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Medical examiner IDs man found dead on Parkway East; police investigating 'likely suicide'
Medical examiner IDs man found dead on Parkway East; police investigating ‘likely suicide’
The inbound side of I-376 was closed late Monday at the Squirrel Hill exit as Pittsburgh police investigated what they called a “likely suicide” near the Greenfield Bridge. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office on Tuesday identified a man found dead on the Parkway East near that area as Bruno
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January 6, 2026 at 1:40 PM
Medical examiner IDs man found dead on Parkway East; police investigating 'likely suicide'
Turtle Creek man charged with attempted homicide after Duquesne City teen shot at close range
Turtle Creek man charged with attempted homicide after Duquesne City teen shot at close range
Police early Tuesday arrested a 21-year-old Turtle Creek man they say was involved in firing dozens of shots a day earlier at a Duquesne City student, whose elbow was grazed by one of the bullets. Jamar Saunders was one of two alleged gunmen who shot at a 15-year-old boy around
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January 6, 2026 at 12:50 PM
Turtle Creek man charged with attempted homicide after Duquesne City teen shot at close range
Inbound Parkway East reopens after police investigated reported suicide
Inbound Parkway East reopens after police investigated reported suicide
The inbound side of I-376 was closed late Monday at the Squirrel Hill exit as Pittsburgh police investigated a reported suicide at the Greenfield Bridge. Officers from Zone 4 were on scene and Pennsylvania State Police assisted with traffic control, according to information from the city’s department of public safety.
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January 6, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Inbound Parkway East reopens after police investigated reported suicide
The new Hail Mary? Fans credit holy water blessing for Steelers’ division-clinching win
The new Hail Mary? Fans credit holy water blessing for Steelers’ division-clinching win
A priest might have helped save the Pittsburgh Steelers’ season after blessing an Acrisure Stadium end zone with holy water before Sunday night’s winner-take-all battle against the Baltimore Ravens. At least that’s what Monday morning quarterbacks are arguing on social media. TV cameras caught the Rev. Maximilian Maxwell of Saint
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January 6, 2026 at 3:21 AM
The new Hail Mary? Fans credit holy water blessing for Steelers’ division-clinching win
North Huntingdon police cruiser rammed head on during pursuit of stolen vehicle
North Huntingdon police cruiser rammed head on during pursuit of stolen vehicle
A North Huntingdon police cruiser was damaged in a pursuit Saturday after authorities said a fleeing suspect rammed it head on, according to court papers. Police attempted to stop a stolen Hyundai Elantra they said was driven by Julian Jamar Johnson, 39, of Pittsburgh, on Route 30 in the township
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January 6, 2026 at 2:31 AM
North Huntingdon police cruiser rammed head on during pursuit of stolen vehicle
Experts slam CDC guidance to slash childhood vaccination schedule
Experts slam CDC guidance to slash childhood vaccination schedule
Pennsylvania medical experts fear vaccination rates will wane after federal health officials issued a nonbinding, but possibly influential, recommendation Monday that kids get fewer shots. Jim O’Neill, acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, slashed the number of shots all children should receive to 11 from 17.
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January 6, 2026 at 1:41 AM
Experts slam CDC guidance to slash childhood vaccination schedule
Amy Weise Clements becomes acting Allegheny County controller
Amy Weise Clements becomes acting Allegheny County controller
Amy Weise Clements on Monday stepped into the role of acting Allegheny County controller, replacing Corey O’Connor, who left the post to become Pittsburgh’s mayor. Weise Clements has served as deputy controller since O’Connor’s predecessor, Chelsa Wagner, appointed her in 2012. Previously, she was Allegheny County’s budget director for eight
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January 6, 2026 at 12:51 AM
Amy Weise Clements becomes acting Allegheny County controller
Experts slam CDC guidance to slash childhood vaccination schedule
Experts slam CDC guidance to slash childhood vaccination schedule
Pennsylvania medical experts fear vaccination rates will wane after federal health officials issued a nonbinding, but possibly influential, recommendation Monday that kids get fewer shots. Jim O’Neill, acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, slashed the number of shots all children should receive to 11 from 17.
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January 6, 2026 at 12:01 AM
Experts slam CDC guidance to slash childhood vaccination schedule
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Goodbye, snow — hello, 60°?! 🌡️
After a 6-day deep freeze, #Pittsburgh is in for a major warm-up this week.
Temps could hit 60 by Thursday or Friday, w/ rain and snowmelt possibly causing minor river rises — especially on the Allegheny. @triblive.bsky.social ❄️
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After a 6-day deep freeze, #Pittsburgh is in for a major warm-up this week.
Temps could hit 60 by Thursday or Friday, w/ rain and snowmelt possibly causing minor river rises — especially on the Allegheny. @triblive.bsky.social ❄️
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January 5, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Goodbye, snow — hello, 60°?! 🌡️
After a 6-day deep freeze, #Pittsburgh is in for a major warm-up this week.
