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'You have to catch it while you can': People flock to Great Crossings Bridge despite safety risks

Here's how Trump's 2nd term could impact Pennsylvanians

Racist text messages circulated to Black Americans reach Pittsburgh

Service dogs provide comfort, strength to veterans

Access to Great Crossings Bridge restricted due to safety concerns

Democrats retain control of Pennsylvania state House

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Black, Hispanic reaction to Trump win mixed

Trump victory elicits range of emotions among young voters

Penn State greenlights $96M classroom project as 1st-year students set to spike

Charleroi fire sends woman to hospital, displaces 6 from 2 apartments

Pennsylvania House majority hinges on single seat in Cambria County

Trump's victory fueled by growth in rural counties as he cuts into Democrats' urban bases

With 2nd term secured, Deluzio to reach across the aisle to GOP, but cautiously

5 key moments that shaped the presidential race and a Trump victory

Inflation explained: Utility costs driven by war, climate change and regulatory incentives

World, state reaction to Trump's 'stunning political comeback victory'

Republican Dave Sunday wins Pennsylvania's attorney general race

High pressure election ends with only minor problems at local polls

From amputation to Ironman, Bethel Park veteran shares story of resilience

Bethel Park resident leads effort to provide socks for people in need

Bethel Park U.S. Marine Corps Captain shares his story at Veterans Breakfast Club

Bethel Park takes nothing for granted in Class 5A quarterfinal win over Woodland Hills

Growingly popular head spa treatment makes way to South Hills salon

Robinson, Ruscitto vying for 37th District State Senate seat

In brief: Bethel Park happenings, week of Oct. 28, 2024

Bethel Park tennis builds sparkling resume during successful season

Bethel Park football stacking wins despite demanding schedule

Bethel Park uses OT to get around upstart Latrobe

Bethel Park students named National Merit semifinalists

Bethel Park Historical Society hosts open house for Schoolhouse Arts and History Center

Von Maur to open in South Hills Village

Friends group donates $15,719 to Bethel Park Public Library

Republican Natalie Mihalek, Democrat Peter Kohnke vie for 40th state House seat

South Hills Interfaith Movement continues mission with renovated headquarters

Bethel Park hosts 20th annual 90-Plus Club Luncheon

Bethel Park tops South Fayette for conference victory

Mt. Lebanon wins 15th WPIAL girls tennis team title, North Catholic earns 1st

Chartiers Valley theater gets crack at Harry Potter play

Chartiers Valley teen accused of threat in custody

State funding provides boost for projects in Carnegie, Collier, Scott

Carnegie bookstore promotes love of reading, nature

Chartiers Valley schools to be remote Monday after threat made

Student-run small business provides opportunity for Chartiers Valley life skills students

Growingly popular head spa treatment makes way to South Hills salon

South Fayette shuts out Fox Chapel to defend WPIAL Class 3A girls soccer title

Penn-Trafford runs over South Fayette in football playoffs

Fox Chapel, South Fayette both vying to defend WPIAL girls soccer titles

In brief: Bridgeville, Carnegie area news and events, week of Oct. 28, 2024 and beyond

Trib HSSN football player of the week for Oct. 27, 2024 

Chartiers Valley slugger Lily Duffill commits to No. 1 college choice, Penn State

After undefeated season, Chartiers Valley hockey still has unfinished business

Chartiers Valley area real estate transactions, week of Oct. 27, 2024

Chartiers Valley appoints Woodland Hills' Dan Castagna as superintendent

Chartiers Valley Primary School's Kids of Steel included in Western PA sports history museum

Intern joins ranks of Andrew Carnegie Free Library & Music Hall

Bethel Park tops South Fayette for conference victory

Fox Chapel girls soccer team's hopes not dashed by loss in WPIAL finals

Check out these upcoming programs at the Cooper-Siegel and Sharpsburg libraries

In brief: Herald area events for the week of Nov. 11, 2024

Fox Chapel boys soccer team bows out of PIAA playoffs

Alle-Kiski Valley athletes of the week: Fox Chapel's Maddie Grimsley, Plum's Chase Eber

