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Pittsburgh
Pitt selected to follow Artemis II’s Orion spacecraft journey
Solar farm planned in Swisshelm Park would power 4 Pittsburgh Public schools
Pittsburgh police respond to North Side for report of grenade
Steelers announce fan experiences at Point State Park for NFL Draft
Passport Academy Charter School planning move to Uptown location
North Shore homeless camp brings in people displaced from closed sites, advocate says
Compromise in reach for Black-owned businesses seeking cut of 2026 NFL Draft pie
2026 Pittsburgh/Allegheny County homicide victims
Morning Roundup: Stabbing in Troy Hill; multi-vehicle crash on Route 51; Pittsburgh Marathon sells out
American Red Cross teams up with ‘The Pitt’ for series of blood drives
Allegheny
West View district judge dismisses 3 of 6 charges against Ross man accused of gun traffickingVideo
Get in the spotlight: Studio 77 Media in Marshall offers variety of multimedia recording services
South Korean firm restarts steel pipe plant in The Waterfront
2026 Pittsburgh/Allegheny County homicide victims
Wilkinsburg man who vaped on Breeze flight pleads guilty to stealing passenger’s wallet
Kennywood debuts new food options, park enhancements for 2026 season
Former video gambling kingpin ‘Duffy’ Conley to pay $5M, shutter companies in plea dealVideo
Morning Roundup: Stabbing in Troy Hill; multi-vehicle crash on Route 51; Pittsburgh Marathon sells out
Wild Wednesday weather: From freeze warning to warm spell
South Fayette to build a new $85M elementary school
Westmoreland
Monessen church seeks donations for generators to be sent to Ukraine
St. Clair Park improvements may be considered by Greensburg officials
Export takes control of Italy Road, looks ahead to sewage work
Westmoreland County Democrats continue push for ballot drop boxes
Police seek identity of man involved in fight outside Export pubVideo
Southwest Greensburg man pleads guilty to sex assaults of child two decades ago
Electric bill scam snares Derry Township man
Lackawanna College opens Greensburg campus to meet skilled trade training demandVideo
Jeannette fire damages house; contractor ‘lost everything’ in garageVideo
Immigrant rights marchers continue through Westmoreland County on journey to ICE facility
Valley News Dispatch
Leechburg Police ask residents to lock their cars after spate of thefts
Alle-Kiski Valley Earth Day cleanups looking for volunteers
West Deer, Foxwall ambulance services explore merger for better coverage, faster response times
Some questions remain unanswered after ICE arrests 13 in Armstrong County
Free smoke alarms available to New Kensington residents
Scrap fire briefly sends smoke plume above Tarentum
The Stroller, April 8, 2026: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Aspinwall eyes Brilliant Avenue realignment to provide safer access to Allegheny RiverTrail Park
New self-care, wellness studio 1st of its kind in Fox Chapel areaVideo
Vandergrift native returns to Westmoreland as Bushy Run museum manager
Regional
Pittsburgh Regional Transit eyes more limited changes after scrapping bus network overhaul
Bands & Bids auction and concert to benefit Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
Duquesne Light asks feds to lower costs customers pay to power plants
Input sought on plan to reduce deer population at national park sitesVideo
Want to attend the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh? There’s an app for that
1 killed, 2 injured by wrong-way crash along Route 40 in Washington County
Immigrant rights activist sets off on 8-day march to ICE detention center
Fertilizer prices rise sharply as Middle East conflict hits farmersVideo
ICE says 13 arrested at PennDOT drivers’ license center in Armstrong County
Here are the planned stops for immigrant rights activist’s 8-day walk to ICE detention center
Bethel Park Journal
Bethel Park scratches out comeback win to sweep section series with Upper St. Clair
Bethel Park student achievements for the week of March 24, 2026
In brief: South Hills Chorale performances, spring artist market and more in Bethel Park
Bethel Park real estate transactions for the week of March 22, 2026
Led by double gold from Jackson Edwards, Bethel Park boys shine at WPIAL swim meet
New wave of players out to uphold Bethel Park baseball tradition
Bethel Park girls ‘swam their hearts out’ at successful WPIAL meet
Provincial Bethel Park goes Irish for St. Patrick’s Day
YMCA, St. Clair Health team up for Healthy Kids Day in Bethel Park
Bethel Park man dies in crash in South Park
Bridgeville Signal Item
Fundraiser, funeral services announced for Chartiers Valley junior Trinity Irwin
Celebrate CV expo showcases student success at Chartiers Valley
Joe Starkey: 10 minutes with 2 WPIAL coaching legends — Danny Holzer and Tim McConnell
A remembrance of Chernobyl in a borough with deep Ukrainian roots
Federal judge to decide if Collier must amend zoning to allow church project
Solar project at Carlynton high school will power most of building
Carlynton to begin automated bus safety enforcement
