Stomp till they drop: Lanternflies return
It's Year 6 of Allegheny County's spotted lanternfly invasion. Why it matters: Spotted lanternflies damage vineyards, hops and nurseries, and leave behind sticky residue that breeds mold and attracts stinging insects. The big picture: These sap-sucking invasive pests, native to Asia, have spread to most Pennsylvania...
Man out on bond for allegedly shooting at police officers now charged with hitting...
A Braddock man was arrested on Wednesday after allegedly striking a police officer with a vehicle while out on bond for previous charges of attempted homicide.
Person hit by cellphone while riding Kennywood’s Phantom’s Revenge coaster
A person was hit by a cellphone while riding the Phantom’s Revenge at Kennywood on Wednesday evening.
Pittsburgh housing authority recruits AI to help with application backlogs
In the Housing Authority City of Pittsburgh’s office on 412 Boulevard of the Allies, Occupancy Specialist Kimberly Middleton sits at the front desk in July 2023. Visitors can receive housing assistance there without an appointment. (Photo by Eric Jankiewicz/PublicSource) The authority’s board approved a $160,000...
Fireworks will light up the Pittsburgh sky Friday. Here’s what you need to know.
Here's everything you need to know about fireworks and the Fourth of July celebration in Pittsburgh.
Garage collapses into house in Homewood
A garage partially collapsed into a house in Homewood on Wednesday.
Local leaders call for support of anti-violence fund during hearing in Pittsburgh
A fight over funding for a successful anti-violence program continued on Wednesday.
U.S. Marshals take parole violator into custody in Jeannette
U.S. Marshals were joined by Jeannette and state police Wednesday evening in arresting a man who had violated his parole, federal officials said. City and state police were called to assist U.S. marshals shortly after 6 p.m. during a brief stand-off at a home near the intersection of Penn Avenue and 13th Street in...
Home collapses a year after owner asked the Pittsburgh officials for approval to tear...
The front of the home at 1442 Nixon Street in Manchester looks historic and quaint. There are signs it needs some work, but you can see the potential. But now, when you walk around to the back of the home, you see debris scattered around and a partially collapsed structure.
Anthrocon is here in Pittsburgh and will bring in over $20 million
The furries are back in Pittsburgh this weekend for the annual Anthrocon event. 2025 is the 19th year the furries have descended upon the Downtown Pittsburgh area.
