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East Allegheny elementary student dies after being hit by car in West Mifflin

East Allegheny elementary student dies after being hit by car in West Mifflin

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Trump says Ukraine and Russia are ‘closer than ever’ to peace after talks with Zelenskyy

Trump says Ukraine and Russia are ‘closer than ever’ to peace after talks with Zelenskyy

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Death of woman in Pittsburgh’s Perry North neighborhood ‘suspicious,’ police say

Death of woman in Pittsburgh’s Perry North neighborhood ‘suspicious,’ police say

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Winter storm threatens to bring blizzards and ice to parts of the U.S., hampering holiday travel

Winter storm threatens to bring blizzards and ice to parts of the U.S., hampering holiday travel

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Duquesne Light restores power to nearly all impacted by outages

Duquesne Light restores power to nearly all impacted by outages

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Midair helicopter crash in New Jersey leaves 1 dead and another critically injured

Midair helicopter crash in New Jersey leaves 1 dead and another critically injured

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The Cadet Restaurant in Manor Township, along with mascot Cowboy Sam, bid farewell

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

Squirrel Hill’s Murray Avenue Grill closing after nearly 40 years

Looking back on pop culture that had Western Pennsylvania buzzing in 2025

Judge blocks access to UPMC transgender care records

AI prompts increased human interaction at this cyber security company

Allentown shooting leaves man in critical condition

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

U.S./World

Trump says Ukraine and Russia are ‘closer than ever’ to peace after talks with Zelenskyy

Trump says Ukraine and Russia are ‘closer than ever’ to peace after talks with Zelenskyy

4 Min Read | 2 days Ago

Winter storm threatens to bring blizzards and ice to parts of the U.S., hampering holiday travel

Winter storm threatens to bring blizzards and ice to parts of the U.S., hampering holiday travel

4 Min Read | 2 days Ago

New York subway ends its MetroCard era and switches fully to tap-and-go fares

New York subway ends its MetroCard era and switches fully to tap-and-go fares

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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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Lawsuit accuses deputies at L.A. women’s jail of sexual abuse, watching inmates shower

Lawsuit accuses deputies at L.A. women’s jail of sexual abuse, watching inmates shower

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Russia strikes Ukraine’s capital and kills at least 1 person a day before Zelenskyy-Trump meeting

Russia strikes Ukraine’s capital and kills at least 1 person a day before Zelenskyy-Trump meeting

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Italian authorities arrest 9 for allegedly funding Hamas through charities

At least 15 injured in a knife and chemical attack at a factory in Japan

Indonesian rescuers search for Spanish family after boat sinks near Komodo Island

Winter storm snarls U.S. holiday travel across Northeast, Great Lakes

Federal judge to hold hearing on whether Kilmar Abrego Garcia is being vindictively prosecuted

Palestinian man kills 2 in car-ramming and stabbing attack in northern Israel; 2 others injured

Massive crash on a highway in Japan kills 1 and injures 26 as the holiday season starts

California withdraws lawsuit challenging Trump’s $4 billion high-speed rail funding cut

Politics

Shapiro poised to become nation’s highest-paid governor

Shapiro poised to become nation’s highest-paid governor

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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt pregnant with 2nd child

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt pregnant with 2nd child

6 Min Read | 1 week 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

6 Min Read | 1 week Ago

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

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

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

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

6 Min Read | 1 week Ago

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

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

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Heritage Foundation suffers defections as MAGA tensions grow

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

Nicki Minaj surprises conservatives with praise for Trump, Vance at Arizona event

Trump is leaning on son-in-law Jared Kushner for difficult diplomacy

Turning Point showcases the discord that Republicans like Vance will need to navigate in the future

Epstein files offer scant new insight into his crimes or how he avoided serious prosecution

Trump’s ‘A+++++’ economy collides with reality in Allentown, a city critical to the midterms

Takeaways from the Justice Department’s initial release of Epstein files, mandated by Congress

