The Allegheny County Health Department received a $930,000 grant to fund climate resilience projects focusing on environmental justice in 15 communities.

McKeesport Area School District hires Donald McFann as Superintendent and Matthew Mols as Assistant Superintendent following a scandalous period for the district.

Pittsburgh university staff received specialized training to combat antisemitism after a rise in incidents, involving collaborations with local and educational institutions.

A Butler County resident won over $1 million playing MONOPOLY Progressive Jackpots, an online Pennsylvania Lottery game with shared multi-state jackpots.

A jackpot-winning lottery ticket worth $650,000 was sold at Coen store in Homestead, Allegheny County. The Cash 5 with Quick Cash game ticket matched all five drawn numbers.

UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital welcomed its first baby of 2025, Genesis, at 12:10 a.m. on New Year's Day, as the city of Pittsburgh celebrated the new year.

Allegheny County will close offices and courts on New Year's Day and New Year's Eve, but will reopen on January 2. Parks will have adjusted holiday hours.

A severe storm caused power outages for over 50,000 residents in Western Pennsylvania, with efforts to restore electricity ongoing amidst continued wind advisories.

Two small dogs were discovered taped up inside boxes near a White Oak Giant Eagle and are now in the care of a local rescue, White Oak Animal Safe Haven.

A Beaver County Sunoco sold a $1 million Mega Millions ticket; the store gets a $5,000 bonus. The jackpot is now at $1.15 billion, with the next draw on Dec. 27. Winners have a year to claim their prize.

A $50,000 Pennsylvania Lottery New Year's Millionaire Raffle ticket was sold in Westmoreland County, as part of ongoing drawings leading up to a January 4 event.

Pittsburgh baristas from Starbucks are striking over alleged unfair labor practices amid national labor unrest, demanding better contract terms and pushing to halt store operations.

A water main break in Pittsburgh's Beechview neighborhood caused floods and traffic disruptions, with repairs expected to last approximately 12 hours.