Western PA Local News
Pittsburgh
‘It looks like he’s everywhere’: O’Connor’s busy 1st week as Pittsburgh mayor
Police: Man discovered beaten in Pittsburgh’s the Bluff neighborhood
Pittsburgh police use pepper spray to break up melee after basketball game at Obama Academy
Hemingway’s Cafe closure prompted by family matters, changing drinking habits, owner says
O’Connor vows Pittsburgh won’t cooperate with ICE
Local Pittsburgh rescue dogs hit big screen in national Puppy Bowl XXII
O’Connor tackles Pittsburgh’s problems clearing snow
O’Connor fills top roles, installs Jason Lando as acting Pittsburgh police chief
Pittsburgh zoning board denies Strip District condos, but developer undeterred
The Clarks release new EP to ride the wave of ‘The Pitt’ song inclusionVideo
Allegheny
Police: 7-year-old boy remains in critical condition after being shot in Pittsburgh
Mechanical malfunction leads to Penn Hills school bus fire
Planned Parenthood announces temporary closures in Pittsburgh, region
Chartiers Valley Primary School students get history lesson while celebrating school’s 30th birthday
McCandless Polar Plunge aims to raise $10,000 to support Special Olympics
Marshall installs new supervisor and formally elected incumbent during reorganization
Democrat-led majority takes helm of McCandless Council as members reorganize
Shapiro formally launches reelection campaign in Allegheny County
Ukrainian Catholic church sues Collier for blocking chapel project
Always local, always here: TribLive’s enduring commitment to Pittsburgh news
Westmoreland
Latrobe teacher, 18-time marathoner launches coaching business
Macy’s Westmoreland survives latest cuts
Greensburg woman accused of giving 4 children psychedelic mushrooms on 2024 camping trip
Hotel tax revenues doled out to help promote Westmoreland tourism
Westmoreland happenings: Bingos, blood drive, meetings, more
Trial set for Delmont mother accused in torture death of adopted son
‘It was a big family’: Former Volkswagen assembly line workers will gather in Hempfield
Former student sexually assaulted by teacher in 2016 receives $150,000 from Jeannette school districtVideo
Planned Parenthood announces temporary closures in Pittsburgh, region
Jury finds Monessen parents not guilty of child endangerment
Valley News Dispatch
The Stroller, Jan. 11, 2026: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Macy’s to shut down Pittsburgh Mills store in Frazer
Alle-Kiski senior citizen news: Jan. 10, 2026
Lower Burrell manager gets contract renewed, 4% raise
Car goes over hillside, into Kotecki Memorial Park in Lower Burrell
Temporary light to be installed at intersection of Routes 56 and 356
Steelers-themed playoff desserts served up in Oakmont, Lower Burrell
Charges held against man accused of shooting, killing his brother outside New Ken Elks Lodge
Pittsburgh police locate 2 girls after being last reported in the Vandergrift area
Arnold triple shooting remains under investigation
Regional
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
Meta funds expansion of Beaver Valley nuclear plant to help power AI
Western Pa. wineries gear up for annual Pennsylvania Farm Show in HarrisburgVideo
A look at the classic diners still holding on in Western PennsylvaniaVideo
Morning roundup: Somerset County man killed in 2-vehicle crash; SWAT standoff ends with 1 person in custody
Highmark, spurred on by state law, offers no-cost breast imaging
Pa. regulators assess how electric companies handled deadly April storm
Fetterman breaks with many Democrats in supporting Venezuela raid
Venezuelan community in Western Pa. conflicted over Maduro’s detentionVideo
Bethel Park Journal
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
Bethel Park’s William Penn ranks 9th among Pa. elementary schools
Carnegie Signal Item
Ukrainian Catholic church sues Collier for blocking chapel project
Scott police to add social worker to department’s ranks
Carnegie-based Better Business Bureau names new president
Cupples-Wisniowski named Collier commissioner president
Bridgeville Council reorganizes, selects Cimarolli as president
Chartiers Valley’s ‘Badges and Baristas’ connects students, police over coffee
Collier-area fire departments to get new turnout gear
LED field lights coming to Bridgeville’s Chartiers Park
Chartiers Valley fights off Moon rally in battle of the last 2 WPIAL 5A champs
Heidelberg holds line on taxes for 2026
Fox Chapel Herald
Fox Chapel girls taking charge of defensive strategy
Round 1 of heavyweight clash between Shady Side Academy and Greensburg Central Catholic girls goes to SSA
Fox Chapel Area telethon tops $101,000 to benefit local nonprofit
Blawnox woman recounts parents’ harrowing Holocaust ordeal
Blawnox councilwoman crafts mini Moondog’s to celebrate business owner, music charity
Sharpsburg manager recognized for distinguished service
