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David Wecht’s decision to leave Democratic Party is symbolic, experts say

David Wecht’s decision to leave Democratic Party is symbolic, experts say

6 Min Read | 4 hours Ago

Former Willowbrook Country Club manager accused of theft, not paying club taxes

Former Willowbrook Country Club manager accused of theft, not paying club taxes

2 Min Read | 3 hours Ago

PennDOT to host virtual meeting on Parkway East bridge project

PennDOT to host virtual meeting on Parkway East bridge project

1 Min Read | 8 hours Ago

Ligonier Country Market may move to Arnold Palmer Regional Airport in Unity

Ligonier Country Market may move to Arnold Palmer Regional Airport in Unity

5 Min Read | 4 hours Ago

What a gas tax suspension could mean for drivers and the prices they see at the pump

What a gas tax suspension could mean for drivers and the prices they see at the pump

6 Min Read | 2 hours Ago

Giant Eagle offers gas discount deal amid surging prices

Giant Eagle offers gas discount deal amid surging prices

2 Min Read | 4 hours Ago

Pittsburgh City Council votes to ban ICE from operating on some city property

Forum to discuss Market Square, public safety as tensions rise in Pittsburgh

25 workers laid off at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport after Spirit Airlines exit

Monongahela Incline could reopen, pending inspection

‘A life well lived’: Iconic hairstylist Arnold Zegarelli dies at 89

Pete Hegseth gets bipartisan grilling on rising costs of the Iran war and Trump’s end gameVideo

Churchill approves new zoning for Westinghouse site

Trump’s redistricting push fizzles in South Carolina Senate but wins in Missouri’s top court

U.S./World

Republican senators say they need more detail on $1B White House security request

Republican senators say they need more detail on $1B White House security request

5 Min Read | 1 hour Ago

What a gas tax suspension could mean for drivers and the prices they see at the pump

What a gas tax suspension could mean for drivers and the prices they see at the pump

6 Min Read | 2 hours Ago

Pete Hegseth gets bipartisan grilling on rising costs of the Iran war and Trump’s end game

Pete Hegseth gets bipartisan grilling on rising costs of the Iran war and Trump’s end game

6 Min Read | 3 hours Ago

DOT leader Sean Duffy facing ethics scrutiny over Toyota-backed road trip

DOT leader Sean Duffy facing ethics scrutiny over Toyota-backed road trip

4 Min Read | 3 hours Ago

Ralph Lauren designs commemorative stamps for nation’s 250th anniversary

Ralph Lauren designs commemorative stamps for nation’s 250th anniversary

3 Min Read | 5 hours Ago

Southern California mayor resigns, will plead guilty to acting as agent for Chinese government

Southern California mayor resigns, will plead guilty to acting as agent for Chinese government

3 Min Read | 5 hours Ago

Man with an assault rifle sprays rounds at drivers near Boston, wounding 2 before being shot

Denver airport security initially missed trespasser who was killed by plane on runway

Trump FDA chief leaving after angering pharma CEOs, vaping lobbyists and anti-abortion groups

Delcy Rodríguez pushes back on Trump’s Venezuela statehood remarks

Iran war is hits home as gasoline prices fuel inflation surge of 3.8% in the U.S.

Trump and Xi appear intent on keeping deep differences over Iran war from overshadowing China summit

Ship operator and employee are charged in crash that caused the deadly collapse of Baltimore bridgeVideo

Trump is getting another medical checkup at the end of May, the White House says

Politics

Trump’s redistricting push fizzles in South Carolina Senate but wins in Missouri’s top court

Trump’s redistricting push fizzles in South Carolina Senate but wins in Missouri’s top court

