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Pittsburgh
Point State Park readies for NFL Draft with Steelers fan hub, red carpet
Unruly teen behavior put on notice as NFL Draft approaches
How did Pittsburgh come to have 90 unique neighborhoods?
Pittsburgh City Council approves new, costlier version of 2026 budgetVideo
Places to see in Pittsburgh during NFL Draft
Going responsibly at the NFL Draft: Porta-potty etiquette 101
From ‘Steel City’ to ‘eds and meds’: As Pittsburgh welcomes NFL Draft, it isn’t so easily defined anymoreVideo
Clip of young Pirates fan giving baseball to girl warms hearts on social media
NFL Draft for Dummies: Answers to all the questions about Pittsburgh’s biggest sports bonanza
Primanti’s for beginners: Do’s, don’ts, tips and tricks for eating Pittsburgh’s legendary sandwichVideo
Allegheny
Breeze Airways delays restart of Pittsburgh-Los Angeles direct flights
Block party helps people discover ‘underappreciated treasure’ of the Maxo Vanka murals in Millvale church
2-week-old eaglet undergoes surgery after ingesting fish hook
3 taken to hospital following incident in Penn Hills
Death of 2-year-old Pleasant Hills girl ruled a homicide
2026 Pittsburgh/Allegheny County homicide victims
8 people shot, 2 fatally, in 3 shootings in Pittsburgh and Braddock
FBI says a threatened flight landed safely in Pittsburgh
Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging cuts back as budget falls short
New Brentwood High courses mix technology with career readiness
Westmoreland
Greensburg to unveil 1st comprehensive zoning update in decades at public open house
Westmoreland Garden Council prepares for annual May Mart plant sale
Ligonier Country Market vendors face uncertain season after zoning, lease setbacksVideo
Westmoreland OKs $18.5M revenue anticipation for children’s bureau
Murrysville graffiti cover-up mural gets go-ahead after 3 years
North Huntingdon sewage authority $11.4M budget OK’d
With or without heels, men walk in Greensburg to raise awareness about gender-based violence
Westmoreland transit unveils expanded service for NFL draft
Murrysville lawyer not guilty in alleged road rage incident
29th annual ‘Blessing of the Bikes’ takes place this weekend in MurrysvilleVideo
Valley News Dispatch
Springdale man previously charged with abusing dogs, selling marijuana gets probation
Armstrong County magistrates cover cases after Kittanning judge suffers medical issue
Lower Burrell plans $16M replacement of sewage pump station
Volunteers sought for prep day at Greg Blythe Friendship Garden in Tarentum
West Deer fracking well raises concerns about noise, air quality in Bairdford
Proposed legislation would redefine emergency dispatchers as first responders
Allegheny Valley School Board to discuss daylong phone ban for students
Trash mounds along Allegheny River in Braeburn to be cleaned up
Peoples Library gets sensory spaces for neurodivergent inclusivity
The Stroller, April 20, 2026: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Regional
From ‘Steel City’ to ‘eds and meds’: As Pittsburgh welcomes NFL Draft, it isn’t so easily defined anymoreVideo
3-alarm fire displaces 13 in Allentown
Walmart delivery driver charged with running over customer
FBI says a threatened flight landed safely in Pittsburgh
Diocese of Greensburg bishop joins clergy nationwide weighing in on Trump, Pope Leo XIV discourseVideo
Western Pa. congressional incumbents have upper hand over challengers in campaign cash
Doctor gets probation for selling weight-loss drugs from China to Mon Valley Hospital colleagues
What is the ‘just war theory’ that U.S. Speaker Mike Johnson invoked to defend Trump from Pope Leo?
