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Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh police ramp up security for St. Patrick’s Day parade
Where to eat near Acrisure Stadium during the NFL Draft
Pittsburgh police seek help to find missing Westwood woman
Police ID vehicle in suspected fatal hit-and-run in Brighton Heights
Former Fifth Avenue bus lane in Oakland opens to regular traffic
Driverless shuttle proposed to replace parking lot buses at Pittsburgh International Airport
Morning Roundup: 2 people escape fire in West Mifflin; McKeesport-Duquesne Bridge set to close for repairs
Pittsburgh businesses ready for 2026 NFL Draft
Pittsburgh cop sues city, ex-chief Scirotto, claiming reverse discrimination
Pittsburgh’s Urban Redevelopment Authority moves forward with long-sought housing in the Hill District
Allegheny
As future hangs in the balance, Duquesne City School District continues to adapt
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Driverless shuttle proposed to replace parking lot buses at Pittsburgh International Airport
McKeesport woman had alcohol, marijuana in her system before fatal crash, Allegheny County Police say
Pittsburgh police seek help to find missing Westwood woman
2026 Pittsburgh/Allegheny County homicide victims
2 people shot in McKeesport
North Allegheny promotes from within for new superintendent
Traffic disruptions to begin on I-376 Parkway East
Shaler Area preparing to borrow $7.5M to pay for capital projects including roof at middle school
Westmoreland
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Jeannette man claims excessive force in police probe following fatal e-bike crashVideo
Club at Blackthorne requests zoning variance to operate without ties to golf course, Penn Township attorney says
Irwin approves detour study for closed Colony Drive Bridge
Here are 5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: March 13-15
Westmoreland County schools invite public to view screening of documentary on career-based learning
Penn Township man charged with assault after driveway wrestling incident
PennDOT takes public comment on plans for Route 30 intersection with Wimmerton Boulevard
East Huntingdon, developer reach deal to end lawsuit challenging solar farm ordinance
Jeannette art gallery hosts 6th annual ‘Women in Art’ exhibit
Valley News Dispatch
Key roads in Brackenridge slated for repair
Free health care rolls into Highlands School District
Family of Springdale man detained by ICE struggles on as community plans to rally
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New Kensington man charged in 2023 murder
Women entrepreneurs find unity, success in New Kensington
Verona Council appoints new full-time borough manager
The Stroller, March 13, 2026: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Arnold, Vandergrift, East Vandergrift to leave Alle-Kiski Intergovernmental Council
Highlands students shaping school experience through Superintendent Cabinet
Regional
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Westinghouse-funded study finds $20B annual impact for firm’s proposed U.S. reactor fleet
Head priest of Trinity Episcopal Church in Pittsburgh accused of stealing over $1K in baseball cards from Walmart
Colorectal cancer rates skyrocketing in younger people
Beaver County man gets 3-6 years for near-fatal beating at Aliquippa VFW
Yale report warns Independence Health takeover could prove costly for patients
Western Pa. primary races shaping up as candidates file nomination petitions
Tornado, flood watches expire for Pittsburgh area
Cyberattack reported at Community College of Beaver County
Turtle Creek mayor drops primary challenge to U.S. Rep. Summer Lee
Bethel Park Journal
Bethel Park teacher continues deep delve into Holocaust education
Bethel Park rallies to support women, girls in sports
Bethel Park notebook: Hall of Fame welcomes 5 new members
Balanced offense carries Bethel Park hockey into PIHL playoffs
Plenty of highlights in Bethel Park girls basketball season
Paintings unveiled in Bethel Park to celebrate 250th anniversary of U.S.
