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Pittsburgh
Fugitive nabbed inside Pittsburgh home
1 woman shot, another stabbed in Brighton Heights, police say
Ballerinas flock to Pittsburgh to compete in renowned scholarship competition
Staffing is top priority as UPMC Magee-Womens nurses head into 1st contract talks
Special tax diversion proposed to help revitalize Downtown Pittsburgh
O’Connor ramps up Clean and Lien program attacking blight in Pittsburgh
Will Mupeta disliked police but now wants to join the force — a high school program changed his mind
Georgie’s Corner Cafe to close indefinitely Sunday in Shadyside
Pitt, IUP launch initiatives to transform campus culture through dialogue
Here are 6 things to do in Pittsburgh this long weekend: Jan. 16-19
Allegheny
‘Age in place’ living boasts home elevators, river views in OakmontVideo
Is remote learning effective? Western Pa. researchers, education experts weigh in
Pitt, IUP launch initiatives to transform campus culture through dialogue
Pittsburgh International Airport adds nonstop flight to Los Angeles on United
At the library: Here are some upcoming programs at Northland Public Library
Attackers kidnap, pistol-whip podcaster in Wilkinsburg
Morning Roundup: Driver injured in crash into UPMC Shadyside; firefighter treated at blaze in Perry South
In brief: Happenings across the North Hills Journal area
Bus safety enforcement program coming to Carlynton
Bond between student, horse shines with 1st title win at Pennsylvania 4-H State ShowVideo
Westmoreland
No-kill animal control making inroads with municipal contracts
Bushy Run Battlefield museum manager to depart post
Attorney: New Florence murder suspect expected to testify for prosecution
Greensburg Restaurant Week offers great values, unique menus
Fire leaves Hempfield house with significant damage
Westmoreland happenings: Pizza fundraiser, blood drives, senior citizen news, more
Is remote learning effective? Western Pa. researchers, education experts weigh in
‘Sole venture’: Latrobe family takes reins of longtime Mancuso’s Shoe Repair shop
Frankie’s Friends in New Kensington helps rescue 40 cats from hoarding situation
Path that started at Norwin carries Indiana offensive coordinator Mike Shanahan to brink of national title
Valley News Dispatch
The Stroller, Jan. 18, 2026: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Frankie’s Friends in New Kensington helps rescue 40 cats from hoarding situation
Police say Harmar man shot and burned down his own home, fired guns at nearby houses
Is remote learning effective? Western Pa. researchers, education experts weigh in
PennWest says proposed cuts streamline education, meet workforce needs
The Stroller, Jan. 17, 2026: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Alle-Kiski senior citizen news: Jan. 17, 2026
Tarentum road closed after garbage truck collides with tree
Arnold park improvements on hold after higher-than-expected cost estimates
Police investigation into fatal Lower Burrell crash could last months; details remain hazy
Regional
Is remote learning effective? Western Pa. researchers, education experts weigh in
‘Read the room’: Western Pennsylvanians weigh in on cellphone etiquette
Craft distilleries make industry, community connections
Reversal brings back 900 federal workers at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Trib expands to fill Pittsburgh’s newspaper void
‘It’s time’: Most Steelers fans welcome departure of coach Mike Tomlin
Value City Furniture to close all Western Pa. locations
Allegheny Health Network promotes West Penn Hospital head to run regional doctors group
Mites on Ice brawl seen as good, bad, unforgettable
Morning Roundup: Police say Verona woman assaulted, bit her father
Bethel Park Journal
In brief: Holiday concert, Rotary scholarship and more around Bethel Park
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
Bridgeville Signal Item
Bus safety enforcement program coming to Carlynton
2 new police officers hired in Bridgeville
Chartiers Valley girl, family sue district over alleged sexual abuse by fellow pupil in 3rd grade
New Carnegie mayor is youngest in borough’s history
Chartiers Valley schedules special meeting for district improvements plan
Scott commissioners reelect Altman as board president
Chartiers Valley Primary School students get history lesson while celebrating school’s 30th birthday
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
Fox Chapel Herald
Fox Chapel Herald notebook: Shady Side Academy girls heat back up
Fox Chapel boys show signs of finding footing at important time of season
Fox Chapel area real estate transactions
Friends pay tribute to Jack Lovey, longtime Aspinwall councilman, firefighter
Fox Chapel-area communities reorganize their local governments to start the year
In brief: Happenings from throughout the Fox Chapel area
Fox Chapel traffic signal upgrade replaces obsolete equipment
Portion of walking trail closed at O’Hara Community Park
Blawnox man sentenced for child sexual assault
Plum girls grab section lead with win against Fox Chapel
Monroeville Times Express
Monroeville area: Mini golf fundraiser, Medicare seminar, winter revival, super bingo and more
Gateway grad Dino Nadarevic gets college career underway at Duquesne
