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Police arrest 2 after multiple attempted burglaries in Murrysville, Penn Township

Police arrest 2 after multiple attempted burglaries in Murrysville, Penn Township

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Former Pittsburgh City Councilwoman Darlene Harris dies

Former Pittsburgh City Councilwoman Darlene Harris dies

7 Min Read | 8 hours Ago

McKeesport, Allegheny County to pay McKeesport trio who sued over civil rights violations

McKeesport, Allegheny County to pay McKeesport trio who sued over civil rights violations

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Pittsburgh leaders bullish on plans for Downtown leading up to, after 2026 NFL Draft

Pittsburgh leaders bullish on plans for Downtown leading up to, after 2026 NFL Draft

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Police: Man torches Plum home after it was seized by bank

Police: Man torches Plum home after it was seized by bank

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‘Deep negotiations’ ongoing for 2nd carrier at Palmer airport amid Spirit cuts, official says

‘Deep negotiations’ ongoing for 2nd carrier at Palmer airport amid Spirit cuts, official says

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State studying future of Duquesne City School District

Pittsburgh hotels for NFL Draft are nearly sold out

Ultimate guide to Pittsburgh’s finest pizzerias during the NFL Draft

Mark Madden: Evgeni Malkin’s meltdown couldn’t have come at a worse time for the PenguinsVideo

Parkway East to close for 25 days during bridge replacement project

House party with 66 minors ends in felony charges for Plum couple

Former area congressman Jason Altmire able to leave Dubai

Free parking ends for Palace Theatre patrons at Greensburg’s Bell Way Garage

U.S./World

How springing forward to daylight saving time could affect your health

How springing forward to daylight saving time could affect your health

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Hungary’s top diplomat stokes anger at anti-Ukraine protest with allegation of election meddling

Hungary’s top diplomat stokes anger at anti-Ukraine protest with allegation of election meddling

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Congress’ updated NASA directive seeks to extend space station life to 2032

Congress’ updated NASA directive seeks to extend space station life to 2032

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U.S. lost 92,000 jobs last month and unemployment rate ticked higher to 4.4%

U.S. lost 92,000 jobs last month and unemployment rate ticked higher to 4.4%

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Trump rules out talks absent Iran’s ‘unconditional surrender’ as Israel strikes Lebanon

Trump rules out talks absent Iran’s ‘unconditional surrender’ as Israel strikes Lebanon

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Retail sales fall modestly in January as American consumers pull back on spending

Retail sales fall modestly in January as American consumers pull back on spending

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Panel reviewing Trump’s White House ballroom project gets an earful from the public opposed to it

People love to hate changing clocks twice a year, but can’t agree how to fix it

Attempted suicides, fights, pain: 911 calls reveal misery at ICE’s largest detention facility

Analysis suggests school was hit amid U.S. strikes on Iranian naval base

U.S., Venezuela agree to restore diplomatic ties, 7 years after they were cut off

Iowa man charged with aggravated murder in the deaths of 3 women found in Utah

Mother of 2 girls found in shallow graves in Cleveland charged with murder

Study suggests Trump’s unproven autism claims influenced care

Politics

Poll: Pa. voters have a more favorable opinion of Shapiro than Trump

Poll: Pa. voters have a more favorable opinion of Shapiro than Trump

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Drug plan middlemen face new oversight push as Pa. pharmacies close

Drug plan middlemen face new oversight push as Pa. pharmacies close

7 Min Read | 4 days Ago

House narrowly rejects Iran war powers resolution in early test of Trump’s strategy

House narrowly rejects Iran war powers resolution in early test of Trump’s strategy

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Democrats react to firing of Kristi Noem from Department of Homeland Security

Democrats react to firing of Kristi Noem from Department of Homeland Security

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House Republican leaders urge Tony Gonzales to end reelection bid after he admitted to affair with aide

House Republican leaders urge Tony Gonzales to end reelection bid after he admitted to affair with aide

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‘Christ is king’ becomes a loaded phrase in U.S. political debates, especially on the right

‘Christ is king’ becomes a loaded phrase in U.S. political debates, especially on the right

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Smoothie King fires 2 Michigan workers after they refused to serve Trump supporter

Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales acknowledges affair with former aide who committed suicide

Sen. Fetterman is the only Democrat to vote against curbing Trump’s power to order strikes in Iran

Western Pa. House delegation expected to vote along party lines on war powers resolution

Takeaways from the 1st elections of the 2026 midterm campaigns

Cracks appear in Trump’s MAGA base as leading figures criticize the Iran war

Republicans brace for an ugly fight in the Texas Senate runoff between Cornyn and Paxton

John Cornyn, Ken Paxton advance to runoff in Republican primary for Texas U.S. Senate seat