‘Here to serve’: South Hills Interfaith Movement offers food lockers in Bethel Park
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
Bridgeville Signal Item
Carnegie Elementary cereal drive nets 727 boxes for school’s free store
Chartiers Valley to start athletic hall of fame
Chartiers Valley rains 3-pointers on Exeter Township in PIAA Class 5A 1st round
Chartiers Valley teacher Jill Chan wins World Affairs Council award
Carlynton’s Julie Lewis earns Scouting America award
Sabin appointed as Collier police chief
Chartiers Valley adds 8th WPIAL title to trophy case with victory over Thomas Jefferson
South Fayette pulls away from Thomas Jefferson, regains WPIAL Class 5A titleVideo
2026 WPIAL Class 5A boys basketball championship breakdown: Chartiers Valley vs. Thomas Jefferson
2026 WPIAL Class 5A girls basketball championship breakdown: South Fayette vs. Thomas Jefferson
Fox Chapel Herald
Fox Chapel’s Ellie Lange rallies for 200 IM gold in PIAA swimming championships debut
Fish fry major fundraiser for Indiana Township fire department
Commerce community supports special-needs school in Hartwood Towne Centre in Indiana Township
Longtime firefighter, former Sharpsburg chief Lou Costanzo recognized for 50 years of service
Fox Chapel teen who spearheaded recycling initiative needs volunteers to keep up pace
Shady Side Academy officials amend proposed entrance plans; review underway
Sharpsburg nonprofit to renovate historic 1900s-era hotel for affordable apartments
A-K Valley’s WPIAL champs ready for test vs. state’s best at PIAA swim meet
O’Hara teacher named new executive director of Fox Chapel Area Adult Education
In brief: Happenings across the Fox Chapel area
Monroeville Times Express
Gateway sports notebook: Gators hockey set for postseason tournament
Gateway swimmers advance to PIAA championship meet
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of March 8, 2026
Fellowship and food are pillars of Christ the Divine Shepherd Parish’s fish fry
Freezin’ for a reason: Gateway Middle School mentorship group raises money for Special Olympics
Flipped truck closes stretch of Golden Mile Highway in Plum
Author and retired professor leads discussion on inequity, shares life experiences as a Black woman
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of March 1, 2026
Monroeville area: Project Prom shop, cash bash benefit, career center open house and more
Gateway School Board lauds essay winner, mentoring program for girls in middle school
Murrysville Star
Fire damages greenhouses at 380 Auction in MurrysvilleVideo
Former Export mayor presented with borough’s Selfless Service award
Murrysville council works to shape credit program for stormwater feesVideo
Franklin Regional’s Ceana Copeland makes college decision
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of March 8, 2026
Murrysville OKs 4-way stop at School Road, North Hills RoadVideo
Police arrest 2 after multiple attempted burglaries in Murrysville, Penn TownshipVideo
Delmont council fills vacancy created by mayor’s appointment
Murrysville area: Italian-American history speaker, woman’s club spring soiree tickets, blood drive, more
Export seeks funding to create historical mine area, trail connectionVideo
North Journal
Ross/West View EMS names new medical director, pediatric medical director
6th annual Dyngus Dash returns to North Park
Ross recognizes 2025 police officer of the year, leadership award recipients
Dozens of works by student artists on display at The Block Northway in Ross
North Hills School Board celebrates students’ talents with ‘Jukebox Time Machine,’ upcoming ‘Mamma Mia’ musical
3rd annual barbecue benefiting North Hills Community Outreach returns April 12
Annual Girl Scout cookie sales set to begin at The Block Northway in Ross
Ross resident pleads guilty in federal court to child sexual exploitation charges
North Hills student catches puck at U.S. women’s hockey gold medal game
4-month project to close part of Mt. Troy Road Extension in Ross
Norwin Star
Norwin area: Pysanky class, cupcake decorating, Meals on Wheels open house, more
2026 WPIAL Class 6A softball preseason breakdown
Norwin sports notebook: Knights girls wrestlers advance to state tournament
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of March 8, 2026
North Huntingdon police welcome new Belgian Malinois K-9
Despite Ava Christopher’s heroics, Norwin falls to Altoona in OT in PIAA 6A 1st round
Norwin area: Safe driving course, ‘Egg My Yard’ fundraiser, art league scholarship, more
Irwin still seeking solution to replacing closed bridge
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of March 1, 2026