Fox Chapel girls can't find key goal in PIAA quarterfinal loss to Lower Dauphin

Alle-Kiski Valley PIAA soccer preview capsules for Nov. 9, 2024

'Third time's a charm' as Sharpsburg 19-year-old becomes new borough councilman

New jazz-themed wine bar and restaurant to open in Sharpsburg

McCahill Park reconstruction underway in Fox Chapel

Harmar maker of artificial lungs moves to O'Hara

Fox Chapel Area High School students to compete against other schools via quiz show

Fox Chapel Area Rotary smashes record with Charity Golf Classic

Elevator, 2 kitchens among features of mid-century modern home in Fox Chapel

Then & Now: The Great Pumpkin of Aspinwall has been enthralling visitors since 1995

Fox Chapel Follies returns with new show at Pittsburgh Field Club

Aspinwall residents participate in parking study data collection; report to be filed by year's end

Check out these upcoming programs at the Cooper-Siegel and Sharpsburg libraries

Democratic incumbent Mandy Steele captures 2nd term in state House

Hampton Heroes: Vet brings message of ‘ordinary people doing extraordinary things’

Hampton Heroes: Middle school teachers among 2024 inductees

Hampton Heroes: Interviews with veterans help students gain perspective

North suburban real estate transactions, week of Nov. 3, 2024

Dick's insider trading scheme nets Hampton man a year in federal prison

Hampton girls excel at riding waves, even on Allegheny River 

North suburban real estate transactions, week of Oct. 31, 2024

Quick start lifts spirits for Hampton hockey

Hampton boys soccer works overtime in run to playoffs

Sun spells fun for Hampton Halloween parade

14 high school bands will compete at PIMBA 2024 Championships in Monroeville

Hampton High School music program benefits from nonprofit’s 5K

Democrat Bill Petulla, Republican Jeremy Shaffer chase open seat in 28th State House District

Democrat Arvind Venkat, Republican Nathan Wolfe square off for 30th state House seat

North suburban real estate transactions, week of Oct. 20, 2024

Hampton’s Depreciation Lands Museum celebrates season with Hydref fair

North suburban real estate transactions, week of Oct. 13, 2024

North suburban real estate transactions, week of Oct. 6, 2024

Hampton celebrates Homecoming with pregame Talbot Tailgate

North Hills area real estate transactions for the week of Nov. 10, 2024

Etna Center for Community project receives $2 million in grants

North suburban real estate transactions, week of Nov. 3, 2024

Motivated by down year, Shaler girls volleyball gets back on track

Paul Stadelman, cornerstone of Shaler volleyball, honored as PIAA coach of year

North suburban real estate transactions, week of Oct. 31, 2024

Franklin Park residents support Millvale food pantry

Game show studio brings new experience to Millvale

Plum girls soccer takes care of business vs. Shaler in Class 3A 1st round

North suburban real estate transactions, week of Oct. 20, 2024

Fire company in Shaler marks 115th anniversary with renovation, new pumper

Shaler celebrates season with Trunk or Treat

North suburban real estate transactions, week of Oct. 13, 2024

Ross record store meets demand for vinyl while continuing family tradition

North suburban real estate transactions, week of Oct. 6, 2024

Moondog's concert to benefit North Hills Community Outreach's winter utility program

North suburban real estate transactions, week of Sept. 29, 2024

‘Best day of the year’: Thousands gather for Shaler Area’s Homecoming festivities

Shaler girls soccer aims to break 37-year playoff drought

Gateway's Hunter Raymer has high expectations for final high school swim season

Monroeville happenings: Toy drive, women's self-defense course, live music, more

Monroeville area: Art gallery opening, free Thanksgiving dinners, Rotary scholarships, more

Markosek wins reelection in 25th District House race

Consent order updates eliminate 4M gallons of water flow during Franklin rainstorms

Woman killed in collision on William Penn Highway in Monroeville

Gateway runners gain experience at WPIAL championship meet

Tough finish to regular season keeps Gateway out of WPIAL playoffs

East suburban real estate transactions, week of Nov. 3, 2024

Turtle Creek man indicted on charges he robbed 7 businesses over a year

Gateway school board takes a pass on sponsoring student trip to Costa Rica

Gateway boys soccer makes 5th straight trip to playoffs, falls to Canon-McMillan

After long-awaited playoff victory, Gateway volleyball bows out to top-seeded Beaver

