Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro ordered all U.S. and commonwealth flags to half-staff to honor the late Pope Francis until sunset on the day of his interment.

South Allegheny Elementary School has launched a broadcasting program for fourth and fifth graders, which teaches them various media skills and offers hands-on learning experiences, including running a podcast and producing commercials.

The Pittsburgh Pirates are offering free replica bricks to those who initially purchased "Bucco Bricks," after the originals were mistakenly discarded during PNC Park renovations.

The Hempfield Area School District is considering new school start times for efficiency and to get students home earlier, with mixed parent reactions.

The Pittsburgh Jewish community is shaken by an arson attack on Governor Shapiro's home during Passover, with local Jewish organizations worrying about its implications and antisemitic trends.

Pittsburgh's Deer Management Program harvested 335 deer, providing over 36,000 meals to local food banks and maintaining ecological balance without safety incidents.

Pirates' owner Bob Nutting apologized for mishandling the removal of "Bucco Bricks" at PNC Park, acknowledging the situation was disrespectful and promising better standards in the future.

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.