National Geographic highlights this Pittsburgh street as American wonder
What do a tiny post office in Florida, a massive hot air balloon festival in New Mexico and a street in Pittsburgh have in common? If you ask National Geographic, they're some of the many landmarks and pieces of culture that capture the spirit of America . To celebrate the United State's 250th birthday , National Geogr
Washington, Greene Counties Lose Thousands Of SNAP Recipients
Thousands of southwestern Pennsylvania residents have suddenly found their grocery budgets gutted as new federal rules for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program kick in, and local aid groups say the ripple effects are already hitting food lines and pantry shelves. State figures show 200,976 Pennsylvanians have
Two years after struggles, city works to keep up with water fountains
Two years after Pittsburgh struggled to turn on public water fountains, the city says just about every operable fountain is now working.
Laurels & lances: Old growth & new toll
Laurel: To a natural honor. The saying goes that great oaks from little acorns grow. The acorns have been growing in Hartwood Acres Park for generations. The black, red and white oaks are joined by a patchwork quilt of other trees. There are maples, cherry, beech, hickory and more. Some trees are almost as old as the n
Affordable-ish Housing in Pittsburgh: New Pittsburgh cryptids edition
Cryptids: animals or other beings whose existence is disputed or unsubstantiated by science. You can barely cross a valley in West Virginia without running into the folklore of a rumored monster, alien, or other mythical beast — think, The Flatwoods Monster, The Mothman, or The Grafton Monster. Honestly, it’s pretty br
Short Term Pain For Long Term Gain
Parkway East Closure: Short Term Pain For Long Term Gain
Heavy rain, storms possible Friday afternoon; flooding remains concern
As a cold front presses south, the threat of storms will ramp up this afternoon, with heavy rain and flooding the primary concern, especially over any areas that already got heavy rain yesterday.
Bloomfield Blowup Brews Over Walmart’s Quiet Delivery Depot Plan
Walmart has its eye on a familiar Bloomfield address, and neighbors are not exactly rolling out the welcome mat. The retail giant is pursuing the former Rite Aid site on Howley Street for what local notices describe as a last‑mile e‑commerce operation. Instead of a walk‑in grocery, the building would serve as a fulfill
Teen flown to hospital in Beaver County e-bike crash, charged with DUI
A teenager was flown to a Pittsburgh hospital after crashing his electric bike in Beaver County last week.
Pittsburgh on Edge as Soaking Storms Threaten Flash Flood Chaos
Fog and heavy humidity wrapped around Pittsburgh early Friday morning, July 10, 2026, with the KAGC observation showing about 72°F at 5:35 AM EDT and visibility reduced in the river valleys. A Flood Watch is in effect from 10 AM to 10 PM EDT Friday, with scattered showers and thunderstorms expected to fire up and poten

















