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Police say SUV in fatal Monongahela River wreck plunged 120 feet into water

Police say SUV in fatal Monongahela River wreck plunged 120 feet into water

2 Min Read | 21 hours Ago

Catherine O’Hara, Emmy-winning comedian of ‘Schitt’s Creek’ and ‘SCTV’ fame, dies at 71

Catherine O’Hara, Emmy-winning comedian of ‘Schitt’s Creek’ and ‘SCTV’ fame, dies at 71

2 Min Read | 21 hours Ago

How cold is it? Pittsburgh is breaking records

How cold is it? Pittsburgh is breaking records

2 Min Read | 21 hours Ago

PNC Foundation to give Pittsburgh $2M for snow removal equipment

PNC Foundation to give Pittsburgh $2M for snow removal equipment

2 Min Read | 21 hours Ago

Ice forces closure of Allegheny River traffic, disrupting Pittsburgh shipping

Ice forces closure of Allegheny River traffic, disrupting Pittsburgh shipping

2 Min Read | 21 hours Ago

Deadline for 2026 health insurance through Pennie is almost here

Deadline for 2026 health insurance through Pennie is almost here

2 Min Read | 21 hours Ago

Lawsuit claims parents allowed ‘party house’ that led to fatal dirt bike crash of Norwin teens

What is the fate of some 2 dozen ICE bills before Pa. state lawmakers?

West Deer house fire kills homeowner and dog as exploding ammunition hampers firefighters

UPMC gives $10M to Pittsburgh for ambulances, freeing up money for snowplows

4 people injured in explosion at metal fabricating plant

Pittsburgh woman dies after car careens off Parkway East into Monongahela River

Watershed association awaiting response on proposed lease with Ligonier Country Market

Trump’s choice of Warsh to lead Fed could reshape the world’s most influential central bank

U.S./World

DOJ has opened a federal civil rights probe into the death of Alex Pretti

DOJ has opened a federal civil rights probe into the death of Alex Pretti

5 Min Read | 20 hours Ago

Protesters call for nationwide strike against Trump’s immigration policies

Protesters call for nationwide strike against Trump’s immigration policies

5 Min Read | 20 hours Ago

Israel reopening Gaza’s border crossing with Egypt on Sunday after long closure

Israel reopening Gaza’s border crossing with Egypt on Sunday after long closure

5 Min Read | 20 hours Ago

What is the fate of some 2 dozen ICE bills before Pa. state lawmakers?

What is the fate of some 2 dozen ICE bills before Pa. state lawmakers?

5 Min Read | 20 hours Ago

Journalist Don Lemon has been arrested after he covered a Minnesota church protest

Journalist Don Lemon has been arrested after he covered a Minnesota church protest

5 Min Read | 20 hours Ago

Senate leaders scramble to save bipartisan deal and avert partial government shutdown at midnight

Senate leaders scramble to save bipartisan deal and avert partial government shutdown at midnight

5 Min Read | 20 hours Ago

Trump’s choice of Warsh to lead Fed could reshape the world’s most influential central bank

Masked agents, face scans and a question: Are you a citizen? Inside Trump’s Minnesota crackdown

Trump sues IRS and Treasury for $10 billion over leaked tax info

Trump threatens Canada with 50% tariff on aircraft sold in U.S., expanding trade war

New cold snap adds urgency to winter storm recovery across the SouthVideo

Mexico’s Sheinbaum reiterates sovereignty in Trump call after Olympic snowboarder detained

Trump’s options for Iran strike grow even with goals unclear

Venezuela’s acting president signs oil industry overhaul, easing state control to lure investors

Politics

Protesters call for nationwide strike against Trump’s immigration policies

Protesters call for nationwide strike against Trump’s immigration policies

2 Min Read | 2 days Ago

York County GOP Rep. Seth Grove to leave office, 5th opening in the House this year

York County GOP Rep. Seth Grove to leave office, 5th opening in the House this year

2 Min Read | 2 days Ago

What is the fate of some 2 dozen ICE bills before Pa. state lawmakers?

What is the fate of some 2 dozen ICE bills before Pa. state lawmakers?

