Western PA Local News
Pittsburgh
From Darkness to Light: Marc Fogel’s journey to freedom
‘Pittsburgh Says ICE Out!’ protest, march takes place this weekend
Black History Month display at City-County Building honors Vashon family
Pino’s gets shoutout in ‘The Pitt’ as ‘the best Italian in town’
What happens when you inherit a house? Here’s what most people don’t realize
2026 Pittsburgh/Allegheny County homicide victims
Make-A-Wish grants Super Bowl dream for Pittsburgh teen
Pitt purchases property on Atwood Street; plans not yet announced
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Feb. 6-8
Innamorato launches Housing Investment Fund to ‘address full spectrum of housing needs’
Allegheny
79 stolen guns, 8 teens arrested, more than 1,400 charges
Three Rivers Heritage Trail expanding into Swissvale
Tireless team effort: Crews from multiple North Allegheny departments work well in the snow
8 Shaler Area employees recognized with Baysek-Young Extra Mile Award
2026 Pittsburgh/Allegheny County homicide victims
West View answering questions, taking comments on new municipal complex
Ross commissioners appoint new township manager
Morning Roundup: Police charge caretaker with theft from Verona patient
Penn State’s Chris Stoll, ex-Steelers QB Josh Dobbs highlight local ties to Super Bowl LX
Innamorato launches Housing Investment Fund to ‘address full spectrum of housing needs’
Westmoreland
Ace Bartenders owners purchase The Club at Blackthorne for $3.9M amid zoning dispute
Here are 5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: Feb. 6-8
State police find 2 pounds of cocaine after traffic stop of Penn Hills man on turnpike
Hempfield alum Jasmine Jones sprints past challenges to reach Olympic dream
‘The love is still here’: Record search reveals Greensburg couple’s 75th anniversary is their 74th
Q&A: Greensburg gallery hosts ‘work in progress’ exhibit, features local artist
Independence Health continues to narrow operating losses
Prosecutors reveal last images of Cassandra Gross, attempt to link boyfriend to her killing
Ohiopyle State Park dotted with ice formations ahead of Winterfest
Westmoreland happenings: Family dinner, comedy nights, senior citizen news, more
Valley News Dispatch
Springdale tries to stay out of dispute over railroad crossing
Drainage work will restrict traffic in East Deer, Tarentum, Harrison and Brackenridge
Man who led police on icy river pursuit held for court
Police say New Kensington man already jailed for SWAT incident assaulted, fathered child with 8th grader
Pittsburgh man dies after jumping from Route 28 bridge in Buffalo Township
‘I’m capable’: Special Olympics athlete Sheena Black to compete in national games
Harrison police still trying to resolve mystery of metal shards on roadways
New Kensington fire ‘appears to be electrical in nature,’ chief says
Oakmont Bakery harassed over ICE arrest
The Stroller, Feb. 6, 2026: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Regional
Deluzio rejects Justice Department request for interview over ‘illegal orders’ video
Super Bowl ad features Cam Heyward, group of Boys & Girls Club of Western PA
Man, 18, dies in crash connected to others involving 25 vehicles on I-79 in Butler County
Autism advocacy groups to host open-mic karaoke at Monroeville MallVideo
Pittsburgh region to get another blast of frigid weather this weekend; frostbite risk rises
Morning Roundup: Train strikes box truck in West Newton; wrong-way driver on I-79
Morning Roundup: Police charge caretaker with theft from Verona patient
After $82K Pittsburgh airport cash seizure, woman takes TSA to court
Former Allegheny County public defender Matt Dugan to help lead Pennsylvania Prison Society
Sprawling data center campus proposed next to old Bruce Mansfield power plant in Beaver County
Bethel Park Journal
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
Paczki are back at Western Pennsylvania bakeries
In brief: Holiday concert, Rotary scholarship and more around Bethel Park
Bridgeville Signal Item
Chartiers Valley 8th grade student wins MLK poetry contest, community award
