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Pittsburgh
UPMC warns embattled data exchange Health Gorilla may have improperly pulled patient records
New hospitality group cooking up more dining, entertainment for Downtown Pittsburgh
Heinz Endowments to help fund Pittsburgh’s controversial 25-year master plan
Citizens Live at the Wylie announces opening lineup, including Wiz Khalifa as 1st show
Resignation comes from Pittsburgh Episcopal priest accused of stealing baseball cards at Walmart
Allegheny YMCA reopens on North Side after $26M renovation
More damaging wind gusts possible ahead of 1-day cold snap
1 hurt in shooting on PRT bus near Homewood Station
2026 Pittsburgh/Allegheny County homicide victims
Partiers pack South Side after St. Patrick’s Day parade, but mayhem stays away
Allegheny
Sharpsburg woman to stand trial after police find dead dog in feces-filled home
Allegheny County sets dates for mail-in voting and certifies Feb. 24 special election
Here’s where to satisfy your Lenten fish cravings in Western Pennsylvania
Ministry in motion: Penn Hills church helps others through clothing outreach, handmade goods
College of 2nd chances: Professor who has taught at CCAC since it opened reflects on 60-year tenureVideo
Morning Roundup: Verona man shot several times; Butler firefighter injured in weekend windstorms
2026 Pittsburgh/Allegheny County homicide victims
6 arrested, officer hurt after confrontation at West Mifflin protest
Wind gusts to continue today; cold front approaches
1 person dies in early morning Jefferson Hills house fire
Westmoreland
Latrobe Poetry Neighborhood celebrates the art form in April
Jeannette parks to receive interactive signs encouraging activity
2 former Westmoreland coroners back on the county payroll
Proposed Trolley Line Trail would connect Irwin, North Huntingdon
1 dog dies, another rescued from Greensburg house fire
With SATs optional for many colleges, are the tests still relevant?
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport construction hits homestretch, new terminal set for June openingVideo
Westmoreland happenings: Cupcake decorating class, egg hunt, bowl-a-thon, more
High winds knock out power for more than 260,000 in Pittsburgh region; a slew of roads closed
Philadelphia man arraigned in 2022 Rostraver shooting
Valley News Dispatch
New Kensington Restaurant Ramble returns with new options
Freeport Area School District eyeing options as budget deficit looms
Freeport Area School District prepares to shift admin roles
Here’s where to satisfy your Lenten fish cravings in Western Pennsylvania
Kotecki Dog Park closed as safety precaution
Parking temporarily prohibited on East 10th Avenue in Tarentum
Morning Roundup: Verona man shot several times; Butler firefighter injured in weekend windstorms
Pittsburgh Brewing turns the home of Iron City into ‘Irish City’ to celebrate St. Patrick’s DayVideo
New Kensington, Arnold water lines getting upgrade
The Stroller, March 16, 2026: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Regional
Coroner asks for public’s help with identifying man found in Youghiogheny River
More damaging wind gusts possible ahead of 1-day cold snap
Here’s where to satisfy your Lenten fish cravings in Western Pennsylvania
Morning Roundup: Verona man shot several times; Butler firefighter injured in weekend windstorms
St. Patrick’s Day is 1 of several times when sobriety checkpoints, roving DUI patrols are activated
Duquesne Light, West Penn Power report progress in restoring electric service
Indiana County man charged with terroristic threats at St. Patrick’s Day Parade
With SATs optional for many colleges, are the tests still relevant?
High winds knock out power for more than 260,000 in Pittsburgh region; a slew of roads closed
Strong winds expected Friday across Western Pa. with gusts reaching 50 mph
Bethel Park Journal
Bethel Park teacher continues deep delve into Holocaust education
Bethel Park rallies to support women, girls in sports
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
Bridgeville Signal Item
Chartiers Valley puts Best foot forward in PIAA Class 5A quarterfinal win over Johnstown
Bridgeville mulls off-street rules for large equipment
South Fayette in championship form in PIAA Class 5A 2nd-round win over Penn-TraffordVideo
Chartiers Valley bocce team advances to state playoffs for 2nd time in 4 years
Carnegie Elementary cereal drive nets 727 boxes for school’s free store
Chartiers Valley to start athletic hall of fame
Chartiers Valley rains 3-pointers on Exeter Township in PIAA Class 5A 1st round
Chartiers Valley teacher Jill Chan wins World Affairs Council award
Carlynton’s Julie Lewis earns Scouting America award
Sabin appointed as Collier police chief
Fox Chapel Herald
With new arms, returning talent, Fox Chapel softball excited for new season
Fox Chapel Herald notebook: Fox Chapel grad breaking college track records
Fox Chapel girls ready to kick off school’s inaugural flag football season
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions for the week of March 15, 2026
In brief: Happenings across the Fox Chapel area
Fox Chapel’s Delaney O’Toole wins gold, Ellie Lange silver at PIAA swim meet
Commerce community supports special-needs school in Hartwood Towne Centre in Indiana Township
Fish fry major fundraiser for Indiana Township fire department
Longtime firefighter, former Sharpsburg chief Lou Costanzo recognized for 50 years of service
Aspinwall Council censures mayor for allegedly illegally recording private meeting
Monroeville Times Express
Monroeville area: Career fair presenters sought, a cappella group, high school musical, Cottontail visiting park and more
Gateway sports notebook: Gators hockey set for postseason tournament
Gateway swimmers advance to PIAA championship meet
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of March 8, 2026
Fellowship and food are pillars of Christ the Divine Shepherd Parish’s fish fry
Freezin’ for a reason: Gateway Middle School mentorship group raises money for Special Olympics
