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A vacant church on Mount Washington caught fire Tuesday evening, sending smoke across downtown. Crews fought the blaze and officials reported no immediate injuries.
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Curtiss‑Wright will invest $80M to expand its Cheswick plant, adding two new manufacturing buildings and roughly 150 jobs focused on nuclear components.
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Mayor Jondavid Longo signed a seven‑day disaster declaration after storms flooded Slippery Rock and closed roads. Officials urged residents to avoid floodwaters while crews clear hazards.
A New Castle hospital is on alert after a patient allegedly left a voicemail threatening to shoot the CEO and other staff, officials say.
Police say a 77-year-old struck an eight-week pregnant technician and punched a nurse in the VA Pittsburgh ER; the suspect has been charged with aggravated assault.
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Trace Brewing said it will pause drag performances after neighbors and state regulators raised complaints about loud alley parties and a permit fight.
A mechanic was killed in New Florence when a bus rolled onto him during repairs. Authorities say the coroner and state police responded and are investigating.
Seniors at Thomas Bishop Apartments endured a roughly 29-hour outage during a heat wave, leaving many without air conditioning or transport to cooling centers.
An 18-year-old was killed after an argument on Wilner Drive turned into gunfire in Pittsburgh’s East Hills. Homicide detectives are investigating and seeking tips.
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Allegheny Health Network will assume control of Heritage Valley's hospitals overnight, folding Beaver and Sewickley campuses into AHN's system. State and federal filings remain active as operations shift.
A 13-year-old in West Virginia was burned when a gel-filled 'squishy' toy left in a hot car exploded, adding to multiple cases tied to a dangerous online trend. Experts warn against heating or leaving these toys in cars.
A 27‑year‑old patron was seriously injured in a late‑night altercation at Verona’s Hula Bar. Authorities say 39‑year‑old Michael Powell turned himself in and faces aggravated‑assault charges.
A 93-year-old Wellsburg man has been charged after a motorcyclist was killed on Millers Run Road on Oct. 6, 2025. Court paperwork sets a preliminary hearing for Aug. 13.
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