6 Min Read | 4 hours Ago

David Wecht’s decision to leave Democratic Party is symbolic, experts say

David Wecht’s decision to leave Democratic Party is symbolic, experts say

6 Min Read | 4 hours Ago

Democrats want Virginia Rep. Jen Kiggans out over ‘cotton-picking’ episode

Democrats want Virginia Rep. Jen Kiggans out over ‘cotton-picking’ episode

3 Min Read | 5 hours Ago

Trump FDA chief leaving after angering pharma CEOs, vaping lobbyists and anti-abortion groups

Trump FDA chief leaving after angering pharma CEOs, vaping lobbyists and anti-abortion groups

6 Min Read | 5 hours Ago

Trump is getting another medical checkup at the end of May, the White House says

Trump is getting another medical checkup at the end of May, the White House says

3 Min Read | 14 hours Ago

Missouri’s new U.S. House map goes to court while Louisiana and South Carolina consider redistricting

Missouri’s new U.S. House map goes to court while Louisiana and South Carolina consider redistricting

5 Min Read | 11 hours Ago

Trump nominates Doug Mastriano for ambassador to Slovakia

1st Amendment rights at center of clash between Pa. schools, students over ICE walkouts

Supreme Court halts order for Alabama to use U.S. House map with 2 largely Black districts

Senate Republicans move ahead with $1B for Trump’s ballroom security as Democrats pledge to fight

Voter confusion and headaches for election officials follow hasty GOP push to redraw U.S. House seats

Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro endorses Bob Harvie’s campaign to oust Brian Fitzpatrick in Bucks County congressional seat

President of Parks and Rec? Trump asserts authority over public spaces in DC

What to know about the latest wave of changes to congressional districts

Health

Supreme Court temporarily extends women’s access to a widely used abortion pill

Supreme Court temporarily extends women’s access to a widely used abortion pill

3 Min Read | 1 day Ago

Pa.’s home healthcare crisis: Low Medicaid rates drive nursing shortage

Pa.’s home healthcare crisis: Low Medicaid rates drive nursing shortage

9 Min Read | 2 days Ago

Pediatricians group finds kids of all ages need regular recess for physical and mental health

Pediatricians group finds kids of all ages need regular recess for physical and mental health

3 Min Read | 1 day Ago

In a heartbeat: Dermatologist answers your burning summer skin care questions

In a heartbeat: Dermatologist answers your burning summer skin care questions

6 Min Read | 4 days Ago

Pittsburgh-area pharmacies cling to razor-thin margins as reforms trickle in

Pittsburgh-area pharmacies cling to razor-thin margins as reforms trickle in

8 Min Read | 3 days Ago

New treatments on the horizon for those suffering from seasonal allergies in Western Pennsylvania

New treatments on the horizon for those suffering from seasonal allergies in Western Pennsylvania

5 Min Read | 4 days Ago

Experts wonder ‘Where is the CDC?’ as a hantavirus outbreak unfolds on a cruise ship

From cardiac arrest to recovery: A woman’s journey to her 1st Mother’s Day

Family House unveils new Shadyside conservatory for families of traveling medical patients

AHN adds $13M chopper to its LifeFlight fleet

Spain readies for evacuations as a hantavirus-hit cruise ship heads for the Canary Islands

How public health officials are tracing people who came in contact with hantavirus victims

FDA’s new playbook: Lots of media announcements but not much rulemaking

Health officials track dozens who left hantavirus-stricken ship after 1st fatality

Business

John Dorfman: 3-Stock Derby winner sold top pick too soon

John Dorfman: 3-Stock Derby winner sold top pick too soon

4 Min Read | 2 hours Ago

Allegheny County Council approves new regulations for Clairton Coke Works

Allegheny County Council approves new regulations for Clairton Coke Works

2 Min Read | 2 hours Ago

Giant Eagle offers gas discount deal amid surging prices

Giant Eagle offers gas discount deal amid surging prices

2 Min Read | 4 hours Ago

OpenAI chief Sam Altman makes a high-stakes appearance in his court bout with Elon Musk

OpenAI chief Sam Altman makes a high-stakes appearance in his court bout with Elon Musk

6 Min Read | 4 hours Ago

Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership hopes NFL Draft momentum bolsters retail market

Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership hopes NFL Draft momentum bolsters retail market

2 Min Read | 5 hours Ago

7 Brew coffee shop on the way in Harrison

7 Brew coffee shop on the way in Harrison

2 Min Read | 8 hours Ago

Musk, Cook and other prominent U.S. execs invited to join Trump on trip to China

Iran war is hits home as gasoline prices fuel inflation surge of 3.8% in the U.S.

