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Crime & Emergencies in ...
A multi-vehicle crash on I-80 in Mercer County left one man dead; the coroner ruled the death accidental.
Police checked the Jewish Community Center in Squirrel Hill after a reported possible threat. The JCC told members there was no danger to anyone inside.
Chief Jason Lando ordered an administrative review after an ICE arrest across from Zone 3; officers say they did not intervene. He has spoken with ICE supervisors as the bureau investigates.
A Beaver County man was arrested after a voicemail threatened worshippers at the Islamic Center of Western Pennsylvania, forcing an evacuation and criminal charges.
A Pittsburgh woman pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in the Oct. 2024 Homewood West killing of Raneisha Scott and was sentenced Tuesday to four to ten years in state prison.
Ayden Stahl, 16, a California Area High School student, was killed in a Washington County dirt‑bike crash, local CBS affiliate reports.
Politics & Govt in ...
Internal emails show the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police spent more than $11,000 on premium car washes and commanders have been ordered to explain purchases as the city grapples with a near $30M budget gap.
A Butler man pleaded guilty in a domestic-related drug case and drew a short jail term, probation and fines after admitting to delivery and possession counts.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
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.
Real Estate & Development in ...
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.
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