Mayor Ed Gainey led a ceremony in Pittsburgh honoring 25 new citizens from various countries, highlighting the city's commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Sewickley and Ohiopyle in Pennsylvania, along with Montpelier and Stowe in Vermont, were ranked among the top small towns in the northeast by USA Today's Readers' Choice Awards.

Visas for two current Carnegie Mellon University students and five alumni were unexpectedly revoked, causing concerns on campus about their immigration status and support measures offered by the university.

The Pittsburgh Pirates are facing fan anger after personalized "Bucco Bricks" were found at a recycling facility, with plans to create a more permanent display.

Pittsburgh's condemned American Legion building in Troy Hill is scheduled for demolition after a partial collapse; residents express mixed feelings about the loss of the historic site.

A $1 million scratch-off lottery ticket was sold in McCandless, PA, with the retailer receiving a $5,000 bonus; winners must sign the ticket and contact the Pennsylvania Lottery.

Pittsburgh's City Cuts program offers free lawn maintenance to eligible seniors, veterans, and disabled residents beginning May 2025. Applications are open until April 21.

The Brownsville Area School District has banned cell phones for grades 6-12, requiring Yondr bags to secure devices during school to reduce distractions and improve learning.

Pennsylvania AG secures over $500k in refunds from unlawfully operating debt settlement firm Accelerated Debt Settlement, Inc., ensuring consumer restitution and banning the company's state activities until proper licensing is obtained.

Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey introduces a strategy to eliminate traffic fatalities with the 2025 Vision Zero Memorandum.

Activists and officials rallied at UPMC, demanding gender-affirming care for transgender patients of all ages, despite a disputed executive order affecting those under 19.

Jim Quinn, a renowned conservative radio host and DJ in Pittsburgh, has died at age 82, leaving behind a legacy in broadcasting and influence on future radio personalities.

A $1 million Jumbo Bucks scratch-off ticket was sold at Fueland in Pittsburgh's Carrick. The PA Lottery confirmed this wasn't an April Fool's joke, and the store will receive a $5,000 bonus. Winners should sign their ticket and call the Lottery.