Slumping AI stocks and rising oil prices halt Wall Street’s record-breaking run

Amazon looks to redefine a need for speed with 30-minute deliveries

Oil prices rise as the Iran war drags on, but stocks inch to more records

U.S. home sales flat in April as lackluster spring homebuying season lurches forward

Older Americans say it’s a good time to find a job. Younger people aren’t buying it, new poll finds

Harvest Moon Coffee reimagines space at Heights Plaza

Regional

Shotgun threat erupts in Fayette home; man charged after firing at brother during overnight confrontation

Shotgun threat erupts in Fayette home; man charged after firing at brother during overnight confrontation

2 Min Read | 11 hours Ago

‘Snooper crane’ engaged for inspection of 127-year-old Layton Bridge

‘Snooper crane’ engaged for inspection of 127-year-old Layton Bridge

5 Min Read | 13 hours Ago

Birthday invite or phishing trap? AG’s office warns of new email scam

Birthday invite or phishing trap? AG’s office warns of new email scam

2 Min Read | 11 hours Ago

Could hantavirus spark the next pandemic? Pittsburgh doctors explain

Could hantavirus spark the next pandemic? Pittsburgh doctors explain

7 Min Read | 1 day Ago

Homer City power plant water usage remains unclear

Homer City power plant water usage remains unclear

4 Min Read | 1 day Ago

Eat’n Park debuts strawberry Smiley Cookie

Eat’n Park debuts strawberry Smiley Cookie

2 Min Read | 1 day Ago

Youngstown State expands into Steubenville as calls to consolidate Ohio’s universities ramp up

Nonprofit to host conversation series at Flight 93 National Memorial in advance of 25th anniversary

Cash, code words and contraband: Guards charged in Fayette prison drug ring

April Barton reappointed as dean of Duquesne University law school

Morning Roundup: Police investigate stabbing report in Sheraden; Butler home charred in Sunday fire

Frost advisory issued for areas north of Pittsburgh, followed by a freeze watch

Escaped prisoner apprehended in Butler County

Butler Memorial Hospital techs issue strike notice 9 months into talks on first contract, Monday negotiations canceled

Education

1st Amendment rights at center of clash between Pa. schools, students over ICE walkouts

1st Amendment rights at center of clash between Pa. schools, students over ICE walkouts

6 Min Read | 15 hours Ago

U.S. colleges report 20% drop in foreign students over visa clampdown

U.S. colleges report 20% drop in foreign students over visa clampdown

2 Min Read | 1 day Ago

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Michael Chabon reveals his secrets to Woodland Hills students

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Michael Chabon reveals his secrets to Woodland Hills students

9 Min Read | 1 day Ago

April Barton reappointed as dean of Duquesne University law school

April Barton reappointed as dean of Duquesne University law school

2 Min Read | 1 day Ago

Youngstown State expands into Steubenville as calls to consolidate Ohio’s universities ramp up

Youngstown State expands into Steubenville as calls to consolidate Ohio’s universities ramp up

6 Min Read | 1 day Ago

Pediatricians group finds kids of all ages need regular recess for physical and mental health

Pediatricians group finds kids of all ages need regular recess for physical and mental health

3 Min Read | 1 day Ago

Pittsburgh-area high schools to test new course on human flourishing, well-being

Tuition, fees set for IUP’s proposed medical school

Duquesne graduate bridges physics and music in dual-degree journey

A Canvas outage tied to a cyberattack has wreaked havoc on colleges’ final exam season

