Has the Shell cracker plant fallen short on its economic promise?
The Shell cracker plant has been beset with environmental problems since it became operational, but some say it has failed its economic promise.
Study finds Wall Street buying Pittsburgh-area homes puts ownership out of reach
The research report from the University of Pittsburgh says it's time to rein in these institutional buyers.
Wiener World moving to new Downtown Pittsburgh location
Wiener World is closing down and changing locations.
Pittsburgh leaders to announce plan to revitalize Downtown ahead of 2026 NFL Draft
Pittsburgh is still buzzing with the news that it will host the 2026 NFL Draft.
Pittsburgh synagogue shooting survivors talk about love triumphing over hate at Mt. Lebanon High School
Survivors of the Pittsburgh synagogue massacre have been visiting schools, teaching that love can triumph over hate.
New statistics show heightened mortality rate from fine particulate pollution across Allegheny County, Mon Valley
A new study finds that county residents have a higher mortality rate from fine particulate pollution than other parts of the country, particularly in the poorer towns of the Mon Valley and parts of the city.
Concerns over payments to former Pittsburgh city employee referred to Office of Municipal Investigations
The Gainey administration has denied the city's controller's demand for information about the payments.
Pittsburgh controller raises questions about $18,000 payment to former city employee
Pittsburgh Controller Rachael Heisler raised alarms about so-called p-card payments to Mario Ashkar.
Former inmate says Pennsylvania's life sentence for second-degree murder denies a chance for redemption
As a young man on the streets of Homewood, Robby Wideman was bound for trouble.
Is life without parole for 2nd-degree murder cruel and unusual punishment?
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro calls the sentences cruel and a violation of the state's constitution.
Famed forensic pathologist Dr. Cyril Wecht dies at age 93
Nationally known forensic pathologist and former Allegheny County Coroner Dr. Cyril Wecht has died at the age of 93.
Pitt class recommends using sharpshooters to cull city's deer population
The Gainey administration is drafting a plan to rein in deer numbers by deploying bow hunters in all major parks.
$3 billion will be spent to clean up rivers and streams in the Pittsburgh area
Three billion dollars will be spent to clean up the rivers and streams in southwestern Pennsylvania.
Dozens of rejected Pittsburgh police officer candidates given second chance to join recruit class
The Pittsburgh police officer candidates failed psychological evaluations, but now the process may be overhauled.
How does the performance at PA Cyber compare to traditional schools?
The PA Cyber head says the bill will result in massive layoffs and cripple their operations.