A lone black bear wandered through Summer Hill on Monday; local video captured the brief visit and wildlife officials remind residents to secure trash and feeders.

A Pitt study suggests early teen experimentation may be driven by lower dopamine‑related brain markers, not an oversupply of reward chemistry. The finding points to a prevention window in adolescence.

A woman died Friday in a three-vehicle crash on Oneida Valley Road in Venango Township. State police are investigating and the coroner is withholding the name pending family notification.

Sunny and warm Saturday with highs near 87°F. Strong to potentially severe storms possible Sunday afternoon and evening.

Vandals cut PennDOT fiber-optic lines along the Parkway East, taking cameras and overhead message boards offline and prompting extra patrols while crews repair the damage.

An early-morning blaze gutted a Washington Township home on the 600 block of Marco Road. Firefighters reported heavy smoke and no injuries.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.