Pittsburgh police arrested 29‑year‑old Charles Willis after a reported May 21 burglary and sexual assault in Oakland. Detectives say he "allegedly confessed" and faces multiple felony counts.

A Pittsburgh canvasser was convicted Friday of forging hundreds of nominating petition signatures for Steve Irwin's 2022 congressional run, prosecutors said.

Pittsburgh foundry McConway & Torley won a CBP ruling that an importer evaded duties on freight‑rail couplers; the Oregon manufacturer disputes the decision. The case could force unpaid duties to be repaid.

Täkō will serve through June 27 before closing for a full reimagining. The Richard DeShantz Restaurant Group has not provided a reopening timeline.

Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash on the ramp from Route 228 to I‑79 near the Lemieux Sports Complex in Cranberry Township.

A 34-year-old miner died after a falling rock at the Bailey Mine in Greene County. State police say the death is under investigation.

A Pittsburgh seller says he lost more than $1,100 on a ticket marketplace and is warning other sellers; state and national consumer agencies outline how to avoid similar scams.

Freedom House 2.0 is placing paid EMT apprentices on Allegheny County ambulances, starting with a Wexford placement and plans to expand next year.

A Polish Hill tenant says her home's brick wall collapsed on April 28 and that her landlord blocked her afterward. City and state resources outline how to report code violations and document damage.

Clear, hot morning with highs near 90°F today. Storms become more likely late Tuesday night into Wednesday.

A predawn shooting in Homewood triggered two ShotSpotter alerts and sent one woman to the hospital; police are reviewing CCTV and searching for a suspect.

Commonplace Coffee plans to open this summer in Shadyside, taking over the former Georgie’s Corner Cafe and bringing coffee, pastries and grab‑and‑go meals. The roaster will fill a long‑vacant corner on Walnut Street.

Clear and cool Friday with a high near 70°F. Storms are possible Saturday night, then highs spike into the low 90s early next week.