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Weather & Environment in ...
Mostly sunny and mild Sunday with highs near 62F. A warm-up sends temps into the 70s midweek before rain and possible severe storms on Wednesday.
Parks & Nature in ...
A Squirrel Hill yearling was seen with a plastic jack‑o'-lantern over its head; neighbors say it hasn't eaten in days and are pressing wildlife officials to act.
Politics & Govt in ...
Darlene Harris, a longtime North Side leader and former Pittsburgh City Council president, has died, the city announced Friday.
Arts & Culture in ...
New renderings show Citizens Live at The Wylie’s interiors, Teenie Harris exhibits and a rooftop lounge as the 4,000‑seat venue nears a fall 2026 opening.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Police say a 57-year-old Ellwood City man doused a woman with gasoline and threatened to burn her; he was arrested after the victim called 911. Authorities say terroristic-threats charges are pending.
A Greensburg man faces animal-cruelty charges after police say he brought an injured parakeet to a bar and claimed he fed it marijuana and beer. The bird is in rescue care with an uncertain prognosis.
Community & Society in ...
A $50 Pennsylvania Lottery scratch-off sold at a Freeport BP won $1 million a year for life. The store will receive a $100,000 bonus and claim rules apply.
Court filings say a former emergency-operations manager faces multiple sexual-offense charges after a child in his care documented alleged abuse. He was arraigned March 2 and is due back March 18.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Pittsburgh will test red‑light cameras at six dangerous intersections this summer under a five‑year Verra Mobility contract meant to curb crashes. The program will expand to 30 sites by 2029.
A federal complaint says Pittsburgh officers shocked and detained a 24-year-old man on the autism spectrum on Feb. 22, 2024, and names four officers and the police bureau.
Uniontown parents are threatening legal action to stop a proposed closure of Franklin Elementary. A public hearing and final vote are set for March 23, 2026.
Retail & Industry in ...
A $555,970 Money Power Progressive Fast Play ticket was sold at the Shop 'n Save on Babcock Boulevard in Shaler Township. The Pennsylvania Lottery says the holder should sign the ticket and call to claim.
Clear morning; rain likely after 1 a.m. Tuesday with freezing rain possible on ridges. A warm, wet week could bring several inches of rain.
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