Coronavirus researcher on verge of 'significant findings' killed in murder-suicide: reports
The biology department at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is in mourning after the shooting death of a scientist who it says was studying the biological makeup of the coronavirus and was on the “verge of making very significant findings toward understanding” the disease.
Over 40 employees lived at their plant for 28 straight days to produce COVID-19 protective gear
Selfless plant workers went home after nearly a month on the job: making personal protection equipment for healthcare workers.
Pa. fugitive, homicide suspect arrested on newly-reopened Florida beach
A warrant was issued for Mario Matthew Gatti's arrest after the fatal shooting of 33-year-old Michael Coover, Jr. in January.
97-year-old WWII vet serenades wife under self isolation with harmonica tune through glass door
Residents of a nursing home in Pennsylvania separated by social distancing amid the COVID-19 pandemic found a way to connect with each other.
Pa. grocery store tossed $35K worth of food after woman purposely coughed on fresh produce, owner says
Joe Fasula, the store’s co-owner, explained he received a call that told him of the horrific incident amid an already tense time nationally amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pennsylvania COVID-19 cases rise to 479; Philly reports 96 cases
The are currently at least 479 cases of COVID-19 in Pennsylvania, with 96 cases reported in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia tattoo studio offers free services to cover self-harm scars
Under "Project Tsukurou," Fishtown's Crown and Feather Tattoo Co. offers free services for self-harm victims who want to turn their scars into art.
Firefighters rescue husky from roof in Pennsylvania
Firefighters were shocked to find a Siberian husky stuck on a roof in York, Pennsylvania.
Berks County Girl Scout still selling cookies after nearly 90 years
Berks County Girl Scout Veronica "Ronnie" Backenstoe is still selling cookies after nearly nine decades.
PETA calls for Punxsutawney Phil to retire, be replaced with AI robot for Groundhog Day
PETA suggested that the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club use an animatronic version with artificial intelligence could predict the weather.
College basketball player drops 81 points in a game to honor Kobe Bryant
Yazid Powell, a freshman guard or the Community College of Beaver County, scored 81 points Monday night.
14-year-old boy beaten, robbed in broad daylight in Feltonville
Police are searching for a group of suspects who they say beat and robbed a 14-year-old boy in broad daylight in North Philadelphia.
Police search for man accused of raping 13-year-old girl in Chester County
State Police are searching for a man accused of raping a 13-year-old girl.
Officials: 2 'terrified' cats found inside plastic bags along Pa. road
A local animal shelter says two “terrified” cats were found inside separate plastic bags that were tied shut along a Pennsylvania road.
Police: Man threatened officers before deadly Frankford standoff
Philadelphia police say a barricaded man inside a home is dead after a standoff in Frankford.
Sinkhole swallows SUV in Pennsylvania
“I saw it happen, so when the FedEx truck drove by and the Suburban drove past it, that’s when I heard a loud crashing noise and it just fell in the hole.”
Police investigate after bed bugs released in Pennsylvania Walmart
A manager at store found a closed pill bottle with live bugs inside, which was found in a boy's jacket for sale.
Officials ID 5 killed in massive Pa. Turnpike crash; 60 others injured
At least five people are dead and 60 others are injured after a massive crash on the Pennsylvania Turnpike outside of Pittsburgh.
Aldi customer settles lawsuit with chain over exploding turkey burger that allegedly left her burned, scarred
When she cooked the patties following the package’s “fry” instructions, Besley said the burger exploded and caused burns and permanent scarring to both of her hands and forearms.
Sinkhole swallows SUV in Pennsylvania
Home surveillance video captured the moment a large SUV is swallowed up by a sinkhole in Pennsylvania.