A “high intensity” bird migration event is expected to cross the Pittsburgh area Monday, with the possibility of more than 50,000 birds per square mile flying south.
SNETTISHAM, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 24: A flock of waders, (predominantly knot) swirl above the Wash Estuary as the tide recedes revealing mudflat below on November 24, 2018 in Snettisham, United Kingdom. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images) (Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
According to BirdCast, a collaboration between the EPA, the National Audubon Society, Cornell Lab of Ornithology, and other institutions, the birds will be in the sky above Pittsburgh around 7 p.m. Over Philadelphia, there could be more than 41,000 birds and over Harrisburg, there could be more than 50,000.
Hundreds of people marched across several Pittsburgh neighborhoods in the name of social justice and police accountability during an hours-long, peaceful event Saturday afternoon.
The demonstration marked the 16th and final Civil Saturdays, a weekly protest organized by the Black, Young, & Educated youth-led organization in support of the broader Black Lives Matter movement.
“We’ve been on a 16-week journey,” organizer Giuseppe Bagheera, 18, of Pittsburgh’s North Side, told the crowd encircling her outside the Target department store at Penn and Centre avenues. “If this is something which you really are passionate about, which you should be, I need you to not just go to another protest, I need you to be a voice.”
The decision to end the weekly event was made about three days ago, Bagheera said, with organizers needing a break and encouraging other local groups and individuals to move forward with other events and activities that support the movement.
The incident occurred shortly before 4 p.m. on the northbound Norfolk Southern Railroad tracks near the 3-mile marker of Route 28, according to emergency dispatchers.
The site is near the entrance to the Millvale Riverfront Park.
The victim is Francis Whalen Connelly, 31, according to the Allegheny County Medical Examiner.
Connelly was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Police said Andre Crawford, 29, of McKeesport; Devon Thompson, 36; and Marvin Hill Jr., 41, of Spring Hill, are all charged in connection with the death of Zykier Young.
The mural, titled “Colorful Growth/Soft Waves,” should be finished by Friday and will remain there until Nov. 2.
Jayla Patton’s piece is one of several temporary public art works commissioned by the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership as part of its REFORGE Downtown initiative.
Officials are announcing criminal charges against more than two dozen people involved in a fentanyl trafficking gang operating in the City of Pittsburgh’s eastern neighborhoods and Wilkinsburg.
This extensive investigation was led by the FBI – Pittsburgh, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives – Pittsburgh Division, the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, the Latrobe Police Department, the Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office, the Munhall Police Department, the Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General, Allegheny County Probation, the Wilkinsburg Police Department, the Monroeville Police Department, and the Penn Hills Police Department.
Authorities indicted 26 gang members and six associates on numerous drug trafficking and weapons-related charges.
Twenty-three of them were arrested Thursday. Authorities seized $152,000 dollars in cash and a significant quantity of drugs including fentanyl and heroin.
U.S. Attorney Scott Brady said the arrests are the latest in a series of efforts to break up gangs with ties to larger drug distributors along the east coast and midwest.
Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a report of a juvenile female struck by a Hit and Run vehicle on the 6400 block of Frankstown Avenue around 12:10 a.m. May 17, 2020
Zone 5 officers found the victim, a 14-year-old girl, suffering lower back pain. Medics transported the girl to a local hospital in stable condition.
Per the initial investigation: A white, four-door SUV struck the girl and fled the scene.
Police are searching for the vehicle. The investigation continues.
A male victim was in critical condition following a shooting early Saturday on Pittsburgh’s North Side, according to city police.
The victim was found with multiple gunshot wounds after police responded to a ShotSpotter notification around 1:40 a.m. in the 300 block of West Burgess Street in Perry South.
Medics took him to a local hospital.
Violent Crime Unit detectives are investigating.
Date: May 16, 2020 Incident Type: Shooting Location: Zone 1 Summary:
Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a ShotSpotter notification on the 300 block of W Burgess Street around 1:40 a.m.
Zone 1 officers found a male with multiple gunshot wounds. Medics transported the male to a local hospital in critical condition.
Zoom Video Communications Inc said it plans to hire hundreds of software engineers over the next two years for research and development locations it is putting in Phoenix and Pittsburgh.
“It’s great news for Pittsburgh,” said Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto. “It just continues in showing where our economy is not only heading but is actually there.”
“We’re already a hub for a lot of great technology,” said Mark Thomas, President of the Pittsburgh Regional Alliance. “I think what makes Pittsburghers really proud is seeing growth companies, companies are really having a pop culture moment, choose Pittsburgh. I think that’s what Zoom really represents. This is transformative because it does elevate the types of companies who may not have had a Pittsburgh connection to really pay attention to what’s happening here and truly consider investing here.”Zoom says it has seen a large spike in usage as people use its software to connect while under stay-at-home orders during the coronavirus pandemic.Zoom said last month it has about 300 million daily meeting participants, which is up from 10 million in December.Zoom Chief Financial Officer Kelly Steckelberg said the company is looking for offices near Arizona State University and Carnegie Mellon University to tap engineering talent coming out of the schools.
