Western PA Local News
Pittsburgh
Teen stabbed outside East Liberty Target, suspect attacked by 10 people, police say
Alcosan power outage sends untreated wastewater into Ohio River
Willy Wonka-themed rental in Lawrenceville offers free stays to families in need
Former Pittsburgh City Councilwoman Darlene Harris dies
Pittsburgh hotels for NFL Draft are nearly sold out
Jail employee under investigation for taking gun into facility
2026 Pittsburgh/Allegheny County homicide victims
Titusz, an Austrian and Hungarian-inspired restaurant, sets opening date
Pittsburghers asked to pick up litter ahead of NFL Draft
Western Pa. colleges get boost to combat students’ food insecurity
Allegheny
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Fatal pedestrian crash shuts down William Penn Highway in Wilkins
2026 Pittsburgh/Allegheny County homicide victims
Fellowship and food are pillars of Christ the Divine Shepherd Parish’s fish fry
Parkway East to close for 25 days during bridge replacement project
Jail employee under investigation for taking gun into facility
Owner of African market in East Pittsburgh pleads guilty to food stamp fraud
Freezin’ for a reason: Gateway Middle School mentorship group raises money for Special Olympics
Woodland Hills places superintendent on unpaid leave
Penn Hills museum on history of home video games, computers opens as construction continues
Westmoreland
North Huntingdon police welcome new Belgian Malinois K-9
Murrysville OKs 4-way stop at School Road, North Hills RoadVideo
4 people injured in Hempfield, Unity crashes
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Westmoreland County overtime costs top $7.2 million in 2025
Police: Mt. Pleasant Township man jailed after bank standoff, ‘poison’ threats
Free parking ends for Palace Theatre patrons at Greensburg’s Bell Way Garage
Police arrest 2 after multiple attempted burglaries in Murrysville, Penn TownshipVideo
Westmoreland happenings: Book sales, kolaci sale, meetings, more
Ligonier Township officials and residents see promise in former Ligonier Beach. Now they need $15.6 million to do it
Valley News Dispatch
From Isaly’s clerk to chocolatier, Harrison native crafts candy for a cause
Police: Man torches Plum home after it was seized by bank
Police: New Kensington woman accused of stealing from an elderly man
Plum Council expected to vote Monday on ICE noncooperation resolution
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The Stroller, March 7, 2026: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Alle-Kiski Senior Citizen News: March 7, 2026
Upper Burrell residents uneasy over coming data center
Scenes from the Valley: Images captured in the Alle-Kiski Valley from Feb. 26-March 1, 2026
House party with 66 minors ends in felony charges for Plum couple
Regional
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Former area congressman Jason Altmire able to leave Dubai
Western Pa. colleges get boost to combat students’ food insecurity
Democrats react to firing of Kristi Noem from Department of Homeland Security
Pittsburghers asked to pick up litter ahead of NFL Draft
2 women shot to death in Butler County following Illinois investigation
Former congressman Jason Altmire among those trying to leave Dubai
50 days in solitary leads to $37K verdict for convicted murderer in Pa.
Western Pa. House delegation expected to vote along party lines on war powers resolution
Roving patrols planned through St. Patrick’s Day for impaired drivers
Bethel Park Journal
Bethel Park notebook: Hall of Fame welcomes 5 new members
Balanced offense carries Bethel Park hockey into PIHL playoffs
Plenty of highlights in Bethel Park girls basketball season
Paintings unveiled in Bethel Park to celebrate 250th anniversary of U.S.
