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A 3-year-old suffered a serious leg injury in a lawnmower accident on Trotwood Drive in North Strabane and was flown to a Pittsburgh hospital for treatment.
Community & Society in ...
A fresh cluster of tents has appeared on Pittsburgh’s North Side near Sarah Heinz House, prompting outreach and safety concerns for children and people living outdoors.
Allegheny County prosecutors say they will no longer seek the death penalty for Johnathan Morris, charged in the Feb. 6, 2023 killing of McKeesport officer Sean Sluganski.
Arts & Culture in ...
ALMA | LEWIS is moving into a 7,500-square-foot, street-level space at the XFactory, adding a larger gallery, two studios and expanded archive room ahead of a September 2026 opening.
Politics & Govt in ...
A FEMA-funded ambulance for Sugarcreek Township remains stuck at an upfitter while a DHS review holds the grant, leaving the rural EMS dependent on an aging 2006 rig. Local leaders have appealed to lawmakers for a quick resolution.
Food & Drinks in ...
Atria's, Juniper Grill and 1930 Cigar Bar opened side-by-side on Railroad Street, timed to welcome visitors arriving for the 2026 NFL Draft. Local officials praised the move as a boost for the Strip District.
A 19-year-old faces 20 counts, including homicide by vehicle and DUI, after state police say he was lane‑splitting on a Route 22 ramp and struck a truck driver on Aug. 25, 2025.
Hall of Fame jerseys, Steelers draft cards and a family-friendly Fan Zone will be on view at the Heinz History Center during the 2026 NFL Draft. Kids 17 and under get free admission.
Casey Renee is opening a Confections storefront in Regent Square next Saturday, April 11. The move converts her Wilkinsburg appointment-only pastry business into a daily cafe.
A teen was shot Monday on Rosedale Street in Homewood South; police applied a tourniquet, took him to the hospital and detained two people for questioning.
A fire at Douglas Plaza in Wilkinsburg on Monday forced evacuations and drew a heavy emergency response. Officials said flames were reported on the fourth floor and the scene remains under investigation.
Police say a 30-year-old driver struck the glass vestibule of Rivers Casino’s parking garage early March 30, injuring two people; charges and an arrest warrant followed.
Weather & Environment in ...
Cloudy morning, milder afternoon with a high near 61°F. Warm into the 70s Tuesday; rain and thunderstorms likely Tuesday night into Wednesday.
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