The state awarded Hill CDC $1 million to renovate first-floor space at the New Granada Building, funding cafes, a kitchen and performance space as part of New Granada Square. The award is part of a $17.2M Main Street Matters round.

After nearly six years dark, Butcher and the Rye is set to return to downtown Pittsburgh; reservations are appearing on OpenTable. The relaunch brings back a marquee whiskey-and-comfort-food destination.

The Pittsburgh Parking Authority is rolling out PayLock SmartBoots so motorists can pay by phone, self-release immobilizers and return them to city drop-off sites.

A man was found dead in a Squirrel Hill South parking lot; police say his injuries were consistent with being run over and one woman is in custody.

Clear skies and highs near 73°F Saturday make for a patio-friendly weekend. Expect warming into next week with a slight chance of late-week storms.

A man was found unconscious and not breathing in East Liberty after an apparent group attack. Police detained several people and the victim is in critical condition.

Buchanan extended its downtown Pittsburgh lease at the Union Trust Building, locking in more than 115,000 square feet of headquarters space.

Surveillance video released to reporters appears to undercut police accounts of an April 21 arrest at a Springdale council meeting, prompting legal review.

After seven years the Washington County Courthouse reopened its Main Street doors, pairing restored 10-foot entrances with AI-assisted weapons screening. Officials say the scanners will be monitored by deputies.

Organizers propose a community‑led "South Side Street Fest" that would close East Carson between 12th and 18th on weekend nights, with checkpoints, metal detectors and a 21+ rule.

Cellars Speakeasy has concluded regular restaurant service after three and a half years. Common Plea will continue handling events while Cadence+ weighs a reboot.

A 32-year-old woman turned herself in after a man was shot and later died in the Lowe’s parking lot in Hermitage; police say charges were upgraded to first-degree murder.

Cellphone video shows two men who appeared to be federal agents detain the manager of Central Diner & Grille in Robinson Township. The owner says agents were searching after a parking‑lot car chase; the diner plans to reopen tomorrow.