Canon-McMillan starts fast, finishes strong to topple Norwin, win 1st WPIAL championshipVideo
Penn Hills Progress
Penn Hills business owner, police support awareness, education surrounding naloxone
Here are some upcoming events at Penn Hills Library
In brief: Happenings throughout the Penn Hills area
Penn Hills sports notebook: Carter Bonner transfers to prep powerhouse
Penn Hills’ Amon Hawthorne emerges as dominant force at end of senior season
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of March 8, 2026
Penn Hills museum on history of home video games, computers opens as construction continues
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of March 1, 2026
Police arrest 2; find large amounts of fentanyl, cocaine, crack, marijuana, $15k and a rifle in Penn Hills raid
3 men face homicide charges in Penn Hills shooting death
Penn-Trafford Star
South Fayette in championship form in PIAA Class 5A 2nd-round win over Penn-TraffordVideo
Hempfield, Penn-Trafford win 2A semifinals to get shot at 1st Penguins Cup championshipVideo
Manor resident nearly loses money in lottery scam
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of March 8, 2026
Penn-Trafford girls soar to PIAA 1st-round victory
Police arrest 2 after multiple attempted burglaries in Murrysville, Penn TownshipVideo
Trafford man wants to curl up, break own world weightlifting record
Trafford Middle School to perform ‘Into the Woods Jr.’ in March
Penn-Trafford area: Pancake breakfast, Lego bingo, Charter Day, more
Penn-Trafford to spend nearly $667K to purchase tablets for middle school students
Plum Advance Leader
Plum Council passes resolution not to cooperate with ICE in split vote
Plum police say man intentionally blew up house in 2022 Holiday Park explosionVideo
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area news, events for the week of March 9, 2026
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of March 8, 2026
Police: Man torches Plum home after it was seized by bank
Plum Council expected to vote Monday on ICE noncooperation resolution
Flipped truck closes stretch of Golden Mile Highway in Plum
House party with 66 minors ends in felony charges for Plum couple
Plum residents mull resolution to bar police cooperation with ICE ahead of council vote
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of March 1, 2026
Sewickley Herald
In brief: Bridge lessons, new police car and more in Sewickley area
The Lindsay Theater to honor Rob Reiner with movie screenings
Sewickley Hills crafting master park plan
WPIAL finals loss was ‘a good learning experience’ for Quaker Valley boys
Sewickley Herald notebook: 3 Quaker Valley wrestlers make it to states
Sewickley Academy girls follow slow start with strong finish in run to PIAA tournament
Focus on defense pays championship dividends for Sewickley Academy boys
Amelia Suhayda, Marcus Zhan lead Quaker Valley swimmers at WPIAL meet
Lenten events, book club and more at Sewickley area churches
Lindsay Theater celebrates awards season with Oscars talk, contest
Shaler Journal
6th annual Dyngus Dash returns to North Park
Shaler Area 6th grade girls basketball team lauded for surpassing 100 wins
Millvale Spring Market to feature more than 40 artists, makers and bakers
Shaler Area Rotary distributes comfort bags to help victims of domestic violence
Penn-Trafford uses 3-goal burst in 2nd period to top Shaler in Penguins Cup quarterfinals
Shaler teen charged in fatal Route 8 crash
Fast play Pennsylvania Lottery ticket worth more than $555.9K sold in Shaler
Shaler Area School Board reviews previous fiscal years, eyes May 20 vote on 2026-27 plan
Dozens of works by student artists on display at The Block Northway in Ross
Beloved Millvale French baker, Jean-Marc Chatellier, closes shop after more than 30 years
South Hills Record
Road work will close part of Chamberlain Road in Jefferson Hills
Thomas Jefferson’s Justin Fry cooks New Oxford in PIAA Class 5A 1st round
New executive director of Northland Public Library to start role March 23
Chartiers Valley adds 8th WPIAL title to trophy case with victory over Thomas Jefferson
South Fayette pulls away from Thomas Jefferson, regains WPIAL Class 5A titleVideo
2026 WPIAL Class 5A boys basketball championship breakdown: Chartiers Valley vs. Thomas Jefferson
2026 WPIAL Class 5A girls basketball championship breakdown: South Fayette vs. Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson fends off Hampton to reach 1st WPIAL title game since 1988
Democrat a landslide winner in special election for South Hills seat in state House
In brief: South Hills area news, events for the week of Feb. 23, 2026