2022 Year in Photos
January
Participants react in the cold water after jumping in the Monongahela River during the annual Pittsburgh Polar Bear Club plunge to benefit WTAE-TV’s project Bundle-Up which supplies people in need with winter clothing and accessories, Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, on the Mon Wharf, Downtown.
A Port Authority bus is lifted via crane out of the wreckage of the collapsed Fern Hollow Bridge, Monday, Jan. 31, 2022, in Frick Park.
Kelsey Matlock grabs a pair of slippers from her mother Stacey Daugherty, both former residents of the Rodi Arms Apartments which was destroyed in a fire early Saturday morning, as they look through donated items at the Western Pennsylvania Search and Rescue Development Center, Monday, Jan. 24, 2022, in Penn Hills. The organization received hundreds of donations including bags of clothing, food, and other necessities, and monetary donations after putting out a call for donations to help the more than 60 people displaced by the fire.
Stacey Daugherty, a former resident of the Rodi Arms Apartments which was destroyed in a fire early Saturday morning, makes a call on her cell phone from her room at the Extended Stay America hotel in Monroeville, Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022. Ms. Daugherty and her husband Joseph Averitt as well as her daughter Kelsey Matlock and her fiancé Travis Rattigan, who lived in a separate unit in the apartment building, do not know where they will live after their hotel stay is no longer being covered by the Western Pennsylvania Search and Rescue Development Center. Ms. Daugherty, who is a recovering addict, fears she won’t get approved for a new apartment due to a felony on her record.
President Joe Biden looks around the room as Jojo Burgess, of USW Local 1557, introduces him to speak at Mill 19, Friday, Jan. 28, 2022, in Hazelwood, during a visit to Pittsburgh to speak about funding innovation and infrastructure.
February
Burrell fans react to a pin during a match against Quaker Valley during the WPIAL Class 2A team wrestling final, Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, at Chartiers Houston High School in Houston, Pa. No. 3 Quaker Valley pulled off a stunning upset vs. top-ranked Burrell (11-5) — the 15-time defending WPIAL Class 2A champions — to win its first WPIAL team wrestling championship. The Quakers (17-3) defeated the Buccaneers, 30-28, in an unforgettable clash that came down to the final bout of the afternoon.
Allderdice players and cheerleaders celebrate their victory against Brashear in the City League championship game at Petersen Events Center, Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022, in Oakland.
Upper St. Clair’s Rylee Kalocay (3) and North Allegheny’s Caroline Henderson (10) fight for possession of the ball during their WPIAL Class 6A semifinal game, Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, at Robert Morris University’s UPMC Events Center in Moon. Upper St. Clair defeated North Allegheny 48-44.
Sofiya Chubko, 9, of Carnegie, whose parents are from Ukraine and has a large extended family still in the country, stands by a Ukrainian flag during a rally to show support for Ukraine during the invasion by Russia, Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022, in Liberty Avenue Park by Gateway station, Downtown.
The Rev. Laura Strauss, of Mt. Lebanon, pastor at Sunset Hills United Presbyterian Church, and her son Fritz, 7, hold candles during a litany of peace recited by clergy from several Ukrainian orthodox churches during an interfaith prayer service to pray for peace in Ukraine, Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022, at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Carnegie.
Campaign pollster and advisor Kellyanne Conway looks on as Sen. Jake Corman, Republican candidate for governor, speaks during a town hall event, Monday, Feb. 28, 2022, at Crowne Plaza Suites Pittsburgh South in Bethel Park.
March
Twin brothers Gino and Joey Bonidie, seniors at Baldwin High School, pop a water balloon over the head of Daniel Schaner, a gifted support teacher, during the school’s “Polar Pop” event to raise money for Special Olympics Pennsylvania, Friday, March 4, 2022, in Whitehall.
Reporters interview Sewickley Academy students who organized a demonstration outside of the school to protest what the organizing students say are unjust decisions made by school leadership including firing popular teachers, dismantling diversity initiatives, and creating an unsafe environment for students of color, Friday, March 4, 2022, in Sewickley. Students planned to hold a walkout before Sewickley Academy announced the cancellation of in-person classes the previous night.
