State grants plus municipal matching funds will pay for HVAC, lighting and a teen tech space at Penn Hills Library, officials say.

A Jeannette man was arrested after police say he attacked a woman walking her dog on the Westmoreland Heritage Trail. The victim fought back and the suspect was later detained.

Two people were detained after reports of shots near the Capitol Grill in New Castle; no injuries were reported and nearby schools were briefly locked down.

State police confirmed an investigation at Armstrong School District after administrators acknowledged rumors about alleged staff‑student relationships. Parents and officials say details remain limited.

Goodlander Cocktail Brewery will close its Larimer taproom on Saturday, June 6 after nearly five years. The owners say the move is an evolution and promise future plans.

A Pittsburgh pilot let a driverless car pay a city meter automatically; the startup says automated billing could plug millions in lost parking revenue.

David Dausey, Duquesne’s provost and a public‑health scholar, will become the university’s 14th president on July 1, 2026. He helped launch the Nasuti College of Osteopathic Medicine and says access and community service will guide his agenda.

Sen. Dave McCormick will convene defense leaders, senior military officials and investors at the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle on July 14 6 15, 2026, with organizers promising announced partnerships and investments.

Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire Chief Darryl Jones was placed on administrative leave amid an internal review of bureau operations. Assistant Chief Mat Davis will serve as acting chief.

Pittsburgh native and veteran pro DeAndre Kane was arrested at PIT after returning from Iceland on a bench warrant tied to more than $100,000 in unpaid child support. He’s being held pending a family‑court hearing.

DEP moved to finalize a state-only operating permit for MarkWest’s Harmon Creek expansion, prompting renewed community alarm over repeated flaring and black smoke.

Sunny, mostly dry through early next week with highs near 77°F. Cool mornings and warm afternoons make for pleasant outdoor plans.

A Butler County podiatrist pleaded guilty to overprescribing opioids and assaulting patients. He was sentenced to house arrest and six years of probation.