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Week in Photos: May 29 – June 4, 2022

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.

People walk in the Pittsburgh Pride Revolution March to celebrate Pride Month, Saturday, June 4, 2022, Downtown. (Alexandra Wimley/Post-Gazette)
Isobel Vosler, 7, of Ben Avon, plays under a large rainbow flag at the start of the Pittsburgh Pride Revolution March to celebrate Pride Month, Saturday, June 4, 2022, Downtown. (Alexandra Wimley/Post-Gazette)
An attendee takes a photo of another person waving a rainbow flag before the Pittsburgh Pride Revolution March to celebrate Pride Month, Saturday, June 4, 2022, in front of the City-County Building, Downtown. (Alexandra Wimley/Post-Gazette)
Marchers fill Fifth Avenue during the Pittsburgh Pride Revolution March to celebrate Pride Month, Saturday, June 4, 2022, Downtown. An estimated crowd of between 35,000-39,000 were in attendance per organizer Dena Stanley, founder, TransYOUniting. (Alexandra Wimley/Post-Gazette)
Actor, singer, author, and Pittsburgh native Billy Porter waves at the crowd while riding in a car as the grand marshal of the Pittsburgh Pride Revolution March to celebrate Pride Month, Saturday, June 4, 2022, Downtown. (Alexandra Wimley/Post-Gazette)
Rev. Glenn Grayson, above, and local city outreach workers pray as they remember those who have been lost to gun violence at the CARES/REACH 2nd Annual March for PEACE from Wesley Center Church on Centre Ave., to CARES/Sunny’s Community Garden on Granville St., on Saturday, June 4, 2022, in the Hill District. The march is to honor those who lost their lives, as well as raise awareness of gun violence. (Maya Giron/Post-Gazette)
From left to right: Gisele Barreto Fetterman, wife of John Fetterman, Austin Davis, August (Fetterman’s son), and Josh Shapiro.
Gisele Barreto Fetterman and her son August give a speech to support Josh Shapiro and Austin Davis’ campaign at their new campaign office on 6401 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, on Saturday afternoon, Jun 4, 2022. (Alicia Chiang/ Post-Gazette)
Mara Nannini goes up to the stage during Venus de Mars & All the Pretty Horses performance at the Northside Festival, part of the Three Rivers Arts Festival, on Saturday, June 4, 2022, on the Northside. The 63rd annual Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival is a ten-day festival of live performances and visual arts center in the Cultural District of Pittsburgh from June 3-12. (Maya Giron/Post-Gazette)
A fisherman casts a line on a cool foggy morning while fishing the Monongahela River at Duck Hollow Friday, June 3, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (Pam Panchak/Post-Gazette)
Caitlyn Abt, left, and Erin Fulton, right, are a part of flyspaceproductions and have been helping to put together trust towers with maps of the festival on them on Thursday June 2, 2022. According to Abt, flyspace has partnered with the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust to help with the behind the scenes work. (Mary Flavin/Post-Gazette)
Workers help to set up food stands that will have food such as gyros, funnel cakes, ice cream and more for the Three Rivers Arts Festival on Thursday June 2, 2022. The stands are situated at the Backyard at 8th and Penn. (Mary Flavin/Post-Gazette)
One of the main stages was getting set up on Thursday June 2, 2022 for the Three Rivers Arts Festival located in the Cultural District. The festival will last from Friday June 3 to Sunday June 12, 2022. 10 days full of music, arts, performances, and more. (Mary Flavin/Post-Gazette)
Falk Laboratory School students Sasha Koedinger, left, and Sofia Rinaldo, right, look over documents from one of the several collections from the Heinz History Center pertaining to the Vietnam War. The collections work to bring the human element to life through photos, letters, and documents. (Mary Flavin/Post-Gazette)
On Thursday June 2, 2022, students from Falk Laboratory School went to the Heinz History Center to look at collections that reflect the experience of people from the Vietnam War. Sierra Green, archivist for the Heinz History Center, said that the exhibit was here to help reflect experiences from the war by utilizing personal artifacts that recreate a person from that time and make the history seem not so far away. (Mary Flavin/Post-Gazette)
Sierra Green, archivist for the Heinz History Center, left, helps Falk Laboratory School students Sean Gaines, middle, and Lorenzo Morrison, right, look over photos from the Frank Gottileb collection on Thursday June 2, 2022. Looking through these collections help answer the question: can we live together? The question was posed by their social studies teacher, Greg Wittig, and student teacher Grant Schaefer, as a part of their final project. (Mary Flavin/Post-Gazette)
Ula Muya works in a small urban garden on North Charles Street Thursday, June 2, 2022, on the North Side. (Post-Gazette)
Dr. Denise Johnson, Secretary, PA Department of Health answers a question about expanded Syringe Services during a press conference Thursday, June 2, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (Pam Panchak/Post-Gazette)