2 Min Read | 2 days Ago

Senate leaders scramble to save bipartisan deal and avert partial government shutdown at midnight

Senate leaders scramble to save bipartisan deal and avert partial government shutdown at midnight

2 Min Read | 2 days Ago

Trump’s choice of Warsh to lead Fed could reshape the world’s most influential central bank

Trump’s choice of Warsh to lead Fed could reshape the world’s most influential central bank

2 Min Read | 2 days Ago

FBI seizure of Georgia ballots reflects pursuit of Trump’s 2020 election grievance

FBI seizure of Georgia ballots reflects pursuit of Trump’s 2020 election grievance

2 Min Read | 2 days Ago

Democrats, White House strike spending deal that would avert government shutdown

Justice Department charges man who squirted vinegar on Rep. Ilhan Omar

Allegheny County GOP Chairman Jason Richey to run for lieutenant governor

FBI raid in Georgia highlights Trump’s 2020 election obsession and hints at possible future actions

Trump facing growing cultural revolt against immigration crackdown

Democratic Sen. Klobuchar says she’s running for Minnesota governor after Gov. Walz dropped out

Democrats poised to trigger government shutdown if White House won’t meet demands for ICE reform

Republicans fear their midterm chances slipping away over immigration chaos

Health

U.S. life expectancy hit an all-time high in 2024, CDC says

U.S. life expectancy hit an all-time high in 2024, CDC says

4 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

South Carolina measles outbreak surpasses Texas’ 2025 total, with little sign of slowing

South Carolina measles outbreak surpasses Texas’ 2025 total, with little sign of slowing

4 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

American Academy of Pediatrics releases childhood vaccine schedule that’s at odds with federal recommendations

American Academy of Pediatrics releases childhood vaccine schedule that’s at odds with federal recommendations

4 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

What to know about breast self-awareness and how it fits into cancer prevention

What to know about breast self-awareness and how it fits into cancer prevention

4 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

Hospitals, ambulance services brace for snow set to blanket Western Pa.

Hospitals, ambulance services brace for snow set to blanket Western Pa.

4 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

Colorectal cancer leads cancer deaths among younger people for 1st time

Colorectal cancer leads cancer deaths among younger people for 1st time

4 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

Poor insurance reimbursements place Pa. hospitals at risk of closure, report says

Point Park to expand mental health initiatives, suicide prevention

The U.S. is on the verge of losing its measles elimination status. Here’s why that matters

How abortion coverage threatens to prevent a congressional deal on health care subsidies

Staffing is top priority as UPMC Magee-Womens nurses head into 1st contract talks

Pa. gets $193M from federal rural health fund amid warnings it won’t offset Medicaid cuts

Pitt study underscores chance for independence after severe brain injury

The debate that never ends: Washington’s constant health care fight

Business

Venezuela’s acting president signs oil industry overhaul, easing state control to lure investors

Venezuela’s acting president signs oil industry overhaul, easing state control to lure investors

3 Min Read | 4 days Ago

Back to business: Local shops, restaurants come back to life after snowstorm

Back to business: Local shops, restaurants come back to life after snowstorm

3 Min Read | 4 days Ago

U.S. stocks drift as gold’s price keeps ripping higher

U.S. stocks drift as gold’s price keeps ripping higher

3 Min Read | 4 days Ago

Former Wholey’s cold storage site in Strip District could become parking lot

Former Wholey’s cold storage site in Strip District could become parking lot

3 Min Read | 4 days Ago

Breeze adds seasonal Pittsburgh-Louisville nonstop service

Breeze adds seasonal Pittsburgh-Louisville nonstop service

3 Min Read | 4 days Ago

Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged even as Trump continues to insist they be lowered

Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged even as Trump continues to insist they be lowered

3 Min Read | 4 days Ago

Holidays and a viral bear cup drive strong quarterly sales at Starbucks

Amazon cuts about 16,000 corporate jobs in the latest round of layoffs

Gold buyers and local jewelers adapt to market’s historic price increase

UPS to cut another 30,000 jobs in sweeping cost-savings push

Design Within Reach opens luxury furniture showroom in Strip District

TikTok settles as social media giants face landmark trial over youth addiction claims

UPS retires fleet of MD-11 aircraft involved in deadly Kentucky crash

Not ready for robots in homes? The maker of a friendly new humanoid thinks it might change your mind

Regional

How cold is it? Pittsburgh is breaking records

How cold is it? Pittsburgh is breaking records

3 Min Read | 4 days Ago

4 people injured in explosion at metal fabricating plant

4 people injured in explosion at metal fabricating plant

3 Min Read | 4 days Ago

Giant Eagle again offers free home grocery delivery in wake of snowstorm

Giant Eagle again offers free home grocery delivery in wake of snowstorm

3 Min Read | 4 days Ago

Veteran prosecutor who helmed Pittsburgh synagogue shooting case named U.S. Attorney for Western Pa.

Veteran prosecutor who helmed Pittsburgh synagogue shooting case named U.S. Attorney for Western Pa.

