Allegheny County whooping cough cases rose to high levels in 2024
Cases of whooping cough have spiked across the country, including Allegheny County, which saw a 47,000% increase in cases.
Aliquippa firefighters using new safety tool to alert drivers to move over
The Aliquippa Fire Department is the latest to add the relatively new safety tool.
West Mifflin leaders announce big step toward building proposed community recreation center
The project has been in the works for many years and on Thursday night, council unveiled the plans for what it would look like.
Chartiers-Houston theater student literally breaks leg before spring musical
As Chartiers-Houston students prepare for their performance of Xanadu, a creative solution helped one of their cast members perform.
Lawrence, Mercer Counties 911 centers looking into pros and cons of potential merger
With so much overlap already, Lawrence County and Mercer County are exploring a merger of their 911 call centers.
NIH funding uncertainty leaving Pitt researchers and graduate students worried
With funding research in flux, many at Pitt and CMU are worried about the impact on their work.
Butler Carved In Ice slides back into town for the 9th year
For the ninth year, something "cool" is going on in Diamond Park and the chilly weather made it even better.
City leaders tout progress in public safety in Downtown Pittsburgh over the last year
One year after opening the Downtown Public Safety Center, Pittsburgh leaders are celebrating the progress.
Couple able to escape from house fire in Marshall-Shadeland
The owner of the home said her son was running a propane heater since the house was without heat, but the cause remains under investigation.
Allegheny Health Network cancer patients receiving support and hope from cancer survivor
The new program helps cancer patients feel less isolated by partnering with someone who understands the struggle and the fight.
National Aviary planning to soar to new heights with creation of new conservancy
The aviary is getting a new property, Shady Side Academy Middle School and it will create a first-of-its-kind conservancy.
Bald eagle pair welcomes second egg at the U.S. Steel Irvin Plant
Stella laid the second egg at 8:41 p.m. Sunday, during the high winds and blowing snow.
Missing pet goat inspires creation of new organization and lost pet app
When Penny Layne and Shawm Murtha lost their pet goat, they became motivated to help those who suffer through a missing pet.
Cranberry Township Volunteer Fire Company looking for new recruits amid an increase in calls
As Cranberry Township continues to see growth in its community, the volunteer fire department is looking for more help.
Western Pennsylvania lawmakers celebrate the release of Butler County native Marc Fogel
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle celebrated the safe release of Marc Fogel.