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Thousands of fans turned Monroeville Mall into a living shrine during Living Dead Weekend, celebrating Dawn of the Dead even as Walmart's planned redevelopment shadows the site.
Politics & Govt in ...
Karen Dixon returns to the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police as Assistant Chief of Administration on June 29, 2026. She’ll focus on personnel, training and administration.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Two oversized loads carrying Donna’s Diner are due in downtown Indiana, prompting Philadelphia Street closures and detours.
Weather & Environment in ...
Dense fog limited visibility Sunday morning; showers and thunderstorms are possible this afternoon. Midweek heat builds into the mid-90s.
Anthrocon returns to downtown Pittsburgh next Thursday through Sunday for its 20th anniversary, bringing a fursuit parade, block party on Penn Avenue and river cruises that could draw thousands.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
An Armstrong County woman is charged after investigators say she ran a yearlong check scheme that siphoned nearly $285,000 from a Penn Hills refrigeration company.
A Pittsburgh realtor says dozens of deeds in Allegheny County were fraudulently recorded into other names, leaving homeowners blindsided. Officials and prosecutors are reviewing the files.
Community & Society in ...
A split Chartiers Valley board vote left more than 40 bus drivers furloughed and reignited a years‑long fight over outsourcing and contract talks. Community members turned out in force.
A 4-year-old was shot inside a Rankin home Tuesday and was taken to Children's Hospital; Allegheny County police say the investigation is ongoing and are asking for tips.
Retail & Industry in ...
Pittsburgh-based Day Owl says it is winding down operations and is clearing inventory at steep discounts, citing market and tariff pressures while the company wraps up.
A Pittsburgh-area man was killed after his vehicle flipped into a creek, local TV footage shows. Authorities have not released the driver’s name as the investigation continues.
Two women were charged after a South Side apartment fire police say followed an argument over a borrowed car, endangering residents and a pet.
A Mount Pleasant Township man was charged after police say he shot his uncle with a muzzleloader. Investigators say the physical evidence did not match the suspect's account.
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