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A black bear was seen swimming across North Park Lake in McCandless Township Tuesday; park and wildlife officials are monitoring the sighting and advising caution.
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Hyosung HICO and a Quanta subsidiary will form a joint venture to build 72.5–800 kV gas circuit breakers at Quanta’s Canonsburg plant, with production due this October.
Politics & Govt in ...
Pennsylvania's natural‑gas impact fees surged to $243.9M in 2025 after prices rose and more wells came online, sending larger payouts to counties and the Marcellus Legacy Fund.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A 17-year-old was shot and killed early Sunday on Penn Avenue near 7th Street; detectives are reviewing camera footage as the probe continues.
Community & Society in ...
A North Side volunteer pet pantry closed after organizers say a landlord threatened a volunteer and ordered donated supplies removed by June 17.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
An American Airlines flight bound for Columbus made an emergency landing at Pittsburgh International; the airport says the plane landed safely and taxied to the gate.
School directors removed McKeesport's football assistants after community complaints about nepotism and ties to a controversial church and a recent murder sentencing.
Terrelle Pryor was charged with possession after police say officers found a bag of suspected MDMA during a May traffic stop on Mosside Boulevard in Monroeville.
A 60-year-old motorcyclist was killed Wednesday on Wilmington Road in Neshannock Township; police say the cause is under investigation.
Food & Drinks in ...
Twin Boro Bar & Grill opened June 7 on Allegheny River Boulevard, serving smashburgers, milkshakes and boozy slushies.
A Pittsburgh detective is on paid leave as the city investigates discrepancies in his off‑duty Target detail in East Liberty. The probe follows a supervisor’s review of secondary‑employment records.
DNA testing identified remains found in a Wilkinsburg basement in 1999 as Genelle Bradford, giving relatives answers while the homicide probe remains open.
Two Pittsburgh police officers are off the job after second-time DUI allegations, raising fresh questions about discipline, ARD diversions and union rules.
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