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Pittsburgh
New Pitt institute looks to space for insight on earthly illnesses
How cold is it? Pittsburgh is breaking records
PNC Foundation to give Pittsburgh $2M for snow removal equipment
Ice forces closure of Allegheny River traffic, disrupting Pittsburgh shipping
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Jan. 30-Feb. 1
Pittsburgh woman dies after car careens off Parkway East into Monongahela River
2026 Pittsburgh/Allegheny County homicide victims
Preserving National Opera House important for Pittsburgh and beyond
UPMC gives $10M to Pittsburgh for ambulances, freeing up money for snowplows
PRT says nearly all bus lines running normally again
Allegheny
‘We go in the snow’: First responders in North Hills remain ready for emergencies
Sweetwater Center for the Arts to celebrate Folk February with 2 musical performances
2026 Pittsburgh/Allegheny County homicide victims
Preserving National Opera House important for Pittsburgh and beyond
Pollution control equipment breaks down at Clairton Coke Works
Larry Cervi, beloved arts director and founder of East End Kids, dies
Student-conceived Highlander Hub store opens at Baldwin High School
Allegheny County GOP Chairman Jason Richey to run for lieutenant governor
Veteran prosecutor who helmed Pittsburgh synagogue shooting case named U.S. Attorney for Western Pa.
Man who led police on hours-long chase up frozen Allegheny River remains jailed
Westmoreland
Former youth football director charged with taking more than $227,000 in league funds
Fundraisers organized for victims of separate North Huntingdon fires
North Huntingdon gets state grant for Indian Lake rehab project
Hempfield woman charged in husband’s shooting death pushes for speedy trial
Lawsuit claims parents allowed ‘party house’ that led to fatal dirt bike crash of Norwin teens
Westmoreland happenings: Valentine’s dance, theater, bingo, more
Back to business: Local shops, restaurants come back to life after snowstorm
Here are 5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: Jan. 30-Feb. 1
Franklin Regional grad completes 1st short film through University of Pittsburgh fellowshipVideo
Development authority planned by Hempfield with focus on former prison property
Valley News Dispatch
Faces of the Valley: PR director leaves Allegheny Valley School District after 3 decades
Springdale’s agreement with ICE brings fear closer to home for some local immigrants
Brackenridge Salvation Army weekly free lunches to continue
Town hall scheduled on proposed statewide cellphone ban in schools
Ben Franklin-signed land grant in Upper Burrell ‘quite the conversation piece’
Retired Fox Chapel attorney ranks 3rd in nation for niche sport of stair climbing
Funeral fund established for 3-year-old girl who died in Natrona
Scenes from the Valley: Images captured in the Alle-Kiski Valley from Jan. 22-29, 2026
The Stroller, Jan. 30, 2026: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Public input sought for Parks Township dump cleanup plans
Regional
Former youth football director charged with taking more than $227,000 in league funds
Springdale’s agreement with ICE brings fear closer to home for some local immigrants
How cold is it? Pittsburgh is breaking records
4 people injured in explosion at metal fabricating plant
Flashback foods: The hunger for favorite foods from the past
Giant Eagle again offers free home grocery delivery in wake of snowstorm
Veteran prosecutor who helmed Pittsburgh synagogue shooting case named U.S. Attorney for Western Pa.
