Western PA Local News
Pittsburgh
Richard King Mellon Foundation chipping in nearly $2M to support Pittsburgh programs
Pittsburgh man pleads guilty to gun assault in Arnold
‘Severe’ staff cuts begin at Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, union says
Some Banksville residents ‘furious’ over plan to house federal inmates in FOP building
2026 Pittsburgh/Allegheny County homicide victims
Bloomfield shipping container home offers cool digs, rooftop livingVideo
Pressure at the pump builds as gas prices reach 4-year highVideo
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: May 1-3
Heinz History Center offers glimpse inside newly underway expansionVideo
2nd fan sues Pirates over ‘belt-whipping’ incident in 2025Video
Allegheny
Don McLean, Tito Puente Jr., The Fixx highlight Allegheny County summer concert seriesVideo
Zappala threatens charges against bank linked to problematic West Mifflin apartment complex
Proposed Hampton Township schools budget raises taxes 3.47%
2026 Pittsburgh/Allegheny County homicide victims
Public hearing set for new development on Westinghouse site in Churchill
Police charge 4 in brazen gunpoint heist at Wilmerding vape shop
CK Mart in Sharpsburg hit with violations by county Health Department
Divine Redeemer Parish may sue Sewickley if not permitted to demolish Herbst House
Police say Monroeville man chased shoplifters with his car, hit 1
Shaler contractor accused of fraud, not completing home repairs
Westmoreland
Westmoreland happenings: Plant sale, diaper collection, blood drive, more
Steelers to interview for training camp jobsVideo
Here are 5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: May 1-3
Mammography Month shines light on misunderstood life-saving test in Pa.Video
A little chill doesn’t deter large crowds at the 1st Greensburg Night Market of the seasonVideo
Pressure at the pump builds as gas prices reach 4-year highVideo
Family of Unity woman who died in sinkhole sues restaurant, U.S. SteelVideo
Thomas Stanko to be sentenced in killing of Cassandra Gross
Pitt regional campuses to offer free tuition for students of families making $75K or less
Hempfield will auction items from new fire station propertyVideo
Valley News Dispatch
Man charged with attempted homicide, arson for fire that tore through a New Kensington duplex
Lower Burrell nets air conditioning and heating business at former Hillcrest Volkswagen
Plum spends nearly $700K for ‘fine-tuning’ of district math programs
Proposed New Kensington STEM Academy to proceed with next steps
Pittsburgh man pleads guilty to gun assault in Arnold
Local historians discovering origin of New Kensington’s Little Girl Scout House
Verona man wanted in connection with road rage incident
Clark Candies adds ice cream to list of sweet offerings in TarentumVideo
Pressure at the pump builds as gas prices reach 4-year highVideo
The Stroller, May 1, 2026: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Regional
Pitt regional campuses to offer free tuition for students of families making $75K or less
Steelers to interview for training camp jobsVideo
IUP’s proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine gets state system approval
Deluzio, Hegseth spar during heated congressional hearingVideo
War and uncertainty in Iran fail to cool a red-hot U.S. stock market
Mon Valley Independent marks 10th anniversary in printVideo
Police investigate murder-suicide in Seven Fields
Meal plan, fees raised at PennWest, room rates adjusted
Laurel Highlands stream remains ‘impaired’ with elevated lead levelsVideo
Morning Roundup: Pittsburgh demolition efforts expand; 3rd Laurel Highlands teacher placed on leave
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
Carnegie Carnegie celebrates 125 years
Chartiers Valley freshman a rising star in shot put, discus
Chartiers Valley softball looking for luck to swing its way
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
Fox Chapel Herald
CK Mart in Sharpsburg hit with violations by county Health Department
Sharpsburg fills council vacancy with nonprofit leader
Buddy’s Ace Hardware fills former Staples space at The Waterworks
‘Every day is a good day’: Spunky soon-to-be O’Hara centenarian credits the simple life for longevity
At the library: Here are some upcoming events at Cooper-Siegel and Sharpsburg community
In brief: Happenings across the Fox Chapel area
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions for the week of April 26, 2026
Runners give Dorseyville Middle School a boost as part of its annual 5K fundraiser
Fox Chapel sophomore finding success in doubles play
Resurgent Fox Chapel softball gears up for playoffs
Monroeville Times Express
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of April 19, 2026
4 Football Flyer buses will be free during NFL Draft
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, middle-school musical, convention center events and more
Immigrant rights activist sets off on 8-day march to ICE detention center
Murrysville Star
Murrysville area: Session on forgiveness, Delmont fundraiser, Lyme support, more
Plum baseball edges Franklin Regional in section showdown, improves to 14-1Video
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of April 26, 2026
Franklin Regional boys tennis returns to top of section
Murrysville Star notebook: Former Franklin Regional slugger putting on a show in college
Westmoreland County’s annual blight summit focuses on ‘Revitalizing Main Street’
