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World’s largest rubber duck arrives ahead of NFL Draft
What is yellow, large — standing 61 feet tall and 64 feet wide — and will be taking over Green Tree ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft? The world’s largest rubber duck. From April 17 to 22, the largest inflatable rubber duck in the world, a popular tourist attraction, will...
Nutella goes viral during Artemis II livestream
If you’ve ever wondered how far Nutella can travel and still hold up, the answer is: more than 250,000 miles. During a Wednesday Artemis II livestream, viewers got an unexpectedly viral moment when a jar of Nutella floated through the cabin in zero-gravity, casually drifting across the frame as the...
No injuries reported in West Leechburg house fire
A fire broke out early Friday morning in a home in West Leechburg. The West Leechburg Volunteer Fire Department responded to the call just after 6:30 a.m. in the 200 block of Orchard Lane, according to Westmoreland 911 dispatch. “Within minutes the chief was on scene with the engine/tanker behind...
State College named best college town in America by USA Today
State College — home to Penn State University — was named the best college town in America by USA Today readers. Just over 100 miles east of Pittsburgh, the borough of about 41,000 residents stands out, readers say, for its blend of small-town feel and big-campus energy. The report, part...
Forecasters caution of wildfire risk in Allegheny County
Meteorologists issued a warning Friday that Allegheny County is at marginal risk for wildfires. The combination of low humidity and breezy wind will create marginal fire weather conditions across the region, said the National Weather Service in a social media post. “Brush fires become more likely in this environment, so...
Morning Roundup: 1 injured in Perry South stabbing; man wanted for hitting coworker in Jeannette
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Friday, April 10: 1 injured in Perry South stabbing A man was stabbed in the head and beaten with a baseball bat Thursday by two men in Pittsburgh’s South Perry neighborhood, according to a police report. Officers were dispatched...
More street closures set for Pittsburgh ahead of NFL Draft
Phase 2 of Pittsburgh’s street closures ahead of the NFL Draft are set to begin Monday. The Pittsburgh Local Organizing Committee, in partnership with Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Pittsburgh Regional Transit and local government announced the city’s next slate of road closures and traffic modifications for the three-day event. The...
Police say grenade found in North Side contained no gunpowder
Police said a reported grenade that prompted evacuations on Pittsburgh’s North Side was actually an inert training device — essentially just the outer casing with no explosive material. “It looks like the actual device but there’s no pin or gunpowder that would cause an explosion,” said Eliza Durham, a police...
2 Pittsburgh cops sued over false arrest claim in South Side assault
An Allegheny County man is suing two Pittsburgh police officers in federal court, claiming they misidentified him, arrested him for an assault without probable cause and violated his constitutional rights. Chiyeh Green, 22, alleges he was wrongfully held in jail for six days despite being on probation and wearing a...
Morning Roundup: Sheetz expands westward; weekend turnpike travel impacted
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Thursday, April 9: Sheetz expands into Indiana Pittsburgh-area drivers heading west to the state of Indiana may soon see a familiar logo at the gas pump. Sheetz announced Tuesday that the company is expanding into Indiana, as the Pennsylvania-based...
Wild Wednesday weather: From freeze warning to warm spell
Pittsburgh’s fickle weather is striking again as temperatures are expected to swing from freezing to warm on Wednesday. The National Weather Service in Moon said morning temperatures will dip below freezing — 27 degrees in Allegheny County and 23 degrees in Westmoreland County — before a warmer pattern settles in...
Morning Roundup: Stabbing in Troy Hill; multi-vehicle crash on Route 51; Pittsburgh Marathon sells out
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Wednesday, April 8: Man stabbed in leg in Troy Hill A man was stabbed in the leg Tuesday in Pittsburgh’s Troy Hill neighborhood, police said. Officers were dispatched at about 3:40 p.m. to the 2100 block of Lowrie Street,...
Verizon enhances cellular network for NFL Draft surge
Crowds of football fans are expected to flood the North Shore and Point State Park during the three-day NFL Draft — and many will be sharing the experience online. With attendance estimates nearing half a million, questions remain about whether the city’s cellular service can handle the surge in posts,...
