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Pittsburgh
NFL Draft opens to packed crowds, bright skies and strong start in Pittsburgh
My day at the NFL Draft: Pittsburgh didn’t disappoint
Steelers legend Lynn Swann, long snapper Cal Adomitis visit with cancer patients ahead of draft
NFL Draft’s Pittsburgh food vendors proud to be ‘local-first’
Point State Park becomes hub of excitement with NFL Draft festivities
Fans happy to brave long waits to experience NFL Draft
Out-of-town visitors praise Pittsburgh during NFL Draft visit
Authorities seize counterfeit NFL merchandise in Strip District
Secret Service-led operation nets 9 credit card skimming devices in Pittsburgh area
Fans wait out heat for close-up stage view of NFL Draft picks
Allegheny
PRT park-and-rides filling up with NFL Draft crowds
Secret Service-led operation nets 9 credit card skimming devices in Pittsburgh area
McKnight Road in Ross reopens after crash
2026 Pittsburgh/Allegheny County homicide victims
Bridgeville woman accused of stealing $18K from Chartiers Valley choral boosters account
Nurture House, a new preschool in McCandless, keeps play the focus of learning
Horseback riding program for children with disabilities seeks volunteers
Trib Total Media announces members of Pittsburgh Community Advisory Panel
Two29 Gallery in Braddock will open with a celebration of Pittsburgh’s ‘aerosol art’Video
Physical activity, healthy foods highlighted at pre-NFL Draft rally at Duquesne schoolVideo
Westmoreland
Jury rejects reluctant victim’s call to drop case, convicts New Kensington man of assault and strangulation
Ligonier’s Thistledown Inn reaches settlement with neighbors over event pavilion
Westmoreland Envirothon: All winners in learning about the environment
Seton Hill launches $110 million fundraising campaign
Federal rescue package in works for Spirit Airlines
Hempfield man sentenced for bringing injured parakeet into Greensburg bar
30 volunteers install raised beds for community garden in Jeannette
North Huntingdon donates old police car to Catholic Diocese police department
New temporary road planned to bypass closed bridge in Irwin
Westmoreland happenings: Band concert, Kentucky Derby party, hoagie sale, more
Valley News Dispatch
Westmoreland Envirothon: All winners in learning about the environment
Gilpin supervisors pass proactive data center regulations
Free pre-K class coming to Lower Burrell via nonprofit program
Plum School Board votes to replace sections of leaky high school roof
Allegheny Valley School Board opts to leave cellphone policy as is
New Kensington man pleads guilty to sex assault of preteen girl
Video shows Springdale Police arresting local critic during council meetingVideo
Second Vandergrift fire department back in service after insurance lapse
The Stroller, April 23, 2026: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Cause of fatal West Deer fire remains undeterminedVideo
Regional
Grandmother, family friend charged in Renesmay Eutsey death investigation, Fayette DA says
Turnpike starts engineering work for updated Breezewood, I-70 interchangeVideo
Breeze Airways delays restart of Pittsburgh-Los Angeles direct flights
Pittsburgh locals split on NFL Draft, but agree it will be a spectacle
Volunteer opportunities can make every day ‘Earth Day’
From ‘Steel City’ to ‘eds and meds’: As Pittsburgh welcomes NFL Draft, it isn’t so easily defined anymoreVideo
Freeze watch, frost advisory issued for Western Pa.
