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What you should know about the new federal childhood vaccine guidelines

What you should know about the new federal childhood vaccine guidelines

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O’Connor tours Downtown with an eye to fixing it up

O’Connor tours Downtown with an eye to fixing it up

1 Min Read | 6 hours Ago

Critic slams Jason Lando’s fitness for police chief in email to Pittsburgh council members

Critic slams Jason Lando’s fitness for police chief in email to Pittsburgh council members

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Millvale says it will have to shut down all services if borough isn’t allowed to borrow $2 million

Millvale says it will have to shut down all services if borough isn’t allowed to borrow $2 million

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Prosecutors: Monessen parents left 2-year-old twins in squalor

Prosecutors: Monessen parents left 2-year-old twins in squalor

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Trump says Venezuela will ‘turn over’ up to 50 million barrels of oil to U.S.

Trump says Venezuela will ‘turn over’ up to 50 million barrels of oil to U.S.

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Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro has $30 million for his reelection bid, a new state record

A Pittsburgh teen charged as an adult for allegedly killing a man in East McKeesport last June

Why did a helicopter land in Point State Park?

North Versailles police officer, 2 others, hurt in crash

At least 24 Venezuelan security officers killed in U.S. operation to capture Maduro, officials sayVideo

Orthodox Christmas to be celebrated Wednesday across region

Trump administration says it’s withholding social safety net money from 5 states over fraud concerns

DOJ: Shooter who killed Brown students and MIT professor planned attack for months

U.S./World

CIA turncoat Aldrich Ames, who sold U.S. secrets to the Soviets, dies in prison at 84

CIA turncoat Aldrich Ames, who sold U.S. secrets to the Soviets, dies in prison at 84

3 Min Read | 16 hours Ago

What you should know about the new federal childhood vaccine guidelines

What you should know about the new federal childhood vaccine guidelines

3 Min Read | 16 hours Ago

Michael Reagan, the eldest son of President Ronald Reagan, dies at 80

Michael Reagan, the eldest son of President Ronald Reagan, dies at 80

3 Min Read | 16 hours Ago

Trump administration says it’s withholding social safety net money from 5 states over fraud concerns

Trump administration says it’s withholding social safety net money from 5 states over fraud concerns

3 Min Read | 16 hours Ago

DOJ: Shooter who killed Brown students and MIT professor planned attack for months

DOJ: Shooter who killed Brown students and MIT professor planned attack for months

3 Min Read | 16 hours Ago

Police release footage of person of interest in the killing of Ohio couple

Police release footage of person of interest in the killing of Ohio couple

3 Min Read | 16 hours Ago

At least 24 Venezuelan security officers killed in U.S. operation to capture Maduro, officials sayVideo

5th anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack brings fresh division to the Capitol

Israel clears final hurdle to start settlement construction that would cut the West Bank in 2

Ukraine’s allies meet in Paris but progress is uncertain with U.S. focus on Venezuela and Greenland

Abortion stays legal in Wyoming as its top court strikes down laws, including 1st U.S. pill ban

Former Uvalde officer accused of not protecting students during 2022 shooting goes on trial

White House says military ‘always an option’ in Greenland as European leaders reject U.S. takeover

Security forces clash with protesters in Iran’s main market as at least 35 killed in demonstrations

Politics

As Pa. energy prices rise, advocates skeptical that lawmakers will put aside partisan differences

As Pa. energy prices rise, advocates skeptical that lawmakers will put aside partisan differences

4 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Trump Mobile’s golden phone remains nowhere to be found

Trump Mobile’s golden phone remains nowhere to be found

4 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Rep. Doug LaMalfa of California dies, reducing GOP’s narrow control of the House to 218-213

Rep. Doug LaMalfa of California dies, reducing GOP’s narrow control of the House to 218-213

4 Min Read | 1 week Ago

After Maduro capture, Trump’s tough talk evokes a return to the days of American imperialism

After Maduro capture, Trump’s tough talk evokes a return to the days of American imperialism

4 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Trump tries to rally House GOP but meanders along the way as the party’s majority narrows

Trump tries to rally House GOP but meanders along the way as the party’s majority narrows

4 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Experts slam CDC guidance to slash childhood vaccination schedule

Experts slam CDC guidance to slash childhood vaccination schedule

4 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Pete Hegseth censures Sen. Kelly after Democrats’ video urging troops to resist unlawful orders

U.S. plans to ‘run’ Venezuela and tap its oil reserves, Trump says, after operation to oust Maduro

Calls for restraint, condemnation: World leaders react to U.S. action in Venezuela

Wisconsin judge convicted of obstructing arrest of immigrant resigns as GOP threatens impeachment

Japan says Trump has invited its leader to the U.S. It comes as ties with China are strained

Trump delays increased tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities for a year

Farmers can now learn how much aid they will get from the Trump administration

Trump, in interview, defends his energy and health, offers new details on screening he underwent

Health

Here’s what to know about the unprecedented changes to child vaccine recommendations

