A $5 scratch-off sold at Century Square Shop 'n Save in West Mifflin won $10,000 a month for life; the buyer hasn't claimed the prize yet. The retailer will receive a $10,000 bonus.

Pitt unveiled the Western Pennsylvania Quantum Information Core with equipment that chills experiments to about 20 millikelvin. Officials say the $11.6M investment will centralize tools for quantum research and workforce training.

A Making Money Fast Play ticket worth $482,557 was sold in Penn Hills; the retailer will receive a $500 bonus and the winner has one year to claim.

Upper St. Clair schools briefly went to secure status after a general threat investigators later called part of a national hoax; officials say classes resumed and an investigation is underway.

Hemingway’s Cafe closed May 3 after more than 40 years as students, alumni and locals packed the wood‑paneled bar for a final toast. Owner John Elavsky said he’s stepping away to care for family.

A man was stabbed aboard a PRT P68 bus at the Wilkinsburg Park and Ride and taken to UPMC Presbyterian in critical condition.

Banksville neighbors have rallied after a plan emerged to convert the Fort Pitt FOP Lodge into a Dismas-run reentry center. A Planning Commission hearing is set for May 5.

Magee nurses gave UPMC until July 4 to reach a first union contract, pressing for enforceable staffing ratios and better pay as bargaining continues.

A 51-year-old Lawrenceville man, Michael Secosky, died after a late-night crash on I‑279 southbound near Camp Horne Road. Pennsylvania State Police are investigating.

Nearly 30 dogs were found inside a trailer at a Westmoreland County junkyard; rescues moved the animals to care while police investigate.

Fayette County's coroner says a tianeptine overdose killed an adult and is urging a nationwide ban as officials investigate where the product was purchased.

Rain moves in after sunrise with thunderstorms likely this afternoon. Gusty winds and brief heavy downpours could slow the commute.

Showers this morning, then heavier rain and a chance of damaging storms Wednesday. Cooler, frosty mornings arrive by the weekend.