Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership charts new ‘starting point for reinvestment’
After an announced public-private investment of $600 million to help rejuvenate downtown last October, Jeremy Waldrup doesn’t hesitate to emphasize that more will be needed to fully resuscitate the ...
West Virginia University launches new tuition affordability program aimed at in-state students
West Virginia University is launching a new financial aid program aimed at increasing affordability for in-state undergraduate students.
2 people killed in fire in Wharton Township
Fayette County dispatchers said the fire happened on Fike Hollow Road at around 6:30 a.m. on Thursday. Fayette County Coroner Dr. Bob Baker said Donald Brewer, 70, and Patricia Brewer, 68 were both ...
Mount Everest climbing permit cost increases 36% to $15,000
For those who want to climb Mount Everest the fee will be $15,000 during the peak season, up 36% from its $11,000 fee, the BBC reported. If you climb outside of the peak season, it will still be a 36% ...
President Trump says he may withhold federal aid if California doesn’t change water policies
President Donald Trump threatened to withhold federal disaster aid for wildfire-ravaged Los Angeles unless California leaders ...
Police review writings tied to Nashville school shooter who killed female student and himself
Authorities are examining “very concerning online writings and social media posts” connected to the shooter who killed a female student and wounded another student in a Nashville high school cafeteria ...
Trump order ending federal DEI programs leaves agencies and stakeholders on uncertain ground
Federal agencies, employees and contractors are trying to process how President Donald Trump’s sweeping anti-DEI executive order will upend their work ...
Dates for 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh announced
PITTSBURGH — The dates for the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh have been announced. According to Visit Pittsburgh, the draft will be held on April 23-25, 2026. PREVIOUS COVERAGE >>> What would hosting an ...
Elephants can’t use habeas corpus to be released from zoos because they’re not human, court rules
"Because an elephant is not a person, the elephants here do not have standing to bring a habeas corpus claim," the court ruled ...
‘Bling Empire’ cast member Lynn Ban dies after skiing accident, brain surgery
A cast member of the Netflix reality series “Bling Empire: New York” has died. Lynn Ban was 51. Her son, Sebastian, wrote on her Instagram, saying “My mum passed away on Monday. I know she wanted to ...
Heinz History Center holding special programs for Black History Month
PITTSBURGH — The Heinz History Center will host special programs for Black History Month. A series of programs will be hosted throughout February. The museum said each program will help visitors ...
Suburban Seattle officer gets over 16 years in prison for fatally shooting a homeless man
A suburban Seattle police officer who was convicted of murder in the 2019 shooting death of a homeless man has been sentenced to over 16 years in prison. Auburn police Officer Jeffrey Nelson was ...