Time winding down for chance to name Pittsburgh Zoo’s new lion cub
Ever wanted to name a lion? For $5, you can help do just that. Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium's female lion cub , born in April of this year, is still without a name. That's why the zoo is asking for suggestions from the public to help "Dub the Cub." For a donation of $5, name ideas can be submitted through the zoo's websit
Penn Hills issues cease-and-desist order for swim club following apparent shooting
The Municipality of Penn Hills issued a cease-and-desist order to the Olympic Swim Club following an apparent shooting over the weekend.
13 Pennsylvania Pizza Spots Where Every Slice Feels Like A Local Tradition
Pennsylvania has a pizza culture that runs deeper than most visitors expect, shaped by generations of Italian immigrants who settled in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh and brought their traditions with them. In Philadelphia, the square pie reigns supreme in certain neighborhoods, a thick-crusted style that regulars defend
What We’ve Learned From the Jcpenney Ross Park Mall Closure – Away State Journal
The JCPenney store at Ross Park Mall will be closed later this year.In a statement to Pittsburgh's Action News 4, JCPenney confirmed that the closure is set for Sept. 20."Regretfully, we are unable to ... A JCPenney spokesperson confirmed to Channel 11 that the store in Ross Park Mall will...
Shots fired in Aliquippa leads to woman’s arrest
A woman is facing charges after a shots-fired incident in Aliquippa overnight.
Woman in critical condition after being shot inside Pittsburgh home; 2 taken in for...
A woman was shot in Pittsburgh's Elliott neighborhood and taken to the hospital in critical condition. Police are investigating.
Pittsburgh Mom Still Fighting for Answers in Wiltsie Street Killing
It has been nearly 10 months since 24-year-old Stanley Andre Howe Jr. was shot and killed on the 6900 block of Wiltsie Street on Aug. 10, 2025, and his mother says she is still no closer to knowing who is responsible. This week, Constance Moyer joined family and friends for a balloon release to remember her son and to
Missing witness in New Kensington murder case taken into custody, detained prior to trial
Sheriff deputies and Tarentum police on Tuesday captured a woman whose disappearance caused month-long trial delay for a New Kensington man charged in connection to a 2022 murder. Amelia Lewis, 55, of Brackenridge, Allegheny County, remains lodged in Westmoreland County Prison. She is scheduled to appear before a judge
Several vehicles damaged, 1 stolen in an Allegheny County community
An Allegheny County communtiy was the target of multiple vehicle-related crimes.
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O’Connor signs new vape shop zoning ordinance
Mayor Corey O’Connor has signed new legislation aimed at limiting the expansion of vape shops across Pittsburgh, including a ban on new vape retailers in Downtown and near schools.

















