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education-and-economy5 days ago•17 min saved

Griffin’s $3B Carnegie Mellon Gift Sparks Regional Rivalry and NYC Resentment

Hedge fund CEO Ken Griffin has pledged $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University, the largest gift in higher education history. The funds will build a new 35-acre campus in Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood, set to open in 2028, while the remainder supports the university’s Pittsburgh flagship. The move has triggered debate over whether it benefits local economies or exacerbates regional inequalities, with New York business leaders calling it a loss for the city.

via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette|

#carnegie-mellon #education-and-economy #higher-education

sports5 days ago•2 min saved

Controversial Field Goal Miss Ends Virginia Tech's Perfect Season

Virginia Tech lost 35-33 to Pittsburgh on Oct. 2 after officials ruled a 36-yard field goal by kicker John Love as no good. The decision ended the Hokies' perfect season and kept the Panthers unbeaten at 5-0. The call is not reviewable under NCAA rules, sparking widespread debate over whether the ball crossed the uprights.

via New York Post|

#acc #college-football #john-love

sports6 days ago•5 min saved

Virginia Tech’s 35-33 Loss to Pitt Hinges on Unreviewable Field Goal Controversy

Virginia Tech lost 35-33 to Pittsburgh on Oct. 2 after officials ruled a potential game-winning field goal by kicker John Love as no good. The decision sparked debate because multiple video angles conflicted, and NCAA rules prohibited instant replay review since the ball was above the uprights. Head coach James Franklin expressed uncertainty about the call but defended Love, while the loss dropped Virginia Tech to 4-1 and kept Pitt unbeaten at 5-0.

via Fox News|

#college-football #ncaa-rules #officiating

crime-and-justice11 days ago•214 min saved

Pittsburgh pediatrician killed in home invasion; suspect faces new sexual assault charges

Dr. Idris Evans, a 46-year-old pediatrician, was fatally stabbed in his Pittsburgh home early Thursday morning, while his wife was critically injured. The suspect, 32-year-old Elijah Hemingway, was arrested nearby and now faces additional charges for a sexual assault committed the day before the attack. Investigators are determining if the suspect knew the victim or acted randomly, as the motive remains unclear.

via CNN|

#allegheny-county #crime-and-justice #elijah-hemingway

crime13 days ago•2 min saved

Pittsburgh Pediatrician Dr. Idris Evans Killed in Home Invasion; Suspect Has Extensive Criminal History

Dr. Idris Evans, a 46-year-old pediatric critical care physician at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, was stabbed to death in his Edgewood home early Thursday morning. His wife survived the attack but remains in critical condition. Police have charged 32-year-old Elijah Hemingway with criminal homicide and other offenses. The community is mourning Evans, remembered for his compassion, while investigators probe the suspect's extensive criminal history and unclear motive.

via CBS News|

#crime #elijah-hemingway #home-invasion

crime15 days ago•1 min saved

Pediatrician Dr. Idris Evans killed in Edgewood home invasion; suspect faces homicide charges

Dr. Idris Evans, a pediatric critical care physician at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, died after being stabbed in his Edgewood home early Thursday morning. His wife, also stabbed, survived in critical condition. Police arrested 32-year-old Elijah Hemingway nearby, charging him with homicide, aggravated assault, and burglary. The suspect claimed Evans invited him inside, but police found no evidence to support that account.

via WTAE|

#crime #edgewood #home-invasion

crime15 days ago•3 min saved

UPMC Pediatric Doctor Slain in Edgewood Home Stabbing; Suspect Arrested

Dr. Idris Evans, a pediatric critical care physician at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, was killed in his Edgewood home early Thursday morning. His wife was critically injured in the attack, which police say involved a suspect who entered through an open window. The suspect, 32-year-old Elijah Hemingway, was arrested nearby and faces homicide and burglary charges.

