Balvanera owners Meredith Boyle and Chef Fernando Navas plan Casa Anchoa, a coastal restaurant taking over the former Nine on Nine space at 900 Penn Avenue downtown.

Pittsburgh police say they are reviewing video of an arrest and have referred the case to a Pennsylvania State Police use‑of‑force expert. The bureau attached a press release and transcript to its post.

The Downtown Neighbors Alliance’s board voted to dissolve after an internal review found the group nearly broke and raised questions about spending.

A Pittsburgh man faces homicide charges after Michelle Sturdivant was found dead in a Perry North home on Dec. 28; investigators point to surveillance and evidence in court filings.

A McKees Rocks man faces forgery and theft charges after investigators say he used falsified paperwork to seize property from his mother, who has dementia.

A verbal altercation at Neville Roller Drome ended with someone firing multiple shots into the air Wednesday night; police reported no injuries.

Photos released after an Amazon driver was pistol-whipped while delivering a package in Oakland. Zone 4 detectives ask anyone with tips to call 412-422-6520.

A Carnegie man will serve 15–30 years after pleading guilty in the 2024 beating death of a woman found under a bridge. The victim's family says the plea deal fell short.

A 29-year-old man pleaded guilty after prosecutors say he gave fentanyl to 15-year-old Mia Pepper, who died in May 2024. Her family says the loss "destroyed the foundation" of their home.

Building owners pushed the Planning Commission to recommend zoning limits on vape and smoke shops downtown, saying clusters of stores are harming street life and historic storefronts.

A Grafton man described as a "psychological brother" was arrested in the 2025 malnourishment death of 11-year-old Miana Moran, who was found severely underweight. Prosecutors say the investigation is ongoing.

Demolition crews will take down the long‑vacant Penn‑McKee Hotel starting Monday after years of failed preservation efforts. The city says bricks will be salvaged and the lot used for temporary events while it seeks redevelopment.

A 22-year-old martial arts instructor in Allegheny County was arrested and faces multiple felony counts after investigators say he assaulted a 13-year-old during private lessons.