In brief: Bridgeville, Carnegie area news and events, week of March 23, 2026 and beyond
Chartiers Valley grad bringing structure, fun as new lacrosse coach
New coach looking to bring stability to the Chartiers Valley baseball program
Fox Chapel Herald
Aspinwall eyes Brilliant Avenue realignment to provide safer access to Allegheny RiverTrail Park
Volunteers replace 10 invasive trees with native ones along Freeport Road in Blawnox
In brief: Happenings across the Fox Chapel area
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions for the week of April 5, 2026
Small space, big environmental impact: Aspinwall resident to plant public pollinator garden
O’Hara considers mandating safety boxes at commercial, industrial, multifamily buildings
Foxwall EMS invites people to annual Run for the Hill of It fundraiser
New self-care, wellness studio 1st of its kind in Fox Chapel areaVideo
Free ‘Birds of Prey’ program aims to ‘inspire curiosity of our own backyards’
Bill would designate the scarlet tanager as Pennsylvania’s official migratory birdVideo
Monroeville Times Express
Gateway sports notebook: Gators flag football starts 2-3; Logan Memije wins section singles title
Gateway hockey makes case to return to varsity level after winning postseason tournament
Monroeville area: Cleanup event, Lions Club, Marine Corps League, convention center events and more
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of April 5, 2026
Monroeville retiree gears up for another bike trek to help find cure for multiple sclerosis
Here are the planned stops for immigrant rights activist’s 8-day walk to ICE detention center
Monroeville native drives love of motorcycles to over 3.5M social media followers
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: April 3-5
Auto pioneer Gary Bowser dies at 81
Gateway’s Mykel Bruce-McCrommon commits to Missouri-Kansas City
Murrysville Star
Murrysville library will unveil renovations at grand reopeningVideo
Kids make quick work of Easter egg hunt at Delmont’s Newhouse Park
Franklin Regional looking forward to turf makeover for Haymaker Park
Annual band festival will feature performance of Westmoreland County’s official songVideo
Judge weighs testimony from surviving children in Delmont mother’s murder trial
Auto pioneer Gary Bowser dies at 81
Murrysville area: Women’s Business Network open house, scholarship, litter pickup, more
Band Together Pittsburgh open mic night holds its signature event in Murrysville
Annual electric car show coming to Murrysville
Murrysville to equip officers with bicycles for better access in trails, parksVideo
North Journal
North Hills senior gets full ride to Robert Morris University
Ross municipal building, community center to remain open during roof work
Pittsburgh Sakura Project readies for peak cherry blossom viewing in North Park
Balance Brewing opens in Ross, enlarging space of former craft brewer Necromancer
Ross man who bought over 200 handguns is accused of firearms trafficking
‘Sovereign citizen’ arrested after Ross police see SUV made to look like police vehicle
Music scholarship honors life, legacy of North Hills graduate, former school board member
West View awards contracts for paving, demolitions for new municipal complex
North Hills alum creates trade school scholarship to encourage graduates to continue their educations
Ross resident honored for 30 years of service to Animal Friends with Lifetime Achievement Award
Norwin Star
Police: North Huntingdon man used handgun to threaten municipal authority worker
Norwin area: Bataan Memorial March, art workshops, Sage’s Army anniversary, more
With MLB scouts watching, Caden Sivrich lifts Norwin past Hempfield
Norwin baseball survives strong Hempfield rally for section win
Norwin track teams out to defend WPIAL team titles
Norwin notebook: Knights baseball team prepares for section play
Nude woman arrested after assaulting customers in White Oak Giant Eagle, police say
Youth football teams leave former organization to form Western Pa. Football League
Norwin area: Spring fix-up, softball sign-ups, art scholarship, more
Former Norwin standout Carter Breen, 25, takes over boys soccer program
Penn Hills Progress
In brief: Happenings throughout the Penn Hills area
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of April 5, 2026
From South Side to Penn Hills: Vessel Studio Glass finds a new home
Donation from Sri Venkateswara Temple in Penn Hills to enhance local emergency response efforts
Sorority chapter’s youth affiliate helps spruce up Penn Hills during spring cleanup
Franklin Regional shakes off early deficit, rolls past Penn Hills in section opener
National ballroom dance championships return to PittsburghVideo
Penn Hills mother now charged with homicide in death of 3-year-old son
Verona shooting was targeted, police say
Ministry in motion: Penn Hills church helps others through clothing outreach, handmade goods
Penn-Trafford Star
Penn-Trafford junior seeks donations, volunteers for ‘Project Confidence’
Penn-Trafford softball team warms up, takes down Latrobe
Penn-Trafford High School to perform ‘Mamma Mia’
Penn Middle slated to perform ‘Frozen Jr.’
