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From TribLIVE.com, WPXI and 22 more newsrooms, gathered by TMI, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.
TribLIVE.com7 minutes ago
Bethel Park middle, high schools locked down after report of possible weapon, on TribLIVE.comBethel Park put two schools on lockdown Monday morning after receiving an anonymous tip about “a student (that) may have brought a weapon to school,” officials said.
WPXI13 minutes ago
Allegheny County launches winter shelter plan with 600+ beds, on WPXIThe Allegheny County Department of Human Services announced its winter shelter plan for 2026 to 2027, establishing a network offering more than 600 beds for single adults across the county.
WCCS AM1160 & 101.1FM16 minutes ago
PENS UNVEIL NEW “HOMETOWN REMIX” ALTERNATE JERSEY, on WCCS AM1160 & 101.1FMThe pens have unveiled their new alternate jersey as part of the League-wide Hometown Remix collection. (Photo courtesy Pittsburgh Penguins) The creat...
PennLive17 minutes ago
Lights, camera, schnitzel! ‘The Pitt’ shuts down Pa. tavern for late night shoot, on PennLiveThe historic North Side Pittsburgh restaurant shut down for an overnight film shoot for HBO Max's 'The Pitt,' last week, with Noah Wyle directing the scene.
WPXI18 minutes ago
Steelers, Giant Eagle announce free lunches for kids during Pittsburgh school closures, on WPXIThe Pittsburgh Steelers and Giant Eagle announced a partnership today to provide free lunches for students attending 10 City of Pittsburgh recreation centers.
Also reported byTribLIVE.com
TribLIVE.com25 minutes ago
Expanded Allegheny County winter shelter network offers beds, meals and medical care, on TribLIVE.comAllegheny County Department of Human Services (DHS) is expanding its winter shelter network this season, offering more than 600 beds for adults experiencing homelessness, in addition to daytime services, meals and medical care at an earlier start date.
WPXI27 minutes ago
2 Bethel Park schools on lockdown following tip about student possibly having weapon, on WPXITwo schools within the Bethel Park School District are on lockdown following a Safe to Say tip about a possible weapon.
Also reported byWTAE
Pittsburgh Patch28 minutes ago
Group Wants Feds To Halt Kroger's $1.6B Giant Eagle Acquisition, on Pittsburgh PatchAn organization is contending the merger would result in higher prices, fewer consumer choices and lower employee wages.
CBS Pittsburgh53 minutes ago
Pittsburgh Penguins unveil Hometown Remix uniforms, on CBS PittsburghThe Pittsburgh Penguins have unveiled Hometown Remix uniforms, the newest set of alternate uniforms designed to celebrate the culture of Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette56 minutes ago
Pittsburgh nurses win AI guiderails as use of the technology soars, on Pittsburgh Post-GazetteHealthcare workers have a growing concern about the use of artificial intelligence in medical decisions as evidenced by recent labor contracts as use of...
Pittsburgh Patch57 minutes ago
Election Day 2026: What PA Voters Should Know, on Pittsburgh PatchThe Pennsylvania Department of State has numerous helpful reminders for voters for Tuesday's midterm election.
TribLIVE.com59 minutes ago
DeShantz Group’s Fish Nor Fowl closes after nearly 8 years, on TribLIVE.comLegally embattled Pittsburgh restaurateur Richard DeShantz’s Fish Nor Fowl has closed.
WPXI59 minutes ago
Election 2026: Nearly 50 polling places have moved in Allegheny County, on WPXIVoters statewide can also check the locations of their polling place in advance online.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette1 hour ago
Allegheny County polling location switched, dozens of others changed since primary, on Pittsburgh Post-GazetteA polling location in Point Breeze North has been relocated due to a structural issue, officials said Monday. The polling location for Pittsburgh 14-13...
TribLIVE.com1 hour ago
Penguins unveil another alternate jersey, on TribLIVE.comThe Pittsburgh Penguins unveiled another alternate jersey on Monday.
KDKA Radio1 hour ago
Busy and dangerous Mosside Boulevard to be redesigned, on KDKA RadioA busy and sometimes dangerous intersection in Monroeville is being redesigned thanks to a grant from the state. The intersection where Mosside Boulevard comes together with Haymaker Road, Gateway Campus Boulevard and McGinley Road, had 13 traffic related deaths between 2021 and 2024, and carries almost 16,000 vehicles per day. It's near Gateway High School and AHN Forbes Regional Hospital. The hospital has led the way in wanting to redesign the intersection. The $3.34 million grant will create a new main entrance to the hospital complex among other changes. The redesign project should get…
Carlisle Sentinel1 hour ago
Steelers vs Browns: 5 big takeaways from the blowout win, on Carlisle SentinelOn Sunday, the Pittsburgh Steelers welcomed the Cleveland Browns to Acrisure Stadium and exacted some revenge on the Browns for a loss earlier in the season.
