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State College parents were arraigned after their 5-year-old fell about 20 feet from a Blue Knob chairlift in March; the child was uninjured and a preliminary hearing is set for May 6.
Two relatives were charged after prosecutors say evidence — including an autopsy and phone records — ties them to prolonged abuse that preceded 9-year-old Renesmay Eutsey’s death.
Weather & Environment in ...
Pittsburgh wakes to a freeze Tuesday morning; sun and a quick warmup to about 68°F follow, with storms likely late tonight.
Near‑freezing morning with a Frost Advisory through 10 a.m.; a Freeze Warning returns late tonight. Cover tender plants and watch overnight temperatures.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
A United Airlines flight from O'Hare bound for LaGuardia was diverted to Pittsburgh and evacuated after a reported security concern; no injuries were reported.
Community & Society in ...
Relatives at Oak Grove Cemetery in Uniontown say tree crews left graves covered in debris and broke a Civil War-era marker; families want cleanup and repairs.
Food & Drinks in ...
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.
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