Western PA Local News
Pittsburgh
Goodlander taproom closing, Voodoo investors wiped out, The Abbey files bankruptcy
1 gunman got life, the other 13 years in prison — each for killing mother and child
Parents make last push against Pittsburgh Public Schools plan to close 9 buildings
Pared-down proposal to restrict new vape shops in Pittsburgh draws support
Pittsburgh Zoning Board denies affordable housing variance for Oakland apartment complex
County council approves revised Allegheny jail code for rape prevention
Allegheny County Council elects 1st female president following Pat Catena falloutVideo
Consumer alert lifted at Prantl’s Bakery in Shadyside
Pittsburgh Public Schools to hear community input on proposed closures
The rural strategy: Pittsburgh colleges try harder to enroll, retain small-town students
Allegheny
ICE takes 3 into custody in Robinson, including Central Diner employee
5-month road closure to begin on part of Crawford Run Road
Allegheny County’s Area Agency on Aging receives mixed scores in state evaluation
2026 Pittsburgh/Allegheny County homicide victims
Pittsburgh International Airport upgrades to 5G networkVideo
Western Pa. Catholic universities react to Pope Leo XIV AI encyclical
County council approves revised Allegheny jail code for rape prevention
Morning Roundup: 3 hurt in Turtle Creek shooting; 2 vehicles crash into Etna pizza shop
Wilkinsburg police officer shoots, kills armed man
Allegheny County Council elects 1st female president following Pat Catena falloutVideo
Westmoreland
St. Vincent group gifts a Terrible Towel to Pope LeoVideo
Teen convicted in Fairfield detention facility riot seeks leniency, citing refugee camp past
Hempfield Area School Board approves $118.7M proposed final budget with maximum allowable tax hikeVideo
Growing numbers of police Drug Recognition Experts make finding impaired drivers easier
Murrysville joins other communities in microsurfacing to maintain roadsVideo
Hempfield schedules public open house to share Westland Drive traffic study data
From ‘nothing’ to noteworthy: West Newton Community Band will mark its 1st anniversary this summerVideo
Pittsburgh handbell choir will perform U.S.-themed show in GreensburgVideo
Mt. Pleasant community recognizes sacrifices of veterans, military on Memorial DayVideo
‘So deserving’: Hempfield Area High School teacher named finalist for statewide educator awardVideo
Valley News Dispatch
Video appears to contradict official account of arrest at Springdale Council meeting
Burrell School District trims proposed budget deficit, sets date for Stewart Elementary sale hearing
Jersey Mike’s opens latest location in Harrison
Leechburg Area School District proposed budget calls for 3% tax increase, new assessment formula
Buffalo Township man reacts to divorce by trying to tear down home, police sayVideo
West Deer supervisors keep voting districts in split decision
Growing numbers of police Drug Recognition Experts make finding impaired drivers easier
The Stroller, May 27, 2026: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Shady Side Academy prepares for graduation
Harvest Moon Coffee reopens retail space after 2-week closure in Heights Plaza
Regional
Lee, Deluzio introduce bills to combat zombie mines in Appalachia
Roundup: 2 found dead in Butler County fire; 2 women injured in McKeesport assault
2 hospitalized after raft overturns in Yough rapids at Ohiopyle State ParkVideo
Mister Rogers version wins USPS Stamp Encore contest, will return in June
Military flyovers scheduled across the region for Memorial Day
Pedestrian struck and killed by vehicle in Washington County
Western Pennsylvania’s wildest burgers stack up big flavor
Western Pennsylvania couples share their stories of marrying young
Trading service weapons for social workers: New policing models emerge in Western Pa.Video
Fayette man electrocuted while attempting to cut wire
Bethel Park Journal
Bethel Park real estate transactions for the week of May 24, 2026
Military flyovers scheduled across the region for Memorial Day
Heart-and-soul hurdler leads Bethel Park contingent at WPIAL meet
Bethel Park baseball sticks together during up-and-down season, earns playoff spot
Bethel Park Public Library joins America250PA initiative
In brief: Spring artist market, South Hills Chorale concert and more in Bethel Park
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
Bridgeville Signal Item
Carnegie Library program to share life experiences of Holocaust survivor
