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Natural shorelines support greater diversity and abundances of fishes than armoured shores along Chicago's waterways
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We Might Have Accidentally Killed the Only Life We Ever Found on Mars Nearly 50 Years Ago
Recently, I was invited to speak at a symposium organized by the Amsterdam Royal Palace Foundation, who, twice a year, brings in experts to discuss some big topic like the COVID pandemic or the future of work. This summer’s meeting was about the search for extraterrestrial life. While I focused on the search in our own Solar System, Sara Seager of MIT presented her ideas on how to look for life on planets circling other stars.
In Focus: Teens dreams come true at Science Center | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Tyler Fazio, 19, of Butler, listens to a presentation at the Carnegie Science Center with family and members of the Pennsylvania-based charity Jamie’s Dream Team on Monday, July 6, 2020, in the North Side.
New documentary 'The Fandom' chronicles history of furry nation
Fourth of July weekend in Downtown Pittsburgh had a chance to be particularly lit in 2020 — and not just from the fireworks at the Point. Besides the usual festivities, July 2-5 is when the David L. Lawrence Convention Center would have hosted Anthrocon, the annual furry convention that has called Pittsburgh home since 2006. Downtown and the Strip District would have been a hotbed of folks in fursuits all weekend, but Anthrocon 2020 was cancelled in late April due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
'We won't tolerate': Sports world unites behind Floyd
In this Monday, June 1, 2020 photo, a person kicks back a canister of tear gas while taking fire of rubber bullets after police used tear gas and rubber bullets against peaceful protesters before curfew in Pittsburgh, protesting the death of George Floyd, who died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers on May 25.
In Focus: Illumination Ovation: Pittsburgh lights up to thank essential workers | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
People across Pittsburgh and the surrounding area lit up their homes and buildings at 8 p.m. on Tuesday before applauding front-line workers serving and caring for people during the COVID-19 pandemic. Organizing under the hashtag #LOVEFROMPGH, lights flickered on from apartment balconies to the Cathedral of Learning to Heinz Field to show appreciation for frontline employees still working during the coronavirus pandemic.
Cranes remove bus partially swallowed by Pittsburgh sinkhole
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A bus that was partially swallowed when a sinkhole opened during morning rush hour in downtown Pittsburgh has been removed from the hole.
There Are Black People in the Future
Black People in the Future There Are Black People In The Future There Are Black People In The Future When a billboard with those words went up in Pittsburgh's East End -- and then came down -- it spawned an art project to explore gentrification, race and other related topics in a changing city. Eleven projects were awarded grants to explore those topics. Here's what they did.
Homicide team probes house explosion; owner unaccounted for
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Missing child reported kidnapped found dead; autopsy planned
First responders survey the scene where the body of missing toddler Nalani Johnson was found in Pine Ridge Park in Blairsville, Pa., on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019. Indiana County District Attorney Patrick Dougherty said the body of Johnson, who was to turn 2 this month, was found in the park in Blairsville, about 37 miles (60 kilometers) east of Penn Hills, where authorities allege the girl was kidnapped Saturday evening.
Missing child reported kidnapped found dead; autopsy planned
Indiana County District Attorney Patrick Dougherty speaks at a press conference after the body of missing toddler Nalani Johnson was found in Pine Ridge Park in Blairsville, Pa., Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019. Dougherty said the body of Johnson, who was to turn 2 this month, was found in the park in Blairsville, about 37 miles (60 kilometers) east of Penn Hills, where authorities allege the girl was kidnapped Saturday evening.
Missing child reported kidnapped found dead; autopsy planned
A memorial to missing toddler Nalani Johnson, a 1-year-old from Penn Hills, who was reported missing over the weekend is displayed by a tree in Pine Ridge Park, Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019, in Blairsville, Pa. Indiana County District Attorney Patrick Dougherty said the body of Johnson, who was to turn 2 this month, was found in Pine Ridge Park in Blairsville, about 37 miles (60 kilometers) east of Penn Hills, where authorities allege the girl was kidnapped Saturday evening.
5 sandwiches to try this summer
© Provided by PG Publishing Co., Inc. Some sandwiches are best for cold-weather satiety — turkey and cranberry, grilled cheese with hearty soup, meatloaf pressed between thick bread. But when summer comes to Pittsburgh, sometimes you need a sandwich that’s built for the heat. Summer sandwiches can fall in any category.
5 sandwiches to try this summer
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Civil War re-enactment in Greensburg presents living history amid declining participation
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Patients receive free cleanings, extractions and more at two-day dental clinic
© Provided by PG Publishing Co., Inc. With bars closing at 2 a.m., there are few places in Pittsburgh you can find people waiting in line at 2:30 a.m. But at that time on Friday at least 250 people were waiting in line outside PPG Paints Arena to receive free dental care offered by Mission of Mercy Pittsburgh for the third consecutive year.
