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.

Freedom House 2.0 is placing paid EMT apprentices on Allegheny County ambulances, starting with a Wexford placement and plans to expand next year.

A Polish Hill tenant says her home's brick wall collapsed on April 28 and that her landlord blocked her afterward. City and state resources outline how to report code violations and document damage.

Site work at the Tree of Life campus in Squirrel Hill has picked up. Leaders say a rebuilt campus will include a 300‑seat sanctuary, museum and memorial with a 2028 opening target.

A Salem Township mom won $1 million on a $10 scratch-off she bought during a flat-tire run. She plans to buy a car and invest the remainder of the prize.

A temporary chaperone rule and a new pop-up roller rink have shifted the vibe at Market Square; merchants say it's quieter and more manageable while civil‑liberties groups raise concerns.