Ten people from Pittsburgh, McKees Rocks, Pitcairn and other Allegheny County communities have been charged with drug dealing following an FBI-led wiretap investigation into the 11 Hunnit street gang in the Hill District that federal agents say was led in part by slain rapper Jimmy Wopo.
The 10 were charged in four complaints filed earlier this month in federal court and unsealed on Wednesday.
The first complaint charges five people with conspiracy to distribute crack cocaine from January 2020 until this month: Phillip Robinson, 30, of Pittsburgh; Joseph Clancy, 46, of Pittsburgh; Tyree Campbell, 29, of Pittsburgh; Tracy Bullock, 51, of McKees Rocks; and Sanzio Williams, 31, of Pitcairn.
Wiretaps and surveillance revealed that Clancy supplied Robinson, who redistributed the drugs to the other alleged co-conspirators.
Pittsburgh Bureau of Police and Mt. Oliver Police responded to a ShotSpotter alert on the 700 block of Brownsville Road around 6:30 p.m. May 11, 2020.
Officers found a male with gunshot wounds to his torso and leg outside a parked vehicle. Medics transported the male to a local hospital in critical condition.
Per the initial investigation: The victim was driving his vehicle out of a parking lot on Brownsville Road when another vehicle entered the lot. The drivers had verbal confrontation, and an occupant in the second vehicle fired multiple shots at the victim. The second vehicle then fled the area.
Police are investigating.
UPDATE (8:54 a.m., May 12, 2020) — The shooting victim died overnight in a local hospital. Violent Crime Unit detectives are investigating the death as a homicide. The victim’s identity, as well as cause and manner of death, will be released by the Medical Examiner’s Office.
Police and EMS Respond To A Male Assaulted Downtown
Pittsburgh EMS and Police responded to 9-1-1 call of a fight on the 300 block of Sixth Avenue around 2:30 p.m.
When Zone 2 officers arrived they found a conscious male on the sidewalk. The victim states he was assaulted by a male after a confrontation. The victim had a cut on his head and complained of a leg injury. Medic 14 transported the victim to a local hospital in stable condition. The male suspect was last seen headed towards Smithfield Street.
Police Thursday night busted a major marijuana growing operation in a senior citizen’s basement in Penn Hills, seizing guns, cash and hundreds of pot plants estimated to be worth a half-million dollars on the street.
The 66-year-old homeowner, Kenneth Creekmore, who is facing drug charges, told authorities that he was selling the marijuana to people who needed it for medical purposes and to make extra money, according to a criminal complaint.
Mr. Creekmore is not authorized to sell medical marijuana, the complaint said.
Reached at home Friday morning, Mr. Creekmore said, “I got nothing to say. I don’t know anything.”
Asked how all the marijuana plants got in his house, he said, “No comment. Bye,” and hung up on a reporter.
Authorities will charge Mr. Creekmore by summons with running the operation out of the basement of his home in the 5800 block of Heberton Drive.
He is facing two felony counts — of manufacturing and possession with intent to deliver — and a misdemeanor count of prohibited acts.
Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a report of a carjacking suspect who ran into a home on the 300 block of Mt. Pleasant Road around 8:15 p.m.SWAT was called when officers learned that a women and children might be in the house. SWAT gave multiple commands for the suspect to exit.A woman and children left the house unharmed. The suspect surrendered and was arrested without incident shortly after.There were no reported injuries. Police are investigating.
PITTSBURGH — A man crashed his vehicle into a Pittsburgh auto body shop and then jumped about 30 feet off a nearby bridge Saturday afternoon, according to police.
Investigators said the incident happened around 2 p.m. The driver’s vehicle was seen going at a high rate of speed before it crashed completely through the outside of Ron Flora Automotive on West Warrington Avenue.
After all restaurants and bars were ordered to close dining rooms to help stop the spread of COVID-19, Pittsburgh eateries have started to expand take-out services
52nd St. Market 601 52nd St., Lawrenceville The Lawrenceville market will remain open.
Alta Via 46 Fox Chapel Road, Fox Chapel altaviapgh.com Takeout is available.
A’Pizza Badamo 1106 Federal St., North Side; 656 Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon apizzabadamo.com A’Pizza Badamo is open for takeout and delivery only.
Arnold’s Tea 502 E. Ohio St., North Side arnoldsteapittsburgh.com Take out and delivery are available.
Back to the Foodture 378 Broadway Blvd., Pitcarin Back to the Foodture is offering takeout. Check out their wing happy hour!
Bae Bae’s Kitchen 951 Liberty Ave., Downtown baebaes.kitchen Bae Bae’s is moving to takeout through phone, GrubHub, and Uber Eats.
Bar Botanico 4325 Butler St., Lawrenceville barbotanico.com Takeout is available.