Bridgeville to host ‘tree tender’ course
Chartiers Valley digs out of snow, cools off Lincoln Park
In brief: Bridgeville, Carnegie area news and events, week of Jan. 26, 2026 and beyond
Chartiers Valley area real estate transactions, week of Jan. 26, 2026
Updated Carlynton graduation requirements focus on real-world skills
Upgraded pedestrian crossing planned for Bower Hill Road in Bridgeville
Quaker Valley regional government director Patrick Conners resigns to take same job with South Hills council
Carnegie Carnegie to host Civil War symposium
Plans advance for Chartiers Valley High School renovation project
Fox Chapel Herald
Fox Chapel real estate transactions for the week of Feb. 8
Business in bloom: Fox and the Fleur celebrates 10 years of floral design
Fox Families Care has new executive director serving the Fox Chapel Area School District
Volunteers step up for community snow shoveling effort in Sharpsburg
Fox Chapel Area School District sets property tax hike limit
Shady Side Academy snags season sweep of section foe Greensburg Central Catholic
Fox Chapel police chief search wrapping up
Blawnox launches ‘soft dig’ to test water lines throughout borough
In brief: Happenings from throughout the Fox Chapel area
Fox Chapel real estate transactions for the week of Feb. 1
Monroeville Times Express
Terry Smith, Tom Loughran to be inducted into state football coaches hall of fameVideo
1st-place Gateway boys hang on to quell Penn-Trafford’s comeback attemptVideo
Monroeville native, WWE announcer Corey Graves grapples with new role as Point Park professor
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Feb. 1, 2026
Murrysville receives funds for Route 22 signal, bridge replacement projectsVideo
Gateway School District’s annual exhibit to shine light on students’ creativity during Youth Art Month
Police shoot armed man outside Wilkins apartment complexVideo
Gateway School Board votes on assessment appeals, grant, supplements
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Jan. 25, 2026
In meeting of 2 of WPIAL’s brightest stars, Lincoln Park pulls away from Gateway
Murrysville Star
Franklin Regional girls score in closing seconds to grab playoff spot over Shaler
Murrysville area: School board schedule changes, bingo, fundraisers, more
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Feb. 1, 2026
Late heroics lift Franklin Regional wrestling past Norwin for 2nd straight WPIAL 3A team title
Franklin Regional notebook: Panthers wrestlers again advance in postseason
Latrobe boys use size to claw past Franklin Regional in must-win game
Murrysville receives funds for Route 22 signal, bridge replacement projectsVideo
Franklin Regional grad completes 1st short film through University of Pittsburgh fellowshipVideo
Murrysville area: Super bingo, hot chocolate hike, cake decorating, more
Murrysville athletic association takes on ‘Kids of Steel’ runnersVideo
North Journal
Western Pa. wine, cheesemakers take top honors at 2026 PA Farm ShowVideo
West View schedules meeting for public input on new municipal building
North Hills area communities digging out from major snowfall
Ross officials advise residents to stay home if possible during winter storm
26th annual Unity Breakfast channels King’s message of being ‘a catalyst for change’
Highland Avenue focus of safety improvements in West View following fatal crash
In brief: Happenings across the North Hills Journal area
At the library: Here are some upcoming programs at Northland Public Library
New North Hills swimming coach building trust within program
North Hills’ Paige Hollengberger a unique multi-sport athlete
Norwin Star
Autism advocacy groups to host open-mic karaoke at Monroeville MallVideo
Reserves help Norwin girls rally past scrappy Hempfield; both teams playoff-boundVideo
Canon-McMillan fends off Norwin charge to clinch share of section crownVideo
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Feb. 1, 2026
Late heroics lift Franklin Regional wrestling past Norwin for 2nd straight WPIAL 3A team title
Norwin notebook: Tristyn Tavares taking talents to Cal (Pa.)