Sherrie Flick pokes drainage holes in egg crates used to start seeds in her greenhouse in her urban backyard garden, Tuesday, March 8, 2022, on the South Side Flats.
John Francis, of Downtown, looks on as other volunteers begin to haul up an e-scooter, one of several collected from the hills below an overlook on Grandview Avenue, during an annual event organized by the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, Explorers Club of Pittsburgh, and Allegheny Mountain Rescue Group to clean up trash from the slopes of Mount Washington, Saturday, March 26, 2022.
Kids play on a swing set during a community gathering for Afghan families to celebrate the holiday Nowruz, a word meaning “new day”, which is a celebration of the arrival of spring, Saturday, March 19, 2022, at Banksville Park in Banksville.
Heather Goldstein, of Squirrel Hill, reacts after drag queen Amneeja Schnackenmuff checked her bingo card and announced her as the winner of the first round of bingo at Bubbe Bingo Brunch, an event organized by the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh’s Young Adult Division to raise money for the federation’s 2022 Community Campaign and its Ukraine Relief Fund, Sunday, March 27, 2022, at Congregation Beth Shalom in Squirrel Hill.
Shyaire Flohr, 16, a McKeesport Area Senior High School, shops for a prom dress during the annual Project Prom gown giveaway, Monday, March 28, 2022, in Penn Hills. Students who qualify for a free or reduced school lunch or who have a family member in the military or who is a veteran can choose a free gently used or new dress donated by local shops and the costume department of the movie “Sweet Girl”.
A man wipes tears from his eyes as Sarah Huckabee Sanders, former White House press secretary and candidate for governor in Arkansas, speaks about a trip she took with President Donald Trump to visit members of the military in Iraq during a rally to launch the Women for McCormick coalition to support Dave McCormick in his campaign for U.S. Senate, Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at The Chadwick in McCandless.
April
Westinghouse Academy social worker Cherise Mann comforts Sanai Carey, 16, of East Liberty, a Westinghouse student, as she became emotional while preparing to speak about her classmate and friend Dayvon Vickers, a 15-year-old Westinghouse Academy student who was fatally shot Wednesday, during a protest and memorial event at the site of the shooting, the intersection of North Homewood Avenue and Frankstown Avenue, Saturday, April 2, 2022, in Homewood. The event was organized by classmates and friends of Dayvon, who was known as “Day Day” by friends and family.
Jessica Hays, of Brookline, the mother of Christian Redinger, who was 15 years old when he was fatally shot in Brookline in June of 2021, comforts her daughter Peyton Redinger, 7, after Ms. Hays spoke about her son to a panel of city leaders during a community meeting to address a recent wave of violence, Monday, April 4, 2022, at Tree of Life Open Bible Church in Brookline.
Mourners comfort each other outside of the Coston Funeral Home in Larimer, Saturday, April 23, 2022 for the visitation for Matthew Steffy-Ross, a 17-year-old who was fatally shot at a party at an Airbnb on the North Side early Sunday last week.
Alyssa Graham, of Jefferson Hills, dances with her son Kaden, 6, during the open mic portion of an event to launch the Band Together Pittsburgh Clubhouse, a free sensory-safe social space for people on the autism spectrum, Sunday, April 10, 2022, at Moondog’s in Blawnox. Band Together Pittsburgh is a nonprofit that aims to enhance the lives of youth and adults with autism through music.
Riders, including Gavin Betz, 9, of Irwin, third from right, react as they ride the Black Widow at Kennywood on the first day the park was open to all guests for the season, Sunday, April 17, 2022, in West Mifflin.
Kennywood employee Jaida Redman, of West Mifflin, high-fives Harrison Glick, 3, of Squirrel Hill, after he had success playing a carnival game at Kennywood on the first day the park was open to all guests for the season, Sunday, April 17, 2022, in West Mifflin.
Tammy Griffin, of Larimer, is comforted by Megan Yunn, the founder of Beverly's Birthdays, after she became emotional while speaking about her experience with perinatal depression to panelists during the panel discussion “Birthing While Black: Improving Maternal Health Outcomes in Women of Color” at the Kingsley Association, Tuesday, April 19, 2022, in Larimer. Ms. Yunn’s organization Beverly's Birthdays, which supports children and families in need, held a free community baby shower prior to the panel.
