Western PA Local News
Pittsburgh
The Frick puts the immigrant history of America and Pittsburgh in focus with new exhibit
Summer Lee champions congressional medal for Pittsburgh’s pioneering Freedom House Ambulance Service
Shop local, eat global: Specialty grocery stores are keeping traditions alive and palates refreshed
Mt. Oliver cop rear-ends SUV with child inside on Route 51
2026 Pittsburgh/Allegheny County homicide victims
Pitt, CMU offer inside glimpse of Pittsburgh’s cutting-edge biotech hubs
Pittsburgh GOP urges tracking of how city spends $12M from UPMC, PNC
Downtown Pittsburgh assault near Kaufmann’s clock leads to 3 arrests
Construction to begin on Oakland’s Panther Hollow Bridge
Pitt Athletics to host block party complementing NFL Draft
Allegheny
Year of the Fire Horse: Colorful performances ring in Chinese Lunar New Year in Ross
Here’s where to satisfy your Lenten fish cravings in Western Pennsylvania
61st annual Sewickley Invitational Paddle Tournament to take place this month
St. James Church in Sewickley to host fish fry every Friday during Lent, including Good Friday
2026 Pittsburgh/Allegheny County homicide victims
Lawsuit claims Nippon failed to avert fatal Clairton Coke Works blast
West View mayor says borough leaders not interested in cooperating with ICE
West View names Matthew Holland chief of police
Police use blue bullets to link security guard to fatal shooting at Penn Hills club
Penn Hills School District officials say messages about ICE being at high school are false
Westmoreland
Trafford man sues Westmoreland Country Club over injury
Westmoreland happenings: Fly-tying workshop, soup sale, meetings, more
Monroeville man sentenced to prison for robbery of guns, cash from Unity home
Grateful Dead-inspired restaurant opens in Latrobe
Here’s where to satisfy your Lenten fish cravings in Western Pennsylvania
Greensburg watch party cheers on Olympian Jasmine Jones as she sets track bobsled recordVideo
Less than a day after Westmoreland Transit OKs $64K for tariffs, Supreme Court strikes them down
Police: Michigan man linked to 97 Walmart thefts nationwide arrested in North Huntingdon
GoFundMe campaign is sending Christine Vincent, mother of Olympic bobsledder Jasmine Jones, to Italy
North Huntingdon man charged with DUI in UTV crash that seriously injured passenger
Valley News Dispatch
The Stroller, Feb. 21, 2026: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Alle-Kiski Senior Citizen News: Feb. 21, 2026
New Kensington welcomes ‘bigger & gayer’ Evanly Bakes
Ice jams cause flooding risks along Allegheny River
Here’s where to satisfy your Lenten fish cravings in Western Pennsylvania
Gilpin Township supervisors propose tax on skill machines and amusements
Fawn-Frazer storage tank slated for overhaul
Less than a day after Westmoreland Transit OKs $64K for tariffs, Supreme Court strikes them down
Lower Burrell to donate additional 1.6 acres for Stewart School redevelopment
Scenes from the Valley: Images captured in the Alle-Kiski Valley from Feb. 12-18, 2026
Regional
Peters Township High School senior accused of catfishing, sextortion of at least 21 teen boys
Here’s where to satisfy your Lenten fish cravings in Western Pennsylvania
Ice jams cause flooding risks along Allegheny River
Flood warning in effect for parts of Armstrong County
Pittsburgh area expected to see some snow this weekend
Morning Roundup: Monessen teacher found with gun in school; flood watch issued for multiple counties
Deluzio launches reelection campaign
More than 100 state lawmakers support Penn State faculty union efforts
For peat’s sake: Persian Gulf sheikh explores deal with Ambridge maker of artificial peat moss
Morning Roundup: Coroner called to crash; Woodland Hills School District faces audit; Pittsburgh deer management season ends
Bethel Park Journal
Making the grade: School districts vary when configuring grade levels in buildings
Bethel Park musician shows songwriting skills on debut release
In brief: Senior softball registration open, indoor farmers market and more in Bethel Park
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
Bridgeville Signal Item
Speaker seminar, greeting card store get boosts at Chartiers Valley High School
New member appointed to Carlynton School Board
Boot Barn opens in Collier
Improvements eyed along Route 50 at Bridgeville, Collier border
Carnegie trail extension receives $850k boost
