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A vacant church on Mount Washington caught fire Tuesday evening, sending smoke across downtown. Crews fought the blaze and officials reported no immediate injuries.
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Surviving spouses say Pittsburgh still won’t cover post-retirement health costs despite court rulings, forcing widows to buy their own coverage. The union estimates millions owed.
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A Moon Township swim coach was placed on interim suspension by the U.S. Center for SafeSport after being listed for 'allegations of misconduct.' Local clubs and the school district have not provided details.
Ryan O'Hearn blasted three homers and recorded a franchise‑record 10 RBIs as the Pirates rolled past the Braves 12‑4 at PNC Park. It was a rare offensive night in Pittsburgh.
A Harmony man was charged after his 14‑year‑old son allegedly drove a vehicle into a house. Zelienople police say charges relate to allowing the juvenile to drive.
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Allegheny Health Network says Allegheny General Hospital completed the Pittsburgh region’s first robotic-assisted kidney transplant, offering a less-invasive option for select patients.
A 68-year-old man, Jeffrey Owens, was struck and killed while crossing Brodhead Road in Aliquippa. A 23-year-old driver was arrested and blood testing is underway.
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Fog will slow the Wednesday morning commute, then heat builds into the upper 80s with isolated afternoon storms. Expect wetter, heavier rain by Friday.
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DICK'S will open a House of Sport at Westmoreland Mall on Aug. 7, taking over the former Sears bay. Opening weekend will feature autograph signings by two Pittsburgh pros.
Pittsburgh police say a 22-year-old set a fire in a Wood Street apartment the day before his eviction hearing; investigators have an arrest warrant and the probe is ongoing.
A semi-truck overturned on the 62nd Street Bridge in Sharpsburg, leaking a corrosive liquid and triggering a hazmat response and lane closures.
A multi-hour pursuit in Shrewsbury ended with a 54-year-old man in custody after officers found a stolen van; bail was set at $20,000.
A Monroeville man was charged after a July 25, 2025 East McKeesport crash that killed a 45‑year‑old. Court papers say his BAC was 0.176% and his speed about 48 mph.
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