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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.
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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.
Sunny Tuesday with highs near 77°F. Severe storms possible late Wednesday into Thursday.
Overnight fog and leftover rain clear to mostly sunny skies Monday with a high near 71°F. A stronger storm system may arrive late Wednesday into Thursday.
Gunfire at a Penn Hills swim club late Saturday wounded one person and prompted a police investigation at the Greater Pittsburgh Aquatic Club.
A former Seneca Valley security guard pleaded no contest in Butler County court; sentencing is set for Sept. 3 after an SOAB review and a plea that includes monitoring and probation.
A roofing contractor fell roughly 30–40 feet from Washington Hall at Robert Morris University on Friday and was flown to a Coraopolis hospital with life‑threatening injuries. Officials released few details.
SWAT teams converged on the 1200 block of Pineridge Street in Homewood as negotiators worked to reach a man barricaded inside. Officials urged neighbors to avoid the area.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
City and PGH2O unveiled a $6.8M stormwater and street-improvement package to curb flooding in Carrick and Overbrook. The work pairs green infrastructure with pavement and sidewalk repairs.
Nearly 500 police responses to Second Avenue Commons have raised safety concerns downtown. PNC has paid for extra officer details while county officials evaluate changes.
Showers and thunderstorms are likely this afternoon in Pittsburgh with highs near 88°F and humid, sticky nights. Expect gusty storms and spotty flooding in poor‑drainage areas.
A Pittsburgh man was arrested after an alleged parking‑lot beating and death threat outside Coach's Bar. Investigators say the victim recorded part of the attack and two others fled the scene.
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