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Pittsburgh is under a multi-day heat advisory with highs near 100°F. CitiParks has opened cooling centers and officials urge precautions.
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Oregon‑founded Vape‑Jet says it's moving headquarters and production to the Strip District, taking space at 2212 Liberty Ave and joining Robotics Row.
Dense morning fog will clear by mid-morning, but heat returns fast. Expect highs in the 90s and dangerous heat midweek.
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Two teenage boys were shot Saturday on the 300 block of 4th Avenue in Rankin; Allegheny County detectives say four masked suspects fled on foot and are seeking tips.
Foggy start gives way to heavy afternoon storms and a Flood Watch; a heat spike builds into next week. Plan for wet roads today and hotter conditions by mid‑week.
Fog and mist this morning give way to mostly cloudy skies and a high near 81°F. Showers and thunderstorms are likely tonight, with a hot, humid stretch arriving next week.
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The Westmoreland County sheriff’s office withdrew from ICE’s Jail Enforcement Model amid months of local pushback and legal questions.
State police are investigating after several exotic snakes were found dead in labeled containers dumped along Route 14 north of Canton. Officials hope names on the tubs will help identify an owner.
Food & Drinks in ...
Leon's Caribbean has closed its Allentown restaurant after 11 years amid thefts and a 2023 fire, owner Leon Rose says. The future of the Warrington Avenue spot is unclear.
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PSC secured a $10M NSF award to build Bridges-3, a next-gen supercomputer planned to go live in summer 2027 and designed to boost AI and large-data research in Pittsburgh.
Police say a man assaulted a juvenile at a Wilkinsburg park on Sunday evening; authorities have released few details as the investigation continues.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
National averages have dipped under $4, but Pennsylvania — and Pittsburgh in particular — are still paying more at the pump. Here’s what the data and experts say about when relief will arrive.
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A Pennsylvania Lottery iLottery player in Allegheny County won $415,320.35 on the Big Bank Bucks eInstant. The prize was paid via the state's iLottery platform; here’s what winners should know about claiming and taxes.
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