Health

Study suggests Trump’s unproven autism claims influenced care

Study suggests Trump’s unproven autism claims influenced care

7 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Eye on the prize: Pitt researchers study how bacteria could heal corneal wounds

Eye on the prize: Pitt researchers study how bacteria could heal corneal wounds

7 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Drug plan middlemen face new oversight push as Pa. pharmacies close

Drug plan middlemen face new oversight push as Pa. pharmacies close

7 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Allegheny General Hospital treats victims of mock mass shooting in drill preceding 2026 NFL Draft

Allegheny General Hospital treats victims of mock mass shooting in drill preceding 2026 NFL Draft

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Allegheny General Hospital simulating mass tragedy care ahead of NFL Draft

Allegheny General Hospital simulating mass tragedy care ahead of NFL Draft

7 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Don’t go there: Independence Health thoracic surgeon warns Hempfield Area students about vaping

Don’t go there: Independence Health thoracic surgeon warns Hempfield Area students about vaping

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U.S. maternal deaths fell in 2024 and may have dropped again last year, government data shows

Pennsylvania reports 12 measles cases in residents, including several in the Philly suburbs

Pittsburgh VA expanding emergency room at Oakland hospital

Where does Pitt rank in federal medical research funding?

As Kennedy turns from vaccines, MAHA allies see a ‘betrayal’

Federal judge shuts door on Justice Department effort to wrest transgender care data from UPMC

Study ties up to 12.5% of Pittsburgh area adult deaths to air pollution

‘It’s a calling’: PennWest helps prepare sexual assault nursing examiners such as the one highlighted on ‘The Pitt’

Business

U.S. lost 92,000 jobs last month and unemployment rate ticked higher to 4.4%

U.S. lost 92,000 jobs last month and unemployment rate ticked higher to 4.4%

8 Min Read | 4 days Ago

How to set and invest your emergency fund

How to set and invest your emergency fund

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Average long-term mortgage rate ticks up to 6%, ending 3-week slide

Average long-term mortgage rate ticks up to 6%, ending 3-week slide

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Stocks drop after oil spikes to its highest price since the summer of 2024

Stocks drop after oil spikes to its highest price since the summer of 2024

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More than 20 states sue over new global tariffs Trump imposed after his stinging Supreme Court loss

More than 20 states sue over new global tariffs Trump imposed after his stinging Supreme Court loss

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Trump says deal on data centers will lower electricity prices as tech companies vow to cover costs

Trump says deal on data centers will lower electricity prices as tech companies vow to cover costs

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Judge rules companies are entitled to refunds for Trump tariffs overturned by the Supreme Court

Spirit drops Orlando service from Arnold Palmer Regional Airport

Astrobotic designing wheels for mobile moon outpost as part of NASA Artemis program

Rising energy prices from the Iran war could help Russia pay for fighting in Ukraine

Bikeshare workers form union in Pittsburgh

Freight rail industry had safest year on record in 2025, advocacy group says

MrBeast is getting into financial services. Parents should pay attention

Westmoreland commissioners to revamp airport authority board

Regional

Former area congressman Jason Altmire able to leave Dubai

Former area congressman Jason Altmire able to leave Dubai

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Western Pa. colleges get boost to combat students’ food insecurity

Western Pa. colleges get boost to combat students’ food insecurity

2 Min Read | 5 days Ago

Here’s where to satisfy your Lenten fish cravings in Western Pennsylvania

Here’s where to satisfy your Lenten fish cravings in Western Pennsylvania

2 Min Read | 5 days Ago

Democrats react to firing of Kristi Noem from Department of Homeland Security

Democrats react to firing of Kristi Noem from Department of Homeland Security

2 Min Read | 5 days Ago

Pittsburghers asked to pick up litter ahead of NFL Draft

Pittsburghers asked to pick up litter ahead of NFL Draft

2 Min Read | 5 days Ago

Former congressman Jason Altmire among those trying to leave Dubai

Former congressman Jason Altmire among those trying to leave Dubai

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2 women shot to death in Butler County following Illinois investigation

50 days in solitary leads to $37K verdict for convicted murderer in Pa.

