Woman’s body found in Monongahela River near West Homestead
A body was found in the Monongahela River on Saturday.
Man headed to trial for homicide by vehicle in deadly, 5-car crash in North...
A distracted dump truck driver who allegedly was taking part in a Facetime call when he triggered a deadly five-car crash in Pittsburgh’s North Hills is headed to court on charges including homicide by vehicle. A judge Friday held a preliminary hearing for Franklin R. Simon, 33, of South...
Gainey’s budget proposal would leave smaller mayor’s office for his successor
From left to right, City Budget Director Patrick Cornell, Deputy Mayor Jake Pawlak and Press Secretary Olga George at a press conference Oct. 1. (Photo by Charlie Wolfson/Public Source) The plan slashes $3.2 million from the mayor’s office while reducing capital spending and unfilled positions citywide. Pittsburgh’s...
Split Council Votes Down Motorcycle Club
Club members express frustration over lack of transparency. McKeesport City Council has denied a request for a conditional use variance for Noise Makers Motorcycle Club to use this former bar on Ringgold Street as a meeting space. (Tube City Almanac photo) City council has voted down a request for approval...
‘Cleaner, safer streets’: Shapiro visits Pittsburgh to praise Downtown upgrades
Standing on the North Shore Friday morning, Gov. Josh Shapiro heralded “meaningful progress” in ongoing efforts to make the city’s Golden Triangle safer, cleaner and more vibrant. About a year ago, Shapiro unveiled the $600 million Downtown revitalization plan, which will include about 1,000 new housing units,...
City of Pittsburgh’s decision to hire 2nd Stop the Violence coordinator draws criticism
A controversy is brewing over Pittsburgh’s Stop the Violence program. 11 Investigates discovered that the city is now hiring a second Stop the Violence coordinator at the same salary. In a tight budget year, some are questioning whether this is necessary. While some critics are questioning the hiring of a second...
Motel manager dead, woman in critical condition after shooting in Robinson Township
The manager of a motel is dead, and a woman is injured after a shooting in Robinson Township.
Residents take action after spotting mysterious pellets floating down US river: ‘Demonstrates the crucial...
It resulted in a landmark settlement. Residents take action after spotting mysterious pellets floating down US river: 'Demonstrates the crucial role' first appeared on The Cool Down .
Bath and Body Works bids farewell to Pittsburgh Mills
The Pittsburgh Mills will say goodbye to its last national retailer this weekend. Employees confirmed Friday the last day to shop at the mall’s Bath and Body Works location will be Saturday. Bath and Body Works and Namdar Realty Group, which owns several companies that operate the mall, did...
No one hurt when multiple rounds were fired into 2 Aliquippa apartments, state police...
An investigation is underway after Pennsylvania State Police say two people fired guns into occupied apartments in Beaver County.
