Western PA Local News
Pittsburgh
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: May 8-10
Pitt approves plans for new residence hall in Oakland for 1st-year students
Appeal dismissed in Squirrel Hill antisemitic flyer littering case
2026 Pittsburgh/Allegheny County homicide victims
In era where colleges are shrinking, Carlow University celebrates largest-ever graduating class
Video captures moments before deadly crash near Fort Duquesne BridgeVideo
Pittsburgh man charged in brutal stabbing aboard PRT bus
Should you sell your Pittsburgh rental property? Here’s how local landlords are making that call
Trib Total Media launches Pittsburgh-based investigative newsroom led by Andrew Conte
Police charge 6 teen girls with beating woman inside Sephora store in Shadyside
Allegheny
2026 Pittsburgh/Allegheny County homicide victims
Oakmont’s RCAC unveils new door-to-door van service for senior mobility
Trib Total Media launches Pittsburgh-based investigative newsroom led by Andrew Conte
Mother of Monroeville driver killed in I-79 crash sues trucking companies
Man sues Allegheny County over lack of treatment after being scalded in jail while draining noodles
Immigration judge approves bond for detained Carnegie father, feds appeal
Upper St. Clair schools budget calls for 3% property tax increase
Pine-Richland School Board reverses policy on challenging books in school libraryVideo
Allegheny County families can receive $125 for child education savings
Police accuse Luzerne County man of luring Whitehall girl over Discord app
Westmoreland
DEP to hold hearing on plan to release mine wastewater into Donegal streams
Sight of upside-down flag triggered response from Army veteran at Westmoreland courthouse, attorney says
Senior games return at sites in Westmoreland
Here are 5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: May 8-10
Penn-Trafford tentative budget proposal includes 4-mill tax hike
TikTok plea incites potential bid to save Spirit Airlines
Westmoreland man arrested in alleged check fraud scheme to purchase $400K in vehicles and equipment
Murrysville planning commission will tackle data center regulations
Witness testifies Delmont mother had ‘no tears’ as adopted son was treated for fatal injuries
South Greensburg Sheetz sells $350K jackpot-winning Pa. Lottery ticket
Valley News Dispatch
Senior wellness fest offers free resources at Shrine Center in Harmar
Calligraphy Guild exhibit in Sharpsburg encourages people to pick up a pen
Parks Township residents told more details about nuclear dump cleanup
Fox Chapel Area School District considers 3.1% property tax increase
Plum man headed to court, accused of trying to hit a TV news crew with his SUV
Tarentum Mini Mart opens in historic bank building, bringing 3rd grocery store to borough
The Stroller, May 7, 2026: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Firefighters battle blaze at historic Indiana Township church
Building the Valley: Historic building serves as Vandergrift community gathering center
Upper Burrell residents seek answers at data center town hall
Regional
Sen. Dave McCormick wants to streamline permitting process for energy projects
DEP to hold hearing on plan to release mine wastewater into Donegal streams
On Mother’s Day, moms get a free sandwich at Primanti Bros.
IRS may owe you a refund for coronavirus-era fines. Here’s how to apply
$56M project will see historic Layton Iron Bridge replacedVideo
Breeze Airways offers new flights out of Pittsburgh International Airport
Fiber cuts leave Verizon customers in SOS mode
Report identifies 3 UPMC hospitals at risk of closure from Medicaid cutsVideo
3 area colleges get boost to dual enrollment programs
Endangered mussels disappearing beneath Western Pennsylvania rivers
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
In brief: Bridgeville, Carnegie area news and events, week of April 20, 2026 and beyond
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
Fox Chapel Herald
Fox Chapel Area School District considers 3.1% property tax increase
Firefighters battle blaze at historic Indiana Township church
Students channel their inner squirrel at Kerr Elementary School in O’Hara
Buddy’s Ace Hardware fills former Staples space at The Waterworks
Sharpsburg Community Library courtyard reconstruction underway
Public can share opinions on proposed 172-unit housing plan in Indiana Township
Fox Chapel, O’Hara and Sharpsburg approve joint paving project
NFL Draft creates memories for residents throughout Fox Chapel Area footprint
Fox Chapel Area fencing team rises to physical, mental challenges of game
In brief: Happenings across the Fox Chapel area
Monroeville Times Express
Mother of Monroeville driver killed in I-79 crash sues trucking companies
Monroeville girl in running for Junior Ranger competition’s top spot
Peoples Natural Gas pipeline project begins on Route 22 in Monroeville
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of May 3, 2026
Police say Monroeville man chased shoplifters with his car, hit 1
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of April 26, 2026
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of April 19, 2026
