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Springdale says videos of arrest during council meeting ‘do not provide the full context’
Springdale officials say the police response during the chaotic arrest of a resident at Tuesday’s borough council meeting was a “professional and controlled effort” and that videos of the incident do not offer “proper context.” The incident saw the arrest of William Daniel “Danny” Rosenmund, 36, a frequent critic of...
Fans wait out heat for close-up stage view of NFL Draft picks
Fans chasing the best view of the NFL Draft stage on the North Shore baked on open concrete — settling in for an eight-hour wait in the heat Thursday. Still, many claimed a spot and did their best to get comfortable after the NFL Draft Experience gates opened at noon....
Pennsylvania treasurer says ‘no’ to taxpayers footing $1M in security upgrades at Shapiro’s home
HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania’s treasurer refused Thursday to approve payments for more than $1 million in security systems and other upgrades to the private home of Gov. Josh Shapiro, changes that were made after an intruder set fire to the state-owned governor’s residence last year in an attempt to kill the...
Video: Colts cheerleaders take Pittsburghese quizVideo
With so many fans visiting Pittsburgh for the NFL Draft Experience, digital producer Zac Gibson set out to talk to people new to the city and see just how much they would do on a Yinzer quiz. Zac met up with four cheerleaders from the Indianapolis Colts. He asked them...
‘NFL Dads’ at Point Park forum describe the dynamics of parenting high-level athletes
Jamesetta Cleveland disagrees with a saying popular in sports circles: “Ball is life.” Instead, she believes in the opportunities created by sports. Going beyond performance on the field is what’s key, said Cleveland, founder of Sports Mom University, a consulting agency that navigates a student-athlete’s recruiting and playing sports professionally....
Gilpin supervisors pass data center regulations
The Gilpin supervisors are getting ahead of the data center curve. After months of work, supervisors unanimously approved regulations this week that stipulate where data centers can be located and how far they must be from homes, in addition to other guidelines. “Personally, I definitely feel more comfortable with the...
Secret Service-led operation nets 9 credit card skimming devices in Pittsburgh area
A two-day joint operation among federal, state and local law enforcement in the Pittsburgh area this week netted nine illegal card-skimming devices, potentially saving the public more than $9 million in fraud losses, according to authorities. The U.S. Secret Service, working with Allegheny County Police, Pittsburgh police, the state attorney...
NFL Draft Day 1 live sports updates: 1st round concludes in PittsburghVideo
The 91st edition of the NFL Draft has arrived in Pittsburgh. After almost two years of planning, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell will step on stage at the Draft Theater outside Acrisure Stadium on Thursday night to announce the No. 1 pick. A total of 257 players will be selected, including...
McKnight Road in Ross reopens after crash
McKnight Road in Ross has reopened following a multi-vehicle crash involving a school bus Thursday morning. The northbound lanes at the intersection of Nelson Road were closed just after 9 a.m. after a school bus, which was not carrying any students, crashed. A Pennsylvania Department of Transportation spokesperson said the...
Trump reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug in a historic shift
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s acting attorney general on Thursday signed an order reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug, a major policy shift long sought by advocates who said cannabis should never have been treated like heroin by the federal government. The order signed by Todd Blanche does...
Cutting-edge Astrobotic rocket engine could fuel more efficient moon missions
Pittsburgh-based aerospace company Astrobotic has made strides in developing an ultra-efficient rocket engine that could allow more cargo to reach the moon. In a test last month at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Alabama, Astrobotic’s 5,000-pound rotating detonation engine prototype fired for five minutes straight. Several other companies have...
Trump orders U.S. military to ‘shoot and kill’ Iranian small boats choking Strait of HormuzVideo
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — President Donald Trump has ordered the U.S. military to “shoot and kill” small Iranian boats that deploy mines in the Strait of Hormuz, he said Thursday, a day after Iran again displayed its ability to thwart traffic through the channel. Trump’s post on social media...
Senate passes budget plan for ICE and Border Patrol in bid to reopen Homeland Security Department
WASHINGTON — The Senate took the first steps in a new effort to reopen the Department of Homeland Security early Thursday, voting to adopt a budget plan that would fund ICE and Border Patrol over Democratic objections and sending it to the House. The entire department has been shut down...
