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.

A Hollister man faces more than 50 counts after police say he used intimate images to extort and threaten a University of Pittsburgh student.

The Woodland Hills superintendent has been on leave while an independent probe looks into district contracts; lawmakers and residents are demanding answers. The draft report is said to be under review.