For the last decade, North Siders who use Allegheny Commons Park have lamented the condition of their bridge to nowhere -- a fenced-off pedestrian span over Norfolk Southern railroad tracks that has been dropping chunks of concrete and nurturing weeds. (Today)

Holy pumpkins, it's almost time to turn the rain barrel cylinder from "collect" to "bypass." Such a simple act, yet so difficult -- another acquiescence to the cold. (Today)

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has extended the operating license for two nuclear reactors in Beaver County by 20 years each. (Today)

A man was fatally shot yesterday by a someone who walked into a crowded Wilkinsburg barbershop. (Today)

A driver and four passengers were injured when their vehicle crashed into the former Coca-Cola plant building early yesterday in Washington County. (Today)