Health

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

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

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

5 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

U.S. regulators approve Wegovy pill for weight loss

U.S. regulators approve Wegovy pill for weight loss

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

Trump administration moves to cut off transgender care for children

VA disputes memo that says Pittsburgh will slash 10% of its positions

UPMC could keep gender-affirming care patient records anonymous, per DOJ request

Caregivers in Pa. are celebrating a rare pay boost, but long-term funding issues linger

House Speaker Mike Johnson rebuffs efforts to extend health care subsidies, pushing ahead with GOP plan

Business

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

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

3 Min Read | 6 days Ago

AI prompts increased human interaction at this cyber security company

AI prompts increased human interaction at this cyber security company

3 Min Read | 6 days Ago

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

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

3 Min Read | 6 days Ago

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Federal agency recommends 2 safety recommendations in Clairton Coke Works plant

John Dorfman: An X-Ray view of the Magnificent 7

Consumer confidence slides in December to lowest level since U.S. tariffs rolled out in April

Fast shipping is increasing emissions. Here’s why delivery has become more polluting

Cranberry approves next step for Meijer superstore development

U.S. economy expands at surprisingly strong 4.3% annual rate in 3rd quarter

Supreme Court Justice Alito grants Post-Gazette time to fight 3rd Circuit panel decision

Larry Ellison guarantees $40.4 billion in Paramount’s hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery

Regional

Iconic Terrible Towel has been waving for 50 years

Iconic Terrible Towel has been waving for 50 years

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1 person flown to hospital after West Kittanning crash

1 person flown to hospital after West Kittanning crash

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

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

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Icy road conditions on tap Friday for Pittsburgh-area motorists

Icy road conditions on tap Friday for Pittsburgh-area motorists

3 Min Read | 6 days Ago

Robotic-assisted technology diagnoses lung cancer more quickly

Robotic-assisted technology diagnoses lung cancer more quickly

3 Min Read | 6 days Ago

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

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

3 Min Read | 6 days Ago

Oakmont Elks lodge Christmas dinner blends tradition, community, holiday spirit

Travelers on Friday will face tough weather conditions, PennDOT to limit speed on interstates

PJM’s power auction shortfall could lead to increased blackout risks in Pa., other states

More than 100 academic offerings on PennWest’s chopping block

All 750 Clairton City students get grocery gift cards for Christmas

Pedestrian struck and killed in Brownsville

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

Dreaming of a white Christmas? Dream on

Education

All 750 Clairton City students get grocery gift cards for Christmas

All 750 Clairton City students get grocery gift cards for Christmas

3 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

3 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

Pitt staff union members to get 2.5% wage increase

3 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

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

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

3 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

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

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

3 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

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

Pittsburgh Public Schools to ban cellphone use during school day

Pittsburgh-area natives share their stories of Brown University shooting

Some fees waived for students at closing Penn State branch campuses

Election

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

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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

2 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

2 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

2 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

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Westmoreland to break 200 election ties with draws from a jar

Westmoreland to break 200 election ties with draws from a jar

2 Min Read | 2 months Ago

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

Cross-filing backfires for some Allegheny County judicial candidates

Obituary Stories

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

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

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

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

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

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

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‘Buck Rogers’ star Gil Gerard dies at 82

‘Buck Rogers’ star Gil Gerard dies at 82

8 Min Read | 2 months Ago

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

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

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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

Steve Cropper, guitarist and member of Stax Records’ Booker T and the M.G.’s, dies at 84Video

Eugene Hasenfus, key figure in 1980s Iran-Contra affair, dies at 84

Fuzzy Zoeller, 2-time major champion haunted by racist joke about Tiger Woods, dies at 74

One of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre’s last survivors, Viola Ford Fletcher, dies at 111Video

Jimmy Cliff, reggae giant and star of landmark film ‘The Harder They Come,’ dead at 81