Western PA Local News

Giant Eagle needs pennies, offers double their value in gift cards

Expected lapse in SNAP benefits puts food banks in crisis

Boo! Rain could haunt trick-or-treaters this Halloween in Western Pa.

Union: PennWest to furlough more than a dozen employees

Pennsylvania AG announces fentanyl seizures

Part of Parkway East among Top 10 riskiest roads in major cities

CMU study on brain-hand interaction could improve prosthetics

New podcast shares voices of those impacted in Tree of Life shooting

50 years of 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show': looking back at the ultimate cult film

Shots fired after fight at apartment complex near Slippery Rock University campus

Uniontown man convicted of 1st-degree murder in wife’s 2023 death

Morning Roundup: Man stabbed in Pittsburgh's East Hills; officials warn of scam targeting SNAP users

Pittsburgh man fatally struck in hit and run on Pa. Turnpike

Pitt to deploy new AI tool to assist students, faculty

Pa. officials roll up sleeves for covid shots and encourage residents to follow

Average age of first-time mothers rises over 31 at Allegheny Health Network hospitals

Webkinz World returns to internet browsers after hiatus

Heating bill help delayed for low-income Pennsylvanians amid federal shutdown

Morning Roundup: Free health clinic at convention center; traffic calming projects start in Hill District

Bethel Park student achievements for the week of Oct. 28, 2025

Bethel Park real estate transactions for the week of Oct. 26, 2025

Unsung hero Jack Johnson packs punch for Bethel Park defense

Workhorse David Dennison fuels high-octane Bethel Park offense

Bethel Park savors 3rd straight section title, wants more

Bark or Treat at Hartwood Acres Park

7 candidates vie for 4 Bethel Park School Board seats

Bethel Park honors residents over age 90

Ave Maria Academy balloon rosary connects students through prayer

Bethel Park council race has 4 contested wards

Bethel Park councilmen honor Joey Fabus with memorial bench

Jack Allen faces Jon Lloyd in Bethel Park mayoral race

Doubles victory lifts Quaker Valley in WPIAL team tennis thriller; Shady Side Academy reigns in 3A

Upper St. Clair outscores Bethel Park for important Allegheny Six win

Bethel Park School District program promotes reading relatability

Franklin Park teen establishes nonprofit clothing company to help victims of domestic abuse

Moon edges Bethel Park in Allegheny Six Conference opener

North Allegheny among 6 Western Pa. districts accepted into League of Innovative Schools

Bethel Park student achievements for the week of Sept. 23, 2025

Chartiers Valley to deploy AI school safety platform

Fox Chapel, South Fayette again to face off for WPIAL Class 3A girls soccer title

In brief: Bridgeville, Carnegie area news and events, week of Oct. 27, 2025 and beyond

Building connections: Fall teen programming update; welcome to youth library assistant

Chartiers Valley area real estate transactions, week of Oct. 26, 2025

8 alums inducted into South Fayette's hall of fame

8 candidates in running for 4 Bridgeville Council seats

Falcioni, LaSota square off for Heidelberg mayor; council race has 4 candidates

Carlynton's 'Literacy Under the Lights' engages kids with reading

Cruise Lamanna's goal in 2OT lifts Franklin Regional past Chartiers Valley in WPIAL quarters

Plum girls take care of business in WPIAL 1st round with shutout of Chartiers Valley

McLaughlin Run Bridge No. 6 in Bridgeville to be repaired

Led by Tyler Eber, Thomas Jefferson grounds and pounds Chartiers Valley to secure playoff spot

Copeland, DeBlasio candidates for Bridgeville mayor

6 seek 3 seats on Collier Commissioners board

Colts bolt: Annual run a fun day for Chartiers Valley youngsters

3 incumbents, 2 newcomers in Carlynton School Board race

5 candidates seek 4 seats on the Chartiers Valley School Board

Ground game helps Trinity rout Chartiers Valley

Fox Chapel finds golden goal in final minutes, stops South Fayette bid for WPIAL 3-peat

Fox Chapel captures elusive WPIAL field hockey title

Retired Hampton officer finds calling at Blessed Trinity, Holy Cross schools

Fox Chapel ousts Plum to keep WPIAL repeat bid alive

Fox Chapel, South Fayette again to face off for WPIAL Class 3A girls soccer title

