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Pittsburgh
Feds: Carnegie Mellon receives 2nd most foreign funding of any U.S. college
‘The Pitt’ tries a Pittsburgh accent, and locals have opinionsVideo
Morning Roundup: Stabbing in Market Square; fugitive on the run in Verona; fire in Wilkinsburg
The most romantic Valentine’s Day gift? Communication (every day)
2026 Pittsburgh/Allegheny County homicide victims
Jason Lando sworn in as Pittsburgh police chief
Graduation marks 5 years preserving Freedom House Ambulance Service in Pittsburgh
Aurora’s driverless trucks soon to be a common sight across the Sun Belt
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Feb. 13-15
VolunTOTs of Southwestern PA marking 5 years with free community party
Allegheny
I-79 near Carnegie cleared after morning wreck
Morning Roundup: Stabbing in Market Square; fugitive on the run in Verona; fire in Wilkinsburg
Baldwin High School co-principals earn MVP recognition from Pittsburgh Penguins
2026 Pittsburgh/Allegheny County homicide victims
Gateway School Board hears presentations on student activities, proposed scoreboard
‘There’s glory in your story’: Monroeville man reflects on life during Black History Month presentation at library
Rivertown Changemakers program helps people shape life in Sharpsburg, Etna and Millvale
Here’s where to satisfy your Lenten fish cravings in Western Pennsylvania
Shaler Area softball pitcher hopes to cap high school career by taking team ‘all the way’
Shaler Area bowler extra motivated by near-perfect game
Westmoreland
Fiber fair dazzles in Delmont
Local teachers benefit from Seton Hill program on Holocaust, genocide education
‘More people are leaving than coming’: Charleroi’s Haitian community withers under federal pressureVideo
Westmoreland happenings: Mardi Gras pancake dinner, Lenten services, meetings, more
Ohio woman pleads guilty theft, forgery scheme at Murrysville, Irwin banks
Paper ballots OK’d for Westmoreland voters at $18K price tag
Here’s where to satisfy your Lenten fish cravings in Western Pennsylvania
Father, 2 children killed in Indiana County fire
3 arrested in retail theft scheme from Lowe’s, including Hempfield, Monroeville and Frazer stores
Jury verdict: 2 guilty of first-degree murder in St. Clair woman’s shooting death
Valley News Dispatch
Building the Valley: Explore Amish culture at Dutchman Amish Market in Vandergrift
Quiet Lower Burrell neighborhood recovers from SWAT standoff, shooting
Lower Burrell residents report unusual behavior from neighbor before police say he fired shot into their house
Mysterious metal shards still a tire terror in Harrison, Tarentum and beyond
The Stroller, Feb. 16, 2026: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Suspect shot by Lower Burrell police identified
Interpretation of immigration law brings ICE arrests to forefront of community concerns, discussions
Valley students learn life skills, find success at business competition
Confrontation erupts at anti-ICE protest in SpringdaleVideo
The Stroller, Feb. 15, 2026: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Regional
‘More people are leaving than coming’: Charleroi’s Haitian community withers under federal pressureVideo
Local wineries using Pennsylvania grapes are turning out some easy-to-love libations
Here’s where to satisfy your Lenten fish cravings in Western Pennsylvania
Father, 2 children killed in Indiana County fire
U.S. Steel fined $118K for safety lapses in Clairton Coke Works fatal explosion
Nemacolin named top hotel in Pennsylvania, 28th in the U.S. in annual report
Deluzio says Trump administration abused its power in probe of ‘illegal orders’ video
ICE blames Biden administration for Brentwood man’s entrance into U.S.
