Century III's Decline, Shazier's Improvement & More: 2018 Wrap

PITTSBURGH, PA - There was no shortage of memorable events in and around Pittsburgh in 2018. Which ones did Patch readers find the most interesting?

Between now and year's end, Patch is counting down 2018's most-read stories. Today let’s tackle numbers 40 through 31.

40. Peter’s Pub Closes
With little warning, the owners of the venerable tavern that had been a mainstay on the University of Pittsburgh campus sold the bar after 44 years.

39. Antonio Brown Sued, Allegedly Nearly Hit Child With Furniture
A parent alleged that the Steelers wide receiver nearly killed his toddler in April when he threw furniture off of his apartment balcony in a violent rage. Brown denied the allegation.

38. 29 Pittsburgh Communities Make Top 100 Places To Live In PA
A study affirmed what many of us already knew: Southwestern Pennsylvania has many great communities.

37. Former “Dance Moms” Star Abby Lee Miller Diagnosed With Cancer
The troubling diagnosis came a month after she was released from a federal prison.

36. Dilapidated Downtown Eyesore Getting $63 Million Makeover
The vacant seven-story building at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and Smithfield Street will be known as The Icon.

35. Popular Pittsburgh Restaurant Owner Charged With Sexual Assault
The owner of a Regent Square restaurant was charged with attacking a South Side woman after breaking into her home.

34. Bidding Farewell To WTAE’s Joe DeNardo
The beloved meteorologist passed away in June.

33. PA’s Largest Home Built On Tax Fraud, Indictment Says
The owner was indicted on charges that include he fraudulently claimed construction of the 39,000-square-foot mansion as a corporate business expense.

32. Ryan Shazier’s Slow But Steady Recovery
After suffering a devastating spinal cord injury, the Steelers’ star linebacker was released from the hospital and now can walk again.

31. Century III Mall’s Likely Last Christmas
The mall seems likely to close before the 2019 holiday shopping season

2018 Wrap: Stories 50-41.

Photo: Eric Heyl/Patch staff.

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