East suburban real estate transactions, week of Oct. 27, 2024

Monroeville man charged in Rostraver tavern shooting pleads guilty

Monroeville officials lease convention center to tourism agency

Monroeville area: Cross Roads concert, club meetings, Thanksgiving dinners and more

Monroeville officials lease convention center to tourism agency

Gateway school board to review Costa Rica trip proposal, approve expenses

Runner-up Franklin Regional takes pride in WPIAL final performance

St. Vincent recognizes Westmoreland high school students in mock trial competition

Franklin Regional succumbs to undefeated Conrad Weiser in PIAA quarterfinals

Mac Miller leads Pine-Richland to rout of Franklin Regional, spot in WPIAL Class 5A semifinals

Murrysville war monument relocated to community park just in time for Veterans Day

Murrysville area: Yingling receives state citation, used book sale and more

Murrysville man, former Allegheny County detective, now accused of asking son to lie

Franklin Regional zeroes in on best plan to try to upset top-seeded Pine-Richland

Incumbent Jill Cooper retains seat in Westmoreland state House race

Motivated Franklin Regional rolls past Bellefonte in PIAA 1st round match

Consent order updates eliminate 4M gallons of water flow during Franklin rainstorms

Franklin Regional opens Panther's Den, consolidates merchandise under 1 vendor

Murrysville's Palmer Jackson advances to DP World Tour final stage

Franklin Regional turns attention to state playoffs after loss in WPIAL Class 3A title game

East suburban real estate transactions, week of Nov. 3, 2024

Franklin Regional Athletic Association competitive cheer team off to a hot start

Moon wins WPIAL boys soccer championship over Franklin Regional

Franklin Regional notebook: Panthers keep finding ways to rally

Franklin Regional boys string together upsets in WPIAL playoffs

North Hills area real estate transactions for the week of Nov. 10, 2024

Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Nov. 8-10

Ross Park Mall store opening benefits nonprofits

North suburban real estate transactions, week of Nov. 3, 2024

4th-quarter touchdown pass lifts Franklin Regional past North Hills

North suburban real estate transactions, week of Oct. 31, 2024

Linebacker Joey Lutz makes his voice heard on North Hills defense

North Hills boys soccer turnaround punctuated by last-second playoff win

North Hills boys soccer unseats WPIAL champ Norwin

Yards show growth of Halloween spirit

North suburban real estate transactions, week of Oct. 20, 2024

Morning Roundup: 3 firefighters injured in Ross blaze; 2nd gun found this week at Pittsburgh airport

North suburban real estate transactions, week of Oct. 13, 2024

Library adjusts for ‘New Northland’ construction in McCandless

Operating expenses prompt West View Water Authority rate increase

Ross record store meets demand for vinyl while continuing family tradition

North suburban real estate transactions, week of Oct. 6, 2024

Take a peek inside historic Bellevue homes on upcoming house tour

Moondog's concert to benefit North Hills Community Outreach's winter utility program

Hoarding disorder can drive families and communities apart. An Irwin nonprofit can help

Norwin football stadium project could cost more than $25M

Norwin notebook: Cross country teams place at states

Norwin's championship defense ends in unexpected fashion

Dancin' In The Streets

Irwin business, apartment building damaged by early Saturday blaze

Irwin man pleads guilty but mentally ill to killing girlfriend at Monroeville hotel

Hikers, bikers travel twisty new North Huntingdon trail

East suburban real estate transactions, week of Nov. 3, 2024

Norwin notebook: Soccer teams well represented on all-WPIAL lists

Playoff season rejuvenates Norwin girls soccer program

Long delayed North Irwin bridge project slated for 2025

North Huntingdon family sues UPMC Children's over treatment of son, mother

Fundraiser to benefit veterans programs features oldest living Steelers player

North Huntingdon OKs 3-year contract with police department's 29 officers

Norwin library opts out of state grant for renovation project

East suburban real estate transactions, week of Oct. 27, 2024

Norwin notebook: Girls basketball standout headed to West Virginia Wesleyan

Eastbound Route 30 reopens following North Huntingdon crash

In brief: Penn Hills and Verona area happenings, week of Nov. 11, 2024

Upper St. Clair shuts down Penn Hills to power into Class 5A semifinals

A lifetime of service: Longtime fireman, 98, recalls love and loss stretching decades

