The week in pictures in Pittsburgh and surrounding areas as seen through the eyes of our photojournalists. Check back regularly as we update from across our region throughout the week.
Pirates catcher Jacob Stallings tags out Cubs catcher Wilson Contreras at home plate in the fifth inning Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. (Matt Freed/Post-Gazette)A Cubs fan chugs his beer in center field as his team takes on the Pirates Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. (Matt Freed/Post-Gazette)Pirates first base coach Tarrik Brock talks with third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes on first base as as they take on the Cubs in the first inning Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. (Matt Freed/Post-Gazette)Pirates second baseman Adam Frazier dives for a base hit by Cubs right fielder Jason Heyward in the second inning Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. (Matt Freed/Post-Gazette)Pirates manager Derek Shelton along with the medical staff attend to third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes who appeared to have hurt his hand against the Cubs in the first inning Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. (Matt Freed/Post-Gazette)Mimi Darragh with Pittsburgh Area Pax Christi prays during the organization’s annual Way of the Cross / Way of Compassion – a public procession using prayer and silence to commemorate Christs passion – on Wood Street Friday, Apr. 2, 2021, in Wilkinsburg. Pittsburgh Area Pax Christi USA is a lay and religious Catholic organization that promotes peace, justice and nonviolence through prayer, study and action. (Pam Panchak/Post-Gazette)The Roberto Clemente Bridge and PNC Park photographed on Friday, April 2, 2021. (Andrew Rush/Post-Gazette)Shelly Sommers, left, hugs Heather Johnson, of UPMC, after receiving her vaccine during a clinic hosted by UPMC and the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena on Thursday, April 1, 2021, in Uptown. (Andrew Rush/Post-Gazette)
Ana Nunez, of York, leads protesters in chants during a rally on Ridge Road near Settler’s Cabin Park, about a mile away from where President Joe Biden is scheduled to give remarks, Wednesday, March 31, 2021, in Robinson. The rally was organized by CASA, Casa San Jose, Pittsburgh United, Pennsylvania United, and SEIU in support of a path to citizenship for essential immigrant workers, more support for care workers, and more demands. (Alexandra Wimley/Post-Gazette)A police officer on a motorcycle rides by as protesters chant and hold signs during a rally on Ridge Road near Settler’s Cabin Park, about a mile away from where President Joe Biden is scheduled to give remarks, Wednesday, March 31, 2021, in Robinson. The rally was organized by CASA, Casa San Jose, Pittsburgh United, Pennsylvania United, and SEIU in support of a path to citizenship for essential immigrant workers, more support for care workers, and more demands. (Alexandra Wimley/Post-Gazette)Vaccine doses are prepared during a vaccine clinic for pregnant women, Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at UPMC Magee-Women’s Hospital in Oakland. (Alexandra Wimley/Post-Gazette)Valerie Lopez, of Pine, receives a COVID-19 vaccine during a vaccine clinic for pregnant women, Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at UPMC Magee-Women’s Hospital in Oakland. (Alexandra Wimley/Post-Gazette)Carl Redwood, project director of the Pittsburgh Black Worker Center, address the crowd during a rally Wednesday, March 31, 2021, on the steps of the City County Building, Downtown. Several dozen people gathered to protest the broken promises by democrats over the years and are calling on President Joe Biden to fulfill those promises. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)People hold signs during a rally Wednesday, March 31, 2021, on the steps of the City County Building, Downtown. Several dozen people gathered to protest the broken promises by democrats over the years and are calling on President Joe Biden to fulfill those promises. