President Barack Obama concluded the G-20 Summit in the Steel City Friday with the announcement that a new era of engagement and cooperation has been “forged in Pittsburgh.” He pointed to the economy and said significant steps have been taken to “bring the global economy back from the brink” and to prevent a “second great [...]

An illegal march through Lawrenceville ended in tears yesterday. Around 2 p.m. Thursday, anarchists gathered alongside anti-abortion supporters in Arsenal Park. The two groups enjoyed a shouting match, with “God will forgive you if you repent” responded to with “Jesus was an anarchist” while spectators looked on.

Late morning protests on Liberty Avenue in Pittsburgh Thursday were a peaceful, organized contrast to the day’s later events in Arsenal Park in Lawrenceville. Riot police ordered people off the road and sprayed tear gas to quell the unsanctioned protest to the G-20 Summit that formed in Arsenal park; security personnel read signs and listened [...]

On the 24th and the 25th, news editor Julia Nene, online editor Mike Ramsey, and faculty adviser Dr. Laurie Miller will be in Pittsburgh covering the G-20 as it happens. Live or almost-live coverage will be posted throughout the weekend here. We will also be posting roving updates on our Twitter. It’s a good thing [...]