A water main break causes water to shoot into the air along Madison at Spring Garden Avenue in East Allegheny Thursday, June 2, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (Pam Panchak/Post-Gazette)
A water main break causes water to shoot into the air along Madison at Spring Garden Avenue in East Allegheny Thursday, June 2, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (Pam Panchak/Post-Gazette)
A water main break causes water to shoot into the air along Madison at Spring Garden Avenue in East Allegheny Thursday, June 2, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (Pam Panchak/Post-Gazette)
Neeli Bendapudi, Penn State’s new president, learns about the automated inventory system showcased in Digital Foundry’s grand opening on Wednesday, Jun. 1, 2022. Digital Foundry is a new initiative partnering with Economic Growth Connection of Westmoreland and Penn State New Kensington to provide high-tech training and spaces to connect students with the industry. (Alicia Chiang/Post-Gazette)
Eric Holmes, Pittsburgh City Police Commander and Chief of Staff, was named Duquesne University’s chief of police and director of public safety on Wednesday, June 1, 2022. President of Duquesne University, Ken Gormley, right, stands beside Eric Holmes as he is being sworn in. (Mary Flavin/Post-Gazette)
The recount of votes cast in the Republican Primary for the office of U.S. Senator begins at the Elections Division Warehouse on the North Side Wednesday, June 1, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (Pam Panchak/Post-Gazette)
The recount of votes cast in the Republican Primary for the office of U.S. Senator begins at the Elections Division Warehouse on the North Side Wednesday, June 1, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (Pam Panchak/Post-Gazette)
Workers install a CLT (cross-laminated timber) panel on the third floor of an apartment complex under construction at the corner of West North Avenue and Federal Street on the North Side on Wednesday, June 1, 2022. CLT panels consist of several layers of lumber boards stacked in alternating directions, bonded with adhesive and then pressed. The apartment complex, called 6 West North, includes 46 units and will tie together the Garden Theater block, which includes the former Masonic Hall and the Bradberry Building. (Steve Mellon/Post-Gazette)
A crane hoists CLT (cross-laminated timber) panels to the third floor of an apartment complex under construction at the corner of West North Avenue and Federal Street on the North Side on Wednesday, June 1, 2022. CLT panels consist of several layers of lumber boards stacked in alternating directions, bonded with adhesive and then pressed. The apartment complex, called 6 West North, includes 46 units and will tie together the Garden Theater block, which includes the former Masonic Hall and the Bradberry Building. (Steve Mellon/Post-Gazette)
Seneca Valley Lexie Hames pitches against North Allegheny in the WPIAL Class 3A softball championship Wednesday June 1, 2022, at Lilley Field at California University of Pennsylvania in California. (Post-Gazette)
Seneca Valley Maddie Gross is greeted by teammates after hitting a two run homer against North Allegheny in the WPIAL Class 3A softball championship Wednesday June 1, 2022, at Lilley Field at California University of Pennsylvania in California. (Post-Gazette)

Seneca Valley players celebrate their victory over North Allegheny in the WPIAL Class 3A softball championship Wednesday June 1, 2022, at Lilley Field at California University of Pennsylvania in California. (Post-Gazette)

Seneca Valley players celebrate their victory over North Allegheny in the WPIAL Class 3A softball championship Wednesday June 1, 2022, at Lilley Field at California University of Pennsylvania in California. (Post-Gazette)
Seneca Valley Lily Hicks (24) claps after stealing third base against North Allegheny in the WPIAL Class 3A softball championship Wednesday June 1, 2022, at Lilley Field at California University of Pennsylvania in California. (Post-Gazette)
West Allegheny players and fans celebrate their win over Peters Township in the WPIAL Class 5A baseball championship, Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at Wild Things Park in Washington. (Alexandra Wimley/Post-Gazette)
West Allegheny pitcher Nathan Nolan (12) hoists the trophy and cheers while he and other players celebrate their win over Peters Township in the WPIAL Class 5A baseball championship, Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at Wild Things Park in Washington. (Alexandra Wimley/Post-Gazette)
South Park players celebrate their 11-1 victory over Mohawk in the WPIAL Class 3A baseball championship, Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at Wild Things Park in Washington. (Alexandra Wimley/Post-Gazette)
South Park players celebrate their 11-1 victory over Mohawk in the WPIAL Class 3A baseball championship, Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at Wild Things Park in Washington. (Alexandra Wimley/Post-Gazette)
