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Hyosung HICO and a Quanta subsidiary will form a joint venture to build 72.5–800 kV gas circuit breakers at Quanta’s Canonsburg plant, with production due this October.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A worker fell roughly 30 feet from scaffolding at Barack Obama Academy’s pool in East Liberty and later died; police and safety officials are investigating.
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Pennsylvania's natural‑gas impact fees surged to $243.9M in 2025 after prices rose and more wells came online, sending larger payouts to counties and the Marcellus Legacy Fund.
A woman was taken to the hospital after an early-morning shooting at a Brighton Township home. Police say their investigation is centered on a residence along Fox Water Trail.
A teenage boy was critically injured in a shooting Sunday on James Street in Turtle Creek as Allegheny County Police investigate. Tips are being sought.
Parks & Nature in ...
A lone black bear wandered through Summer Hill on Monday; local video captured the brief visit and wildlife officials remind residents to secure trash and feeders.
Weather & Environment in ...
Overnight fog and leftover rain clear to mostly sunny skies Monday with a high near 71°F. A stronger storm system may arrive late Wednesday into Thursday.
A 17-year-old was shot and killed early Sunday on Penn Avenue near 7th Street; detectives are reviewing camera footage as the probe continues.
A crash on Route 66 at Mamont Drive left one person dead and another seriously injured; authorities say the cause is under investigation.
Gunfire at a Penn Hills swim club late Saturday wounded one person and prompted a police investigation at the Greater Pittsburgh Aquatic Club.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
A Pitt study suggests early teen experimentation may be driven by lower dopamine‑related brain markers, not an oversupply of reward chemistry. The finding points to a prevention window in adolescence.
Community & Society in ...
A North Side volunteer pet pantry closed after organizers say a landlord threatened a volunteer and ordered donated supplies removed by June 17.
A duck was found with an arrow near a Fayette County pond; residents are searching and wildlife officials are urging anyone with tips to call 1-888-PGC-8001.
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