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Pittsburgh
Gov. Shapiro discusses AI regulation in schools during Carnegie visit
Pleasant Hills police probe bar brawl involving 4 off-duty Pittsburgh cops
McCormick visit to Pittsburgh spotlights driverless trucking leader Aurora, liquefied natural gas industry
Pittsburgh’s housing authority sets aside $5M to protect low-income tenants in Homewood building
2026 Pittsburgh/Allegheny County homicide victims
Carnegie Mellon’s $100M Hazelwood Green robotics center will build the future, officials say
‘It feels amazing’: Immigrants become U.S. citizens in Pittsburgh naturalization ceremonyVideo
You Have the Floor: Conversations about neighborhoods and news coverage
The NFL Draft opens to new group: Tech innovators
Duolingo posts $400M profit for 2025 but lowers short-term outlook
Allegheny
North Hills School Board celebrates students’ talents with ‘Jukebox Time Machine,’ upcoming ‘Mamma Mia’ musical
Here’s where to satisfy your Lenten fish cravings in Western Pennsylvania
Gov. Shapiro discusses AI regulation in schools during Carnegie visit
Service disruptions for Pittsburgh area riders coming to the T
2026 Pittsburgh/Allegheny County homicide victims
Challengers test Summer Lee’s grip on congressional seat in Trump-era midterms
School crossing signs, zone signals in McCandless area to be replaced, upgraded
Beyond churches, Western Pa. restaurants are reeling in diners with fish frenzy
3 men face homicide charges in Penn Hills shooting death
Pleasant Hills police probe bar brawl involving 4 off-duty Pittsburgh cops
Westmoreland
Westmoreland happenings: Fallingwater lecture, bingos, meetings, more
Intervala expands at former Westmoreland Sony site, plans to hire 45 workersVideo
Mt. Pleasant man charged in connection with monkey torture videos
Rodent infestation closes Ollie’s location in GreensburgVideo
Here’s what students will perform during 2026 high school musical season
Here’s where to satisfy your Lenten fish cravings in Western Pennsylvania
Holy fish fries: Fish consumption skyrockets during Lent
Beyond churches, Western Pa. restaurants are reeling in diners with fish frenzy
Here are 5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: Feb. 27-March 1
Jeannette’s Buster Clarkson Field to receive $19K in repairs, but coaches say more is neededVideo
Valley News Dispatch
From shop class to 3D printing: transforming tech education at Valley High School
Upper Burrell Supervisor Mike Conley was devoted to township, friends say
Plum Council to discuss resolution not to cooperate with ICE
Allegheny Valley Regional Police looking to acquire river patrol boat
Here’s where to satisfy your Lenten fish cravings in Western Pennsylvania
Valley and Deer Lakes high schools host suicide prevention speaker
Vandergrift native rekindles childhood memories with book release
The Stroller, Feb. 27, 2026: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
New Kensington-Arnold implements security camera system that dispatchers can view in real time
Harrison hosts recycling bin drop-off Saturday
Regional
Summer food program seeks additional partners, host sites for 2026
Peters Township teen charged in sextortion scheme has counts reduced in deal with DA
2 killed in Route 22 Indiana County crash; coroner says IDs might take weeks
Here’s where to satisfy your Lenten fish cravings in Western Pennsylvania
Steelers player puts Washington County home on the market
Morning Roundup: 2 injured in East Hills dog attack; Ohio Township home catches fire
Beyond churches, Western Pa. restaurants are reeling in diners with fish frenzy
School zone stop sparks foot chase, immigration arrest in Washington County
Holy fish fries: Fish consumption skyrockets during Lent
Parents arrested after child falsely reports dad as dead to 911
Bethel Park Journal
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
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
Bridgeville Signal Item
2026 WPIAL Class 5A girls basketball championship breakdown: South Fayette vs. Thomas Jefferson