3-alarm fire displaces 13 in Allentown
Walmart delivery driver charged with running over customer
FBI says a threatened flight landed safely in Pittsburgh
Bethel Park Journal
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
Bethel Park student achievements for the week of March 24, 2026
Bridgeville Signal Item
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
Fundraiser, funeral services announced for Chartiers Valley junior Trinity Irwin
Fox Chapel Herald
Etna, Millvale fire services consider merger with Southern Allegheny Valley to secure future
In brief: Happenings across the Fox Chapel area
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions for the week of April 19, 2026
Fox Chapel notebook: Waller wrestling camp scheduled
Despite limited opportunities, Fox Chapel girls lacrosse hitting its stride
Fox Chapel flag football brings creativity in dramatic win
Shady Side Academy relay team setting the pace
Sharpsburg chili cook-off fundraiser postponed until October
Southwestern-themed cantina expands with dinner and bar hours in O’Hara
Earth Day cleanup aims to make ‘Sharpsburg shine’
Monroeville Times Express
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
William Shatner, Patricia Arquette among celebrities at Steel City Con in MonroevilleVideo
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, middle-school musical, 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
Murrysville Star
Murrysville area: Summer craft sessions, church tag sale, Lyme disease support group, more
Franklin Regional actors debate a man’s fate in ‘Twelve Angry Jurors’
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of April 19, 2026
Franklin Regional’s Sean Cartwright builds off MVP honor at Wildcat Invitational
Murrysville Star notebook: Franklin Regional baseball has flair for dramatic
29th annual ‘Blessing of the Bikes’ takes place this weekend in MurrysvilleVideo
Murrysville man killed in motorcycle crash near Saltsburg
Murrysville lawyer testifies alleged road rage incident a ‘non-event’
Latrobe faces challenge head on, earns split with Franklin RegionalVideo
Murrysville attorney on trial for alleged road rage incident
North Journal
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
At the library: Here are some upcoming programs at Northland Public Library
New coach determined to build off strong season for North Hills boys volleyball
North Hills enjoying early returns in girls flag football
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
Norwin Star
New temporary road planned to bypass closed bridge in Irwin
Norwin football team to play ‘home’ games at P-T while awaiting new stadium
Norwin area: Church rummage sale, Heritage Trail ride, mulch sale, more
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of April 19, 2026
Whitaker’s Kendal Pistella wins gold at Arnold Sports Festival
Norwin lacrosse teams make ‘smooth transition’
North Huntingdon sewage authority $11.4M budget OK’d
Hempfield gains control of wild softball game, defeats Norwin
Strawpump fire department regains its service area in North HuntingdonVideo
Norwin area: Mulch sale, art workshops, used book sale, more
Penn Hills Progress
Faces of the Valley: Arnold outdoorsman takes on caretaker role for Rachel Carson TrailVideo
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of April 19, 2026
Penn Hills grad Jaden Dugger showing up on NFL Draft radars
Penn Hills police unveil new design for patrol vehicles
81-year-old Verona man charged with arson
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of April 12, 2026
Penn Hills High School musical ‘Once on This Island’ explores themes of storytelling and social class
Penn Hills business transitions to 100% employee-owned operations
In brief: Happenings throughout the Penn Hills area
New faces bring new depth to Penn Hills track program
Penn-Trafford Star
Glassport sandwich shop opens location in Penn Township
Glassport sandwich shop opens location in Penn Township
Club at Blackthorne no longer facing legal challenges
‘We’re all Penn-Trafford’: Penn Township and Penn Borough residents consider potential mergerVideo
Penn-Trafford hires new wrestling, field hockey coaches
Former Manor police officer sentenced for impersonating UPMC officer, theft
Public meeting set for potential merger of Penn Township, Penn Borough
Penn Township withdraws zoning violation notice from Club at Blackthorne, but other legal disputes continue
3rd-ranked Plum baseball no-hits Penn-Trafford, remains unbeaten on season
Penn-Trafford junior seeks donations, volunteers for ‘Project Confidence’
Plum Advance Leader
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of April 19, 2026
Leaky roof at Plum High School requires emergency repairs
Tri-City daytime volunteer fire crew clears more hurdles toward completion
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of April 12, 2026
Plum moves up in section with win over Fox Chapel
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
Sewickley Herald
In brief: Spring cleanups, summer programs and more in Sewickley area
Leetsdale mayor’s husband hired as borough code enforcement officer
Sewickley officials approve resolution limiting interactions with ICE
Man’s body recovered from Ohio River in Sewickley
Sewickley officials approve 2026 paving program, separate sewer project
Sewickley Herald notebook: Sewickley Academy softball earns sweep
Quaker Valley’s Will Meagher takes pride in run to WPIAL tennis finals
Sewickely’s Ryder Fetterolf wins Jim Rutherford Trophy as OHL’s top goaltender
Day 2 of Sewickley’s Herbst House hearing set
Flea market, live music and more at Sewickley area houses of worship
Shaler Journal
Pitt track and field athletes put on training clinic for Shaler Area’s Kids of Steel
Boys & Girls Club clubhouses offer a variety of unique experiences to children in Shaler area
Millvale accepts bank’s terms for $2M in loans approved by county judge
DNA leads to charges, arrest in 1989 kidnapping, rape case in Reserve
Finding love at 13,500 feet: Shaler couple meets, builds relationship through skydivingVideo
Military veterans find lifeline through Pittsburgh Warriors hockey team
Shaler unveils advanced AEDs available for public use in township’s 10 parksVideo
Shaler Area’s new athletic director embraces positive, student-driven environment
Pittsburgh Opera Company’s retiring general director reflects on long career of nurturing the arts
3 Sharps Hill volunteer firefighters recognized for 50 years of service in Shaler
South Hills Record
South Hills student achievements for the week of April 21, 2026
In brief: Wildflower Walk, elementary school farewells and more in South Hills
Whitehall Historical Society celebrates America’s 250th birthday
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
Baldwin softball off to strong start with primary goals still ahead
South Hills real estate transactions for the week of April 19, 2026
New Brentwood High courses mix technology with career readiness