University of Pittsburgh police on Sunday night arrested two people, including a student, on trespassing charges as officials worked to clear pro-Palestinian protesters who had moved from City of Pittsburgh property onto school grounds. Jared Stonesifer, a Pitt spokesman, confirmed the arrests but said Monday that he did not have
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Through marches, bike rides, die-ins, artmaking, and heated counter-demonstrations, protesters against the war in Gaza remain resolute in their calls for a ceasefire.
“Free Palestine!” and “Cease fire now!” chants could be heard in Pittsburgh’s Friendship Park on Saturday as about 100 people gathered for a solidarity vigil in support of Palestine. Hosted by two groups — Jewish Voice for Peace Pittsburgh and Students for Justice in Palestine at the University of Pittsburgh
The 12-foot puppet Little Amal marched through the North Shore Riverfront Park escorted by soaring puppet doves. Amidst these doves were handwritten notes from local children listing the opportunities they feel all kids deserve. Little Amal is a puppet modeled after a 10-year-old Syrian refugee. She serves as a symbol of the barriers refugee children.