Get used to the snow, forecasters say it could be here until March
CMU to launch AI platform designed to assist students in introductory courses
No injuries reported after gunshots fired toward police in Aliquippa
Bethel Park Journal
Bethel Park student achievements for the week of Jan. 27, 2026
Bethel Park real estate transactions for the week of Jan. 25, 2026
Bethel Park notebook: Wrestler captures county championship
Bethel Park’s Xavier Jackson relishes chance to cap high school career at all-star game
Bethel Park’s Charlie Simmons honored for work on, off the field
Youngsters learn while helping others at MLK Day event in Bethel Park
Bethel Park School Board reorganizes
Paczki are back at Western Pennsylvania bakeries
In brief: Holiday concert, Rotary scholarship and more around Bethel Park
Bethel Park student achievements for the week of Dec. 9, 2025
Bridgeville Signal Item
Chartiers Valley digs out of snow, cools off Lincoln Park
In brief: Bridgeville, Carnegie area news and events, week of Jan. 26, 2026 and beyond
Chartiers Valley area real estate transactions, week of Jan. 26, 2026
Updated Carlynton graduation requirements focus on real-world skills
Upgraded pedestrian crossing planned for Bower Hill Road in Bridgeville
Quaker Valley regional government director Patrick Conners resigns to take same job with South Hills council
Carnegie Carnegie to host Civil War symposium
Plans advance for Chartiers Valley High School renovation project
Chartiers Valley girl, family sue district over alleged sexual abuse by fellow pupil in 3rd grade
Chartiers Valley revamps high school courses
Fox Chapel Herald
Retired Fox Chapel attorney ranks 3rd in nation for niche sport of stair climbing
Preserving National Opera House important for Pittsburgh and beyond
Audubon closes 2 nature stores, expands programs at Buffalo Creek, Succop, Beechwood Farms
Fox Chapel’s Cooper-Siegel library opens $2.5M expansion, ‘a space where ideas can flourish’
O’Hara resident at the helm of 2 marinas in Allegheny County
Indiana Township woman combines fitness and full-time work as a probation officer in Allegheny County
Western Pa. wine, cheesemakers take top honors at 2026 PA Farm ShowVideo
Southern Allegheny Valley Emergency Services lands $242,700 federal boost for turnout gear
Fox Chapel Area School District residents dig out after major snowstorm
In brief: Happenings from across the Fox Chapel area
Monroeville Times Express
Gateway School District’s annual exhibit to shine light on students’ creativity during Youth Art Month
Murrysville receives funds for Route 22 signal, bridge replacement projectsVideo
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Jan. 25, 2026
In meeting of 2 of WPIAL’s brightest stars, Lincoln Park pulls away from Gateway
Gateway boys smother Franklin Regional, pull 2 games ahead in standings
Gateway thespians deliver heartfelt performance of ‘Almost, Maine’
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Jan. 18, 2026
Gateway School Board to vote on real estate assessment appeals, recognizes principal, board
Monroeville area: Mini golf fundraiser, Medicare seminar, winter revival, super bingo and more
Gateway grad Dino Nadarevic gets college career underway at Duquesne
Murrysville Star
Murrysville area: Super bingo, hot chocolate hike, cake decorating, more
Murrysville receives funds for Route 22 signal, bridge replacement projectsVideo
Murrysville athletic association takes on ‘Kids of Steel’ runnersVideo
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Jan. 25, 2026
Franklin Regional boys, girls earn team titles at WCCA swim meet
Franklin Regional boys basketball battles through Section 1-5A slate
Franklin Regional soccer player studying link between knee injuries, turf
Gateway boys smother Franklin Regional, pull 2 games ahead in standings
‘It shook the entire house’: Neighbors describe rescue after Delmont apartment explosion
North Huntingdon man involved in Salem vehicle crash has died
North Journal
North Hills area communities digging out from major snowfall
Ross officials advise residents to stay home if possible during winter storm
26th annual Unity Breakfast channels King’s message of being ‘a catalyst for change’
Highland Avenue focus of safety improvements in West View following fatal crash
In brief: Happenings across the North Hills Journal area
At the library: Here are some upcoming programs at Northland Public Library
New North Hills swimming coach building trust within program
North Hills’ Paige Hollengberger a unique multi-sport athlete
Alma mater comes calling as North Hills hires 4-time WPIAL champ Eric Kasperowicz as football coach
North Hills School District announces key dates for students, job fair to fill 15 teaching positions
Norwin Star
Lawsuit claims parents allowed ‘party house’ that led to fatal dirt bike crash of Norwin teens
Norwin area: School official can approve change orders, bike racks proposed, more
