Pittsburgh Today: Fish Fry Season, Water Worries, and Traffic Troubles

Fish fry season returns across the Pittsburgh region

Lent begins today, and that means fish fry season is officially back across Pittsburgh and the surrounding communities. Churches, fire halls, social clubs and restaurants are opening their doors for weekly fried and baked fish dinners, often with sides like pierogies, mac and cheese and coleslaw.

Several guides are helping residents plan their meals, including updated listings of more than 200 fish fries throughout western Pennsylvania. Interactive maps and neighborhood roundups highlight options from the city neighborhoods to the suburbs, making it easier to find a nearby takeout window, dine-in hall or even a drive-thru line.

Local coverage notes that fish fries are as much about community as they are about cod, with volunteers staffing kitchens and dining rooms to raise money for parishes, fire departments and nonprofits. Many events start this evening and will run every Friday through the Lenten season.

Boil water advisory continues for part of Shaler Township

In the northern suburbs, some Shaler Township residents remain under a boil water advisory after a weekend water main break. Police and local authorities say the break cannot be repaired quickly, prompting a precautionary notice for homes along several streets served by the Hampton Shaler Water Authority.

Residents in the affected area are being urged to boil tap water before drinking, cooking or brushing teeth, or to use bottled water. Officials warn that the advisory could remain in place until testing confirms the system is safe and repairs are completed, and they are directing questions to the water authority’s customer service line.

The incident is a reminder that winter main breaks can disrupt service and create icy road hazards. Pittsburgh’s water utility has recently emphasized how emergency main repairs work and what customers should expect when pressure drops or discoloration appears after service is restored.

Rollover crash on I-79 near Carnegie backs up traffic

Drivers heading through the South Hills faced big delays this week after a rollover crash on Interstate 79 near Carnegie. The crash, reported Monday afternoon, temporarily shut down lanes and caused backups as emergency crews responded and cleared the scene.

Early video from the scene showed at least one vehicle on its side and significant congestion in both directions. Authorities have not released detailed information on injuries, but they urged drivers to slow down and give first responders room to work, especially during changing winter road conditions.

The crash follows other recent incidents on major corridors around the city, underscoring the importance of cautious driving on busy interchanges like the I-79 and Parkway West junction.