A 26-year-old former Baltimore resident will spend at least the next 16 years – and possibly the next four decades – in prison after being sentenced Tuesday for the murder of a Kennedy Township man who was attacked on the Montour Trail in Moon Township In October 2024.
A preliminary hearing for a Pittsburgh man charged with shooting a Robinson Township motel clerk to death earlier this month has been moved to Nov. 14 . The preliminary hearing for Stanley Eugene West, charged with homicide in the fatal shooting of Rakesh Bhagavan, originally was scheduled for Oct. 24.
Two new affordable housing projects in West Hills, funded by federal tax credits, will provide 83 total units for general and senior occupancy. Additionally, significant funding will help replace lead service lines, improving drinking water for local residents.
The Allegheny County Department of Sustainability is hosting public meetings this October for feedback on its Climate Action Plan. The plan aims to reduce emissions, create jobs, and enhance community health and resilience.
A 19-year-old Stowe Township man was arrested for illegal firearm modifications after police found tools and a loaded .22 pistol with an erased serial number at his home. He faces felony and misdemeanor charges and is out on bail.
The Crafton Borough Council delayed making a decision on its revised zoning ordinance last week and will consider its next move at the Oct. 9 council meeting. Council members asked for more time to review the 130-page document.
Efforts to update Crafton Borough's zoning ordinance face resident discontent over potential issues, like small residential units and inadequate public input. While borough officials assert flexibility promotes housing accessibility, some community members demand impact analyses and more inclusive development practices.