decades on South Side
Michael’s Pizza Bar, a fixture on Pittsburgh’s South Side since the 1980s, will permanently close March 28, according to a Facebook announcement posted by the business. The neighborhood pizzeria, located on Sarah Street, was opened by Michael and Dee Glowacki. Over the years, it built a loyal following for its classic slices and creative specialty […]
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What the Muck? Volunteers Needed for Lake Elizabeth Cleanup
The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy is seeking volunteers to join its 12th annual Lake Elizabeth cleanup event scheduled for April 10–12 at Allegheny Commons Park. Registration opened Monday for the event. The three-day event, known as “What the Muck?”, will run from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. each day. Volunteers will remove organic material, including goose […]
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POGOH Bike Share Raises Prices Without Notice
Pittsburgh’s bike share program POGOH implemented immediate price increases across all service tiers without prior notice to customers, the company revealed in a late night email announcement. POGOH, formerly Healthy Ride, has around sixty stations and six hundred bikes covering popular neighborhoods in the city. The new pricing structure eliminates the $25 Flex Pass that […]
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Mount Washington Transit Tunnel to Close for 8-Month Overhaul
Pittsburgh Regional Transit announced Monday that the Mt. Washington Transit Tunnel will close for approximately eight months beginning Feb. 23, forcing thousands of daily commuters to use alternate routes. The closure, part of a $150 million system-wide upgrade, will allow crews to replace tracks, restore roadways and repair overhead electric lines in the tunnel that […]