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Pizzaiolo Primo will open a third location in Murrysville this March, taking over the former Atria's space. The new spot promises brick‑oven pizza and expanded dining.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Thick smoke poured over Ohio Avenue in Glassport as crews fought a house fire that spread to nearby homes.
A Rimersburg woman is jailed after an alleged shooting in Madison Township that sent a man to a Pittsburgh hospital. A preliminary hearing is set for March 24.
Weather & Environment in ...
Residents near the Sherwin‑Williams Rochester plant report a persistent chemical odor; state inspectors flagged missing pollution controls at the facility. Neighbors say the smell is affecting daily life inside homes.
Allegheny County detectives are investigating a shooting in McKeesport on Thursday evening; police activity was reported on Banker Street and near Versailles and Patterson streets.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Pennsylvania is backing a multimillion-dollar plan to turn Downtown Pittsburgh into a livable neighborhood with housing conversions and public-space upgrades. Short-term fixes are timed around the 2026 NFL Draft.
Bomb squad and police are investigating a suspicious package on the East Busway near The Pennsylvanian; buses are being rerouted at the 26th Street ramp and delays are expected.
Gusty south winds and a brief rain-to-snow mix arrive Friday in Pittsburgh; gusts could reach 50 mph and highs will climb into the mid-50s.
A New Kensington man has been charged in the October 2023 porch shooting that killed Troy Vickers Jr., prosecutors say. Officials point to surveillance footage and witness statements.
Eggs-R-Us, the longtime Noblestown Road breakfast spot, quietly closed after two decades. Owners called the decision sudden and thanked patrons for years of support.
A man found on Davis Avenue in Brighton Heights died after suffering severe head trauma; police say the injuries appear consistent with a hit-and-run.
Wind Advisory for Friday: gusts up to 50 mph possible. Secure outdoor items and expect a blustery commute.
A Philadelphia man was charged this week in a murder-for-hire plot tied to the 2022 killing at Rostraver Square; investigators say he arranged payment and retrieved cash. The alleged shooter remains at large.
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