A Clarion County mother's special plea hearing in a child‑medication neglect case was moved to Aug. 19 as her defense reviews a potential plea agreement. Court filings say the toddler missed daily thyroid treatment and later required hospitalization.

Former Lincoln Park standout Meleek Thomas was selected in the second round and saw his rights moved in a draft-night trade. The Arkansas freshman averaged 15.6 points before heading to the pros.

A Farmington man was arrested after authorities say he tried to deliver fentanyl-laced marijuana to a minor near town hall; he faces soliciting and fentanyl charges.

Regional planners approved a $4.7B 2027–2030 TIP that prioritizes bridge repairs, transit fleet upgrades and freight corridor work across the SPC region.

A Derry Township First Commonwealth manager was charged after police say she withdrew more than $31,000 from six deceased customers' accounts.

Edgeworth tops a Zillow-based ranking of Pittsburgh-area towns with a typical home value above $1M. Wexford and Mars follow while many Pittsburgh listings remain far lower.

A 6-year-old boy died after a practice crash at Mason Motocross in Point Pleasant; scheduled races were canceled and the track asked for prayers.

The Pittsburgh police union says a commander who lives outside the city was promoted to acting assistant chief, arguing the move violates the Home Rule Charter.

A Greensburg student-entrepreneur opened Cafe Zara, a Middle Eastern coffee camper parked by Dairy Queen, serving spiced lattes and mini pancakes on weekends.

A June 17 traffic stop in Altoona produced a multi‑kilogram cocaine haul and 100 pressed meth pills; two men are jailed and face felony drug charges.

Security camera footage shows a mother black bear and four cubs in a Slippery Rock yard, and a nearby park sighting prompted official warnings. Residents are securing feeders while wildlife officials monitor sightings.

Legacy Development Partners bought the 85,000‑square‑foot building at 610 Smithfield and is weighing a residential conversion across from Mellon Square.

Edgewood police say several Hyundais and Kias were damaged overnight; one stolen and recovered in Pittsburgh. Owners are urged to get free anti‑theft software updates and use visible deterrents.