Pittsburgh police arrested two people after a Brownsville Road investigation recovered seven firearms, multiple heroin bundles and other narcotics.

Families say five new suits add to an unfolding legal crisis at Southwood Psychiatric Hospital, alleging years of abuse and chronic understaffing at the children’s facility.

Polar World at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History will close June 28, 2026 after more than 40 years. A farewell weekend runs June 26–28 with family activities.

Drones flew above Settlers Cabin Park as teams searched for buried oil‑and‑gas wells. Organizers say mapping the sites is the first step toward federal plugging funds.

A 22‑year‑old passenger died after an April 8 crash on the Pennsylvania Turnpike near New Stanton; state police say the driver fell asleep.

A single-vehicle crash on Four Mile Run Road near Binkey Road left one person dead Tuesday evening; the county coroner and Ligonier Valley Police responded to the scene.

A 14-year-old reported missing from Whitehall was found safe in Nanticoke and a Luzerne County man was arrested after investigators traced the girl's online contacts. Police say the case began with conversations on a chat platform and ended with a multi-agency arrest.

Highmark has hired Heather Cianfrocco, a Pittsburgh native and former UnitedHealth/Optum executive, as COO to help steer operations amid financial pressures.

Carbonara's Ristorante was posted with a consumer alert on April 30 after a reinspection found 16 violations, including cooling and sanitation problems.

Steelers, Penguins and Pirates are asking fans to walk 30 miles in June and fundraise for neighbors facing summer hunger. The push comes with a $1 million matching grant.

Brentwood's Crack'd Egg will close May 10 as the owners retire, citing rising costs and a years-long legal fight with health regulators.

A 3-year-old was flown to a hospital after a reported drowning at the Hyatt Place next to The Meadows in Washington County. Officials have released few details.

SmokeShack BBQ in Belle Vernon will close this weekend after owners blamed rising food prices. The shop plans a final day on Sunday and thanked customers for their support.