Panera at 3401 Boulevard of the Allies has closed as the University of Pittsburgh advances a plan to replace the site with hundreds of apartments and a grocery. The closure highlights short‑term disruption ahead of a long‑planned redevelopment.

PennDOT will close the McKeesport 6Duquesne Bridge to vehicles March 14 6April 7 for a $50.77M preservation project; sidewalks will remain open and signed detours are in place.

A woman was shot Tuesday evening in East Liberty and the home where she was found was struck by gunfire; police say multiple rounds were fired in the area.

A courthouse facility dog wandered into the jury room and jurors petted the animal, prompting a judge to declare a mistrial in a case about a killed neighbor’s dog. New jury selection is set for May 15.

Millvale Music Festival returns May 15-16 with 300+ acts on 28 stages across the borough. The free, two-day event fills Millvale's bars, breweries and streets with music and art.

Pittsburgh’s public safety director has overruled the police chief and is seeking to fire an officer tied to a November chase that left nine injured in Wilkinsburg. The decision could prompt arbitration and public hearings.

PwC modeling commissioned by Westinghouse estimates a $1 trillion economic footprint if AP1000 reactors are built nationwide, with construction alone adding nearly $93 billion.

Borough council voted to remove the local volunteer fire company from emergency response, immediately shifting coverage to Connellsville Township and prompting alarm among neighbors.

Thunderstorms and gusty winds will hit Pittsburgh Wednesday, with heavy downpours and localized flooding possible.

State police executed a March 5 search at Paradise Island Hookah Lounge; county inspectors posted a closure after finding spoiled food and other violations. Authorities seized liquor and equipment during the operation.

A $400,000 Cash 5 ticket sold in Cranberry Township remains unclaimed; the Pennsylvania Lottery says the prize must be claimed by April 3, 2026.

Stanley Konat of Brownsville claimed a $410,432 Carolina Cash 5 jackpot at the NC Lottery headquarters in Raleigh and walked away with $295,553 after taxes.

Mayor Corey O'Connor announced a three-phase overhaul to speed permit approvals, pilot virtual inspections and update Pittsburgh's zoning to encourage housing and small businesses.