Bar Louie
330 North Shore Drive, North Side barlouie.alohaorderonline.com Pickup and delivery options available Bartram House Bakery Multiple locations bartramhousebakery.com All locations have takeout available.
Benny Fierro’s 1906 E. Carson St., South Side bennysva.com Grab a slice of pizza for carry out only.
Catholic Community of South Pittsburgh volunteers will be distributing 1,200 meals starting at noon on Sunday at Saint Basil Church on Brownsville Road in Carrick.
The meals consist of meatloaf with mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, applesauce, a roll and dessert. Giant Eagle in Brentwood is donating the rolls, and the Waterfront Costco is supplying applesauce, cookies, and other desserts.
“We’re looking to help others find the comfort of Christ through a hot meal and to help remind them that they are not forgotten and that they are truly loved and cared for by our parish community,” said the Rev. Stephen Kresak, pastor/administrator of the grouping of Holy Apostles, Holy Angels, and Saint Sylvester.
Pittsburgh Police responded to multiple Shotspotter alerts for gunfire on the 2100 block of Mission Street around 6:20 a.m.
Zone 3 officers came upon a male with a rifle. The male said he was practicing with his new rifle in a wooded area. Officers observed that the male was intoxicated. He was arrested without incident.
The suspect was charged with gun charges, public intoxication and reckless endangerment.
Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Matt Murray launched a $5,000 open tab for Pittsburgh police officers at Primanti Bros. on Thursday.
Murray and Primanti Bros. will offer access to the police tab at the downtown restaurant located at 2 Market Square. The location is open Monday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
“I want to thank the people on the front lines who put themselves at risk every day to keep us safe,” said Murray.
Primanti Bros. is currently offering pick-up only service, but orders may be placed by calling ahead or in-person at the restaurant. Officers should be present and show a badge to access the tab.
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Fire crews battled a four-alarm fire in the Strip District that destroyed a building.
(Photo Credit: Tim Lawson/KDKA)
Wednesday’s fire was in the 1700 block of Penn Avenue in the building above the Yinzers In The Burgh store.
Pittsburghers will remember this building as the long-time home of Mike Feinberg Company, a party supply store.
Yinzers purchased it a couple of years ago and is considered a must-stop in the Strip District.
Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire Chief Daryl Jones said the blaze started on the third floor of the red-brick building and jumped next door.
Seventy firefighters were on the scene with multiple ladder trucks, attacking the fire and roof.
There is heavy damage to Yinzers and the fire chief said the blaze was under control at approximately 9:20 p.m.
(Photo Credit: KDKA)
Jimmy Coen, the owner of Yinzers, says he raced to the building when he got the call and his heart broke seeing the fire.
The owners of other Penn Avenue stores consoled him when he arrived. Coen said that merchandise stored in the building’s basement was saved thanks to the firefighters’ work.
PITTSBURGH — Two convenience stores were robbed early Tuesday morning in Pittsburgh neighborhoods, police said.
The first robbery happened about 2:30 a.m. at the 7-Eleven on Brookline Boulevard in Brookline.
Investigators said two men walked into the store wearing dark hooded sweatshirts and had their faces covered. A gun was displayed and they got away with cigarettes.
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Shortly after 3 a.m., the second robbery was reported at the Speedway on Browns Hill Road in Greenfield.
Police were told two men in dark hooded sweatshirts went into the store with their faces covered. They took an undetermined amount of cash and fled toward Beechwood Boulevard.
No one was hurt in either robbery.
Police are investigating to determine whether the robberies are related.
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Police are searching for two suspects involved in a hit-and-run accident with one of their police cruisers on the North Side in the early morning hours on Tuesday.
Police say that the officer driving the cruiser was not injured.
The accident happened near the Zone 1 Police Station on Brighton Road around 12:30 a.m.
There was visible damage done to the passenger side of the police car and the side mirror was ripped off.
A major drug bust in Penn Hills uncovered more than 1,000 fentanyl stamp bags and evidence of a possible dog fighting ring.
Police said Andre Crawford, 29, of McKeesport; Devon Thompson, 36; and Marvin Hill Jr., 41, of Spring Hill, are all charged in connection with the death of Zykier Young.
An armed robbery led to a SWAT team being called to early Tuesday morning to Pittsburgh’s Lincoln-Lemington neighborhood.
Shooting happened early Monday morning
PITTSBURGH —
PITTSBURGH —
Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to a report of a carjacking suspect who ran into a home on the 300 block of Mt. Pleasant Road around 8:15 p.m.SWAT was called when officers learned that a women and children might be in the house. SWAT gave multiple commands for the suspect to exit.A woman and children left the house unharmed. The suspect surrendered and was arrested without incident shortly after.There were no reported injuries. Police are investigating.
PITTSBURGH — A man crashed his vehicle into a Pittsburgh auto body shop and then jumped about 30 feet off a nearby bridge Saturday afternoon, according to police.
PITTSBURGH —
PITTSBURGH — Two convenience stores were robbed early Tuesday morning in Pittsburgh neighborhoods, police said.
