Bob Charland was officially sworn in as District 3’s City Councilman on January 8th. He succeeded longtime representative Bruce Kraus for the seat, primarily covering Southern Pittsburgh. Although Charland served under Kraus as Chief of Staff, he is kicking off his tenure with a listening tour. Citizens are invited to meet Councilman Charland at one […]
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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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Sahar’s Food Lab Launches
The next best food truck doesn’t hail from Lawrenceville, but deep in the South Side Slopes. Sahar’s Food Lab has quietly launched this year with limited appearances across Pittsburgh as they test recipes for their 2024 menu. The truck, built from the ground up, features a pristine kitchen fit for any food show set. The […]
The Pittsburgh Reporter
Founded in 1939, The Pittsburgh Reporter stands as the longest-running community newspaper in the City of Pittsburgh. Family-owned and operated, The Reporter has been a steadfast beacon of journalistic integrity and local advocacy, originating from the heart of South Pittsburgh neighborhoods. Over the decades, it has chronicled the city’s evolution, offering insightful, reliable news while […]
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Sports Museum Adds Franco Harris Super Bowl Rings to Exhibit
The Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum – part of the Senator John Heinz History Center’s family of museums – will showcase four Super Bowl rings and a Pro Football Hall of Fame ring awarded to the late Pittsburgh Steelers legend Franco Harris. The rings will be featured in the Sports Museum’s Super Steelers exhibition as part […]
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South Side Slopes ‘Trekkers’ Create Winning Step Quotes
“Living in Pittsburgh means learning to love the steps.” That’s the quote Mt. Lebanon resident Stephen Brookes entered in a contest organized by Steppin Stanzas, a poetry project celebrating city steps, at the 18th Annual Pittsburgh StepTrek recently. Steppin Stanzas gathered quotes and awarded prizes as part of its ongoing project to reach out into […]
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Zone 3 Community Crime Alerts for July 9–15
The following are the Part I crimes for the week of July 9–15, 2018. Duquesne Heights (1911) / Mt. Washington (1903, 1914, 1915, 1807) Stolen vehicle – Volk Rd. & Kearsarge St. – Between July 7 at 11:55 p.m. and July 8 at 11:30 a.m. – Victim reported a gray Nissan Sentra was stolen. However, […]
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Chief McLay Addresses Photo Controversy in Carrick
Pittsburgh Police Chief Cameron McLay says he regrets not communicating better to his staff after he was photographed with a sign stating, “I Resolve to Challenge Racism at Work: #EndWhiteSilence.” The photo went viral on the Internet and drew the ire of the police union president, who said it gave the impression that Mr. McLay […]
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Judge Explains Why He Can’t Send Code Violator to Jail
The Berg Place apartment building owner charged with dozens of code violations at the now-vacant property — including a raw sewage pit outside — can’t be sent to jail, Magisterial District Judge Richard King says. Mr. King says it’s a complicated case because Mr. Gartley’s violations were cited by various agencies, including the Allegheny County […]
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Police Recommend ‘Virtual’ Block Watch in Carrick
While Block Watch groups have relied on neighbors’ eyes and ears to deter crime, Pittsburgh police are now asking Carrick-Overbrook residents to pilot a virtual block watch by mounting home surveillance cameras and computer monitoring systems. “If we can be successful here, then we can push this program out to all of the other block […]