Sophomore nets OT winner to send Fox Chapel past Plum to WPIAL finals

A-K Valley high school soccer playoff preview capsules for Oct. 28, 2025

Schools working to keep children fed ahead of potential SNAP benefits shutdown

In brief: New library partnership, paranormal fundraiser and more in Sharpsburg area

Fox Chapel mayoral candidates are a current councilman and a political newcomer

Peace poles installed at Fox Chapel Area School District schools

Sharpsburg has 5 candidates vying for 4 council seats

Blawnox water rescue boat ramps up safety from Harrison to Pittsburgh

Fox Chapel area real estate transactions for the week of Oct. 26, 2025

Get 'glossed' at the newest hair salon in Sharpsburg

Volunteer wears 'many hats' promoting Sharpsburg

A-K Valley high school soccer playoff preview capsules for Oct. 27, 2025

Mt. Pleasant girls dispatch Shady Side Academy, clear quarterfinal hurdle

Shady Side Academy savors upset win in WPIAL girls soccer playoffs

Retired Hampton officer finds calling at Blessed Trinity, Holy Cross schools

North Hills real estate transactions for the week of Oct. 26, 2025

Bark or Treat at Hartwood Acres Park

North Hills Community Outreach's breakfast for local leaders emphasizes need for collaboration

In brief: Happenings in the Hampton area

Hampton High School principal provided spark for CMU coding academy for high-schoolers

Get hooked: Rug-making craft event to be held at Shaler North Hills Library

North Hills real estate transactions for the week of Oct. 19, 2026

Hampton's Josh Wukitch motivated for return to WPIAL championships

Hampton girls soccer goes into attack mode to earn WPIAL playoff spot

‘Life-changing’: Task force promotes advocacy, education for families of children with disabilities

Illusionist to headline fundraiser to end shame of substance abuse, mental health disorders

5 candidates vie for 4 seats on Hampton School Board

4 vying for 3 seats on Hampton Council

Tracking effort helping to boost Shaler-Hampton EMS response times

North Hills real estate transactions for the week of Oct. 12, 2025

Morning Roundup: Police accuse 3 Pittsburgh area men of trying to buy sex in Ohio

North Hills real estate transactions for the week of Oct. 5, 2025

Suspect in Hampton hit-and-run found submerged in creek after crash, police say

Lane restrictions scheduled for Route 8 in Shaler, Etna, PennDOT announces

Titans playoff game prompts Etna, Shaler to start trick-or-treating early

2023 Shaler Area graduate killed in hit-and-run on Pennsylvania Turnpike, state police say

Permits may allow metal detecting at Shaler's Fall Run Park; finds to be displayed at library 

North Hills real estate transactions for the week of Oct. 26, 2025

Bark or Treat at Hartwood Acres Park

North Hills Community Outreach's breakfast for local leaders emphasizes need for collaboration

Shaler Area High School thespians to stage 3 showings of 'Best Christmas Pageant Ever'

Free store open to all students at Shaler Area High School

Shaler schedules presentation for parks and recreation master plan

Shaler Area teens inspired by Eradicate Hate Student Summit in Pittsburgh

Get hooked: Rug-making craft event to be held at Shaler North Hills Library

Shaler upends Franklin Regional in PK shootout to earn long-awaited playoff win

At the library: Here are some upcoming events at the Glenshaw, Millvale and Shaler North Hills facilities

In brief: Happenings across the Shaler Journal area

Shaler Area's competitive cheerleading team is back after 6 years

Shaler inducts latest class into Athletic Hall of Fame

Shaler moves in right direction with win over nemesis North Hills

Shaler barges back into boys soccer playoffs with breakthrough season

Schools working to keep children fed ahead of potential SNAP benefits shutdown

Young Gateway volleyball team builds for future

Gateway caps conference play with win over Latrobe

Monroeville area: Fall Swing Bingo, ceramics presentation, Thanksgiving dinners, more

Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Oct. 26, 2025

Tips for Cops fundraiser has huge turnout; organizers set goal of $6,000 to help needy