Also reported byThe VindicatorMon Valley IndependentAltoona Mirror
LehighValleyLive.com1 hour ago
Single-family home sells for $350,000 in Whitehall, on LehighValleyLive.comA single-family house located at 249 Ohio Ave. in Whitehall changed owner on Oct. 23. The house, built in 1954, was sold for $350,000. This single-story house has two bedrooms and one bathroom. The property is equipped with central heating and central A/C. Additionally, the building includes access to a detached two-car garage. The property sits on a 0.4-acre lot.
TribLIVE.com1 hour ago
DiCarlo’s Pizza returning to Pittsburgh with new Brookline location, on TribLIVE.comDiCarlo’s Pizza is returning to Pittsburgh with a new location opening in Brookline.
WPXI2 hours ago
Aurora Innovation delays 200-truck goal to February amid supply chain issues, on WPXIAurora Innovation Inc. will miss its goal of putting 200 driverless trucks on the road by the end of this year.
WDAC Radio2 hours ago
Proposal Stops Pet Financing, on WDAC RadioHARRISBURG – In the near future, Sen. Tracy Pennycuick of Berks & Montgomery Counties and Allegheny County Sen. Nick Pisciottano plan to introduce legislation prohibiting the financing of pets purchased
WPXI2 hours ago
Pittsburgh metro to lose 10% of population by 2050, new forecast predicts, on WPXIThe study, conducted under Pitt’s Center for Social and Urban Research, has a baseline forecast that projects the eight-county Pittsburgh metro region population will decline to 2.21 million in 2050, or 10.2% below the region’s 2.46 million in 2020.
PensBurgh2 hours ago
The week ahead: Two more tough games and the start of another west coast road trip for Penguins, on PensBurghThe Pittsburgh Penguins have been playing an absolute gauntlet of a schedule over the better part of the past month, and it is not going to get any easier to start off the week. Their past nine games have basically been a who’s who list of potential Stanley Cup contenders for this season, and they
WPXI2 hours ago
AI infrastructure firm leaves Pittsburgh for Miami, on WPXIAI infrastructure firm Axe Compute is leaving Pittsburgh for Miami, capping off a year-long saga of transformation for the company.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette2 hours ago
Pitt is bowl eligible after beating Georgia Tech, but Pat Narduzzi still has much to clean up, on Pittsburgh Post-GazetteThere weren’t many souls still hanging around on Halloween night. Acrisure Stadium thinned out by the fourth quarter on Saturday at Acrisure Stadium,...
WYTV2 hours ago
Sharon native, Hollywood Walk of Fame star recipient, ‘The Lettermen’ founding member Tony Butala dies at 87, on WYTVTony Butala, a Sharon native and one of the founding members of chart-topping pop trio The Lettermen, has died, according to a post from the band’s Facebook.
TribLIVE.com2 hours ago
Penguins recall forward Justin Brazeau from conditioning assignment, on TribLIVE.comThe Pittsburgh Penguins recalled forward Justin Brazeau from a conditioning assignment with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League on Monday morning.
LehighValleyLive.com2 hours ago
Single-family home sells for $405,000 in Whitehall, on LehighValleyLive.comA 1,620-square-foot single-family residence, built in 1959, has changed hands. The house at 802 Maryland Street in Whitehall was sold on Oct. 23 for $405,000, or $250 per square foot. This single-story house has three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The property is equipped with central heating and central A/C. Additionally, the building features a basement garage. The property sits on a 0.4-acre lot.
SRU The Online Rocket3 hours ago
Slippery Rock, Stepping Stone, on SRU The Online RocketKanye Thompson’s journey from the turf of Mihalik-Thompson Stadium to the bright lights of Acrisure Stadium began years earlier in McKeesport, Pa., where he first established himself as a standout multisport athlete. Thompson was a four-year letterman in football, track and basketball at McKeesport High School. There, he earned first-team all-conference honors at running back
CBS Pittsburgh3 hours ago
#1 Cochran Sports Showdown: Nov. 1, 2026, on CBS PittsburghWatch as Chris Adamski, Jeff Hathhorn and Ray Fittipaldo oin KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani for another round of sound on this edition of the #1 Cochran Sports Showdown!
