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FBI and JTTF agents served federal search and arrest warrants at a Jeannette home on June 18; one person was charged with threatening federal law enforcement and public officials. The probe is ongoing.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
Allegheny General’s Mario Lemieux Center has opened a newly renovated $19M cath lab, bringing pulsed‑field ablation and upgraded electrophysiology tools to the North Side.
A Pittsburgh man received 41 months in federal prison after selling fentanyl and p-fluorofentanyl in Clarksburg; authorities say he moved more than 13 grams of fentanyl.
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A Match 6 ticket sold at a Cranberry Sheetz matched all six numbers for a $1.27M payout; the store will get a $10,000 bonus and the winner has one year to claim.
Real Estate & Development in ...
The Allegheny County Housing Authority has dropped plans to rebuild Hays Manor as subsidized housing, citing rising construction costs, local opposition and uncertain federal funding.
Opening statements were delivered Tuesday as jurors were seated in the misdemeanor corruption-of-minors trial of Somerset County Sheriff Dusty Weir. Prosecutors say video evidence will be shown.
Food & Drinks in ...
Dynamic Coffee Roasters opened a new East Liberty shop at 6101 Penn Ave, expanding from its Highline cafe. The Penn Avenue space leans into the roaster’s focus on farmers and training.
A woman was taken to the hospital after an early-morning shooting at a Brighton Township home. Police say their investigation is centered on a residence along Fox Water Trail.
A duck was found with an arrow near a Fayette County pond; residents are searching and wildlife officials are urging anyone with tips to call 1-888-PGC-8001.
A 28-year-old man from Volant was killed early Friday when his car struck a tanker truck at the I‑79 northbound off‑ramp in Jackson Township; investigators are probing the crash.
The URA hired Indovina Associates to study converting vacant Mellon Square storefronts into active retail — possibly a restaurant that opens into the park. The work is partly backed by a $250,000 Mellon Foundation grant.
Severe thunderstorms knocked out power to more than 40,000 customers across the Pittsburgh region; crews are working through downed lines and blocked roads to restore service.
Weather & Environment in ...
Allegheny County has issued a Code Red heat advisory for Thursday and opened cooling centers and outreach to protect vulnerable residents as heat indexes climb.
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