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Fire destroys Plum homeVideo
Chris Delsignore could only stand by and watch as his childhood home was engulfed in flames. “There’s nothing really to say. I mean, everything is gone,” he said. “I just basically stood here and watched my inheritance burn to the ground. Everything my dad worked for his whole life —...
New Kensington-born singer, songwriter, drummer Cam Chambers impacts Pittsburgh music scene
For Cam Chambers, a Pittsburgh-based vocal producer, singer and drummer, music is synonymous with love. “It’s written in love. The intention is to love something — whether it’s yourself, whether it’s a person, whether it’s a moment, and that’s a reminder,” he said of music. “The process of being around...
What to know about daylight saving time
The countdown is on to “spring ahead” this weekend. Daylight saving time begins Sunday, when clocks move forward from 2 a.m. to 3 a.m., costing people an hour of sleep. With the switch just one more day away, here are five things you need to know about daylight saving time:...
Pittsburghers asked to pick up litter ahead of NFL Draft
As Pittsburgh prepares to host the NFL Draft, Pennsylvania officials are asking residents to lend a hand in cleaning up litter in and around the city. Despite ongoing cleanup efforts by PennDOT, Secretary Mike Carroll said it’s “not enough.” “We really rely on our volunteer groups to get things done...
Smoothie King fires 2 Michigan workers after they refused to serve Trump supporter
Two workers were fired from working at a Smoothie King shop in Michigan after they refused to serve a Trump supporter. The incident took place at an Ann Arbor location and was posted Monday on TikTok, the Detroit Free Press reported. The video shows what appears to be a couple...
Bloomfield’s White Whale Bookstore designated Friendliest Small Business in Pennsylvania
White Whale Bookstore, open in Pittsburgh’s Bloomfield neighborhood for a decade, has been named the friendliest small business in Pennsylvania. By analyzing 3,104 consumer responses and cross-referencing them with Google review scores, the Advance Funds Network released a list of the “Top 150 Friendliest Small Businesses in the U.S.” Through...
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette files closure notice with Pennsylvania
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s planned closure will affect 171 workers, according to a WARN notice filed Tuesday with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry. The WARN Act, meaning Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification, is designed to protect workers, families and communities, according to the commonwealth. Through the act, employers are...
Jeffrey Epstein Walk of Shame art appears in Washington park
A new art installation appeared Monday in Washington, D.C.’s Farragut Square — a “Jeffrey Epstein Walk of Shame.” Inspired by the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the art installation features replicas of the well-known stars, but instead of those who have impacted the entertainment industry, the stars features names of politicians,...
PennDOT implements speed limit, vehicle restrictions ahead of wintry weather
Speed limit and vehicle restrictions will be in place starting early Tuesday morning amid upcoming winter weather in Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced the vehicle restrictions Monday, “ahead of freezing precipitation forecast across Pennsylvania.” PennDOT said it is implementing “Tier 1 restrictions” under the commonwealth’s weather event vehicle...
Hannah Montana 20th anniversary special to appear on Disney
Miley Cyrus will once again step into her famous blonde wig pop star persona for a “Hannah Montana” 20th anniversary special airing on Disney+ in March. “Hannah Montana” first aired on March 24, 2006 on Disney Channel. The anniversary special, which Disney+ said will air this March 24, will be...
Pa. drivers to receive over $1.4 million through national Walmart settlement
Pennsylvania is part of a $100 million multistate settlement that was reached with Walmart due to allegations that Walmart deceived customers and drivers who participated in its Spark Driver Program. Through the program, launched in 2018, nearly 1 million drivers nationwide made over 272 million deliveries to customers who ordered...
Papa Johns pizza chain will close 300 stores across U.S.
Papa Johns announced it plans to close about 300 stores across the United States by the end of 2027. The announcement was made by the Kentucky-based pizza chain during an earnings call on Thursday, USA Today reported. The company also said during the call that it has cut its corporate...
Morning Roundup: 2 injured in East Hills dog attack; Ohio Township home catches fire
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Friday, Feb. 27: 2 injured in East Hills dog attack Two people were injured after being attacked by a dog Thursday afternoon in Pittsburgh’s East Hills neighborhood. At about 2:30 p.m., EMS, police and Animal Care & Control officers...