Slippery Rock University senior wins state system’s highest academic award
Morning Roundup: Man shot in Clairton; Mt. Lebanon Police search for missing teen
Bethel Park Journal
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
Bethel Park student achievements for the week of March 24, 2026
In brief: South Hills Chorale performances, spring artist market and more in Bethel Park
Bethel Park real estate transactions for the week of March 22, 2026
Led by double gold from Jackson Edwards, Bethel Park boys shine at WPIAL swim meet
New wave of players out to uphold Bethel Park baseball tradition
Bridgeville Signal Item
In brief: Bridgeville, Carnegie area news and events, week of April 20, 2026 and beyond
Carnegie Carnegie celebrates 125 years
Chartiers Valley area real estate transactions, week of April 19, 2026
Man gets up to 30 years in prison for killing homeless woman under Carnegie bridge
806-unit development approved in Collier
South Fayette jumps on Upper St. Clair in statement victory to open section series
In football weather, Bethel Park freezes out South Fayette
South Fayette to build a new $85M elementary school
Fundraiser, funeral services announced for Chartiers Valley junior Trinity Irwin
Celebrate CV expo showcases student success at Chartiers Valley
Fox Chapel Herald
Despite limited opportunities, Fox Chapel girls lacrosse hitting its stride
Fox Chapel flag football brings creativity in dramatic win
Proposed legislation would redefine emergency dispatchers as first responders
Earth Day cleanup aims to make ‘Sharpsburg shine’
Southwestern-themed cantina expands with dinner and bar hours in O’Hara
Sharpsburg chili cook-off fundraiser postponed until October
In brief: Happenings across the Fox Chapel area
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions for the week of April 19, 2026
Fox Chapel Area students turn tinkering into innovation
Lawsuit accuses Shady Side Academy of firing nursing director who raised concernsVideo
Monroeville Times Express
Vandergrift woman forms medieval-themed event in Monroeville to mix fantasy and reality
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of April 12, 2026
William Shatner, Patricia Arquette among celebrities at Steel City Con in MonroevilleVideo
Retired dancer continues artistic expression through paintings
Monroeville retiree gears up for another bike trek to help find cure for multiple sclerosis
Primanti Bros. closes Monroeville, North Versailles locationsVideo
Monroeville area: Cleanup event, Lions Club, Marine Corps League, convention center events and more
Immigrant rights activist sets off on 8-day march to ICE detention center
Gateway sports notebook: Gators flag football starts 2-3; Logan Memije wins section singles title
Gateway hockey makes case to return to varsity level after winning postseason tournament
Murrysville Star
Murrysville Star notebook: Franklin Regional baseball has flair for dramatic
29th annual ‘Blessing of the Bikes’ takes place this weekend in MurrysvilleVideo
Murrysville man killed in motorcycle crash near Saltsburg
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of April 19, 2026
Murrysville lawyer testifies alleged road rage incident a ‘non-event’
Latrobe faces challenge head on, earns split with Franklin RegionalVideo
Murrysville attorney on trial for alleged road rage incident
Murrysville area: Church tag sale, wreath giveaway, Symphony East fundraiser, more
Franklin Regional student team raises more than $157K for blood cancer researchVideo
Franklin Regional notebook: 1st-year softball coach earns 1st win
North Journal
New coach determined to build off strong season for North Hills boys volleyball
North Hills enjoying early returns in girls flag football
West View district judge dismisses 3 of 6 charges against Ross man accused of gun traffickingVideo
North Hills senior gets full ride to Robert Morris University
Civilian uses police radio to get help for Ross detective fighting with assault suspect
Ross municipal building, community center to remain open during roof work
Pittsburgh Sakura Project readies for peak cherry blossom viewing in North Park
Balance Brewing opens in Ross, enlarging space of former craft brewer Necromancer
Ross man who bought over 200 handguns is accused of firearms trafficking
‘Sovereign citizen’ arrested after Ross police see SUV made to look like police vehicle
Norwin Star
Hempfield gains control of wild softball game, defeats Norwin
North Huntingdon sewage authority $11.4M budget OK’d
Strawpump fire department regains its service area in North HuntingdonVideo
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of April 19, 2026
Norwin area: Mulch sale, art workshops, used book sale, more
