Pittsburgh, PA news on Tuesday, October 20, 2026

In Pittsburgh, PA on Tuesday, October 20, 2026: Schools rank among PA's best; vape shops close. Also: Three Pittsburgh elementary schools ranked among Pennsylvania's best by US News; Pennsylvania vape shops closing as Act 57 regulations take effect. Weather: Today in Pittsburgh: mostly clear, 42–66°F, light winds, no rain.

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Headlines

Three Pittsburgh elementary schools ranked among Pennsylvania's best by US News.Yahoo · Oct 20, 12:01 AM

News & local government

Major Western Pennsylvania cocaine ring broken up by authorities.Patch · Oct 19, 1:19 PM
Ex-Pittsburgh-area police officer facing multiple criminal charges.Patch · Oct 19, 11:50 AM

Safety & emergencies

Firefighters responded to a house fire in Baldwin, Allegheny County.WTAE · Oct 19, 4:05 PM
One bicyclist killed, another injured after trapped under rock on Great Allegheny Passage.CBS News · Oct 19, 10:37 AM

Business & new openings

Pennsylvania vape shops closing as Act 57 regulations take effect.WTAE · Oct 19, 9:12 AM
Peoples Gas launches search for new office location in Pittsburgh.Beaver County Radio · Oct 19, 1:22 PM

Culture & arts

George A. Romero's 'A Night at the Symphony' premieres at Byham Theater March 26, 2027.The Courier-Journal · Oct 19, 11:25 AM

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