Parents arrested after child falsely reports dad as dead to 911
Two Charleroi parents were arrested over the weekend after one of their children called 911 to falsely report their father had died. Instead, police said, they discovered a filthy home without running water. Jackson Alexis, 40, and Roldy Noel, 27, of Charleroi were arrested this weekend and are being charged...
Sly Fox Brewing officially closes South Side pub
Sly Fox Brewing’s pub location on Pittsburgh’s South Side is officially closed. In a Facebook announcement posted Tuesday, Sly Fox said even though it was “encouraged by the continued development of The Highline,” which is where the location was located, “evolving market conditions and performance trends made it difficult to...
Pittsburgh astronaut says his medical event triggered NASA crew’s early return from space
NASA astronaut and Pittsburgh area native Mike Fincke revealed Wednesday he was the one who needed medical attention that required SpaceX Crew-11’s early return in January. In a statement posted to NASA’s website, Fincke said that on Jan. 7, he experienced “a medical event that required immediate attention” while aboard...
Morning Roundup: Credit card scam probed at Shaler Giant Eagle; 1 injured in Fayette County fire
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Thursday, Feb. 26: Parking lot credit card scam investigated at Shaler Giant Eagle Shaler police are looking into reports that four men solicited donations Monday at the Butler Plank Road Giant Eagle parking lot in Shaler. TribLive news parter...
West Mifflin police charge ex-Denny’s worker with lewd behavior in restaurant
West Mifflin police have charged a former Denny’s employee with exposing himself to three customers while he worked at the restaurant. Zachary Hiles, 29, of Lincoln Place, is facing three counts of indecent exposure, one count of disorderly conduct and three counts of harassment, according to a criminal complaint. At...
Morning Roundup: 1 injured in Millvale apartment fire; school bus collision in Carrick
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Wednesday, Feb. 25: 1 injured in Millvale apartment fire An apartment building on Grant Avenue in Millvale caught fire Tuesday night — sending one person to the hospital. The fire call also included entrapment, according to the Quaill Volunteer...
For Pitt’s 10th annual Day of Giving, it’s all about engagement
Tuesday marks the University of Pittsburgh’s 10th annual Day of Giving. The 24-hour fundraising challenge, which began at midnight, encourages Pitt community members to support the university through monetary commitments. It has become “quite the tradition,” said Jake Strang, associate vice chancellor for individual giving and university programs. “Our goal...
What were the most popular baby names in Pittsburgh region last year?Video
At Allegheny Health Network, there were a record number of births in 2025 across all of its labor and delivery units. Of those births, there were some standout names chosen. The most popular boy name of 2025 was Henry and the most popular girl name of 2025 was once again...
Woman charged after threatening Pittsburgh Public Schools secretaries
Police have charged a woman they say threatened secretaries in the Pittsburgh Public Schools with physical harm. Kemauri Vasciannie, 23, of the South Side Slopes was one of two women who police say entered John Morrow Elementary School at 1611 Davis Ave. in Brighton Heights under the guise of “wanting...
Multi-vehicle crash delays morning commute on Route 28 at Etna
A multi-vehicle crash Tuesday morning shut down a northbound lane of Route 28 near the Etna interchange. The crash has since been cleared, and both lanes of the roadway have reopened. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation initially said in a press release that the roadway had been closed at Exit...
Morning Roundup: SWAT situation ends with suspect in custody; gunshots damage vehicle in Brookline
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Tuesday, Feb. 24: Man in custody after overnight Oakland SWAT situation Pittsburgh police reported that a man who barricaded himself overnight inside an Oakland home was out of the home and in police custody at around 5:30 a.m. Tuesday....
Former Pittsburgh Steelers player Bill Priatko remembers longtime friend Bill Mazeroski
Former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Bill Priatko feels honored to have called the late Pirates legend Bill Mazeroski his friend. Mazeroski, the Hall of Fame second baseman who hit the home run to win the 1960 World Series, died Friday at 89. Priatko, 94, of North Huntingdon, became friends with Mazeroski,...
