Merchant Oyster Co. in Pittsburgh is closing after seven years, ending with a final event on December 4. Challenges included an investor's exit and rising costs. Owner Dennis Marron is crowdfunding to cover bills and assist staff.

A man assaulted a customer with a gun at a Hempfield Walmart after an escalation of an ongoing dispute, leading to charges including aggravated assault.

Police and SWAT responded to a report of a barricaded armed man, identified as Michael Persinger, in Pittsburgh's Troy Hill after a domestic assault charge. Despite initial fears, Persinger had fled, causing no injuries or public danger.

The Light of Life Rescue Mission prepared over 1,000 Thanksgiving meals for those in need, with volunteer “Green Bean Man,” Don Waite, helping, signaling wider issues of homelessness and housing.

Owners of the Panther Pit in Pittsburgh face charges for operating without a liquor license, following a history of violations, raids, and community disturbances.

A fire destroyed one house and damaged another in Allenport Borough, with emergency services responding and the Red Cross assisting displaced families; the cause is under investigation.

One person was hospitalized after a shooting in Homestead, with a man detained for questioning. The victim, shot in the chest and leg, is stable. Police are investigating the incident.

The article describes variable weather in Pittsburgh with rain and snow forecasted into the weekend, advising residents to prepare for colder temperatures and possible snow accumulations, especially in higher elevations.

The Lawrenceville Cookie Tour returns Dec. 14-15 in Pittsburgh, offering homemade cookies to visitors as local businesses showcase holiday hospitality.

Pittsburgh is closing a homeless camp on the Three Rivers Heritage Trail citing safety and health concerns while discussing opening a new winter shelter.

A SWAT standoff took place in Pittsburgh's Troy Hill after a man, believed to be armed, barricaded himself inside a home, prompting local disruptions.

Rashawn Hall was denied bond for a road rage shooting that cost the victim, Bob Long, his eye. Despite his attorney's defense, Hall's prior record and the gravity of charges influenced the judge's decision.

Two Californians were arrested for scamming an elderly Pennsylvania woman by posing as Amazon fraud agents and convincing her to purchase $97,400 in gold coins.