A year after takeover, Nippon lauds U.S. Steel as major profit driver

Nippon Steel — the Japanese giant that acquired U.S. Steel for nearly $15 billion last June — says the Pittsburgh-based icon is now among its main sources of profit. In a report released Tuesday, the company listed its net profits in the quarter ending June 30 as $477 million —

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A year after takeover, Nippon lauds U.S. Steel as major profit driver

Nippon Steel — the Japanese giant that acquired U.S. Steel for nearly $15 billion last June — says the Pittsburgh-based icon is now among its main sources of profit. In a report released Tuesday, the company listed its net profits in the quarter ending June 30 as $477 million —

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Police: Pittsburgh teen killed after attending memorial for slain relative

A Pittsburgh honor roll student killed in June three weeks after his high school commencement had just attended a memorial for a murdered family member when he was gunned down, police said in court documents made public Wednesday. Tristan Taylor, 18, of East Hills, an Allderdice High School alumnus described

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Greensburg mayor seeks regulation of e-bikes

Greensburg Mayor Robb Bell is calling for regulations on the use of e-bikes and electric scooters in the city as municipalities around the region are dealing with an increase in ridership and safety concerns. Bell said Monday he’s increasingly getting complaints. “I was leaving the last council meeting and there

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Red alert: Oakland’s PRT bus lanes are about to change colors

The next stage of Pittsburgh Regional Transit’s University Line bus route expansion will be difficult to miss for commuters in Oakland. PRT will begin installing distinctive red bus lanes along Forbes Avenue and Fifth Avenue beginning Monday and nightly from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. until Friday morning. Instead of

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Pirates release struggling veteran designated hitter Marcell Ozuna

When the Pittsburgh Pirates brought in veteran Marcell Ozuna on a $12 million contract for 2026, they thought he could add pop to an offense that struggled across the board the prior year. The Pirates’ offense did end up improving by leaps and bounds, but Ozuna wasn’t much a part

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All charges dropped against Springdale man arrested at borough council meeting

All charges were withdrawn against a Springdale man accused of disrupting a borough council meeting and resisting arrest in April. Allegheny County District Attorney’s office officials dropped the charges against William “Danny” Rosenmund at a scheduled preliminary hearing on the matter Wednesday before District Judge Michael Girardi in Harmar. “I’m

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All charges dropped against Springdale man arrested at borough council meeting

All charges were withdrawn against a Springdale man accused of disrupting a borough council meeting and resisting arrest in April. Allegheny County District Attorney’s office officials dropped the charges against William “Danny” Rosenmund at a scheduled preliminary hearing on the matter Wednesday before District Judge Michael Girardi in Harmar. The

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How ICE and a data center turned Springdale into a civic battleground

This story was originally published by Pittsburgh’s Public Source, a nonprofit newsroom providing deep, independent journalism for the region. Visit publicsource.org. Yaquelin Vasques grew nervous when her husband, Jose Acosta, told her he was taking a construction job near Springdale. The couple had been taking precautions while Acosta, an undocumented

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Lane closures upcoming for Parkway Bathtub

An anticipated PennDOT project to address a flood-prone portion of Parkway East is on the horizon. PennDOT plans to increase the height of the existing floodwalls along Parkway East’s bathtub section — the section that runs alongside the Mon Wharf in Downtown Pittsburgh. The 2,500-foot-long portion of the interstate gets

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Lane closures upcoming for Parkway Bathtub

An anticipated PennDOT project to address a flood-prone portion of Parkway East is on the horizon. PennDOT plans to increase the height of the existing floodwalls along Parkway East’s bathtub section — the section that runs alongside the Mon Wharf in Downtown Pittsburgh. The 2,500-foot-long portion of the interstate gets

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Editorial: A 1st lesson in citizenship

Vanessa Zelczak-Waryas probably doesn’t see herself as the future of community leadership. After all, she is just 6 years old. She’s not even in first grade yet. How can you make a differe...

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Lane closures imminent for Parkway Bathtub

An anticipated PennDOT project to address a flood-prone portion of the Parkway East is on the horizon. PennDOT plans to increase the height of the existing floodwalls along the Parkway East’s ba...

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How ICE and a data center turned Springdale into a civic battleground

This story was originally published by Pittsburgh’s Public Source, a nonprofit newsroom providing deep, independent journalism for the region. Visit publicsource.org. Yaquelin Vasques grew nervo...

