Clairton community holds prayer vigil for steelworkers killed in explosion
Emotions ran high in Clairton on Monday night as members of the faith community gathered in prayer and remembrance for two local steelworkers killed in a recent tragedy.
Monroeville man charged with double shooting in downtown Pittsburgh
A Monroeville man has been arrested for a double shooting in downtown Pittsburgh earlier this month.
Pitt, Point Park University freshmen move into hotel rooms for fall semester
Record high numbers of incoming freshmen are being recorded at universities across Western Pennsylvania, including the University of Pittsburgh and Point Park University. As a result, some students at both universities will give new meaning to “living on campus.”
Guns found after carjacking lead to charges in East Liberty mass shooting
Clues from a teenager’s June arrest in an armed carjacking case have led Pittsburgh police to charge him in connection with a mass shooting in East Liberty days earlier. Aaron Reddix, 16, of McKees Rocks was charged Friday with four counts of attempted homicide stemming from the shooting just before midnight on June...
2nd man charged in Dravosburg school van crash that killed 15-year-old student sentenced to...
The second man charged in a race that ended in a deadly school van crash has been sentenced to prison.
Homicides drastically down in city, county…Anti-violence groups working hard
Homicides are drastically down in Allegheny County and the City of Pittsburgh, the New Pittsburgh Courier has learned. From Jan. 1, 2024 to July 31, 2024, there were 64 reported homicides in Allegheny County. In the same period in 2025, there were 37 homicides, nearly 30 fewer. As for the...
Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office mourns long time deputy sheriff who unexpectedly died
The Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the unexpected death of a long-time deputy sheriff.
How a Downtown Pittsburgh lawyer made a big bet on the Hill District’s comeback
When Jacques Moye strolls through the Hill District with a cup of coffee in hand, people stop what they're doing to speak to him. Neighbors wave. Young people come over to his house to help run errands and do yard work. Children show up on his porch with wide eyes and bold questions.
Jury deliberations underway for man accused of shooting, killing girlfriend in Aliquippa
The future of a man on trial, accused of shooting and killing his girlfriend, lies in the hands of a jury.
In-home care worker accused of stealing over $64k from patient
Allegheny County Police have charged 37-year-old Brittany Miller of Wilkinsburg with the theft of more than $64,000 from an in-home care patient.