Norwin decks Trinity, advances to WPIAL Class 3A team wrestling semifinalsVideo
5-2 guard Giuliana Giannikas plays big for Norwin girls again in win over Upper St. Clair
Allegheny County man sentenced for North Huntingdon gun thefts
2 elderly residents escape house fire in North Huntingdon
Irwin, North Huntingdon garbage collection delayed
Norwin notebook: Cross country coach honored as state’s best
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Jan. 25, 2026
Norwin area: Cubcake fundraiser, stream bank restoration, scholarships, more
Penn Hills Progress
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Jan. 25, 2026
Penn Hills residents asked not to travel during incoming winter storm
Penn Hills native still stunned after performing in Billy Joel’s return to stageVideo
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Jan. 18, 2026
Penn Hills defense smothers struggling Kiski Area
In brief: Happenings across the Penn Hills area
Here are some upcoming events at Penn Hills Library
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Jan. 11, 2026
Road to more wins starts at the free-throw line for Penn Hills girls
Penn Hills boys hungry to pile up wins
Penn-Trafford Star
Plum’s Stephans hits 1,000 points in defeat of Penn-Trafford girls
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Jan. 25, 2026
Bushy Run to temporarily close museum while searching for new manager
Woman sentenced for shooting Penn Township roommate with century-old shotgun
Westmoreland developments: Longtime Penn Township restaurant for sale, dog grooming salon opens in Hempfield
Bushy Run Battlefield museum manager to depart post
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Jan. 18, 2026
Franklin Regional boys turn back Penn-Trafford behind Logan Walter’s 32 points
Penn-Trafford graduate, former Wisconsin RB Cade Yacamelli transfers to Miami (Ohio)
Penn Township to gather public input on latest rezoning proposal
Plum Advance Leader
Winter storm provides Western Pa. schools a chance to show flexible instruction in action
Plum hockey team riding high as regular season winds down
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Jan. 25, 2026
Plum says it’s short on salt, tells residents to avoid unnecessary travel
Plum High School honored by Special Olympics for unified sports teams
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Jan. 18, 2026
Riley Stephans scores 29, Tamia West stuffs stat sheet as Plum tops Franklin Regional
Plum begins vast addition, renovation project at O’Block Elementary
Plum girls grab section lead with win against Fox Chapel
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area news, events for the week of Jan. 12, 2026
Sewickley Herald
Big Sewickley Creek VFD recognizes Wayne Fortuna for 13-year tenure as fire chief
Allegheny County GOP Chairman Jason Richey to run for lieutenant governor
Edgeworth police to replace aging SUV with new one from same company
Leetsdale, Leet and Bell Acres firefighters start official merger talks
Igloo on Sewickley street prompts safety warning
In brief: Kindergarten roundup, winter reminder and more in Quaker Valley
Leet resident Richard Warburton pens book on dowsing
Quaker Valley School District closed Tuesday due to snow, below-freezing temperatures
Edgeworth officials hold the line on real estate taxes, maintain services
Leet officials looking to establish hunting regulations on township property
Shaler Journal
Florida man admits setting parked car on fire in Etna, police say
9th annual Hygge New Year event brings self-care to Millvale
At the library: Here are some upcoming events at the Glenshaw, Millvale and Shaler North Hills facilities
Shaler’s Ruckus Cafe expands to 2nd location in Pittsburgh
In brief: Happenings from across the Shaler Journal area
Former player, assistant Ben Yeckel steps in to lead Shaler baseball program
Key win builds confidence for young Shaler girls lineup after significant injury
Judge delays ruling on Millvale’s $2M emergency loan request
Judge signals support for emergency $2M loan for Millvale
Millvale man accused of firing shotgun, threatening to kill woman with school bus nearby
South Hills Record
2-sport star at Baldwin, Duquesne to join 2 halls of fame in a week
Brentwood swimmer keeps lowering school record, striving to reach more goals
Nailed it: Baldwin wins school’s 1st PIAA competitive spirit championship
‘Really special’: 3 Bernotas sisters team up for Baldwin girls basketball
17 individuals, 2 teams to join West Jefferson Hills Hall of Fame in Class of 2026
Pair of champion lead Thomas Jefferson wrestlers at Allegheny County tournament
Thomas Jefferson sophomore takes game worldwide at softball tournament in Netherlands
Captains hit right notes for Baldwin’s championship competitive spirit team
Big season brewing for Thomas Jefferson boys, girls basketball
South Hills Record notebook: Thomas Jefferson workhorse back recognized