Indiana County Lit Up as Volunteer Crews Race to Five Brush Fires in One Day
Five brush fires swept across Indiana County Saturday, sending volunteer crews to multiple townships and underscoring the start of spring brush‑fire season. Mutual aid was used as departments battled the largest blaze on Sportsman Road.
Pittsburgh School Board Slams Brakes on Montessori Microschool Bid
Pittsburgh Public Schools’ board unanimously denied Three Rivers Wildflower’s charter application, citing missing site and enrollment details. Supporters say the plan would broaden Montessori access; opponents warned of resource strain.
North Hills Debate Ends in Vote to Limit ICE Cooperation
McCandless Town Council voted 5-2 to bar local police from assisting ICE and CBP on civil immigration enforcement after hours of heated public comment. The move joins other local governments rethinking cooperation with federal immigration agents.












