Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium now houses Humboldt penguins and injured brown pelicans in its former sea lion pool, enriching its species diversity and promoting conservation.

Time magazine included Dick's Sporting Goods and Duolingo on its list of the 100 most influential companies of 2025, highlighting Pittsburgh's growing corporate landscape.

Raccoon Creek State Park's beach is closed to swimming due to high E. coli levels, but remains open for other activities. The source of pollution is not disclosed, but regular testing continues as visitors await reopening.

Man with a warrant for probation violation related to a gun charge threatened to burn down a residence and confront police in Avalon, leading to a SWAT intervention and his eventual surrender. He faces arson and other charges.

Isolated showers and thunderstorms with potential for heavy rain and damaging winds are expected in Pittsburgh, with increased risk of flash flooding and flight delays.

A man from Westmoreland County was charged with sexually assaulting two children, becoming the 17th member of a Jehovah's Witnesses congregation to face such charges following a grand jury probe.

The Pittsburgh Pirates plan to install 60 bronze plaques at PNC Park to preserve over 10,000 fan messages from the Bucco Bricks program after the original bricks were found at a recycling plant, sparking fan outrage.

A mother was killed and her son injured in a home invasion in Washington County. Suspect Michael Pyles faces charges, while evidence suggests a planned burglary. Another man, Walter Winland Jr., is also implicated.

Sir Paul McCartney will perform in Pittsburgh on November 11 as part of his "Got Back" 2025 tour. Presale tickets start on July 15, with public sale on July 18.

A fire broke out at the Sin City motorcycle club in Pittsburgh, with emergency crews responding and at least one person hospitalized. The cause and extent of damage are under investigation.

Pittsburgh expects typical summer thunderstorms and potential flash flooding due to a warm and moist air mass, with the National Weather Service predicting intensified conditions towards the weekend.

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed House Bill 1431, lifting the state's ban on Sunday hunting, potentially increasing revenue and allowing more flexibility for hunters.

The Allegheny County DA's Office is investigating Capo's Bar as a potential nuisance property due to ongoing disruptions and recent violence. The bar has to contest a Notice of Disruptive Property within 15 days.