Multi-vehicle crash causes morning traffic issues on Parkway West
A portion of the Parkway West (Interstate 376) was shut down Tuesday morning following a multi-vehicle crash. PennDOT spokeswoman Yasmeen Manyisha said the incident, which happened about 6:30 a.m., closed both eastbound (inbound) lanes to traffic just before the Carnegie (Exit 65) exit. However, traffic cameras showed crews cleared the...
Laurel Caverns opens as Pennsylvania’s 1st underground state parkVideo
Laurel Caverns, the popular Fayette County tourist attraction, has officially opened as Pennsylvania’s first underground state park. On Monday, Gov. Josh Shapiro announced Laurel Caverns State Park’s official opening alongside Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn and local Fayette leaders. “Right here in our backyard,...
Morning Roundup: 2 charged in Uniontown railway body; paving begins in Downtown Pittsburgh
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Tuesday, April 7: 2 charged in connection to Uniontown railway body Two people have been arrested and charged in relation to the death of 71-year-old Ralph Brown, whose body was discovered along an active railway near Kerr Street in...
Pittsburgh man charged with multiple felonies in connection to Brighton Heights shooting
A Pittsburgh man has been arrested on multiple felony and misdemeanor charges, including aggravated assault. Larry Jerome Jones Jr., 26, was arrested Sunday in connection to a shooting Wednesday in the 3300 block of Fleming Avenue in the city’s Brighton Heights neighborhood. Jones is charged with two felony counts of...
Morning Roundup: 2 injured in Hazelwood stabbing; commute updates for Findlay, Parkway North
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Monday, April 6: 2 injured in domestic stabbing Pittsburgh police, emergency medical services and firefighters were dispatched to the 300 block of Flowers Avenue in the city’s Hazelwood neighborhood at about 6:30 p.m. Sunday in response to reports of...
Viral Whitehall food pantry gets message from ‘Boy Meets World’ actor
A Whitehall resident who went viral after anonymously receiving thousands of dollars for a pop-up food pantry is drawing new attention — including a message from “Boy Meets World” actor William Daniels. On Thursday, AJ Owen, who had operated a food pantry outside his home since November, posted another viral...
Bishop Mark Eckman makes first visit to Allegheny County Jail for foot-washing ceremony
Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh Bishop Mark Eckman had two messages for incarcerated men at the Allegheny County Jail during his first visit on Maundy Thursday: God loves them, and there is hope. “God wants us to share an eternity in heaven,” Eckman said. About 50 men gathered in the jail’s...
Carnegie Mellon students call for policy barring admin from altering or removing messages on The Fence
Seven months after Carnegie Mellon University convened a committee to develop new recommendations for operating The Fence — a long-standing “student-centered space for free expression and community,” as the university describes it — students are pushing for action. On Thursday, a petition backed by at least nine student groups and...
Here are some things to know about Passover
Passover, or “Pesach” in Hebrew, begins this week, marking one of the most widely observed holidays in Judaism. Here is what to know about the tradition, its meaning and how it’s celebrated. What is the story of Passover? Passover is a major Jewish holiday that commemorates the biblical story of...
5 things to know about NASA’s Artemis II mission launch
The NASA Artemis II mission — which will send astronauts around the Moon and back for the first time since Apollo 17 more than 50 years ago — is set to launch from the Kennedy Space Center at 6:24 p.m. on Wednesday. NASA’s team is counting down toward liftoff of...
Fat Head’s Saloon on South Side closing after 34 years
After operating on the South Side for more than three decades, Fat Head’s Saloon announced Tuesday that the longtime destination for craft beer and food will be shuttering April 26. The saloon will host a “Last Call” gathering on April 17, for former employees and longtime regulars to reconnect and...
Severe thunderstorms could hit Pittsburgh region as temperatures remain warm
Severe thunderstorms could roll into the Pittsburgh region Tuesday afternoon and evening ahead of a cold front, according to the National Weather Service. Damaging winds appear to be the primary threat, although large hail or a tornado could not be ruled out. “We’re pretty confident that we’ll have a good...