Carnegie Carnegie highlights Community Wellness Station
‘We’ll take an ugly win:’ No. 1 Chartiers Valley gets past Moon, earns spot in Class 5A finalsVideo
In brief: Bridgeville, Carnegie area news and events, week of Feb. 23, 2026 and beyond
Season of growth and improvement ends with playoff loss for Chartiers Valley girls
Chartiers Valley boys buy in, evolve into dominant force in Class 5A
Chartiers Valley area real estate transactions, week of Feb. 23, 2026
Julian Semplice, Chartiers Valley pull off wild comeback to thwart Shaler upset bid
Mayview Road Trailhead project to connect park, trails
Speaker seminar, greeting card store get boosts at Chartiers Valley High School
Fox Chapel Herald
Fox Chapel freshmen make big splash at WPIAL swim meet
Fox Chapel Rotary member Tom Benic remembered for charisma and compassion
Aspinwall Presbyterian Church members, friends say farewell to retired pastor
Family, creative career, cooking, skiing, hot yoga nourish soul of O’Hara resident
New indoor golf simulator lounge eyes March opening in Indiana Township
Aspinwall considering new infrastructure planning system
Sharpsburg-Aspinwall Rotary: ‘Service Above Self’ club marks a century of aid
Defending champion South Allegheny gets ‘hot at the right time,’ rallies past Shady Side AcademyVideo
Town hall about proposed Pennsylvania cellphone ban in schools draws crowd
Aspinwall pharmacy owner pushes for fair shake for independent drugstores
Monroeville Times Express
4th annual mini-golf fundraiser draws hundreds to Monroeville Public Library
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Feb. 22, 2026
Free throws, defense play key role for Moon in 5A quarterfinal win over Gateway
Monroeville man sentenced to prison for robbery of guns, cash from Unity home
Police say N.J. man exposed himself, made ethnic threats at Forbes Hospital
‘It’s cool to see what we can become’: Gateway’s 1st-year girls wrestlers look forward to WPIAL championships
Mayor’s ‘State of Monroeville’ lays out goals for town’s 75th anniversary year
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
Murrysville Star
Route 66 upgrades to kick off this summer between Washington Township and DelmontVideo
Murrysville area: Artist presentation, Pi Day bake sale, woman’s club scholarships, more
Senior driving classes in Westmoreland County may lead to insurance discount
Westmoreland County swimmers chasing medals at WPIAL championships
Murrysville takes first steps toward regulating data center, solar array developmentVideo
Penn Township art shop celebrates 25 years
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Feb. 22, 2026
Grateful Dead-inspired restaurant opens in Latrobe
‘Shrek’ boasts largest Franklin Regional musical cast yetVideo
Murrysville area: Fish fry fundraiser, Franklin Regional musical, school board meeting changes and more
North Journal
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
Year of the Fire Horse: Colorful performances ring in Chinese Lunar New Year in Ross
At the library: Here are some upcoming programs at Northland Public Library
Avid cyclist, litter fighter from Ross honored by Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful as a volunteer of the year
West View names Matthew Holland chief of police
West View mayor says borough leaders not interested in cooperating with ICE
Treats make walk benefiting North Hills Community Outreach worth the steps
Norwin Star
North Huntingdon shop sells $138K Treasure Hunt ticket
Norwin area: Chili cook-off, Easter egg fundraiser, new officers added, more
Senior driving classes in Westmoreland County may lead to insurance discount
Senior Ava Christopher leads Norwin girls to 3rd straight trip to WPIAL finalsVideo
48 guns seized this year as more drug dealers recruit teens in Western Pa., authorities say
Norwin notebook: Knights runners shine at TSTCA meet
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Feb. 22, 2026
Norwin’s Sidun claims 1st WPIAL title; Butler’s Sloboda, Belle Vernon’s Brown win 3rd at 3A tournament
