Pittsburgh celebrates George B. Vashon's 200th birthday, honoring the African American civil rights advocate with a public event featuring speeches and interactive exhibits.

Nurses at UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital have voted to authorize a strike over concerns about bed closures and understaffing affecting patient care.

An anonymous buyer won a $5 million prize with a $50 scratch-off ticket at Hollywood Casino at the Meadows in Washington County, Pennsylvania. The seller received a $10,000 bonus.

Billboards in Pittsburgh display the image of Lucky, a stolen dog, to encourage tips for his return to his elderly owner, with a $5,000 reward offered.

Father John Moineau will be reassigned to four parishes after resigning for not vetting an employee's criminal record leading to controversy in the Diocese of Greensburg.

Brother’s Brother Foundation sends aid to Hurricane Helene victims and pledges $100,000 to food banks, as highlighted by WPXI and CBS News Pittsburgh.

A $1 million lottery ticket was sold at a Shell gas station in Allegheny County; the winner has one year to claim the prize. The retailer will receive a $10,000 bonus.

A sheep named Leo led first responders on a six-block chase through Beaver Falls, PA, before being safely captured and taken to Kindred Spirits Rescue Ranch.

Union workers at the Washington County Housing Authority reached a new contract agreement, ending a strike that affected maintenance and clerical services at housing facilities.

Dormont closes all playgrounds indefinitely due to safety concerns raised by their insurance provider, with officials seeking solutions and inviting community participation in discussions.

Two Pennsylvania Lottery Treasure Hunt tickets, one from Beaver County and another from Montgomery County, have won and will split a $137,979 jackpot.

A person in Westmoreland County won a $3 million scratch-off lottery ticket sold at a Sunoco in Irwin. The winner and the store, which gets a $10,000 bonus, have not been named.

West View Water Authority plans a 4.1% rate hike for water in Allegheny, Beaver, and Butler counties, justified by infrastructure maintenance needs. Assistance is available for customers with financial difficulties.