Rising utility costs cause record demand for assistance
In Pennsylvania, electric bills have risen by 13% since last year — and 40% since 2021 — among the highest anywhere in the nation. (AP) A record number of requests has been made this winter to a Pittsburgh nonprofit that doles out funds to help people pay their rising utility bills.
Charges filed after dozens of shots fired at teen after getting off school bus...
Charges have been filed after dozens of shots were fired at a teenager after he got off the school bus on Monday afternoon.
2 people attacked by their own dog in Allegheny County hospitalized with life-threatening injuries
Two people have life-threatening injuries after being attacked by a dog in an Allegheny County home.
More needs to be done to prepare for storm damage in Pittsburgh region, new...
A new report said more needs to be done to prepare for storm damage in the Pittsburgh area.
Penn Hills mayor challenges interim manager appointment process
After the Jan. 5 reorganization meeting, Penn Hills remains without a manager. Mayor Pauline Calabrese announced she filed an emergency injunction to stop what she claims is an “unlawful appointment process” of an interim municipal manager. The need for a full-time manager comes after a Dec. 15 council...
Editorial: Pittsburgh turns the page — with work still to do
On Monday, Pittsburgh started a new story. Corey O’Connor was sworn in as the city’s 62nd mayor. As with so many such moments, it came with optimism about what comes next. It also has to come with realism. There is much that must be examined with clear eyes and honest objectives.
Shadyside Academy welcomes students to new Rockwell Middle School
The building will bring grades 6-12 together on the same campus.
Pittsburgh Walk of Fame accepting 2026 nominations
In all, 10 people will be recognized this year. The class of honorees will be announced in the spring, then inducted in the fall.
Three people hurt in crash involving North Versailles Police Department cruiser
The crash happened along Lincoln Highway while a police officer was responding to a medical emergency.
Pittsburgh neighbors call for tighter regulations on short-term rentals after New Year’s shooting
With a new city administration now in office, City Council members Bobby Wilson and Deb Gross say they plan to revisit how short-term rentals are regulated.

















