ROSS TOWNSHIP (KDKA) – Thompson Run Road is closed in both directions at Miller Road due to a downed tree and downed wires.
Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Ian Smith
No cars were involved and no injuries have been reported.
Source: Downed Tree And Wires Close Thompson Run Road In Both Directions – CBS Pittsburgh
Minivan driver extricated, hospitalized after crashing into Port Authority Bus | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Rescue crews worked to free a man after he became trapped inside a minivan that crashed into a Port Authority bus Friday night in the Strip District. The driver was transported to the hospital in serious condition. 
Pittsburgh police, fire and EMS responded to the crash scene in the 1600 block of Liberty Avenue around 6:30 p.m., Public Safety spokesperson Maurice Matthews said.
The bus operator and one passenger were inside the bus at the time, Mr. Matthews said. The passenger told responders they had a minor injury and was transported to a local hospital to be evaluated.
Police temporarily shut down Liberty Avenue in both directions. Port Authority Police are investigating.
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Two people hurt in early morning crash in Pittsburgh
The crash happened shortly before 4 a.m. near the intersection of Plaport Street and Interboro Avenue.
Two people were taken to the hospital.The extent of their injuries was unknown.
The cause of the crash has not been determined.
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Woman found shot in head inside Pittsburgh home, police say
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh police are investigating after a woman was found shot to death in East Liberty.
The deadly shooting happened around 11 a.m. Tuesday in the 5700 block of Rippey Street. When officers got to the scene, the victim — who has not yet been identified — was found inside a house with a gunshot wound to the head.
She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Source: Woman found shot in head inside Pittsburgh home, police say
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VETERANS DAY: What’s closed for the Veterans Day holiday
Veterans Day is Nov. 11. All city, county, state and federal offices will be closed in observance of the holiday.
Courts will also be closed, along with PennDOT driver license and photo centers.
Post offices will be closed. Regular mail will not be picked up or delivered.Most banks will be closed. Some banks inside supermarkets may have limited hours. Check with your local branch.
State liquor stores will be open. City garbage collection will continue as scheduled.
Port Authority public transit will run on regular weekday schedules.
Businesses and restaurants will celebrate veterans and active military personnel on Wednesday. Here is a list of some places that are offering free meals, and other discounts and specials.
PITTSBURGH —Source: VETERANS DAY: What’s closed for the Veterans Day holiday
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Pittsburgh Public Schools reopening school campuses, only 800 students returning
PITTSBURGH — We are learning how Pittsburgh Public Schools are preparing to reopen their school campuses.
On Monday, a select group of students will return – following weeks of virtual learning.
Since March, schools have been closed to in-person learning to keep students and staff safe due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to the district, 800 students out of 23,000 will be welcomed back.Students with special needs and those who are considered medically fragile will be the first to return.
“Safety comes first. That’s what we have to go by right now. It’s unfortunate, but we are doing the best we can under the current circumstances. Please bear with us. Hopefully, we will get a vaccine soon, and we can go back to a bit of normalcy. But, if not – we are doing the best we can to educate our students,” said Dr. Anthony Hamlet, superintendent of Pittsburgh Public Schools.
Source: PPS reopening school campuses, only 800 students returning
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Man shot while driving on Penn Avenue in Pittsburgh, police say
PITTSBURGH — A man was shot while driving in Pittsburgh’s Point Breeze neighborhood on Thursday.
It happened in the 6900 block of Penn Avenue just before 5:45 p.m.
When officers got there, they said they found a man who said he was shot while driving his car. He was hit in his upper body and hand.
He was taken to the hospital in stable condition.
Source: Man shot while driving on Penn Avenue in Pittsburgh, police say
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3 arrested after protests, vandalism of Pittsburgh City-County Building
PITTSBURGH — Three people were arrested amid protests Wednesday in Pittsburgh during which the City-County Building was vandalized.
Michael Frank, 33, is accused of spray painting a red hammer and sickle onto the building on Grant Street. He had a can of red spray paint when he was arrested.
Caleb Seaman, 24, and James Page, 26, were also arrested for their involvement in vandalism, which included throwing construction signs, cones and trash cans onto downtown streets.There were several groups protesting Wednesday in the city. Some people broke off from them and became destructive.
Source: 3 arrested after protests, vandalism of Pittsburgh City-County Building
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Two people being questioned following shooting in Pittsburgh’s East Hills neighborhood
Police said a man was shot in the abdomen and taken to the hospital.
