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Pittsburgh
Special tax diversion proposed to help revitalize Downtown Pittsburgh
O’Connor ramps up Clean and Lien program attacking blight in Pittsburgh
Will Mupeta disliked police but now wants to join the force. A high school program changed his mind.
Georgie’s Corner Cafe to close indefinitely Sunday in Shadyside
Pitt, IUP launch initiatives to transform campus culture through dialogue
7-year-old boy dies days after being shot in Pittsburgh
Steelers’ former sales manager, a gay woman, sues team for gender discrimination
Here are 6 things to do in Pittsburgh this long weekend: Jan. 16-19
Pitt study underscores chance for independence after severe brain injury
Pittsburgh businesses blame city billing errors for ban on hiring off-duty cops
Allegheny
Judge delays ruling on Millvale’s $2M emergency loan request
Pitt, IUP launch initiatives to transform campus culture through dialogue
Pittsburgh International Airport adds nonstop flight to Los Angeles on United
Attackers kidnap, pistol-whip podcaster in Wilkinsburg
Morning Roundup: Driver injured in crash into UPMC Shadyside; firefighter treated at blaze in Perry South
Bus safety enforcement program coming to Carlynton
7-year-old boy dies days after being shot in Pittsburgh
Bond between student, horse shines with 1st title win at Pennsylvania 4-H State ShowVideo
Judge signals support for emergency $2M loan for Millvale
McCandless-Franklin Park Ambulance Authority helping UPMC with memory care patients
Westmoreland
Frankie’s Friends in New Kensington helps rescue 40 cats from hoarding situation
Path that started at Norwin carries Indiana offensive coordinator Mike Shanahan to brink of national title
Norwin library to create children’s story walk at Irwin Park
District attorney rules police shooting of Derry Township man as justified
Video cameras to record unique presentation on history of the U.S. at Palace Theatre
‘Everybody’s equal when they enter the show’: Greensburg Art Center to open annual member exhibit
Pitt, IUP launch initiatives to transform campus culture through dialogue
Man who brought carfentanil to Latrobe receives 4-8 years in prison
Irwin bridge closed after hole opens in deck of structure
Sheetz in North Huntingdon sells $1.4 million winning lottery ticket
Valley News Dispatch
Arnold park improvements on hold after higher-than-expected cost estimates
Tarentum road closed after garbage truck collides with tree
Police investigation into fatal Lower Burrell crash could last months; details remain hazy
Pennsylvania Cable Network to showcase Leechburg artist
Riverview seeks to fill vacancy on school board
Scenes from the Valley: Images captured in the Alle-Kiski Valley from Jan. 8-14, 2026
Friends pay tribute to Jack Lovey, longtime Aspinwall councilman, firefighter
‘Age in place’ living boasts home elevators, river views in OakmontVideo
The Stroller, Jan. 16, 2026: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Harrison hospital opens $6.2M rehab center for stroke, surgery recovery
Regional
Trib expands to fill Pittsburgh’s newspaper void
‘It’s time’: Most Steelers fans welcome departure of coach Mike Tomlin
Value City Furniture to close all Western Pa. locations
Allegheny Health Network promotes West Penn Hospital head to run regional doctors group
Mites on Ice brawl seen as good, bad, unforgettable
Morning Roundup: Police say Verona woman assaulted, bit her father
‘ICE Out’ protests scheduled for Pittsburgh, Greensburg, elsewhere
Fayette County man accused of beating, threatening to kill woman during 4 days of captivity
Bikers berserk: 10 to stand trial in Washington County bar brawl said to involve War Dogs, Pagans
Planned Parenthood announces temporary closures in Pittsburgh, region
Bethel Park Journal
In brief: Holiday concert, Rotary scholarship and more around Bethel Park
Bethel Park student achievements for the week of Dec. 9, 2025
Ruthfred Acres Woman’s Club crafters make blankets for foster children
Bethel Park real estate transactions for the week of Dec. 7, 2025
Bethel Park constructing band shell in Millennium Park
Identification of WWII airman Sidney Burke’s remains was ‘82 years in the making,’ nephew says
In brief: Tree lighting, holiday concert and more in Bethel Park
Bethel Park real estate transactions for the week of Nov. 23, 2025
Bethel Park residents help collect 3,000 pounds of food for nonprofits
