Rankin Council Member Arrested On Assault, Threat Charges
A Rankin Borough council member was arrested Monday after an alleged confrontation on 5th Avenue that a public works employee says turned physical and homophobic, according to court records. The criminal complaint charges James Weems Jr. with simple assault, terroristic threats, official oppression, and harassment. Jam
Russian military hacker who targeted Pittsburgh-area nuclear firm evades FBI for 8 years
The PMP Newsroom is a regional news service that focuses on government and enterprise reporting in southwestern Pennsylvania. Find out more information on foundation and corporate funders here. A Russian national accused of high-level computer hacking remains wanted by the FBI nearly eight years following federal indi
Goodlander Cocktail Brewery to close East End taproom after nearly five years
The business first opened in 2021 and offered a variety of craft cocktails and spirits.
Child runs into vehicle while playing in Shaler Township
An Allegheny County 911 dispatcher tells Channel 11 that the incident took place in the 5000 block of Venice Road in Shaler Township around 3 p.m.
Multiple construction projects impacting Pittsburgh area highways this summer
The projects largely impact drivers on the Parkway North and Parkway East.
Mole! At El Campesino (Wed., 6/3/26)
Hungry for Mexican food, but looking for something besides tacos, burritos, and enchiladas? Then try El Campesino’s Mole Ranchero. The dish is composed of shredded chicken in a brown sauce (with chocolate, bananas, finely ground peanuts, and Mexican spices, according to the server). The dish has a deep, complex flavor
Pink Smiley Cookies, new NA beer, and more Pittsburgh food news
See how the chocolate is made at Sarris’ new factory store. Opened on June 1, the Sarris Candies Chocolate Factory invites fans to tour its production space or shop for treats at the immersive Factory Store, described on the Sarris website as a “bright, colorful shop” designed to make visitors feel like they “stepped r
Chopped chicken at Ippa food truck is a refreshing delight
Ryan here, reminding you that simplicity is sometimes the best. The intrigue: I had a chicken salad sandwich last weekend that at first appeared a bit plain, but ended up being my favorite chicken salad in the city. Dig in: The chopped chicken ($13) at Ippa pgh in Lawrenceville combines...
Fire destroys vacant home in Aliquippa
An early morning fire destroyed a vacant house in Aliquippa on Tuesday, forcing those living next door to evacuate out of fears the fire would spread.
Man charged after TSA detects loaded handgun at Pittsburgh airport security checkpoint
A Louisiana man is facing charges after a gun was discovered at the Pittsburgh International Airport security checkpoint, county police announced. On Tuesday, around 5:40 a.m., Transportation Security Administration officers observed a loaded handgun in a passenger’s carry-on bag and alerted Allegheny County Police. Co