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TV Q&A: Why such long interruptions of regular programming for weather?

Q: Why is WTAE so over-the-top with their weather coverage? The other night, they didn’t even show “Inside Edition” or “Entertainment Tonight.” It was crazy how they put ...

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Falcons’ nest: Updates on the Steelers’ Week 1 opponent — injuries, QB status, RB Bijan Robinson’s huge contract

The Pittsburgh Steelers will open their season Sept. 13 at home against the Atlanta Falcons. That team made Tuesday a busy news day for everyone in the NFL business. According to the NFL’s socia...

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Review: Sister Hazel fills the night with good vibes at Pine Community Park

Those of us who lived through the 1990s have a whole collection of bands and artists that had their one big song floating around in our heads. I may not remember anything I learned in freshamn algebra...

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How ICE and a data center turned Springdale into a civic battleground

This story was originally published by Pittsburgh’s Public Source, a nonprofit newsroom providing deep, independent journalism for the region. Visit publicsource.org. Yaquelin Vasques grew nervous when her husband, Jose Acosta, told her he was taking a construction job near Springdale. The couple had been taking precautions while Acosta, an undocumented

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3 plead guilty, receive probation in Nicely Elementary incident

Three women were sentenced to probation Tuesday in connection with what police described as the mistreatment of three special needs elementary students in Greensburg Salem School District. The mothers of the three boys said they and their children continue to struggle with the emotional scars and distrust. “I’m glad accountability

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Ex-Greensburg cop sentenced to probation for drug crimes must repay part of pension

A Westmoreland County judge has upheld the forfeiture of a retired Greensburg police officer’s pension benefits. Judge Chris Scherer in a two-page opinion ruled that the forfeiture of Regina McAtee’s pension “was supported by substantial evidence and did not violate the constitutional rights” of the retired officer who was sentenced

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Trial begins for Lower Burrell man accused in Woodpecker’s Pub and Grub shooting

Andy Jenereaux still does not know what led to his twin brother Randy’s fatal shooting in 2021 as they ate nachos, drank a beer and watched a hockey game while sitting at the Woodpecker’s Pub and Grub bar in Upper Burrell. “I heard a loud pop, and my brother’s beer

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Rodgers vs. Fauci places 5th Amendment at center stage

Dr. Anthony Fauci made news last week when the physician repeatedly refused to incriminate himself while being grilled by a Republican-led U.S. Senate committee hearing on the origins of the covid-19 pandemic. Then, Pittsburgh Steelers starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers kept the news cycle going by calling Fauci — who led

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Rodgers vs. Fauci places 5th Amendment at center stage

Dr. Anthony Fauci made news last week when the physician repeatedly refused to incriminate himself while being grilled by a Republican-led U.S. Senate committee hearing on the origins of the covid-19 pandemic. Then, Pittsburgh Steelers starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers kept the news cycle going by calling Fauci — who led

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Trial begins for Lower Burrell man accused in Woodpecker’s Pub and Grub shooting

Andy Jenereaux still does not know what led to his twin brother Randy’s fatal shooting in 2021 as they ate nachos, drank a beer and watched a hockey game while sitting at the Woodpecker’s Pub and Grub bar in Upper Burrell. “I heard a loud pop, and my brother’s beer

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Castle Shannon police lead team effort to foil fast-food burglary suspects

Police say they solved a series of Southwestern Pennsylvania fast-food joint burglaries in short order, quickly snagging a trio of safecracking-spree suspects whose trail began at a Castle Shannon McDonald’s and ended in an Indiana jail. “These guys, they hit our McDonald’s around 2 a.m. Aug. 2,” Castle Shannon police

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Shapiro administration to fund millions in Western Pa. traffic signal upgrades

Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration is spending millions on traffic upgrades in the Pittsburgh region as it seeks to improve traffic safety and reduce congestion. Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Butler County, Washington County and Westmoreland County will receive a chunk of the more than $38 million the administration awarded statewide through the

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Shapiro administration to fund millions in Western Pa. traffic signal upgrades

Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration is spending millions on traffic upgrades in the Pittsburgh region as it seeks to improve traffic safety and reduce congestion. Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Butler County, Washington County and Westmoreland County will receive a chunk of the more than $38 million the administration awarded statewide through the

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