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An early-morning blaze gutted a Washington Township home on the 600 block of Marco Road. Firefighters reported heavy smoke and no injuries.
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At a June 10 open house, developers said resident feedback has led them to reshape access, noise and screening plans for the proposed Springdale data center at the former Cheswick site.
Elizabeth Township police say teens tossed objects from moving cars over the last 48 hours, damaging vehicles and prompting arrests. Detectives are reviewing video and asking for tips.
A Pittsburgh‑area man was sentenced to about 30 months after pleading guilty to sending an antisemitic threat to a local official and lying to FBI agents.
Real Estate & Development in ...
City and housing authority leaders marked construction progress at Northview Heights, unveiling details of a 43‑unit midrise meant to replace the crumbling senior high‑rise.
Community & Society in ...
After an anonymous EITC gift, some Pittsburgh Catholic families say tuition bills rose sharply under a new cost-per-student model. The diocese says it will review concerns.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Crews shifted lanes on the Meadow Street Bridge after inspectors posted a load limit on one side. Jersey barriers are up and the city is developing a repair plan.
Weather & Environment in ...
A boil-water advisory covers part of Clairton after a booster-pump power loss; about 1,500 customer connections are affected. Residents should use boiled or bottled water until tests clear the system.
West Sunbury Mayor Edwin L. Young Jr. faces DUI charges after a May 18 crash; state police recorded a .138% BAC. Charges were filed June 5.
Politics & Govt in ...
Lawmakers in Harrisburg introduced bills to require heat‑illness plans, paid breaks, water and shade as record temperatures climb across Pennsylvania.
A passenger was flown to a Pittsburgh hospital after a large piece of metal flew off a flatbed trailer and pierced a van windshield on I‑70. State police are searching for the pickup that fled the scene.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
A Pitt pilot in Nature Medicine found cervical spinal stimulation produced immediate strength and dexterity gains — about 32% on average while active — in seven chronic stroke patients.
A Jefferson County grand jury indicted two men on felonious assault and weapons charges after a May 12 shooting on Hollywood Boulevard in Steubenville.
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