Volunteers say rainbow flags outside the New Castle Prism Initiative were torn down and destroyed. Organizers installed cameras, alerted police and will replace the flags before Pride weekend.

Belle Vernon’s boil‑water advisory was lifted after testing, but local leaders say questions remain about the reservoir work and how the warning was communicated. Officials point to routine maintenance; residents want more details.

State grants plus municipal matching funds will pay for HVAC, lighting and a teen tech space at Penn Hills Library, officials say.

City officials introduced a package to let residents lease city‑owned lots for gardens, markets, art and events — officials say applications could open this summer.

David Dausey, Duquesne’s provost and a public‑health scholar, will become the university’s 14th president on July 1, 2026. He helped launch the Nasuti College of Osteopathic Medicine and says access and community service will guide his agenda.

DEP moved to finalize a state-only operating permit for MarkWest’s Harmon Creek expansion, prompting renewed community alarm over repeated flaring and black smoke.

A Rock 'N' Riches Fast Play ticket sold at Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh hit a progressive top prize worth $171,285. The casino will receive a $500 retailer bonus.

The state’s CAPE review praised Allegheny’s help‑at‑home and caregiver programs but flagged protective‑services documentation and investigative gaps; county leaders have an approved improvement plan.

Ninety grocery bags meant for seniors at a Wilkinsburg building were reportedly locked away, spoiled and later found in the trash, tenants say.

Organizers mapped a multivenue Juneteenth across Point State Park, Market Square and Mellon Park from June 18–21, pairing old‑school programming with a youth‑focused stage. The plan includes a downtown vendor zone and a youth fest at Mellon Park.

The PUC says default‑service "price to compare" resets on June 1, lifting the generation portion of bills across the state. Here’s who’s affected and practical steps to reduce the hit.

Aliquippa's school board approved mandatory drug and alcohol testing for students in grades 7–12 who take part in extracurriculars. The policy sets up a year‑round testing pool and layered sanctions.

A $1 million "Win Win Win" scratch-off was sold at Uni Express in Evans City; the retailer will receive a $5,000 bonus as the Lottery processes the claim.