'Dawn of the Dead' fans haunt Monroeville Mall, mourn film site's proposed demolition

Only 1 seat in play for Monroeville council; multiple candidates running unopposed

7 candidates vie for 4 Gateway school board seats

Monroeville area: Pumpkin patch, bingo, pancake breakfast, more

5 candidates compete for 4 Pitcairn council seats

Gateway will honor veterans, mark end of Vietnam War

Gateway parents request competitive cheer team, board laments state budget impasse

Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Oct. 19, 2025

Monroeville Heritage Day spotlights appreciation of history, preservation

Monroeville man killed in crash on I-79 berm

Jury convicts Aliquippa man of shooting Monroeville police sergeant

Defendant in Monroeville police shooting testifies that he was wrongly accused

Friends, family reflect on Gateway's Terry Smith coaching Penn State: 'He just cared so much'

Murrsyville man held for trial after attack with baseball bat

Murrysville considers creating registry for vacant properties

Murrysville council rejects rezoning request for multi-phase development off Wilson Road

Schools working to keep children fed ahead of potential SNAP benefits shutdown

Franklin Regional students prepare for battle in 'Lion, Witch & the Wardrobe'

Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Oct. 26, 2025

Write-ins help fill slate of candidates for Delmont council

Franklin Regional boys soccer bolstered by high seed in WPIAL playoffs

Salem man accused of driving drunk in Route 22 crash that injured 3 others

5 candidates compete for 4 open seats on Franklin Regional School Board

Murrysville council candidates zero in on comprehensive plan update

Murrysville area: Veterans dinner, used book sale and more

Murrysville has few options to protect traffic light control boxes

Cruise Lamanna's goal in 2OT lifts Franklin Regional past Chartiers Valley in WPIAL quarters

Shaler upends Franklin Regional in PK shootout to earn long-awaited playoff win

Murrysville man accused in beating of 2 people with baseball bat

Allegheny Township artist featured at Murrysville library art gallery

Delmont man charged with weapon possession, fighting with police

Franklin Regional grad Nico Megaludis returning to mat in Real American Freestyle league

Bark or Treat at Hartwood Acres Park

North Hills Community Outreach's breakfast for local leaders emphasizes need for collaboration

Get hooked: Rug-making craft event to be held at Shaler North Hills Library

North Hills real estate transactions for the week of Oct. 19, 2026

North Hills girls tennis posts breakthrough year

North Hills notebook: After slow start, Indians start to find success

‘Life-changing’: Task force promotes advocacy, education for families of children with disabilities

Illusionist to headline fundraiser to end shame of substance abuse, mental health disorders

North Hills marks Homecoming 2025 with close pink-out game against Shaler, night of dancing

Suspect in Ross Park Mall shooting surrenders to police; 2 other juveniles charged

100-year-old D-Day veteran recounts his life, service for West View church senior lunch crowd

At the library: Here are some upcoming programs at Northland Public Library

Ross residents to choose commissioners in 4 of 9 voting wards

4 incumbents among 8 candidates vying for North Hills School Board

Ross announces weeklong closure of municipal building, community center for paving

A hero's homecoming: Pittsburgh WWII serviceman, unknown for 80 years, laid to rest

North Hills real estate transactions for the week of Oct. 12, 2025

Pittsburgh WWII serviceman, unknown for 80 years, coming home to rest

Cash 5 lottery ticket sold at Sheetz in Ross lands $675,000 jackpot

Haunted Path in Irwin: Fascination with Halloween helps feed the needy

6 Westmoreland karate athletes recognized at international competition

Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Oct. 26, 2025

Dancin' In The Streets

Westmoreland high school soccer playoff preview capsule for Oct. 27, 2025

Plum boys outlast Norwin in penalty shootout to advance to soccer semifinals

Norwin soccer teams relish home playoff games before stadium remodel

Giovanni Rothrauff rushes for career-record 260 yards as Norwin clips Mt. Lebanon to clinch 3rd place

