1 person taken to hospital following Edgeworth house fire
Multiple agencies were called to a house fire around 6:30 a.m. Monday morning in Edgeworth along Chestnut Road.
By Rachel Pierce, WPXI-TV
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Leetsdale prepares for thousands of visitors for Big Boy locomotive; officials emphasize heat safety
Leetsdale is preparing for thousands of visitors Saturday as Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014, the world’s largest operating steam locomotive, makes one of its few scheduled weekend stops during its cross-country tour.
By Rachel Pierce, WPXI-TV
Abandoned church fire renews concern among Mt. Washington neighbors
A fire that tore through an abandoned former Presbyterian church on Mt. Washington has renewed concerns from neighbors about the deteriorating property as investigators continue to determine what caused the fire.
By Rachel Pierce, WPXI-TV
Record number of travelers expected over Fourth of July weekend
Record numbers of Americans are expected to travel over the Independence Day holiday weekend.
By Rachel Pierce, WPXI-TV
Preparations underway for Anthrocon in Pittsburgh this weekend
Anthrocon is expected to draw its largest crowd ever this week as the convention celebrates its 20th anniversary in Pittsburgh, with organizers projecting more than 18,000 attendees and an economic impact of $18.6 million for the region.
By Rachel Pierce, WPXI-TV
City of Pittsburgh opens 5 cooling centers amid Code Red Heat Advisory in Allegheny County
The City of Pittsburgh opened five cooling centers Monday as Allegheny County activated a Code Red Heat Advisory amid a stretch of high temperatures.
By Rachel Pierce, WPXI-TV
Scottdale residents nervous that new garbage trucks could damage their property
Neighbors along Fourth Avenue in Scottdale are hoping a permanent solution will resolve the trash issues they say they’ve been having for a few weeks now.
By Rachel Pierce, WPXI-TV
PennDOT conducting final preparations ahead of I-376 closure for Commercial Street Bridge project
PennDOT is conducting final preparations ahead of the planned closure of Interstate 376, including testing the equipment that will be used to replace the Commercial Street Bridge.
By Rachel Pierce, WPXI-TV
Western Pennsylvanians head to Harrisburg to support data center moratorium legislation
The trip was organized by the environmental advocacy group Food & Water Watch, which coordinated buses from western, northeastern, and southeastern Pennsylvania for a rally at the state Capitol.
By Rachel Pierce, WPXI-TV
Pittsburgh officials seeking developers to revitalize vacant properties in Larimer
The City of Pittsburgh and the Urban Redevelopment Authority are looking for developers to help bring new housing to Larimer through a coordinated effort to redevelop dozens of vacant properties throughout the neighborhood.
By Rachel Pierce, WPXI-TV
Bridgeville cat rescue takes in dozens of malnourished cats
9-story high-rise planned on site of Mt. Washington church, though some neighbors not sold
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O’Connor signs new vape shop zoning ordinance
Residents raise concerns over proposed residential development in Indiana Township
Man in custody after shooting mother inside Brighton Township home, police say
Pittsburgh City Council votes unanimously to pass restrictions on new vape shops
Scottdale neighbors continue cleaning up damage from powerful storm
Couple accused of pocketing nearly $8K in insurance payments meant for Pittsburgh-area EMS agency
House catches fire in Pittsburgh’s Upper Hill, spreads to neighboring home; firefighter injured
7 taken to hospital after multi-vehicle crash involving PRT bus in Harmar Township
3 people shot in Turtle Creek
Fire that spread to multiple buildings in New Castle considered ‘very suspcious’
Traditions live on during 116th annual Memorial Day Parade in Lawrenceville
Pennsylvania Turnpike expects 2.18M drivers over Memorial Day weekend
Pittsburgh’s floating barge ‘Shore Thing’ returning with expanded programming, new food offerings
Car catches fires, ends up crashing into fence in Pittsburgh neighborhood
Man accused of pulling out gun during confrontation in Home Depot parking lot
Students welcome fathers into classrooms as part of annual Pittsburgh Public Schools event
3 local fire departments planning to merge amid staffing difficulties
Vandals damage Vandergrift’s pool liner weeks before opening day
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