A former CMU student alleges antisemitic harassment and says administrators discouraged complaints; a federal judge has ordered discovery into the university’s Qatari funding.

A Clymer woman faces felony animal-cruelty charges after a dog was found with chicken bones in its stomach and pelvic fractures. Rescuers say Denali remains in severe pain.

Controller Rachael Heisler says Pittsburgh Public Schools missed millions by skipping competitive bids, citing a copier contract and urging a procurement overhaul. Her reports recommend RFPs and a procurement office to recapture savings.

Dense fog is cutting visibility across Pittsburgh this morning; expect slow commutes. Rain arrives tonight and temperatures warm into the 70s later in the week.

Police say a scam that began with a PayPal text led to cash and gold‑bar transactions that cost a Pittsburgh‑area resident more than $5 million. Authorities urge anyone targeted to come forward.

Pittsburgh will test red‑light cameras at six dangerous intersections this summer under a five‑year Verra Mobility contract meant to curb crashes. The program will expand to 30 sites by 2029.

Seven men admitted to a lottery-style distraction scheme that robbed motorists at Pennsylvania Turnpike rest stops in April 2023; they pleaded guilty and received short sentences with parole.

A federal complaint says Pittsburgh officers shocked and detained a 24-year-old man on the autism spectrum on Feb. 22, 2024, and names four officers and the police bureau.

A demolition order for St. Joseph Church on Liverpool Street has united Manchester neighbors who are racing to rehome cats and press for preservation and salvage.

PRT’s new Bus Line Refresh draft promises more frequent, faster trips across Allegheny County while trimming low‑ridership segments. The agency will hold 60+ meetings starting next week as it refines the plan.

The historic Oliver Bath House reopens March 7 with a public celebration. The South Side pool returns after years of renovation.

Cranberry's Costco has a liquor license in safekeeping after a municipal transfer, putting it on track to be the first Costco in Pennsylvania to sell beer and wine.

Pittsburgh police are investigating after a threat against Mayor Corey O'Connor was broadcast over police communications channels.