The SWAT team was called in after police learned a man, who may have had a gun, was inside the home.
Police were able to make contact with the man and both he and the woman who came out earlier were detained for questioning.
So far, no charges have been filed.
Source: Two people being questioned following shooting in Pittsburgh’s East Hills neighborhood
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Biden-Harris campaign to ‘barnstorm’ Pittsburgh, state Monday – The Pitt News
The Joe Biden-Kamala Harris campaign announced more information Sunday about its planned Monday “barnstorm” of Pittsburgh and the state.
Former Vice President Joe Biden will mainly visit western Pennsylvania, with a canvas kickoff in nearby Beaver County, a Pittsburgh drive-in event with Black community members, as well as a final Pittsburgh drive-in event with his wife Jill and pop star Lady Gaga.Jill Biden will go to a canvas kickoff in Erie, a rural get-out-the-vote event in Lawrence County, a get-out-the-vote event in Allegheny County with suburban women and the Pittsburgh drive-in event.
Exact times and locations are to be announced.
The Bidens’ visit to Pittsburgh follows several Saturday events from Pete Buttigieg, former mayor of South Bend, Ind., and a candidate in the 2020 Democratic primary. He visited Oakland’s Schenley Plaza and held events in nearby Washington and Hampton Township.
Source: Biden-Harris campaign to ‘barnstorm’ Pittsburgh, state Monday – The Pitt News
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Police: Pittsburgh shooting leaves 3 dead, 1 wounded | WJAC
Pittsburgh, Pa (AP) — Authorities in western Pennsylvania say a shooting in Pittsburgh has left three people dead, including a teenager, and wounded another youth.
Pittsburgh public safety officials said officers responded to the city’s Allentown neighborhood shortly after 9 p.m. Saturday.
Officials said two of the victims were pronounced dead at the scene and one died later.
They said the dead included two men aged 22 and 24 and a 17-year-old, without releasing their names.
Source: Police: Pittsburgh shooting leaves 3 dead, 1 wounded | WJAC
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Man dies after early-morning stabbing in Pittsburgh
A man is dead after a stabbing early Sunday.
Investigators said Police and medics responded to a man having a seizure in the 100 block of Buente Street around 12:50 a.m.
When arriving, they discovered the man was stabbed. He was taken to the hospital, but he was pronounced dead around 1:15 a.m.At this time, police said one person was detained for questioning, but no suspect descriptions if any have been given.
PITTSBURGH —Source: Man dies after early-morning stabbing in Pittsburgh
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Surge in COVID-19 cases creates another roadblock for office workers | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
By Mark Belko
It’s 15 minutes past noon on a sunny October weekday — typically a bustling time for the food court at Fifth Avenue Place, Downtown.
But with the pandemic still raging and much of the city’s office staff working from home, the lunch counters are dark — and it’s eerily quiet.
Instead of the chattering din of a crowd, the only sound that can be heard is the whirring of the escalators rotating in a ghostly, endless loop. A sign declaring “Line Starts Here” at the end of a retractable rope at the shuttered Rosso Pizzeria stands as a mocking reminder of normal times.
Just outside, despite the unusually warm weather, the sidewalks are sparsely peppered with pedestrians.
Across the street, there are no lines at McDonald’s, while the swanky Eddie Merlot’s restaurant is closed except for takeout until dinnertime. Down the street at the Sly Fox Taphouse, just two outdoor tables are occupied. There are no customers inside.
During these unsettling times, parking garages sit nearly empty, and many restaurants and businesses that rely on the regular swarm of office workers into town have been forced to close, at least temporarily.
Amid a fall surge in COVID-19 cases and with the governor’s mandate to work remotely still in force, the scene is unlikely to change any time soon.
One of Pittsburgh’s signature skyscrapers, Fifth Avenue Place is the headquarters for health care giant Highmark Health, which occupies 26 floors in the now largely empty 31-story building.
“We continue to plan for a safe, phased and gradual return to work for our non-clinical employees after Jan. 1, subject to re-evaluation … as we draw closer to that date,” spokeswoman Janice Maszle said recently in an email. “The health and safety of our employees remain paramount.”
Source: Surge in COVID-19 cases creates another roadblock for office workers | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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State Officials Recommend Westmoreland County Schools Go Online-Only As Coronavirus Cases Rise – CBS Pittsburgh
For the second week in a row, the Wolf administration says it’s speaking with Westmoreland County school districts because of “substantial” community spread.
