Second victim in Clairton coke plant blast identified
The Allegheny County Medical Examiner has released the name of the second man killed in Monday's explosion at the Clairton Coke Works.
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Second worker found dead after explosion at U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works
Ten plant workers required hospital treatment for injuries— five were listed in critical but stable condition, and five others were treated and released.
Deluzio continues push for rail safety as federal safety agency calls for deregulation
While Representative Chris Deluzio pushes for railway safety, the Trump administration wants roll back regulations of hazardous materials, including the transport of liquefied natural gas by rail.
Clean air advocates want to see pollution permit fees increased in Allegheny County
Southwestern Pennsylvania Grassroots Town Halls and the Breathe Project convened a meeting to call on the Allegheny County Council to increase fees for processing Title V operating permits.
Lawmaker says bill to repeal Sunday hunting ban in Pa. rooted in environmentalism
Democrat Mandy Steele proposed the bill because she says hunting protects farmers’ crops and important forest ecology.
Pitt falcon fledglings leave the nest
The falcon fledglings living on top of the university's Cathedral of Learning left the nest earlier this month, but are likely to linger in Pittsburgh's Oakland neighborhood.
Pa. clean energy businesses call on McCormick, Fetterman to preserve tax credits
They say the federal spending plan before the U.S. Senate would devastate the clean energy industry in Pennsylvania, while raising energy costs.
Pittsburgh’s parks improve access, creep higher in national ranking
The report shows that 94% of residents live within a 10-minute walk of a park with public access.
Pittsburgh youth respond to Supreme Court denying youth climate lawsuit appeal
"It's not like I planned to become a climate activist...but I just knew something was wrong, and staying silent felt worse than speaking up."
Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro touts agreement to prevent spike in electricity bills
Governor Josh Shapiro said Pennsylvanians will be spared a steep rate increase proposed last year by the operator of the state's electric grid.
