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Families struggling to find and afford baby formula
Many parents are still scrambling to find formula and when some do, they are struggling to afford it. → Read More
‘Just trying to safeguard what we have left.’: owner reflects after landslide hits gas station
Last Friday’s heavy rains caused problems for many people, but in particular at Marshall’s Gas Station in Spring Garden. A landslide caved in the kitchen at the gas station. Owner Robert Spehar says his wife and son were lucky to get out. → Read More
Pittsburgh’s immigration court closed, making it harder for undocumented people to become citizens
Pittsburgh’s immigration court on the South Side is now closed as of last Friday, and for many undocumented people here in western Pennsylvania and West Virginia, this is now a roadblock in the path for them to become citizens. → Read More
What is medical gaslighting? Why is it a problem?
Medical gaslighting is a problem, especially for women. → Read More
Port Authority riders struggling with revised routes as drivers remain out of work
The struggle is real for many people who rely on the Port Authority. → Read More
More local schools, including Pittsburgh Catholic Diocese dropping mask mandates
New mask guidelines are making news at the Pittsburgh Catholic Diocese and in some other school districts. → Read More
Woman facing charges after allegedly stealing a car, running from police
According to police, the woman brought along a friend's 3-year-old daughter for the crime. → Read More
Charges filed against repeat offender after 16 dogs rescued in Beaver Falls
Sixteen dogs are recovering tonight after being rescued from a home in Beaver Falls. → Read More
FBI: Local man accused in social media ‘sextortion’ scheme could be responsible for dozens more
On Nov. 23, we told you about a man the FBI connected to this home on Jefferson Road in Penn Hills. → Read More
Pittsburgh Public School staff member, 4 students involved in confrontation at high school
A confrontation at a Pittsburgh Public School that involved a staff member and four students is under review, according to a district spokesperson. → Read More
Videos of ‘fight club’ at Allegheny County school being posted to social media, parent claims
Cell phone video appears to show students in the Northgate School District fighting inside a school restroom. → Read More
FBI warning about scams where you buy something but it never shows up
Online scams are always a big concern this time of year. And in particular, non-delivery scams and non-payment scams. These two scams are responsible for over $1 million in fraud claims affecting just under 800 Western PA consumers, this year. → Read More
Deadline day: Nearly 90% of Allegheny County employees have at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Wednesday is the deadline for Allegheny County executive branch employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. There are roughly 5,000 employees this mandate pertains to. → Read More
You may be facing higher than average prices for new wheels as local shops see nearly 10% increase
People looking for tires are suffering sticker shock these days. The cost for a set of four winter or even regular tires is something customers have never experienced. → Read More
Officials: STD case numbers ‘astounding’ among parts of Allegheny County population
County health officials said the numbers are astounding when it comes to cases of certain sexually transmitted diseases among parts of Allegheny County’s population. They stress getting tested has never been more vital. → Read More
Judge denies request from prison union, county police to halt COVID-19 vaccine requirement
After a 3-hour hearing Monday, United States District Judge Cathy Bissoon denied a request from the Allegheny County prison employees union and county police to halt a COVID-19 vaccine job requirement. → Read More
Developer to bring more housing to one of Pittsburgh’s most popular neighborhoods
Nonprofit housing developer, Action Housing, is calling its latest affordable housing project in Lawrenceville a gateway to one of Pittsburgh’s most desired neighborhoods. → Read More
Seller beware: Real estate officials sound warning on predatory wholesalers
The hot housing market is something many homeowners are taking advantage of these days, but it could lead to rip offs and other issues if you’re dealing with a predatory wholesaler. → Read More
Cost to fix your car after hitting a deer is way up, just like everything else
With the rut in full swing for whitetail deer in western Pennsylvania, this is prime time for one to jump out in front of you while driving. Fixing all that damage is costing drivers more this year, seemingly just like everything else. → Read More
Tired of running out of hand sanitizer? This Pittsburgh area business might be the solution
Have you heard of zero waste stores? There’s now one in Pittsburgh. → Read More