Morning Roundup: Duquesne Light launches precise outage detectors; woman charged in fatal Bullskin Township crash
Report: Grand jury rejects indictment against Deluzio, other lawmakers over ‘illegal orders’ video
Bethel Park Journal
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
Bethel Park notebook: Wrestler captures county championship
Bethel Park’s Xavier Jackson relishes chance to cap high school career at all-star game
Bethel Park’s Charlie Simmons honored for work on, off the field
Youngsters learn while helping others at MLK Day event in Bethel Park
Bethel Park School Board reorganizes
Bridgeville Signal Item
Chartiers Valley Dance Troupe places 2nd at national competition
Carlynton takes out $24.46M bond for Carnegie renovation, high school projects
Scott Township man detained by ICE in Plum being held in West Virginia jail
Allegheny Land Trust nears goal to conserve 30 acres in Collier for park expansion
Chartiers Valley 8th grade student wins MLK poetry contest, community award
Bridgeville to host ‘tree tender’ course
Chartiers Valley digs out of snow, cools off Lincoln Park
In brief: Bridgeville, Carnegie area news and events, week of Jan. 26, 2026 and beyond
Chartiers Valley area real estate transactions, week of Jan. 26, 2026
Updated Carlynton graduation requirements focus on real-world skills
Fox Chapel Herald
A-K Valley athletes of the week: Fox Chapel’s Bella Geller, Deer Lakes’ Evan Moore
Shady Side Academy shakes off early season woes to earn playoff bid
Fox Chapel relay team making noise in indoor season
Fox Chapel notebook: Shady Side Academy grad shines in Olympic debut
Focused Fox Chapel boys get job done in section to reach playoff goal
In brief: Happenings from throughout the Fox Chapel area
‘Something Rotten!’ going on at Fox Chapel Area High School
Fox Chapel real estate transactions for the week of Feb. 15
Rivertown Changemakers program helps people shape life in Sharpsburg, Etna and Millvale
Lyla Jablon keeps her cool, helps Fox Chapel advance past Latrobe in Class 5A 1st round
Monroeville Times Express
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
Monroeville area: Convention center events, kindergarten signups, baby shower and more
Gateway wrestlers prepare for postseason tournaments
After securing section title, Gateway boys turn focus to WPIAL playoffs
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Feb. 8, 2026
WPIAL investigating brawl between Penn Hills, Gateway girls basketball teams
Autism advocacy groups to host open-mic karaoke at Monroeville MallVideo
Terry Smith, Tom Loughran to be inducted into state football coaches hall of fameVideo
1st-place Gateway boys hang on to quell Penn-Trafford’s comeback attemptVideo
Murrysville Star
Ohio woman pleads guilty theft, forgery scheme at Murrysville, Irwin banks
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Feb. 15, 2026
Penn-Trafford girls finally shake loose vs. Franklin Regional in WPIAL 5A 1st round
Delmont police chief will retire in April
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Feb. 8, 2026
Franklin Regional caps unbeaten season by outlasting Norwin for PIAA Class 3A title
Franklin Regional, Norwin to wrestle for PIAA Class 3A title
Norwin, Franklin Regional wrestling teams advance to PIAA semis
Autism advocacy groups to host open-mic karaoke at Monroeville MallVideo
Franklin Regional girls score in closing seconds to grab playoff spot over Shaler
North Journal
Treats make walk benefiting North Hills Community Outreach worth the steps
North Hills Middle School student helps raise awareness of radon dangers
Dan Kinross, longtime Ross commissioner, remembered for a life of serviceVideo
Early-morning fire at Ross Park Mall started in construction site
West View answering questions, taking comments on new municipal complex
Ross commissioners appoint new township manager
Western Pa. wine, cheesemakers take top honors at 2026 PA Farm ShowVideo
West View schedules meeting for public input on new municipal building
North Hills area communities digging out from major snowfall
Ross officials advise residents to stay home if possible during winter storm
Norwin Star
Norwin boys, girls gear up for WPIAL basketball playoffs
Patient Franklin Regional pass rusher finds college fit at West Liberty
Ohio woman pleads guilty theft, forgery scheme at Murrysville, Irwin banks
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Feb. 15, 2026
Norwin area: Movie night at Sage’s Army, church fish fry, more
Norwin youth sports teams oppose hiking fees for fields, gym
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Feb. 8, 2026
Franklin Regional caps unbeaten season by outlasting Norwin for PIAA Class 3A title
