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Pittsburgh councilman seeks to spur redevelopment in North Side through tax break

Pittsburgh councilman seeks to spur redevelopment in North Side through tax break

2 Min Read | 45 mins Ago

3 Smokey Bones restaurants close, none remaining in Western Pa.

3 Smokey Bones restaurants close, none remaining in Western Pa.

2 Min Read | 2 hours Ago

Steelers tender Aaron Rodgers contract with 10% raise, hold his exclusive rights once camp starts

Steelers tender Aaron Rodgers contract with 10% raise, hold his exclusive rights once camp starts

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Police find human remains in Clairton home

Police find human remains in Clairton home

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Trump and Charles greet each other warmly as the king begins a day of diplomacy in Washington

Trump and Charles greet each other warmly as the king begins a day of diplomacy in Washington

3 Min Read | 4 hours Ago

Laurel Highlands stream remains ‘impaired’ with elevated lead levels

Laurel Highlands stream remains ‘impaired’ with elevated lead levels

6 Min Read | 6 hours Ago

On social media, concerns and questions arise about a U.S. military draft

Pittsburgh likely spent more than it will receive for 2026 NFL Draft

NFL Draft food recovery effort exceeds 30,000 pounds

Food21 explores building a dairy hub in Western PennsylvaniaVideo

Upper Burrell residents remain unclear about data center’s project scope

Police investigate murder-suicide in Seven Fields

Springdale Police charge resident for incident at ICE protest, accuse him of threatening officials

Penguins force Game 6 against Flyers with dose of luck, stiff defense

U.S./World

Trump and Charles greet each other warmly as the king begins a day of diplomacy in Washington

Trump and Charles greet each other warmly as the king begins a day of diplomacy in Washington

3 Min Read | 4 hours Ago

Most sunscreens harm corals. Here’s what you can do

Most sunscreens harm corals. Here’s what you can do

5 Min Read | 5 hours Ago

Trumps call for ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel — again — after morbid joke about first lady

Trumps call for ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel — again — after morbid joke about first lady

4 Min Read | 3 hours Ago

Iran’s economy has been battered — its leaders still think Trump will blink first

Iran’s economy has been battered — its leaders still think Trump will blink first

6 Min Read | 7 hours Ago

U.S. appears cold to Iranian proposal to end the war without a nuclear deal

U.S. appears cold to Iranian proposal to end the war without a nuclear deal

5 Min Read | 7 hours Ago

BP’s profit more than doubles in 1Q as Iran war continues and U.S. gas prices rise

BP’s profit more than doubles in 1Q as Iran war continues and U.S. gas prices rise

3 Min Read | 7 hours Ago

South Korean court convicts wife of ousted President Yoon on further corruption charges

Baby on board: Paramedics help passenger give birth just before Delta flight lands

Gunman, reportedly age 89, opens fire at 2 locations in Greek capital, wounding several people

Ukraine says it shot down 33,000 Russian drones in March, a monthly record

Pentagon can require reporters to be escorted during appeal process, judges rule

Kid Rock flies in Army helicopter weeks after flights near his house drew scrutiny

Man pleads guilty to plotting attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna, Austrian media report

Republicans in Congress push for Trump’s White House ballroom after shooting at media dinner

Politics

On social media, concerns and questions arise about a U.S. military draft

On social media, concerns and questions arise about a U.S. military draft

5 Min Read | 9 hours Ago

Ending the death penalty gains support from both parties in Pa. House

Ending the death penalty gains support from both parties in Pa. House

4 Min Read | 22 hours Ago

Former Pa. governors call on state leaders to make Shapiro’s security a priority

Former Pa. governors call on state leaders to make Shapiro’s security a priority

4 Min Read | 21 hours Ago

DC gala shooting suspect aired grievances against Trump in writings to family

DC gala shooting suspect aired grievances against Trump in writings to family

5 Min Read | 2 days Ago

Virginia Supreme Court considers whether to block voter-approved U.S. House map favoring Democrats

Virginia Supreme Court considers whether to block voter-approved U.S. House map favoring Democrats

3 Min Read | 1 day Ago

Close watch on how Trump and journalists will get along at White House correspondents’ dinner

Close watch on how Trump and journalists will get along at White House correspondents’ dinner

3 Min Read | 3 days Ago

Justice Department drops criminal probe of Fed chair Powell, likely clearing the way for Kevin Warsh

‘2 ways of calculating’: Trump defends his mathematically impossible calculations on drug prices

Congress keeps holding all-nighters, creating dysfunction after dark

Senate passes budget plan for ICE and Border Patrol in bid to reopen Homeland Security Department

Senate hearings with RFK Jr. put Bill Cassidy’s competing loyalties to Trump and science on display

Beneath Trump’s ballroom legal case: A brief history of the White House bunker

Virginia voters approve redistricting plan that could boost Democrats’ seats in Congress

Sen. Dave McCormick endorses Trump nominee for Fed chair

Health

Nebraska is becoming the 1st state to implement a Medicaid work requirement signed by Trump

