Western PA Local News

Here from the beginning: Honoring Southwestern Pennsylvania’s Black history

Beaver Falls, New Castle men accused of selling cocaine as part of gang

Washington County man charged by grand jury with scheming to sell cocaine

Rabbi Dr. Abraham Twerski, founder of Gateway Rehab, dies from covid at 90

Snowfall lighter than predicted in Pittsburgh region; expect 4 inches or more over 2 days

Ghost kitchens creep across Western Pa., offering revenue boosts for struggling restaurants

Vaccine registration is ‘wild west’ for people without computers

Covid mutes Groundhog Day celebration; no throngs this year, but a virtual forecast set

Pennsylvania’s vaccine allocation could increase slightly by next week

Brayden Reynolds does it all for Chartiers Valley boys

In brief: Virtual coffee with the chief, chamber legislative forecast and more in Carnegie, South Fayette area

Klinefelter retires from Espy Post at Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall

Collier, Scott area real estate transactions for the week of Jan. 31

Latest coronavirus stats for the Carnegie, Bridgeville area

State grant to help fund upgrades to Collier parks this summer

The re-reopening of the Carnegie Carnegie

New Sheetz location in Collier to open next week

In brief: Chamber virtual summit, sock drive and more in Carnegie, South Fayette

Giant Eagle lauded for LGBTQ workplace policies

Hot start fuels Shady Side Academy boys in Section 3-3A win over Apollo-Ridge

Fox Chapel boys start to come together defensively during winning streak

Top stories from across the Lower Valley for the week of Jan. 25 

Sharpsburg seeks to fill council seat after longtime member Greg Domian resigns

The Herald area real estate transactions for the week of Jan. 31

Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church reopens its Harvest Fair for February

News briefs: Valentine’s fundraiser, blood drive, food collection and more

Fox Chapel’s Sophie Shao off to fast start in quest to defend WPIAL, PIAA championships

In brief: Block party to go, free tax prep help, women’s business network, library programs and more in Hampton

What to watch in WPIAL sports Feb. 1, 2021: Key girls basketball games

Hampton area real estate transactions for the week of Jan. 31

Hampton girls off to red-hot start after adopting up-tempo style

Hampton competitive spirit squad adapting to all-new calendar

Hampton area coronavirus cases following national trend

In brief: Ash Wednesday service, student art on display, glass recycling, college achievements and more in Hampton

Hampton area real estate transactions for the week of Jan. 24

Hampton heavyweight eager to test himself against Powerade field

Shaler girls basketball focused on limiting turnovers

Shaler boys basketball working to overcome personnel shuffles

Shaler area real estate transactions for the week of Jan. 31

Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church reopens its Harvest Fair for February

Iron Born Pizza’s Detroit-style slices find a home in Pittsburgh 

Coronavirus cases following national trend across Shaler Journal communities

Shaler man apologizes, ordered to halfway house for vandalizing police car during riot

Shaler Area agrees to sale of former elementary school to real estate company; township believed it was buyer

Kendra Clarke appointed to fill council vacancy in Etna

Gateway girls gaining experience against top competition

Eastern area real estate transactions for the week of Jan. 31

News briefs: Monroeville students make the dean’s lists

Cinemark set to reopen Pittsburgh-area theaters

WPIAL posts latest swimming and diving performance lists

2019 Monroeville Mall shooter apologizes, sentenced to up to 5 years

Monroeville Council appointments: Conflict of interest or symptom of widespread lack of civic duty?

Monroeville, Pitcairn continue to see slower rise of covid-19 cases

Allegheny County’s most recent vaccination appointments filled for age 65, older

Mother of Sorrows in Murrysville prepares for covid-safe Catholic Schools Week

Judge questions competency of Delmont man charged with attempting to murder neighbor

Westmoreland jury trials to resume in February

Franklin Regional to present survey on high school student concerns at Feb. 1 meeting

Eastern area real estate transactions for the week of Jan. 31

Murrysville upgrades its information system for code enforcement

Murrysville-area criminal charges filed, Jan. 28, 2021

Parks foundation raising money for sensory pathway at Murrysville Community Park

Events in the Murrysville area, Feb. 4, 2021, and beyond

Scholarships available, dean’s list and more for North Hills students, alumni

In Brief: Block Party to go, deer management discussion and more in the North Hills

