Ralph's Army Surplus, a longtime business in Monroeville, is set to close after serving the community for nearly 70 years due to changing economic conditions and market shifts.

An altercation in Braddock, PA escalated into vehicular assault and gunfire, leaving one person shot and hospitalized; the incident is under investigation.

Carnegie Mellon University introduces the CMU Pathway Program, offering free tuition to students from families earning under $75,000 and no federal loans for those under $100,000.

A former Westmoreland County official is charged with theft for adjusting work hours to pay employees for more time than worked, resulting in nearly $10,000 of misallocated funds.

Pennsylvania State Police and other agencies conducted drug search warrants in Butler City, issuing a shelter-in-place order which led to the arrest of 14 individuals. The specifics of the charges are still pending.

A significant snowfall is expected in Pittsburgh and surrounding regions, particularly in the Laurel Highlands and West Virginia, with conditions worsening through Saturday and possible travel disruptions.

Pittsburgh Police arrested Ronrie Lloyd for the November 2023 shooting of 18-year-old Jamair Coachman, who died in April 2024. Lloyd faces a charge of Criminal Homicide.

Antisemitic stickers found in Pittsburgh neighborhoods sparked community concern and were removed by Public Works. Officials, including Mayor Gainey, condemned the hate and urged reporting via a Jewish Federation online form.

The Pittsburgh Steelers lead the AFC North with an 8-2 record, with Chris Boswell's field goals highlighting their recent win streak. The team's playoff chances seem optimistic.

Allegheny County plans a $114 million investment in senior care services for its 2025 budget, as announced by County Executive Sara Innamorato. The funding aims to enhance care at the county's living centers and support aging in the community.

A former nurse practitioner, Joseph G. Sapp, was sentenced to 11.5 to 23 months in jail for writing fraudulent Oxycodone prescriptions and committing Medicaid fraud. He admitted to the crimes which spanned across several Pennsylvania counties.

A lottery ticket sold in Westmoreland County, PA, won $182,000 in the Fast Play game. The ticket was purchased at Pomfret's Paints & Variety in Vandergrift.

Pittsburgh Public Schools will not close or reconfigure schools next year, despite consultant recommendations, as confirmed by Superintendent Dr. Wayne Walters. A thorough review process is underway.