Botanists, ecologists call on Penn State to preserve New Kensington nature trail

Pine-Richland proposed budget plan hikes taxes 5.29%, includes cuts to programs

In era where colleges are shrinking, Carlow University celebrates largest-ever graduating class

Pitt approves plans for new residence hall in Oakland for 1st-year students

Election

Tennessee lawmakers to vote on new U.S. House map sought by Trump that carves up Memphis

Tennessee lawmakers to vote on new U.S. House map sought by Trump that carves up Memphis

6 Min Read | 5 days Ago

Trump’s Indiana wins show his power over GOP with more primaries and redistricting debates ahead

Trump’s Indiana wins show his power over GOP with more primaries and redistricting debates ahead

3 Min Read | 7 days Ago

Justice Department seeks the names of 2020 election workers in Georgia’s Fulton County

Justice Department seeks the names of 2020 election workers in Georgia’s Fulton County

4 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Tennessee Republicans will consider redrawing U.S. House district covering majority-Black Memphis

Tennessee Republicans will consider redrawing U.S. House district covering majority-Black Memphis

6 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Political handicappers give Western Pa. incumbents the upper hand in midterms

Political handicappers give Western Pa. incumbents the upper hand in midterms

5 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

Louisiana congressional primaries suspended as a result of Supreme Court ruling, state officials say

Louisiana congressional primaries suspended as a result of Supreme Court ruling, state officials say

1 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

Virginia Supreme Court considers whether to block voter-approved U.S. House map favoring Democrats

Virginia voters deciding on redistricting plan that could boost Democrats’ seats in Congress

Trump approval plummets among Latino voters — except in Florida, new poll finds

Western Pa. congressional incumbents have upper hand over challengers in campaign cash

Redistricting battle narrows for U.S. House as states seek partisan edge in November elections

Westmoreland County finalizes plans for May primary

Canadian PM Carney is on the verge of a majority government in a special election

Undeterred by past setbacks, perennial political candidates set sights on primary

Obituary Stories

Gail Klingensmith, co-owner of Pamela’s Diner for nearly a half century, has died

Gail Klingensmith, co-owner of Pamela’s Diner for nearly a half century, has died

3 Min Read | 3 hours Ago

Abe Foxman, advocate for American Jews as longtime head of Anti-Defamation League, dies at 86

Abe Foxman, advocate for American Jews as longtime head of Anti-Defamation League, dies at 86

3 Min Read | 2 days Ago

Joni Lamb, who started of one of the largest Christian TV networks, has died

Joni Lamb, who started of one of the largest Christian TV networks, has died

2 Min Read | 4 days Ago

CNN founder Ted Turner, a brash and outspoken television pioneer, has died at age 87

CNN founder Ted Turner, a brash and outspoken television pioneer, has died at age 87

9 Min Read | 6 days Ago

Penn State football team doctor dies at 68 after decades of service

Penn State football team doctor dies at 68 after decades of service

3 Min Read | 7 days Ago

Alex Zanardi, auto racing champ who won Paralympic golds between life-altering accidents, dies at 59

Alex Zanardi, auto racing champ who won Paralympic golds between life-altering accidents, dies at 59

5 Min Read | 1 week Ago

Gerry Conway, comic book writer who co-created Punisher character in Spider-Man, dies at 73

David Allan Coe, who wrote ‘Take This Job and Shove It’ and other country hits, dies at 86

Nedra Talley Ross, last surviving member of the 1960s bee-hived pop band the Ronettes, dies

Monte Coleman, who won 3 Super Bowls as a Washington linebacker, dies at 68

Michael Tilson Thomas, renowned conductor and composer, dies at 81

Late TribLive reporter remembered by colleagues

Dave Mason, co-founder of Traffic known for ‘We Just Disagree’ and ‘Feelin’ Alright,’ dies at 79Video

Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat seeking a 13th term in Congress, dies at age 80