1st Valentine’s Day Dad-Daughter social a hit in Collier
Bridgeville’s Sarah Street, Missouri Avenue eyed for paving
Bridgeville-based nonprofit expands to support mental health and housing
Chartiers Valley Dance Troupe places 2nd at national competition
Carlynton takes out $24.46M bond for Carnegie renovation, high school projects
Fox Chapel Herald
Shady Side Academy sails away with rousing performance of ‘Anything Goes’
Art depicting life: Blawnox’s historic sculpture is symbol for small town
Fox Chapel residents ask local leaders to consider resolution for noncooperation with ICE, Border Protection
Maggie Spell hits 2,000-point mark as Thomas Jefferson drops Fox Chapel in 5A quarterfinals
Fox Chapel hires new police chief
Ready, set, fresh as Harvest on Main Community Market announces opening date in Sharpsburg
Father-son financial advisers share love of golf, family and service in Fox Chapel area
‘Something Rotten!’ going on at Fox Chapel Area High School
In brief: Happenings from throughout the Fox Chapel area
Rivertown Changemakers program helps people shape life in Sharpsburg, Etna and Millvale
Monroeville Times Express
Police say N.J. man exposed himself, made ethnic threats at Forbes Hospital
‘It’s cool to see what we can become’: Gateway’s 1st-year girls wrestlers look forward to WPIAL championships
Mayor’s ‘State of Monroeville’ lays out goals for town’s 75th anniversary year
Monroeville to file appeal after convention center is denied tax-exempt status
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Feb. 15, 2026
Gateway School Board hears presentations on student activities, proposed scoreboard
‘There’s glory in your story’: Monroeville man reflects on life during Black History Month presentation at library
Forbes Road Career & Technology Center to continue remote learning due to water main break
Monroeville area: Convention center events, kindergarten signups, baby shower and more
Gateway wrestlers prepare for postseason tournaments
Murrysville Star
Franklin Regional promotes OL/strength coach Brian Johnson to head coaching job
Water main break closes part of Old William Penn Highway in Murrysville
Delmont sewage project costs rise to $5.5MVideo
Murrysville area: Fish fry fundraiser, Franklin Regional musical, school board meeting changes and more
Shaler boys take over 4th quarter, pull away vs. Franklin Regional in WPIAL 5A 1st roundVideo
Ohio woman pleads guilty to theft, forgery scheme at Murrysville, Irwin banks
Brian Johnson primed to be next Franklin Regional football coach
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Feb. 15, 2026
Patient Franklin Regional pass rusher finds college fit at West Liberty
Penn-Trafford girls finally shake loose vs. Franklin Regional in WPIAL 5A 1st round
North Journal
West View mayor says borough leaders not interested in cooperating with ICE
West View names Matthew Holland chief of police
Avid cyclist, litter fighter from Ross honored by Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful as a volunteer of the year
Treats make walk benefiting North Hills Community Outreach worth the steps
Young North Hills girls basketball team punches ticket for return trip to postseason
Battle-tested North Hills boys basketball hoping experience leads to playoff success
North Hills Middle School student helps raise awareness of radon dangers
Dan Kinross, longtime Ross commissioner, remembered for a life of serviceVideo
Early-morning fire at Ross Park Mall started in construction site
West View answering questions, taking comments on new municipal complex
Norwin Star
North Huntingdon man charged with DUI in UTV crash that seriously injured passenger
Registration open for free senior lunch at Norwin
St. Agnes Church resumes fish fries after yearlong pause to renovate social hall
Irwin officials consider temporary bridge after Colony Drive closure
Norwin area: Art scholarship, fish fries, cooking classes, more
Norwin youth sports leagues face jump in school facility use fees
Ohio woman pleads guilty to theft, forgery scheme at Murrysville, Irwin banks
Fox Chapel does little things right in Class 6A 1st-round win over NorwinVideo
Norwin notebook: Another football recruit makes college choice
Norwin boys, girls gear up for WPIAL basketball playoffs
Penn Hills Progress
Penn Hills School District officials say messages about ICE being at high school are false
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Feb. 15, 2026
