PPS holds to 4% tax hike proposal following aborted closures plan
Pittsburgh Public Schools still looks to raise property tax rates by 4% after voting down a sweeping plan to overhaul the district last month. The tax hike, along with cyber charter school reforms, would provide budget relief to PPS as the district works to fend off rising deficit amid shrinking enrollment and...
Pittsburgh Median Home Price is Lowest in the US at $250K
Pittsburgh is the nation’s most affordable market for buying a home, with the median home listing price hovering at $250,000, according to Realtor.com. As Chris Clark explains in Yahoo Finance, “thanks to a combination of legacy housing supply, a diversified economy and moderate demand, buyers here can still stretch...
Local plumber shares tips on how to prevent frozen pipes during winter
With the harsh cold comes the threat of frozen pipes.
Pittsburgh Public Schools leaders address district’s financial future
At a meeting on Monday, people asked district leaders to think creatively when it comes to strengthening district finances.
Ruthfred Acres Woman’s Club crafters make blankets for foster children
Members of the Ruthfred Acres Woman’s Club have once again demonstrated the power of community and compassion. This year, the club’s dedicated crafters joined forces to create 60 cozy blankets, each lovingly made for children in foster care. The project came together when club members, under the direction...
Over $13k worth of Pokémon cards stolen from gaming store in New Kensington
The Westmoreland County’s D.A.’s office say 48-year-old Jeffrey Spang stole cards from the “Feisty Goblin” gaming store on Fifth Avenue in New Kensington during 12 different visits to the store.
Fire damages home in Washington County; cold temperatures created challenge for firefighters
A fire damaged a home in Washington County on Tuesday morning.
Pittsburgh nonprofit receives $15K from Bayer Corporation to continue feeding families
A Pittsburgh area nonprofit is getting a grant to help feed neighbors in need.
Person rescued from vehicle, taken to hospital after rollover crash in Overbrook
A person was rescued from a vehicle after it rolled over in Pittsburgh’s Overbrook neighborhood.
Man shot, killed in Pittsburgh’s East Hills neighborhood
A man is dead following a shooting in Pittsburgh’s East Hills neighborhood early Tuesday morning.

















