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Referendum changing Pittsburgh’s public notice practices may face legal challenges
Acrisure company to cut 2,250 jobs due to AI advancements
Täkō in Downtown Pittsburgh to temporarily close for renovationsVideo
State-of-the-art parking, ‘elevated’ living touted at new Strip District apartment complex
Jury begins deliberations in forged-signature trial tied to 2022 congressional race
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: May 22-25
Heinz Endowments shifting cultural funding away from artists and toward organizations
3 positions eliminated from Pittsburgh Playhouse as part of ‘operational restructuring’
Public transportation riders doubled over NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, report saysVideo
Pittsburgh Public Schools board to vote on school closure and realignment plan next week
Allegheny
Morning Roundup: Police rescue man from scaffolding in Brookline; car strikes pedestrian in Pitcairn
Survivors’ stories a highlight of open house at McCandless-Franklin Park Ambulance Authority
Jury begins deliberations in forged-signature trial tied to 2022 congressional race
2026 Pittsburgh/Allegheny County homicide victims
Public transportation riders doubled over NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, report saysVideo
Sewickley Heights police chief search, investigation costs $26K
Western Pa. Muslims ‘ultra vigilant’ after fatal San Diego mosque shooting
Sandcastle Water Park to open this weekend
Defendant’s interview played for jury in McKeesport murder trial
The ‘misstep’: Catena explains controversial mailer following primary loss
Westmoreland
Former Export workers give hydrants a fresh patriotic makeoverVideo
Penn-Trafford graduates 302 in its Class of 2026
Westmoreland County water authority drops fees, offers free lead pipe replacementsVideo
Hanna’s Town farmers market kicks off this weekend
Longtime North Huntingdon barbershop owner Donald Nagy dies at 91
Voter turnout for primary election lags with few contested races on spring ballots
Police: Derry Township woman under influence of drugs in December crash
Late-season freeze puts chill on fruit harvests across the region
Murrysville man pleads guilty to baseball bat assault
West Overton announces historical event series for children
Valley News Dispatch
Jury begins deliberations in forged-signature trial tied to 2022 congressional race
Westmoreland County water authority drops fees, offers free lead pipe replacementsVideo
The Stroller, May 22, 2026: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Faces of the Valley: New Ken-Arnold wrestling coach builds offseason club for young athletes
Closed-door hearing for Niki’s Quick Six ends in mysterious ‘resolution’
Late-season freeze puts chill on fruit harvests across the region
Trial postponed again in pet cremation scandal
The Stroller, May 21, 2026: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Petal to the metal: Shaler artist sculpting pollinator piece for Sharpsburg Community Garden
Allegheny Valley School Board moves forward on budget without tax hike
Regional
Scott Timko edges out Ethan Nicholas to earn GOP nod in 12th state House District
Expect a cooler, stormy Memorial Day weekend in Pittsburgh region
Morning Roundup: Patient steals ambulance in Beaver County; car fire and collision in Knoxville
Late-season freeze puts chill on fruit harvests across the region
Western Pa. Muslims ‘ultra vigilant’ after fatal San Diego mosque shooting
IUP increases room capacity as student demand for on-campus housing spikes
Western Pa. law enforcement officers participate in 150-mile run for Special OlympicsVideo
U.S. Rep. Summer Lee wins Democratic nomination in reelection bid
Morning Roundup: Special Olympics torch run launches at PNC Park; $1M lottery ticket sold in Butler County
Camera Bartolotta wins GOP nod in contentious state Senate race
Bethel Park Journal
Bethel Park Baseball welcomes new scoreboards
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
Bridgeville Signal Item
Youth recognized for helping with Bridgeville Earth Day cleanup
Proposed Chartiers Valley budget holds the line on taxes
Fred Astaire Dance Studio opens in Collier
Cheerios box campaign shines light on South Fayette boy’s fight with rare disease
South Fayette baseball comes through in 6th, beats Franklin Regional