Here’s what to know about the unprecedented changes to child vaccine recommendations

5 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

Experts slam CDC guidance to slash childhood vaccination schedule

Experts slam CDC guidance to slash childhood vaccination schedule

5 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

U.S. cuts number of vaccines recommended for every child, a move slammed by physicians

U.S. cuts number of vaccines recommended for every child, a move slammed by physicians

5 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

Flu season surged in the U.S. over the holiday and already rivals last winter’s harsh epidemic

Flu season surged in the U.S. over the holiday and already rivals last winter’s harsh epidemic

5 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

Disability advocates will launch program to help transition hospital patients to home care

Disability advocates will launch program to help transition hospital patients to home care

5 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

WVU Health System’s takeover of Independence Health reflects aggressive expansion spree

WVU Health System’s takeover of Independence Health reflects aggressive expansion spree

5 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

Health subsidies expire, launching millions of Americans into 2026 with steep insurance hikes

Amid conflicting vaccine recommendations, Americans are less likely to trust Trump’s CDC, a Penn study finds

Idaho company recalls nearly 3,000 pounds of ground beef for E. coli risk

Flu, respiratory illnesses rising in Pennsylvania

SNAP bans on soda, candy and other foods take effect in 5 states Jan. 1

Narcan in schools? Educators react to proposed legislation

Judge blocks access to UPMC transgender care records

Virtual reality opens doors for older people to build closer connections in real life

Business

Musk’s AI chatbot faces global backlash over sexualized images of women and children

Musk’s AI chatbot faces global backlash over sexualized images of women and children

5 Min Read | 1 week Ago

As Pa. energy prices rise, advocates skeptical that lawmakers will put aside partisan differences

As Pa. energy prices rise, advocates skeptical that lawmakers will put aside partisan differences

5 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Trump Mobile’s golden phone remains nowhere to be found

Trump Mobile’s golden phone remains nowhere to be found

5 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Westmoreland developments: Manor restaurant revived, Hempfield welcomes secondhand clothing store

Westmoreland developments: Manor restaurant revived, Hempfield welcomes secondhand clothing store

5 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Former convenience store CEO, expansion leader Steve Sheetz dies

Former convenience store CEO, expansion leader Steve Sheetz dies

5 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Flights to the Caribbean resuming after Venezuela-related restriction lifts

Flights to the Caribbean resuming after Venezuela-related restriction lifts

5 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Trump’s plan to seize and revitalize Venezuela’s oil industry faces major hurdles

Tesla loses title as world’s biggest electric vehicle maker as sales fall for 2nd year in a row

Trump delays increased tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities for a year

Pittsburgh City Paper closes

Brandy Melville’s Shadyside opening rekindles debate over size exclusivity

Average U.S. long-term mortgage rate falls to lowest level of the year at 6.15%

New Year’s Day: What’s open? Retailers. What’s closed? Government and banks.

U.S. applications for jobless benefits fell below 200,000 last week with layoffs historically low

Regional

Former convenience store CEO, expansion leader Steve Sheetz dies

Former convenience store CEO, expansion leader Steve Sheetz dies

1 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Western Pa. federal lawmakers speak out following capture of Venezuelan President Maduro

Western Pa. federal lawmakers speak out following capture of Venezuelan President Maduro

1 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Disability advocates will launch program to help transition hospital patients to home care

Disability advocates will launch program to help transition hospital patients to home care

1 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Another turnpike toll hike takes effect. Here’s why and what it will cost you

Another turnpike toll hike takes effect. Here’s why and what it will cost you

1 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Ligonier Township native winds up 45 years of trimming hair in Blairsville

Ligonier Township native winds up 45 years of trimming hair in Blairsville

1 Min Read | 1 week Ago

WVU Health System’s takeover of Independence Health reflects aggressive expansion spree

WVU Health System’s takeover of Independence Health reflects aggressive expansion spree

1 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Cremation overtakes burial as people rethink death, cost and tradition

From Paris to Western Pennsylvania: Escargot gains popularity at local restaurants

Taxes, rent, ballots: What the new rule on postmarks means for your mail

Snowstorm drops up to 5 inches of snow across region

Cosmic chaos: Supermoon, meteor shower to grace Western Pa. skies Saturday

PennDOT eases some interstate restrictions in Allegheny County; Beaver, Lawrence limits remain in place

Up to 5 inches of snow possible by New Year’s Day

What to look for in 2026 in Western Pennsylvania

Education

Narcan in schools? Educators react to proposed legislation

Narcan in schools? Educators react to proposed legislation

2 Min Read | 3 weeks Ago

Carnegie Mellon’s AI-driven speech reconstruction tool aims to bridge gap for children’s speech disorders

Carnegie Mellon’s AI-driven speech reconstruction tool aims to bridge gap for children’s speech disorders