Sagging, rusted fence in Penn Hills partly fixed by Union Railroad; other half awaits repairs

In brief: Penn Hills and Verona area happenings, week of Nov. 4, 2024

Veterans at Penn Hills senior living facility reflect on trauma, uncertainty and progress

Serra Catholic sophomore sticks with cross country, earns trip to state meet

Penn Hills part of deep, talented WPIAL Class 5A playoff field

East suburban real estate transactions, week of Nov. 3, 2024

No. 7 Penn Hills guts out WPIAL playoff win over Moon

Linton Middle School to undergo internal improvements

New security measure at Penn Hills Elementary also promotes school spirit

Viola Davis makes a Pittsburgh stop for Black and brown men voter summit

Parkway East's Penn Hills off-ramp, Exit 81, to close for paving

Board drama drags on as Penn Hills looks to revive economic development committee

In brief: Penn Hills and Verona area happenings, week of Oct. 28, 2024

East suburban real estate transactions, week of Oct. 27, 2024

Penn Hills goalkeeper happy to give teammates a helping hand

Penn Hills coach proud of team's progress in classroom

Penn-Trafford notebook: Win over South Fayette snapped skid

Goaltender looks like brick wall for fast-starting Penn-Trafford hockey team

St. Vincent recognizes Westmoreland high school students in mock trial competition

Quick start helps Peters Township blow by Penn-Trafford

Powerful Penn-Trafford ground game, stout Peters Township defense on 5A collision course

Penn-Trafford notebook: Warriors play keep-away to beat Latrobe

East suburban real estate transactions, week of Nov. 3, 2024

Penn-Trafford runs over South Fayette in football playoffs

‘It’s not just coaches coaching’: Penn-Trafford youth softball team secures nearly undefeated summer season, sets sights on WPIAL

Turnpike to host Route 130 interchange open house for Penn Township residents

Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Penn-Trafford's Rease Solomon

Penn-Trafford notebook: Warriors gearing up for playoffs

Penn-Trafford hockey off to hot start

East suburban real estate transactions, week of Oct. 27, 2024

Penn-Trafford dominates time of possession, defeats Latrobe

Penn Township weighs zoning changes intended to boost economic development

Canon-McMillan girls roar out of halftime break, get past Penn-Trafford

Fox Chapel ends field hockey reign of 8-time defending WPIAL champ Penn-Trafford

In playoff quest, Latrobe faces huge obstacle in Penn-Trafford

Pine property tax to remain lowest among county municipalities

Pine hosts Holiday Dazzle

North Hills area real estate transactions for the week of Nov. 10, 2024

Mac Miller leads Pine-Richland to rout of Franklin Regional, spot in WPIAL Class 5A semifinals

Franklin Regional zeroes in on best plan to try to upset top-seeded Pine-Richland

North suburban real estate transactions, week of Nov. 3, 2024

Clutch goal helps Pine-Richland get past Mt. Lebanon for 6th straight WPIAL field hockey title

Richland History Group to present Civil War program

Pine-Richland student advocates on behalf of peers with dyslexia

North suburban real estate transactions, week of Oct. 31, 2024

After claiming Northeast Conference title, Pine-Richland turns attention toward WPIAL playoffs

2nd annual Trunk or Treat celebrates season at Richland Township Community Park

Pine-Richland girls hold off Latrobe to win 1st playoff game since 2018

North suburban real estate transactions, week of Oct. 20, 2024

Pine residents enjoy tree giveaway

Trunk or Treat scheduled in Richland

Remembering Richland’s Pittsburgh Cut Flower

North suburban real estate transactions, week of Oct. 13, 2024

RAM Run supports Pine-Richland cross country

In brief: Plum, Oakmont area news, events for the week of Nov. 11, 2024

Alle-Kiski Valley athletes of the week: Fox Chapel's Maddie Grimsley, Plum's Chase Eber

