Business
Deadly Explosion at U.S. Steel's Clairton Coke Works Raises Safety Concerns
As Nippon Steel inherits the plant, questions linger about management and environmental issues
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.
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.
Sports
Elroy Face, Pirates Legend and 1960 World Series Hero, Dies at 97
Legendary Pittsburgh Pirates reliever and 1960 World Series hero Elroy Face passes away at 97, leaving a lasting legacy in baseball history.
Pittsburgh Pirates World Series Champion and 3-Time All-Star Elroy Face Dies at 97
Face was a pioneering relief pitcher who spent 15 seasons with the Pirates and helped the team win the 1960 World Series.
Steelers Finalize Mike McCarthy's 2026 Coaching Staff
New head coach assembles experienced group to lead Pittsburgh in upcoming season
Crime
Mother and Daughter Injured in Pittsburgh Domestic Stabbing
Authorities searching for suspect who fled the scene before police arrived
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.
Lifestyle
Gateway School Board Discusses Student Activities, Proposed Scoreboard
School board hears presentations on recent student events and a potential new scoreboard partnership.
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.
Joseph Bathanti's Fiction Captures Working-Class Pittsburgh
The author's novels and short stories paint a vivid portrait of the city's East Liberty neighborhood in the mid-20th century.
