Western PA Local News
Pittsburgh
Downtown Pittsburgh assault near Kaufmann’s clock leads to 3 arrests
Pitt, CMU offer inside glimpse of Pittsburgh’s cutting-edge biotech hubs
2026 Pittsburgh/Allegheny County homicide victims
Construction to begin on Oakland’s Panther Hollow Bridge
Pitt Athletics to host block party complementing NFL Draft
‘Unconscionable’: At Ash Wednesday vigil in Pittsburgh, Christians decry ICE tactics, pray for immigrants
Pitt’s spring graduation to be held at Acrisure Stadium
Mt. Washington’s PJ McArdle Roadway reopens after rockfall
Driver waives hearing, faces trial in fiery wrong-way crash on Parkway West
Pittsburgh City Council approves new solicitor, planning director
Allegheny
Here’s where to satisfy your Lenten fish cravings in Western Pennsylvania
State audit to investigate Woodland Hills School District’s finances
2026 Pittsburgh/Allegheny County homicide victims
Glen Osborne welcomes a new council member
Innamorato launches Main Streets Allegheny to support county’s business districts
Mayor’s ‘State of Monroeville’ lays out goals for town’s 75th anniversary year
Avid cyclist, litter fighter from Ross honored by Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful as a volunteer of the year
Wilkinsburg man to face trial on charges he held people at gunpoint in Duquesne home
Woodland Hills board president resigns after felony charges
North Allegheny School District approves 3 dozen retirements
Westmoreland
Here’s where to satisfy your Lenten fish cravings in Western Pennsylvania
Registration open for free senior lunch at Norwin
Fire equipment, road salt top list of purchases planned with $1M Hempfield surplus
Westmoreland water authority says harsh winter weather stressed system
Repeated drug deals nets Trafford man prison sentence
Hundreds attend Ash Wednesday services in Greensburg
Water main break closes part of Old William Penn Highway in Murrysville
Westmoreland happenings: Cooking classes, bingo fundraisers, more
Norwin youth sports leagues face jump in school facility use fees
Hempfield Area considers replacing 4 high school grass fields with turf
Valley News Dispatch
Here’s where to satisfy your Lenten fish cravings in Western Pennsylvania
Father of Sean Dicer charged with trying to assault TV news crew
Lower Burrell to donate additional 1.6 acres for Stewart School redevelopment
Pittsburgh Mills owner acquires Macy’s store marked for closure
PennWest lags behind IUP, Slippery Rock in enrollment gains
Oakmont family recounts husband’s ICE detainment
The Stroller, Feb. 19, 2026: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
‘To dust you shall return’: Christians begin Lent with Imposition of Ashes
‘Something Rotten!’ going on at Fox Chapel Area High School
Springdale residents divided, frustrated after recent ICE detainment
Regional
For peat’s sake: Persian Gulf sheikh explores deal with Ambridge maker of artificial peat moss
Morning Roundup: Coroner called to crash; Woodland Hills School District faces audit; Pittsburgh deer management season ends
PennWest lags behind IUP, Slippery Rock in enrollment gains
Dual enrollment surging at PennWest; top high school is in York County
Pitt’s spring graduation to be held at Acrisure Stadium
Recent bitter weather has wreaked havoc on humans. What about nature?