Franklin Regional, Norwin to wrestle for PIAA Class 3A title
Norwin notebook: Linebacker commits to Division I Lehigh
Penn Hills Progress
Here are some upcoming events at Penn Hills Library
Federal bill sends $7M to Western Pa. transportation projects
Lost and Found Pharmacy in Penn Hills moves to new building
In brief: Happenings across the Penn Hills area
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Feb. 8, 2026
Penn Hills senior using extra energy to turn in memorable senior season
Penn Hills notebook: Swimmer Sipple savors senior season
WPIAL investigating brawl between Penn Hills, Gateway girls basketball teams
Man who led police on icy river pursuit held for court
Community concerns spur new policy on cooperation with federal agencies in Penn Hills School District
Penn-Trafford Star
Penn-Trafford girls finally shake loose vs. Franklin Regional in WPIAL 5A 1st round
Penn Township accuses The Club at Blackthorne of violating the municipality’s zoning ordinance
Residents weigh in on Penn Township’s latest rezoning proposal
Westmoreland County high school notebook: Penn-Trafford hockey holds edge over Hempfield
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Feb. 8, 2026
Ace Bartenders owners purchase The Club at Blackthorne for $3.9M amid zoning dispute
State board suspends license of Torrance hospital nurse
Attorney claims jury erred in conviction of roommate in Penn Township shooting
Penn-Trafford School Board renews superintendent contract for 5 more years
1st-place Gateway boys hang on to quell Penn-Trafford’s comeback attemptVideo
Plum Advance Leader
Taco Bell headed to Plum after council approval
Fire tears through home in Plum’s Logans Ferry HeightsVideo
Forbes Road Career & Technology Center to continue remote learning due to water main break
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area news, events for the week of Feb. 9, 2026
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Feb. 8, 2026
Plum senior Brooke Price ready for final push to WPIAL swimming championships
After securing 1st section title, Plum girls look ahead to WPIAL playoffs
Landslide knocks part of Logans Ferry Road in Plum down to 1 lane until summer
Scott Township man detained by ICE in Plum being held in West Virginia jail
Plum police: ICE detains Scott Township man at court hearing after he tried to run
Sewickley Herald
Playground options under consideration for Leetsdale’s Henle Park
Sewickley Academy boys, girls ready to take their shot in WPIAL basketball playoffs
Quaker Valley boys, girls heat up heading into playoffs
Lucas Grimsley adds 1,000-point milestone to stellar Sewickley Academy resume
Fisher’s Files: Quaker Valley boys edge Indiana in playoff tune-up
Sewickley antiques collector shares true meaning of Valentine’s Day
Sewickley approves new 2-year contract with borough manager
Osborne Elementary Polar Ball fundraiser designed to educate, help school families
Sewickley area real estate transactions for the week of Feb. 15, 2026
Greensburg native excited to be back in Pa. as principal of Quaker Valley’s Osborne Elementary School
Shaler Journal
Treats make walk benefiting North Hills Community Outreach worth the steps
Rivertown Changemakers program helps people shape life in Sharpsburg, Etna and Millvale
Shaler Area softball pitcher hopes to cap high school career by taking team ‘all the way’
Shaler notebook: Titans flag football quarterback to play in college
Shaler boys show flashes of potential in playoff season
Rep. Lindsay Powell hosts 2nd ‘Ought to Be a Law’ competition at Shaler Area High School
Amid financial challenges, Millvale hires consultant to find new borough manager
Reserve renews garbage contract for 2 more years
Question of sidewalks on Shaler’s Mt. Royal Boulevard sparks discussion of what township is, could become
8 Shaler Area employees recognized with Baysek-Young Extra Mile Award
South Hills Record
Trib HSSN girls basketball player of the week for Feb. 15, 2026Video
Baldwin High School co-principals earn MVP recognition from Pittsburgh Penguins
‘Here to serve’: South Hills Interfaith Movement offers food lockers in Bethel Park
Collectors at South Hills Coin Club show weigh in on value of penny, precious metals
Plum police: ICE detains Scott Township man at court hearing after he tried to run
Making the grade: School districts vary when configuring grade levels in buildings
Student-conceived Highlander Hub store opens at Baldwin High School
South Hills student achievements for the week of Jan. 27, 2026
2-sport star at Baldwin, Duquesne to join 2 halls of fame in a week
Brentwood swimmer keeps lowering school record, striving to reach more goals