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Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh likely spent more than it will receive for 2026 NFL DraftVideo
NFL Draft food recovery effort exceeds 30,000 pounds
Pittsburgh councilman seeks to spur redevelopment in North Side through tax breakVideo
Morning Roundup: Pittsburgh demolition efforts expand; 3rd Laurel Highlands teacher placed on leave
More feedback needed before PPS school closure vote, say parents and activists
2026 Pittsburgh/Allegheny County homicide victims
Pitt’s new, $240M Victory Heights arena to give university athletics competitive, recruiting edge
Rising credit card fees prompt businesses to explore new payment methodsVideo
Pittsburgh scores a touchdown with record-breaking NFL Draft
Some Pittsburgh road closures persist after NFL Draft
Allegheny
NFL Draft food recovery effort exceeds 30,000 pounds
West Allegheny unified track meet provides opportunities for life skills students — and their peers
Etna seeking architectural, engineering, cost estimating services for municipal hub
2026 Pittsburgh/Allegheny County homicide victims
Police find human remains in Clairton home
Husband of late West View Councilwoman Kim Steele gives $25K to borough in her honor
All 3 Smokey Bones restaurants in Southwestern Pa. close
West Mifflin School District creates trail walk and arboretum that serves wide audience
Penn Hills’ Linton Middle School to welcome new principal
Shaler pays $12.5K to settle litigation brought over bidding for pool bathhouse
Westmoreland
Judge denies bond for Connellsville man accused in shooting outside Planet Fitness
Police: 68-year-old man swam across Youghiogheny River to avoid arrest
Woman struck by car along Woodward Drive walking track in Hempfield
All 3 Smokey Bones restaurants in Southwestern Pa. close
Laurel Highlands stream remains ‘impaired’ with elevated lead levelsVideo
Country/pop star LeAnn Rimes to perform as part of Palace Theatre’s centennial galaVideo
North Huntingdon therapy collective aims to improve mental health counselors’ working conditions amid rising demands
Food21 explores building a dairy hub in Western PennsylvaniaVideo
Westmoreland County juvenile detention center doubles capacity to 16 beds
Theatre Factory to move to New Kensington arts hub; volunteers aim to fill gap in TraffordVideo
Valley News Dispatch
Sharpsburg fills council vacancy with nonprofit leader
‘Together for a Cure’ seeking donations for blood cancer awareness event in Harrison
Highlands Middle School students join effort toward inclusion, kindness
Springdale Police charge resident for incident at ICE protest, accuse him of threatening officials
Vandergrift man charged after, police say, he killed 1, shot 3 others at Parks Township bar
Faces of the Valley: Valley High student-athlete embodies leadership and positive ethos
Upper Burrell residents remain unclear about data center’s project scope
The Stroller, April 28, 2026: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Police: Man on probation for 2024 New Ken gun store burglary arrested for fleeing traffic stop
Chipotle proposed at former Donut Connection site in New Kensington
Regional
Police investigate murder-suicide in Seven Fields
Meal plan, fees raised at PennWest, room rates adjusted
Laurel Highlands stream remains ‘impaired’ with elevated lead levelsVideo
Morning Roundup: Pittsburgh demolition efforts expand; 3rd Laurel Highlands teacher placed on leave
On social media, concerns and questions arise about a U.S. military draft
NFL Draft furniture to be sold at Pittsburgh’s Habitat for Humanity ReStoreVideo
Boy dies in hit-and-run crash in Beaver County
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
Bethel Park Journal
Bethel Park Baseball welcomes new scoreboards
4 new Eagle Scouts honored from Bethel Park’s Troop 4
Bethel Park student achievements for the week of April 21, 2026
Bethel Park real estate transactions for the week of April 19, 2026
Bethel Park still seeking consistency midway through baseball season
Ruthfred Acres Woman’s Club lives up to its mission
Bethel Park’s Will Sabatos commits to Miami (Ohio)
Bethel Park baseball celebrates ‘Buddies at the Ballfield’
In football weather, Bethel Park freezes out South Fayette
Bethel Park scratches out comeback win to sweep section series with Upper St. Clair
Bridgeville Signal Item
Carnegie Carnegie celebrates 125 years
Chartiers Valley freshman a rising star in shot put, discus
