The Judicial Conduct Board dismissed a complaint against Pittsburgh magistrate Xander Orenstein, who faced criticism after releasing a man charged with a fatal stabbing. State Rep. Valerie Gaydos urged the investigation but the Board found no judicial misconduct. Orenstein remains off arraignment duties.
Author Jamie Wiggan reflects on ordering a French dip at Carmody’s Grille, highlighting its quality and nostalgic connections to a local media tradition regarding cheese sandwiches while exploring dining experiences in a relaxed setting.
The Friends of Pittsburgh Professional Soccer aims to rezone land for additional soccer fields at the AHN Montour Sports Complex. A public hearing will take place at 5:30 p.m. Monday before the Robinson Township Board of Commissioners. Residents have raised concerns about potential traffic issues.
A single-lane restriction scheduled to take effect Monday, March 3, will affect the westbound I-376 off-ramp to southbound I-79 in Robinson Township for debris removal, lasting weekdays from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. This $14.97 million highway restoration project includes various improvements and is expected to finish by late spring 2025.
PennDOT will close the McKees Rocks Bridge next week for overhead sign installation, with detour routes provided.
For the first time since 1979, the Pour House in Carnegie will not celebrate St. Patrick’s Day due to a fire that destroyed the building. Reconstruction plans are underway for next year.
New York State Police are looking into a potential connection between the killing of a hiker near Albany last April and the killing of a Kennedy Township man on the Montour Trail last October.