Western Pa. House delegation expected to vote along party lines on war powers resolution

Roving patrols planned through St. Patrick’s Day for impaired drivers

Fetterman, Deluzio part of bipartisan push to strengthen rail safety requirements

Pittsburgh VA expanding emergency room at Oakland hospital

Partnership provides resources for community cleanups ahead of America 250

Reading nooks surface across Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh locations

Education

Eye on the prize: Pitt researchers study how bacteria could heal corneal wounds

Eye on the prize: Pitt researchers study how bacteria could heal corneal wounds

3 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Western Pa. colleges get boost to combat students’ food insecurity

Western Pa. colleges get boost to combat students’ food insecurity

3 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Greensburg Salem aims to open latest comprehensive plan for public review next week

Greensburg Salem aims to open latest comprehensive plan for public review next week

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Greensburg Salem discusses adjustment to board meeting schedule

Greensburg Salem discusses adjustment to board meeting schedule

3 Min Read | 1 week Ago

New literacy program at Pittsburgh Weil targets economically disadvantaged students

New literacy program at Pittsburgh Weil targets economically disadvantaged students

3 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Woodland Hills places superintendent on unpaid leave

Woodland Hills places superintendent on unpaid leave

3 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Demand for student teacher stipends outstrips supply as Shapiro proposes boosting program

Don’t go there: Independence Health thoracic surgeon warns Hempfield Area students about vaping

Pittsburgh colleges expand their footprint to meet demand

‘Brilliant, bold and unapologetically proud’: Senior at Pittsburgh Obama leads, gives back to community

Reading nooks surface across Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh locations

Penn-Trafford to spend nearly $667K to purchase tablets for middle school students

Where does Pitt rank in federal medical research funding?

Western Pa. school districts tally expected savings from cyber charter tuition reform

Election

An Arkansas man accused of killing his daughter’s alleged abuser wins GOP sheriff’s nomination

An Arkansas man accused of killing his daughter’s alleged abuser wins GOP sheriff’s nomination

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Talarico wins Texas Senate Democratic nomination while Cornyn, Paxton head to Republican runoff

Talarico wins Texas Senate Democratic nomination while Cornyn, Paxton head to Republican runoff

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John Cornyn, Ken Paxton advance to runoff in Republican primary for Texas U.S. Senate seat

John Cornyn, Ken Paxton advance to runoff in Republican primary for Texas U.S. Senate seat

3 Min Read | 2 months Ago

Change in primary voting rules leads to confusion in 2 Texas counties as voters are turned away

Change in primary voting rules leads to confusion in 2 Texas counties as voters are turned away

3 Min Read | 2 months Ago

Challengers test Summer Lee’s grip on congressional seat in Trump-era midterms

Challengers test Summer Lee’s grip on congressional seat in Trump-era midterms

3 Min Read | 2 months Ago

Democrat a landslide winner in special election for South Hills seat in state House

Democrat a landslide winner in special election for South Hills seat in state House

3 Min Read | 2 months Ago

Mazzocco, Leckenby to square off in state House special election in South Hills

Federal court rejects GOP-led Utah Legislature’s latest try to block House map that helps Democrats

Many Democrats are still down on the Democratic Party, a new AP-NORC poll finds

Paper ballots OK’d for Westmoreland voters at $18K price tag

Susan Collins announces reelection bid in pivotal Maine Senate race

ICE should ‘surround’ polling places in midterm elections, Steve Bannon says

Trump facing growing cultural revolt against immigration crackdown

Trump endorses Stacy Garrity in race for Pa. governor

Obituary Stories

Steve Dapra, who led Riverview football to unbeaten regular season in 1994, dies at 47

Steve Dapra, who led Riverview football to unbeaten regular season in 1994, dies at 47

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Neil Sedaka, the singer-songwriter behind dozens of hits of the 1960s and ’70s, dies at age 86

Neil Sedaka, the singer-songwriter behind dozens of hits of the 1960s and ’70s, dies at age 86

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Upper Burrell Supervisor Mike Conley was devoted to township, friends say

Upper Burrell Supervisor Mike Conley was devoted to township, friends say

5 Min Read | 4 weeks Ago

Bruce Froemming, record-setting major-league umpire, dies at age 86

Bruce Froemming, record-setting major-league umpire, dies at age 86

5 Min Read | 4 weeks Ago

Fox Chapel Rotary member Tom Benic remembered for charisma and compassion

Fox Chapel Rotary member Tom Benic remembered for charisma and compassion

5 Min Read | 4 weeks Ago

2-time WNBA champion Kara Braxton dies at 43 after being in a car crash

2-time WNBA champion Kara Braxton dies at 43 after being in a car crash

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Robert Carradine, ‘Revenge of the Nerds’ and ‘Lizzie McGuire’ star, dies at 71

Former 76ers head coach, UNC legend dies at 87

Willie Colón, architect of urban salsa music, dies at 75

Bill Mazeroski, former Pirates World Series legend, dies at 89

Eric Dane, ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star and ALS awareness advocate, dies at 53

Tom Noonan, ‘Manhunter’ character actor who also wrote and directed films, dies at 74

Former Steelers safety Mike Wagner, key member of Steel Curtain defense, dies

Hall of Fame songwriter Billy Steinberg who co-wrote ‘Like a Virgin,’ ‘True Colors’ dies at 75