Temps could hit 60 by Thursday or Friday, w/ rain and snowmelt possibly causing minor river rises — especially on the Allegheny. @triblive.bsky.social ❄️
➡️LINK IN COMMENTS
After a 6-day deep freeze, #Pittsburgh is in for a major warm-up this week.
Temps could hit 60 by Thursday or Friday, w/ rain and snowmelt possibly causing minor river rises — especially on the Allegheny. @triblive.bsky.social ❄️
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Maduro says 'I was captured' as he pleads not guilty to drug trafficking charges
Maduro says ‘I was captured’ as he pleads not guilty to drug trafficking charges
NEW YORK — A defiant Nicolás Maduro declared himself “the president of my country” as he protested his capture and pleaded not guilty Monday to federal drug trafficking charges that the Trump administration used to justify removing him from power in Venezuela. “I was captured,” Maduro said in Spanish as
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January 5, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Maduro says 'I was captured' as he pleads not guilty to drug trafficking charges
Here's how to score a ticket for Steelers' playoff game against Texans
Here’s how to score a ticket for Steelers’ playoff game against Texans
The Steelers released a limited number of tickets for their first home playoff game in five years, and by Monday afternoon fans could still score a seat. Tickets were going for as little at $157 on the official Steelers’ ticket website at ticketmaster.com. The Steelers face the Houston Texans in
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January 5, 2026 at 10:10 PM
Here's how to score a ticket for Steelers' playoff game against Texans
Tickets still available for Steelers' Jan. 12 playoff game against Texans
Tickets still available for Steelers’ Jan. 12 playoff game against Texans
After a nail-biter of a Week 17 win against the Baltimore Ravens, the Steelers will take on the Houston Texans in the first round of the playoffs at Acrisure Stadium 8 p.m. next Monday night. And lots of local fans will get the opportunity to twirl their Terrible Towels for
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January 5, 2026 at 9:20 PM
Tickets still available for Steelers' Jan. 12 playoff game against Texans
U.S. drops the number of vaccines it recommends for every child
U.S. drops the number of vaccines it recommends for every child
WASHINGTON — The U.S. took the unprecedented step Monday of dropping the number of vaccines it recommends for every child — leaving other immunizations, such as flu shots, open to families to choose but without clear guidance. Officials said the overhaul to the federal vaccine schedule won’t result in any
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January 5, 2026 at 8:30 PM
U.S. drops the number of vaccines it recommends for every child
Steelers’ DK Metcalf declines to comment on fan incident that got him suspended
Steelers’ DK Metcalf declines to comment on fan incident that got him suspended
After a verbal volley featuring variations of “no comment” to four questions, a team employee made DK Metcalf smile early Monday afternoon. “Thank you, Miss Teresa,” Metcalf said when asked how excited he was to be back with his teammates. His two-game suspension served, Metcalf was given a reprieve in
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January 5, 2026 at 7:40 PM
Steelers’ DK Metcalf declines to comment on fan incident that got him suspended
Corey O’Connor, awaiting inauguration as Pittsburgh's 62nd mayor, tells staff he's ready to roll
Corey O’Connor, awaiting inauguration as Pittsburgh’s 62nd mayor, tells staff he’s ready to roll
Corey O’Connor on Monday morning convened his first meeting in the Pittsburgh mayor’s office, hours before he’ll be sworn in as the city’s 62nd mayor. “We build off the momentum of today, but we get started right away,” O’Connor told his top officials, who greeted him with a standing ovation.
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January 5, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Corey O’Connor, awaiting inauguration as Pittsburgh's 62nd mayor, tells staff he's ready to roll
Maduro says 'I was captured' as he pleads not guilty on drug trafficking charges
Maduro says ‘I was captured’ as he pleads not guilty on drug trafficking charges
AP-US-Venezuela-US, 7th Ld-Writethru7th Ld-Writethru NEW YORK — Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro declared himself “innocent” and a “decent man” as he pleaded not guilty to federal drug trafficking charges in a U.S. courtroom on Monday. “I’m innocent. I am not guilty. I am a decent man, the president of my
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January 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Maduro says 'I was captured' as he pleads not guilty on drug trafficking charges
Pittsburgh council welcomes fresh face to its ranks, District 2's Kim Salinetro
Pittsburgh council welcomes fresh face to its ranks, District 2’s Kim Salinetro
Pittsburgh’s newest City Council member, Democrat Kim Salinetro, who will represent the city’s West End neighborhoods, took the oath of office on Monday. Salinetro was sworn in alongside returning council members Anthony Coghill, D-Beechview, R. Daniel Lavelle, D-Hill District, and Erika Strassburger, D-Squirrel Hill, all of whom won another term.