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3-year-old injured in fall from window in the Hill District
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Mission of Mercy is expanding dental care clinic and hopes to treat more patients
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Hard Rock Cafe's 24K burger glitters but does not shine
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Clemente's MVP car charges into the Vintage Grand Prix
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6 frozen treats to beat the summer heat
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Collecting, making history on the Ohio River
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Old hostas, fish, birds - even a plastic zombie - find a home in this garden
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Helping bats fight back against white-nose syndrome
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Breaking: Pitt Police identify men involved in Tuesday incident as students from Denison University on ‘scavenger hunt’ who had to ‘scare someone’
Police say students were participating in Pittsburgh-specific scavenger hunt and had to "scare someone" By Christian Snyder, Editor in Chief| 1:39 pm The area around Ruskin Hall was the site of the first account of suspicious activity in Oakland this week. Thomas Yang | Assistant Visual Editor The area around Ruskin Hall was the site of the first account of suspicious activity in Oakland this week.
Young America's Foundation threatens lawsuit against Pitt over Ben Shapiro security fee
The day before conservative political commentator Ben Shapiro’s planned speech at Alumni Hall, the organization sponsoring his nationwide tour of college campuses threatened to sue Pitt for imposing an additional security fee, alleging the fee is unconstitutional. “Young America’s Foundation will pay the $5,546.52 security fee for tomorrow’s campus lecture,” the organization’s Tuesday statement said. “However, please note that our promise to pay this fee is in protest.
Pitt students gather to support Jewish community
Hang on for a minute...we're trying to find some more stories you might like. Close On the grass between the Cathedral of Learning and Heinz Chapel Monday, nearly 3,000 people gathered to mourn the 11 victims of the Oct. 27 Tree of Life Synagogue massacre. Students and elected officials wearing T-shirts with “Stronger Than Hate” printed on the front spoke to the crowd about their feelings surrounding the past week in Pittsburgh.
President Trump plans Tuesday trip to Pittsburgh
After stepping off of his plane at Pittsburgh International Airport, then-Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump waved a Terrible Towel and threw it into the crowd before his speech on Nov. 6, 2016. After stepping off of his plane at Pittsburgh International Airport, then-Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump waved a Terrible Towel and threw it into the crowd before his speech on Nov. 6, 2016. Hang on for a minute...we're trying to find some more stories you might like.
Trump to visit Pittsburgh on Tuesday in wake of synagogue massacre
Several hundred people gathered at the intersection of Forbes and Murray avenues Saturday evening for a vigil that paid tribute to the victims of the Saturday morning shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue in Squirrel Hill. Several hundred people gathered at the intersection of Forbes and Murray avenues Saturday evening for a vigil that paid tribute to the victims of the Saturday morning shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue in Squirrel Hill.
Pitt, Sodexo address food safety concerns amid reinspection citations
Market Central and Market To-Go are up for re-inspection and plan to retrain their employees after they were cited for several food safety inspection categories in the Allegheny County Health Department’s Food Safety Assessment Report last week. Market Central and Market To-Go are up for re-inspection and plan to retrain their employees after they were cited for several food safety inspection categories in the Allegheny County Health Department’s Food Safety Assessment Report last week.
Rocky Horror Picture Show back on after meeting with SGB
Then-senior Delena Obermaier played the role of Dr. Frank-N-Furter in Pitt’s production of “Rocky Horror Picture Show” last October. This year, she returned to campus as an alum to advocate for the show. (Photo by Sarah Cutshall | Staff Photographer) Then-senior Delena Obermaier played the role of Dr. Frank-N-Furter in Pitt’s production of “Rocky Horror Picture Show” last October. This year, she returned to campus as an alum to advocate for the show.
Rocky Horror Picture Show suddenly cancelled, organizers blame SGB
Then-senior Delena Obermaier played the role of Dr. Frank-N-Furter at Pitt’s production of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" last October. Then-senior Delena Obermaier played the role of Dr. Frank-N-Furter at Pitt’s production of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" last October. Hang on for a minute...we're trying to find some more stories you might like.
Phi Delta Theta under police investigation for alleged hazing incident
Greek life at Pitt wasunder modified social probation from January until the beginning of this semester after two hazing- or alcohol-related incidents last year. Police are investigating Pitt's Phi Delta Theta chapter after a Pitt community member reported an alleged hazing incident at off-campus fraternity events last week. Police are investigating Pitt's Phi Delta Theta chapter after a Pitt community member reported an alleged hazing incident at off-campus fraternity events last week.
