Iconic Pa. bar, restaurant to close after 30 years: ‘End of an era’
A much-beloved Pittsburgh bar and restaurant announced on Tuesday that it’s closing after over 30 years in business. The owners of Fat Head’s Saloon announced on social media that they plan to close the location on the city’s south side later this month. "Back in 1992, this...
Rock and doo-wop legend dead at 88: ‘Giant of a man in the music...
Walt Maddox, a rock and doo-wop legend with The Marcels, has died. “He was a great musician, music manager and hell of a nice guy,” former KDKA reporter Paul Martino wrote on Facebook on March 30. “Pittsburgh tonight lost Walt Maddox, former of the legendary Walt Maddox & The Marcels. Condolences to his family and...
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for northern parts of Pittsburgh area
Scattered strong to severe storms are possible with damaging winds, hail and an isolated tornado not out of the question.
Pedestrian struck in Oakland crash-prone corridor near UPMC hospitals
A pedestrian suffered a minor injury Tuesday morning when she was struck by a vehicle near an intersection prone to accidents that sits amid two UPMC hospitals and the University of Pittsburgh’s Oakland campus. The woman, who authorities have not named, walked in front of the vehicle around 8:30...
Severe thunderstorms could hit Pittsburgh region Tuesday night
Severe thunderstorms could roll into the Pittsburgh region Tuesday afternoon and evening ahead of a cold front, according to the National Weather Service. Damaging winds appear to be the primary threat, although large hail or a tornado could not be ruled out. “We’re pretty confident that we’ll have a good...
Northbound Route 28 ramp to Route 8 North scheduled for overnight closure
Route 28 in Etna. (Courtesy of PennDOT) The off-ramp from northbound Route 28 to northbound Route 8 in Etna will be closed overnight Wednesday, PennDOT announced Monday. The left-hand off-ramp will be closed for guide rail replacement work from 9 p.m. Wednesday to 5 a.m. Thursday. The posted detour will...
Pennsylvania man held on bail in Fall River court after alleged sextortion, grooming, of...
Somerset Police Chief William Tedford reports that, for the second time this week, the Somerset Police Department Detective Division has arrested a suspect in a Somerset child enticement case with assistance from the Swissvale Braddock Hills Regional Police Department in Pennsylvania. In December 2025, the Somerset...
Pennsylvania Diner Serving The $8.99 Breakfast Everyone Is Talking About
The best breakfast is the one that feels like home, especially when it does not cost much. In America, prices have climbed so high that it often feels impossible to find something simple and honest without paying a small fortune. But there are still places in Pennsylvania that refuse to...
♻️ Safely Dispose of Household Chemicals at County Events
Allegheny County residents can safely get rid of old paints, cleaners, and other hazardous household items at upcoming Household Chemicals Collection events hosted by the Pennsylvania Resources Council.
⚠️ April 1 Zoning Hearing Board Meeting Canceled in Monroeville
The Monroeville Zoning Hearing Board has canceled its April 1, 2026 work session and meeting. The next meeting is planned for Wednesday, May 6, 2026, in the Monroeville Council Chambers.