via CBS News|

#allegheny-county #crime #edgewood

health-and-community16 days ago•18 min saved

Pittsburgh Aims to Top Silicon Valley in Diabetes Fundraising

Pittsburgh is poised to surpass Silicon Valley as the top fundraising hub for the American Diabetes Association, driven by local efforts to support type 1 diabetes research and patient care.

via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette|

#american-diabetes-association #childrens-hospital-of-pittsburgh #fundraising

crime24 days ago•2 min saved

Pennsylvania man charged with obtaining rifle to aid ISIS attack, FBI alleges

A 20-year-old Pennsylvania man, Jonathan Hunter Kramer, is charged with receipt or transfer of a firearm or ammunition knowing it would be used to commit a federal crime of terrorism on behalf of ISIS. Investigators say he bought a rifle in Gibsonia, acquired a disposable phone, checked into a hotel with cash, and visited a gun store, with online posts and his day-of actions forming probable cause. A DOJ/FBI news conference was planned to discuss the arrest and charges.

via WTAE|

#crime #federal-charge #firearms

crime1 month ago•2 min saved

Mount Washington Burglary Targets Steelers Rookie’s Home, $150K in Luxury Goods Stolen

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie Max Iheanachor’s Mount Washington home was burglarized on Aug. 26, with more than $150,000 in high-end items like jewelry and designer handbags stolen. A rock was thrown through a boarded-up window, and investigators believe the break-in happened between 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Police are seeking surveillance footage; no charges have been filed, and Steelers officials did not comment as the investigation continues.

via WTAE|

#burglary #crime #local-news

health1 month ago•2 min saved

Pittsburgh infant placed in measles quarantine after hospital exposure

A 2-month-old at UPMC Children’s Hospital in Pittsburgh was exposed to measles, triggering a three-week quarantine since she is too young for vaccination; parents say hospital guidance was unclear and criticize the response while trying to protect their infant from infection.

via WPXI|

#health #hospital #infant

entertainment1 month ago•21 min saved

Elizabeth Smart Embraces the Stage, Finishes Last in Two Divisions at NA Championship

Elizabeth Smart, the ABC News commentator and survivor-advocate, shared on Instagram that she had a blast competing at the North American Championships in Pittsburgh, but finished at the bottom in both Masters 35+ and Open Class D. She credited a strong coach and support squad, and emphasized that just stepping on stage is a win. Smart began bodybuilding in April and has seen prior competition success, including at Wasatch Warrior.

via Page Six|

#bodybuilding #elizabeth-smart #entertainment

sports1 month ago•1 min saved

Pittsburgh-Area Pro Wrestler 'The Butcher' Dies After On-Stage Collapse

Pro wrestler Andy Williams, known as 'The Butcher,' died at 48 after collapsing during a tag-team event at Mr. Smalls Theater near Pittsburgh; the medical examiner is determining the cause of death. Williams was noted for his dual careers in wrestling and heavy metal, with tributes pouring in from peers.

via WTAE|

#andy-williams #obituary #pittsburgh

weather1 month ago•65 min saved

Northeast braces for severe storms from DC to Pittsburgh

Forecasts warn of a widespread severe-storm threat across the Northeast, with Washington, DC, and Pittsburgh among the at-risk areas; residents should expect damaging winds, hail, and possibly tornadoes and stay tuned to official advisories.

via The Weather Channel|

#northeast #pittsburgh #severe-weather

weather1 month ago•1 min saved

Pittsburgh braces for multi-day severe weather and heat

A Severe Weather Alert Day covers Pittsburgh through late Friday as hot, humid air fuels strong to severe thunderstorms, with damaging winds, large hail, and possibly a brief tornado; a Heat Advisory is in effect until 8 pm for several counties. The heaviest storm window is late Wednesday into Thursday, with another chance Friday (Impact Day). Rain should taper by Friday night, setting up a drier, more comfortable Labor Day weekend.

via WTAE|

#heat-advisory #labor-day-weekend #pittsburgh