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A triumphant return
Pittsburgh native Billy …
Pittsburgh native Billy Porter, a Broadway superstar, brought his award-winning performance home in “Kinky Boots.”
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Finding a niche
Darrius Heyward-Bey, once …
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Powerhouse passes
Philanthropist Elsie Hillman, …
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Guiding the way
Tagalong Tour, a …
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Nothing to see here
Cubs pitcher Jake …
Breaking News
Swissvale man charged with July murder in Wilkinsburg
By Michael HaschA man from Swissvale was charged Tuesday by Allegheny County Police with shooting and killing a man last …
Top Sports
Starkey: Steelers still knockin’ on Canton’s door
By Joe StarkeyOnce “The Bus” makes his final stop, at the Pro Football Hall of Fame on …
- Steelers notebook: Spaeth on baby watch 11:04 a.m.
Editor's Picks
Washington County judge says heroin addicts fare better in treatment than prison
By Chris BuckleyThis is part three of a six-part series on the effects of heroin on the …
- Nearly 230,000 rabies vaccine baits to be dropped for raccoons, Allegheny County Health Department says 11:51 a.m.
- Pittsburgh officials unveil changes to police response to violent crime 10:59 a.m.
- Philanthropist and one-time GOP powerhouse Elsie Hillman dies at 89
- Rapper killed in McKees Rocks shooting; he survived gunshot 10 days ago 10:59 a.m.
Allegheny
Thrival concert event moves from Bakery Square to LTV site in Hazelwood
By Tom Fontaine 10:59 a.m.About two dozen musical acts could help drum up interest in a sprawling Hazelwood site where $1 billion in development is planned, officials said. “We think we can get some eyeballs on the site and help with revitalization of that …
- Suspect located in alleged indecent assault in Herminie 10:52 a.m.
- Proposal could clear way for finalizing sale of West Newton’s Plumer House
- Westmoreland County Land Bank targets first Latrobe building for demolition
- Proposed trucking repair facility at air park gets Unity planners’ OK
- New Kensington man on trial on charges of molesting girl during 7-year period
Westmoreland
Murrysville oncologist says he had necessary permits to hunt, kill lion
By Kari AndrenA Murrysville doctor accused of killing a lion in an illegal hunt in Zimbabwe said Tuesday he did nothing wrong and was working at his medical practice during the time …
- Esmark CEO Bouchard: Steel industry ‘weathered through the storm’
- PennEnvironment threatens to sue steel giant under Clean Air Act
- Delphi buys CMU spinoff that makes self-driving car software
- Operating loss mounts at Highmark’s core hospital system
- Groups appeal Shell air permit for Beaver County project
Business
Private schools fill void in driver education in Western Pennsylvania
By Tory N. ParrishJaida Syrek is itching to get behind the wheel but isn’t ready to do it alone. The 10th-grader’s school, Ambridge Area Senior High School, discontinued the behind-the-wheel portion of driver’s …
- Thrival concert event moves from Bakery Square to LTV site in Hazelwood 10:59 a.m.
- Western Pa. library events will spotlight book about Flight 93
- So Many Questions: Actor Blake Cooper Griffin sees upcoming film as catalyst for social change
- Carnegie Museum of Natural History’s banding program a labor of love for avian expert
- Community comes together for Guyasuta Days in Sharpsburg
- East Liberty native steps off Broadway to bring ‘Kinky Boots’ home
Arts & Entertainment
Review: ‘Shaun the Sheep’ tells compelling story with silence
By Katie WalshYou wouldn’t expect the latest kid-friendly release to offer up an opportunity to discuss cinematic traditions, but “Shaun the Sheep Movie” from “Wallace and Gromit” and “Chicken Run” filmmakers Aardman …
- Thrill of hunt feeds obsession for plant bargains at end of summer
- Summer Fancy Food Show celebrates craft, care and joy
- KitchenWise: Classic Korean pancakes go beyond street food
- Dinner in Minutes: Pair Roast Pork with Chunky Strawberry Salsa with linguine
- Like magic, again-popular unicorns are flying into Western Pa. toy stores
- Round up a bit of fun, shimmer with an ankle bracelet
Lifestyles
Tagalong app: Let your smartphone be your tour guide to Pittsburgh
By Katelyn FerralA new tourism technology startup aims to be a catalyst for community connection. Tagalong Tour has developed an eponymous app that offers free, self-led tours throughout Pittsburgh. It’s built to …
- When opportunity knocks, answer the door
- Our Army is breaking
- Debates vs. debates
- ‘Preventive care’ canard
- How to kill the summer job: Just keep raising the minimum wage
Featured Commentary
The plot to destroy Nixon
By Pat BuchananIn his new biography “Being Nixon: A Man Divided,” Evan Thomas concedes: Richard Nixon “was not paranoid; the press and the ‘Georgetown set’ really were out to get him.” Carl Bernstein’s review found Thomas’ book deficient in its failure to …













