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One person died and another was hospitalized after a fire broke out in a senior living facility in South Strabane Township, with the cause under investigation.
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Pittsburgh faces extreme cold with temperatures 20-30 degrees below normal, leading to Cold Weather Advisory and warnings by the National Weather Service. Warming is expected by Thursday.
Allegheny County has partially closed offices and courts on January 22nd due to severe weather, allowing employees to work from home. Essential services and the Arraignment Court remain operational.
One person died and another was hospitalized after a severe house fire in Crafton, with a third person's condition unknown. Firefighters fought the blaze amid cold conditions. Cause remains under investigation.
A vehicle struck a woman and child in Pittsburgh; both sustained minor injuries. The driver cooperated and no charges are pending. Police and EMS were praised for their response.
Jury rules Pittsburgh officers violated rights, engaged in excessive force and malicious prosecution in a 2018 bar fight, awarding $70,000 to the plaintiff.
Sports in ...
Hempfield basketball coach Bill Swan benched amid a complaint, with past conflicts noted; the probe's nature is confidential. The game against Norwin is postponed.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
Cardello Pizza in Moon Township has been closed due to health violations, including an active sewage backup. Other issues cited include grease buildup and improper food storage.
A student at Charleroi Area High School returned to class without clearance after a TB diagnosis, prompting school actions and a district letter assuring no active cases.
Pittsburgh faces a cold front with snow showers and freezing temperatures as per the National Weather Service, with potential record cold and continued icy conditions expected into the weekend.
Darronda Renae Jett was charged with attempted homicide and assault after a man was shot early Friday in Pitcairn. She claimed self-defense, saying she feared for her life.
Two people died in an RV fire in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, with one firefighter injured during the incident. Challenging weather conditions complicated the firefighting efforts.
A Pittsburgh couple received sentences for actions during a protest that injured officers; the husband was imprisoned for five years and the wife given probation.
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