Editorial: Welcome to Pittsburgh
There is a moment in “The Wizard of Oz” when Dorothy opens the door of her uprooted Kansas cottage and steps from black and white into the glorious technicolor of a new world. Thousands of football fans are about to experience that as they emerge from a dark tunnel into...
NFL Draft: Pittsburgh sets a record with draft attendanceVideo
Are you ready for some football? The three-day super spectacle that is the 2026 NFL Draft is finally here. It kicked off Thursday in Downtown and the North Shore. 11:05 p.m. Attendance record NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell came on the stage to announce that Pittsburgh set the single-day attendance...
Penguins on brink of elimination after penalty-filled loss to Flyers in Game 3
PHILADELPHIA – The Pittsburgh Penguins know exactly what the Philadelphia Flyers are all about. Chaos is their brand as much as their garish orange jerseys. And despite possessing a full realization of how their most enduring rival will go about their business, the Penguins look completely overwhelmed by the Flyers’...
Seton Hill launches $110 million fundraising campaign
Seton Hill University announced a multimillion-dollar fundraising campaign Wednesday night benefiting student scholarships, student support services, academic program development and updated facilities at the university. But it has already raised the majority — $96.3 million — of its goal funding. The campaign, “Framing the Future: The Campaign for Seton Hill...
State trooper talks about use of force, other policies at community event in Fox Chapel
Pennsylvania State Trooper Joseph Dunsmore said deescalation always is the goal when it comes to law enforcement encounters. Whether it’s at a traffic stop, sporting event, protest, any incident, the plan is to remain calm and professional. “At the end of the day, we shall endeavor and try our best...
New and improved Market Square unveiled just in time for NFL Draft is only the beginning
With a little over 24 hours left on the clock before the NFL Draft brings upward of 500,000 fans out in Pittsburgh, the $15 million revitalization of Downtown’s Market Square was officially completed and unveiled Wednesday afternoon. The public square draws 3 million visitors a year and houses 49 small...
Pittsburgh transforms as NFL Draft festivities begin ahead of expected influx of fansVideo
Golden arches and steel beams — the backbone of Pittsburgh’s famous bridges — completed the backdrop of the 2026 NFL Draft stage, where hopeful prospects will soon accept the golden ticket to their future football career. Construction crews scrambled Wednesday to complete work on the NFL Draft theater viewing area...
Lawrenceville gas station killing prompts lawsuit by father of victim
The father of a man shot to death by a Lawrenceville gas station clerk is suing Sunoco and the operator of the business. Hammad Mahdi, whose son, Davon Walter Smith-Mahdi, was killed on Aug. 2, 2025, filed the suit Tuesday in Allegheny County Common Pleas Court against Cheneh A Plus...
Pentagon says Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving, the latest departure of a top defense leader
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon announced Wednesday that the Navy’s top civilian official, Secretary of the Navy John Phelan, is leaving his job. In a statement posted to social media, Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said Phelan was “departing the administration, effective immediately.” Navy Undersecretary Hung Cao will become acting secretary of...
AI-driven sports technology from Carnegie Mellon students draws interest from Mark Cuban
More than 68 million Americans play a racquet sport, but improving their skills can be difficult. Costs for lessons are becoming increasingly expensive, and feedback for technique isn’t always individualized. But three Carnegie Mellon University students think they have an answer. They launched a company called ServeSense. Pitching their technology...
Fetterman looks to expand SNAP benefits to include hot rotisserie chicken
U.S. Sen. John Fetterman says hot rotisserie chicken from Costco is a staple on his family’s dinner table. At $4.99 apiece, Costco’s hot rotisserie chicken is “America’s best (and delicious) affordability play,” the Democrat from Braddock said. “It’s one of my family’s favorites,” Fetterman added. But Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program...
Authorities seize counterfeit NFL merchandise in Strip District
Law enforcement agents on Tuesday night seized an array of counterfeit NFL merchandise from at least one business in Pittsburgh’s Strip District two days before the 2026 NFL Draft kicks off in the city. The operation, carried out by agents with the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s office and Pennsylvania State Police,...
