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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.