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Luis Espinoza, Missing Pitt Med Student, Discovered Dead. Luis Espinoza, a 30-year-old medical student at the University of Pittsburgh, has been found dead, days after being reported missing.
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Jan 4, 2025 · Luis Espinoza, a 30-year-old medical student at the University of Pittsburgh, has been found dead, days after being reported missing. Espinoza was last seen on Monday, January 20, walking his Dobermann in South Side’s Park.
Body Found in South Side Slopes Confirmed as Missing Man
Feb 5, 2025 · Human remains discovered in Pittsburgh’s South Side Slopes have been identified as Michael Graham, 43, who had been missing since October, authorities stated. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed the remains were found Sunday afternoon in an advanced state of decomposition in ...
Jake Wheatley Resigns Amid Affair Allegations
Feb 5, 2025 · Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey’s chief of staff Jake Wheatley resigned last Wednesday amid allegations of an inappropriate relationship with a subordinate. The mayor’s office retroactively announced his departure Saturday. Sources from both Democratic and Republican circles, speaking on condition of ...
Hard Rock Cafe Pittsburgh to Close After 23 Years
Dec 13, 2024 · The Hard Rock Cafe in Pittsburgh will close permanently on February 13, 2025, after 23 years of offering music, dining, and entertainment. The establishment, which opened on June 24, 2002, has been an anchor tenant of Station Square on the South Side.
Mount Washington Transit Tunnel to Close for 8-Month Overhaul
4 days ago · 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 ...
South Pittsburgh Reporter Changes Ownership
Jan 2, 2024 · 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.
Ex-USPS Officer Stole, Sold $6M in Checks from Pittsburgh
Nov 14, 2024 · Ahmad Omar Shareef, 35, a former HR officer with the U.S. Postal Service in Bloomfield, pleaded guilty in federal court to stealing checks from Pittsburgh businesses and selling them for profit. Between October 2023 and April 2024, Shareef stole over 450 checks totaling $6 million, selling them to buyers in other cities through an encrypted app. Nearly $250,000 was fraudulently negotiated, and ...
Pittsburgh Settles 2 Lawsuits From 2018 Kopy’s Bar Brawl
Jan 10, 2025 · City agrees to pay $170,001 to settle two claims from a 2018 brawl involving undercover officers and members of the Pagans motorcycle club. Screen capture of security footage showing Pagans and Pittsburgh Police brawling in 2018. Credit: Kopy's The City of Pittsburgh has agreed to pay $170,001 to ...
Sly Fox Workers Recover $184K in Unpaid Wages
Nov 27, 2024 · The U.S. Department of Labor has recovered $184,000 in back wages, damages, and penalties from Sly Fox Brewing Company after an investigation found the company unlawfully withheld tips from employees at two Pittsburgh locations.