Beating back an invasive plant with fire
Fire might not be the first thing that you think of when it comes to managing a natural area, like a meadow, for birds and other wildlife. But that’s exactly how the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden decided to treat its Dogwood Meadow for an invasive species this October. It’s called a prescribed fire or a controlled burn.
Mission of Mercy Pittsburgh’s clinic volunteers explain why they keep coming back
Volunteers and medical professionals provided dental, visual and hearing care for 1,375 people at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.
Pittsburgh area Catholic parish to close nearly all of its church buildings
St. Maurice Church in Forest Hills will be the only remaining St. Joseph of the Worker Parish if the Bishop says it’s OK. The other seven Catholic churches are slated to close their doors due to significant financial constraints.
Heintschel throws for 423 yards in Pitt blowout win
Pitt’s quarterback threw for 280 yards in the first half as the Panthers won a 4th straight game all led by the freshman Mason Heintschel
‘This might be your time’: Corey O’Connor’s wife championed his run for Pittsburgh mayor
Months before Corey O’Connor entered the race for Pittsburgh mayor, rumors started circulating that he would try to unseat incumbent Ed Gainey. The idea wasn’t far-fetched. O’Connor had built a career in public service, first as a Pittsburgh councilman like his father, Bob O’Connor, then as Allegheny County controller.
PHOTOS: Thousands Of Rubber Ducks Take Over Pennsylvania Town; Here’s Who’s Behind It
Canonsburg was quacked up — literally — after thousands of tiny yellow rubber ducks mysteriously appeared across town. Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop Bob's Roadtrip Adventures Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop in Canonsburg, Washington County, came clean on Thursday, Oct. 9, announcing on social me…
Acrisure Stadium worker in critical condition after falling 50 feet from main scoreboard
The public safety official says the man suffered severe injuries, mainly to his lower extremities. He was taken to the hospital in critical condition.
2025 Halloween trick-or-treat times for Pittsburgh and Allegheny County
With Halloween around the corner, and falling on a Friday, you might be wondering what time your community will be trick-or-treating. Below is a list of the trick-or-treating times and dates for Allegheny County municipalities in 2025. All times listed are for Friday, Oct. 31, unless otherwise indicated. If you...
Survivors, first responders speak about Pittsburgh synagogue shooting in new documentary
Monday marks seven years since the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting.
Woman being questioned after baby found dead in trunk of a car on Pittsburgh’s...
A woman from Ohio Township arrived at a hospital on Friday night after giving birth, but did not have the baby with her.
