Pittsburgh Drivers Alert: Full Parkway East Closure This Weekend for Bridge Project
PennDOT will close Parkway East in Pittsburgh for weekend construction. Detours are in place as the closure affects travel from the Squirrel Hill Tunnel to the Edgewood/Swissvale interchange.
Emergency Teams Respond as Controlled Burn Escalates in Beaver County, Raising Health and Safety Concerns
A controlled burn of a slag dump in Beaver County escalated beyond planned limits, sending up visible smoke plumes and raising health and environmental concerns. Fire crews worked to tame the unexpected blaze.
Pittsburgh Weather Update: Seasonal Temps with Chances of Stray Showers, Sweeping Heat Approaches Weekend
Pittsburgh's weather will be steady with occasional showers and seasonal temperatures; light rain and low precipitation chances expected. The weekend may see a heat rise with dry conditions initially.
Penn Township Community Reels as Girl and Her Dog Rescued from Devastating House Fire, State Police Investigate Cause
A house fire in Penn Township required a rescue operation for a girl and her dog; the child was taken to the hospital in critical condition, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
Pittsburgh Police Nab Two Suspects Following Carjacking Probe and High-Speed Chase Near 31st Street Bridge
Two men were arrested in Pittsburgh after a carjacking led to a police chase near the 31st Street Bridge. The driver, Duane Jemison, and passenger, Vaughn Hall, face charges. The incident caused bridge closures and traffic delays.
Pittsburgh Forecast, Seasonable Weather Expected Through Week with Potential Heat Surge Over Weekend
Pittsburgh is expecting a period of dry and seasonable weather through the end of the week with minimal chances of showers. Temperatures will be near or above normal with potential heat increase over the weekend.












