Lawmakers propose strict ban on harmful shops near schools and parks: ‘Don’t want more...
"It is about our young people." Lawmakers propose strict ban on harmful shops near schools and parks: 'Don't want more of these businesses' first appeared on The Cool Down .
Pittsburgh’s Oktoberfest kicked off Thursday. Here’s what to know.
The festival will kick off at 12 p.m. with a ceremonial beer keg tapping.
ATF agent that shot and killed an eighteen year old from Aliquippa in Aliquippa...
(File Photo of Beaver County District Attorney Nate Bible) (Beaver County, PA) The ATF agent that shot and killed eighteen-year-old Kendric Curtis of Aliquippa in Aliquippa on September 18th, 2025 will now not get criminal charges against him. According to an announcement from Beaver County District Attorney Nate...
Allegheny County transit program offers free bus rides to thousands of commuters this fall
Clients of 15 service organizations across eastern Allegheny County will receive unlimited free bus rides through the end of the year thanks to an annual nonprofit community transit program. Braddock-based Heritage Community Transportation (HCT) announced this week that it is sending out just under 2,500 courtesy...
Pittsburgh officer and suspect injured in exchange of gunfire, police say
An officer and suspect were injured in an exchange of gunfire in Pittsburgh's East Hills neighborhood on Friday.
Teen missing in West Deer found safe
A 15-year-old boy reported missing in West Deer on Thursday was found safe, township police said. The teen was found at about 7:10 a.m. Friday near Golden Lane. No other information was released. Police had requested help from the public early Thursday as they conducted a search in the area...
Man charged with trying to start fire in Pittsburgh-area Giant Eagle Market District
A man is facing charges of arson and risking a catastrophe after police say he allegedly tried to start a fire inside a Giant Eagle in Aspinwall.
Juror testifies in case of Sheldon Jeter Jr., who is serving a life sentence...
(Beaver County, PA) A juror from a trial that took place in 2021 in Beaver County came back in court this week for an evidentiary hearing which stemmed from an appeal. This hearing was requested from the defense of Sheldon Jeter, Jr., who is in prison for life for the 2020 murder of Tyric Pugh in Aliquippa, because...
Allegheny County on pace to see a significant drop in homicides in 2025
Allegheny Co. is on pace to see a significant drop in homicides in 2025. As of Sept 30th, Allegheny Co. recorded 47 homicides. That also includes three that took place outside of the county, but were handled by the County Medical Examiner’s office.
Firefighter evaluated at scene of fully-involved house fire in Pittsburgh’s Carrick neighborhood
Crews battled a house fire in Pittsburgh’s Carrick neighborhood Friday morning.

