‘Here to serve’: South Hills Interfaith Movement offers food lockers in Bethel Park
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
Bridgeville Signal Item
Carlynton’s Julie Lewis earns Scouting America award
Sabin appointed as Collier police chief
Chartiers Valley adds 8th WPIAL title to trophy case with victory over Thomas Jefferson
South Fayette pulls away from Thomas Jefferson, regains WPIAL Class 5A titleVideo
2026 WPIAL Class 5A boys basketball championship breakdown: Chartiers Valley vs. Thomas Jefferson
2026 WPIAL Class 5A girls basketball championship breakdown: South Fayette vs. Thomas Jefferson
Carnegie Carnegie highlights Community Wellness Station
‘We’ll take an ugly win:’ No. 1 Chartiers Valley gets past Moon, earns spot in Class 5A finalsVideo
In brief: Bridgeville, Carnegie area news and events, week of Feb. 23, 2026 and beyond
Season of growth and improvement ends with playoff loss for Chartiers Valley girls
Fox Chapel Herald
Fox Chapel real estate transactions for the week of March 8, 2026
Chilling for charity: Fox Chapel Area students take the Polar Plunge
Skilled handyman from Fox Chapel stands out for work ethic, reliability
Phone-free policy at Shady Side Academy Senior School making a difference, administrators and students say
Retired dentist shares life-changing benefits of somatics in free class at Fox Chapel library
A thrilling ride: O’Hara plans for bike skills course
Girl Scouts meet with Sharpsburg mayor, learn about local government
Dozens of works by student artists on display at The Block Northway in Ross
In brief: Happenings throughout the Fox Chapel area
Fox Chapel grad finds success as freshman on Washington & Jefferson mats
Monroeville Times Express
Flipped truck closes stretch of Golden Mile Highway in Plum
Author and retired professor leads discussion on inequity, shares life experiences as a Black woman
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of March 1, 2026
Monroeville area: Project Prom shop, cash bash benefit, career center open house and more
Gateway School Board lauds essay winner, mentoring program for girls in middle school
4th annual mini-golf fundraiser draws hundreds to Monroeville Public Library
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Feb. 22, 2026
Free throws, defense play key role for Moon in 5A quarterfinal win over Gateway
Monroeville man sentenced to prison for robbery of guns, cash from Unity home
Police say N.J. man exposed himself, made ethnic threats at Forbes Hospital
Murrysville Star
Export seeks funding to create historical mine area, trail connectionVideo
Murrysville area: Italian-American history speaker, woman’s club spring soiree tickets, blood drive, more
Delmont council fills vacancy created by mayor’s appointment
Franklin Regional 5th graders prepare for ‘Olympus: A Greek Rock Musical’
Delmont will hold special meeting to fill council vacancy
Delmont committee seeks input to help develop Westmoreland Heritage Trail connectionVideo
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of March 1, 2026
Starters from Franklin Regional ’24 team making mark in college basketball
Franklin Regional, Mt. Pleasant swimmers strike gold at WPIAL meet
Murrysville area: Artist presentation, Pi Day bake sale, woman’s club scholarships, more
North Journal
North Hills School Board celebrates students’ talents with ‘Jukebox Time Machine,’ upcoming ‘Mamma Mia’ musical
3rd annual barbecue benefiting North Hills Community Outreach returns April 12
Annual Girl Scout cookie sales set to begin at The Block Northway in Ross
Ross resident pleads guilty in federal court to child sexual exploitation charges
North Hills student catches puck at U.S. women’s hockey gold medal game
4-month project to close part of Mt. Troy Road Extension in Ross
Year of the Fire Horse: Colorful performances ring in Chinese Lunar New Year in Ross
At the library: Here are some upcoming programs at Northland Public Library
Avid cyclist, litter fighter from Ross honored by Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful as a volunteer of the year
West View names Matthew Holland chief of police
Norwin Star
Norwin area: Safe driving course, ‘Egg My Yard’ fundraiser, art league scholarship, more
Irwin still seeking solution to replacing closed bridge
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of March 1, 2026
Canon-McMillan starts fast, finishes strong to topple Norwin, win 1st WPIAL championshipVideo
Norwin notebook: Girls track team takes indoor title
2026 WPIAL Class 6A girls basketball championship breakdown: Norwin vs. Canon-McMillan
Norwin, Canon-McMillan ready to grind it out in WPIAL championship game
