Nicole Ford

PITTSBURGH — The stillness of early morning doesn’t stop Don Waite, known as the “Green Bean Man,” from preparing his signature dish for the Light of Life Rescue Mission’s holiday meal service. For 28 years, Waite has volunteered to cook green beans and other traditional dishes for those in need.

ROSS TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Before the sun was up, crowds were filling Ross Park Mall.

RESERVE TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Travelers heading home from the busy Thanksgiving weekend were met with surprisingly smooth airport conditions at Pittsburgh International Airport Monday afternoon.

BUTLER COUNTY, Pa. — At Randy and Bob’s Auto Body Shop, the work is always in full swing, with vehicles frequently lining the lot for repairs. Owner Nate Miller says accidents don’t follow a schedule.

ALLEGHENY COUNTY, Pa. — Most often, you’ll find Art Schiebel with a tool in his hand. At 73, age is just a number as he continues to work as an electrician.

HARRISBURG, Pa. — One of the most heinous crimes in the eyes of district attorneys could soon carry a stiffer penalty, as a Fayette County lawmaker proposes the death penalty for child rapists.

Jeanne McMullen would do anything for her 29-year-old daughter, Caitlyn, who has survived despite her disabilities. But now a program that's been a lifeline for the family is in limbo.

HARRISBURG, Pa. — A Pennsylvania state representative from Philadelphia, Jared Solomon, is pushing for the creation of county-based gun violence task forces in response to the alarming rise in gun-related deaths. Last year, 450 people died from gun violence in the state, prompting calls for coordinated action.

PITTSBURGH — Community leaders in the Mon Valley are expressing concern over the future of local steel manufacturing and the broader economy after President Joe Biden blocked a deal between U.S. Steel and Japan’s Nippon Steel, citing national security concerns.

PITTSBURGH — The fate of U.S. Steel plants continues to be the talk of the town in the Mon Valley.