The Latest Breaking News from Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH — After being catapulted into the viral metaverse of TikTok, what began as a "slapdash initial document" transformed into a multipronged database encouraging citizen science in East Palestine, Ohio.

Three days after Valentine's Day, a Pittsburgh couple added a potential new member to the family.

PITTSBURGH — Andrew Alvarez's immigrant parents had high standards. From an early age, he knew they hoped a career in medicine or engineering would follow his 2004 graduation from Quaker Valley High School.

PITTSBURGH — I remember the amazing tributes when long-time offensive line coach Joe Moore at Upper St. Clair High School and Pitt, among other places, died in 2003. This was one of his former linemen at Pitt, the late Jim Sweeney: "There are levels of goodness and levels of greatness.…

PITTSBURGH — Savvy fans put on a lucky jersey and a happy face, but they knew what they were likely in for when they walked down Centre Ave. late Saturday afternoon.

PITTSBURGH — "They say people have changed. Well, people have not changed. It's what you accept from people that's changed."

Following the derailment of about 50 train cars in East Palestine, Ohio, more than a week ago and the subsequent controlled release of vinyl chloride into the air to prevent an explosion, residents as far away as Pittsburgh are wondering about potential health impacts.

Up next in the Unpacking Future Packers draft preview series is Pittsburgh edge Habakkuk Baldonado.

PITTSBURGH — Football people have mostly defended the ridiculous holding call that ruined the Super Bowl. So thank goodness for Ben Roethlisberger, who spoke for millions with his take on the play.