2 Min Read | 3 weeks Ago

More than 100 academic offerings on PennWest’s chopping block

More than 100 academic offerings on PennWest’s chopping block

2 Min Read | 3 weeks Ago

All 750 Clairton City students get grocery gift cards for Christmas

All 750 Clairton City students get grocery gift cards for Christmas

2 Min Read | 3 weeks Ago

Student loan borrowers in default may see wages garnished in 2026

Student loan borrowers in default may see wages garnished in 2026

2 Min Read | 3 weeks Ago

Hempfield Area joins Chartiers Valley in piloting AI weapon detector created with Carnegie Mellon research

Hempfield Area joins Chartiers Valley in piloting AI weapon detector created with Carnegie Mellon research

2 Min Read | 3 weeks Ago

Pitt staff union members to get 2.5% wage increase

Wilkinsburg educator tapped for Penn-Trafford High School assistant principal role

Pitt’s new AI hub aims to make artificial intelligence practical for students and their careers

Students say arts programs at PennWest California are in jeopardy

Quaker Valley School District communications director recognized for outstanding service

Pitt chancellor gets 32% raise but vows to donate it to student, faculty causes

Upper St. Clair High School senior class has 16 sets of twins

Rural schools hit by Trump’s grant cuts have few options for making up for the lost money

Election

Rep. Doug LaMalfa of California dies, reducing GOP’s narrow control of the House to 218-213

Rep. Doug LaMalfa of California dies, reducing GOP’s narrow control of the House to 218-213

3 Min Read | 2 months Ago

After quiet off-year elections, Democrats renew worries about Trump interfering in the midterms

After quiet off-year elections, Democrats renew worries about Trump interfering in the midterms

3 Min Read | 2 months Ago

At least $18.7M poured into this year’s critical Pa. Supreme Court retention races

At least $18.7M poured into this year’s critical Pa. Supreme Court retention races

3 Min Read | 2 months Ago

MyPillow founder and Trump supporter Mike Lindell says he’s running for Minnesota governor in 2026

MyPillow founder and Trump supporter Mike Lindell says he’s running for Minnesota governor in 2026

3 Min Read | 2 months Ago

Supreme Court weighs Republican appeal to end limits on party spending in federal elections

Supreme Court weighs Republican appeal to end limits on party spending in federal elections

3 Min Read | 2 months Ago

Marjorie Taylor Greene’s exit opens room for new political unknown in Georgia

Marjorie Taylor Greene’s exit opens room for new political unknown in Georgia

3 Min Read | 2 months Ago

How Westmoreland County uses blue ‘pills’ to break more than 200 election ties

Ohio Democrat Tim Ryan, the ex-congressman who lost a Senate bid to JD Vance, won’t run for governor

Westmoreland to break 200 election ties with draws from a jar

Federal judges block Texas from using its new U.S. House map in the 2026 midterms

Incumbents, newcomer Katie Noel among West Jefferson Hills school board winners

Trump plans to meet with Mamdani, says he’ll ‘work something out’ with New York City’s mayor-elect

Here are the election results for the Quaker Valley area

In latest major elections case, Supreme Court to hear GOP challenge to mail-in ballots

Obituary Stories

Michael Reagan, the eldest son of President Ronald Reagan, dies at 80

Michael Reagan, the eldest son of President Ronald Reagan, dies at 80

3 Min Read | 1 month Ago

Rep. Doug LaMalfa of California dies, reducing GOP’s narrow control of the House to 218-213

Rep. Doug LaMalfa of California dies, reducing GOP’s narrow control of the House to 218-213

3 Min Read | 1 month Ago

Michael J. Schumacher, author who chronicled lives of Allen Ginsberg and Eric Clapton, dies at 75

Michael J. Schumacher, author who chronicled lives of Allen Ginsberg and Eric Clapton, dies at 75

3 Min Read | 1 month Ago

Former U.S. Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell, of Colorado, dies at 92

Former U.S. Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell, of Colorado, dies at 92

3 Min Read | 1 month Ago

Gospel singer Richard Smallwood dies at 77, leaving a legacy that inspired many in music

Gospel singer Richard Smallwood dies at 77, leaving a legacy that inspired many in music

3 Min Read | 1 month Ago

Isiah Whitlock Jr., actor from ‘The Wire,’ ‘Veep’ and Spike Lee films, dies at 71

Isiah Whitlock Jr., actor from ‘The Wire,’ ‘Veep’ and Spike Lee films, dies at 71

3 Min Read | 1 month Ago

Tatiana Schlossberg, a granddaughter of the late President John F. Kennedy, has died at 35

Khaleda Zia, former Bangladeshi prime minister and archrival of Hasina, dies at 80

Notable people from Western Pennsylvania who died in 2025

Brigitte Bardot, 1960s sex symbol turned militant animal rights activist, dies at 91

Glen Osborne Councilwoman Mary Scalercio remembered as dedicated public servant, educator

John Robertson, two-time European Cup winner with Nottingham Forest, dies at 72

Actor James Ransone, known for his role in ‘The Wire,’ dead at 46

WWII Navy veteran Ira ‘Ike’ Schab, one of last remaining Pearl Harbor survivors, dies at 105