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
Murrysville Star
Pitching, defense do it again as Penn-Trafford wins section title
Delmont mother accused in adopted son’s death never explained boy’s injuries, witnesses testify
Jury selection set to begin in trial of Delmont mother accused of killing adopted son
Murrysville area: Trail festival, council meeting rescheduled, Memorial Day car show, more
Penn-Trafford defense stands out in victory over Franklin RegionalVideo
Peoples Natural Gas pipeline project begins on Route 22 in Monroeville
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of May 3, 2026
Franklin Regional’s Jamie Kociela has top high jump in the state
Franklin Regional notebook: Panthers shine at WCCA championships
11-year-old Murrysville soccer player will head to France to compete this summerVideo
North Journal
Husband of late West View Councilwoman Kim Steele gives $25K to borough in her honor
Ross awards road paving contract; approves new day care facility on McKnight Road
Allegheny Land Trust working to expand Lowries Run conservation area in Ross
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
Norwin Star
Norwin area: Chicken barbecue, tree plantings, art workshops, more
Norwin property owners face potential 4% hike in real estate taxesVideo
Norwin notebook: Boys track team keeps section winning streak alive
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of May 3, 2026
No issues for Hempfield pitcher this time as Spartans down Norwin
Norwin, Penn-Trafford football standouts get Division I offers
Norwin area: Trip to West Virginia, rummage sale, art workshops, more
Irwin mom nets prison sentence for leaving 7 kids in dirty home
North Huntingdon seeks sponsors for ballfield banners
North Huntingdon therapy collective aims to improve mental health counselors’ working conditions amid rising demands
Penn Hills Progress
Plum Area Ladies Society celebrates America’s 250th anniversary at banquet
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of May 3, 2026
Powerball ticket worth $1 million sold in Penn Hills
Penn Hills’ Linton Middle School to welcome new principal
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of April 26, 2026
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-Trafford Star
Pitching, defense do it again as Penn-Trafford wins section title
Penn-Trafford defense stands out in victory over Franklin RegionalVideo
P-T field hockey coach Dutt retires
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of May 3, 2026
9-time WPIAL champion Penn-Trafford field hockey coach Cindy Dutt retires
Norwin, Penn-Trafford football standouts get Division I offers
Penn-Trafford area: Election Day food drive, Safety Town, chicken barbecue, more
Judge sets $250K bond for Penn Township man accused of injuring neighbor
Theatre Factory to move to New Kensington arts hub; volunteers aim to fill gap in TraffordVideo
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of April 26, 2026
Plum Advance Leader
Undefeated Plum flies into inaugural WPIAL flag football semifinals
Plum knocks off Latrobe, moves step closer to section title
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of May 3, 2026
Plum spends nearly $700K for ‘fine-tuning’ of district math programs
Senior night victory a late-season highlight for Plum boys volleyball
Plum boys lacrosse team taking big strides; program’s future looking bright
2nd phase of multimillion-dollar renovations at Plum Middle School to begin soon
Luke Williams’ presence on basepaths helps Franklin Regional edge Plum in Section 1-5A baseball
Plum baseball edges Franklin Regional in section showdown, improves to 14-1Video
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of April 26, 2026
Sewickley Herald
In Brief: ‘Two Women’ screening, board vacancies and more in Sewickley area
North Catholic girls win WPIAL team track and field title on final event; Quaker Valley boys win 3rd in row
Quaker Valley knocks off North Catholic, returns to top of WPIAL 2A tennis
Sewickley May Mart under new management
Sewickley Valley Chamber launching ‘Thursday Night Live’ series
Sewickley Academy softball team prepares for postseason
Sewickley Academy’s Chase D’Antonio, Blake Wilmot solidify college plans
Sewickley Academy freshman hurdler bursts onto high school track scene
Sophomore delivers clutch hit in statement win for Quaker Valley baseball
Quaker Valley dominates again at MAC track invitational
Shaler Journal
Pitt grad’s journey went from aiding Brazilian flood victims to pursuing sustainability career
Shaler contractor accused of fraud, not completing home repairs
Students return to Shaler Area Middle School after fire alarm prompts evacuation
$3M state grant to help support redevelopment of Mt. Alvernia in Millvale, Shaler
Etna seeking architectural, engineering, cost estimating services for municipal hub
Shaler pays $12.5K to settle litigation brought over bidding for pool bathhouse
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
South Hills Record
Trib HSSN diamond team of the week for April 26, 2026Video
Thomas Jefferson beats Baldwin in winner-take-all clash for section title
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