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WVU Health System’s takeover of Independence Health reflects aggressive expansion spree

WVU Health System’s takeover of Independence Health reflects aggressive expansion spree

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A less-deadly year: In 2025, Pittsburgh notched fewest killings in decades, mirroring national trend

A less-deadly year: In 2025, Pittsburgh notched fewest killings in decades, mirroring national trend

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Ligonier Township native winds up 45 years of trimming hair in Blairsville

Ligonier Township native winds up 45 years of trimming hair in Blairsville

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Parkway East outbound lanes reopen following serious accident

Parkway East outbound lanes reopen following serious accident

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Fix unclear for smashed Allegheny Township traffic light

Fix unclear for smashed Allegheny Township traffic light

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Cremation overtakes burial as people rethink death, cost and tradition

Cremation overtakes burial as people rethink death, cost and tradition

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2 guards injured in attack at Westmoreland jail

Unity supervisors agree to double property tax, increase fire tax by 50%

Police: Bradenville man shot, killed as he ate New Year’s Eve dinner at Hempfield home

Liberty Avenue lane closures in Pittsburgh’s Strip District to start Monday

Pittsburgh Regional Transit closes Oakland bus lane after 45 years

How to maximize PTO in 2026

Zohran Mamdani’s first full day as NYC mayor: subway rides, new offices and backlash from Israel

Brandy Melville’s Shadyside opening rekindles debate over size exclusivity

U.S./World

Japan says Trump has invited its leader to the U.S. It comes as ties with China are strained

Japan says Trump has invited its leader to the U.S. It comes as ties with China are strained

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Zohran Mamdani’s first full day as NYC mayor: subway rides, new offices and backlash from Israel

Zohran Mamdani’s first full day as NYC mayor: subway rides, new offices and backlash from Israel

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Suspected deadly mountain lion attack in Colorado is not the first such harrowing encounter

Suspected deadly mountain lion attack in Colorado is not the first such harrowing encounter

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FBI says it disrupted potential New Year’s Eve attack inspired by Islamic State group

FBI says it disrupted potential New Year’s Eve attack inspired by Islamic State group

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Judge refuses to order release of man charged with planting pipe bombs on eve of Capitol riot

Judge refuses to order release of man charged with planting pipe bombs on eve of Capitol riot

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Earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.5 rattles southern and central Mexico

Earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.5 rattles southern and central Mexico

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What to know about the Swiss Alpine bar fire that killed 40

Russia puts death toll from Ukrainian strike at 27 as Zelenskyy names intelligence chief to new role

Trump and top Iranian officials exchange threats over protests roiling Iran

Saudi warplanes strike UAE-backed separatists in southern Yemen

Trump delays increased tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities for a year

Trump, in interview, defends his energy and health, offers new details on screening he underwent

Zohran Mamdani promises to govern ‘expansively and audaciously’ in inaugural speech as NYC mayor

Farmers can now learn how much aid they will get from the Trump administration

Politics

Trump delays increased tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities for a year

Trump delays increased tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities for a year

5 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

Farmers can now learn how much aid they will get from the Trump administration

Farmers can now learn how much aid they will get from the Trump administration

5 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

Trump, in interview, defends his energy and health, offers new details on screening he underwent

Trump, in interview, defends his energy and health, offers new details on screening he underwent

5 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

Zohran Mamdani promises to govern ‘expansively and audaciously’ in inaugural speech as NYC mayor

Zohran Mamdani promises to govern ‘expansively and audaciously’ in inaugural speech as NYC mayor

5 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

Top political stories of 2025

Top political stories of 2025

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These bipartisan bills were noncontroversial — until Trump vetoed them

These bipartisan bills were noncontroversial — until Trump vetoed them

5 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

Ousted after 1 term, Ed Gainey leaves complex legacy as Pittsburgh’s 1st Black mayor

Judge blocks White House’s attempt to defund the CFPB, ensuring employees get paid

After quiet off-year elections, Democrats renew worries about Trump interfering in the midterms

More musicians cancel Kennedy Center concerts following addition of Trump’s name to building

Kennedy Center criticizes musician who canceled performance after Trump name added to building

Shapiro poised to become nation’s highest-paid governor

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt pregnant with 2nd child

At least $18.7M poured into this year’s critical Pa. Supreme Court retention races

Health

Health subsidies expire, launching millions of Americans into 2026 with steep insurance hikes

Health subsidies expire, launching millions of Americans into 2026 with steep insurance hikes

4 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

Amid conflicting vaccine recommendations, Americans are less likely to trust Trump’s CDC, a Penn study finds

Amid conflicting vaccine recommendations, Americans are less likely to trust Trump’s CDC, a Penn study finds