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January 5, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Pittsburgh council welcomes fresh face to its ranks, District 2's Kim Salinetro
Former covenience story CEO, expansion leader Steve Sheetz dies
Former covenience story CEO, expansion leader Steve Sheetz dies
Former Sheetz Corp. president and CEO Steve Sheetz, who oversaw the expansion of the Altoona-based convenience store chain, died Sunday, the company said. Sheetz, 77, was head of the family-owned multi-state convenience store chain from 1984 to 1995, succeeding his brother, Bob, who had founded the business in 1952, according
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January 5, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Former covenience story CEO, expansion leader Steve Sheetz dies
What they're saying in Baltimore after Ravens' loss
What they’re saying in Baltimore after Ravens’ loss
There were plenty of key plays when the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Baltimore Ravens 26-24 in a winner-take-all Week 18 game at Acrisure Stadium. But, holy water aside, sports writers in Baltimore — and angry Ravens fans on Instagram — zeroed in Sunday and early Monday mostly on Ravens kicker
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January 5, 2026 at 3:30 PM
What they're saying in Baltimore after Ravens' loss
Feats of Strength: Aaron Rodgers' response drives and early defensive stands help Steelers clinch AFC North over Baltimore
Feats of Strength: Aaron Rodgers’ response drives and early defensive stands help Steelers clinch AFC North over Baltimore
A missed (or partially blocked) extra point from the always reliable Chris Boswell. A desperation heave on fourth down to Isaiah Likely, the tight end at the center of so much officiating controversy from the last wild affair between these teams. A missed field goal as time expired from a
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January 5, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Feats of Strength: Aaron Rodgers' response drives and early defensive stands help Steelers clinch AFC North over Baltimore
Survive and advance: Steelers edge out Ravens in nail-biter, win AFC North
Survive and advance: Steelers edge out Ravens in nail-biter, win AFC North
Coming off one of the most disappointing losses in the Mike Tomlin era, the Pittsburgh Steelers responded with one of the most satisfying victories. Facing a winner-take-all game with the AFC North title on the line, the Steelers trailed by 10 points in the first half and overcame two four-point
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January 5, 2026 at 1:50 PM
Survive and advance: Steelers edge out Ravens in nail-biter, win AFC North
The new Hail Mary? Fans credit holy water blessing for Steelers’ division-clinching win
The new Hail Mary? Fans credit holy water blessing for Steelers’ division-clinching win
A priest might have helped save the Pittsburgh Steelers’ season after blessing an Acrisure Stadium end zone with holy water before Sunday night’s winner-take-all battle against the Baltimore Ravens. At least that’s what Monday morning quarterbacks are arguing on social media. TV cameras caught the unnamed priest sprinkling holy water
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January 5, 2026 at 1:00 PM
The new Hail Mary? Fans credit holy water blessing for Steelers’ division-clinching win
Corey O'Connor set to become Pittsburgh's 62nd mayor
Corey O’Connor set to become Pittsburgh’s 62nd mayor
Corey O’Connor won’t be sworn in as Pittsburgh’s 62nd mayor until Monday afternoon, but he got a jump start over the weekend on making himself at home in City Hall. On Sunday, O’Connor — joined by his wife, Katie; and kids, Molly and Emmett — swung by the mayor’s office
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January 5, 2026 at 12:10 PM
Corey O'Connor set to become Pittsburgh's 62nd mayor
Monday’s “First Call” looks at the #Steelers’ first-round playoff opponent.
Plus: One former Steelers quarterback was outstanding Sunday, while two others ended up getting benched ... and an AFC North coach is upset about the moments after Myles Garrett got his NFL sack record.
Plus: One former Steelers quarterback was outstanding Sunday, while two others ended up getting benched ... and an AFC North coach is upset about the moments after Myles Garrett got his NFL sack record.
First Call: Texans early favorites in Pittsburgh; Mitch Trubisky shines for Bills; Kenny Pickett struggles for Vegas
Monday’s “First Call” looks at the Pittsburgh Steelers’ first-round playoff opponent. One former Steelers quarterback was outstanding Sunday, while two others ended up getting ...
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January 5, 2026 at 11:19 AM
Monday’s “First Call” looks at the #Steelers’ first-round playoff opponent.
Plus: One former Steelers quarterback was outstanding Sunday, while two others ended up getting benched ... and an AFC North coach is upset about the moments after Myles Garrett got his NFL sack record.
Plus: One former Steelers quarterback was outstanding Sunday, while two others ended up getting benched ... and an AFC North coach is upset about the moments after Myles Garrett got his NFL sack record.
It was a crazy ending to a wild and winding regular-season finale between the #Steelers and Ravens. We’ll try to recap all of the machinations in this week’s “Airing of Grievances” and “Feats of Strength.”
Feats of Strength: Aaron Rodgers’ response drives, early defensive stands clinch AFC North for Steelers over Baltimore
A missed (or partially blocked) extra point from the always reliable Chris Boswell. A desperation heave on fourth down to Isaiah Likely, the tight end at the center of so much officiating controversy ...
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January 5, 2026 at 11:18 AM
It was a crazy ending to a wild and winding regular-season finale between the #Steelers and Ravens. We’ll try to recap all of the machinations in this week’s “Airing of Grievances” and “Feats of Strength.”