A 22‑year‑old Bentleyville man is jailed after state police say he sexually assaulted a 15‑year‑old in Jefferson Township; a preliminary hearing is set for July 28.

Neighbors jammed a meeting and formed a legal fund after commissioners opened bids to sell nearly 20 acres beside Fairhaven Park.

Walmart is pursuing the former Rite Aid at 4411 Howley St as a last‑mile delivery hub, prompting neighborhood concerns about traffic and zoning. City code and a zoning notice will shape the next steps.

Homewood's pool reopens July 10 as a multi‑year park overhaul reaches its next milestone; field and playground will follow in the coming weeks.

Foggy start, then a Flood Watch Friday, July 10. Heavy storms may cause flash flooding and slow commutes.

The Pennsylvania Turnpike approved a 3.5% toll increase that takes effect Jan. 3, 2027, nudging per‑mile and segment fees higher across the system.

An early-morning blast flattened a Curwensville-area house and sent two people to the hospital.

An Arnold man was charged after prosecutors say he supplied drugs that led to a New Kensington man’s 2025 overdose. Authorities say a December search found suspected fentanyl and distribution evidence.

URA and Mayor O'Connor announced plans to reactivate two city‑owned buildings — 2608 Penn Ave and 604 Liberty Ave — with retail, housing and potential public space.

A New York developer has flagged a seven-story, 155-unit project for 143 North Craig Street, adding to a push to redevelop Craig Street near Pitt and CMU.

A former Penn Hills officer filed a federal suit alleging he was unlawfully seized after a Universal Road crash; the suit names Plum Borough, Penn Hills and three officers. The complaint seeks damages and a jury trial.

Pennsylvania State Police deployed its tactical SERT unit to a home in Aultman after reports of an armed person barricaded inside. Officials say the scene was contained and more details will be released.

Graduates from PIA walked into job offers as a nationwide aircraft‑technician shortage tightened hiring. Short AMT programs are becoming fast tracks to steady work.