Organizers canceled Squirrel Hill’s Lunar New Year parade over immigration‑enforcement fears; the neighborhood will hang red wish tags and push support for Asian businesses.

An Allegheny County judge denied Red Bull's bid to dismiss a former KDKA reporter's 2017 Flugtag injury suit, keeping negligence claims alive.

House Bill 1587 would make it a summary offense to ignore school crossing guards, with a $250 fine and a $35 surcharge. Local 11 Investigates and a national AP piece helped push the measure.

An $86M switchgear plant, a nuclear power pact and a planned 2M‑sq‑ft data center are reshaping Beaver County's economic map.

Pittsburgh residents on Methyl Street advocate for traffic calming measures after recurring car damage incidents; they seek solutions like speed bumps or one-way street conversions.

Pittsburgh Pride named "Existence Is Resistance" as its 2026 theme and set a weekend of events: Prom June 5, festival June 6–7 and a parade on June 7 at West Commons.

Pittsburgh’s school board reopened debate this week over a Future‑Ready plan that could close nine buildings; directors narrowed a list of questions to send to the superintendent.

University of Pittsburgh plans its largest graduation at Acrisure Stadium, moving from the Petersen Events Center to accommodate a record-setting class and allow for more guests.

A boil water advisory is in effect for several Shaler Township streets after a water main break; crews are on scene and testing will determine when tap water is safe to use.

6-year-old Girl Scout Pim Neill sold a record 81,000 cookie boxes in Pennsylvania using a viral social media campaign after overcoming rejections due to her age and disabilities.

Debt collection calls spiked nationwide in 2025 and more than 13,000 Pennsylvanians reported harassment. Practical steps to verify debts, stop abusive calls and find nonprofit help.

An Allegheny County judge tossed the NhRP's bid to free five Pittsburgh Zoo elephants; the group says it will appeal to the state Superior Court.

The Diocese of Pittsburgh is closing seven churches due to declining attendance and financial issues, leaving Saint Maurice as the only church for Saint Joseph the Worker Parish.