Pittsburgh/ Community & Society
Published on January 08, 2020
Top Pittsburgh news: Penguins co-owner's son dead at 27; State Rep. Readshaw to retire; morePhoto: Daniel Lobo/Flickr

Here's the most recent top news you may have missed in Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh Penguins co-owner Ronald Burkle’s son Andrew dead at 27

Andrew Burkle, the son of billionaire businessman and Pittsburgh Penguins co-owner Ronald Burkle, died Monday at age 27.

Read the full story on New York Daily News.

Pittsburgh Symphony announces new Pops conductor

The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra's Pops series is under new leadership. Musician and entertainer Byron Stripling will serve as the next principal conductor of the PSO Pops series. Stripling has performed at Carnegie Hall and with the jazz bands of Count Basie, Dizzy Gillespie and Dave Brubek.

Read the full story on WESA.

Pittsburgh state House Rep. Harry Readshaw is retiring at end of year

State Rep. Harry Readshaw (D-Carrick) has represented Pittsburgh's southern neighborhoods in Harrisburg for more than 25 years. Today, he announced his intention to retire at the end of this year. Readshaw is 78 years old. 

Read the full story on Pittsburgh City Paper.

Pittsburgh Steelers sign former Pitt Panthers running back Darrin Hall to reserve/future contract

A familiar faced has been signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Read the full story on CBS Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh Korean restaurant ranks in Yelp's top 100 places to eat in 2020

A Pittsburgh restaurant has made Yelp's list of America's top 100 places to eat in the new year.

Read the full story on CBS Pittsburgh.


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