Murrysville area: Summer craft sessions, church tag sale, Lyme disease support group, more
Franklin Regional actors debate a man’s fate in ‘Twelve Angry Jurors’
Judge rules kids can testify against Delmont mother charged with adopted son’s murder
Murrysville graffiti cover-up mural gets go-ahead after 3 years
North Journal
Allegheny Land Trust working to expand Lowries Run conservation area in Ross
Longvue Acres Garden Club gearing up for 76th annual plant sale
North Allegheny junior’s gown, tuxedo made from books set the scene for library’s spring gala
As e-bike use grows, safe operation is top of mind for police departments in the North Hills
Nurture House, a new preschool in McCandless, keeps play the focus of learning
Horseback riding program for children with disabilities seeks volunteers
Overnight closures of Parkway North in Ross expected for demolition of Jacks Run Bridge
German educators begin weeklong tour of Pa. public schools at North Hills High School
At the library: Here are some upcoming programs at Northland Public Library
New coach determined to build off strong season for North Hills boys volleyball
Norwin Star
North Huntingdon seeks sponsors for ballfield banners
Norwin area: Trip to West Virginia, rummage sale, art workshops, more
Norwin puts itself in line for Section 2-6A baseball title with convincing win over Mt. Lebanon
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of April 26, 2026
Norwin notebook: Former Knights volleyball standout honored at Saint Vincent
Norwin teams embracing road warrior mentality during Knights Stadium construction
Westmoreland Envirothon: All winners in learning about the environment
Norwin area: Church rummage sale, Heritage Trail ride, mulch sale, more
North Huntingdon donates old police car to Catholic Diocese police department
New temporary road planned to bypass closed bridge in Irwin
Penn Hills Progress
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of April 26, 2026
Penn Hills grad Jaden Dugger selected by the 49ers in 5th round
Penn Hills detectives claim collusion, hostile work environment in lawsuit against municipal officials
Faces of the Valley: Arnold outdoorsman takes on caretaker role for Rachel Carson TrailVideo
3 taken to hospital following incident in Penn Hills
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of April 19, 2026
Penn Hills grad Jaden Dugger showing up on NFL Draft radars
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-Trafford Star
Theatre Factory to move to New Kensington arts hub; volunteers aim to fill gap in TraffordVideo
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of April 26, 2026
Penn-Trafford grad Mia Smith surpasses 400 strikeouts at Pitt-Johnstown
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of April 19, 2026
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
Plum Advance Leader
Plum boys lacrosse team taking big strides; program’s future looking bright
2nd phase of multimillion-dollar renovations at Plum Middle School to begin soon
Luke Williams’ presence on basepaths helps Franklin Regional edge Plum in Section 1-5A baseball
Plum baseball edges Franklin Regional in section showdown, improves to 14-1Video
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of April 26, 2026
Plum School Board votes to replace sections of leaky high school roof
‘Persistent’ Plum adds on runs in shutout win over Kiski Area
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of April 19, 2026
Leaky roof at Plum High School requires emergency repairs
Tri-City daytime volunteer fire crew clears more hurdles toward completion
Sewickley Herald
Divine Redeemer Parish may sue Sewickley if not permitted to demolish Herbst House
Aleppo firefighters working to adjust station siren, respond to residents’ complaints
Leetsdale to host community meeting Sunday for boat launch master site plan
In brief: New office space in Leetsdale, road closures and more in Sewickley area
Sewickley area student achievements for the week of April 28, 2026
Quaker Valley School District holds spring business roundtable
Sewickley Herald notebook: Eden Christian on winning streak heading into playoffs
Sewickley Academy softball builds off strong start
Pair of Quaker Valley doubles teams earn spot in WPIAL doubles field
Jonah Montagnese leads Quaker Valley with record-breaking showing at Butler Invitational
Shaler Journal
Students return to Shaler Area Middle School after fire alarm prompts evacuation
$3M state grant to help support redevelopment of Mt. Alvernia in Millvale, Shaler
Etna seeking architectural, engineering, cost estimating services for municipal hub
Shaler pays $12.5K to settle litigation brought over bidding for pool bathhouse
Shaler Area OKs bond issue that restructures debt, gets new money for building projects
Longvue Acres Garden Club gearing up for 76th annual plant sale
9/11 survivor Stanley Praimnath shares message of faith, grace at Shaler Area High SchoolVideo
Block party helps people discover ‘underappreciated treasure’ of the Maxo Vanka murals in Millvale church
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
South Hills Record
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
Whitehall Historical Society celebrates America’s 250th birthday
South Hills student achievements for the week of April 21, 2026
Trib HSSN diamond team of the week for April 19, 2026Video
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