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Top political stories of 2025

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Unity supervisors agree to double property tax, increase fire tax by 50%

Unity supervisors agree to double property tax, increase fire tax by 50%

2 Min Read | 6 hours Ago

What to look for in 2026 in Western Pennsylvania

What to look for in 2026 in Western Pennsylvania

2 Min Read | 6 hours Ago

Trump says he’s dropping push for National Guard in Chicago, LA and Portland, Oregon, for now

Trump says he’s dropping push for National Guard in Chicago, LA and Portland, Oregon, for now

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

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

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Penn Hills man charged in shooting at South Hills Village Mall

Penn Hills man charged in shooting at South Hills Village Mall

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Pittsburgh City Paper closes

U.S. military strikes 3 more alleged drug boats, killing 3, possibly leaving survivors

Capitol riot ‘does not happen’ without Trump, Jack Smith told Congress

Ousted after 1 term, Ed Gainey leaves complex legacy as Pittsburgh’s 1st Black mayor

Residents escape early morning duplex fire in Unity

Brandy Melville’s Shadyside opening rekindles debate over size exclusivity

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

U.S. Steel’s contract dispute with Canadian company heads to arbitration

U.S./World

Capitol riot ‘does not happen’ without Trump, Jack Smith told Congress

Capitol riot ‘does not happen’ without Trump, Jack Smith told Congress

3 Min Read | 24 hours Ago

Department of Justice reviewing more than 5.2 million documents related to Jeffrey Epstein

Department of Justice reviewing more than 5.2 million documents related to Jeffrey Epstein

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Kennedy Center renaming divides musicians leaving and staying

Kennedy Center renaming divides musicians leaving and staying

3 Min Read | 24 hours Ago

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

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

3 Min Read | 24 hours Ago

Trump says he’s dropping push for National Guard in Chicago, LA and Portland, Oregon, for now

Trump says he’s dropping push for National Guard in Chicago, LA and Portland, Oregon, for now

3 Min Read | 24 hours Ago

What to know about the mystery of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 as the search resumes

What to know about the mystery of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 as the search resumes

3 Min Read | 24 hours Ago

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

Gallery: Photos of New Year’s celebrations across the globe

Trump isn’t the 1st president to want more room to entertain, longtime White House usher says

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

A rough year for journalists in 2025, with a little hope for things to turn around

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

Russian drones blast Ukraine’s Odesa and injure 6, including children

National Guard arrives in New Orleans for 1st New Year’s since Bourbon Street attack

Politics

These bipartisan bills were noncontroversial — until Trump vetoed them

These bipartisan bills were noncontroversial — until Trump vetoed them

7 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

Ousted after 1 term, Ed Gainey leaves complex legacy as Pittsburgh’s 1st Black mayor

Ousted after 1 term, Ed Gainey leaves complex legacy as Pittsburgh’s 1st Black mayor

7 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

Judge blocks White House’s attempt to defund the CFPB, ensuring employees get paid

Judge blocks White House’s attempt to defund the CFPB, ensuring employees get paid

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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

7 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

More musicians cancel Kennedy Center concerts following addition of Trump’s name to building

More musicians cancel Kennedy Center concerts following addition of Trump’s name to building

7 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

Kennedy Center criticizes musician who canceled performance after Trump name added to building

Kennedy Center criticizes musician who canceled performance after Trump name added to building

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Shapiro poised to become nation’s highest-paid governor

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt pregnant with 2nd child

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

After missing deadline, DOJ says it may need a ‘few more weeks’ to finish releasing Epstein files

Pa.’s top election official battles DOJ demand for voter data

Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro schedules book tour as he stands for reelection, builds 2028 profile

Heritage Foundation suffers defections as MAGA tensions grow

Judge chides Ghislaine Maxwell for mentioning victim names in papers seeking to overturn conviction

Health

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

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

6 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

Flu, respiratory illnesses rising in Pennsylvania

Flu, respiratory illnesses rising in Pennsylvania

6 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

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

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

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Narcan in schools? Educators react to proposed legislation