Penn-Trafford area: Living wax museum, chicken barbecue, painting classes, more
Penn-Trafford cranks up offense in win over Kiski AreaVideo
Penn Township man remains jailed as defense claims horseplay in injury case
Trafford man accused in stabbing
Penn-Trafford reverses fortune, tops Latrobe
Penn-Trafford hockey finishes memorable season as state’s best Class 2A team
Plum Advance Leader
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area news, events for the week of April 6, 2026
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of April 5, 2026
Plum/Riverview sports notebook: Mustangs baseball starts strong
Plum softball chasing elusive playoff victory
Plum baseball looks to carry sizzling start into heart of season
Almost 100 communities need new road salt supplier after vendor ends contract with council of governments
Plum High School prepares for spring musical ‘Seussical’
Plum teen’s flawless NCAA bracket journey concludes after 48 correct picks
Pivik Elementary students — with help from donation — raise more than $27K for heart association
Alle-Kiski Valley athletes of the week: Plum’s Tamia West, Highlands’ Jah’mar Wright
Sewickley Herald
Leet couple accused of inappropriate encounter with minor now face slew of theft-related charges
Sewickley Music Club announces April performance
Trib HSSN diamond team of the week for April 5, 2026Video
Sewickley Herald notebook: Mike Iuzzolino earns coach of the year nod
Early season success sparks Sewickley Academy softball
Sewickley Academy boys tennis welcomes start of new era
‘TNT goes BOOM’: Veteran Sewickley Academy boys lacrosse team on a mission for success
Quaker Valley girls lacrosse opens season with strong foundation
Sewickley area real estate transactions for the week of April 5, 2026
Quaker Valley School District administrator honored by state organization
Shaler Journal
Allegheny County Police file charges against Penn Hills man shot in argument over Shaler dumpster
Allison Park Sportsmen’s Club has record turnout for annual kids fishing day in Shaler
Male wounded in Shaler shooting
Pittsburgh Sakura Project readies for peak cherry blossom viewing in North Park
‘Bad behavior’ prompts Etna officials to close playground early
South Oakland man fled stolen car in collision that injured Uber driver on Route 28, police say
Section of Mt. Royal Boulevard reopens in Shaler after woman hit by vehicle
Northbound Route 28 ramp to Route 8 North scheduled for overnight closure
Millvale man faces federal child sex abuse charges
Washington County contractor accused of fraud in South Fayette now facing charges in Millvale
South Hills Record
Woman shot Sunday morning in Mt. Lebanon
Bigger classrooms, better accessibility and rooftop playground highlight new Brentwood elementary school
South Hills student achievements for the week of March 24, 2026
Baldwin Whitehall School District inducts new Hall of Fame class
Brentwood baseball eyes improvement under 1st-year coach
Thomas Jefferson sophomores Zoie DeCostro, Madden Stanek value international softball trip
Thomas Jefferson looks to take next step in 2nd flag football season
Thomas Jefferson gymnastics celebrates WPIAL, state titles
South Hills Record notebook: Brentwood swimmer rewrites record book
Quartet of returning senior captains set to lead Baldwin softball