Forbes Road Career & Technology Center to continue remote learning due to water main break
Here are some upcoming events at Penn Hills Library
Federal bill sends $7M to Western Pa. transportation projects
Lost and Found Pharmacy in Penn Hills moves to new building
In brief: Happenings across the Penn Hills area
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Feb. 8, 2026
Penn Hills senior using extra energy to turn in memorable senior season
Penn Hills notebook: Swimmer Sipple savors senior season
Penn-Trafford Star
Penn-Trafford ‘ready for anything’ in Class 5A quarterfinal win over Indiana
Repeated drug deals nets Trafford man prison sentence
Moon defense in postseason form in Class 5A 1st-round win over Penn-Trafford
Green Beacon Gallery in downtown Greensburg searches for a new home
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Feb. 15, 2026
Penn-Trafford wrestler Dylan Barrett cuts weight to take shot at WPIAL, PIAA titles
Penn-Trafford girls finally shake loose vs. Franklin Regional in WPIAL 5A 1st round
Penn Township accuses The Club at Blackthorne of violating the municipality’s zoning ordinance
Residents weigh in on Penn Township’s latest rezoning proposal
Westmoreland County high school notebook: Penn-Trafford hockey holds edge over Hempfield
Plum Advance Leader
Holiday Park VFD fish fry season started Ash Wednesday, runs through Good Friday
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Feb. 15, 2026
12th-seeded Peters Township girls come together for upset win over No. 5 Plum
Taco Bell headed to Plum after council approval
Fire tears through home in Plum’s Logans Ferry HeightsVideo
Forbes Road Career & Technology Center to continue remote learning due to water main break
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area news, events for the week of Feb. 9, 2026
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Feb. 8, 2026
Plum senior Brooke Price ready for final push to WPIAL swimming championships
After securing 1st section title, Plum girls look ahead to WPIAL playoffs
Sewickley Herald
Sewickley Heights police chief on administrative leave; investigation underway
Glen Osborne welcomes a new council member
Exceptional people and compassionate touch: Verland sets gold standard for caregiving
Sewickley Academy students build set, prepare for March musical
Quaker Valley dethrones defending champ Belle Vernon in Class 4A quarterfinals
Tapas Talks kicks off 2026 series with exploration of how Western Pa. is an AI infrastructure powerhouse
No. 2 Sewickley Academy delivers painful lesson to Greensburg Central Catholic in 2A 1st roundVideo
In brief: Sewickley Hills reorganizes council, COG appoints officers, block party at library and more
Playground options under consideration for Leetsdale’s Henle Park
Friends and Family Day, Ash Wednesday services, food drive and more at Sewickley area churches
Shaler Journal
In brief: Happenings from across the Shaler Journal area
At the library: Here are some upcoming events at the Glenshaw, Millvale and Shaler North Hills facilities
Shaler Area’s athletic director bows out after 11 years
Shaler boys take over 4th quarter, pull away vs. Franklin Regional in WPIAL 5A 1st roundVideo
Residents of 6 streets in Shaler under boil water advisory
Shaler Area bowler extra motivated by near-perfect game
At the library: Here are some upcoming events at the Glenshaw, Millvale and Shaler North Hills facilities
Treats make walk benefiting North Hills Community Outreach worth the steps
Rivertown Changemakers program helps people shape life in Sharpsburg, Etna and Millvale
Shaler Area softball pitcher hopes to cap high school career by taking team ‘all the way’
South Hills Record
Baldwin elects to play independent football schedule
4C’s Night shows what Baldwin High School is all about
Underdog Latrobe pushes Thomas Jefferson, but Jaguars hang on for Class 5A win
Top-seeded Jeannette wears down pesky Brentwood to reach 2A quarterfinals
Trib HSSN boys basketball player of the week for Feb. 15, 2026Video
Trib HSSN girls basketball player of the week for Feb. 15, 2026Video
Baldwin High School co-principals earn MVP recognition from Pittsburgh Penguins
‘Here to serve’: South Hills Interfaith Movement offers food lockers in Bethel Park
Collectors at South Hills Coin Club show weigh in on value of penny, precious metals
Plum police: ICE detains Scott Township man at court hearing after he tried to run