Plum girls soccer team reflects on another rewarding season

Alle-Kiski Valley PIAA soccer preview capsules for Nov. 9, 2024

Democrat Pisciottano defeats Republican Dintini to replace retiring Brewster in state Senate

Proposed Plum budget carries no property tax increase after hike last year

Markosek wins reelection in 25th District House race

A-K Valley Senior Spotlight: Plum's Rylan Schoonover

In brief: Plum, Oakmont area news, events for the week of Nov. 4, 2024

Plum man's 40th birthday marks milestone for preemie care at Allegheny Valley Hospital

East suburban real estate transactions, week of Nov. 3, 2024

Owner of Z!Eats in O'Hara wants to create community gathering spot

Plum's Wes Lorish caps decorated high school career at PIAA golf tournament

Fox Chapel finds winning goal in 70th minute to get past Plum, win 1st WPIAL title since '95

Plum native Alex Kirilloff retires from baseball at 26 after injury-ravaged career with Twins 

With painful losses in rearview mirror, Plum, Fox Chapel ready to duke it out in WPIAL finals

A-K Valley high school soccer playoff capsule for Oct. 31, 2024

Top-seeded Plum boys soccer team headed to 1st WPIAL final in 19 years

Fox Chapel locks in, beats Plum to return to WPIAL Class 3A championship game

'Killer comfort food' and classic cocktails await at Lula in Sewickley

Sewickley native continues fire chief role at Cochran Hose Company

Quaker Valley girls volleyball makes more history with 1st WPIAL title

Sewickley Herald notebook: Freshman delivers for Quaker Valley girls soccer

Quaker Valley cross country season builds to big finish at states

Quaker Valley girls volleyball sweeps through playoffs to win 1st WPIAL title

Quaker Valley tennis team 'paid their rent' during season to remember

Quaker Valley football enjoys highlights, laments inconsistency during 2024 season

Quaker Valley decorated doubles team wraps up impressive postseason run

Election Day dinner, Sunday services and more at Sewickley area houses of worship

Cello Fury to perform for Sewickley Music Club

Neighbor Spotlight: Law enforcement too strong a draw for newly retired O'Hara officer

In brief: Hard to recycle event, Thanksgiving Day dinner and more in Sewickley area

EV stations installed in Sewickley, charging fees yet to be set

Costumes and camaraderie collide at annual Sewickley Halloween Parade

Sewickley native cruising along in retirement, embraces antique car collection

Republican incumbent Devlin Robinson retains state Senate seat

Unofficial results: Republican Gaydos set for re-election in the state House 44th District

Allegheny County judge orders removal of signs with false information at polling places

Bethel Park native Rick Sebak presents ‘A Short History of Route 88’

'Streaks are meant to be broken': No. 1 Thomas Jefferson ends Aliquippa's run of 16 straight finals appearances

Gainey joins other elected leaders to tout expanded Pittsburgh-area search-and-rescue unit

Class 4A heavyweights to collide when Aliquippa meets Thomas Jefferson

Breast cancer diagnosis in Black women and the need for early detection

Democrat Angela Girol, incumbent Republican Andrew Kuzma vie for solid red seat in the 39th State House District

Weekend thieves targeted 10-12 cars in Dormont

Tyler Eber runs for 238 yards, 2 TDs as No. 1 Thomas Jefferson rolls past West Allegheny

Thomas Jefferson finds 'true identity' ahead of WPIAL playoff test vs. West Allegheny

Robinson, Ruscitto vying for 37th District State Senate seat

South Hills school news for the week of Oct. 29, 2024

In brief: Flag retirement box installed, drug prevention initiative and more in the South Hills

Thomas Jefferson lights up scoreboard, gets 'back to its old school ways'

South Hills real estate transactions for the week of Oct. 27, 2024

Shadyside thrift offers clothes, coffee, free expression

Republican Natalie Mihalek, Democrat Peter Kohnke vie for 40th state House seat

Mt. Lebanon girls upset Norwin on PKs in 1st round of soccer playoffs

South Hills Interfaith Movement continues mission with renovated headquarters

Democratic state rep, Republican newcomer vie to replace retiring state Sen. Brewster in 45th District