The Elizabeth Forward School District is set to close three elementary schools as part of its high school construction project, reshuffling students to different buildings.

Pittsburgh Public Schools considers a district-wide cellphone ban to improve safety and reduce distractions after incidents including a stabbing. The proposed ban seeks to address the misuse of cellphones in schools, with public input invited.

An Allegheny County resident won $760,000 jackpot from the Pennsylvania Lottery Match 6 Lotto, with the winning ticket sold at Shop 'N Go Deli in Jefferson Hills.

A customer won a $870,000 jackpot from a lottery ticket purchased at a Uni-Mart in Moon Township, with the store receiving a $5,000 bonus for the sale.

Pittsburgh Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Walters unveiled a new district roadmap involving closing 12 schools and implementing significant transportation and curriculum changes aimed at streamlining resources and balancing enrollment.

The Giant Eagle Foundation donated $1 million to regional food banks to help alleviate food insecurity, coinciding with the end of SNAP benefits for many Americans.

A $200,000 winning lottery ticket was purchased at a Giant Eagle in Moon Township for the PA Lottery's Cash 5 game. The winning numbers were 5, 11, 24, 33, and 41. The winner remains unidentified, and the store will receive a $500 bonus.

Campers with lifetime memberships to Roaring Run RV Resort must leave after the new owner, Tannery, invalidated their agreements following the property's sale.

Springdale Borough residents protest against a proposed data center over concerns about increased power costs and declining property values, while supporters cite economic benefits.

Duquesne Light is set to transfer power to a new substation, causing temporary outages in Downtown Pittsburgh on Oct. 28-29. The move will improve grid reliability and resilience.

Carnegie Mellon University students paid tribute to the assassinated conservative activist, Charlie Kirk, by painting "Rest in Peace Charlie Kirk" and "Say No to Political Violence" on "The Fence."

Pennsylvania's U.S. Senators sent letters to five state universities calling for better protection for Jewish students following a rise in antisemitism on campuses.

The Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank distributed a record 53 million meals between July 2024 and July 2025, a significant increase from previous years, highlighting rising food insecurity.