Marc ‘Bubba’ Snider is a radio host, restaurant owner and pro wrestler, but coaching baseball is his passion
Carnegie man in ICE custody granted bond hearing by judge
Bridgeville woman accused of stealing $18K from Chartiers Valley choral boosters account
In brief: Bridgeville, Carnegie area news and events, week of April 20, 2026 and beyond
Carnegie Carnegie celebrates 125 years
Fox Chapel Herald
Petal to the metal: Shaler artist sculpting pollinator piece for Sharpsburg Community Garden
O’Hara massage therapist creates calming, client-focused experience
End of North Hills-area group garbage contract could spark broader discussion on future of trash collection
WWII vet Emily Drake receives honorary degree from RMU, 8 decades after quitting school to enlist
In brief: Happenings across the Fox Chapel area
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions for the week of May 17, 2026
Fox Chapel softball coming to grips with playoff loss
Fox Chapel notebook: Clarion’s Jacob Patterson earns All-PSAC honors
Fox Chapel boys lacrosse checking boxes during historic season
Fox Chapel baseball runs out of margin for error in playoff loss
Monroeville Times Express
Faces of the Valley: Local counselor starts wellness initiative for mental health education
Sri Venkateswara Temple in Penn Hills celebrating 50 years
Letter to the editor: 400-plus community cleanup volunteers make a big impact
Gateway sports notebook: Gators track and field athletes shine at Baldwin Invitational
Mt. Pleasant library will host 3rd annual local author expo
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transfers for the week of May 10, 2026
Monroeville man taken into custody following standoff
Plum Area Ladies Society celebrates America’s 250th anniversary at banquet
Mother of Monroeville driver killed in I-79 crash sues trucking companies
Monroeville girl in running for Junior Ranger competition’s top spot
Murrysville Star
Murrysville woman once came face-to-face with ‘Little Joe’ the gorilla
Murrysville area: Museum passes, barn quilt class, car show, more
Franklin Regional grad Toryn Fulton wraps up stellar freshman softball season at South Florida
New Liberty Wrestling Club in Murrysville offers dedicated space for girls
Murrysville Medic One driver charged with possession of child porn on work computer
Verona rowing club prepares for regional championships in Ohio
Jury finds Delmont woman guilty of 3rd-degree murder in adopted son’s death
Murrysville area: Children’s fishing derby, Symphony East season finale, car show, more
Works by East Suburban Artists League to be displayed at Monroeville Public Library
Delmont mother denies murder claims, testifies husband inflicted adopted son’s fatal injuries
North Journal
North Hills students rebuild sign welcoming visitors to Perrysville in Ross
Ross police accuse man of taking $280K from wife
Beaver County woman found driving stolen SUV in Ross
End of North Hills-area group garbage contract could spark broader discussion on future of trash collection
Letter to the editor: License plate readers make communities safer
Millvale resident accused of assaulting man who came to defense of Sheetz worker in Ross
High-flying North Hills pole vaulters breaking records, pushing each other
North Hills softball gets hungry, rebounds in season’s 2nd half
Ross/West View EMS launches pre-hospital blood program serving North Hills area
North Hills High School stages mock crash day before prom
Norwin Star
Norwin area: Passes for museums, Sage’s Army events, poker run, more
Norwin notebook: Knights earn 4th seed for WPIAL baseball playoffs
Chipotle to demolish former Denny’s restaurant in Irwin
Irwin to build temporary detour road around closed Colony Drive bridge
Norwin area: Pierogi sale, summer kickoff event, poker run, more
Pine-Richland stuns Norwin in Class 6A quarterfinals with 6 runs in final inningVideo
Mt. Pleasant library will host 3rd annual local author expo
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transfers for the week of May 10, 2026
Irwin borough could move into new offices this month after long delays
Norwin area: Chicken barbecue, tree plantings, art workshops, more
Penn Hills Progress
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of May 17, 2026
Verona rowing club prepares for regional championships in Ohio
Verona Farmers Market taking a hiatus this summer
