Allegheny River closed to traffic because of icy conditions
When waterways like the Allegheny River freeze, there is no getting through — at least until the ice starts to melt.
Snow removal continues: Communities impose fines, seek volunteer help in wake of major winter...
After the major snowstorm, Homestead Borough says it’s time to clear the sidewalks before school starts on Monday. If residents don’t, they could face a fine.
Man arrested in domestic violence case in Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH, PA — Detectives from the Pittsburgh Police Fugitive Apprehension Unit and Zone 5 officers have arrested a 34-year-old man in connection with a domestic violence investigation. Jermaine Turner, of Wilkinsburg, is accused of kidnapping and assaulting a female acquaintance between Jan. 27 and Jan. 28, 2026....
Flashback foods: The hunger for favorite foods from the past
You don’t know what you’ve got ’til it’s gone (as Joni Mitchell sang). Many beloved foods once enjoyed throughout the Pittsburgh region are no longer available. They’re missed and still talked about. But some live on in new iterations — or DIY versions. We...
2 people taken into custody during drug trafficking investigation spanning Pennsylvania, Ohio
Two people were taken into custody during a drug trafficking investigation spanning Pennsylvania and Ohio.
Two hospitalized after fire in Westmoreland County
Two people were taken to West Penn Hospital for treatment after a fire in New Kensington.
Pittsburgh Distillery Rushes Second Whiskey Drop After First Batch Vanishes
The whiskey didn't last long on the shelves at Iron City Distilling. In fact, it barely touched them. When the East Deer distillery released its first-ever Bessemer Rye Whiskey on December 19, th
University of Pittsburgh secures $1.5M in federal NMTC funding for BioForge construction
The University of Pittsburgh announced that it had secured an additional $1.5 million in funding for the ongoing construction of Pitt BioForge, a biomedical manufacturing and research center located in Hazelwood Green.
Part of I-79 in Pennsylvania shut down following vehicle crash
PENNSYLVANIA — Traffic is restricted on a portion of Interstate 79 southbound in Allegheny County after a vehicle crashed over a guardrail Tuesday morning. According to Allegheny County 911, the crash occurred on I-79 southbound near Exit 55 and was reported at approximately 10:07 a.m. The Pennsylvania Department of...
Vantage Carrier claims $1.3M unpaid by R&R, RFX as lawsuits mount
A Florida-based motor carrier is accusing RFX, LLC and R&R Express, Inc., subsidiaries of R&R Family of Companies, of failing to pay for more than 600 completed freight shipments, according to a federal lawsuit filed Jan. 22. The complaint, Vantage Carrier LLC v. RFX, LLC et al., was filed in...
