Besides several plans by local developers to reshape Oakland, the neighborhood is also facing two other new major construction projects in the new year — a new UPMC hospital facility and a South Oakland apartment complex.
The Oakland Planning and Development Corp. held its monthly Oakland-wide community meeting Tuesday evening to discuss updated plans...
‘Does not help our neighborhood’: OPDC discusses Walnut Capital proposal
During Monday night’s Oakland Planning and Development Corp. public meeting, Jonathan Kamin, Walnut Capital’s attorney, said Oakland is on a “downward spiral.”
“Right now Central Oakland is not sustainable as we stand here today,” Kamin said.“There is no grocery store in Oakland today, there are no true amenities or businesses that serve people that...
Sports Podcast | Road to ACC Champions
Staff writers Brian Sherry and Jermaine Sykes discuss Pitt football’s performance this season, standout players and their predictions for how the team will fare at the ACC Championships in Charlotte, North Carolina on Saturday.
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Pitt rises to No. 15 in second-to-last College Football Playoff rankings
Pitt’s slow but steady ascension through the College Football Playoff rankings over the last few weeks continued on Tuesday, when it rose two spots to No. 15. This is the highest the Panthers have been ranked in any poll this season, including the Associated Press Poll which slots Pitt at No. 17 this week.
The Panthers remain the highest-ranked ACC...
‘As authentic as it comes’: Former coaches reflect on Pickett’s career
OCEAN TOWNSHIP, N.J. — He surveyed the defense in front of him, before throwing a pass to an open receiver.
The receivers who Kenny Pickett, now Pitt’s redshirt senior quarterback, didn’t target came back to the huddle clamoring for him to throw the ball their way — claiming they were open. The quarterback looked around the huddle at the disgruntled...
Sorority changes bylaws to welcome non-binary, transgender students
For members of Pitt’s chapter of Phi Sigma Rho, a social engineering and STEM sorority, excluding non-binary and trangender people from Greek organizations is unacceptable. The sorority recently updated its bylaws to be more welcoming through inclusive language and pronoun use...
Loewe’s put-back stuns Panthers in 54-53 loss to Minnesota
As sophomore guard Femi Odukale’s half-court heave bounced off the right side of the rim and the final buzzer sounded, the crowd at the Petersen Events Center let out a collective groan.
Their team had given them hope — only to crush it slowly as they let what looked like a sure win slip through their fingers.
Pitt men’s basketball, on its heels after...
Opinion | With all that cars have taken, why can’t we let them go?
Cake’s 2001 song “Comfort Eagle” — an unsubtle but witty critique of the American way — opens with an infomercial-esque pitch, with lead singer John McCrea droning, “We are building a religion, we are building it bigger / We are widening the corridors and adding more lanes.”
If we take these lyrics literally, it just about sums up transportation policy...
Pitt students camp outside WPU for ACC Championship Game tickets
A line of eager Pitt students camped out in front of the William Pitt Union on Monday evening with tents and blankets, snaking up to the sidewalk lining Fifth Avenue and back around toward the Schenley Quad.
The hundreds of students stood in wait, ready to stay out overnight despite sub-freezing temperatures and an impending snow storm so that they...
Editorial | Top six study tips for finals
Thanksgiving break was fun and all, but now it’s time for a generally miserable couple of weeks as we trudge our way through final papers, projects and exams. Luckily, we’ve compiled some of our favorite study tips to make this process ever so slightly less stressful — reading this isn’t a bad way to put off doing work either.
Throw your phone across...
Trey Songz Is Investigated By The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department i
Trey Songz is investigated by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. Check out the available reports about all this. 'It looks like authorities are investigating #TreySongz in Las Vegas. According to @tmz_tv, Law enforcement sources advise that the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is currently looking into claims of a sexual assault...
David Adefeso Tells Fans How To Starts Building Credit From Scratch
David Adefeso is telling fans and followers how to start building credit from scratch. Check out his post here. 'No matter how much cash you have, with good credit, I’ll always be able to afford more than you” That’s the lifelong lesson my old boss once taught me. Unfortunately, many people go through life locked out of the American financial system...
