Nemacolin lays off more than 100 staff members, cites "long-term stability"

More than 140 employees at Nemacolin were informed they were being let go.

• Jan 22

Volunteer group aims to help the homeless ahead of winter storm

The Point In Time Count aims to help the homeless, and with a winter storm expected this weekend, their work is crucial.

• Jan 22

Jason Aldean to headline invite-only concert before NFL Draft in Pittsburgh

The country music superstar will headline an invite-only concert at the Rivers Casino the night before the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.

• Jan 22

City of Pittsburgh's 23rd annual Gingerbread competition People's Choice Award winner announced

A family from Irwin got the most votes for their "Mrs. Claus's Candied Conservatory" gingerbread house.

• Jan 22

Oscar nominations for 2026 announced. See the full list of nominees here.

The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.

• Jan 22

School delays and closings in the Pittsburgh area for Thursday, Jan. 22

The National Weather Service issued a Winter Weather Advisory for parts of western Pennsylvania through 10 a.m. Thursday.

• Jan 22

Woodland Hills leaders deny claims school district misused funds

School leaders in the Woodland Hills School District strongly denied claims that the district​ is misusing funds.

• Jan 22

Pittsburgh Regional Transit implements new seating at smaller bus stops

PRT is planning to install new seating at 100 of its bus stops over the next two years.

• Jan 21

Outdoor naloxone vending machine installed in Downtown Pittsburgh

The Allegheny Co. Health Department said the machine along Smithfield Street will help expand free access to the life-saving medication.

• Jan 21

Winter weather cited as factor in crash that killed teenage girl in Carrick

Ishara Kami died after she was hit by a sliding vehicle along Brownsville Road in December.

• Jan 21

Maps show where winter storm will bring ice, snow, brutal cold this weekend

Heavy snow, ice and brutal cold are expected to make this winter storm a potentially life-threatening weather event, stretching across two-thirds of the U.S.

• Jan 24

2 Ohio eateries named among the Top 100 restaurants in U.S.

Two eateries in Ohio were included on Yelp's list of the top 100 restaurants in the United States for 2026.

• Jan 21

Union nurses negotiate contract with UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital

For the first time, contract negotiations are underway between UPMC Magee Women's Hospital and the nurses.

• Jan 21

Lawmakers hear testimony about rising costs from data center expansion

The conversation surrounding rising utility costs and data centers continued in Harrisburg this week.

• Jan 21

Former Powerball winner accused of stealing from Point Marion

A former Fayette County borough official who once won a $30 million Powerball is accused of stealing more than $73,000 from a small town's parks commission to fuel a gambling habit.

• Jan 21

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