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Woman struck, killed in crosswalk by vehicle in Ross

Police said the woman was walking outside the Faith Lutheran Church on Sixth Avenue when she was hit by the vehicle.

Slain Pa. trooper's widow sues parents of Eric Frein

The lawsuit alleges that Eugene and Deborah Frein psychologically manipulated their son, who killed Cp. Bryon Dickson II in 2014 ambush.

Police looking for 2 suspects in East Liberty gas station robbery

Pittsburgh police say two males used handguns to steal cash from the Shell station on Baum Boulevard.

Two hurt in Mount Washington shooting

One victim was shot in the hand and the other was shot in the foot at the intersection of Virginia Avenue and Bingham Street.

Sex scandal envelops Monroe coroner’s office

Monroe County Coroner Bob Allen insists the descriptions of an office spinning out of control are “all false, false allegations.”

Bishop Zubik marking 10 years at helm of Pittsburgh diocese

A stranger’s challenge has guided his mission to “get people excited about their faith,” even if it means a radical restructuring.

Bishop David A. Zubik: biographical highlgihts

Fayette County woman kills sleeping husband

Suzann Bricker, 49, fired one shot from the pistol to kill Steve Bricker, 51, who died before police arrived at their Georges home.

Bruised and cut, Meadville native survives hurricane: 'I don't know why I didn't die'

Dianne Brinkner’s body was bruised and cut from being knocked down during the storm, which she rode out in her St. Croix bathroom.

'Part Pittsburghian' Katy Perry roars at elaborate PPG Paints Arena concert

The pop singer made Pittsburgh her third stop on her “Witness: The Tour.”

Roman Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh at a glance

Facts and figures for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh.

Hundreds of deer in Pittsburgh region dying from viral disease

The state Game Commission is monitoring the spread of epizootic hemorrhagic disease in parts of Allegheny, Beaver and Washington counties.

Clarion University says no layoffs after all this year

Acting President: “We feel that our decision to rescind the retrenchment notice is in the best interest of our students and university.”

Allegheny County elections officials say small number of non-citizens cast ballots

Three Allegheny County voters who were legal immigrants but ineligible to vote have been discovered casting ballots in the 2016 election.

Cash 5 jackpot of $125,000 won in Allegheny County

Did you buy your ticket at the Giant Eagle, 155 Towne Center Drive, Wexford?

London transport authority declines to renew Uber's operating license

The company’s license expires Sept. 30 in the British capital but can keep operating until the appeals process is exhausted.

UPMC scouting for new hospital site in South Hills

The proposed hospital would be in addition to a 90-bed hospital that UPMC received approval to build in South Fayette Township in August.

Former investment adviser admits he bilked 93-year-old woman to gamble, buy himself a Hummer

A former investment adviser became a federal felon Thursday when he admitted that he stole nearly $300,000 from a 93-year-old woman.

TRAFFIC: 18-mile Pa. Turnpike closure, Parkway North restrictions set this weekend

Traffic restrictions and construction updates throughout the Pittsburgh region.

Oversight board created for Altoona-Johnstown diocese in wake of abuse cases

Former Casey chief of staff will head panel monitoring compliance with an agreement between diocese, U.S. attorney’s office

Port Authority could see 5 percent cut in service under latest Pa. funding plan

The agency hasn't determined exactly where the cuts would occur if approved.

Public meetings planned on changes to Medicaid-funded long-term care

State hosting sessions at 22 sites across region from Oct. 11-Nov. 3 to advise how 100,000 area residents will be affected.

Rick Santorum in the fray as part of team trying to dismantle Obamacare

He just wanted a haircut. Instead, Rick Santorum found an opportunity to transform health care.

Hearing for white supremacist Hardy Lloyd is delayed

Hardy Lloyd, 39, of Dormont, was supposed to have a hearing Wednesday but it has been pushed back until next Tuesday.

Let the screaming begin: ScareHouse is now open, lots of others to follow

“You can never, ever have enough murder clowns...” All the Pittsburgh area haunted houses in one list.

Underground comedians in Pittsburgh push for laughs through open mics, events

The Improv in Homestead and Pints on Penn and Hambone’s in Lawrenceville provide venues for these standup comics to hone their craft.