Freshman helps Norwin to 2OT playoff win over Mt. Lebanon

Norwin girls, Hempfield boys win WPIAL 3A cross country titles

Norwin set for one last football game before massive stadium renovation

Irwin to hold Halloween parade Saturday

Final Class 6A playoff berths on the line as Mt. Lebanon visits Norwin in Week 9

Norwin boys take care of Woodland Hills, set up showdown with Plum

Norwin stadium demo project set to begin in early November

Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Oct. 19, 2025

Tristyn Tavares leads Norwin on winning drive to top Canon-McMillan, close in on playoff spot

North Huntingdon zoning board rejects request for gun shop at banquet center

North Huntingdon man accused of recording police, disrupting meeting, endangering official ordered to stand trial

Fall ball program the latest signpost in Penn Hills baseball's rebuilding efforts

Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Oct. 26, 2025

Tips for Cops fundraiser has huge turnout; organizers set goal of $6,000 to help needy

Mustang miracle: Plum beats Penn Hills on kicker's last-second TD on blocked field goal

In brief: Happenings in the Penn Hills area

7 candidates look to fill 4 Penn Hills School Board seats

3 candidates look to fill 2 seats on Penn Hills Council

Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Oct. 19, 2025

Portion of Penn Hills roadway closed after water main break Saturday

Federal authorities announce the apprehension of 19 fugitives

‘Life-changing’: Task force promotes advocacy, education for families of children with disabilities

Verona high-rise evacuated after police say man intentionally set off sprinklers

Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Oct. 12, 2025

Fugitive taken into custody in Penn Hills as part of FBI drug trafficking investigation Thursday

Authorities mum about FBI activity on Veronica Drive in Penn Hills

Lower Burrell VFW's Vietnam-era helicopter restored with help from Forbes Road students

Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Oct. 5, 2025

State lawmakers to host senior health fair in Oakmont

Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Sept. 28, 2025

Penn-Trafford notebook: Mia Williams geared up for PIAA tennis tournament

6 Westmoreland karate athletes recognized at international competition

Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Oct. 26, 2025

Yacamelli leads Penn-Trafford as Warriors celebrate senior night with win over Latrobe

Penn-Trafford freshman installs 'Kindness Rock Garden' at Children's Home

Penn-Trafford notebook: Ben Grabowski keys win over rival Franklin Regional

Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Oct. 19, 2025

Highlight-reel goal helps Mars boys soccer advance past Penn-Trafford in WPIAL 1st round

Penn-Trafford cruises past Armstrong to seize playoff spot

Theatre Factory prepares to stage 'Beetlejuice Jr.'

Penn-Trafford inducts 8 alumni into Hall of Fame

Penn-Trafford notebook: Warriors rally to keep the Victory Bell

Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Oct. 12, 2025

Grabowski's big runs help Penn-Trafford race past rival Franklin Regional

Penn Township dental office plans free care day for veterans, service members

Norwin clinches 1st outright section title in 6 years with win over Penn-Trafford

Penn-Trafford notebook: Nick Turowski sparks WVU to win at Nemacolin

Penn-Trafford blanks Norwin, looks to challenge for PIHL Class 2A title

Late Trafford Elementary teacher prioritized connection with students

Pine-Richland wins road game vs. North Allegheny to claim 7th straight WPIAL field hockey title

Northern Regional Police Department, towns weigh pros, cons of options for headquarters

$56K parent-teacher group gift to place roof over Eden Hall outdoor classroom in Richland

$3M winning Golden Ticket scratch-off sold at Richland Shop ’n Save

North Hills real estate transactions for the week of Oct. 26, 2025

Bark or Treat at Hartwood Acres Park

Dyslexia simulation reveals challenges 20% of population faces

McCandless-Franklin Park Ambulance Authority in talks with AHN on new ambulance post

New Kensington native Jonna Banko to be part of Rockettes' 100th anniversary

North Hills Community Outreach's breakfast for local leaders emphasizes need for collaboration

Slates of candidates battle for 4 seats on, control of the Pine-Richland School Board

Pine-Richland doubles electric buses in fleet to 6

Pine-Richland students prepare to stage 'The Election' for fall play

Pine's 1st Halloween Spooktacular dubbed success with turnout of nearly 300 children

Pine-Richland School Board members not facing election support pursuing tax increase exception

