A mother and daughter were injured in a reported domestic stabbing in Fineview; police say the suspect fled and the search is ongoing.

County DHS data and local organizers told a South Pittsburgh Coalition for Peace meeting that homicides and shootings fell in 2025, with Pittsburgh's homicide count at its lowest since 1989.

Parked Kias in Duquesne Heights and Mount Washington had windows smashed last week; officials point to a known vulnerability and urge owners to check for free repairs.

The URA board moved Thursday to advance a $50 million downtown fund tied to a proposed TRID to speed office‑to‑housing conversions and transit upgrades.

A 26-year-old man was taken into custody in Penn Hills after jumping from a first-floor window and trying to flee. Authorities say he faces multiple warrants, including burglary and firearms counts.

Jason Lando will be sworn in as Pittsburgh's police chief today after a unanimous City Council confirmation. He says his top priorities are violent crime, officer wellness and rebuilding ranks.

Pittsburgh expects clearer skies and a warm-up after flurries, with possible rain Sunday and higher temperatures next week, as per the National Weather Service.

A former food-ordering employee at the Little Sisters' Brighton Heights home was arrested after police say he billed the facility for more than $102,000 in steaks and seafood that were never served.

A Homewood, Pittsburgh house caught fire early Thursday morning; it was abandoned, and the cause is under investigation. One person was hospitalized due to smoke inhalation.

Sonny's Tavern in Pittsburgh's Bloomfield was robbed by armed men; an employee was assaulted but declined medical treatment. Police are investigating and reviewing surveillance footage.

A man died after falling from an undisclosed height in Downtown Pittsburgh, causing Liberty Avenue between Market Street and Fifth Avenue to close for investigation.

Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a law Wednesday that adds cursive handwriting to Pennsylvania's required elementary subjects; the requirement becomes effective April 12, 2026.

Aaron Martin is charged with the homicide of his sister Charlee in Pittsburgh’s Greenfield after she was found shot dead.