Morning Roundup: Fugitive nabbed in Verona; Fayette County borough council president accused of stalking police chief
Reschenthaler weds Fox News’ Brooke Singman
6-year-old Girl Scout from Pittsburgh breaks Western Pa. cookie sales record
Local wineries using Pennsylvania grapes are turning out some easy-to-love libations
Bethel Park Journal
Making the grade: School districts vary when configuring grade levels in buildings
Bethel Park musician shows songwriting skills on debut release
In brief: Senior softball registration open, indoor farmers market and more in Bethel Park
Bethel Park student achievements for the week of Jan. 27, 2026
Bethel Park real estate transactions for the week of Jan. 25, 2026
Bethel Park notebook: Wrestler captures county championship
Bethel Park’s Xavier Jackson relishes chance to cap high school career at all-star game
Bethel Park’s Charlie Simmons honored for work on, off the field
Youngsters learn while helping others at MLK Day event in Bethel Park
Bethel Park School Board reorganizes
Bridgeville Signal Item
New member appointed to Carlynton School Board
Boot Barn opens in Collier
Improvements eyed along Route 50 at Bridgeville, Collier border
Carnegie trail extension receives $850k boost
1st Valentine’s Day Dad-Daughter social a hit in Collier
Bridgeville’s Sarah Street, Missouri Avenue eyed for paving
Bridgeville-based nonprofit expands to support mental health and housing
Chartiers Valley Dance Troupe places 2nd at national competition
Carlynton takes out $24.46M bond for Carnegie renovation, high school projects
Scott Township man detained by ICE in Plum being held in West Virginia jail
Fox Chapel Herald
Fox Chapel does little things right in Class 6A 1st-round win over NorwinVideo
In brief: Happenings from throughout the Fox Chapel area
‘Something Rotten!’ going on at Fox Chapel Area High School
Ready, set, fresh as Harvest on Main Community Market announces opening date in Sharpsburg
Rivertown Changemakers program helps people shape life in Sharpsburg, Etna and Millvale
Father-son financial advisers share love of golf, family and service in Fox Chapel area
Trib HSSN basketball team of the week for Feb. 15, 2026Video
Fox Chapel real estate transactions for the week of Feb. 15
A-K Valley athletes of the week: Fox Chapel’s Bella Geller, Deer Lakes’ Evan Moore
Shady Side Academy shakes off early season woes to earn playoff bid
Monroeville Times Express
Monroeville to file appeal after convention center is denied tax-exempt status
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Feb. 15, 2026
Gateway School Board hears presentations on student activities, proposed scoreboard
‘There’s glory in your story’: Monroeville man reflects on life during Black History Month presentation at library
Forbes Road Career & Technology Center to continue remote learning due to water main break
Monroeville area: Convention center events, kindergarten signups, baby shower and more
Gateway wrestlers prepare for postseason tournaments
After securing section title, Gateway boys turn focus to WPIAL playoffs
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Feb. 8, 2026
WPIAL investigating brawl between Penn Hills, Gateway girls basketball teams
Murrysville Star
Shaler boys take over 4th quarter, pull away vs. Franklin Regional in WPIAL 5A 1st roundVideo
Delmont sewage project costs rise to $5.5MVideo
Ohio woman pleads guilty to theft, forgery scheme at Murrysville, Irwin banks
Murrysville area: Fish fry fundraiser, Franklin Regional musical, school board meeting changes and more
Brian Johnson primed to be next Franklin Regional football coach
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Feb. 15, 2026
Patient Franklin Regional pass rusher finds college fit at West Liberty
Penn-Trafford girls finally shake loose vs. Franklin Regional in WPIAL 5A 1st round
Delmont police chief will retire in April
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Feb. 8, 2026
North Journal
West View names Matthew Holland chief of police
West View mayor says borough leaders not interested in cooperating with ICE
Young North Hills girls basketball team punches ticket for return trip to postseason
Battle-tested North Hills boys basketball hoping experience leads to playoff success
North Hills Middle School student helps raise awareness of radon dangers
Dan Kinross, longtime Ross commissioner, remembered for a life of serviceVideo
Early-morning fire at Ross Park Mall started in construction site
West View answering questions, taking comments on new municipal complex
Ross commissioners appoint new township manager
Western Pa. wine, cheesemakers take top honors at 2026 PA Farm ShowVideo
Norwin Star
Irwin officials consider temporary bridge after Colony Drive closure
Fox Chapel does little things right in Class 6A 1st-round win over NorwinVideo
Ohio woman pleads guilty to theft, forgery scheme at Murrysville, Irwin banks
Norwin area: Art scholarship, fish fries, cooking classes, more