South Park players celebrate with fans after their 11-1 victory over Mohawk in the WPIAL Class 3A baseball championship, Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at Wild Things Park in Washington. (Alexandra Wimley/Post-Gazette)
South Park’s Austin Lafferty (32) slides into home base to score during the WPIAL Class 4A baseball championship against Mohawk, Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at Wild Things Park in Washington. (Alexandra Wimley/Post-Gazette)
South Park’s Dylan Orth (21) reacts as he runs past home plate to score during the WPIAL Class 4A baseball championship against Mohawk, Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at Wild Things Park in Washington. (Alexandra Wimley/Post-Gazette)
Mohawk’s Jay Wrona (21) throws the ball to first base during the WPIAL Class 4A baseball championship against South Park, Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at Wild Things Park in Washington. (Alexandra Wimley/Post-Gazette)
Avonworth Alivia Lantzy pitches against over Deer Lakes in the WPIAL Class 3A softball championship Wednesday June 1, 2022, at Lilley Field at California University of Pennsylvania in California, Pennsylvania. (Post-Gazette)
Avonworth Alivia Lantzy is safe at first base as Deer Lakes Anna Bokulich drops the ball during the WPIAL Class 3A softball championship Wednesday June 1, 2022, at Lilley Field at California University of Pennsylvania in California, Pennsylvania. (Post-Gazette)
Avonworth players celebrate their 8-1 victory over Deer Lakes in the WPIAL Class 3A softball championship Wednesday June 1, 2022, at Lilley Field at California University of Pennsylvania in California, Pennsylvania. (Post-Gazette)
Avonworth Alivia Lantzy is safe at first base as Deer Lakes Anna Bokulich drops the ball during the WPIAL Class 3A softball championship Wednesday June 1, 2022, at Lilley Field at California University of Pennsylvania in California, Pennsylvania. (Post-Gazette)
Tyler Staub, left, and Dennen Bowen of the Union Area High School Scotties celebrate their victory against the Eden Christian Academy Warriors at the WPIAL Class 1A Baseball Championship on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, in Washington. Union Area won 4-1. (Maya Giron/Post-Gazette)
Union pitcher Mia Pruehs, facing, and other players celebrate their victory over West Greene in the WPIAL Class 1A softball championship Wednesday June 1, 2022, at Lilley Field at California University of Pennsylvania in California. (Post-Gazette)
Serra Catholic’s Zach Karp (16) pitches against Neshannock in the WPIAL Class 2A baseball championship, Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at Wild Things Park in Washington. (Alexandra Wimley/Post-Gazette)
Serra CatholicÕs Ethan Coddington (22) dives into home base as Neshannock’s catcher Nathan Rynd (23) tags him out during the WPIAL Class 2A baseball championship, Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at Wild Things Park in Washington. (Alexandra Wimley/Post-Gazette)
Serra Catholic’s Michael Schanck (27) reacts after reaching home base to score against Neshannock in the WPIAL Class 2A baseball championship, Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at Wild Things Park in Washington. (Alexandra Wimley/Post-Gazette)
Pittsburgh police Officer David Shifren, a community resource officer based in Zone 4 in Squirrel Hill, right, played chess with Bill Johnson, left, in Market Square on Tuesday May 31, 2022. Officer Shifren created the chess program five years ago in Hazelwood and then extended the program out to Shereden, Brookline, and Beachview. The program is geared towards building relationships with kids, neighborhoods and officers. (Mary Flavin/Post Gazette)
Mt. Lebanon’s Jack Smith pitches against Upper St. Clair in the WPIAL 6A championship on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at Wild Things Park in Washington. Mt. Lebanon won 2-1. (Emily Matthews/Post-Gazette)
Mt. Lebanon’s Jack Smith pitches against Upper St. Clair in the WPIAL 6A championship on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at Wild Things Park in Washington. Mt. Lebanon won 2-1. (Emily Matthews/Post-Gazette)
David Hogg, a survivor of the Parkland shooting, talks to Eleanor Downey, 7, at a gun law reform rally on Tuesday, May 31, outside of U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey’s office on the West Side. The rally, held by the Pittsburgh Federation of Teachers, state leaders, national activists, community faith leaders, educators and community members, is meant to urge Toomey to take action on common sense gun reform laws. (Maya Giron/Post-Gazette)
Baby pictures and a teddy bear were among the items left at a makeshift memorial for 18-month-old De’Avery Thomas at the West End Overlook on Monday evening, May 30. De’Avery was killed in a Downtown drive-by shooting the day before. (Steve Mellon/Post-Gazette)
The mother of De’Avery Thomas places a teddy bear on a make-shift memorial for her 18-month-old son at the West End Overlook on Monday, May 30, 2022. De’Avery was killed in a Downtown drive-by shooting on Sunday. (Steve Mellon/Post-Gazette).
