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Community & Society in ...
A Steelers-backed youth recreation complex at Hazelwood Green is nearly finished; an unveiling is expected around Pittsburgh's 2026 NFL Draft.
Real Estate & Development in ...
A 16‑story downtown office tower at 411 Seventh Ave has been placed into receivership after refinancing failed and Duquesne Light arranged a large relocation, raising the prospect of a sale or restructuring.
Weather & Environment in ...
Cloudy Saturday clears to highs near 62°F. A sharp warmup brings 80s by Sunday and storms next week.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Earl Kenney Jr. was taken into custody in Charlotte after Pittsburgh police accused him of rape of a juvenile, child endangerment and registry violations.
Politics & Govt in ...
A petition backing Aspinwall Borough Council’s censure of Mayor Scott Zimmermann has gathered signatures after his admission that he secretly recorded a private meeting. Organizers hope to grow the list through April.
A late-night fight in Perry South left a man stabbed in the head; SWAT searched a Koerner Avenue home but found no suspects and investigators are still looking.
A Westmoreland County man was arrested after police say a Turnpike road‑rage confrontation ended at the Irwin exit with a stabbing and a wound near the victim's ear.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
Thirty venture firms have soft‑committed about $240M to a new CMU program pairing researchers with investors and six months of mentorship. The push aims to move lab projects into investable deep‑tech startups.
Sports in ...
The Penguins clinched their first playoff berth since 2022 with a road win over New Jersey, powered by veteran leadership and timely trades. New faces and old stars combined at the right time.
An Allegheny County judge refused to drop an attempted homicide charge tied to a near‑fatal Shadyside stabbing, keeping the most serious count in place as pretrial work continues.
A patient at Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital allegedly attacked a doctor and two security guards after being told to stop livestreaming the ER, police say.
Sunny, warm Friday with gusty winds and a chance of evening showers. Elevated fire‑weather concerns mean skip open burns this afternoon.
Fun & Entertainment in ...
Third Eye Blind and Nelly will close out America250PA’s Pittsburgh stop with a free June 27 show at Point State Park. Pennsylvania residents get ticket priority April 17.
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