Norwin notebook: Karlie Johnson sets girls lacrosse scoring record
Norwin baseball keeping eye on the ball after sweeping Hempfield
Strawpump fire department expected to regain service area in North Huntingdon
Norwin area: Race for Grace raises $177K, Bataan Memorial March, more
Behind 16 Ks from Sebastian Shulsky, Canon-McMillan shuts out Norwin
Penn Hills Progress
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of April 19, 2026
Penn Hills police unveil new design for patrol vehicles
81-year-old Verona man charged with arson
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of April 12, 2026
Penn Hills High School musical ‘Once on This Island’ explores themes of storytelling and social class
Penn Hills business transitions to 100% employee-owned operations
In brief: Happenings throughout the Penn Hills area
New faces bring new depth to Penn Hills track program
‘Growth and resilience’: Penn Hills softball continues to build throughout program
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of April 5, 2026
Penn-Trafford Star
Glassport sandwich shop opens location in Penn Township
Glassport sandwich shop opens location in Penn Township
Club at Blackthorne no longer facing legal challenges
‘We’re all Penn-Trafford’: Penn Township and Penn Borough residents consider potential mergerVideo
Penn-Trafford hires new wrestling, field hockey coaches
Former Manor police officer sentenced for impersonating UPMC officer, theft
Public meeting set for potential merger of Penn Township, Penn Borough
Penn Township withdraws zoning violation notice from Club at Blackthorne, but other legal disputes continue
3rd-ranked Plum baseball no-hits Penn-Trafford, remains unbeaten on season
Penn-Trafford junior seeks donations, volunteers for ‘Project Confidence’
Plum Advance Leader
Tri-City daytime volunteer fire crew clears more hurdles toward completion
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of April 12, 2026
Plum moves up in section with win over Fox Chapel
Still no hearing months after man was charged in Plum homicide
3rd-ranked Plum baseball no-hits Penn-Trafford, remains unbeaten on season
Man accused of blowing up Plum home with family inside headed for court
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area news, events for the week of April 6, 2026
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of April 5, 2026
Plum/Riverview sports notebook: Mustangs baseball starts strong
Plum softball chasing elusive playoff victory
Sewickley Herald
Quaker Valley’s Will Meagher takes pride in run to WPIAL tennis finals
Sewickely’s Ryder Fetterolf wins Jim Rutherford Trophy as OHL’s top goaltender
Day 2 of Sewickley’s Herbst House hearing set
Flea market, live music and more at Sewickley area houses of worship
Leetsdale secures loan to help purchase VFW lot near Henle Park
Leet officials approve resolution limiting interactions with ICE
Washington Street ‘hump’ in Leetsdale removed, road reconstructed
Sewickley father detained by ICE since February has reunited with family
In brief: Antique appraisal, spring cleanups and more in Sewickley area
Sewickley man detained by ICE for weeks expected to return home within next few days
Shaler Journal
Pitt track and field athletes put on training clinic for Shaler Area’s Kids of Steel
Boys & Girls Club clubhouses offer a variety of unique experiences to children in Shaler area
Millvale accepts bank’s terms for $2M in loans approved by county judge
DNA leads to charges, arrest in 1989 kidnapping, rape case in Reserve
Finding love at 13,500 feet: Shaler couple meets, builds relationship through skydivingVideo
Military veterans find lifeline through Pittsburgh Warriors hockey team
Shaler unveils advanced AEDs available for public use in township’s 10 parksVideo
Shaler Area’s new athletic director embraces positive, student-driven environment
Pittsburgh Opera Company’s retiring general director reflects on long career of nurturing the arts
3 Sharps Hill volunteer firefighters recognized for 50 years of service in Shaler
South Hills Record
Thomas Jefferson brings ‘controlled chaos’ to inaugural flag football season
Strong season building as Baldwin boys volleyball elevates game
Baldwin athletes climb medal stand at South Hills Classic
Baldwin softball off to strong start with primary goals still ahead
South Hills real estate transactions for the week of April 19, 2026
Proposed Mt. Lebanon School District budget calls for 3.5% tax increase
New contract includes interior cameras, GPS tracking for West Mifflin school buses
Baldwin High School receives national Special Olympics honors
Almost 100 communities need new road salt supplier after vendor ends contract with council of governments
Woman shot Sunday morning in Mt. Lebanon