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
Murrysville Star
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of March 15, 2026
Murrysville area: Meals on Wheels benefit, Pi Day bake sale, more
380 Auction back to business in Murrysville after fire in greenhouses
Fire damages greenhouses at 380 Auction in MurrysvilleVideo
Former Export mayor presented with borough’s Selfless Service award
Murrysville council works to shape credit program for stormwater feesVideo
Franklin Regional’s Ceana Copeland makes college decision
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of March 8, 2026
Murrysville OKs 4-way stop at School Road, North Hills RoadVideo
Police arrest 2 after multiple attempted burglaries in Murrysville, Penn TownshipVideo
North Journal
Courtney Brennan, Matt Dieterich named recipients of North Hills’ 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award
Ross/West View EMS names new medical director, pediatric medical director
Ross man, 44, faces charges of sexual relationship with 15-year-old girl
6th annual Dyngus Dash returns to North Park
Ross recognizes 2025 police officer of the year, leadership award recipients
Dozens of works by student artists on display at The Block Northway in Ross
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
Norwin Star
Irwin approves detour study for closed Colony Drive Bridge
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of March 15, 2026
Norwin area: Pysanky class, cupcake decorating, Meals on Wheels open house, more
Irwin group petitions to rename church alley after the late Rev. John Moineau
2026 WPIAL Class 6A softball preseason breakdown
Norwin sports notebook: Knights girls wrestlers advance to state tournament
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of March 8, 2026
North Huntingdon police welcome new Belgian Malinois K-9
Despite Ava Christopher’s heroics, Norwin falls to Altoona in OT in PIAA 6A 1st round
Norwin area: Safe driving course, ‘Egg My Yard’ fundraiser, art league scholarship, more
Penn Hills Progress
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of March 15, 2026
Verona Council appoints new full-time borough manager
Penn Hills woman charged after 3-year-old son with multiple fractures dies at hospital, police say
Penn Hills business owner, police support awareness, education surrounding naloxone
Here are some upcoming events at Penn Hills Library
In brief: Happenings throughout the Penn Hills area
Penn Hills sports notebook: Carter Bonner transfers to prep powerhouse
Penn Hills’ Amon Hawthorne emerges as dominant force at end of senior season
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of March 8, 2026
Penn Hills museum on history of home video games, computers opens as construction continues
Penn-Trafford Star
Club at Blackthorne requests zoning variance to operate without ties to golf course, Penn Township attorney says
Penn Township man charged with assault after driveway wrestling incident
South Fayette in championship form in PIAA Class 5A 2nd-round win over Penn-TraffordVideo
Hempfield, Penn-Trafford win 2A semifinals to get shot at 1st Penguins Cup championshipVideo
Manor resident nearly loses money in lottery scam
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of March 8, 2026
Penn-Trafford girls soar to PIAA 1st-round victory
Police arrest 2 after multiple attempted burglaries in Murrysville, Penn TownshipVideo
Trafford man wants to curl up, break own world weightlifting record
Trafford Middle School to perform ‘Into the Woods Jr.’ in March
Plum Advance Leader
Fire destroys Plum homeVideo
Plum Council passes resolution not to cooperate with ICE in split vote
Plum police say man intentionally blew up house in 2022 Holiday Park explosionVideo
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area news, events for the week of March 9, 2026
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of March 8, 2026
Police: Man torches Plum home after it was seized by bank
Plum Council expected to vote Monday on ICE noncooperation resolution
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
Sewickley Herald
Talented lineup returns for Sewickley Academy softball
Sewickley Academy shows dominant defense, rebounding in PIAA tournament wins
Coming off playoff season, Sewickley Academy baseball can lean on key veteran players
Matthias Lezama shines for Quaker Valley in return to Penguins Cup finals
Sewickley area real estate transactions for the week of March 15, 2026
Ultimate Pastry Shop blends family recipes with community
Support groups, St. Patrick celebrations and more at Sewickley area churches
Quaker Valley Council of Governments has a new executive director
In brief: Bridge lessons, new police car and more in Sewickley area
The Lindsay Theater to honor Rob Reiner with movie screenings
Shaler Journal
In brief: Happenings from across the Shaler Journal area
By staying flexible, Shaler aims to contend for more boys volleyball gold
Competitive fire burns bright for defending WPIAL softball champion Shaler
Shaler Area preparing to borrow $7.5M to pay for capital projects including roof at middle school
Tapestry depicting Pennsylvania’s history as one of original 13 colonies coming to life in Shaler
6th annual Dyngus Dash returns to North Park
Shaler Area 6th grade girls basketball team lauded for surpassing 100 wins
Millvale Spring Market to feature more than 40 artists, makers and bakers
Shaler Area Rotary distributes comfort bags to help victims of domestic violence
Penn-Trafford uses 3-goal burst in 2nd period to top Shaler in Penguins Cup quarterfinals
South Hills Record
Defending champ Seneca Valley, OT winner Peters Township to meet in 3A Penguins Cup finalVideo
Road work will close part of Chamberlain Road in Jefferson Hills
Thomas Jefferson’s Justin Fry cooks New Oxford in PIAA Class 5A 1st round
New executive director of Northland Public Library to start role March 23
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