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Man, 19, charged with robbing, punching woman outside of 7-11 in Downtown Pittsburgh

A 19-year-old man is accused of stealing a $20 bill from a woman outside a 7-Eleven on Penn Avenue and punching her in broad daylight.

By Rachel Pierce, WPXI-TVAugust 25, 2026 at 1:12 pm EDT

Sto-Rox students start new year with later start time, changes to dress code

Students at Sto-Rox Junior-Senior High School are heading back to class with some changes in place for the new school year, including a later start time and changes to the dress code policy.

By Rachel Pierce, WPXI-TVAugust 24, 2026 at 1:08 pm EDT

Pitt rolls out new safety app as students return to campus next week

As University of Pittsburgh students return to campus for the start of classes Monday, the university is rolling out a new app designed to make it easier to access safety resources and report concerns.

By Rachel Pierce, WPXI-TVAugust 21, 2026 at 7:27 pm EDT

19-year-old accused of blocking police during street takeover in Pittsburgh

Elijaha Feight, 19, is facing charges after investigators say they linked him to a recent street takeover in Pittsburgh involving nearly 100 vehicles.

By Rachel Pierce, WPXI-TVAugust 20, 2026 at 4:37 pm EDT

Man accused of stealing, forging multiple checks

Anyone who thinks their mail was stolen should make a report with their local police department and report it to postal inspectors online or by calling 1-877-876-2455.

By WPXI.com News Staff and Rachel Pierce, WPXI-TVAugust 19, 2026 at 6:03 pm EDT

Returning to class can be tough. Here’s ways parents can help kids adjust

The start of the school year brings changes to routines at home and, for many students, new rules and policies at school.

By Rachel Pierce, WPXI-TVAugust 18, 2026 at 2:03 pm EDT

Automated red-light enforcement cameras go live at 2 Pittsburgh intersections

Automated red-light enforcement cameras are live at two Pittsburgh intersections as the city begins the first phase of a program aimed at improving traffic safety.

By Rachel Pierce, WPXI-TVAugust 12, 2026 at 12:20 pm EDT

2 people charged in gift card fraud scheme targeting local Dick’s Sporting Goods stores

By Rachel Pierce, WPXI-TVAugust 10, 2026 at 6:43 pm EDT

City leaders from across the US gather in Pittsburgh to address trends of violence, hate

City leaders from across the U.S. gathered in Pittsburgh this week for the Strong Cities Mayoral Retreat, where officials are sharing strategies to combat rising hate crimes, extremism and violence targeting public officials.

By Rachel Pierce, WPXI-TVAugust 06, 2026 at 6:32 pm EDT

Pittsburgh Public Schools start preparing staff for upcoming school year

By Rachel Pierce, WPXI-TVAugust 05, 2026 at 12:34 pm EDT