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Pittsburgh ranked as the 12th-worst city for bed bugs in Orkin’s 2025 Top 50 Bed Bug Cities List — climbing the ranks higher than in previous years. Last year, the Steel City was in 21st place. Orkin said bed bugs can be found clinging to items like luggage, purses and...

Just five months after the Leechburg Towpath Bike Trail was opened to the public, another half-mile has been added to take people into Hyde Park. The trail was created in two sections, with a milelong section built directly into the borough. This section of the project was headed by members...

If you’re planning to get outside this week, Monday might be the best day to do it. Pittsburgh is in for a taste of summer sunshine even as rain and cooler temperatures loom in the forecast the next few days. Temperatures are expected to reach into the mid-80s Monday —...

After a fire in 2023 gutted much of Futules’ Harmar House, a longtime banquet and events hall, members of the Futules’ clan are working to repurpose the shuttered site — this time as a boat dealership. Tony Futules, 51, said he and his father, William, 76, are working to determine...

A mid-West coffee giant known for brewing 20,000 unique beverages might be settling into Harrison. Founded in Arkansas and famous through social media channels, 7 Brew is seeking preliminary approval for lot consolidation along Freeport Road. The company presented its plan Monday before the township’s planning commission, seeking the green...

Someone who bought a Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 with Quick Cash ticket on Saturday, Oct. 4, at the Sheetz along Babcock Boulevard in Ross snagged a $675,000 jackpot. The ticket matched all five balls drawn: 6-30-38-41-43. The lottery retailer at 3025 Babcock Blvd. will receive a $5,000 bonus for selling...

An Indiana County woman who state police said is responsible for a fatal stabbing was charged Sunday with criminal homicide and aggravated assault. Jessica Lynn Morelli, 36, of Burrell Township is accused of stabbing a 66-year-old man, who Morelli lived with, multiple times Sunday, according to state police. Troopers and...

Plum AARP sets October meeting Plum AARP will hold its October meeting at noon on Oct. 14 at Unity Community Church. Hot dogs, chips and coffee/tea will be offered for $3. The entertainment will be the Hi-Lites, performing oldies and country music. Plum AARP is a social/service organization open to...

A vehicle crashed into a Mt. Pleasant Township home Sunday evening, piercing a gaping hole next to the home’s front door, according to the Mt. Pleasant Volunteer Fire Department. The fire department was dispatched to a home in the 2400 block of School Street around 7:20 p.m. The driver, who...

Highlands senior Jabari Walker believes a strong community starts at school. As a member of the National Honor Society, Walker said hosting year-round fundraisers helps district residents who need it most. “We do a lot through NHS,” Walker said. “It’s important because it’s a chance to help people who don’t...

Being inducted into the local hall of fame is not new for Monessen native Charel Allen. She was inducted into the Mid Mon Valley Sports Hall of Fame in 2019, after a career that saw her playing professional basketball with the WNBA and multiple teams overseas. “My mom signed me...

Tranquil woods, waterfalls, streams, wildlife and plenty of room to roam are just a few of the natural amenities at two niche luxury residential developments in Fox Chapel and O’Hara. Described as “ultra-private,” The Oberoi in Fox Chapel and The Cascades in O’Hara are the culmination of years-long research and...

At 293 pounds, Stormie Fish couldn’t carry her toddler from the parking lot at Northmoreland Park in Allegheny Township into the 2019 Labor Day festival. “By the time we got to the top, I was hyperventilating,” said Fish, 26, of Vandergrift. “I fell to the ground and sobbed. “How would...

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Police say a man who was firing at them during an assault investigation Sunday was fatally shot by state troopers in Indiana County. Late Monday night, Indiana County Coroner Jerry Overman identified the man as Jonathan James Pearce Jr., 34. Troopers were dispatched to the 3000 block of Dixonville Road...

Hempfield photographer Kyle Rose enjoyed a double dose of excitement on the Fourth of July. On a trip to the Ligonier area with his family to see a later fireworks display, he came upon another amazing sight: an otter swimming in nearby Loyalhanna Creek. “It was awesome,” said Rose, who...

Marshall plans Halloween bash for children Marshall is planning a Halloween Kids Bash for children 11 and younger from 1 to 3 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Elias Fry Barn in Knob Hill Park, 415 Knob Road. There will be music, crafts, face painting, snacks and lots of candy. Children...

Residents sought for various boards, committees McCandless is looking for residents to serve of a variety of boards and committees: • One partial term on the Environmental Advisory Committee (to expire Dec. 31, 2028) • Three terms on the Heritage and Cultural Center FDPC (to expire Dec. 31, 2029) •...

Shayle Prorok wants to remove the negative connotation of the word exercise. “Why can’t it be fun?” said Prorok, owner of the Rhythm Ridez spin studio at 878 Fifth Ave. in New Kensington. “I want to create that atmosphere. “Wherever they are on their health journey, they’re pedaling. I want...

Alle-Kiski Valley churches were among those celebrating the Feast of St. Francis this weekend with pet blessings. St. Barnabas Episcopal Church in Brackenridge held its blessing service Saturday, while Christ Our Hope Anglican Church in Harrison offered blessings for pets Sunday. The ceremony is held annually, often Oct. 4, the...

White pumpkins were everywhere Sunday at Independence Health System’s Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month ceremony. The pale gourd serves as a symbol for babies who die during infancy or pregnancy, inspired by “The White Pumpkin,” a poem written by a mother who suffered such a loss. Children whose brothers...

A fire caused heavy damage to the concession stand at East Allegheny’s Churchman Stadium in North Versailles Sunday, said the North Versailles fire department. The fire happened prior to a youth football game, the East Allegheny School District said in a statement. Images of the fire showed flames inside the...

A man was in critical condition after being shot in a parking lot at The Waterworks shopping center near Aspinwall late Saturday night, according to police. According to authorities, the victim walked into the emergency room at UPMC St. Margaret Hospital, which is adjacent to the Waterworks, around 11:30 p.m....

Iron City Distilling is pairing with a local candymaker for a sweet whiskey tasting event this month. Iron City Distilling is part of the Pittsburgh Brewing Co. compound off of Freeport Road in the Creighton section of East Deer. Here’s the lineup: • On Saturday, Oct. 11, the distillery and...