Chartiers Valley softball looking for luck to swing its way
Chartiers Valley area real estate transactions, week of April 19, 2026
Man gets up to 30 years in prison for killing homeless woman under Carnegie bridge
806-unit development approved in Collier
South Fayette jumps on Upper St. Clair in statement victory to open section series
In football weather, Bethel Park freezes out South Fayette
South Fayette to build a new $85M elementary school
Fundraiser, funeral services announced for Chartiers Valley junior Trinity Irwin
Fox Chapel Herald
Fox Chapel sophomore finding success in doubles play
Resurgent Fox Chapel softball gears up for playoffs
Fox Chapel Herald notebook: Shady Side sophomore turns in record-breaking run
In brief: Happenings across the Fox Chapel area
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions for the week of April 26, 2026
At the library: Here are some upcoming events at Cooper-Siegel and Sharpsburg community
Fox Chapel Area School District’s 5th annual safety and wellness event draws a crowd in Aspinwall
State trooper talks about use of force, other policies at community event in Fox Chapel
Etna, Millvale fire services consider merger with Southern Allegheny Valley to secure future
Proposed legislation would redefine emergency dispatchers as first responders
Monroeville Times Express
4 Football Flyer buses will be free during NFL Draft
Vandergrift woman forms medieval-themed event in Monroeville to mix fantasy and reality
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of April 12, 2026
William Shatner, Patricia Arquette among celebrities at Steel City Con in MonroevilleVideo
Retired dancer continues artistic expression through paintings
Monroeville retiree gears up for another bike trek to help find cure for multiple sclerosis
Primanti Bros. closes Monroeville, North Versailles locationsVideo
Monroeville area: Cleanup event, Lions Club, middle-school musical, convention center events and more
Immigrant rights activist sets off on 8-day march to ICE detention center
Gateway sports notebook: Gators flag football starts 2-3; Logan Memije wins section singles title
Murrysville Star
Franklin Regional boys tennis returns to top of section
Murrysville Star notebook: Former Franklin Regional slugger putting on a show in college
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of April 26, 2026
Westmoreland County’s annual blight summit focuses on ‘Revitalizing Main Street’
Murrysville area: Summer craft sessions, church tag sale, Lyme disease support group, more
Franklin Regional actors debate a man’s fate in ‘Twelve Angry Jurors’
Judge rules kids can testify against Delmont mother charged with adopted son’s murder
Murrysville graffiti cover-up mural gets go-ahead after 3 years
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of April 19, 2026
Franklin Regional’s Sean Cartwright builds off MVP honor at Wildcat Invitational
North Journal
Ross awards road paving contract; approves new day care facility on McKnight Road
Longvue Acres Garden Club gearing up for 76th annual plant sale
North Allegheny junior’s gown, tuxedo made from books set the scene for library’s spring gala
As e-bike use grows, safe operation is top of mind for police departments in the North Hills
Nurture House, a new preschool in McCandless, keeps play the focus of learning
Horseback riding program for children with disabilities seeks volunteers
Overnight closures of Parkway North in Ross expected for demolition of Jacks Run Bridge
German educators begin weeklong tour of Pa. public schools at North Hills High School
At the library: Here are some upcoming programs at Northland Public Library
New coach determined to build off strong season for North Hills boys volleyball
Norwin Star
North Huntingdon therapy collective aims to improve mental health counselors’ working conditions amid rising demands
North Huntingdon seeks sponsors for ballfield banners
Norwin notebook: Former Knights volleyball standout honored at Saint Vincent
Norwin teams embracing road warrior mentality during Knights Stadium construction
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of April 26, 2026
Westmoreland Envirothon: All winners in learning about the environment
Norwin area: Church rummage sale, Heritage Trail ride, mulch sale, more
North Huntingdon donates old police car to Catholic Diocese police department
New temporary road planned to bypass closed bridge in Irwin
Norwin football team to play ‘home’ games at P-T while awaiting new stadium
