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A 63-year-old New Castle man was arrested April 11 on an arson warrant tied to an October fire at Skyview Towers. He faces arson and aggravated assault charges under docket CR563-2025.
Fun & Entertainment in ...
Breakout artist Sombr will play PPG Paints Arena on Nov. 12, 2026. Artist presales begin Apr. 14 and general tickets go on sale Apr. 17 at 10 a.m. EDT.
A shooting outside Tulunes in Geistown left a Johnstown man wounded and led to a crash and DUI arrest as troopers canvassed the scene.
Leechburg police are searching for teenagers after doorbell video showed three people going through eight unlocked cars. Residents are urged to lock vehicles and call police with tips.
Politics & Govt in ...
A petition backing Aspinwall Borough Council’s censure of Mayor Scott Zimmermann has gathered signatures after his admission that he secretly recorded a private meeting. Organizers hope to grow the list through April.
Third Eye Blind and Nelly will close out America250PA’s Pittsburgh stop with a free June 27 show at Point State Park. Pennsylvania residents get ticket priority April 17.
Demolition crews moved in Wednesday to tear down Lucky B's in Latrobe, ending a longtime Lincoln Avenue staple after a January blaze.
An Allegheny County man says he was misidentified in a South Side assault and jailed for six days before charges were dismissed; he’s suing two Pittsburgh officers.
Weather & Environment in ...
Clear, cold morning gives way to sunshine and a quick warm-up to about 62°F; showers possible Friday.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
UPMC Children’s is nearly ready to open a 50,000‑sq‑ft Heart Institute in Lawrenceville, bringing cath‑MRI suites and the region’s first pediatric cardiac rehab gym.
Chilly Tuesday with lows near 26°F tonight; temperatures surge into the 70s by Thursday. Protect tender plants in low spots.
A woman was found fatally stabbed inside a West Philadelphia rooming house on Sunday; police say no arrests have been announced and the Homicide Unit is investigating.
A Pittsburgh man was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after prosecutors tied emails containing 11 videos and one image of child sexual‑abuse material to him.
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