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A Monroeville man was charged after a July 25, 2025 East McKeesport crash that killed a 45‑year‑old. Court papers say his BAC was 0.176% and his speed about 48 mph.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
A sinkhole opened on Cumberland Road beside UPMC Passavant in McCandless, closing the road and triggering detours while crews assess the damage.
Weather & Environment in ...
Dense fog cuts Sunday morning visibility in Pittsburgh; showers and thunderstorms are likely later with pockets of heavy rain and localized flooding risk.
High heat and humidity Saturday with heat index over 100°F. Evening storms could disrupt outdoor plans; cooling centers are open.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
State inspectors ordered the Subway at Greater Butler Mart closed after they found rodent droppings and contaminated ice-machine residue. The shop has a July 9 deadline to fix problems.
Extreme Heat Warning through Saturday; highs near 97°F and heat indices over 100. Cooling centers open and storms possible on July 4.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
After a 14‑month collaboration, Panther Life Sciences will establish a manufacturing and materials unit in Pittsburgh after validating production at Pitt’s BioForge. The move boosts Hazelwood Green’s biotech pipeline.
The family of Penn Hills officer Ryan Kingerski has sued LASIK Plus, alleging the chain failed to warn him of risks and alternatives before surgery that preceded his death.
An off‑duty Hermitage patrolman faces multiple assault counts after police say his PIT maneuver flipped an SUV following an incident at a Greenville Walmart. Two people were hospitalized.
Butler City police say a 64-year-old was arrested after officers found a person’s body hidden inside a trash bin at a North Main Street apartment. An autopsy was performed and charges were filed.
Community & Society in ...
Nearly 100 neighbors packed a Big Beaver town hall to push back on Switch’s plan for a 382‑acre data center at the former Pitt Race site. The debate centers on water, power and zoning.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Neighbors say Rising Tide Partners owns hundreds of boarded-up properties across Pittsburgh, but promised rehabs remain stalled amid funding and readiness gaps.
The airport board approved a six-month holdover that adds about $929,833 to American’s maintenance-base lease at PIT, keeping roughly 500 local jobs while talks continue.
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