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New Restaurants + Arrest Following Dog Discovered With Stab Wound
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Good morning, everybody! Happy Monday. I hope you had a wonderful weekend. The fall foliage around Pittsburgh seems to be in nearly peak conditions. (We'll focus on that as our weekend recap instead of the Steelers game.) Here's all the community news you need to know right now. Today's briefing includes news about:
- New restaurants, like Alihan's Coffee and Breakfast, The Hungry Cowgirl and more
- Pittsburgh police report a safe finding of missing 12-year-old Jaliana Montgomery
- Toto-Thon raises more than $30,000 to help provide resources to those with autism
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Here are the top stories today in Pittsburgh:
1. New eateries have opened in the Pittsburgh area that you should know about. First up: Alihan's Coffee and Breakfast. Alihan and Martina Hanoglu opened their fourth restaurant three weeks ago on Sixth Street. For their latest endeavor, the couple is diving into Pittsburgh's underserved breakfast market, where there are few international breakfast options. Hanoglu says the restaurant is also reflective of her family's culinary heritage. Hanoglu says that a Turkish breakfast typically includes an array of dishes, including cheese and vegetable platters, eggs, sausage, bread and honey, and it's all meant to be shared. The restaurant offers a "Turkish breakfast for two" with many of the country's signature breakfast dishes, all of which can be ordered individually. Next: The Hungry Cowgirl. A local chef and caterer came up with an idea — a delivery-only restaurant — that would tap into the ever-expanding market for food at your doorstep, but find a better way to do it. Focusing on Tex-Mex cuisine, their menu includes items such as The Hungry Cowgirl Bowl (brown rice, slow-roasted chicken, barbacoa beef, romaine, pico de gallo, black beans, salsa and guacamole) and a vegan bowl with tofu tinga plus toppings. In addition, there are fajita kits, nacho kits and Frito pies, aka Walking Tacos, plus various sides. Finally, we've got Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams in Bakery Square. A grand opening celebration is scheduled for Oct. 20, and there will be free scoops.
2) A woman was taken to the hospital in critical but stable condition after being found shot in Pittsburgh's Homewood South neighborhood. The incident happened a little after 4:15 p.m. yesterday in the area of Brushton Avenue and Frankstown Avenue. Pittsburgh Public Safety reports that the woman was found inside a parked car with a gunshot wound to the side. Police described her as being in her early 20s. No arrests have been announced, and an investigation is ongoing.
3) Pittsburgh police arrested a man after discovering a dog suffering from a stab wound Saturday evening. Around 4 p.m., police responded to an apartment complex on the 200 block of Reifert Street after blood was discovered in a hallway of the building. A male suspect, later identified as Trendon Mobely, 38, of Knoxville, with a dog that had a laceration to its neck was discovered at a nearby McDonald's, police said. Animal Care and Control retrieved the dog and took it for emergency veterinary care. Mr. Mobley confirmed that he lived at the Reifert Street address and admitted that he swung a knife at the dog because it bit him. However, police noted in the criminal complaint that there is no indication that Mr. Mobley was bitten by the dog. He is currently facing one felony charge of aggravated cruelty to an animal and one misdemeanor charge of false identification to law enforcement authorities.
4) The 14th Annual Toto Thon fundraiser took place Friday night. The name of the event comes from the organization Parents in Toto, a non-profit that runs a community center. It provides resources, social programs, and educational events for those with autism. This year, the group raised nearly $32,000 to keep providing those services to the community at no cost to those who need them. "We believe that social-based support is the best way to help build a community," said Allison Broaddrick, the interim executive director. "We want to go back to the days when we have a neighborhood that supports each other and is there in times of need." The group is based in Zelienople but provides support for individuals and families throughout southwestern Pennsylvania.
5) Pittsburgh Police are updating the public about the finding of a missing 12-year-old, Jaliana Montgomery. According to police, she went missing on Friday in the area of Woods Run near Highview Cemetery. Police described her as 5'2", 105 pounds with red curly hair. Anyone with information was asked to call police at 412-323-7141. "Jaliana Montgomery has been safely located. Thank you to the media and the public for sharing the information," a police spokesperson said.
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Today in Pittsburgh:
- Taps & Apps Happy Hour (5:00 PM)
- Business and Finance Committee Meeting (5:30 PM)
- North Hills Coin Club - Northland Public Library (6:00 PM)
- Cooking Class at Guy's (6:00 PM)
- Second Monday of the Month Evening Book Discussion (6:30 PM)
- Historical Society - Borough of Baldwin (7:00 PM)
- Walk Away With Your Own Bouquet - Mount Lebanon Public Library (7:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: "More than 100 people turned out in Pittsburgh on Saturday to fight for abortion rights, part of a nationwide day of action. The event, titled "Women's Wave: We Won't Go Back," was organized by Women's March Pittsburgh. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via Instagram)
- US National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA: "It certainly is a beautiful afternoon to go leaf peeping. With the clear sky, you can actually see on the GOES-16 satellite where those colors are popping. " (US National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA via Facebook)
- The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust: "The first week of Frozen - The Musical as been a truckload of fun! ❄️❄️❄️ If you've seen the show already, what was your favorite part? If you're seeing it week two, what are you most excited for?" (The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust via Facebook)
- Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens: "Our Garden Railroad is finally open! Join us on a TRAM-endous journey through our miniature recreations of National Parks." (Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens via Facebook)
- Visit Pittsburgh: "Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in Pittsburgh! 🎉 Enjoy a delicious meal, shop, visit a salon and more at one of our Latin-owned businesses. ➡️ https://bit.ly/3rGVo5f #LovePGH 📍The Colombian Spot" (Visit Pittsburgh via Facebook)
- Bike Pittsburgh: "We've teamed up with The Wheel Mill to bring you two Fundamentals of City Cycling Classes at their practice facility this month! If you're a novice rider, the Fundamentals classes will help you practice balance and positioning. " (Bike Pittsburgh via Facebook)
- Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh: "Welcome the Halloween season with these thrilling and chilling ghost stories--perfect for teens. #PGHReads #CLPStaffPicks #SpookySZN #CLPTeenspace " (Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh via Facebook)
- Friends of the Riverfront: "Save the date for October 15, and join us at the Clean Water Festival! The event is from 11am- 3pm in Millvale Riverfront Park, and will include exhibitors, activities, and food trucks." (Friends of the Riverfront via Facebook)
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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update.
— Rachel Tasker
About me: Rachel is a native Pennsylvanian with stops in Erie and State College before making Pittsburgh her home in 2020. She's got a background in a little bit of everything... from working in media newsrooms and public health to the 2016 Presidential election in Washington, D.C. and the 2019 Super Bowl where (surprise!) Tom Brady won... AGAIN. She loves good coffee, bad reality T.V., attending local events and trying new food in the 412. She resides in the South Hills.
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