Nebraska is becoming the 1st state to implement a Medicaid work requirement signed by Trump

4 Min Read | 8 hours Ago

North Huntingdon therapy collective aims to improve mental health counselors’ working conditions amid rising demands

North Huntingdon therapy collective aims to improve mental health counselors’ working conditions amid rising demands

4 Min Read | 6 hours Ago

CDC reports surge in antibiotic-resistant stomach bug

CDC reports surge in antibiotic-resistant stomach bug

3 Min Read | 23 hours Ago

Tick season seems to be off to a fast start, and some experts worry about future illnesses

Tick season seems to be off to a fast start, and some experts worry about future illnesses

4 Min Read | 3 days Ago

FDA plans ultra-fast review of 3 psychedelic drugs following Trump directive

FDA plans ultra-fast review of 3 psychedelic drugs following Trump directive

4 Min Read | 4 days Ago

How conspiracy theories about missing or dead scientists went from online forums to the White House

How conspiracy theories about missing or dead scientists went from online forums to the White House

5 Min Read | 4 days Ago

Drugmaker to seek FDA approval of Ozempic pill for diabetic kids

Trump reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug in a historic shift

U.S. health officials nix publication of a study on covid vaccine effectiveness

U.K. passes bill that will eventually ban cigarette purchases

Exploring barefoot trails on 2 continents as a way to connect with nature this Earth Day

Senate hearings with RFK Jr. put Bill Cassidy’s competing loyalties to Trump and science on display

Flu vaccine no longer mandated for U.S. troops, Pete Hegseth maintains

Mark Cuban weighs in on Kamala Harris, health care, before Pittsburgh visit

Business

Most sunscreens harm corals. Here’s what you can do

Most sunscreens harm corals. Here’s what you can do

5 Min Read | 5 hours Ago

Adopted and locked away: Kids promised ‘forever homes’ instead confined in for-profit institutions

Adopted and locked away: Kids promised ‘forever homes’ instead confined in for-profit institutions

19 Min Read | 6 hours Ago

BP’s profit more than doubles in 1Q as Iran war continues and U.S. gas prices rise

BP’s profit more than doubles in 1Q as Iran war continues and U.S. gas prices rise

3 Min Read | 7 hours Ago

United Arab Emirates says it will leave OPEC effective May 1

United Arab Emirates says it will leave OPEC effective May 1

2 Min Read | 7 hours Ago

North Huntingdon therapy collective aims to improve mental health counselors’ working conditions amid rising demands

North Huntingdon therapy collective aims to improve mental health counselors’ working conditions amid rising demands

4 Min Read | 6 hours Ago

Rising credit card fees prompt businesses to explore new payment methods

Rising credit card fees prompt businesses to explore new payment methods

5 Min Read | 1 day Ago

NFL Draft-driven restaurant traffic a tale of haves and have nots

Ford denies reported talks with Geely to bring China tech to U.S.

Pittsburgh, state leaders use NFL Draft to woo investors, promote region

Trump considers a taxpayer takeover of Spirit Airlines and would aim to resell carrier

Meta slashes 8,000 jobs, or 10% of its workforce, as Microsoft offers buyoutsVideo

Warner Bros. shareholders approve Paramount’s $81 billion takeover of the Hollywood giant

U.S. jobless claim filings rise modestly to 214,000 last week, remain at historically healthy levels

Cutting-edge Astrobotic rocket engine could fuel more efficient moon missions

Regional

Meal plan, fees raised at PennWest, room rates adjusted

Meal plan, fees raised at PennWest, room rates adjusted

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Police investigate murder-suicide in Seven Fields

Police investigate murder-suicide in Seven Fields

1 Min Read | 1 hour Ago

Morning Roundup: Pittsburgh demolition efforts expand; 3rd Laurel Highlands teacher placed on leave

Morning Roundup: Pittsburgh demolition efforts expand; 3rd Laurel Highlands teacher placed on leave

2 Min Read | 9 hours Ago

Laurel Highlands stream remains ‘impaired’ with elevated lead levels

Laurel Highlands stream remains ‘impaired’ with elevated lead levels

6 Min Read | 6 hours Ago

On social media, concerns and questions arise about a U.S. military draft

On social media, concerns and questions arise about a U.S. military draft

5 Min Read | 9 hours Ago

NFL Draft furniture to be sold at Pittsburgh’s Habitat for Humanity ReStore

NFL Draft furniture to be sold at Pittsburgh’s Habitat for Humanity ReStore

2 Min Read | 10 hours Ago

Boy dies in hit-and-run crash in Beaver County

Western PA experts offer what to serve at your Kentucky Derby party

WCCC president: college changes inevitable to achieve improvement

Slippery Rock, PennWest name schools after philanthropic backers

Homer City power plant: Citizens group to meet ahead of DEP pipeline hearing

State conservation officials plan to distribute ‘pocket meadow kits’ to foster native plants