Norwin notebook: Another football recruit makes college choice
Norwin boys, girls gear up for WPIAL basketball playoffs
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Feb. 15, 2026
Patient Franklin Regional pass rusher finds college fit at West Liberty
Norwin area: Movie night at Sage’s Army, church fish fry, more
Norwin youth sports teams oppose hiking fees for fields, gym
Penn Hills Progress
Forbes Road Career & Technology Center to continue remote learning due to water main break
Here are some upcoming events at Penn Hills Library
Federal bill sends $7M to Western Pa. transportation projects
Lost and Found Pharmacy in Penn Hills moves to new building
In brief: Happenings across the Penn Hills area
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Feb. 8, 2026
Penn Hills senior using extra energy to turn in memorable senior season
Penn Hills notebook: Swimmer Sipple savors senior season
WPIAL investigating brawl between Penn Hills, Gateway girls basketball teams
Man who led police on icy river pursuit held for court
Penn-Trafford Star
Moon defense in postseason form in Class 5A 1st-round win over Penn-Trafford
Green Beacon Gallery in downtown Greensburg searches for a new home
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Feb. 15, 2026
Penn-Trafford wrestler Dylan Barrett cuts weight to take shot at WPIAL, PIAA titles
Penn-Trafford girls finally shake loose vs. Franklin Regional in WPIAL 5A 1st round
Penn Township accuses The Club at Blackthorne of violating the municipality’s zoning ordinance
Residents weigh in on Penn Township’s latest rezoning proposal
Westmoreland County high school notebook: Penn-Trafford hockey holds edge over Hempfield
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Feb. 8, 2026
Ace Bartenders owners purchase The Club at Blackthorne for $3.9M amid zoning dispute
Plum Advance Leader
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Feb. 15, 2026
12th-seeded Peters Township girls come together for upset win over No. 5 Plum
Taco Bell headed to Plum after council approval
Fire tears through home in Plum’s Logans Ferry HeightsVideo
Forbes Road Career & Technology Center to continue remote learning due to water main break
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area news, events for the week of Feb. 9, 2026
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Feb. 8, 2026
Plum senior Brooke Price ready for final push to WPIAL swimming championships
After securing 1st section title, Plum girls look ahead to WPIAL playoffs
Landslide knocks part of Logans Ferry Road in Plum down to 1 lane until summer
Sewickley Herald
Exceptional people and compassionate touch: Verland sets gold standard for caregiving
Sewickley Academy students build set, prepare for March musical
Quaker Valley dethrones defending champ Belle Vernon in Class 4A quarterfinals
Tapas Talks kicks off 2026 series with exploration of how Western Pa. is an AI infrastructure powerhouse
No. 2 Sewickley Academy delivers painful lesson to Greensburg Central Catholic in 2A 1st roundVideo
In brief: Sewickley Hills reorganizes council, COG appoints officers, block party at library and more
Playground options under consideration for Leetsdale’s Henle Park
Friends and Family Day, Ash Wednesday services, food drive and more at Sewickley area churches
Sewickley Academy boys, girls ready to take their shot in WPIAL basketball playoffs
Quaker Valley boys, girls heat up heading into playoffs
Shaler Journal
Residents of 6 streets in Shaler under boil water advisory
Shaler Area bowler extra motivated by near-perfect game
At the library: Here are some upcoming events at the Glenshaw, Millvale and Shaler North Hills facilities
Treats make walk benefiting North Hills Community Outreach worth the steps
Rivertown Changemakers program helps people shape life in Sharpsburg, Etna and Millvale
Shaler Area softball pitcher hopes to cap high school career by taking team ‘all the way’
Shaler notebook: Titans flag football quarterback to play in college
Shaler boys show flashes of potential in playoff season
Rep. Lindsay Powell hosts 2nd ‘Ought to Be a Law’ competition at Shaler Area High School
Amid financial challenges, Millvale hires consultant to find new borough manager
South Hills Record
4C’s Night shows what Baldwin High School is all about
Underdog Latrobe pushes Thomas Jefferson, but Jaguars hang on for Class 5A win
Top-seeded Jeannette wears down pesky Brentwood to reach 2A quarterfinals
Trib HSSN boys basketball player of the week for Feb. 15, 2026Video
Trib HSSN girls basketball player of the week for Feb. 15, 2026Video
Baldwin High School co-principals earn MVP recognition from Pittsburgh Penguins
‘Here to serve’: South Hills Interfaith Movement offers food lockers in Bethel Park
Collectors at South Hills Coin Club show weigh in on value of penny, precious metals
Plum police: ICE detains Scott Township man at court hearing after he tried to run
Making the grade: School districts vary when configuring grade levels in buildings