3.5% tax increase pitched for Keystone Oaks property owners
Heidelberg police chief found dead in patrol car; death not considered suspicious
Meet the Carnegie Carnegie’s new circulation clerk
Youth recognized for helping with Bridgeville Earth Day cleanup
Proposed Chartiers Valley budget holds the line on taxes
Fred Astaire Dance Studio opens in Collier
Cheerios box campaign shines light on South Fayette boy’s fight with rare disease
South Fayette baseball comes through in 6th, beats Franklin Regional
Marc ‘Bubba’ Snider is a radio host, restaurant owner and pro wrestler, but coaching baseball is his passion
Fox Chapel Herald
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions for the week of May 24, 2026
Shady Side Academy prepares for graduation
Fox Chapel police sergeant retires after 27 years on borough force
Aspinwall, Blawnox, O’Hara and Sharpsburg plan parades for Memorial Day
Military flyovers scheduled across the region for Memorial Day
Fox Chapel Herald notebook: Winter teams learn section assignments
Fox Chapel lacrosse teams play their way into high-stakes games
Fox Chapel thrower Claire Conti ready for anything as high school career winds down
Petal to the metal: Shaler artist sculpting pollinator piece for Sharpsburg Community Garden
End of North Hills-area group garbage contract could spark broader discussion on future of trash collection
Monroeville Times Express
TV Talk: ‘Star City’ debuts with Monroeville native working on visual effectsVideo
Pittsburgh handbell choir will perform U.S.-themed show in GreensburgVideo
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of May 24, 2026
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of May 17, 2026
Works by East Suburban Artists League to be displayed at Monroeville Public Library
Faces of the Valley: Local counselor starts wellness initiative for mental health education
Sri Venkateswara Temple in Penn Hills celebrating 50 years
Letter to the editor: 400-plus community cleanup volunteers make a big impact
Gateway sports notebook: Gators track and field athletes shine at Baldwin Invitational
Mt. Pleasant library will host 3rd annual local author expo
Murrysville Star
Latrobe theater troupe will host ‘An Evening of Comic One-Acts’
Motivated Sean Cartwright shines for Franklin Regional at WPIAL meet
Franklin Regional notebook: Former Panthers goalkeeper on comeback trail
Judge revokes Delmont man’s bond despite girlfriend’s recanting of assault allegations
Murrysville area: Museum passes, barn quilt class, car show, more
Murrysville man pleads guilty to baseball bat assault
Murrysville woman once came face-to-face with ‘Little Joe’ the gorilla
Franklin Regional grad Toryn Fulton wraps up stellar freshman softball season at South Florida
New Liberty Wrestling Club in Murrysville offers dedicated space for girls
Murrysville Medic One driver charged with possession of child porn on work computer
North Journal
North Hills students rebuild sign welcoming visitors to Perrysville in Ross
Ross police accuse man of taking $280K from wife
Letter to the editor: License plate readers make communities safer
End of North Hills-area group garbage contract could spark broader discussion on future of trash collection
Beaver County woman found driving stolen SUV in Ross
Millvale resident accused of assaulting man who came to defense of Sheetz worker in Ross
High-flying North Hills pole vaulters breaking records, pushing each other
North Hills softball gets hungry, rebounds in season’s 2nd half
Ross/West View EMS launches pre-hospital blood program serving North Hills area
North Hills High School stages mock crash day before prom
Norwin Star
Norwin notebook: Track team sends 5 through to states
Norwin baseball playoff win won’t soon be forgotten
Longtime North Huntingdon barbershop owner Donald Nagy dies at 91
Norwin area: Passes for museums, Sage’s Army events, poker run, more
Western Pa. law enforcement officers participate in 150-mile run for Special OlympicsVideo
Norwin notebook: Knights earn 4th seed for WPIAL baseball playoffs
Chipotle to demolish former Denny’s restaurant in Irwin
Irwin to build temporary detour road around closed Colony Drive bridge
Norwin area: Pierogi sale, summer kickoff event, poker run, more
Pine-Richland stuns Norwin in Class 6A quarterfinals with 6 runs in final inningVideo
Penn Hills Progress
Penn Hills beginning search for new football coach