Bethel Park residents to see small tax increase in 2026
Bridgeville Signal Item
Bus safety enforcement program coming to Carlynton
Outgoing Bridgeville councilmen recognized
2 new police officers hired in Bridgeville
New Carnegie mayor is youngest in borough’s history
Chartiers Valley girl, family sue district over alleged sexual abuse by fellow pupil in 3rd grade
Chartiers Valley schedules special meeting for district improvements plan
Scott commissioners reelect Altman as board president
Chartiers Valley Primary School students get history lesson while celebrating school’s 30th birthday
Ukrainian Catholic church sues Collier for blocking chapel project
Scott police to add social worker to department’s ranks
Fox Chapel Herald
Fox Chapel-area communities reorganize their local governments to start the year
Fox Chapel traffic signal upgrade replaces obsolete equipment
Portion of walking trail closed at O’Hara Community Park
Blawnox man sentenced for child sexual assault
Plum’s Owen Campbell, Montour’s Rook Smith to clash in semis at Allegheny County wrestling tournament
Plum girls grab section lead with win against Fox Chapel
Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church launches 12th annual Fill the Truck to help local food pantries
New educational era unfolds as Rockwell Middle School opens at Shady Side Academy in Fox Chapel
In brief: Happenings from throughout the Fox Chapel area
‘Pierogi Paradise’ awaits at old-school Starlite Lounge in Blawnox
Monroeville Times Express
Gateway grad Dino Nadarevic gets college career underway at Duquesne
Gateway swimmers working hard to build foundation for rest of season
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Jan. 11, 2026
Tamburitzan alum takes on new role as artistic director
New drama club at Gateway Middle School preps for ‘Music Man: Kids’
Orthodox Christmas to be celebrated Wednesday across region
As another year ends, community remembers Monroeville Mall’s heyday during annual ball drop
Monroeville man will march in Tournament of Roses Parade with a band of, well, band directors
Officers bring gifts, holiday cheer during 14th annual Presents From PoliceVideo
PitCare Meals on Wheels delivers comfort, conversation, a few surprises ahead of holidays
Murrysville Star
Delmont the latest town to consider switching animal control provider
Delmont officer, police dog recovering after crash
Murrysville area: Presidents portrayed, Turkey Cup winners, comedy night, more
Delmont neighborhood fundraiser will continue through mid-January
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Jan. 11, 2026
Franklin Regional boys stay atop WPIAL wrestling heap; girls team makes strides
Murrysville Star notebook: Franklin Regional grad returning to Riveters
Trial set for Delmont mother accused in torture death of adopted son
Panther cheer competition squads prepare for alumni night, national competition in FloridaVideo
Don’t blame this Franklin Regional grad for hoping the Steelers lose Monday. It’s his job
North Journal
Richland play cafe owner looks to create place where children, parents can make memories together
Trib HSSN boys basketball player of the week for Jan. 12, 2026Video
Northland Public Library celebrates results of $4.1M renovation at ribbon-cutting ceremony
‘Large-scale’ illegal marijuana sales operation found at 2 vape shops on McKnight Road in Ross, police say
Ross welcomes 2 new commissioners, names interim manager
Girl Scout trio raises chickens for West View Urban Farm to help address food insecurity
Seven Fields native Ava McNaughton picked for U.S. Olympic women’s hockey team; Hilary Knight to make 5th Olympics appearance
Ross posthumously honors business owner Bobby Colosimo for generosity to community
Looking back on pop culture that had Western Pennsylvania buzzing in 2025
La Roche University gifted buildings, including motherhouse, from Sisters of Divine Providence
Norwin Star
Sheetz in North Huntingdon sells $1.4 million winning lottery ticket
Irwin bridge closed after hole opens in deck of structure
Norwin area: Irwin appointments, bingo, solar energy meeting, more
Irwin OKs plans for Chipotle restaurant
Hempfield boys give coach best birthday present: a win over Norwin
Diminutive Giuliana Giannikas plays big for Norwin girls in win over Hempfield
Norwin school bus company facing driver shortages
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Jan. 11, 2026
Norwin notebook: Hockey team making strides