Butler’s Santino Sloboda, Belle Vernon’s Elijah Brown seeking 3rd WPIAL Class 3A titles
Norwin girls, behind career night from Lenyn Brozeski, race past Hempfield and into girls semifinals
Penn Hills Progress
Brick House Chic Boutique moving from Tarentum to Oakmont
Jury convicts security guard of voluntary manslaughter in Penn Hills club slaying
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Feb. 22, 2026
Thomas Jefferson fends off furious comeback bid from Amon Hawthorne, Penn Hills in 5A quarters
Police use blue bullets to link security guard to fatal shooting at Penn Hills club
Penn Hills School District officials say messages about ICE being at high school are false
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Feb. 15, 2026
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
Penn-Trafford Star
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Feb. 22, 2026
Thomas Jefferson rolls past Penn-Trafford to reach WPIAL finals for 1st time since 2019Video
Trafford man sues Westmoreland Country Club over injury
Grateful Dead-inspired restaurant opens in Latrobe
Penn-Trafford ‘ready for anything’ in Class 5A quarterfinal win over Indiana
Repeated drug deals nets Trafford man prison sentence
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
Plum Advance Leader
Plum School District dispels notion of reduced school nurse staffing
Fire damages home in Plum’s Holiday Park neighborhood
Westminster football coach Scott Benzel leaving to join Manny Diaz’s staff at Duke
Plum native Mike Miller part of local flair as he takes over as head coach of CFL’s Argonauts
Riverhounds sign former Plum standout Aldi Flowers-Gamboa to USL Academy contract
Plum bakery Baked With Love set to reopen with new menuVideo
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Feb. 22, 2026
Kiski Area, Plum wrestlers looking to join 1st class of 3-time WPIAL girls champs
Father of Sean Dicer charged with trying to assault TV news crew
Holiday Park VFD fish fry season started Ash Wednesday, runs through Good Friday
Sewickley Herald
Leetsdale seniors celebrate Valentine’s Day at the borough high rise
2026 WPIAL Class 2A boys basketball championship breakdown: Sewickley Academy vs. Jeannette
Pittsburgh astronaut says his medical event triggered NASA crew’s early return from space
Steel City Pediatric Dentistry removes the ‘scary’ along with the plaque
Leetsdale welcomes new administrative assistant, latest addition to borough office
Sewickley, Divine Redeemer Parish officials to again debate Herbst House’s future
Police charged Sewickley man arrested by ICE with making false statements while trying to buy gun
WPIAL coaching veterans set to face off as Quaker Valley, Knoch vie for Class 4A title
2026 WPIAL Class 4A boys basketball championship breakdown: Quaker Valley vs. Knoch
Leet commissioners postpone vote on proposed high school entrances
Shaler Journal
Jean-Marc Chatellier retiring, closing eponymous French bakery in Millvale
48 guns seized this year as more drug dealers recruit teens in Western Pa., authorities say
Julian Semplice, Chartiers Valley pull off wild comeback to thwart Shaler upset bid
2004 Shaler Area graduate now walking its halls as new school resource officer
In brief: Happenings from across the Shaler Journal area
At the library: Here are some upcoming events at the Glenshaw, Millvale and Shaler North Hills facilities
Shaler Area’s athletic director bows out after 11 years
Shaler boys take over 4th quarter, pull away vs. Franklin Regional in WPIAL 5A 1st roundVideo
Residents of 6 streets in Shaler under boil water advisory
Shaler Area bowler extra motivated by near-perfect game
South Hills Record
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
Thomas Jefferson boys, girls pack powerful 1-2 punch
Joey Nix finds perfect touch — again — for Thomas Jefferson bowling
South Hills Record notebook: Thomas Jefferson gymnasts wear WPIAL crown
Brentwood’s Deng Mu makes immediate impact on WPIAL basketball scene
Thomas Jefferson’s Emmett Forte earns coveted Breisinger Award
South Hills real estate transactions for the week of Feb. 22, 2026