Morning Roundup: Man charged with attempted homicide in Pittsburgh stabbing
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Friday, Aug. 29:. A Pittsburgh man has been charged with attempted homicide in a stabbing Thursday in the city’s North Side that critically injured another man. Brian Kellum, 46, also is charged with aggravated assault and recklessly endangering...
Neighbors raise concern about proposed Pittsburgh Esplanade project
Plans continue for the Esplanade project on Pittsburgh's North Shore, but some neighbors are speaking out against it.
Le’Veon Bell training at Pittsburgh-area boxing gym while eyeing up fight against former rival
Former Steeler Le'Veon Bell is hanging up the cleats for a pair of boxing gloves.
Mon View Heights residents march to managers, demanding answers
People who live at the Mon View Heights housing complex want answers from the property manager.
City of Pittsburgh bolsters police presence, public safety strategy in South Side
The City of Pittsburgh is enhancing its public safety strategy in the South Side nightlife district, focusing on increased police presence and community engagement to address safety concerns.
Fire damages auto body shop in Bridgeville
Fire damaged an auto body shop in Bridgeville on Thursday night.
U.S. Steel idles 2 batteries involved in deadly blast at Clairton Coke Works
The U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works on Aug. 15, 2025. U.S. Steel officials announced Friday they had set two coke batteries at the heart of a deadly Clairton Coke Works explosion earlier this month to “hot idle,” meaning they will remain heated but not being used for coke production.
Sheetz to open first store in Pittsburgh city limits
At long last, Sheetz is moving into the Steel City. Why it matters: The Altoona-based convenience store giant has been expanding for years, entering different states and even brushing up against rivals' markets, but has yet to enter the city of Pittsburgh … until now. Driving the news: Sheetz...
River watchdog issues intent to sue over oil and tar in the Allegheny River
The Pittsburgh-based environmental group, Three Rivers Waterkeeper, issued a formal notice of intent to sue on Wednesday to affiliates of Sunoco and BP, as well as other entities, claiming that they continue to pollute the Allegheny River with oil and tar. The group is being represented by Appalachian Mountain...
2 former Westmoreland Hospital nurses who filmed patients sentenced after families testify
Madeline Buchek joined the Marines during World War II and was a vibrant, stylish and witty woman. Frank Rutkowsky Sr. served his country in the Army and was a respectful, independent man who took pride in his appearance. Neither deserved to be demeaned by two Westmoreland Hospital nurses and have...
