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Two women were hospitalized after a shooting and a separate assault at McKeesport’s Harrison Village on Monday; detectives say everyone involved has been identified.
A roughly 4-foot section cut from one of Penn Brewery’s original copper kettles was recovered from a scrapyard and will be turned into a memorial for former brewer Andy Rich.
Jurors heard a recorded police interview while prosecutors tied a pawned revolver to the killing of Karli Short, who was 17 weeks pregnant.
A Martins Ferry man died days after a motorcycle crash on State Route 7; troopers say a rear tire blew out and overturned the bike, and the crash remains under investigation.
Community & Society in ...
The PUC says default‑service "price to compare" resets on June 1, lifting the generation portion of bills across the state. Here’s who’s affected and practical steps to reduce the hit.
A patient in Beaver County allegedly stole an ambulance on Midland Beaver Road around 7 p.m.; the rig was later stopped at a nearby GetGo while state police investigate.
Retail & Industry in ...
Amazon is pursuing its first distribution facility in Washington County; township approvals are pending for a proposed delivery station.
Heidelberg Borough Police Chief Dennis Dixon was found dead in his patrol car Monday evening. Allegheny County police have opened an investigation.
S&T Bank is renovating a 28,000-square-foot office at One North Shore Center and adding a full-service branch, with hiring planned as work continues into late 2026.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
Pittsburgh's Krystal Biotech won MHRA approval for VYJUVEK, a topical gene therapy for DEB. The company says U.K. launch timing will depend on reimbursement and payer decisions.
A pre-dawn blaze on West 14th Avenue in Homestead damaged four rowhomes and left four people displaced. The fire marshal is investigating.
A 59-year-old woman was killed after a two-vehicle collision on Route 981 in Unity Township Saturday night. State police are investigating.
Food & Drinks in ...
An Allegheny County inspection found rodent droppings throughout Prantl's Shadyside bakery and a decomposed rat in the basement; the county posted a consumer alert.
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