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District officials say 'tens of thousands' are missing from the Fort Allen Elementary PTO account. The PTO will review records at an April 1 meeting as officials consider next steps.
Verona police have an arrest warrant for Walter Hinton after officers say he flashed a badge and claimed to be a Penn Hills officer during a River Town Shopping Center stop.
Butler residents say EBT cards were emptied after swiping at a downtown Dollar General, leaving seniors and families struggling for food while police investigate.
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Pittsburgh apartment rents rose in February for a third straight month, even as roughly 2,800 units remain under construction and big investors keep buying. Neighborhoods close to jobs and transit are seeing the biggest increases.
Two women were found dead inside a Jackson Township home after Illinois police found a man who died by suicide. State police are investigating and say there is no public threat.
Retail & Industry in ...
UPMC reversed last year’s losses, posting $286M operating income and record $33.56B revenue in 2025 as insurance margins improved.
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Dense fog is cutting visibility across Pittsburgh this morning; expect slow commutes. Rain arrives tonight and temperatures warm into the 70s later in the week.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
PRT’s new Bus Line Refresh draft promises more frequent, faster trips across Allegheny County while trimming low‑ridership segments. The agency will hold 60+ meetings starting next week as it refines the plan.
A nonprofit cat lounge opened in Bridgeville this weekend, offering walk-in sessions to meet adoptable cats and recruiting volunteers for fosters and events.
Fog and steady rain in Pittsburgh this morning; higher ridges are under a short winter advisory.
A new Pennsylvania law gives Pittsburgh the power to remove abandoned boats from its rivers, but hauling and disposal costs make cleanup a heavy lift.
Two late-night shootings in McKeesport sent two people to the hospital. Police taped off scenes across the city and are asking witnesses to call 1-833-ALL-TIPS.
DEP opened a 30‑day public comment period on a stormwater permit for a 5.8‑mile Homer City gas pipeline. The comment window runs through March 9, 2026.
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