Pittsburgh’s first large-scale slime convention turned downtown into a hands-on playground of goo, glitter and sensory fun.

A 24-year-old motorcyclist died after losing control on Baughman Hollow Road in Hempfield Township. The crash is under investigation.

A failed robbery attempt in McKeesport left a man hospitalized after he was shot early Saturday morning. Authorities have released few details.

Great Lakes Brewing is opening its first Pennsylvania airport bar at Pittsburgh International, with Dortmunder Gold, Christmas Ale and brewpub-inspired food arriving in late fall.

Westmoreland residents are demanding answers and tougher local rules as a massive data center proposal advances near the former Alcoa campus.

Jodeci’s Forever My Lady 35th Anniversary Tour is coming to Pittsburgh’s Citizens Live at The Wylie on Nov. 11. Presales begin Thursday.

PennWest is turning to longtime Edinboro academic James Fisher as interim president while Jon Anderson heads to Utah Valley University.

Mars teachers packed a school board meeting as a contract dispute over pay and benefits remains unresolved. The union says a deal may not be ready before the school year begins.

Three Pitt players now face criminal counts after a June 16 dirt‑bike run through Oakland that nearly struck pedestrians and ended in a crash. The university is reviewing the matter.

A volcano-topped tiki bar opened on Penn Avenue with tiki huts, themed cocktails and an adults-only, first-come setup in the Cultural District. The new spot promises intimate, immersive nights and shareable island plates.

The Butler County coroner responded Sunday to a crash on Route 8 in Butler Township; videos show two damaged vehicles and multiple air ambulances at the scene. Investigators have released few details.

Police descended on Miller Street in Clairton Saturday after a reported shooting near the Village Inn. Detectives were requested and residents were told to avoid the area.

Dozens testified in Hempfield Township in favor of WVU Medicine’s planned takeover of Independence Health, which leaders say includes an $800M investment and job protections. Regulators will weigh public input before deciding.