Security guard at Ballers Hookah Lounge in Penn Hills gets 10 years for fatal shootingVideo
Parking restrictions scheduled for Allegheny River Boulevard
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of May 17, 2026
Verona rowing club prepares for regional championships in Ohio
Verona Farmers Market taking a hiatus this summer
Morning Roundup: Police seek driver who killed dog with car in West Homestead; 3-month road closures in Penn Hills to start
Here are some upcoming events at Penn Hills Library
Sri Venkateswara Temple in Penn Hills celebrating 50 years
In brief: Happenings throughout the Penn Hills area
Penn-Trafford Star
Manor American Legion, Norwin Historical Society honor military veterans ahead of Memorial Day
Penn-Trafford graduates 302 in its Class of 2026
Penn-Trafford’s Cody Yacamelli pops up on Division I radars
Penn-Trafford again relies on solid pitching, timely hitting in win over Fox ChapelVideo
Penn-Trafford girls lacrosse emerges as perennial playoff team after tough early years
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transfers for the week of May 10, 2026
Full Count: Luke Novosel aims to keep Pirates healthy in dream job as head athletic trainer
Penn Township presents latest rezoning plan, targeting June adoption
Penn-Trafford tentative budget includes 4-mill tax hike
Pitching, defense do it again as Penn-Trafford wins section title
Plum Advance Leader
Plum to launch program designed to teach students about disabilities
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of May 17, 2026
Plum administrator promoted to deputy superintendent
Sophomore Evan Smirniw leads Upper St. Clair to surprising rout of Plum in Class 5A 1st round
Plum softball snaps playoff losing streak, beats TrinityVideo
High on the hilltop, neighbors in Plum’s Logans Ferry Heights stay connected
A-K Valley high school softball playoff preview capsules for May 12, 2026
A-K Valley baseball capsules for May 12, 2026
Divided Plum School Board heads toward almost 3% tax increase
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area news, events for the week of May 11, 2026
Sewickley Herald
Unsung relay team leads Sewickley Academy’s strong showing at WPIAL track meet
Playoff berths become norm for Sewickley Academy baseball
Quaker Valley’s Jonah Montagnese steals show at WPIAL meet
Quaker Valley girls lacrosse team hit stride in 2nd half of season
Sewickley Herald notebook: Seniors helped Sewickley Academy boys lacrosse build from ground up
Vacation Bible School registration, worship services and more at Sewickley area churches
Betsy Wentz Interior Design partners with Abner Henry for high-end furniture line
Tapas Talks hosts Sandy Cooper for talk about holistic health and wellness
Sewickley Heights police chief search, investigation costs $26K
Quaker Valley School District officials approve 2026-27 budget
Shaler Journal
Shaler Area strikes a deal on replacement pool for swim program
Petal to the metal: Shaler artist sculpting pollinator piece for Sharpsburg Community Garden
Shaler’s new pool bathhouse ready for Memorial Day weekend, but weather looking to be a problem
Etna Councilman Brad Iannuzzi resigns, is hired as borough’s assistant manager
Teachers look to revive the student band scene at Shaler Area High SchoolVideo
End of North Hills-area group garbage contract could spark broader discussion on future of trash collection
Responding to families’ concerns, Shaler Area to have Pre-K Counts at 2 locations for 2026-27 school year
In brief: Happenings from across the Shaler Journal area
At the library: Upcoming events at the Glenshaw, Millvale and Shaler North Hills libraries
Millvale resident accused of assaulting man who came to defense of Sheetz worker in Ross
South Hills Record
Baldwin long jumper, shot putter earn WPIAL medals
South Hills student achievements for the week of May 26, 2026
South Hills real estate transactions for the week of May 24, 2026
Military flyovers scheduled across the region for Memorial Day
Baldwin-Whitehall School District budget would raise taxes 4.7%
Veteran Brentwood teachers — former students themselves — prepare for new school transition
Despite missing 2 starters, Thomas Jefferson boys volleyball team downs Deer Lakes
Heart of Riverside order steps up in Class 2A 1st-round win over Brentwood
South Park’s Cooper Hochendoner no-hits Keystone Oaks but laments 1 that got away
A-K Valley high school softball playoff preview capsules for May 12, 2026