Pittsburgh Secures $6 Million for Riverfront Maintenance
New UpKeep program will fund ongoing cleanup and care for the city's 15-mile riverfront over the next decade.
Pittsburgh Sports Teams Honor Black Leaders
Joseph Bathanti's Fiction Captures Working-Class Pittsburgh
Business
Beacon Communities Begins Affordable Housing Redevelopment in Downtown Pittsburgh
The project will convert 66 units in the historic May Building into affordable housing and upgrade the building's systems.

Kingfly Spirits in Pittsburgh's Strip District Closes After 7 Years
The popular craft distillery announced it is moving on to another chapter after hosting a variety of events and celebrations.
Kingfly Spirits Closes Strip District Distillery
Craft distillery and event venue shuts down after 7 years in Pittsburgh's Strip District
Weather
Fire Breaks Out at House in Plum, Allegheny County
Firefighters battle smoky blaze on Dombroski Avenue

Part of Route 28 near Harmar Township closed due to rock slide
PennDOT monitoring the area for potential additional debris as thaw continues
Pittsburgh Area Braces for Potential River Flooding
Warming trend after prolonged cold spell raises concerns about ice jams and flooding risks.
Crime
Pittsburgh Homicide Victim in 1992 Cold Case Identified After DNA "Breakthrough"
Allegheny County officials close the county's longest unknown decedent cold case using DNA analysis.

Pennsylvania High School Basketball Coach Accused of $250K Theft
Burrell High School's Michael Fantuzzo allegedly embezzled funds from a non-profit organization.
Pennsy Woman, Co-Conspirator, on Trial for Her 71-Year-Old Mother's Murder
Melissa Fox-Beacom and Matthew Jason Bates charged with killing Alice Robson in 2023
Health
Pennsylvania Sees Surge in Measles Cases as Vaccination Rates Drop
Health experts urge families to get vaccinated to prevent serious illness and complications

Lending Hearts Provides Joy and Support for Kids Fighting Cancer
Pittsburgh nonprofit offers experiences, resources, and community for families facing the unknown of pediatric cancer diagnoses.
Pennsylvania American Water Issues Boil Water Notice for Allegheny and Washington Counties
Over 90,000 customers affected by early morning power surge at treatment plant
Lifestyle
Pittsburgh Zoo Breaks Ground on New Giraffe Care Center
The state-of-the-art facility will provide year-round care and new experiences for visitors.

Woodland Hills School Board Member Alleges Superintendent Was Suspended for Questioning Finances
Superintendent Joe Maluchnik has been on administrative leave for three months amid an internal investigation, with one board member claiming he is a "whistleblower".
7 Catholic Churches in Pittsburgh Diocese to Close in March
Declining attendance and financial struggles cited as reasons for shuttering the places of worship.