PennWest merger undershot estimated tuition revenue by $63M, enrollment by 4,800 studentsVideo

Volunteer opportunities can make every day ‘Earth Day’

Education

Meal plan, fees raised at PennWest, room rates adjusted

Meal plan, fees raised at PennWest, room rates adjusted

1 Min Read | 4 hours Ago

West Mifflin School District creates trail walk and arboretum that serves wide audience

West Mifflin School District creates trail walk and arboretum that serves wide audience

3 Min Read | 9 hours Ago

More feedback needed before PPS school closure vote, say parents and activists

More feedback needed before PPS school closure vote, say parents and activists

5 Min Read | 20 hours Ago

Pitt’s new, $240M Victory Heights arena to give university athletics competitive, recruiting edge

Pitt’s new, $240M Victory Heights arena to give university athletics competitive, recruiting edge

3 Min Read | 18 hours Ago

College students wary of the job market are changing course in search of ‘AI-proof’ majors

College students wary of the job market are changing course in search of ‘AI-proof’ majors

5 Min Read | 1 day Ago

Pittsburgh area native and astronaut makes NFL Draft appearance

Pittsburgh area native and astronaut makes NFL Draft appearance

2 Min Read | 1 day Ago

Westmoreland Cultural Trust to recognize 64 high school seniors at ‘Achievement in the Arts’ ceremony

Seward man recognized with IUP’s aspiring alumni award

Duquesne University names student union in honor of outgoing president Ken Gormley, wifeVideo

Slippery Rock, PennWest name schools after philanthropic backers

North Siders, Perry alumni to announce 224th pick in NFL Draft

Greensburg Salem approves comprehensive plan

Yough School Board fills vacancy left by former member’s resignation

Westmoreland Envirothon: All winners in learning about the environment

Election

Virginia voters deciding on redistricting plan that could boost Democrats’ seats in Congress

Virginia voters deciding on redistricting plan that could boost Democrats’ seats in Congress

5 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Trump approval plummets among Latino voters — except in Florida, new poll finds

Trump approval plummets among Latino voters — except in Florida, new poll finds

4 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

Western Pa. congressional incumbents have upper hand over challengers in campaign cash

Western Pa. congressional incumbents have upper hand over challengers in campaign cash

2 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

Redistricting battle narrows for U.S. House as states seek partisan edge in November elections

Redistricting battle narrows for U.S. House as states seek partisan edge in November elections

6 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

Westmoreland County finalizes plans for May primary

Westmoreland County finalizes plans for May primary

2 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

Canadian PM Carney is on the verge of a majority government in a special election

Canadian PM Carney is on the verge of a majority government in a special election

2 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

Undeterred by past setbacks, perennial political candidates set sights on primary

A federal judge dismisses another DOJ lawsuit seeking voter data, this time in Massachusetts

Date set for special election in Butler County state House district

‘Revolution’ or ‘chaos’: The massive stakes if a Republican becomes California governor

Trump endorses Republican Steven Hilton for California governor, reordering wide-open race

Shapiro’s reelection campaign reports raising over $10M during first quarter

Shapiro holds wide lead over Garrity in race for Pa. governor, poll shows

Californians say democracy is in peril, state should enact voting rights protections, poll shows

Obituary Stories

Monte Coleman, who won 3 Super Bowls as a Washington linebacker, dies at 68

Monte Coleman, who won 3 Super Bowls as a Washington linebacker, dies at 68

2 Min Read | 2 days Ago

Michael Tilson Thomas, renowned conductor and composer, dies at 81

Michael Tilson Thomas, renowned conductor and composer, dies at 81

4 Min Read | 5 days Ago

Late TribLive reporter remembered by colleagues

Late TribLive reporter remembered by colleagues

3 Min Read | 5 days Ago

Dave Mason, co-founder of Traffic known for ‘We Just Disagree’ and ‘Feelin’ Alright,’ dies at 79

Dave Mason, co-founder of Traffic known for ‘We Just Disagree’ and ‘Feelin’ Alright,’ dies at 79

3 Min Read | 6 days Ago

Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat seeking a 13th term in Congress, dies at age 80

Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat seeking a 13th term in Congress, dies at age 80

2 Min Read | 6 days Ago

Patrick Muldoon, ‘Days of Our Lives’ and ‘Melrose Place’ actor, dies at 57

Patrick Muldoon, ‘Days of Our Lives’ and ‘Melrose Place’ actor, dies at 57

2 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Former players remember Springdale coaching great Dave Meloni

Sid Krofft, ‘H.R. Pufnstuf’ creator and children’s TV visionary, dies at 96

Pirates World Series champion Phil Garner dies at 76

Hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa dies at 68

Legendary mountaineer Jim Whittaker, the 1st American to summit Mount Everest, dies at 97

Dodgers great Davey Lopes, an infield fixture and record-setting base stealer, dies at 80

Auto pioneer Gary Bowser dies at 81

Daniel Unico, Duquesne basketball fan and businessman, dies at 99