Norwin area: Chili cook-off, Easter egg fundraiser, new officers added, more
Senior driving classes in Westmoreland County may lead to insurance discount
North Huntingdon shop sells $138K Treasure Hunt ticket
Penn Hills Progress
Police arrest 2; find large amounts of fentanyl, cocaine, crack, marijuana, $15k and a rifle in Penn Hills raid
3 men face homicide charges in Penn Hills shooting death
Brick House Chic Boutique moving from Tarentum to Oakmont
Jury convicts security guard of voluntary manslaughter in Penn Hills club slaying
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Feb. 22, 2026
Thomas Jefferson fends off furious comeback bid from Amon Hawthorne, Penn Hills in 5A quarters
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
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
Penn-Trafford Star
Trafford man wants to curl up, break own world weightlifting record
Penn-Trafford area: Pancake breakfast, Lego bingo, Charter Day, more
Trafford Middle School to perform ‘Into the Woods Jr.’ in March
Penn-Trafford to spend nearly $667K to purchase tablets for middle school students
Penn-Trafford uses 3-goal burst in 2nd period to top Shaler in Penguins Cup quarterfinals
PIAA tournament gives Penn-Trafford girls a chance to atone for rare stumble
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of March 1, 2026
Senior driving classes in Westmoreland County may lead to insurance discount
Penn Township art shop celebrates 25 years
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Feb. 22, 2026
Plum Advance Leader
Flipped truck closes stretch of Golden Mile Highway in Plum
House party with 66 minors ends in felony charges for Plum couple
Plum residents mull resolution to bar police cooperation with ICE ahead of council vote
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of March 1, 2026
Plum Council to discuss resolution not to cooperate with ICE
Brick House Chic Boutique moving from Tarentum to Oakmont
Plum School District dispels notion of reduced school nurse staffing
Fire damages home in Plum’s Holiday Park neighborhood
Westminster football coach Scott Benzel leaving to join Manny Diaz’s staff at Duke
Plum native Mike Miller part of local flair as he takes over as head coach of CFL’s Argonauts
Sewickley Herald
Quaker Valley High School to present ‘Alice by Heart’
Inspired Women Sewickley founder cultivates beautiful spaces and relationships
Quaker Valley School District officials approve 2026-27 school calendar
In brief: Mini Golf library fundraiser, safe driving course and more in Sewickley
Leetsdale gets new public works truck, seeks to improve trash collection
Sewickley Herald notebook: Quaker Valley hockey dominates playoff opener
Sewickley Academy girls make state playoffs, build foundation for bright future
With team-first focus, Sewickley Academy boys sprint into WPIAL championship game
Bruce Anderchak climbs to top of Quaker Valley wrestling’s all-time wins list
Mimi Thiero sits atop Quaker Valley all-time scoring list, boys or girls
Shaler Journal
Fast play Pennsylvania Lottery ticket worth more than $555.9K sold in Shaler
Shaler Area School Board reviews previous fiscal years, eyes May 20 vote on 2026-27 plan
Dozens of works by student artists on display at The Block Northway in Ross
Beloved Millvale French baker, Jean-Marc Chatellier, closes shop after more than 30 years
3rd annual barbecue benefiting North Hills Community Outreach returns April 12
2 firefighters hurt, resident rescued through window in Millvale apartment building fire
Jean-Marc Chatellier retiring, closing eponymous French bakery in Millvale
48 guns seized this year as more drug dealers recruit teens in Western Pa., authorities say
Julian Semplice, Chartiers Valley pull off wild comeback to thwart Shaler upset bid
2004 Shaler Area graduate now walking its halls as new school resource officer
South Hills Record
Chartiers Valley adds 8th WPIAL title to trophy case with victory over Thomas Jefferson
South Fayette pulls away from Thomas Jefferson, regains WPIAL Class 5A titleVideo
2026 WPIAL Class 5A boys basketball championship breakdown: Chartiers Valley vs. Thomas Jefferson
2026 WPIAL Class 5A girls basketball championship breakdown: South Fayette vs. Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson fends off Hampton to reach 1st WPIAL title game since 1988
Democrat a landslide winner in special election for South Hills seat in state House
In brief: South Hills area news, events for the week of Feb. 23, 2026
Thomas Jefferson boys, girls pack powerful 1-2 punch
Joey Nix finds perfect touch — again — for Thomas Jefferson bowling
South Hills Record notebook: Thomas Jefferson gymnasts wear WPIAL crown