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Driver injured after car flips over, crashes into home on Pittsburgh’s North Side
A car overturned and then apparently crashed into a home in Pittsburgh’s California-Kirkbride neighborhood.
Source: Driver injured after car flips over, crashes into home on Pittsburgh’s North Side
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State Police Issue 8 Warnings, 1 Notice Of Violation To Local Establishments Not Following Coronavirus Orders – CBS Pittsburgh
During coronavirus compliance checks, state police issued one notice of violation and eight warnings to Pittsburgh-area licensed liquor establishments.
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Pittsburgh leaders, businesses preparing for potential unrest after election
In late May and into early June, protests over the death of George Floyd escalated across the country, including in Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh mayor Bill Peduto said he is meeting with public safety and other officials to ensure nothing gets out of hand after the election.
“Public safety has been working across all of our boroughs’ police, fire and EMS to ensure that we have enough personnel in case of any type of necessity,” he said.
Police officers will be working 12-hour shifts beginning Election Day. Right now, city officials are preparing for the worst but hoping for the best.
Source: Pittsburgh leaders, businesses preparing for potential unrest after election
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20-Year-Old Woman In Critical Condition After Being Hit By Pickup On West Liberty Avenue – CBS Pittsburgh
By: KDKA-TV News Staff
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A 20-year-old woman is in critical condition after being hit by the driver of a pickup truck while crossing the street on West Liberty Avenue, officials say.
Pittsburgh Public Safety says the woman was hit in the 2000 block of West Liberty Avenue around 8:15 p.m. on Monday. Officials say the pedestrian was hit by the driver in outbound lanes. Officials found the woman unresponsive in the street.
The driver stopped and cooperated with investigators, officials say.
West Liberty Avenue is closed while police investigate.
Stay with KDKA for more on this developing story.
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Pittsburgh Public Schools plans transition to hybrid learning model next month
Families will be able to chose to switch to the hybrid model or continue with remote learning full-time.
Superintendent Dr. Anthony Hamlet said about 6,000 students will continues learning completely online, roughly 25%of the student body.
Hybrid learning model will begin on Nov. 9
Source: Pittsburgh Public Schools plans transition to hybrid learning model next month
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Pittsburgh City Council Passes CROWN Act, Providing Protection Against Hairstyle Discrimination – CBS Pittsburgh
Mayor Bill Peduto submitted the CROWN Act earlier this month, which stands for “Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair” Act.The bill will now go back to Peduto’s desk for his signature.Peduto’s motivation for introducing the bill was part of Pittsburgh’s Gender Equity Commission’s 2019 report that suggested the city is the most inequitable for Black women when it comes to personal, professional, housing and educational outcomes.
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Amazon van hits house, gas line in Pittsburgh’s Mount Washington neighborhood
Pittsburgh firefighters were responding to the scene in the city’s Mount Washington neighborhood.
The crash happened in the 100 block of Virginia Avenue around 5 p.m.
Officials said the driver of the Amazon delivery van told police he was parked on a steep hill with the parking brake engaged on the intersection Cuthbert Street.
He said he was out of the vehicle delivering packages when it rolled down the street onto Virginia Avenue.
Police said the delivery van clipped a vehicle on Virginia Avenue before hitting a house. There were no injuries.
People’s Gas arrived at the scene to turn off gas lines as the delivery van had hit a meter.
Police are investigating.
Source: Amazon van hits house, gas line in Pittsburgh’s Mount Washington neighborhood
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Federal Agents Raid Home Of Pittsburgh-Area Mail Carrier, Collect Bags Of Suspected Undelivered Mail – CBS Pittsburgh
Special agents from the U.S. Postal Service raided a home in Baldwin, confiscating what neighbors say were eight bags of suspected undelivered mail.
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Teen shot in the leg in Pittsburgh’s Spring Hill neighborhood | TribLIVE.com
A teen was shot in the leg Friday morning in Pittsburgh’s Spring Hill neighborhood, according to police.Pittsburgh police responded about 7:20 a.m. to an apartment building on Rhine Place and found a 14-year-old boy with a gunshot wound to his leg, said Public Safety spokesman Maurice Matthews.
Source: Teen shot in the leg in Pittsburgh’s Spring Hill neighborhood | TribLIVE.com
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‘Thanks, But No Thanks:’ Trump Campaign Reportedly Exploring Holding Event In Pittsburgh On Monday – CBS Pittsburgh
The Trump campaign is reportedly “exploring” a visit to Pittsburgh next week.