A-K Valley athletes of the week: Plum’s Riley Stephans, Fox Chapel’s Grant Fenton
No. 1 Neshannock girls shake off Fox Chapel for holiday tourney win
Longtime volunteer retires from board of Sharpsburg Neighborhood Organization
Sharpsburg Neighborhood Organization continues mission of creating a ‘community of opportunity’
Monroeville Times Express
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
Retired electrician finds beauty in profession with art inspired by Tesla, Edison, ‘Star Trek’
Franklin Regional boys get benefit of late goaltending call, earn hard-fought victory over Gateway
Murrysville Star
Trial set for Delmont mother accused in torture death of adopted son
Delmont neighborhood fundraiser will continue through mid-January
Panther cheer competition squads prepare for alumni night, national competition in FloridaVideo
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Jan. 11, 2026
Don’t blame this Franklin Regional grad for hoping the Steelers lose Monday. It’s his job
‘Brothers’ face off as Franklin Regional wrestling continues its roll with win over Plum
Latrobe boys rise up to hand Franklin Regional 1st loss in section
Delmont will accept letters of interest for mayor’s seat
Franklin Regional Marching Band dons Disney costumes for trip fundraiser
Export relocates helicopter pad, continues developing J.M. Hall property
North Journal
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
Ross property owners to see tax increase for 2nd consecutive year
West View approves 24% property tax increase, borrowing for new municipal complex
Local lawmakers, librarians celebrate $5M increase in Pa. budget for public libraries
North Hills School Board approves limiting any potential property tax increase to state limit
In brief: Happenings across the North Hills Journal area
At the library: Here are some upcoming programs at Northland Public Library
Realtor: North, South Hills real estate markets have more similarities than you’d think
Norwin Star
Norwin girls basketball alumni starring on college hardwood
Norwin area: Sage’s Army bingo, Irwin council elects leaders, more
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Jan. 11, 2026
$1 million scratch-off sold at North Huntingdon Walmart
Fire kills 6 dogs at North Huntingdon kennel
Norwin wrestling decks Penn-Trafford with 6 pins
Irwin family welcomes first New Year’s baby born at Allegheny Health Network
Norwin boys close out Peters Township tournament with win over Belle Vernon
Norwin’s Landon Sidun represents WPIAL on top of Powerade podium for 2nd straight year
North Huntingdon is closer to adopting solar power ordinance
Penn Hills Progress
Mechanical malfunction leads to Penn Hills school bus fire
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Jan. 11, 2026
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
Verona’s 2026 budget includes 9% tax increase
Verona hires 2 officers, thanks outside support
Man accused of trying to pull gun on police in Verona
Penn-Trafford Star
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
Wilkinsburg educator tapped for Penn-Trafford High School assistant principal role
Trafford historian seeks federal approval for naming Brush Creek tributary
After 4 seasons at Wisconsin, Penn-Trafford grad Cade Yacamelli enters transfer portal
Plum Advance Leader
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
Oakmont looks into new technology for busy intersection
Plum girls keep cool, hold on to defeat Penn Hills in key section matchup
A-K Valley athletes of the week: Plum’s Riley Stephans, Fox Chapel’s Grant Fenton
After strong start, Plum girls basketball braces for upcoming section tests
Sewickley Herald
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
Quaker Valley athletes make college choices in wide variety of sports
6 Quaker Valley standouts among players chosen for PIHL all-star games
Maryland recruit Mimi Thiero resetting Quaker Valley’s record books
State funding approved to fix Backbone Road in Sewickley Heights
Glen Osborne officials hold line on real estate taxes in 2026 budget
Sewickley Academy students collect toys for East End Cooperative Ministry
Shaler Journal
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
Cash 5 lottery ticket worth $770,000 sold in Shaler
Aspinwall, Sharpsburg and neighboring fire departments team up to rebuild volunteer force
Pittsburgh media personality Guy Junker turned love of sports into a winning career
Deluzio shares challenges of politics, public service with Shaler Area’s newspaper staff
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Dec. 19-21
Hampton couple settles suit against Reserve, others over house damaged by landslide
Shaler Area sophomore invited to White House to mark executive order to boost childhood cancer research
South Hills Record
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
South Hills real estate transactions for the week of Nov. 23, 2025