Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Friday, May 29:
1 injured in East Liberty assault
A man was taken to a hospital in critical condition Thursday after apparently being assaulted by a group of people in East Liberty, according to Pittsburgh police.
Officers were called to the area of South St. Clair and Eva streets just before 5 p.m. The wounded man was unconscious and not breathing.
Several people were detained and taken in for questioning, police said. No charges have been announced.
Jam on Walnut canceled
The Jam on Walnut Summer Concert series has been canceled for this year, according to Think Shadyside.
The cancellation was the result of growing concerns about community safety, cleanliness, underage drinking and an inability to coordinate the event.
Think Shadyside said a new free summer music series will be held from June to September on Walnut Street.
More details have not been announced.
South Side block party plans
Planning of weekly block parties on Pittsburgh’s South Side is underway, being led by members of the South Side Hospitality Partnership, according to TribLive news partner WTAE.
South Side Street Fest would be held Friday and Saturday nights, with Carson Street being closed to vehicles between 12th and 18th streets from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. The first South Side Street Fest is being planned for June 20, though permits with the city have yet to be worked out, the news outlet reported.
Organizers said the event would serve as an effort to improve the South Side’s image from unruly crowds and danger. Residents, community advocates and business owners told TribLive last year that they were embarking on a concerted effort to rebrand the neighborhood known for its bar and nightlife.
Rachel Carson Bridge to close for 2 weeks
The Rachel Carson Bridge (Ninth Street Bridge) in Pittsburgh is set to close for two weeks starting Tuesday for the Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival.
The permit granted to the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and Flyspace Productions allows for the closure from 8 a.m. Tuesday to 4 p.m. June 16, according to Pittsburgh public works.