Narcan in schools? Educators react to proposed legislation

6 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

Judge blocks access to UPMC transgender care records

Judge blocks access to UPMC transgender care records

6 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

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

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

6 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

New oral weight loss medication expected to be cheaper and more accessible

U.S. regulators approve Wegovy pill for weight loss

Teen drug use remains low, but survey finds small rise in heroin, cocaine use

Doctor’s orders? ‘Belly laugh at least 2 to 5 days a week’

You finally got a doctor’s appointment. Here’s how to get the most out of it

U.S. awards no-bid contract to Denmark scientists studying hepatitis B vaccine in African babies

Shapiro designates $5M to state-funded research to tackle neuro diseases

Squirrel Hill’s McCormick among GOP senators who urged Trump not to reclassify marijuana

Business

Brandy Melville’s Shadyside opening rekindles debate over size exclusivity

Brandy Melville’s Shadyside opening rekindles debate over size exclusivity

1 Min Read | 1 week Ago

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

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

1 Min Read | 1 week Ago

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

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

1 Min Read | 1 week Ago

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

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

1 Min Read | 1 week Ago

John Dorfman: What my father taught me about investing

John Dorfman: What my father taught me about investing

1 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Lee Enterprises stabilizes finances with $50M investment led by billionaire David Hoffmann

Lee Enterprises stabilizes finances with $50M investment led by billionaire David Hoffmann

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U.S. Steel’s contract dispute with Canadian company heads to arbitration

AI prompts increased human interaction at this cyber security company

Majority of job hunters turn to AI to help land next gig

Environmental groups call $135,000 fine for U.S. Steel oil spills ‘laughable’

Bitty & Beau’s, coffee shop known for inclusive hiring, quietly closes Strip District store

Why your holiday gift returns might go to a landfill and what you can do about it

Average U.S. long-term mortgage rate ticks down to 6.18% this week

What’s open and what’s closed on Christmas Day?

Regional

What to look for in 2026 in Western Pennsylvania

What to look for in 2026 in Western Pennsylvania

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White-out on Route 119 near Westmoreland-Fayette border leaves 1 injured after multiple crashes

White-out on Route 119 near Westmoreland-Fayette border leaves 1 injured after multiple crashes

2 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Narcan in schools? Educators react to proposed legislation

Narcan in schools? Educators react to proposed legislation

2 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Western Pa. expected to see respite from windstorms, power outages

Western Pa. expected to see respite from windstorms, power outages

2 Min Read | 1 week Ago

State trooper struck by vehicle while at scene of previous Butler County crash

State trooper struck by vehicle while at scene of previous Butler County crash

2 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Western Pennsylvania restaurant openings and closings in 2025

Western Pennsylvania restaurant openings and closings in 2025

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High winds, snow showers close out 2025 in Western Pa.

So long 2025: Here are some events to ring in the New Year

18-year-old accused of shooting his parents in Greene County apprehended in West Virginia

Pa. reports record high monthly gambling revenue, citing rise in sports wagering income

Majority of job hunters turn to AI to help land next gig

1 person flown to hospital after West Kittanning crash

Robotic-assisted technology diagnoses lung cancer more quickly

Icy road conditions on tap Friday for Pittsburgh-area motorists

Education

Penn State board deliberated its business in public more often this year, Spotlight PA analysis shows

Penn State board deliberated its business in public more often this year, Spotlight PA analysis shows

2 Min Read | 2 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 | 2 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 | 2 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 | 2 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 | 2 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

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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

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

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

3 Min Read | 2 months Ago

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

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

3 Min Read | 2 months Ago

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

Voters in the Fox Chapel area select some new mayors but retain many other incumbents

Higher-than-expected election turnout boosted by judicial race, officials say

Obituary Stories

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

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

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

6 Min Read | 1 month Ago

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

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

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Notable people from Western Pennsylvania who died in 2025

Notable people from Western Pennsylvania who died in 2025

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

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

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

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

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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

‘Buck Rogers’ star Gil Gerard dies at 82

Anthony Geary, ‘General Hospital’ legend and 8-time Daytime Emmy winner, dies at 78

Rob Reiner, ‘When Harry Met Sally’ director, ‘All in the Family’ actor and political activist, dead at 78

Sophie Kinsella, author of the millions-selling ‘Shopaholic’ novels, dies at 55

Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, actor who performed in ‘Mortal Kombat,’ has died at 75