Those map apps on your phone? They'll route you away from this weekend's turnpike closure

It’s not magic. Transportation agencies partner with map applications to route you toward detours.

In Holy Day sermons, rabbis seek unifying words

Sermons use timeless themes of Rosh Hashana, Yom Kippur to address a troubled time

Don Roy King, 'Saturday Night Live' had a golden time at the Emmy Awards

Pittsburgh’s Don Roy King took home yet another prize for directing the rejuvenated “Saturday Night Live.”

Pennsylvania Turnpike warns of 80-mile detour this weekend

The Pennsylvania Turnpike will close between the Cranberry and Beaver Valley interchanges this weekend for a bridge replacement.

Inmate, 62, attempts suicide by hanging in Allegheny County Jail

The inmate was found hanging in his cell at about 9:50 a.m. and is now hospitalized.

Lawyer for man paralyzed by Pittsburgh police blames shooting on officers' 'poor' work

“Poor police work got Leon in that wheelchair,” Leon Ford’s attorney, Fred Rabner, told jurors in his opening statement in federal court.

Juvenile lifer convicted in 1970 Pittsburgh slaying is resentenced

James H. Cobbs was convicted in 1971 of participating in a robbery that turned into a fatal stabbing on the North Side.

Argo AI formally announces plans to move to 'Robotics Row' in the Strip

“We asked them, ‘would you be interested in another area of Pittsburgh?’ and everybody overwhelmingly said to keep us in the Strip.”

Flume fans to Kennywood: Don't junk our Jammer

Many showed support in line Sunday and online in the week since the amusement park known for its brand of nostalgia announced the closing.

Pitt's Cathedral of Learning reopens Tuesday after sprinkler system malfunction

The 30 Nationality Rooms on the first and third floors apparently were not damaged, save water that spread onto the floors.

Republican lawmakers: Move Appalachian agency out of Washington

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Rep. Hal Rogers are sponsoring a bill they say will refocus the Appalachian Regional Commission.

Man connected to 2016 overdose death pleads guilty to heroin, fentanyl dealing

Matthew David Adams of Sheraden was charged in connection to the death of Jesse James King, who had fentanyl in his system.

Pa. turns in its plan to comply with federal Every Student Succeeds Act

The state released a draft in August and got more than 400 comments from the public, some of which were incorporated into the final plan.

Uber temporarily grounded self-driving fleet after vehicle involved in South Side crash

Pittsburgh police responded at 8:14 a.m. to the accident at the intersection of Sidney and Hot Metal streets in the South Side.

North Fayette gun dealer to stand trial on weapons charges after firearms seizure

Gary Guyaux worked as a federally licensed firearms dealer for more than 40 years and said he had the guns as part of his collection.

Biologists investigating fish kill affecting carp at Pymatuning State Park

So far, only the common carp seems to be affected by the kill, as the fish are washing up throughout the lake south of the spillway.

RoboTutor named as XPrize finalist

Carnegie Mellon professor’s team named as finalists in a development competition for educational android apps.

Jury selection begins in civil trial of Pittsburgh police officer who shot, paralyzed Leon Ford

Officer David Derbish shot Mr. Ford during a 2012 traffic stop in Highland Park, which the victim alleges amounted to excessive force.

Pa. Rep. Aaron Bernstine tweets he would run over road-blocking protesters

State Rep. Aaron Bernstine took offense that protesters in St. Louis were blocking the streets after the acquittal of a police officer

Operator of Pearle Vision centers in Pittsburgh area pleads guilty to federal health care fraud

Vincent Gamuzza, an optometrist from New Jersey, will be sentenced in January for submitting false insurance claims.

Proposal that sparked controversy approved; dental hygienists will be able to work in more settings

The Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry approved more settings in which public health dental hygiene practitioners can work.

We took one of the last rides on Kennywood's Log Jammer

If you didn’t get the chance to ride it before it closed, we have you covered.

Pittsburgh International Airport eateries showing improvement on health inspections

Vendors at Pittsburgh International averaged 3 critical violations over the last two years vs. 14 when the Post-Gazette checked 4 years ago.

PWSA looks to outsource billing, bolster customer service

By contracting with an outside vendor, the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority hopes to speed service for billing questions.