The Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County will cover the cost of lead‑line replacements after reversing plans to charge homeowners. The move aims to jump‑start a stalled pilot in several northern boroughs.

A worker on scaffolding in Brookline was shocked by high‑tension wires and rescued by EMS; he was taken to hospital with second‑degree burns.

The PUC says default‑service "price to compare" resets on June 1, lifting the generation portion of bills across the state. Here’s who’s affected and practical steps to reduce the hit.

Aliquippa's school board approved mandatory drug and alcohol testing for students in grades 7–12 who take part in extracurriculars. The policy sets up a year‑round testing pool and layered sanctions.

A Brentwood man has filed suit after body‑cam video shows him being brought to the ground and tased during an Oct. 3, 2024 traffic stop. The criminal case and civil claims now head to court in September 2026.

Rain moves in Friday afternoon and grows steadier into Saturday; expect gusty east winds and localized flooding risk.

Federal prosecutors say a Pittsburgh man was indicted after allegedly emailing threats in 2024 that named a victim’s family and described plans to use a shotgun.

Täkō will serve through June 27 before closing for a full reimagining. The Richard DeShantz Restaurant Group has not provided a reopening timeline.

Shore Thing returns May 22 with expanded hours, a 'Pittsburgh to the Pacific' menu and more than 70 free programs this summer. The floating barge will run through mid‑October.

Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash on the ramp from Route 228 to I‑79 near the Lemieux Sports Complex in Cranberry Township.

The Heinz Endowments is remaking its arts strategy, favoring organizations and shared systems over one‑off projects and direct artist payments.

Disney Store Limited Time opens at Ross Park Mall this Saturday with exclusive park-only merchandise and a child-led opening ceremony. Mall officials say it will stay through the holidays for now.

Stefani Pashman will step down as Allegheny Conference CEO by the end of 2026; board chair Leroy Ball will lead the search for her successor.