Mourners gathered at the West End Overlook on Monday evening, May 30, for a vigil for 18-month-old De’Avery Thomas, killed in a Downtown drive-by shooting the day before. (Steve Mellon/Post-Gazette)
Bullet damage on the wall of a building at the intersection of Stanwix Street and Fourth Avenue in Downtown Pittsburgh on Monday, May 30, 2022, served as a reminder of the drive-by shooting death of an 18-month-old boy at the location on Sunday. (Steve Mellon/Post-Gazette)
Cayson Cox, 5, of Braddock Hills, cools his feet at the Point State Park Fountain on Monday, May 30, 2022. Several people flocked to the Point as temperatures neared 90 degrees on Memorial Day. (Steve Mellon/Post-Gazette)
Dozens of boats floated on Pittsburgh’s three rivers near the Point as temperatures rose to near 90 degrees on Memorial Day on Monday, May 30, 2022. (Steve Mellon/Post-Gazette)
Karli Celestin of the North Side played with friend Jack, an Australian shepherd, at the Point State Park Fountain on Monday, May 30, 2022. Several people flocked to the Point as temperatures neared 90 degrees on Memorial Day. (Steve Mellon/Post-Gazette)
Gold Star Wife Lorri Spada of Peters places a wreath at the base of a statue dedicated to those who served in Iraq and Afghanistan during a ceremony at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum in Oakland on Monday, May 30, 2022. Spada’s husband U.S. Army corporal Anthony Noah Conti died in Vietnam in 1968. The bronze monument, known as “America’s Defenders,” features two soldiers — a male and a female. (Steve Mellon/Post-Gazette)
Gold Star Mother Midge Beachem, left, of Ross carries a wreath to the base of a statue dedicated to those who served in Iraq and Afghanistan during a ceremony at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum in Oakland on Monday, May 30, 2022. Beachem’s son U.S. Army specialist Robert E. Hall Jr. was killed in Iraq in 2005. The bronze monument, known as “America’s Defenders,” features two soldiers — a male and a female. (Steve Mellon/Post-Gazette)
A local lady joins a line formed by Pittsburgh Samba Group dancers at the Kaya Fest in front of Strip District Terminal on Sunday, May 29, 2022. Kayla Fest is an annual Caribbean block party featuring live music performances, dances, and food stands before Memorial Day. (Alicia Chiang/Post Gazette)
Police guarded the scene of a drive-by shooting that happened around 2:44 p.m. Sunday, May 29, 2022 on the corner of Stanwix Street and Forbes Avenue near PPG Place. The 1-yr old victim was dead at the scene, the responding officer said. (Alicia Chiang/Post-Gazette)
The 1-yr old victim and their mother were in a jeep when the drive-by shooting happened around 2:44 p.m. Sunday, May 29, 2022, on the corner of Stanwix Street and Forbes Avenue near PPG Place. Police are working with PPG place track down suspects with surveillance footage. (Alicia Chiang/Post-Gazette)
Ray Kesinger, 3, of Shadyside, rides his bike on East Carson Street during OpenStreetsPGH, a BikePGH community event where roads Downtown and on the South Side are temporarily closed to car traffic and opened to cyclists, pedestrians, and other recreational uses, Sunday, May 29, 2022, on the South Side. (Alexandra Wimley/Post-Gazette)
A dog rides in the back of a bicycle on East Carson Street during OpenStreetsPGH, a BikePGH community event where roads Downtown and on the South Side are temporarily closed to car traffic and opened to cyclists, pedestrians, and other recreational uses, Sunday, May 29, 2022, on the South Side. (Alexandra Wimley/Post-Gazette)
People wear costumes while biking on East Carson Street during OpenStreetsPGH, a BikePGH community event where roads Downtown and on the South Side are temporarily closed to car traffic and opened to cyclists, pedestrians, and other recreational uses, Sunday, May 29, 2022, on the South Side. (Alexandra Wimley/Post-Gazette)