3 Min Read | 4 days Ago

Get used to the snow, forecasters say it could be here until March

Get used to the snow, forecasters say it could be here until March

3 Min Read | 4 days Ago

CMU to launch AI platform designed to assist students in introductory courses

CMU to launch AI platform designed to assist students in introductory courses

3 Min Read | 4 days Ago

No injuries reported after gunshots fired toward police in Aliquippa

There’s a proper way to dig out from the snowstorm: Here’s how to do it

Breeze adds seasonal Pittsburgh-Louisville nonstop service

If you haven’t gotten your mail, you’re not alone

No thaw in sight: Temperatures could hit record lows later this week

Meeting set to air concerns about proposed Homer City power plant and data center

Passengers without Real ID soon have to pay fee before flying

Most of PRT’s rail lines disabled by power line collapse

Education

CMU to launch AI platform designed to assist students in introductory courses

CMU to launch AI platform designed to assist students in introductory courses

4 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

Yale to waive all costs for new undergraduates from families earning less than $100,000

Yale to waive all costs for new undergraduates from families earning less than $100,000

4 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

Freeport Area educator appointed to Burrell School Board

Freeport Area educator appointed to Burrell School Board

4 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

Winter storm provides Western Pa. schools a chance to show flexible instruction in action

Winter storm provides Western Pa. schools a chance to show flexible instruction in action

4 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

Leet resident Richard Warburton pens book on dowsing

Leet resident Richard Warburton pens book on dowsing

4 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

Proposed PennWest program cuts spark union concerns

Proposed PennWest program cuts spark union concerns

4 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

Hempfield Area High School air quality safe from mold, superintendent says

The Weeknd, Point Park partner to grow creative talent in Pittsburgh

Pitt plans new 400-bed dormitory for 1st-year students amid growth

Hempfield Area School Board reopens bidding for $150M high school projectVideo

Community feedback sought for proposed New Kensington-Arnold building realignment

Highlands teachers seal 5-year, early-bird contract

Point Park to expand mental health initiatives, suicide prevention

Plans advance for Chartiers Valley High School renovation project

Election

Trump endorses Stacy Garrity in race for Pa. governor

Trump endorses Stacy Garrity in race for Pa. governor

3 Min Read | 2 months Ago

Shapiro, Garrity set stage for Pa.’s high-stakes race for governor

Shapiro, Garrity set stage for Pa.’s high-stakes race for governor

3 Min Read | 2 months Ago

Progressive Pa. group targeting Fetterman launches website to get contributions refunded

Progressive Pa. group targeting Fetterman launches website to get contributions refunded

3 Min Read | 2 months Ago

Top ICE official resigns to seek battleground congressional seat in Ohio

Top ICE official resigns to seek battleground congressional seat in Ohio

3 Min Read | 2 months Ago

Judge is asked for emergency hearing after Congress members blocked from ICE facility in Minneapolis

Judge is asked for emergency hearing after Congress members blocked from ICE facility in Minneapolis

3 Min Read | 2 months Ago

Rioter convicted for carrying Pelosi’s podium seeks Florida county office

Rioter convicted for carrying Pelosi’s podium seeks Florida county office

3 Min Read | 2 months Ago

Josh Shapiro to run for 2nd term as Pa. governor, trailed by talk of a 2028 White House bid

Ohio governor race takes shape as Ramaswamy and Acton pick running mates

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

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

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

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

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

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

Obituary Stories

Former Steelers Pro Bowl defensive back Clendon Thomas dies at 90

Former Steelers Pro Bowl defensive back Clendon Thomas dies at 90

2 Min Read | 4 weeks Ago

Sly Dunbar, legendary reggae drummer who anchored tracks from Bob Marley to Bob Dylan, dies as 73

Sly Dunbar, legendary reggae drummer who anchored tracks from Bob Marley to Bob Dylan, dies as 73

2 Min Read | 4 weeks Ago

Chad Amond, passionate advocate for Westmoreland County, dies at 51

Chad Amond, passionate advocate for Westmoreland County, dies at 51

2 Min Read | 4 weeks Ago

Valentino, fashion designer to the jet set, dies at 93 in Rome

Valentino, fashion designer to the jet set, dies at 93 in Rome

2 Min Read | 4 weeks Ago

‘His stories live on through us now’ as Battle of the Bulge soldier dies

‘His stories live on through us now’ as Battle of the Bulge soldier dies

2 Min Read | 4 weeks Ago

Friends pay tribute to Jack Lovey, longtime Aspinwall councilman, firefighter

Friends pay tribute to Jack Lovey, longtime Aspinwall councilman, firefighter

2 Min Read | 4 weeks Ago

Claudette Colvin, who refused to move seats on a bus at start of civil rights movement, dies at 86

‘Dilbert’ cartoonist Scott Adams dies at 68

Former New Jersey acting governor Richard Codey dies at 79

Erich von Däniken, Swiss writer who spawned alien archaeology, dies at 90

Grateful Dead founding member Bob Weir dies at 78

Veteran actor T.K. Carter, known for ‘The Thing’ and ‘Punky Brewster,’ dies at 69

Jack McGregor, state senator who founded Penguins, dies at 91Video

Glenn Hall, whose NHL goalie starts streak may never be broken, dies at age 94