Pennsylvania Air Quality Reaches Very Unhealthy Levels Saturday Morning as Smoke Blankets Pittsburgh and...
HARRISBURG — Poor air quality gripped Pennsylvania Saturday morning as wildfire smoke spread across the entire state, with a warm front moving through the region pushing levels to unhealthy and very unhealthy across much of Pennsylvania, including Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, and Philadelphia, though forecasters say the smo
Monroeville man charged after gun found in carry-on at Pittsburgh International Airport, police say
Anyone who brings a gun to an airport’s checkpoint can face federal civil fines up to $10,000, depending on the specific weapon and other circumstances.
Severe storms pose risk for widespread damage in Pittsburgh region on Saturday
Air quality will finally improve today as a shift in the winds will push the smoke-filled skies out of the area.
Hey Babe Goes Big: East Liberty Hotel Hideout Adds 50-Seat Dining Room
Hey Babe, the cocktail lounge tucked inside The Maverick Hotel in East Liberty, has quietly leveled up. The ground-floor hangout has added a 50-seat dining room that stretches the space beyond its bar-focused roots, giving guests a proper sit-down option while keeping the original lounge open for anyone who prefers to
Poor air quality caused by wildfires prompts Pirates-Guardians to attempt Saturday doubleheader
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Guardians and Pittsburgh Pirates will play a doubleheader on Saturday after the opening game of the weekend series between the teams was postponed on Friday night because of poor air quality caused by wildfires. The teams and umpire crew met at 4:30 p.m. EDT,...
Pittsburgh police searching for missing 39-year-old woman
Pittsburgh police are asking for the public’s help in finding a missing woman.
Fire damages Pittsburgh ramen restaurant
A Pittsburgh restaurant was damaged in a fire on Saturday morning. Allegheny County 911 officials say firefighters were called to South Aiken Avenue around 7:45 a.m. Firefighters were focused on putting out a fire at Fujiya Ramen. Our crew saw damage inside the restaurant’s dining room and on the second floor. 911 offi
Eagle Scout restores Tarentum landmark, preserving local history for America’s 250th anniversary
As America celebrates its 250th birthday, one local teenager has left his mark on history. Ashby Stauber, 14, of West Deer recently completed the restoration of Tarentum’s Orr Blockhouse replica as his Eagle Scout service project. It preserves one of the borough’s most recognizable historical landmarks while commemorat
Affordable-ish Housing in Pittsburgh: You can’t eat a house edition
ConsumerAffairs just ranked the 100 most populous U.S. cities “to find where homeownership is most accessible for young people,” focusing on homeownership rates and mortgage loan activity among adults under 35. “Pittsburgh ranked #7, jumping 23 spots since our analysis last year,” it noted. “Pittsburgh: A...
Portion of northbound I-279 to fully close 5 nights next week
The Allegheny County Department of Public Works released the schedule for the overnight closures, which officials say is necessary to demolish Jacks Run Bridge No. 3, which carries Jacks Run Road over I-279.

















