Allegheny County News

Pennsylvania American Water has issued a mandatory conservation order for its customers in Washington and Allegheny counties.

The father of a 2-month-old boy who died of head injuries was arrested Tuesday after the death was ruled a homicide by the Allegheny County Medical Examiner's Office.

An attorney representing the Stanton Heights man who is accused of killing three Pittsburgh police officers is trying to get a statement he made from his hospital bed the morning after the shootings thrown out of court.

Citing a busy work schedule, commitments to teaching and looming publishing deadlines, famed forensic examiner Cyril Wecht announced Friday that he won't run for governor.

Tens of thousands of people were still without power across Pennsylvania on Monday as yet another winter storm bore down on the snow-weary region.

Leftover snow from the weekend's massive winter storm was still causing problems across Pennsylvania, closing schools and slowing commutes on a wide swath from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia.

The Port Authority of Allegheny County traditionally has been long on its claims but short on the facts to back them up.

Power outages caused by a winter storm that dropped nearly two feet of snow on some Pittsburgh neighborhoods has knocked out power supplies to several water companies, prompting them to ask customers to conserve resources.

By Matthew Santoni , PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW Sunday, February 7, 2010 Last updated: 12:19 pm The Allegheny County Medical Examiner's office is investigating whether three deaths are connected to this weekend's snowstorm.

Old Man Winter rewrote the record books in Philadelphia for the second time in six weeks, dumping more than 26.7 inches to become the second-largest snowfall in city history.

When it comes to the cash that fuels gubernatorial campaigns, Democrat Dan Onorato and Republican Tom Corbett are cruising into the height of primary season with full tanks.

Luzerne County commissioners Chairwoman Maryanne Petrilla on Friday endorsed Dan Onorato in his bid to win the Democratic nomination for governor of Pennsylvania.

This article has been read 314 times. Allegheny County has declared a state of emergency as snow blankets the area, bringing down power lines and shutting roadways.

An Allegheny County jury on Thursday acquitted a Pittsburgh police officer of accusations he fondled a woman while answering a burglary call at her Sheraden home.

Allegheny County and the city of Pittsburgh have announced a Valentine's Day concert featuring local artists dedicated to raising funds for American Red Cross relief efforts in Haiti.

The White House hasn't said if President Barack Obama will accept an invite to the Community College of Allegheny County's spring commencement, but if he shows there will be an honorary degree waiting with his name on it.

Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen A. Zappala Jr. today said he doesn't believe that the plan put forward by county officials to redevelop the site of the Braddock hospital is sufficient.

Chris Doherty An e-mail that Scranton Mayor Chris Doherty's wife sent Wednesday afternoon urges her friends to support pairing him with Allegheny County Executive Dan Onorato as the Democratic ticket for governor and lieutenant governor.

A San Francisco man claims he was high on a double dose of medical marijuana cookies when he screamed, dropped his pants and attacked crew members on a cross-country flight, forcing its diversion to Pittsburgh, the FBI said Wednesday.

Officials at the Community College of Allegheny County realize it's a long shot.