Gateway swimmers working hard to build foundation for rest of season
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
Murrysville Star
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Jan. 18, 2026
Riley Stephans scores 29, Tamia West stuffs stat sheet as Plum tops Franklin Regional
Murrysville area: Cheerleadering youth clinic, comedy night, upcoming meetings, more
Delmont the latest town to consider switching animal control provider
Delmont officer, police dog recovering after crash
Murrysville area: Presidents portrayed, Turkey Cup winners, comedy night, more
Delmont neighborhood fundraiser will continue through mid-January
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Jan. 11, 2026
Franklin Regional boys stay atop WPIAL wrestling heap; girls team makes strides
Murrysville Star notebook: Franklin Regional grad returning to Riveters
North Journal
At the library: Here are some upcoming programs at Northland Public Library
In brief: Happenings across the North Hills Journal area
Alma mater comes calling as North Hills hires 4-time WPIAL champ Eric Kasperowicz as football coach
North Hills School District announces key dates for students, job fair to fill 15 teaching positions
Richland play cafe owner looks to create place where children, parents can make memories together
Trib HSSN boys basketball player of the week for Jan. 12, 2026Video
Northland Public Library celebrates results of $4.1M renovation at ribbon-cutting ceremony
‘Large-scale’ illegal marijuana sales operation found at 2 vape shops on McKnight Road in Ross, police say
Ross welcomes 2 new commissioners, names interim manager
Girl Scout trio raises chickens for West View Urban Farm to help address food insecurity
Norwin Star
Irwin bridge closed after hole opens in deck of structure
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Jan. 18, 2026
Norwin area: Irwin appointments, bingo, solar energy meeting, more
Sheetz in North Huntingdon sells $1.4 million winning lottery ticket
Irwin OKs plans for Chipotle restaurant
Hempfield boys give coach best birthday present: a win over Norwin
Diminutive Giuliana Giannikas plays big for Norwin girls in win over Hempfield
Norwin school bus company facing driver shortages
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Jan. 11, 2026
Norwin notebook: Hockey team making strides
Penn Hills Progress
In brief: Happenings across the Penn Hills area
Here are some upcoming events at Penn Hills Library
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Jan. 11, 2026
Road to more wins starts at the free-throw line for Penn Hills girls
Penn Hills boys hungry to pile up wins
Mechanical malfunction leads to Penn Hills school bus fire
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
Penn-Trafford Star
Bushy Run Battlefield museum manager to depart post
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Jan. 18, 2026
Penn Township to gather public input on latest rezoning proposal
Penn Township fires finance director after about 5 months on the job
As Penn-Trafford wrestlers get healthy, optimism grows
Penn-Trafford notebook: Sean Goodman’s hat trick sparks hockey team
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
Plum Advance Leader
Plum begins vast addition, renovation project at O’Block Elementary
Plum girls grab section lead with win against Fox Chapel
In brief: Plum, Oakmont area news, events for the week of Jan. 12, 2026
Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Jan. 11, 2026
Plum’s Alaina Claassen, Saphia Davis stacking wins ahead of postseason tournaments
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
Sewickley Herald
Fisher’s Files: Sewickley Academy earns elite status in WPIAL boys basketball
Sewickley area real estate transactions for the week of Jan. 18, 2026
Horror comedy musical ‘I: Scream’ to show at Lindsay Theater
Leetsdale has a new borough manager
Coffee Village in Sewickley is a welcoming place for all
Mark Poss paints views inspired from trips across the Sewickley Bridge
Lindsay Theater hosts Pittsburgh Zoo educators for ‘Zootopia 2’ screening event
Here’s how Quaker Valley area reorganized their local governments to start the year
At 600-win milestone, Quaker Valley coach Mike Mastroianni proud of program’s impact
Sewickley Academy boys basketball coach Mike Iuzzolino to be honored at Saint Francis
Shaler Journal
Former player, assistant Ben Yeckel steps in to lead Shaler baseball program
Key win builds confidence for young Shaler girls lineup after significant injury
Judge delays ruling on Millvale’s $2M emergency loan request
Judge signals support for emergency $2M loan for Millvale
Millvale man accused of firing shotgun, threatening to kill woman with school bus nearby
Shaler-area municipalities reorganize following November election
‘Irritated’ Etna resident Dave Becki celebrated as dedicated public servant after 36 years as councilman
Bread of Life Food Pantry in Etna strives to provide more than just food
Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church launches 12th annual Fill the Truck to help local food pantries
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Jan. 9-11
South Hills Record
Police release details about South Hills Village Mall shooting incident
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