Local News
Mayor Bill Peduto Proposes Recycling Expansion PlanThe Mayor Of Pittsburgh has proposed a plan to increase the quality of recycling in order to boost efforts to meet a zero waste goal.
New 280-Unit Apartment Building Coming to SouthSide WorksA new apartment building is coming to the heart of the SouthSide Works.
Animals Seized During Raid Of Dilapidated Home, Dog Found Dead In CageState police and humane officials raided a home in Fayette County, seizing several dogs and other malnourished animals from the property.
Missing West Newton Teen Found In New Jersey With 23-Year-Old Man, Charges PendingA missing teenage girl from West Newton has been found in New Jersey with a 23-year-old man.
Study: Trained Dogs Can Sniff Out Lung CancerWho would have thought that dogs were the key to battling lung cancer cells?
1 Man Dead, Another Man Injured In 2 Overnight Troy Hill ShootingsPittsburgh Police are investigating two early morning shootings that left one man dead and another man with critical injuries in the Troy Hill neighborhood.
Landowners In West Virginia Asked To Help Slow Spread Of Gypsy MothsWest Virginia Agriculture Department officials are asking landowners to register for a program to help slow the spread of an invasive insect known as the gypsy moth.
Study Ranks Pittsburgh Drivers One Of Worst In Nation, But We're ImprovingPittsburgh drivers are once again one of the worst in the nation according to a new study.
Philadelphia Oil Refinery To Close Following Massive FireThe owner of the largest oil refinery on the East Coast is telling officials that it will close the facility after a fire last week set off explosions and damaged the complex.
Pharmacist Admits Stealing Drugs From Veterans FacilityThe former chief pharmacist at a medical facility for veterans in Pennsylvania has admitted stealing more than 12,000 doses of medication to fuel his own drug addictions.
'It Is Inexcusable': Restaurant Owner Apologizes, Fires Employee For 'Jewish Bunk Beds' Oven MemeThe owner of a restaurant at The Waterfront has posted a public apology on social media for the actions of a now former employee.
Inbound Restriction, Outbound I-376 Parkway East Weekend Closure AnnouncedSignificant delays should be expected due to the full closure of the outbound Parkway East taking place June 28-July 1.
Politics
UPMC, Highmark Leaders Praise 10-Year PactIt's been a decade marked by bad blood and finger-pointing but suddenly the two health giants have made peace.
UPMC-Highmark Agree To 10-Year ContractUPMC-Highmark has agreed to enter a ten-year contract that will extend access to UPMC facilities for Highmark-insured patients.
Pennsylvania Budget Cram Week Starts With Eye On Saving MoneyPennsylvania's budget cram week is beginning, as lawmakers are advancing a spending plan that benefits from a surplus to spread around modest spending increases.
Former Pa. Congressman Joe Sestak Announces Run For PresidentFormer Pennsylvania congressman Joe Sestak has become the latest Democrat to enter the presidential race.
Agriculture-Related Legislation Would Plant Seeds For Industry Growth In Pa.A package of agriculture-related legislation is in the hands of the Pennsylvania Senate after recent passage in the state House.
Pennsylvania Moves To Expand Limits On Opioid PrescriptionsLegislation to further clamp down on powerful painkiller prescriptions in Pennsylvania has the state Senate's approval.
Business
Philadelphia Oil Refinery To Close Following Massive FireThe owner of the largest oil refinery on the East Coast is telling officials that it will close the facility after a fire last week set off explosions and damaged the complex.
JCPenney Hiring Over 500 Seasonal Workers In Pa.JCPenney is hiring over 500 seasonal workers in the area.
Amazon Prime Day Returning, To Run For 2 Days This YearAmazon's Prime Day will return for the fifth time next month, and this year the discount holiday will run for two entire days.
UPMC, Highmark Leaders Praise 10-Year PactIt's been a decade marked by bad blood and finger-pointing but suddenly the two health giants have made peace.
UPMC-Highmark Agree To 10-Year ContractUPMC-Highmark has agreed to enter a ten-year contract that will extend access to UPMC facilities for Highmark-insured patients.
Rivers Casino Announces New 219-Room Hotel To Be Built NearbyMost top-grade casinos have adjacent hotels, and that has been the goal of the Rivers Casino from day one. Now it's about to happen.
Entertainment
Beth Chapman, Wife Of 'Dog The Bounty Hunter,' Dies At Age 51Beth Chapman, who with her husband Duane "Dog" Chapman starred in the popular reality series "Dog the Bounty Hunter," died Wednesday in a Honolulu hospital.
Wallet Hub: Pittsburgh Ranked 20th Best Places For Fourth Of July CelebrationsWalletHub compared 100 of the largest U.S. cities based on how well they balance holiday cost and fun for the 4th of July festivities.
'Super Fancy': Ed Sheeran's Heinz Ketchup Commercial Makes Its DebutEd Sheeran's Heinz Ketchup commercial has made its big debut.
'You Need To Calm Down' May Be Taylor Swift's Most Political Move YetTaylor Swift's "You Need To Calm Down" is a pop anthem for equality and understanding.
CNN's Anderson Cooper Announces Death Of His Mother, Gloria Vanderbilt, At Age 95Gloria Vanderbilt has died at 95, son Anderson Cooper announces on CNN.
Rep. Reschenthaler Misses Jon Stewart's Scathing Testimony, But Says He Supports 9/11 Compensation FundComedian Jon Stewart scolded Congress Tuesday for failing to ensure that a victims' compensation fund set up after the 9/11 attacks never runs out of money.
Health
Study: Commonly Prescribed Drugs Tied To Nearly 50% Higher Dementia Risk In Older AdultsScientists have long found a possible link between anticholinergic drugs and an increased risk of dementia.
UPMC, Highmark Leaders Praise 10-Year PactIt's been a decade marked by bad blood and finger-pointing but suddenly the two health giants have made peace.
UPMC-Highmark Agree To 10-Year ContractUPMC-Highmark has agreed to enter a ten-year contract that will extend access to UPMC facilities for Highmark-insured patients.
E-Cigarette Explodes In Teen's Mouth, Shattering His JawA Nevada teenager was left with a shattered jaw and broken teeth after the vape pen he was using exploded in his face.
Pennsylvania Moves To Expand Limits On Opioid PrescriptionsLegislation to further clamp down on powerful painkiller prescriptions in Pennsylvania has the state Senate's approval.
UPMC Children’s Hospital Makes Rankings Of Top Pediatric Hospitals In The NationUPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh is receiving top honors as one of the best pediatric hospitals in the country.
