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Man convicted of stabbing 70-year-old man in Pittsburgh receives sentence

A man convicted of stabbing a 70-year-old man in Pittsburgh has received his sentence. A judge sentenced Jasper J. Hillard, 25, of Oaklyn, NJ, to five to 15 years in prison. Judge Edward J. Borkowski found Hilliard guilty of attempted homicide, aggravated assault, burglary, possessing an instrument of crime and resisting arrest in June. PREVIOUS COVERAGE >>> Man found guilty of stabbing 70-year-old man in Pittsburgh Hilliard was charged in June 2023 after police found a 70-year-old man suffering from a stab wound to his neck in Shadyside. PREVIOUS COVERAGE >>> ‘How could they do it to somebody like him?’: 70-year-old stabbed in Shadyside Investigators said he then broke into a nearby home, covered in blood. He changed into a clean shirt in front of two witnesses who were still inside the house. Police arrested him in the driveway. Another witness provided police with video of the stabbing, which appeared to catch Hilliard in the act. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter . | Watch WPXI NOW

Pittsburgh, PA · 5h

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Woman arrested after sending package of marijuana with child to school, police say

A Verona woman is facing charges after police said her child came to school with marijuana, allegedly placed in their backpack by their mother.

Verona, PA · 9h

WPXI Pittsburgh

Waterline work in Pittsburgh to cause potential traffic restrictions

Waterline work on Penn Avenue/Fifth Avenue and North Dallas Avenue in Pittsburgh will cause potential traffic restrictions starting Thursday, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.

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Pittsburgh Man Faces 16 Charges in Alleged Rape of 13-Year-Old Near Greenfield Tunnel

A Pittsburgh man is facing 16 criminal charges after police say he followed a 13-year-old girl off a bus near the Greenfield Tunnel and raped her, according to court documents described by investigators. The alleged attack happened in mid-October, though the year was not specified in the police account. As of the most recent report, the accused man had not been taken into custody.

Pittsburgh, PA · 17h

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McKees Rocks man sentenced in federal court following drug, gun crime conviction

A McKees Rocks man has been sentenced in federal court to 151 months in prison on drug distribution and firearm charges, federal authorities announced.

Mckees Rocks, PA · 12h

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Pennsylvania bank employee accused of stealing $86K

ALLEGHENY COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — An employee for a Pennsylvania bank allegedly used her supervisor position to steal more than $86,000, according to prosecutors. The Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office announced felony charges were filed against 48-year-old Jacqueline Clinton, who was a Bank Reconcilements Operations Supervisor at PNC Bank. According to the DA’s office, Clinton, […]

Allegheny County, PA · 11h

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After the closure of a homeless center on Pittsburgh’s North Side, resource providers wonder what’s next

For years, an unassuming, unmarked wood-framed storefront on East Ohio Street was known on Pittsburgh’s North Side as a place where people in need could find help. The Reaching Out On The Streets (ROOTS) Program drop-in center, operated by the City of Pittsburgh, offered connections for unhoused individuals and other people seeking assistance. It provided help with paperwork, links to housing, healthcare, pet care, county assistance and other support during weekday hours.

Pittsburgh, PA · 21h

Pittsburgh Panrs

Peyton Kubik Signs With Pitt Volleyball

PITTSBURGH – Pitt Volleyball Head Coach Dan Fisher has announced the signing of Peyton Kubik (Overland Park, Kansas / Blue Valley West High School). She will join the Panthers for the 2027 season. "Peyton is one of the top prospects in the country," Fisher said. "We are excited to...

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Father facing charges after 19-month-old sustains severe burns during bath time

He told police that he placed his daughter in the tub, then walked out of the room to get soap. When he came back, she “apparently manipulated the hot water nob” and was crying/screaming.

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Pittsburgh-area elected officials, police, and businesses call for immigration reform

As many western Pennsylvania police agencies have agreements with ICE, now, many are calling for changes in the immigration system.

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Former McKeesport officer testifies about day Sean Sluganski was killed

Former McKeesport police Officer Chuck Thomas took the witness stand Thursday, describing the moments he was shot and the realization that his fellow officer, Sean Sluganski, had been killed.

Mckeesport, PA · 7h

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Women's Basketball Announces Four Signees for 2027 Recruiting Class

PITTSBURGH – Pitt women's basketball head coach Robin Harmony announced the signing of four student-athletes on National Signing Day, welcoming Ella Gunderson, Ifunanya Abarikwu, Lezlei Setzer and Brooklyn Eubanks to the Panthers' program. The quartet represents Harmony's first incoming recruiting class at Pitt. The four signees come to Pittsburgh...

Pittsburgh, PA · 15h

USA TODAY

Duolingo relocates to new Pittsburgh headquarters. Take a look inside

Duolingo , a worldwide language learning technology company founded at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh , has relocated its headquarters just a short distance from its old offices. The company relocated to the new headquarters on Nov. 9, a Duolingo spokesperson said in an email to USA TODAY. While the new location is larger, it keeps Duolingo not only in Pittsburgh, but also in its home neighborhood of East Liberty. "Pittsburgh is where Duolingo started, and this headquarters is our commitment to growing here for the long haul," said Sean Devlin, vice president of workplace and real estate at Duolingo. "Our new office brings our team together under one roof in a space that feels unmistakably Duolingo." Here's what to know about the company's relocation. Where is Duolingo's new office located? Duolingo's new headquarters are located at 141 South St. Clair Street in Pittsburgh's East Liberty neighborhood, about a five-minute walk from the company's old headquarters at 5906 Penn Avenue. It's been in the neighborhood for a decade. The new headquarters bring the company's local employees together into one 142,730-square-foot space designed by Rapt Studio in partnership with general contractor PJ Dick and project manager Studio SMC. The space includes

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7 Affordable Places Realtors Say Will Become Climate Havens as Temperatures Rise

This piece reviews seven affordable, senior-friendly cities with strong infrastructure and mitigation plans to help residents weather the effects of climate change.

Pittsburgh, PA · 17h

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Pitt medical student killed in I-80 hit-and-run

A first-year University of Pittsburgh medical student was killed in a hit-and-run crash Friday.

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Non-credible threat against West Mifflin Area High School leads to heightened security Friday

The West Mifflin Area School District notified families Thursday about a possible threat.

West Mifflin, PA · 9h

CBS Pittsburgh

More than 10,000 red light camera warnings issued in first 60 days of Pittsburgh enforcement

Countless injuries, some deaths and avoidable accidents over the years put Pittsburgh on a path to try and make the city's streets safer.

Pittsburgh, PA · 20h

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

Trib 10: Only 1 school drops out of power rankings in 1st week of playoffs

Following a wild and crazy final week of the regular season, the winds of change in Week 11 were very calm. Part of that was because seven of the 20 power-ranked teams from last week earned a bye last week. The others were all taking care of business on the...

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Graham Boulevard Home in Wilkinsburg Catches Fire Twice in a Day

A Graham Boulevard home in Wilkinsburg had a fire Wednesday morning and another fire response early Thursday, Nov. 12. No injuries were reported in either incident. WTAE reported that firefighters were called back to the Allegheny County address around 2 a.m., less than a day after the first fire. How...

Wilkinsburg, PA · 10h

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