Police and the bomb squad cleared a device on Pittsburgh’s North Side Wednesday after technicians identified it as an inert training grenade. Evacuated residents were allowed back on East Ohio Street while officers investigate.

PennDOT crews have begun reconfiguring the Route 22/30 interchange with Parkway West in Robinson Township; expect phased lane and ramp changes as the project proceeds through 2029.

Registration is open for Pittsburgh’s 49th Richard Caliguiri Great Race, set for Sept. 26–27, 2026. Early-bird pricing runs for two days starting Tuesday.

Waltman Furniture announced a liquidation sale and will close its Kittanning showroom as the owner retires after about 75 years in business.

A 71-year-old man's body was found near railroad tracks just outside Uniontown; state police and the county coroner say the death is suspicious. Neighbors say the discovery has rattled the block.

Light rain and gusty west winds this morning; highs stuck in the low 50s. Cooler start to the week, then a warmer midweek rebound.

A former UPMC cardiologist says he was fired after reporting UPMC CEO Leslie C. Davis’ paid board seat at Edwards Lifesciences; he’s suing for reinstatement and damages.

A construction barge broke loose on the Beaver River and lodged on the Eastvale dam, briefly closing two bridges. Crews recovered one barge and are monitoring the dam while waiting for water levels to fall.

The City of Pittsburgh, Pirates Charities and the Laborers unveiled a plan to renovate youth baseball fields across neighborhoods, asking residents to report needs via PGH311.

A man was found shot multiple times at Fleming and Antrim in Brighton Heights and is recovering; police are investigating.

A homeowner in Westmoreland County allegedly drew a firearm on a Municipal Authority worker during a routine field visit; details remain limited. MAWC urges residents to verify IDs.

A legislative study requested by Rep. Rob Matzie urges the PIAA to create transfer oversight, tighten feeder‑school rules for private schools and clarify championship‑site standards.

Lawrence County is pitching its New Castle jail to nearby counties to house juveniles charged as adults, a move officials say will boost out‑of‑county revenue while legal safeguards apply.