The City of Pittsburgh, Pirates Charities and the Laborers unveiled a plan to renovate youth baseball fields across neighborhoods, asking residents to report needs via PGH311.

PennDOT will spend more than $200M across Fayette, Greene, Washington and Westmoreland counties in 2026, backing 31 new projects and dozens more. The work includes major bridge replacements and highway reconstructions.

Konnor Griffin will make his MLB debut Friday at PNC Park as the Pirates add the 19‑year‑old No.1 prospect to the active roster.

A man was found shot multiple times at Fleming and Antrim in Brighton Heights and is recovering; police are investigating.

A convicted Chambersburg OB/GYN returned to Franklin County court on March 31 as he presses a claim that his trial lawyer was ineffective. The hearing is the latest chapter in a case that dates to 2017.

CobblerWorld reopened its downtown Penn Avenue bakery this week, returning pies, cobblers and mini bundts with weekday hours and plans to expand for the 2026 NFL Draft.

Two men tied to the Pagans motorcycle club face multiple charges after prosecutors say they attacked a 70‑year‑old patron at Mogie's Irish Pub in Lower Burrell; surveillance and plate data, the DA says, tie them to the scene.

A homeowner in Westmoreland County allegedly drew a firearm on a Municipal Authority worker during a routine field visit; details remain limited. MAWC urges residents to verify IDs.

On the one‑year anniversary of an arson at the governor’s residence, Gov. Josh Shapiro met with faith leaders in Harrisburg as the state moved to distribute nearly $11M in security grants to nonprofits and houses of worship.

ALMA | LEWIS is moving into a 7,500-square-foot, street-level space at the XFactory, adding a larger gallery, two studios and expanded archive room ahead of a September 2026 opening.

Penn Brewery filed for Chapter 11 but owners insist the Vinial Street taproom and biergarten remain open. Court papers show limited assets but a plan deadline this summer.

A FEMA-funded ambulance for Sugarcreek Township remains stuck at an upfitter while a DHS review holds the grant, leaving the rural EMS dependent on an aging 2006 rig. Local leaders have appealed to lawmakers for a quick resolution.

A legislative study requested by Rep. Rob Matzie urges the PIAA to create transfer oversight, tighten feeder‑school rules for private schools and clarify championship‑site standards.