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.

A Wind Advisory runs Thursday with southwest gusts up to 41 mph. Morning showers give way to mostly sunny skies and a warm afternoon.

Cloudy morning, highs near 82. Scattered thunderstorms likely late Wednesday with gusty winds overnight.

One person is in critical condition after a fire at an abandoned Homewood house. The blaze raises fresh concerns about vacant properties and the city’s demolition backlog.