North Hills real estate transactions for the week of Jan. 31

Cinemark set to reopen Pittsburgh-area theaters

North Hills coronavirus cases following national trend

Khalil Dinkins’ double-double helps North Allegheny top North Hills in overtime

North Allegheny’s Marshall Middle School switching to remote learning because of covid cases

North Hills real estate transactions for the week of Jan. 24

School news: art exhibit, band competition and more in the North Hills

Hempfield boys attack basket, handle Norwin

Norwin notebook: Giansante headed to Western Carolina

Attempted homicide charges added against man stemming from Irwin bar fight

Westmoreland jury trials to resume in February

Eastern area real estate transactions for the week of Jan. 31

Norwin-area briefs, Jan. 28, 2021, and beyond

Norwin-area criminal charges filed, Jan. 28, 2021

Penn Township man sentenced to probation for role in fatal North Huntingdon crash

Westmoreland pension fund hits record value of more than $500M

Penn Hills man sentenced for Allegheny Township child’s zombie-like appearance

Penn Hills grad Sherron Schifino hitting stride for Point Park basketball

Penn Hills senior swimmer getting up to speed after knee injury

Eastern area real estate transactions for the week of Jan. 31

Verona officials hire consultant to help with borough manager search

Verona Council appoints new member to replace its former president

Penn Hills Library eyeing switch to nonprofit status

Penn Hills School Board OKs advertising proposed 2021-22 budget with near 8% tax hike 

Penn Hills School District planning to have students back in school 4 days a week

Eastern area real estate transactions for the week of Jan. 31

Rebecca Calisti Tyburski announces run for Penn Township district judge seat

Penn-Trafford-area criminal charges filed, Jan. 28, 2021

Western Pa. schools receive grants to improve cafeterias

Penn-Trafford’s Warrior Stadium reopens following closure

Penn Township man sentenced to probation for role in fatal North Huntingdon crash

Westmoreland pension fund hits record value of more than $500M

Mt. Lebanon native Mark Cuban gives business advice to Penn-Trafford students

Excela planning for vaccine distribution when supplies become available

In Brief: Block Party to go, historical society revival and more in Pine, Richland

Pine, Richland real estate transactions for the week of Jan. 31

Pine-Richland grad focuses on defense to earn starting role at Binghamton

Latest coronavirus stats for Pine, Richland

In Brief: 3rd-grade author, senior citizen rebate and more in Pine, Richland

Pine, Richland real estate transactions for the week of Jan. 24

Led by Kelin Laffey, Pine-Richland wrestling ahead of schedule

Joey Dudkowski shoots Pine-Richland into contention

Student news: Dean’s list, virtual productions and more in Pine, Richland

GoFundMe effort launched to help keep Nesbit’s Lanes in Plum in business

Fox Chapel rallies past Plum, grinds out Section 2-5A victory

Winning, not points or records, motivates Plum girls basketball standout Montue

Plum, Oakmont continue to see somewhat slower rise of covid-19 cases

Plum School District to have all students back to full-time, in-person learning in March

Riverview elementary students to start in-school classes 4 days a week starting Monday

In brief: Plum Republican Committee changes January meeting; kindergarten registration open in Plum

Eastern area real estate transactions for the week of Jan. 24

High school rifle season looks different this year

In brief: Child Health Association virtual fundraiser, free tax prep and more around Sewickley

Senior Max Belt has turned into a Swiss Army knife for Sewickley Academy

WPIAL champ Isabel Huang of Quaker Valley picking up where she left off last season

Sewickley area real estate transactions for the week of Jan. 31

Dean’s list, virtual performances and more for Sewickley area students, alumni

Why Sewickley Heights had a shockingly high case rate of covid-19

Allegheny County inks 35-year deal to use hydropower generated in Emsworth for government buildings

Latest Sewickley area coronavirus stats

Sewickley’s Crazy Mocha hosting ’20/20 is Hindsight’ art exhibition 

St. Clair Hospital brings covid-19 vaccine to ‘thrilled’ seniors at low-income apartments

Laurel Highlands too much for Thomas Jefferson

Brentwood’s Mallory Daly, other freshmen make instant impact

Baldwin competitive cheer squad pivots to virtual routine, makes nationals

Judge to rule on Crack’d Egg restaurant closure order next week

South Hills real estate transactions for the week of Jan. 31

Vassar scholarship, dean’s list and more news for South Hills alumni

Crack’d Egg restaurant owner tells judge she will never require masks

Feds: Bridgeville man accused in Capitol riot said he would do it again