Pittsburgh police conducted high-visibility patrols in the downtown area, resulting in six arrests, various citations, no traffic stops, and interactions with local businesses and the community for the week of Aug 19-25, 2024.

A 73-year-old man is accused of embezzling $224,000 from St. John Lutheran Church in Carnegie, where he served in financial roles, including treasurer, for 14 years.

Emergency responders attended a single-vehicle rollover on West Liberty Avenue; a female driver escaped with minor injuries, and roads closed due to live wires.

The National Weather Service predicts a hot and humid week for Pittsburgh with a risk of severe storms and potential travel disruptions due to reduced visibility and early morning fog.

Sto-Rox High School celebrated the start of the new school year with a community pep rally and introduced a stricter dress code to focus on academics.

Pittsburgh opens six cooling centers to help residents combat a severe heat wave, offering relief particularly for vulnerable citizens. The centers will operate from 8 AM to 7 PM on days of extreme heat.

St. Januarius Catholic Church in Plum is closing due to financial challenges, with Bishop Zubik confirming the need for costly building repairs. Artifacts will be preserved as congregants transition to other Holy Family Parish churches.

An 85-year-old man sustained a hip injury after falling in Frick Park, Pittsburgh, and was rescued by emergency teams and transported to the hospital.

A 20-year-old woman was shot in the leg early Sunday in North Braddock. She is stable; no suspects yet, investigation ongoing. Authorities seek information.

Pittsburgh public school transport faces delays due to an extended PennDOT demolition on Saw Mill Run Boulevard, affecting the start of the new school term.

The National Weather Service Pittsburgh forecasts a hot week for Pittsburgh with high temperatures and possible heat index values over 100 degrees, although isolated showers and thunderstorms may occur.

The Pittsburgh Pirates inducted Bonds, Leyland, and Sanguillen into their Hall of Fame in a ceremony at PNC Park.

Two people were injured when their vehicle went off the road in Fayette County; one was taken by ambulance and the other airlifted. Details on their conditions are unknown.