Norwin girls basketball alumni starring on college hardwood
Penn Hills Progress
Here are some upcoming events at Penn Hills Library
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Jan. 11, 2026
Road to more wins starts at the free-throw line for Penn Hills girls
Penn Hills boys hungry to pile up wins
Mechanical malfunction leads to Penn Hills school bus fire
Penn Hills mayor challenges interim manager appointment process
Penn Hills boys run away with win over Plum
Plum girls keep cool, hold on to defeat Penn Hills in key section matchup
Penn Hills man charged in shooting at South Hills Village Mall
Driver flees after crashing into Penn Hills home
Penn-Trafford Star
Penn Township fires finance director after about 5 months on the job
As Penn-Trafford wrestlers get healthy, optimism grows
Penn-Trafford notebook: Sean Goodman’s hat trick sparks hockey team
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Jan. 11, 2026
Penn-Trafford area: History talk, puzzle sale, Sportsman’s Bash, more
Norwin wrestling decks Penn-Trafford with 6 pins
Central Pa. man charged in Trafford power substation explosions
Westmoreland developments: Manor restaurant revived, Hempfield welcomes secondhand clothing store
Westmoreland judge rejects battered woman appeal in decades-old murder case
Penn-Trafford boys rally, get late basket from Ponko to defeat Latrobe
Plum Advance Leader
Plum girls grab section lead with win against Fox Chapel
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area news, events for the week of Jan. 12, 2026
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Jan. 11, 2026
Plum’s Alaina Claassen, Saphia Davis stacking wins ahead of postseason tournaments
Owen Campbell climbing Plum’s all-time wins list after reaching century mark
No arrests yet in Greenfield shooting, abduction
‘Brothers’ face off as Franklin Regional wrestling continues its roll with win over Plum
Pittsburgh police: Kidnapping in Plum related to Greenfield shooting
New members join Plum Council, leaders named
Penn Hills boys run away with win over Plum
Sewickley Herald
Coffee Village in Sewickley is a welcoming place for all
Mark Poss paints views inspired from trips across the Sewickley Bridge
Lindsay Theater hosts Pittsburgh Zoo educators for ‘Zootopia 2’ screening event
Here’s how Quaker Valley area reorganized their local governments to start the year
At 600-win milestone, Quaker Valley coach Mike Mastroianni proud of program’s impact
Sewickley Academy boys basketball coach Mike Iuzzolino to be honored at Saint Francis
Sewickley Herald notebook: Quaker Valley boys notch quality wins
From penalty box to policy briefs, Sewickley Academy junior has passion for hockey, law
Sewickley Academy girls ready to bring high-energy style to heart of section schedule
Sewickley Academy boys roll into new year undefeated
Shaler Journal
Millvale man accused of firing shotgun, threatening to kill woman with school bus nearby
Shaler-area municipalities reorganize following November election
‘Irritated’ Etna resident Dave Becki celebrated as dedicated public servant after 36 years as councilman
Bread of Life Food Pantry in Etna strives to provide more than just food
Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church launches 12th annual Fill the Truck to help local food pantries
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Jan. 9-11
Millvale says it will have to shut down all services if borough isn’t allowed to borrow $2 million
Duncan’s Diner: Shaler teen gives back with Make-A-Wish to help other kids fighting cancer
Shaler police charge pair of 18-year-old men with stealing items from unlocked vehicles
Police charge woman after Facebook feud triggers stabbing in Shaler
South Hills Record
Police release details about South Hills Village Mall shooting incident
Duck-themed Elf on the Shelf brings holiday cheer to South Park Elementary Center
Upper St. Clair High School senior class has 16 sets of twins
DA drops assault charge against Pittsburgh cop in domestic incident
Jefferson Memorial bell celebrates 250 years of U.S.
In brief: Pierogi sale, holiday events and more in the South Hills
South Hills real estate transactions for the week of Dec. 7, 2025
Realtor: North, South Hills real estate markets have more similarities than you’d think
Morning Roundup: Water main break in Mt. Lebanon; bear spotted in Pine
In brief: Pierogi sale, Christmas cookie sale and more in the South Hills