An 800‑square‑foot data room at the PA Turnpike’s New Stanton office will be powered by a 2 MW solar microgrid; surplus electricity will be sold back to the grid. The project doubles as a resilience and revenue play for the toll agency.

New images show a modern Norwin Knights Stadium with a two-story support building, upgraded press box and accessibility improvements. Officials expect the work to finish by June 2027 on a project estimated near $33 million.

Western Pennsylvania lawmakers secured about $406M in federal earmarks, led by a $183.8M boost for Montgomery Locks. Funds cover infrastructure, jobs and cultural projects.

Pennsylvania is backing a multimillion-dollar plan to turn Downtown Pittsburgh into a livable neighborhood with housing conversions and public-space upgrades. Short-term fixes are timed around the 2026 NFL Draft.

PwC modeling commissioned by Westinghouse estimates a $1 trillion economic footprint if AP1000 reactors are built nationwide, with construction alone adding nearly $93 billion.

Thunderstorms and gusty winds will hit Pittsburgh Wednesday, with heavy downpours and localized flooding possible.

A 36-year-old Butler man is accused of aggravated assault and strangulation after a woman sought treatment for neck injuries. Bond was set at $80,000 and a preliminary hearing is set for March 16.

A man says a thrown beer can at a Jason Aldean show left him concussed and with a new stutter; his lawyers have sued Live Nation and venue partners.

A state-ordered feasibility review will decide whether Duquesne City School District should merge with nearby districts, weighing finances, enrollment and community impacts.

Warm Tuesday gives way to storms Wednesday that could bring damaging winds and isolated tornadoes. Rain may change to snow late week with gusty conditions.

Isaly's is returning to Pittsburgh’s Strip District this summer, with window signage at 2111 Penn Ave promising "Summer 2026." The retro shop will serve chipped ham sandwiches and skyscraper cones.

A 56-year-old man was recovered from the Monongahela River near West Elizabeth on Sunday; authorities say the medical examiner and police are investigating.

Pittsburgh native Thaddeus Mosley Jr., known for monumental salvaged-wood sculptures and late-career honors, has died at 99. The city’s arts community is mourning.