SOURCE SPORTS: LeBron James Tests Positive For COVID-19
I n a breaking story from TMZ Sports, NBA star LeBron James tested positive today(November 30) for COVID-19. He was also given a follow-up PCR test to confirm the positive test and that came up negative, but then a third test confirmed his diagnosis.
He will miss tonight’s...
Porsha Williams Meets Her Fans On Tour – See Her Pics
Porsha Williams shared a post on her social media account from her tour of book promotion. Check out the post that she shared on her social media account. 'NYC & NJ #Swipe for times. I can’t wait to meet you all tomorrow! Make sure to come say hi and grab your copy of The Pursuit of Porsha TOMORROW!' Porsha captioned her post. Someone said: 'Idk,...
Kanye West Meets With L.A. City Leaders To Address Homeless Crisis
A recent report from TMZ has revealed that Kanye West is taking steps with Los Angeles community organizations to address the city’s homeless epidemic. The Hip Hop/fashion mogul has been meeting with the leaders of several charity organizations in an effort to implement some...
Sean Paul Secures Best Reggae Album Grammy Nomination For Seventh Album
Multi-award-winning and Billboard chart topping, international recording artist Sean Paul has been nominated Best Reggae Album for the 64th annual GRAMMY Awards set to take place on January 31.
With the vision and undertone of ‘collaboration over confrontation’ Sean...
SOURCE SPORTS: Mets, Max Scherzer Agree to 3-Year, $130M Deal
Max Scherzer is New York City’s new 100 million dollar man. Scherzer and the New York Mets have agreed to a three-year, $130 million contract. ESPN notes Scherzer has the option of opting out of the contract following the second season of the deal.
The deal averages $43.33...
Fetty Wap Accepts Delay In Drug Case Amid “Plea Negotiations”
Fetty Wap’s federal drug case is delayed until next year.
Rolling Stone reported Monday that Fetty has agreed to a two-month delay for the case which will give the rapper time to negotiate a possible plea deal with prosecutors.
The New Jersey native, who’s real name is Willie Junior Maxwell the Third, was arrested by the FBI prior to his set at Rolling...
Trey Songz Under Investigation For Las Vegas Sexual Assault Accusations
Trey Songz is under investigations for sexual assault allegations in Las Vegas.
On Monday, TMZ reported that police in Sin City are looking into claims made against Trey who was in town to celebrate his 37th birthday.
According to reports, the alleged incident occurred at The...
Kim Kardashian Asks “Why Virgil?!” in Touching Instagram Post
Kim Kardashian also has fond memories of Virgil Abloh. Following the death of the multi-faceted superstar, Kardashian shared images of the two with a touching message:
God doesn’t make mistakes. I know that but I still can’t help but ask why. Why Virgil?! Why him so soon?
it’s...
[WATCH] Kevin Hart Details Why Becoming a Billionaire is About More Than the Money
Kevin Hart is currently making the runs around the media circuit in support of his new hit Netflix Series, True Story. Hart pulled up on Gayle King at CBS Mornings to speak about the series but also revealed his aim to be a billionaire before he turns 45.
Currently 42 years old, Hart let King know that the goal isn’t about the money, but instead the...
[WATCH] Jamie Foxx Nails Three-Pointers with Luka Doncic
Hey man, Jamie Foxx can do anything. The Oscar, Grammy, and Golden Globe-winning superstar can also be a spot-up shooter for the Dallas Mavericks.
Foxx was on hand at the Dallas Mavericks game and was able to get some pregame fun in with their superstar Luka Doncic. During...
Common and Tiffany Haddish Break Up Due to Being “Just Too Busy”
Busy lifestyles have cost Tiffany Haddish and Common their relationship. PEOPLE reports the two split because “both of them are just too busy for a serious relationship.”
Haddish first confirmed their relationship in August 2020 while appearing on Steve-O’s podcast. The two...