West View Water Authority plans a 4.1% rate hike for water in Allegheny, Beaver, and Butler counties, justified by infrastructure maintenance needs. Assistance is available for customers with financial difficulties.

Pittsburgh Public Schools has partnered with Carnegie Library to offer all students free library services, including "fine free" access and library cards. The initiative supports enhanced learning opportunities.

Pittsburgh Police arrested Nikolas Patrick James on charges of homicide and arson in connection to a crime in Maryland following a swift response to a BOLO.

South Park Township unveiled a new Public Works maintenance garage and salt storage facility to enhance road services and winter operations. The eco-friendly project increases capacity and efficiency for the maintenance district.

Vice President Kamala Harris is planning her fourth visit to Pittsburgh for a campaign event, with details yet to be released. Her visit underscores Pennsylvania's importance in the electoral landscape.

Nakama Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar in Pittsburgh received a consumer alert for health violations, including dead rodents and improper food temperatures.

A pellet gun was confiscated from a student's car at Montour School District. The administration and police are investigating, highlighting school safety efforts.

A driver hit three vehicles in Beechview, causing a porch to collapse, after swerving to avoid a car. No injuries were reported, but the building's integrity is under evaluation.

Pittsburgh expects a hot weekend with possible record temperatures and a chance of severe storms on Saturday, with the National Weather Service predicting high temps around 10 to 15 degrees above normal, and potential rainfall and damaging winds.

Ex-Arnold Police Chief Joshua Stanga faces charges for theft, evidence tampering, and obstruction after a joint investigation and an integrity test where he reportedly pocketed cash.

Road work is scheduled in Bethel Park on September 19th, with paving on Palomino Drive and milling on Eastview Road, expected to disrupt traffic until 7 p.m.

A motorcycle reportedly ran a red light and collided with a sedan in Downtown Pittsburgh, leaving the rider critically injured and the passenger stable. The sedan's driver was unharmed. The area was closed for investigation but has since reopened.

Pittsburgh's weather is expected to have light rain chances today, with a warmer and drier pattern returning by the end of the week and into the weekend, as per the National Weather Service.