Pittsburgh officials hear from young residents as they plan for city’s future
On Monday, about 60 people ages 15 to 24 gathered at the City-County Building to share ideas for Pittsburgh’s future. The city’s goal is to keep more young residents here and help them thrive.
Barrage of weekend violence not a bellwether for Pittsburgh or region, officials say
The first weekend in August was the most violent weekend of the summer in and around Pittsburgh thus far, a TribLive analysis found. There were six separate shootings: four in Pittsburgh, one in Scott and one in Monroeville. “Isolated incidents of violence are tragic, but do not define a neighborhood...
Study: Many Allegheny County psych hospitalizations do more harm than good
The county and allied researchers zoomed in on some 40% of involuntary hospitalizations over a decade and found a trail of violence, overdose and suicide where stabilization and healing had been the goal. “Pittsburgh’s Public Source is an independent nonprofit newsroom serving the Pittsburgh region. Sign up for our...
McKeesport police looking for woman with medical issues not seen in several weeks
The department says the woman has health issues, and they aren’t sure if she has her medication.
Search for carjacking suspect leads to massive police presence near 31st Street Bridge
A suspect is in custody after a massive search in Pittsburgh on Monday afternoon.
‘He definitely saved some lives’: Dog leads man to two unresponsive people in need...
PITTSBURG, PA. (WTAE) - A dog’s relentless cries for attention led to the rescue of two people found unresponsive at a tent encampment in Pittsburgh. “I’m really glad that he did what he did. He definitely got my attention,” Gary Thynes said. Thynes left his dog with...
Man taken into custody following deadly hit-and-run in Coraopolis
Police say the victim was crossing Fourth Avenue at Main Street when he was struck by an SUV.
Nurses union advances at UPMC’s Magee-Womens Hospital
About 1,000 nurses at Magee-Womens Hospital are set to decide whether they'd like to be represented by SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania later this month. The organizing effort at one of the region's leading labor and delivery centers is the latest in a growing labor movement among health care professionals in Pennsylvania.
Shawn Denning Convicted In Mushrooms Case While In Fed Pen
Former Greensburg Police Chief Shawn Denning pleaded guilty to three counts of tampering with evidence before Common Pleas Judge Michael Stewart, according to the DA’s office. Judge Stewart sentenced Denning to one year of probation. The case stems from a February 2023 audit of the Greensburg City Police Department...
Girl in critical condition after house fire in Westmoreland County
A girl is in critical condition after a house fire in Westmoreland County.
