Investigations reveal that the Pittsburgh Pirates discarded commemorative "Bucco Bricks," upsetting fans. The Pirates acknowledged their mistake and are offering replicas and planning a lasting tribute.

A pickup truck crashed into a Baldwin home, severing a gas meter and water line and displacing two residents. The driver fled the scene; no injuries reported. Authorities are investigating.

Talya A. Lubit pleaded guilty to vandalizing the Chabad of Squirrel Hill synagogue with anti-Semitic graffiti. She will pay restitution and potentially face a year in prison and a $100k fine.

The National Weather Service warns of severe storms in Pittsburgh, with potential for wind, hail, and tornadoes due to a cold front, with conditions improving by Sunday.

Lena Bryan-Henderson, Allegheny County's first Black woman Chief Public Defender, was fired following an investigation into undisclosed allegations, leaving the community and her supporters questioning the decision.

Allegheny County is using $20M from an opioid settlement to address the crisis with transparency and community input, supporting treatment in the county jail and other interventions, with a decline in overdose deaths indicating progress.

A man was critically wounded in a shooting in Pittsburgh's Perry South; police provided aid and launched an investigation, with no current threat to the community.

A body was found in the Monongahela River near Brownsville Bridge; police are investigating while asking the public for info on a missing male fitting the description.

A person of interest in the Jennah Seibert murder case, Dorian Jeri-Greene, was arrested in Florida on unrelated charges, calming some community concerns.

An early morning accident in Westmoreland County led to a car hitting a deer, then crashing into a house, injuring the driver.

A man was stabbed in Pittsburgh's Central Business District following an altercation; police responded, victim is stable, suspect in custody awaiting charges.

The National Weather Service forecasts storms and clear spells in Pittsburgh, with potential severe weather including thunderstorms, strong winds, hail, and possible tornadoes. Variable patterns expected into next week.

Penn State President Neeli Bendapudi proposes closing seven branch campuses citing financial pressures and declining enrollment. The recommendation is met with concerns about the impact on communities and the university's obligation to the state.