May
Lyla Sebeck, 13, of Emsworth, speaks about her fears about a post-Roe v. Wade future while protesters are circled at the intersection of Wood Street and Liberty Avenue, Downtown, during a rally and march organized by Socialist Alternative Pittsburgh, Party for Socialism, and other activist groups, to protest the leaked draft opinion of the upcoming U.S. Supreme Court decision that would overturn Roe v. Wade and end the constitutional right to abortion access, Tuesday, May 3, 2022.
Lily Kendall, of Squirrel Hill, comforts her daughter Avery, 11, after she had a bad day at school, Tuesday, May 10, 2022, in Frick Park in Squirrel Hill. Lily Kendall lost her father to COVID-19 in January of 2021 and wasn’t able to visit him in the hospital before he died.
Brian Hargett, of Chippewa, walks in Raccoon Creek State Park with his snake “Baby”, a Burmese python he bought from the exotic pet store Off the Hook Exotics in Ambridge, Tuesday, May 17, 2022, in Hanover.
Gisele Fetterman, wife of candidate for U.S. Senate Lt. Gov. John Fetterman, looks on with supporters as results come in during a primary election night event for Mr. Fetterman, Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at the Hyatt Regency Pittsburgh International Airport in Moon. Mr. Fetterman did not attend the event, as he was hospitalized recovering from a stroke he suffered on Friday.
Republican U.S. Senate candidate David McCormick and his wife Dina Powell greet supporters at his primary election night event, Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at Hotel Indigo in East Liberty.
A member of Harrison-based Cub Scout Pack 186 holds a flag during an event to place hundreds of American flags at the graves of veterans at Prospect Cemetery in Brackenridge in honor of Memorial Day, Saturday, May 28, 2022.
Buddhist monks walk up an embankment from Deer Creek after ceremoniously pouring in water that had been blessed during the celebration of Vesak, a Buddhist holiday celebrating the birth, enlightenment, and death of Buddha, which was held by eight local Buddhist organizations, Sunday, May 22, 2022, at the Pittsburgh Buddhist Center in West Deer.
The helmet of Serra Catholic’s Ethan Coddington (22) is knocked off as he dives past home base after Neshannock’s catcher Nathan Rynd (23) tagged him out during the WPIAL Class 2A baseball championship, Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at Wild Things Park in Washington, Pa. Serra Catholic won 8-2 against Neshannock.
June
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, Pa. West Allegheny defeated Peters Twp 5-4 in eight innings.
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. South Park beat Mohawk 11-1.
Campers learn how to play a version of Quidditch, a game adapted from the fictional sport in the “Harry Potter” series, during the annual summer camp for children with burn injuries hosted by Allegheny Health Network West Penn Hospital’s Burn Center, Monday, June 6, 2022, at YMCA Camp Kon-O-Kwee Spencer in Fombell. The camp, which aims to help children and teens continue their healing journey by connected them with peers with similar experiences, returned this year after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mayor Ed Gainey speaks to attendees during the Inauguration Celebration Gala, a delayed celebration of the mayor’s January inauguration, which was held virtually due to COVID-19, Saturday, June 25, 2022, at Nova Place on the North Side.
July
Kristie Antonio, of Brookline, watches as a tiger passes close by the glass of the observation area during the Ice Cream Fundae event at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, Sunday, July 17, 2022, in Highland Park. The event, a fundraiser for Pressley Ridge, features more than 12 flavors of Graeter’s Ice Cream that attendees sampled as they walked through the zoo.
Tammy Lee, right, of Brookline, gets tattooed by Jess Scutella, a tattoo artist at Kyklops Tattoo on the South Side, during a daylong event to raise money for the Western Pennsylvania Fund for Choice, a non-profit organization that supports access to abortions, Saturday, July 2, 2022.
Deena Stipetich watches pallbearers carry the casket of her son Oakdale police Officer Charles G. Stipetich, 23, out of the Thomas M. Smith Funeral Home in Blawnox, Saturday, July 7, 2022, during a procession and funeral service for Mr. Stipetich, who was killed while off duty Sunday night following a road rage incident, according to Allegheny County police
Leniya Kennedy, 4, of Beltzhoover, plays in bubbles during Beltzhoover Community Days, an event in the Pittsburgh Open Series, an initiative by Mayor Ed Gainey to celebrate food, art, music, and culture in neighborhoods across the city, Saturday, July 16, 2022, in McKinley Park in Beltzhoover.