4 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

Idaho company recalls nearly 3,000 pounds of ground beef for E. coli risk

Idaho company recalls nearly 3,000 pounds of ground beef for E. coli risk

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Flu, respiratory illnesses rising in Pennsylvania

Flu, respiratory illnesses rising in Pennsylvania

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SNAP bans on soda, candy and other foods take effect in 5 states Jan. 1

SNAP bans on soda, candy and other foods take effect in 5 states Jan. 1

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Narcan in schools? Educators react to proposed legislation

Narcan in schools? Educators react to proposed legislation

4 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

Judge blocks access to UPMC transgender care records

Virtual reality opens doors for older people to build closer connections in real life

New oral weight loss medication expected to be cheaper and more accessible

U.S. regulators approve Wegovy pill for weight loss

Teen drug use remains low, but survey finds small rise in heroin, cocaine use

Doctor’s orders? ‘Belly laugh at least 2 to 5 days a week’

You finally got a doctor’s appointment. Here’s how to get the most out of it

U.S. awards no-bid contract to Denmark scientists studying hepatitis B vaccine in African babies

Business

Brandy Melville’s Shadyside opening rekindles debate over size exclusivity

Brandy Melville’s Shadyside opening rekindles debate over size exclusivity

2 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

Trump delays increased tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities for a year

Trump delays increased tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities for a year

2 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

Pittsburgh City Paper closes

Pittsburgh City Paper closes

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New Year’s Day: What’s open? Retailers. What’s closed? Government and banks.

New Year’s Day: What’s open? Retailers. What’s closed? Government and banks.

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Average U.S. long-term mortgage rate falls to lowest level of the year at 6.15%

Average U.S. long-term mortgage rate falls to lowest level of the year at 6.15%

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U.S. applications for jobless benefits fell below 200,000 last week with layoffs historically low

U.S. applications for jobless benefits fell below 200,000 last week with layoffs historically low

2 Min Read | 2 weeks Ago

John Dorfman: What my father taught me about investing

Lee Enterprises stabilizes finances with $50M investment led by billionaire David Hoffmann

U.S. Steel’s contract dispute with Canadian company heads to arbitration

AI prompts increased human interaction at this cyber security company

Majority of job hunters turn to AI to help land next gig

Environmental groups call $135,000 fine for U.S. Steel oil spills ‘laughable’

Bitty & Beau’s, coffee shop known for inclusive hiring, quietly closes Strip District store

Why your holiday gift returns might go to a landfill and what you can do about it

Regional

Ligonier Township native winds up 45 years of trimming hair in Blairsville

Ligonier Township native winds up 45 years of trimming hair in Blairsville

4 Min Read | 7 days Ago

From Paris to Western Pennsylvania: Escargot gains popularity at local restaurants

From Paris to Western Pennsylvania: Escargot gains popularity at local restaurants

4 Min Read | 7 days Ago

Taxes, rent, ballots: What the new rule on postmarks means for your mail

Taxes, rent, ballots: What the new rule on postmarks means for your mail

4 Min Read | 7 days Ago

Snowstorm drops up to 5 inches of snow across region

Snowstorm drops up to 5 inches of snow across region

4 Min Read | 7 days Ago

For some, Dry January leads to full-time sobriety

For some, Dry January leads to full-time sobriety

4 Min Read | 7 days Ago

Cosmic chaos: Supermoon, meteor shower to grace Western Pa. skies Saturday

Cosmic chaos: Supermoon, meteor shower to grace Western Pa. skies Saturday

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What to look for in 2026 in Western Pennsylvania

Cremation overtakes burial as people rethink death, cost and tradition

PennDOT eases some interstate restrictions in Allegheny County; Beaver, Lawrence limits remain in place

Up to 5 inches of snow possible by New Year’s Day

White-out on Route 119 near Westmoreland-Fayette border leaves 1 injured after multiple crashes

Western Pennsylvania restaurant openings and closings in 2025

Western Pa. expected to see respite from windstorms, power outages

Narcan in schools? Educators react to proposed legislation

Education

Narcan in schools? Educators react to proposed legislation

Narcan in schools? Educators react to proposed legislation

2 Min Read | 3 weeks Ago

Carnegie Mellon’s AI-driven speech reconstruction tool aims to bridge gap for children’s speech disorders

Carnegie Mellon’s AI-driven speech reconstruction tool aims to bridge gap for children’s speech disorders

2 Min Read | 3 weeks Ago

More than 100 academic offerings on PennWest’s chopping block

More than 100 academic offerings on PennWest’s chopping block

2 Min Read | 3 weeks Ago

All 750 Clairton City students get grocery gift cards for Christmas

All 750 Clairton City students get grocery gift cards for Christmas

2 Min Read | 3 weeks Ago

Student loan borrowers in default may see wages garnished in 2026

Student loan borrowers in default may see wages garnished in 2026

2 Min Read | 3 weeks Ago

Hempfield Area joins Chartiers Valley in piloting AI weapon detector created with Carnegie Mellon research