WPXI3 hours ago
Long-term lane restriction on Parkway East set to begin Monday night, on WPXIA long-term lane restriction on westbound Parkway East in Allegheny County is set to begin on Monday night.
WTAE3 hours ago
Operation Football Play of the Week: McKeesport touchdown, on WTAEPLAY OF THE WEEK: McKeesport QB Jordan Stuvaints throws over the middle to Abraham Miller, who tips the ball to himself and takes off downfield for a Tigers touchdown.
NEXTpittsburgh3 hours ago
How mahjong became Pittsburgh’s new favorite game — and where to play, on NEXTpittsburghDiscover Pittsburgh’s growing mahjong scene. Find local open play nights, beginner lessons and shops from Aspinwall to Southpointe.
New Pittsburgh Courier3 hours ago
What’s at Stake for Pittsburgh Voters as Pennsylvania Heads to the Polls Tuesday, on New Pittsburgh CourierPennsylvania voters head to the polls this Tuesday in a high-stakes election, with officials urging residents to verify polling locations and review ballot information beforehand.
WPXI3 hours ago
T.J. Watt makes history vs. Browns, on WPXIWith a sack late in the second quarter, Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt now has 19.5 career sacks against the Cleveland in his career.
WTAE4 hours ago
New homeowners find Civil War-era artillery shell in Fayette County basement, on WTAENew homeowners in Fayette County made an alarming discovery in their basement: a Civil War-era artillery shell.
Also reported byCBS Pittsburgh
FOX 8 News4 hours ago
8 sacks, no touchdowns: Browns get blunt wake-up call after Steelers loss, on FOX 8 NewsThe Cleveland Browns suffered one of their toughest losses of the season Sunday, falling to the Pittsburgh Steelers 27-6. Former Browns running back Greg Pruitt says how the team responds will be critical.
Beaver County Radio4 hours ago
Penguins center Sidney Crosby breaks NHL record for most assists recorded with one NHL franchise, on Beaver County Radio(File Photo: Source for Photo: Pittsburgh Penguins’ Sidney Crosby looks on during a break in Game 6 in the first round of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs series, April 29, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File) Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News (Pittsburgh, PA) Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby broke an NHL record...
The Tartan4 hours ago
Mahjong’s rise in Pittsburgh builds community for many, on The TartanSeth Kelly / Sports Editor Michelle Yang / Staffwriter In recent years, Mahjong has surged in popularity across the country, including in Pittsburgh. Groups of players have popped up in churches, libraries, and bars across the city. Attracting people from a variety of diverse backgrounds, the game bridges connections for many. Although there are many
Philadelphia Weekly4 hours ago
WPXI Channel 11: How to Watch Pittsburgh’s NBC News Station in PA, on Philadelphia WeeklyWPXI Channel 11 is the NBC-affiliated television station serving Pittsburgh and the surrounding Western Pennsylvania region. For decades it has been one of the primary sources residents turn to for breaking news, weather alerts, traffic updates and sports coverage across Allegheny County and neighboring communities. Whether you grew up with the station or just moved
In brief
The short notes of Pittsburgh Morning News’ last two editions. Open one to read it, with its sources.
Election DayIf you're voting Tuesday, polls are open from 7 a.m.
If you're voting Tuesday, polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mail-in ballots must be back at your county elections office by 8 p.m. Tuesday.
News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Observer-Reporter
WeatherMonday brings clouds, possibly a few spotty sprinkles, and highs in the 60s.
Monday brings clouds, possibly a few spotty sprinkles, and highs in the 60s. Highs jump to the 70s Tuesday, and Wednesday is the warmest day of the week before rain arrives Wednesday night.
News Notes · Today’s editionSource: WPXI
Donnie IrisFans can still pay their respects to Donnie Iris, who died at 83.
Fans can still pay their respects to Donnie Iris, who died at 83. A memorial and register book will be available Thursday, Nov. 5, in Beaver Falls, and you can leave a message between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
News Notes · Today’s editionSource: WPXI
House fireA fire destroyed a home at 88 Fishpot Run Rd.
A fire destroyed a home at 88 Fishpot Run Rd. in Centerville Borough on Sunday morning. The homeowner suffered burns and was flown by helicopter to a Pittsburgh hospital.
News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Observer-Reporter
Walk4FriendshipMore than 650 people signed up for the Friendship Circle's sixth annual Walk4Friendship and first 5K in Squirrel Hill.