Cheswick Power Plant Boiler House in Springdale Stays Partly Upright After Failed Demolition Attempt
A Cheswick power plant demolition partially failed, with 70% of the structure falling as planned. Issues with cables caused the problem; the rest is expected to be razed on March 8. The community experienced inconvenience and a dust cloud.
Pittsburgh Secures State Funding for Major Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Improvements
Pittsburgh is set to upgrade its traffic and pedestrian infrastructure with state funding, enhancing safety and connectivity across the city, including significant improvements to the North Shore and North Oakland areas.
Water Main Break Disrupts Traffic on Library Road in Bethel Park, Affecting Residents and Businesses
A large water main break in Bethel Park disrupted traffic on Library Road, affecting residents and businesses. Repair was estimated to take 8-10 hours.
Pittsburgh Planning Commission Approves Market Square Revamp Ahead of 2026 NFL Draft
The Pittsburgh City Planning Commission has approved a plan to modernize Market Square, including pedestrian zones and a Market Anchor, with mixed reactions from local businesses.
Pittsburgh Commuters Face Delays as Monongahela Incline Service Suspended Over Door Malfunction
The Monongahela Incline in Pittsburgh was temporarily closed due to a door issue, with repairs underway and shuttle vans provided for disrupted commuters.
Route 51 in Allegheny County Reopens After Fallen Tree and Wires Incident in Pleasant Hills
A fallen tree took down wires across a busy intersection of Route 51 in Allegheny County, causing a road closure and disrupting traffic, but no injuries were reported.
Pittsburgh's Fatal Crash Response Team Proposes Safety Overhaul at Oakland Intersections After Pedestrian Fatality
Pittsburgh's Fatal Crash Response Team proposes safety improvements for Oakland intersections after the death of pedestrian Jessie Maroney, including signal changes and 'No Turn on Red' rules.
Sinkhole Snags Truck in Pittsburgh's Garfield Neighborhood, Exposing Ongoing Infrastructure Challenges
A sinkhole in Pittsburgh's Garfield neighborhood partially swallowed a truck, highlighting ongoing infrastructure issues. There were no injuries reported, and the road has since reopened.
Bluff Street Steps Near Duquesne University to Close for Repairs, Pittsburgh Pedestrians to Seek Alternate Routes
The Bluff Street steps near Duquesne University in Pittsburgh will close for repairs from December 27, 2024, to January 8, 2025, necessitating detours for users.