Penn Hills Progress
Penn Hills grad Jaden Dugger selected by the 49ers in 5th round
Penn Hills detectives claim collusion, hostile work environment in lawsuit against municipal officials
Faces of the Valley: Arnold outdoorsman takes on caretaker role for Rachel Carson TrailVideo
3 taken to hospital following incident in Penn Hills
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of April 19, 2026
Penn Hills grad Jaden Dugger showing up on NFL Draft radars
Penn Hills police unveil new design for patrol vehicles
81-year-old Verona man charged with arson
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of April 12, 2026
Penn Hills High School musical ‘Once on This Island’ explores themes of storytelling and social class
Penn-Trafford Star
Penn-Trafford grad Mia Smith surpasses 400 strikeouts at Pitt-Johnstown
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of April 19, 2026
Glassport sandwich shop opens location in Penn Township
Glassport sandwich shop opens location in Penn Township
Club at Blackthorne no longer facing legal challenges
‘We’re all Penn-Trafford’: Penn Township and Penn Borough residents consider potential mergerVideo
Penn-Trafford hires new wrestling, field hockey coaches
Former Manor police officer sentenced for impersonating UPMC officer, theft
Public meeting set for potential merger of Penn Township, Penn Borough
Penn Township withdraws zoning violation notice from Club at Blackthorne, but other legal disputes continue
Plum Advance Leader
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of April 26, 2026
Plum School Board votes to replace sections of leaky high school roof
‘Persistent’ Plum adds on runs in shutout win over Kiski Area
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of April 19, 2026
Leaky roof at Plum High School requires emergency repairs
Tri-City daytime volunteer fire crew clears more hurdles toward completion
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of April 12, 2026
Plum moves up in section with win over Fox Chapel
Still no hearing months after man was charged in Plum homicide
3rd-ranked Plum baseball no-hits Penn-Trafford, remains unbeaten on season
Sewickley Herald
Sewickley Herald notebook: Eden Christian on winning streak heading into playoffs
Sewickley Academy softball builds off strong start
Pair of Quaker Valley doubles teams earn spot in WPIAL doubles field
Jonah Montagnese leads Quaker Valley with record-breaking showing at Butler Invitational
Quaker Valley’s Emma Currier caps standout career with WPIAL Scholar-Athlete honor
Sewickley area real estate transactions for the week of April 26, 2026
Bell Acres police chief recognized for life-saving effort
Silo turned into an Airbnb stop on the Sewickley House Tour
Sewickley Public Library improvement plan bolstered by state funds
Proposed 2026-27 Quaker Valley School District budget includes 3.5% tax hike
Shaler Journal
Shaler Area OKs bond issue that restructures debt, gets new money for building projects
Longvue Acres Garden Club gearing up for 76th annual plant sale
9/11 survivor Stanley Praimnath shares message of faith, grace at Shaler Area High SchoolVideo
Block party helps people discover ‘underappreciated treasure’ of the Maxo Vanka murals in Millvale church
Pitt track and field athletes put on training clinic for Shaler Area’s Kids of Steel
Boys & Girls Club clubhouses offer a variety of unique experiences to children in Shaler area
Millvale accepts bank’s terms for $2M in loans approved by county judge
DNA leads to charges, arrest in 1989 kidnapping, rape case in Reserve
Finding love at 13,500 feet: Shaler couple meets, builds relationship through skydivingVideo
Military veterans find lifeline through Pittsburgh Warriors hockey team
South Hills Record
In brief: Wildflower Walk, elementary school farewells and more in South Hills
A boy, a racquet and a dream: Whitehall teen, a Ukrainian refugee, excels on Baldwin tennis team
Whitehall Historical Society celebrates America’s 250th birthday
South Hills student achievements for the week of April 21, 2026
Trib HSSN diamond team of the week for April 19, 2026Video
Thomas Jefferson brings ‘controlled chaos’ to inaugural flag football season
Strong season building as Baldwin boys volleyball elevates game
Baldwin athletes climb medal stand at South Hills Classic
Baldwin softball off to strong start with primary goals still ahead
South Hills real estate transactions for the week of April 19, 2026