Pittsburgh’s ticket‑by‑mail expansion generated roughly 310,000 citations in 2025 and about $2M more in enforcement revenue as cameras and plate readers spread across the city.

Dorothy 6, a Homestead staple on Eighth Avenue, closed abruptly after more than 11 years, the owners wrote in a brief note on the restaurant's website. Local reports say the shutdown came earlier than the announced final day.

A 26-year-old man was taken into custody in Penn Hills after jumping from a first-floor window and trying to flee. Authorities say he faces multiple warrants, including burglary and firearms counts.

A Homewood, Pittsburgh house caught fire early Thursday morning; it was abandoned, and the cause is under investigation. One person was hospitalized due to smoke inhalation.

A Hollister man faces more than 50 counts after police say he used intimate images to extort and threaten a University of Pittsburgh student.

On February 11, 2026 Kingfly Spirits announced it has closed its Strip District distillery and event space, halting bottle sales and on-site service after seven years.

A viral resignation letter from Crescent Township’s police chief has residents and the police union demanding answers as budget cuts and stalled talks fuel officer departures.

Western Pennsylvania logged 231 commercial bankruptcies in 2025, a small dip from 2024 — but the chapter mix and liquidations show local small businesses remain under pressure.

A toddler died after being run over by a tractor in Leola. East Lampeter police say the incident is under investigation.

An Amazon delivery truck got struck by a train and hit a house in Westmoreland County; no injuries were reported. The truck driver, following GPS, got stuck on tracks. Officials are discussing preventive measures due to similar GPS-related incidents.

A historic Washington County farm's barn was destroyed by fire, resulting in animal fatalities and the loss of a landmark registered on the National Registry of Historic Places.

Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire announce their "Sing a Song All Night Long" Tour stop in Pittsburgh on August 30, with tickets going on sale soon.

Pittsburgh prepares for a major winter storm, with significant snow, arctic temperatures, and potential power outages forecasted, affecting travel and daily life.