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A proposed plan would turn the power plant into a data center. The Bruce Mansfield coal power plant lies in Shippingport, a Beaver County borough along the...

Here’s how the famous Lewis and Clark expedition is connected to the Steel City.  In 1804, Meriwether Lewis was charged by President Thomas Jefferson to...

A Minor League Baseball team was temporarily rebranded. One summer 34 years ago, George Moon, a resident of Summit Township, was exploring Lake Pleasant when...

In 1900, Andrew Carnegie donated $1 million to the city of Pittsburgh. He emigrated to the United States in 1848 and settled in Pittsburgh, where he envisioned...

The subject of the lawsuit is the state’s property assessment system.  Mon Valley Unemployed Committee, Inc. has filed a lawsuit against Governor Josh Shapiro...

The summit that took place Tuesday morning marks the next steps in Pennsylvania’s energy goals under President Trump.   President Trump joined Sen. Dave...

“You’re not seeing trans men dominating anything. It’s because there’s a biological difference,” Rodgers stated on “The Joe Rogan Experience”...

A new report has found 38% of roads and 15% of bridges are in poor condition in the Pittsburgh region.  A report released this week revealed a staggering...

For the second year in a row, Allegheny County spent more than it brought in. Allegheny County Controller Corey O’Connor has warned that the county’s financial...

Pittsburgh sees fentanyl deaths decline as Trump-era border policies curb smuggling and crime, marking a turning point in the city’s fight against the opioid...

Legislation backed by Senators McCormick and Fetterman would relocate the Department of Energy’s Office of Fossil Energy from Washington to Pittsburgh. Last...

The American government will get a “golden share” in the company, which gives veto power over a number of business decisions. The agreement is meant to prevent...

The movie will tell the story of Milton Hershey and his iconic Pennsylvania company.  In May, the “Hershey” movie began filming in Western Pennsylvania. The...

This week, protests against federal immigration enforcement are raging across the country after violent uprisings occurred in Los Angeles. A protest of over...

The suburban Pittsburgh golf course is preparing to host over 200,000 people for the annual U.S. Open.  The U.S. Open is held every decade in Oakmont...

The announcement and the visit come after the deal was shot down by both the Biden and Trump administrations.  Last week, President Donald Trump announced that...

The blighted property database would let state municipalities track owners and fine them for negligence.  State Representative Brandon Markosek, a Democrat of...

Some decision making for Nippon Steel’s merger with U.S. Steel will be controlled by the U.S. government, according to Senator McCormick. Sen. Dave McCormick...

The electricity rate in Pittsburgh is expected to rise by 15%.  As of June 1st, a rate increase has been set for the Pittsburgh region and other areas in the...

The companies were found guilty of healthcare fraud in late 2023. Mt. Lebanon Operations LLC and Comprehensive Healthcare Management Services LLC, the owners...

The flyers were distributed in Squirrel Hill and Shadyside. The matter is being investigated by Pittsburgh police and the FBI.  Over the weekend, a group of...

The proposed facility investments have increased significantly according to recent reports.  According to a recent report, Nippon Steel has increased its...

Local officials are sounding the alarm on issues facing Pittsburgh’s public safety vehicle fleet. The city of Pittsburgh reports significant issues with its...

Gainey and O’Connor presented their mayoral campaign platforms in a debate last week.  Incumbent Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey and Allegheny County Controller...

An extremely low quantity of houses on the market is driving up prices for would-be homeowners in Pittsburgh. Buying a home in Pittsburgh’s current housing...

The man is being accused of threatening to assassinate the president, kill ICE agents, and commit a mass shooting.  On Friday, federal prosecutors announced...

As the plant nears its official closure, union workers and the company have yet to reach a middle ground amidst economic concerns for the borough of Charleroi...

The proposed merger, blocked by former President Biden, has caused uncertainty in Pennsylvania.  President Donald Trump recently ordered the Committee on...

Hannah Balash’s idea gave way to Bridal Maven, a second-hand wedding outlet.  In 2020, Hannah Balash had the idea to give wedding dresses, that are only worn...

Downtown Pittsburgh remained a hot spot for crime in the city in 2024 based on a report.  Crime statistics from 2024 show Downtown Pittsburgh as a hot spot for...

The event was delayed after groups threatened to protest.  U.S. Senators Dave McCormick and John Fetterman have postponed their scheduled event that was to be...

The Pittsburgh Mills shopping mall is reportedly fixing the potholes on surrounding roads.  Pittsburgh Mills shopping mall in Frazer is repairing its...

Phipps’s annual Spring Flower Show opens this weekend. A colorful and varied array of spring blossoms will fill the historic rooms. Phipps Conservatory’s...

The establishment offers job opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.  Brother Andre’s Cafe in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania...

A student government-facilitated referendum vote saw over 60 percent of participating students calling on the university to divest from “weapons manufacturers...

Acting Chief Chris Ragland announced his retirement from the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police last week, citing concerns of “ethics and morals.” The city of...

The city is one of the best places to celebrate in the U.S., per a recent report. Here’s how you can join the celebrations in the Steel City. Pittsburgh has...

The school board of Pittsburgh Public Schools will soon act on a plan to close 14 schools in order to address enrollment concerns. Pittsburgh Public Schools...

University of Pittsburgh students behind last summer’s pro-Palestinian protests face possible sanctions for a December event that allegedly violated university...

Sara Innamorato has committed taxpayer dollars from the Department of Human Services’ budget to settle around 80 new refugees in the Allegheny area. Allegheny...

Recent U.S. Census data shows nearly 34% of families with children in Erie live below the poverty line. Recently published U.S. Census data showed that nearly...

A former limestone mine located north of Pittsburgh that now stores government paperwork may be the latest target of Elon Musk and DOGE. An old Butler County...

Second Harvest serves the community through affordable goods, community grants, and partnerships. Second Harvest Community Thrift Store in Pittsburgh...

The Red Door is tucked away between buildings in downtown Pittsburgh, but the iconic Red Door symbolizes a place for support. The Red Door ministry of Divine...

President Trump took steel industry executives by surprise with the announcement that a Japanese company would invest in, rather than acquire, U.S. Steel...

After former President Biden stopped a multibillion-dollar deal that would allow Japan’s Nippon Steel to purchase U.S. Steel, U.S. Steel workers drafted an...

Fans of the Pittsburgh Steelers can count on the team to give it their all on the gridiron. The city has their back, and through a variety of philanthropic...

Sidney Crosby, one of the most recognized names in hockey, is just as committed to making a difference off the ice as he is on it. He is widely regarded as one...

A volunteer-led campaign is collecting signatures ahead of the May primary election. The signatures are being collected in an effort to trigger a ballot...