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Two separate sentencing hearings in Allegheny County ended this week: a Wilkinsburg man drew back‑to‑back life terms for a 2022 double killing and a South Side man drew 10–20 years for a 2024 slaying.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
After more than a year closed, Panther Hollow Bridge is being readied for steel repairs that will run through August 2026 and cost about $2.23 million.
A contractor struck a major water main around 3 p.m. Tuesday, leaving parts of Waynesburg with low pressure or no water as crews work to isolate and repair the break.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
Allegheny County strengthens its housing code, allowing the Health Department to clean up neglected properties posing health hazards, recovering costs through liens.
Penn Hills received a $3 million grant from Pennsylvania's Multimodal Transportation Fund for road and sidewalk improvements, with work starting in 2027.
Weather & Environment in ...
Patchy fog Tuesday morning before a mild afternoon; rain returns Wednesday with gusty winds and a colder weekend. Expect changing conditions through early next week.
Light rain is likely Sunday in Pittsburgh with pockets of fog tonight; highs near 44°F and a warmup into the 50s midweek.
Community & Society in ...
6-year-old Girl Scout Pim Neill sold a record 81,000 cookie boxes in Pennsylvania using a viral social media campaign after overcoming rejections due to her age and disabilities.
Sunny, mild Saturday with highs near 49°F. Rain chances return Sunday for parts of the region.
A pre-dawn duplex fire in Clymer Borough claimed three lives, including two children. State police fire marshals are investigating.
Pittsburgh expects clearer skies and a warm-up after flurries, with possible rain Sunday and higher temperatures next week, as per the National Weather Service.
Scattered snow showers will dot Pittsburgh today with little accumulation. A warm weekend follows, with rain possible Sunday.
A rock slide on Route 28 near Pittsburgh prompted a lane closure and traffic delays, affecting the southbound side between Hulton Bridge and Powers Run Road.
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