Local man arrested by federal agents, accused of buying gun with intent to commit...
A federal complaint says agents later seized three rifle magazines and five boxes of ammunition from the man's bag.
Man Accused of Throwing Boiling Water at Victim
A Pittsburgh man is facing charges after being accused of breaking into a Jackson Township home and burning the resident with boiling water. The incident occurred on Thursday just after 5 p.m. on the 2200 block on Perry Highway. According to charging documents, 33-year-old Walid Kourami broke into the victim’s...
What’s in the attic of the old Westinghouse factory?
Location: Bitz Opera Factory, home of the Pittsburgh Opera, in the Strip District. Featured guests: Chris Cox, director of marketing and communications; Jacob Currence, costume director; Rob Boldin, director of artistic operations; and Bob Rak, managing director, at Pittsburgh Opera. 3 things that surprised me:. 1. The
Multi-Vehicle Crash Outside Liberty Tunnel Sends Three to Hospital
Three people were taken to the hospital after multiple vehicles crashed outside the Liberty Tunnel around 11:30 p.m. Sunday, blocking all outbound lanes near the tunnel. The crash has since been cleared, but the late-night pileup renews scrutiny on a stretch of roadway that has seen repeated high-speed and multi-vehicl
Fall on the Farm: Pittsburgh Farm Festivals
Celebrate autumn with apple orchards, Oktoberfest, hayrides and so much more with at any of these fall festivals in and around Pittsburgh. Included with admission, families can enjoy a singing chicken show, education acres and farm animals, two corn mazes and, new this year, the Hen House Hustle. $18 admission.
Alcoa nears sale for data center location
CFO Molly Beerman said the Pittsburgh-based manufacturer had been in talks to sell the closed smelter, known as Messina East in Messina, New York.
12 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Unassuming Restaurants Only The Regulars Visit
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has restaurants that will never trend, and they seem perfectly content about it. The signs are faded and the parking is a little awkward. You drive past them for years without a second thought. Then a coworker insists you come along, and your lunch routine changes forever. The...
A Pa. city just closed a famously steep street. Why it will remain closed...
Pittsburgh’s Department of Mobility and Infrastructure will close a famously steep street to vehicles for up to two months beginning today, while crews repair the Lowrie Street Bridge in Troy Hill. The closure of Rialto Street, known locally as Pig Hill, will allow contractors to work on the bridge’s...
Pittsburgh Water begins new debt forgiveness program
Pittsburgh’s water authority is rolling out a new debt forgiveness program for customers behind on their bills. Eligible Pittsburgh Water customers will now have past due payments erased, as long as they make on-time payments of new bills for 24 months. Previously, customers had to make payments on their...
City of Pittsburgh extends recreation center hours when schools close or dismiss early
City of Pittsburgh recreation centers will extend their operating hours on days when Pittsburgh Public Schools are closed or scheduled for early dismissal.
