Broken fire suppression system at public housing high-rise raises alarms
The mayor of McKeesport is calling a public housing high-rise a public safety emergency.
Can anything be done to stop data center development?
Data center projects are on municipal drawing boards across the Pittsburgh region, and public opposition is growing.
Residents wage 11th-hour fight over proposed data center in Hanover Township
Opposition to a data center at the back end of an industrial park is growing among residents of Hanover Township, Washington County.
2 Pennsylvania men get life in prison for mailing bomb to woman over drug debt
A judge sentenced two men to life in prison after they were convicted of mailing a Clearfield County woman a bomb that detonated and killed her.
Pittsburgh vacant church fire suspect undergoing competency evaluation
It's been two weeks since a massive fire engulfed an abandoned church atop Pittsburgh's Mount Washington neighborhood.
New report highlights Allegheny County's pension fund crisis
Allegheny County is facing a major financial crisis.
Pittsburgh Fire Chief Darryl Jones to retire after review of bureau
Pittsburgh Fire Chief Darryl Jones, who has been on paid administrative leave, will retire after a review of his bureau.
Former McKeesport football assistant coach files discrimination complaint
One of the three McKeesport High School football assistant coaches let go last month has filed a discrimination complaint against the district.
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.
Pittsburgh church fire investigation continues as suspect in custody
After an inferno tore through a vacant church in Pittsburgh's Mount Washington neighborhood, police are investigating a person's connection to the blaze.
Data center supporters and critics argue over future in Pittsburgh area
There are several data centers on the drawing boards in southwestern Pennsylvania, raising concerns about noise and pollution.
Pittsburgh doesn't anticipate teen takeovers during July 4th celebrations
The Fourth of July fireworks always bring a big crowd to Downtown Pittsburgh, and if you're going this year, you may notice heightened security.
Allegheny County's pension fund crisis could leave taxpayers on the hook
Allegheny County is facing a major financial crisis that leaders are unsure how to address.
Rising Tide Partners hopes new leadership will drive progress
Rising Tide Partners began acquiring depressed properties five years ago with the promise of transforming struggling neighborhoods.
McKeesport head football coach Matt Miller disputes resignation
On Wednesday night, the McKeesport school board said it accepted Matt Miller's resignation, though Miller said he never offered his resignation.