Taylor Egley, 15, of Kittanning, reacts after Steelers linebacker T. J. Watt signed her shoe after the first practice of Steelers training camp, Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe.
Steelers running back Najee Harris waits for a cue to begin a run during a drill at training camp, Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe.
Vocalist and artist Jacquea Mae, of Garfield, talks with Frankie Harris, of the Hill District, boutique merchandiser at Ujamaa Collective before leaving the store, Wednesday July 20, 2022, in the Hill District. Ujamaa Collective is a non-profit store and community space that features products made by Black female artisans.
August
Kids put on roller skates at the National Night Out event organized by Buy Back The Block, Tuesday, August 2, 2022, on Frankstown Avenue in Homewood. National Night Out is a nationwide community-building effort that aims to strengthen communities and their partnerships with police and public safety officials.
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, led by conductor Manfred Honeck, rehearse at the Elbphilharmonie concert hall in Hamburg, Germany, before their first of two performances in Hamburg, Wednesday, August 24, 2022.
Max Thein, owner of THEIN Brass, a handmade brass horn maker, shows trombone bells to Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra second trombone Jim Nova as he tries out trombones in the shop and factory in Bremen, Germany, Wednesday, August 24, 2022.
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra music director and conductor Manfred Honeck leads the orchestra during a rehearsal prior to their concert, part of the Salzburg Festival, at Großes Festspielhaus in Salzburg, Austria, Wednesday, August 31, 2022.
September
Lt. Gov. John Fetterman, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, takes a photo with attendees of a Labor Day event at United Steelworkers of America Local Union 2227 in West Mifflin, Monday, September 5, 2022.
Viyhleea Jammer, 4, of McKees Rocks, stands amongst goats in the “royal petting zoo” in her princess costume during the Fairytale Festival, an annual fundraising event for the Gemini Children's Theater, Sunday, September 18, 2022, in Riverview Park in Perry North.
Julian Cummings, 2, of Manchester, pretends to drive a Corvette during the Alleys, Axles and Ales car show and local garage tour, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, on the North Side.
Lt. Gov. John Fetterman, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, greets Gayla Regan, of Johnstown, as he arrives to speak during a campaign rally at the Kovalchick Center at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Tuesday, September 20, 2022, in Indiana, Pa.
Lt. Gov. John Fetterman, who is running for U.S. Senate, speaks during a campaign rally at the Kovalchick Center at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Tuesday, September 20, 2022, in Indiana, Pa.
October | November
Supporters react as Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Lt. Gov. John Fetterman speaks during a Get Out the Vote rally at Stage AE on the North Shore, Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022.
Supporters react as CNN calls John Fetterman the winner of his U.S. Senate race during his election night event, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, at Stage AE on the North Side.
John Fetterman shares a moment with his family, his wife Gisele and children Grace, August, and Karl, after making a speech to accept his win over Mehmet Oz in the U.S. Senate race during his election night event, Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, at Stage AE on the North Side.
December
An attendee lights candles along the painted fence on the Carnegie Mellon University campus in Oakland, Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, during a vigil for the victims of the apartment fire and others who are suffering under China’s strict COVID-19 policies and mandatory lockdowns.
Several versions of Krampus, a mythical being originating in central Europe who, according to legend, punishes misbehaving children at Christmastime, parade through Market Square during the “Pittsburgh Krampuslauf and Krawl”, a community-led and organized parade and bar crawl in celebration of Krampusnacht, or Krampus Night, Monday, Dec. 5, 2022, Downtown.
South Fayette’s Maddie Webber (34) shoots while guarded by Bethel Park’s Olivia Willig (15), Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, at South Fayette High School in McDonald. South Fayette beat Bethel Park, 74-44.
South Fayette’s Ryan Oldaker (24) shoots against Bethel Park, Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, at South Fayette High School in McDonald. South Fayette beat Bethel Park, 74-44.
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