Western PA Local News
Pittsburgh
Weeklong march for immigrant rights ends with relief, calls for closure of Moshannon center
Morning roundup: Pittsburgh police detective attacked by dog; fire in Baldwin
Seton Hill, Point Park, CCAC to bolster initiatives to help parents earn degrees
Dating choices or draft picks — the cognitive science behind either is similar, CMU professors say
Colleges attract nontraditional students given upcoming enrollment cliff
What you need to know for NFL Draft weekend
Pittsburgh students tour NFL Draft stage build, explore careers in trades
2026 Pittsburgh/Allegheny County homicide victims
New Carnegie Mellon program pairs start-up entrepreneurs with investors
Morning Roundup: Police seeking man for indecent exposure; gun flashed at PPS student
Allegheny
William Shatner, Patricia Arquette among celebrities at Steel City Con in MonroevilleVideo
Forecasters caution of wildfire risk in Allegheny County
2026 Pittsburgh/Allegheny County homicide victims
Morning Roundup: 1 injured in Perry South stabbing; man wanted for hitting coworker in Jeannette
Free Earth Day celebration set at Bradford Woods Reserve
Baierl Family YMCA in Franklin Park hosting free Healthy Kids Day fair
Charges dropped against Sewickley man detained by ICE
As prices continue to rise, Western Pa. food banks see climbing demandVideo
Sweetwater Center for the Arts set to acquire ownership of their building
Penn Hills business transitions to 100% employee-owned operations
Westmoreland
Public meeting set for potential merger of Penn Township, Penn Borough
Seton Hill, Point Park, CCAC to bolster initiatives to help parents earn degrees
Franklin Regional student team raises more than $157K for blood cancer researchVideo
Greensburg Diocese Bishop Kulick says peace doesn’t have to be political
Westmoreland seeks to fill summer jobs at county parks
Legislators, behavioral health professionals discuss Westmoreland County mental health goals, challenges
Hot Wheels customization goes from hobby to full-time job for military vet
Strawpump fire department expected to regain service area in North Huntingdon
Westmoreland happenings: Symphony fundraiser, spaghetti dinners, job fair, more
Human papillomavirus-related throat cancer skyrocketing in men over 50
Valley News Dispatch
Pittsburgh Brewing hosts ‘Shake Yinz Booties’ fundraiser
Macy’s at Pittsburgh Mills announces closing date
Once part of Drive-In Capital of the World, this rural complex fights for survival
The Stroller, April 12, 2026: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Love of music celebrated at 20th annual Three Rivers Community Band FestivalVideo
Pittsburgh men rescind request to withdraw guilty pleas in Arnold shooting
New Lower Burrell food truck to serve up fresh eats, community aid
Iron City Distilling prepares for third whiskey release, book signing
Brackenridge considers security cameras at Memorial Park
Alle-Kiski Senior Citizen News: April 11, 2026
Regional
Colleges attract nontraditional students given upcoming enrollment cliff
Western Pennsylvania CSAs bring produce to your table
Morning Roundup: Police seeking man for indecent exposure; gun flashed at PPS student
Undeterred by past setbacks, perennial political candidates set sights on primary
Restored semi from ‘Knight Rider’ to travel from Butler to Philadelphia area for unveilingVideo
State College named best college town in America by USA Today
Date set for special election in Butler County state House district
Morning Roundup: Sheetz expands westward; weekend turnpike travel impacted
Ridgway man killed in Route 28/66 crash in Armstrong County
ICE has left Pittsburgh International Airport
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
Fox Chapel baseball managing ups, downs of section play
Plum moves up in section with win over Fox Chapel
Petition launched to show support to Aspinwall Council’s censuring, resignation request of mayor
In brief: Happenings across the Fox Chapel area
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions for the week of April 12, 2026
Letter to the editor: Bring integrity back to mayoral office in Aspinwall
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
Monroeville Times Express
Retired dancer continues artistic expression through paintings
Monroeville retiree gears up for another bike trek to help find cure for multiple sclerosis
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
Murrysville Star
Franklin Regional boys lacrosse starting to come together
Burrell Life Skills Prom hosts students from across the region
Murrysville area: Church tag sale, wreath giveaway, Symphony East fundraiser, more
Export may revisit its street-opening ordinance
Franklin Regional grad heads to dressage championships with Penn State team
Murrysville area: Historical open house, woman’s club scholarships, electric car show, more
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 library will unveil renovations at grand reopeningVideo
Kids make quick work of Easter egg hunt at Delmont’s Newhouse Park
North Journal
At the library: Here are some upcoming programs at Northland Public Library
West View district judge dismisses 3 of 6 charges against Ross man accused of gun traffickingVideo
North Hills senior gets full ride to Robert Morris University
Civilian uses police radio to get help for Ross detective fighting with assault suspect
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
Norwin Star
Strawpump fire department expected to regain service area in North Huntingdon
Norwin area: Race for Grace raises $177K, Bataan Memorial March, more
Behind 16 Ks from Sebastian Shulsky, Canon-McMillan shuts out Norwin
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
Penn Hills Progress
Penn Hills business transitions to 100% employee-owned operations
Penn Hills High School musical ‘Once on This Island’ explores themes of storytelling and social class
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
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
Still no hearing months after man was charged in Plum homicide
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’
Sewickley Herald
Sewickley Herald notebook: Quaker Valley boys tennis stacking wins
Quaker Valley track teams get off to quick start
Sewickley art exhibitions support Youth Arts Possibilities program
Clothing collection, worship services and more at Sewickley area churches
Belle Vernon’s Max Henson, North Allegheny’s Advaita Sircar reign again in WPIAL boys tennis
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
Shaler Journal
Shaler goalie headed to Slovakia for ball hockey world championships
Natural gas pipeline upgrade will impact parts of Fall Run Park in Shaler
Shaler ace edges out Fox Chapel freshman in classic pitchers’ duel
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
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