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)Air Force One lands at the Pittsburgh International Airport Wednesday, March 31, 2021, in Coraopolis. (Peter Diana/Post-Gazette)Stiltwalker Dr. Boogie brightens up a grey cloudy day at the end of the Bunny Hop Trail – a drive-though visit with the Easter Bunny and friends – at Fairview Park Wednesday, Mar. 31, 2021, in South Fayette. The event was presented by Dollar Bank and South Fayette Township. (Pam Panchak/Post-Gazette)Carolyn Morelock, 15, from South Fayette greets visitors at the beginning of the Bunny Hop Trail – a drive-though visit with the Easter Bunny and friends – at Fairview Park Wednesday, Mar. 31, 2021, in South Fayette. The event was presented by Dollar Bank and South Fayette. (Pam Panchak/Post-Gazette)Dr. Howard B. Slaughter, Jr., President & CEO of Habitat Pittsburgh begins a press conference announcing the completion of the newest Veterans home by the organization while Sarah Cok, construction crew leader for Habitat Pittsburgh, finishes tying the ribbon for the ceremony Wednesday, Mar. 31, 2021, in Larimer. The home is the 105th completed by the Veterans Homeownership Initiative. (Pam Panchak/Post-Gazette)A man bikes on a piece of land jutting into the Youghiogheny River at Boston Ballfield Park, Tuesday, March 30, 2021, in McKeesport. (Alexandra Wimley/Post-Gazette)
The mural Masks On & Six Feet Apart, by artist Janel young, at 6th Avenue and Wood Street, Downtown, on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. (Steve Mellon/Post-Gazette)The United Steelworkers projects its ‘Bat Light’ onto a water tower to welcome President Joe Biden as he makes his first presidential visit to the Pittsburgh area on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, across from Drury Inn & Suites Pittsburgh Airport Settlers Ridge in Robinson. The USW plans to project their message again in the same place Wednesday morning, weather permitting. (Emily Matthews/Post-Gazette)The Carpenters Pittsburgh Training Center Tuesday, March 30, 2021, in Collier, Pa. (Matt Freed/Post-Gazette)Workers stand outside Allegheny Technologies Inc. as they strike against the company, Tuesday, March 30, 2021, in Brackenridge, Pa. (Matt Freed/Post-Gazette)A barn along State Route 165 on Tuesday, March 30, 2019, in New Springfield, Ohio. (Andrew Rush/Post-Gazette)Dalan Wilkerson, of McKeesport, working on his game Tuesday, March 30, 2021, on the basketball courts in Harrison Village, in McKeesport. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)Laura Del Rosso, a math teacher at Wilkins Elementary Steam Academy, assists students off the bus students during the Woodland Hills School District reopening of schools Monday, March 29, 2021, in Wilkins. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)Firefighters respond to a fire at 301 William Street on Monday, March 29, 2021, in Millvale. Two firefighters were injured with one being transported to the hospital with burns. (Emily Matthews/Post-Gazette)Kelly Smith, left, drops off her kids, Tyler Raglin, 5th grade, and Jayce Raglin, Kindergarten, at Manchester Academic Charter School on the first day of in-person learning via a hybrid schedule on Monday, March 29, 2021, in Manchester. (Andrew Rush/Post-Gazette)Josh Morton, of General Window Cleaning, hangs from the side of Mathews International as he cleans on Monday, March 29, 2021, on the North Shore. (Andrew Rush/Post-Gazette)Trees in full bloom along the Allegheny River near the 7th St. Bridge on Monday, March 29, 2021, on the North Shore. (Andrew Rush/Post-Gazette)Vietnam veteran and former Steelers legendary running back Rocky Bleier speaks during a tribute to Vietnam veterans Monday, March 29, 2021, at the Vietnam Veterans Monument on the North Shore. Mr. Bleier was awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze Star for his service in Vietnam. Today, March 29, is observed as National Vietnam Veterans Day. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)The Rev. Noah Evans blesses the palms during a service for Palm Sunday, Sunday, March 28, 2021, in the parking lot of St Paul’s Episcopal Church in Mt. Lebanon. (Alexandra Wimley/Post-Gazette)Liliana Zhang, 3, and her mother Fan Fan, of Shadyside, stay dry while walking in the rain on Fifth Avenue, Sunday, March 28, 2021, in Oakland. (Alexandra Wimley/Post-Gazette)
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