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Pittsburgh
Heinz History Center highlights the work of its archivists at annual event
NFL Draft safety plan includes increased police, EMS presence across Pittsburgh
Drone ban set for NFL Draft sites in Pittsburgh
Dating choices or draft picks — the cognitive science behind either is similar, CMU professors say
Brashear physical education class a learning opportunity for future teachers and students with special needsVideo
America250PA concert in Point State Park headlined by Nelly, Third Eye Blind
2026 Pittsburgh/Allegheny County homicide victims
2nd phase of NFL Draft street closures set to begin
Judge throws out homicide case against 2 men in Pittsburgh slaying
Morning Roundup: 1 injured in Perry South stabbing; man wanted for hitting coworker in Jeannette
Allegheny
Morning Roundup: 1 injured in Perry South stabbing; man wanted for hitting coworker in Jeannette
Shaler officials, residents, groups rallying to save Mt. Royal bus lines from elimination
2026 Pittsburgh/Allegheny County homicide victims
Penn Hills High School musical ‘Once on This Island’ explores themes of storytelling and social class
Free Earth Day celebration set at Bradford Woods Reserve
Western Pa. educators rope historic Artemis II mission into classrooms
Judge throws out homicide case against 2 men in Pittsburgh slaying
Judge denies church’s request for injunction against Collier over shrine project
Baierl Family YMCA in Franklin Park hosting free Healthy Kids Day fair
Charges dropped against Sewickley man detained by ICE
Westmoreland
Hidden Gems: Local Businesses Driven by Passion
Legislators, behavioral health professionals discuss Westmoreland County mental health goals, challenges
Westmoreland seeks to fill summer jobs at county parks
Strawpump fire department expected to regain service area in North Huntingdon
Westmoreland happenings: Symphony fundraiser, spaghetti dinners, job fair, more
Work on Route 30 Cedar Street exit in Hempfield set to begin
Morning Roundup: 1 injured in Perry South stabbing; man wanted for hitting coworker in Jeannette
Former South Greensburg fire chief accused in apparent theft of $290K from cemetery association
Hospital plans parking for 95 cars on West Otterman in Greensburg
Greensburg diocese will participate in Pope Leo’s vigil for peace
Valley News Dispatch
No injuries reported in West Leechburg house fire
Oakmont Council opens floor to residents on deer management strategies
Petition launched to show support to Aspinwall Council’s censuring, resignation request of mayor
Still no hearing months after man was charged in Plum homicide
Upper Burrell data center town hall scheduled for May
Gilpin moves for proactive data center regulationsVideo
Burrell Life Skills Prom hosts students from across the region
Harmar fight leaves 1 elderly man hospitalized, another facing felony charges
The Stroller, April 9, 2026: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Leechburg police ask residents to lock their cars after spate of thefts
Regional
Ridgway man killed in Route 28/66 crash in Armstrong County
Morning Roundup: Sheetz expands westward; weekend turnpike travel impacted
ICE has left Pittsburgh International Airport
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
Fertilizer prices rise sharply as Middle East conflict hits farmersVideo
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
Bethel Park Journal
In football weather, Bethel Park freezes out South Fayette
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
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
Blawnox VFC, SAVES host Good Friday fish frys
Shaler ace edges out Fox Chapel freshman in classic pitchers’ duel
West Deer, Foxwall ambulance services explore merger for better coverage, faster response times
Small space, big environmental impact: Aspinwall resident to plant public pollinator garden
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
Volunteers replace 10 invasive trees with native ones along Freeport Road in Blawnox
Bill would designate the scarlet tanager as Pennsylvania’s official migratory birdVideo
Free ‘Birds of Prey’ program aims to ‘inspire curiosity of our own backyards’
O’Hara considers mandating safety boxes at commercial, industrial, multifamily buildings
Monroeville Times Express
Retired dancer continues artistic expression through paintings
Primanti Bros. closes Monroeville, North Versailles locationsVideo
Monroeville area: Cleanup event, Lions Club, Marine Corps League, 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
Gateway hockey makes case to return to varsity level after winning postseason tournament
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of April 5, 2026
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
Murrysville Star
Franklin Regional grad heads to dressage championships with Penn State team
Export takes control of Italy Road, looks ahead to sewage work
Slickville airman’s remains slated for burial in Delmont 80 years after WWII
Murrysville area: Historical open house, woman’s club scholarships, electric car show, more
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
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
Norwin area: Race for Grace raises $177K, Bataan Memorial March, more
Norwin boys volleyball looks to get back on playoff track
Jake Knight rises up in 1st varsity start to lift Norwin baseball past Hempfield
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
Penn Hills Progress
In brief: Happenings throughout the Penn Hills area
New faces bring new depth to Penn Hills track program
‘Growth and resilience’: Penn Hills softball continues to build throughout program
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
Penn-Trafford Star
3rd-ranked Plum baseball no-hits Penn-Trafford, remains unbeaten on season
Penn-Trafford junior seeks donations, volunteers for ‘Project Confidence’
Vandergrift native returns to Westmoreland as Bushy Run museum manager
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
Plum Advance Leader
3rd-ranked Plum baseball no-hits Penn-Trafford, remains unbeaten on season
Man accused of blowing up Plum home with family inside headed for court
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
Sewickley Herald
USA Today ranks Sewickley best small town in the NortheastVideo
Charges dropped against Sewickley man detained by ICE
Sweetwater Center for the Arts set to acquire ownership of their building
Sewickley community joins together in prayer for young girl battling cancer, dad detained by ICE
Divine Redeemer Parish officials testify about need to demolish, not sell or restore former convent
In brief” ‘Spirit of ’76’ showing, home safety checks and more in Sewickley area
Leetsdale hosts annual Easter egg hunt at Henle Park
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
Shaler Journal
Shaler officials, residents, groups rallying to save Mt. Royal bus lines from elimination
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
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