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Borough staff will present a PennDOT pedestrian safety audit tonight focused on Philadelphia Street. The report follows several pedestrian deaths and recommends signal and crosswalk upgrades.
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Ninety grocery bags meant for seniors at a Wilkinsburg building were reportedly locked away, spoiled and later found in the trash, tenants say.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A federal grand jury in Pittsburgh indicted 55-year-old Cyril Borle on six counts tied to alleged 2020 sexual exploitation of a minor. The indictment follows a lengthy Canadian extradition battle.
Upper Dauphin agriculture teacher Taryn Morgan was shot dead at her Jefferson Township home; her husband was hospitalized after a self‑inflicted wound and the community has rallied to help the family.
Emergency crews pulled multiple people from the Youghiogheny River off Ramcat Road on Sunday; at least one was airlifted and the Great Allegheny Passage was briefly closed.
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.
Retail & Industry in ...
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.
Food & Drinks in ...
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.
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