In brief: Happenings across the North Hills Journal area

At the library: A roundup of events at Northern Tier Library

Get hooked: Rug-making craft event to be held at Shaler North Hills Library

In brief: Happenings across the Pine Creek Journal area

Sophomore nets OT winner to send Fox Chapel past Plum to WPIAL finals

A-K Valley high school soccer playoff preview capsules for Oct. 28, 2025

In brief: Plum, Oakmont area news, events for the week of Oct. 27, 2025

A-K Valley high school soccer playoff preview capsules for Oct. 27, 2025

Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Oct. 26, 2025

Plum boys outlast Norwin in penalty shootout to advance to soccer semifinals

Plum golfers cap season at WPIAL tournament

Senior class helps Plum volleyball tackle season's challenges with gusto

Mustang miracle: Plum beats Penn Hills on kicker's last-second TD on blocked field goal

Plum girls finally notch playoff win over Mars

8 candidates vie for 4 seats on Plum Council

4 Republicans, 4 Democrats seek open seats on Plum School Board

Family of late oncology nurse starts CCAC endowment for non-traditional students

Plum girls take care of business in WPIAL 1st round with shutout of Chartiers Valley

In brief: Plum, Oakmont area news, events for the week of Oct. 20, 2025

Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Oct. 19, 2025

A-K Valley athletes of the week: Plum's Olivia Bigger, Riverview's Greg Morse

Riverview, Plum cross country teams set for WPIAL championship meet

Plum hockey reloads to make another run at Penguins Cup playoffs

In brief: Winter maintenance agreement, tree planting and more in Sewickley area

Giant Eagle gives opening dates for standalone pharmacies in Mt. Washington, Sewickley

Sewickley Academy gets revenge on Springdale, advances to WPIAL Class A final

Freeport blanks Quaker Valley to set up another meeting with section rival Burrell

Deer Lakes uses quick-strike offense to down Quaker Valley in clash of elite 2A programs

Sewickley Herald notebook: Sewickley Academy soccer teams fare well in opening round

With success of boys, girls teams, Sewickley area becomes epicenter of Western Pa. soccer

Defense holds key for Quaker Valley boys in section championship season

Quaker Valley's Mia Gartley shows multi-sport skills in cross country, volleyball, track

Sewickley area real estate transactions for the week of Oct. 26, 2025

Shabbat services, after school groups and more at Sewickley area houses of worship

Koala Boutique opens in Sewickley

Sewickley Hills council candidates decline to answer election questions

Osborne Elementary students recognize National Walk & Roll to School Day

In brief: Child Health Association fundraiser, fall events and more in Sewickley area

Sewickley Academy students showing a pair of 1-act plays

Many Quaker Valley area races uncontested in the November election

Quaker Valley Best Buddies Carnival raises more than $4,000

Strong goaltending helps Quaker Valley hockey get off to solid start

Thomas Jefferson volleyball shows will to win in another section championship season

South Hills Record notebook: Vince Sortino to take over as WPIAL executive director

Jefferson Hills voters to choose from 7 candidates seeking 4 council seats

Afflicted Baldwin native’s nonprofit fights rare spinal disease

South Hills real estate transactions for the week of Oct. 26, 2025

New-York style F&F Pizzeria opens in former Bado's space in Mt. Lebanon

Pleasant Hills voters to chose from 5 candidates seeking 4 council seats

6 candidates vie for 5 West Jefferson Hills school director spots

Medical examiner identifies woman killed in January in Upper St. Clair house fire

Longtime Whitehall Mayor Jim Nowalk facing Chris Mooney in general election

5 candidates compete for 4 spots on Baldwin-Whitehall School Board

8 running for 4 seats on Whitehall borough council

Trib HSSN football player of the week for Oct. 19, 2025 

1 person treated after being trapped under wires in South Park Township

Led by Tyler Eber, Thomas Jefferson grounds and pounds Chartiers Valley to secure playoff spot

Leechburg looks to rebound vs. Brentwood with Eastern Conference playoff implications on the line

Thomas Jefferson routs Ringgold behind Eber's 6 rushing touchdowns

Cause and manner of death released for Castle Shannon teen killed in September arson

Mt. Lebanon’s Daya returns with new album 'Til Every Petal Drops' after nearly a decade away