Fundraisers organized for victims of separate North Huntingdon fires
North Huntingdon gets state grant for Indian Lake rehab project
Lawsuit claims parents allowed ‘party house’ that led to fatal dirt bike crash of Norwin teens
Norwin area: School official can approve change orders, bike racks proposed, more
Penn Hills Progress
Community concerns spur new policy on cooperation with federal agencies in Penn Hills School District
State police find 2 pounds of cocaine after traffic stop of Penn Hills man on turnpike
World’s tallest living female dog is a Great Dane with an ironic name and Pittsburgh roots
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Feb. 1, 2026
Man trying to flee police walks several miles up the frozen Allegheny River, authorities say
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Jan. 25, 2026
Penn Hills residents asked not to travel during incoming winter storm
Penn Hills native still stunned after performing in Billy Joel’s return to stageVideo
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Jan. 18, 2026
Penn Hills defense smothers struggling Kiski Area
Penn-Trafford Star
Penn-Trafford School Board renews superintendent contract for 5 more years
Attorney claims jury erred in conviction of roommate in Penn Township shooting
1st-place Gateway boys hang on to quell Penn-Trafford’s comeback attemptVideo
Penn-Trafford enters stretch run among top PIHL Class 2A contenders
Penn-Trafford boys basketball on a season-long thrill ride
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Feb. 1, 2026
Bocce builds bridges for people of all ages and abilities
Penn-Trafford area: Bushy Run events, Galentine’s Day, Lego bingo, more
Penn-Trafford boys beat buzzer to defeat Latrobe
Plum’s Stephans hits 1,000 points in defeat of Penn-Trafford girls
Plum Advance Leader
Plum police: ICE detains Scott Township man at court hearing after he tried to run
Plum Council expected to vote on new Taco Bell
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Feb. 1, 2026
Plum’s Stephans hits 1,000 points in defeat of Penn-Trafford girls
Winter storm provides Western Pa. schools a chance to show flexible instruction in action
Plum hockey team riding high as regular season winds down
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Jan. 25, 2026
Plum says it’s short on salt, tells residents to avoid unnecessary travel
Plum High School honored by Special Olympics for unified sports teams
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Jan. 18, 2026
Sewickley Herald
Business in bloom: Fox and the Fleur celebrates 10 years of floral design
Sewickley counselor shares tips to beat the winter blues
Sewickley Academy officials to add more addresses, signage to campus
Samaritan Counseling, Guidance, Consulting receives grant from Sewickley Valley Community Fund
In brief: Block party, soup swap, meetings, art show and more in Sewickley area
Trib HSSN girls basketball player of the week for Feb. 1, 2026Video
Sewickley sports notebook: Co-op helps build depth for Quaker Valley swimming
Sewickley Academy boys dominating WPIAL competition
Quaker Valley wrestler Matt Danna joins 100-win club
Alexa Westwood, Quaker Valley swimming teammates working toward goals
Shaler Journal
Judge approves Millvale’s emergency request to borrow $1.9M
Etna officials rally volunteers to help neighbors dig out from record-setting snow
Hearing on Millvale’s emergency request to borrow $2 million delayed
Shaler Area communities digging out from major snowfall
Florida man admits setting parked car on fire in Etna, police say
9th annual Hygge New Year event brings self-care to Millvale
At the library: Here are some upcoming events at the Glenshaw, Millvale and Shaler North Hills facilities
Shaler’s Ruckus Cafe expands to 2nd location in Pittsburgh
In brief: Happenings from across the Shaler Journal area
Former player, assistant Ben Yeckel steps in to lead Shaler baseball program
South Hills Record
Student-conceived Highlander Hub store opens at Baldwin High School
South Hills student achievements for the week of Jan. 27, 2026
2-sport star at Baldwin, Duquesne to join 2 halls of fame in a week
Brentwood swimmer keeps lowering school record, striving to reach more goals
Nailed it: Baldwin wins school’s 1st PIAA competitive spirit championship
‘Really special’: 3 Bernotas sisters team up for Baldwin girls basketball
17 individuals, 2 teams to join West Jefferson Hills Hall of Fame in Class of 2026
Pair of champion lead Thomas Jefferson wrestlers at Allegheny County tournament
Thomas Jefferson sophomore takes game worldwide at softball tournament in Netherlands
Captains hit right notes for Baldwin’s championship competitive spirit team