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Reports say this potential visit from President Donald Trump would not be a rally, where typically hundreds or even thousands could be in attendance.
But the possibility of the president being here, while still having the coronavirus, is not sitting well with some local leaders.
Here’s what a New York Times reporter tweeted last night:
Mayor Bill Peduto responded on Twitter, as well.
Mayor Peduto’s assumption is correct.
However, according to the CDC, if you think or know you had COVID-19, you can be around others after 10 days since symptoms first appeared, have had 24 hours with no fever without the use of medications and you find other symptoms of the virus are improving.
On Wednesday, Sean Conley, President Trump’s doctor said the 74-year-old has been fever-free for more than four days and symptom-free for over 24 hours.
At this point, the Trump campaign has not publicly announced a visit to the city.
We’re also hearing from County Executive Rich Fitzgerald about the President possibly stopping by.
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Police Investigating Dollar Bank Robbery At Penn Hills Shopping Center – CBS Pittsburgh
Police are investigating the robbery of a Dollar Bank.
Source: Police Investigating Dollar Bank Robbery At Penn Hills Shopping Center – CBS Pittsburgh
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Two men show up at the hospital after being shot in Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH —Two men showed up at the hospital after being shot in Pittsburgh’s Lincoln-Lemington-Belmar neighborhood.
The shooting happened a little after 8 p.m. on the 7200 block of Mingo Street.
Pittsburgh Public Safety said police first responded to a ShotSpotter alert in that area.
A short time later, the two men showed up at a Pittsburgh-area hospital.
Both were last listed in stable condition.
No arrests have been announced.
Source: Two men show up at the hospital after being shot in Pittsburgh
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Police: Teen girl struck by vehicle in Pittsburgh in stable condition | TribLIVE.com
By Michael DiVittorio:
A 14-year-old girl was hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle in Pittsburgh on Thursday evening.
Pittsburgh Public Safety spokesman Chris Togneri said the driver fled the scene just after 7 p.m at Frankstown Avenue near the North Homewood Avenue intersection.
The girl was listed in stable condition. No further information was available.
Anyone with information about the incident can contact Pittsburgh police at 412-323-7800.
Michael DiVittorio is a Tribune-Review staff writer. You can contact Michael at 412-871-2367, mdivittorio@triblive.com or via Twitter .
Source: Police: Teen girl struck by vehicle in Pittsburgh in stable condition | TribLIVE.com
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Protest underway in Pittsburgh following Breonna Taylor decision
The grand jury investigating the Breonna Taylor case in Louisville presented its report to Jefferson County Circuit Judge Annie O’Connell on Wednesday afternoon, and none of the officers involved will face charges in Taylor’s killing.
The group “Pittsburgh I Can’t Breathe” organized the protest for Taylor. The protest started at 7 p.m. at Freedom Corner in Pittsburgh’s Hill District neighborhood.
At 8:52 p.m. the crowd stopped on Forbes Avenue at Chatham Square.
At 9:20 p.m. the group stopped at Ross Street outside the Allegheny County Courthouse.
Public Safety officials said at 10:15 p.m. that a small group had broken off from the main group and walked towards the Allegheny County Jail. The main protest group stayed on Ross Street for over an hour.
The protest ended around 11 p.m.
Source: Protest underway in Pittsburgh following Breonna Taylor decision
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Major Fire Hits Pittsburgh-Area Restaurant, Bravo Italian Restaurant | Pittsburgh, PA Patch
The fire broke out Sunday evening at the popular eatery.
According to various reports on social media, the fire broke out at around 8 p.m. Smoke could be seen coming from the roof, and firefighters opened the roof to battle the blaze.
No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
It’s unclear when the restaurant will reopen.
Source: Major Fire Hits Pittsburgh-Area Restaurant | Pittsburgh, PA Patch
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SWAT called to Pittsburgh’s Larimer neighborhood after domestic dispute
LARIMER, Pa. —
Pittsburgh police officers responded to a report of a man involved in a domestic dispute at a residence on the 600 block of Lenora Street around 9 p.m.
When officers tried to make contact with the man, he refused to exit the home.The man was arrested on an outstanding warrant for an unrelated domestic incident.
Source: SWAT called to Pittsburgh’s Larimer neighborhood after domestic dispute