Pitt announces Panthers Forward to ease student debt
The Panthers Forward program aims to utilize donations from the University’s alumni network to finance current students’ tuition. (Photo by Anna Bongardino | Visual Editor) The Panthers Forward program aims to utilize donations from the University’s alumni network to finance current students’ tuition. (Photo by Anna Bongardino | Visual Editor) Hang on for a minute...we're trying to find some more stories you might like.
Pitt Progressives protest Maggie and Stella's
Maggie & Stella’s cards and gifts relocated to Oakland Bakery’s former location on Fifth Avenue this summer. Maggie & Stella’s cards and gifts relocated to Oakland Bakery’s former location on Fifth Avenue this summer. Hang on for a minute...we're trying to find some more stories you might like.
Dear readers: The Pitt News takes Fridays online
Hang on for a minute...we're trying to find some more stories you might like. Close My tenure as editor-in-chief of The Pitt News began during a time of change at the paper. Over the summer we underwent a process of rebranding ourselves and focusing on new goals.
2 men arrested for stealing over $8 million in rare books from Carnegie Library
Hang on for a minute...we're trying to find some more stories you might like. Close According to a criminal complaint filed after his arrest on Friday, Gregory Priore has taken razor blades to the pages of rare books for the past 20 years, like a character in an espionage movie, and taken them from the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh to a shop on North Craig Street — a whimsical, crowded rare book store that smells of antique paper called Caliban.
Pitt service workers to be affected by SCOTUS decision
The Supreme Court has sharply restricted the rights of American workers to join with others to challenge their company for allegedly violating federal laws on wages, hours or civil rights. (Dreamstime/TNS) The Supreme Court has sharply restricted the rights of American workers to join with others to challenge their company for allegedly violating federal laws on wages, hours or civil rights. (Dreamstime/TNS) Hang on for a minute...we're trying to find some more stories you might like.
Unarmed 17-year-old fatally shot by East Pittsburgh police
Protesters gathered outside the Allegheny County Courthouse to protest Antwon Rose's death. Rose was shot and killed by an East Pittsburgh police officer on Tuesday night. (Photo by Anne Amundson | Staff Photographer) Protesters gathered outside the Allegheny County Courthouse to protest Antwon Rose's death. Rose was shot and killed by an East Pittsburgh police officer on Tuesday night.
Board of Trustees unanimously votes to rename Parran Hall
The plaque outside of Parran Hall was removed after the University announced its decision to rename the building for the Graduate School of Public Health. (Photo by Anna Bongardino | Visual Editor) The plaque outside of Parran Hall was removed after the University announced its decision to rename the building for the Graduate School of Public Health. (Photo by Anna Bongardino | Visual Editor) Hang on for a minute...we're trying to find some more stories you might like.
Michael Rosfeld charged with homicide in Antwon Rose killing
Michael Rosfeld — the officer who shot and killed Antwon Rose last week — served as a University of Pittsburgh police officer from Oct. 10, 2012, to Jan. 18, 2018. He has been charged with one count of criminal homicide.
Chancellor recommends renaming Parran Hall
The campaign to rename Parran Hall, the primary home of Pitt’s Graduate School of Public Health (GSPH), reached a turning point today when Chancellor Patrick Gallagher issued a recommendation to university trustees that the building be renamed because of Thomas Parran’s controversial record of medical ethics. The former U.S. Surgeon General was named the first dean of Pitt’s GSPH in 1948, at which point he had served as Surgeon General for 12 years.
Community responds after high school student fatally shot by police
Someone from the crowd called "all babies, young ones," to the center of the protest on Thursday night in front of the East Pittsburgh Police Department. The protests follow Antwon Rose's death at the hand of a former Pitt police officer on Tuesday night.
Unarmed 17-year-old fatally shot by East Pittsburgh police
Protesters gathered outside the Allegheny County Courthouse to protest Antwon Rose's death. Rose was shot and killed by an East Pittsburgh police officer on Tuesday night. (Photo by Anne Amundson | Staff Photographer) Police from the East Pittsburgh Police Department shot and killed Antwon Rose, a 17-year-old Woodland Hills High School student, on Tuesday night. Rose was unarmed.
Athletics Department announces new mental health program
Pitt’s Athletics Department announced a new partnership with Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of UPMC to add two full-time mental health counselors to the department’s staff to interact with student-athletes on a daily basis, according to a statement released Wednesday. Student-athletes were previously referred to WPIC for mental health treatment. The new program will include one-on-one counseling and focus on techniques for practicing mindfulness and stress reduction.
Multiple-alarm fire hits Ward Street in South Oakland
Firefighters enter the second story of an apartment building at 3315 Ward Street after a five-alarm fire struck the building. (Photo by Hannah Schneider | Contributing Editor) A five-alarm apartment fire struck an apartment building at 3315 Ward Street in South Oakland Sunday night around 10:30 p.m., sending two people to the hospital.
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