The Richard King Mellon Foundation committed nearly $2M to expand youth jobs, reactivate Mellon Square and underwrite Pittsburgh’s America 250 celebration.

State prisons have rapidly expanded Suboxone treatment; enrollments and program costs have risen, prompting lawmakers and advocates to clash over diversion and oversight.

Frost advisory overnight into Friday for parts of Pittsburgh. Protect tender plants and expect rain Friday and into next week.

Verona police say a Pittsburgh man followed drivers from Route 28 into town, threatened them with a handgun and struck a vehicle; investigators have a warrant.

A Catlin, Illinois woman pleaded guilty after admitting she paid thousands to commission and distribute obscene monkey‑torture videos. Federal prosecutors say the plea is part of a broader crackdown on encrypted networks selling torture footage.

A woman who worked at Acrisure Stadium says thieves drained her bank account after a single concession card swipe during the NFL Draft.

Clear morning gives way to showers and thunderstorms Saturday, April 25. Expect wet windows midday and allow extra time for Draft travel.

Two former Primary Health Network leaders drew federal prison terms after prosecutors say a years-long scheme siphoned more than $1.5M from the Sharon clinic.

Fujitsu and Carnegie Mellon are launching a Physical AI Research Center at CMU’s Robotics Innovation Center in Hazelwood Green to speed robotics from lab to field.

Pittsburgh Public Schools is considering a policy to require advance parental notice when classroom lessons could conflict with 'sincerely held' religious beliefs, stirring debate over teacher burden and parental rights.

The Riverhounds have renamed their South Shore home F.N.B. Stadium under a multi‑year deal as the club advances planned renovations and a hoped‑for expansion. The new name debuts on the field this weekend.

Rain and isolated storms this morning with highs near 74. A warm stretch builds late week, with more showers likely Saturday.

A man was critically wounded early Tuesday after a shooting at Butler Street and Stanton Avenue in Lawrenceville; detectives from the Violent Crime Unit are investigating.