Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Wednesday, April 8:
Man stabbed in leg in Troy Hill
A man was stabbed in the leg Tuesday in Pittsburgh’s Troy Hill neighborhood, police said.
Officers were dispatched at about 3:40 p.m. to the 2100 block of Lowrie Street, the city’s police blotter reported. Upon arriving, they found an adult man with a single stab wound to his leg.
Police said the attacker reportedly fled the scene on foot.
The victim was transported to the hospital by Pittsburgh emergency medical services. He was in stable condition, according to the police report.
The investigation is active and ongoing as of Wednesday morning.
Multi-vehicle crash causes delays on Route 51
A multi-vehicle crash Wednesday morning shut down a portion of Route 51 for a time.
The incident closed all lanes between Moredale Street and Whited and Colerain streets on the border between Brookline and Carrick. The crash scene has been cleared and traffic is moving again.
The crash took place just after 5:40 a.m., the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation website said.
Pittsburgh Marathon spots sell out
The Dick’s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon has sold out for 2026, marking another milestone year for the event as participation continues to surge.
Organizers told TribLive reporters in February that this year’s marathon was expected to be the largest in event history, with more than 50,000 participants expected.
With all entries for the full 26.2-mile race May 3 filled, a waitlist has been created for those still hoping to participate if a spot becomes available.
Other activities are still available, such as the UPMC Health Plan Pittsburgh Half Marathon and its official walking division, the UPMC Health Plan Pittsburgh back Half Marathon, the FedEx Pittsburgh Marathon Relay and the GNC Pittsburgh 4-Mile Fitness Challenge, according to P3R’s website.
Anyone interested in the remaining events can sign up online.