Morning Roundup: Police seek driver who killed dog with car in West Homestead; 3-month road closures in Penn Hills to start
Here are some upcoming events at Penn Hills Library
Sri Venkateswara Temple in Penn Hills celebrating 50 years
In brief: Happenings throughout the Penn Hills area
Penn Hills notebook: Amon Hawthorne headed to Slippery Rock
Undersized but undaunted, Isaiah MacFarland helps Penn Hills end 34-game skid
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transfers for the week of May 10, 2026
Penn-Trafford Star
Penn-Trafford again relies on solid pitching, timely hitting in win over Fox ChapelVideo
Penn-Trafford girls lacrosse emerges as perennial playoff team after tough early years
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transfers for the week of May 10, 2026
Full Count: Luke Novosel aims to keep Pirates healthy in dream job as head athletic trainer
Penn Township presents latest rezoning plan, targeting June adoption
Penn-Trafford tentative budget includes 4-mill tax hike
Pitching, defense do it again as Penn-Trafford wins section title
Penn-Trafford defense stands out in victory over Franklin RegionalVideo
P-T field hockey coach Dutt retires
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of May 3, 2026
Plum Advance Leader
Plum administrator promoted to deputy superintendent
Sophomore Evan Smirniw leads Upper St. Clair to surprising rout of Plum in Class 5A 1st round
Plum softball snaps playoff losing streak, beats TrinityVideo
High on the hilltop, neighbors in Plum’s Logans Ferry Heights stay connected
A-K Valley high school softball playoff preview capsules for May 12, 2026
A-K Valley baseball capsules for May 12, 2026
Divided Plum School Board heads toward almost 3% tax increase
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area news, events for the week of May 11, 2026
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transfers for the week of May 10, 2026
Shaler shuts out Plum to win inaugural WPIAL flag football championship
Sewickley Herald
Quaker Valley School District officials approve 2026-27 budget
Quaker Valley High School students mark prom milestone
In brief: Aleppo VFD open house, Colosimo golf outing and more in Sewickley area
Leetsdale, Leet and Bell Acres firefighters move forward with merger
Sewickley Academy boys lacrosse focused on playing to potential
All-time leading scorer Lucy Roig plays starring role with Quaker Valley girls lacrosse
Senior class lays groundwork for growth of Quaker Valley boys lacrosse program
Eden Christian baseball carries momentum into playoffs
After playoff loss, Sewickley Academy looks to bright future
Sewickley area real estate transactions for the week of May 17, 2026
Shaler Journal
Petal to the metal: Shaler artist sculpting pollinator piece for Sharpsburg Community Garden
Shaler’s new pool bathhouse ready for Memorial Day weekend, but weather looking to be a problem
Etna Councilman Brad Iannuzzi resigns, is hired as borough’s assistant manager
Teachers look to revive the student band scene at Shaler Area High SchoolVideo
End of North Hills-area group garbage contract could spark broader discussion on future of trash collection
Responding to families’ concerns, Shaler Area to have Pre-K Counts at 2 locations for 2026-27 school year
In brief: Happenings from across the Shaler Journal area
At the library: Upcoming events at the Glenshaw, Millvale and Shaler North Hills libraries
Millvale resident accused of assaulting man who came to defense of Sheetz worker in Ross
Shaler boys volleyball looking forward to playoff pressure
South Hills Record
Despite missing 2 starters, Thomas Jefferson boys volleyball team downs Deer Lakes
Heart of Riverside order steps up in Class 2A 1st-round win over Brentwood
South Park’s Cooper Hochendoner no-hits Keystone Oaks but laments 1 that got away
A-K Valley high school softball playoff preview capsules for May 12, 2026
Baldwin High School students paint portraits of centenarians
Upper St. Clair schools budget calls for 3% property tax increase
Trib HSSN diamond team of the week for April 26, 2026Video
Thomas Jefferson beats Baldwin in winner-take-all clash for section title
In brief: Wildflower Walk, elementary school farewells and more in South Hills
A boy, a racquet and a dream: Whitehall teen, a Ukrainian refugee, excels on Baldwin tennis team