Hempfield Area joins Chartiers Valley in piloting AI weapon detector created with Carnegie Mellon research

2 Min Read | 3 weeks Ago

Pitt staff union members to get 2.5% wage increase

Wilkinsburg educator tapped for Penn-Trafford High School assistant principal role

Pitt’s new AI hub aims to make artificial intelligence practical for students and their careers

Students say arts programs at PennWest California are in jeopardy

Quaker Valley School District communications director recognized for outstanding service

Pitt chancellor gets 32% raise but vows to donate it to student, faculty causes

Upper St. Clair High School senior class has 16 sets of twins

Rural schools hit by Trump’s grant cuts have few options for making up for the lost money

Election

At least $18.7M poured into this year’s critical Pa. Supreme Court retention races

At least $18.7M poured into this year’s critical Pa. Supreme Court retention races

3 Min Read | 2 months Ago

MyPillow founder and Trump supporter Mike Lindell says he’s running for Minnesota governor in 2026

MyPillow founder and Trump supporter Mike Lindell says he’s running for Minnesota governor in 2026

3 Min Read | 2 months Ago

Supreme Court weighs Republican appeal to end limits on party spending in federal elections

Supreme Court weighs Republican appeal to end limits on party spending in federal elections

3 Min Read | 2 months Ago

Marjorie Taylor Greene’s exit opens room for new political unknown in Georgia

Marjorie Taylor Greene’s exit opens room for new political unknown in Georgia

3 Min Read | 2 months Ago

How Westmoreland County uses blue ‘pills’ to break more than 200 election ties

How Westmoreland County uses blue ‘pills’ to break more than 200 election ties

3 Min Read | 2 months Ago

Ohio Democrat Tim Ryan, the ex-congressman who lost a Senate bid to JD Vance, won’t run for governor

Ohio Democrat Tim Ryan, the ex-congressman who lost a Senate bid to JD Vance, won’t run for governor

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Westmoreland to break 200 election ties with draws from a jar

Federal judges block Texas from using its new U.S. House map in the 2026 midterms

Incumbents, newcomer Katie Noel among West Jefferson Hills school board winners

Trump plans to meet with Mamdani, says he’ll ‘work something out’ with New York City’s mayor-elect

Here are the election results for the Quaker Valley area

In latest major elections case, Supreme Court to hear GOP challenge to mail-in ballots

Voters in the Fox Chapel area select some new mayors but retain many other incumbents

Higher-than-expected election turnout boosted by judicial race, officials say

Obituary Stories

Gospel singer Richard Smallwood dies at 77, leaving a legacy that inspired many in music

Gospel singer Richard Smallwood dies at 77, leaving a legacy that inspired many in music

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Isiah Whitlock Jr., actor from ‘The Wire,’ ‘Veep’ and Spike Lee films, dies at 71

Isiah Whitlock Jr., actor from ‘The Wire,’ ‘Veep’ and Spike Lee films, dies at 71

5 Min Read | 1 month Ago

Tatiana Schlossberg, a granddaughter of the late President John F. Kennedy, has died at 35

Tatiana Schlossberg, a granddaughter of the late President John F. Kennedy, has died at 35

5 Min Read | 1 month Ago

Khaleda Zia, former Bangladeshi prime minister and archrival of Hasina, dies at 80

Khaleda Zia, former Bangladeshi prime minister and archrival of Hasina, dies at 80

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Notable people from Western Pennsylvania who died in 2025

Notable people from Western Pennsylvania who died in 2025

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Brigitte Bardot, 1960s sex symbol turned militant animal rights activist, dies at 91

Brigitte Bardot, 1960s sex symbol turned militant animal rights activist, dies at 91

5 Min Read | 1 month Ago

Glen Osborne Councilwoman Mary Scalercio remembered as dedicated public servant, educator

John Robertson, two-time European Cup winner with Nottingham Forest, dies at 72

Actor James Ransone, known for his role in ‘The Wire,’ dead at 46

WWII Navy veteran Ira ‘Ike’ Schab, one of last remaining Pearl Harbor survivors, dies at 105

‘Buck Rogers’ star Gil Gerard dies at 82

Anthony Geary, ‘General Hospital’ legend and 8-time Daytime Emmy winner, dies at 78

Rob Reiner, ‘When Harry Met Sally’ director, ‘All in the Family’ actor and political activist, dead at 78

Sophie Kinsella, author of the millions-selling ‘Shopaholic’ novels, dies at 55