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.

Local authorities investigate a fatal crash on Route 65 in Emsworth, where a car hit a utility pole around 10:30 p.m., closing southbound lanes for hours. No hospital transports were reported, with an ongoing investigation into the crash causes.

The National Weather Service warns Pittsburgh of potential localized flooding due to heavy showers and thunderstorms, with severe weather possible later in the week.

The Pittsburgh Steelers will play the Minnesota Vikings in Dublin, Ireland, on September 28, marking the NFL's first regular-season game in Ireland at Croke Park. This event is part of the NFL's series of international games for the year.

Joel E. Munoz-Bayas, 19, was arrested after a car theft led to a police chase and crash; two juveniles were also detained. The vehicle was stolen from Nancy Heath's driveway.

A woman was arrested for a hit-and-run in Pittsburgh's Arlington Heights, where a pedestrian suffered injuries including a potential broken foot. The suspect is in custody, with details pending from ongoing investigations.

Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh is undergoing a $43 million renovation of its emergency department, including 57 new treatment rooms, to be completed by 2027.

The National Weather Service predicts inclement weather for Pittsburgh, including showers and thunderstorms, with a varying intensity throughout the week.

Two teenagers were seriously injured in a car crash in Butler County; their vehicle hit trees and rolled down an embankment. They were airlifted to a hospital; details remain under investigation.

A mother and her toddler died in a collision with a tractor-trailer on I-70 near Claysville, PA. Their vehicle lost control, went airborne, and was struck, impacting traffic and a home.

On International Nurses Day, the Allegheny County Health Department announced their reaccreditation by the Public Health Accreditation Board, ensuring continued public service excellence.

An altercation in Pittsburgh's South Side Flats led to a minor injury for an officer and an arrest after police were called to a disruptive crowd at a restaurant.

Pittsburgh is expected to experience a week of rain and potential thunderstorms as a low-pressure system moves in, with mixed weather conditions including possible heavy rains and a spike in temperatures expected later in the week.