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Camera Bartolotta wins GOP nod in contentious state Senate race

Camera Bartolotta wins GOP nod in contentious state Senate race

3 Min Read | 8 hours Ago

U.S. Rep. Summer Lee wins Democratic nomination in reelection bid

U.S. Rep. Summer Lee wins Democratic nomination in reelection bid

2 Min Read | 9 hours Ago

Jason Richey secures primary victory over John Ventre for GOP lieutenant governor nomination

Jason Richey secures primary victory over John Ventre for GOP lieutenant governor nomination

3 Min Read | 7 hours Ago

Woman killed after SUV plunged into icy Mon was drunk and speeding, police say

Woman killed after SUV plunged into icy Mon was drunk and speeding, police say

3 Min Read | 4 mins Ago

Volunteers ready new Ligonier Valley farmers market ahead of June debut

Volunteers ready new Ligonier Valley farmers market ahead of June debut

3 Min Read | 52 mins Ago

Heidelberg police chief found dead in patrol car; death not considered suspicious

Heidelberg police chief found dead in patrol car; death not considered suspicious

2 Min Read | 13 hours Ago

Brittany Bloam beats out Pat Catena to land Democratic nod in 45th state House District

Bruce Springsteen’s politics, rock power on full display in nearly 3-hour show in PittsburghVideo

State Sen. Wayne Fontana secures victory against newcomer in the 42nd District

Tony Guy wins Republican nomination in 17th Congressional District

Democrats settling House primaries in Pennsylvania swing districts, with Shapiro’s clout on the line

Allegiant adds Pittsburgh to Fort Lauderdale flight, replacing service by Spirit

Hempfield elementary school PTO treasurer’s attorney says accusation of stealing funds is ‘completely wrong’Video

U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie loses Kentucky GOP primary to Ed Gallrein in another victory for Trump

U.S./World

Senate advances bill aimed at ending Iran war as Bill Cassidy, after primary loss, flips to support it

Senate advances bill aimed at ending Iran war as Bill Cassidy, after primary loss, flips to support it

4 Min Read | 12 hours Ago

The White House push for $1 billion in security funds is facing GOP opposition

The White House push for $1 billion in security funds is facing GOP opposition

5 Min Read | 13 hours Ago

U.S. government agrees to drop tax claims against Trump in broadening of IRS lawsuit settlement

U.S. government agrees to drop tax claims against Trump in broadening of IRS lawsuit settlement

3 Min Read | 15 hours Ago

Woman dies after falling into an uncovered maintenance hole in New York City

Woman dies after falling into an uncovered maintenance hole in New York City

2 Min Read | 15 hours Ago

NATO’s top officer doesn’t expect more American drawdowns beyond the 5,000 troops Trump announced

NATO’s top officer doesn’t expect more American drawdowns beyond the 5,000 troops Trump announced

4 Min Read | 15 hours Ago

San Diego mosque shooters met online and left writings expressing hate, FBI says

San Diego mosque shooters met online and left writings expressing hate, FBI says

5 Min Read | 13 hours Ago

Busiest U.S. commuter rail system resumes operations as deal reached to end strike

NAACP calls for boycott of Southern college sports programs over voting rights

Blanche doesn’t rule out considering payments for violent Jan. 6 rioters as he defends $1.8B fundVideo

More than 17,000 under evacuation orders as Southern California wildfire threatens homes

Blast outside a Syrian defense ministry building kills a soldier, wounds 12 people

Climate report says world won’t get as hot as feared but will pass warming limit

Woman dies after falling into an uncovered maintenance hole in New York City

Affordable Care Act enrollment projected to plunge by 5 million as costs spike, analysis shows

Politics

Former Senate rivals Tommy Tuberville and Doug Jones head to rematch in Alabama governor’s race

Former Senate rivals Tommy Tuberville and Doug Jones head to rematch in Alabama governor’s race

6 Min Read | 9 hours Ago

State Sen. Wayne Fontana secures victory against newcomer in the 42nd District

State Sen. Wayne Fontana secures victory against newcomer in the 42nd District

2 Min Read | 8 hours Ago

Tony Guy wins Republican nomination in 17th Congressional District

Tony Guy wins Republican nomination in 17th Congressional District

2 Min Read | 8 hours Ago

U.S. Rep. Summer Lee wins Democratic nomination in reelection bid

U.S. Rep. Summer Lee wins Democratic nomination in reelection bid

2 Min Read | 9 hours Ago

Jordan Omlor defeats Lisa Gephart for 59th District Democratic nomination

Jordan Omlor defeats Lisa Gephart for 59th District Democratic nomination

2 Min Read | 8 hours Ago

Brittany Bloam beats out Pat Catena to land Democratic nod in 45th state House District

Brittany Bloam beats out Pat Catena to land Democratic nod in 45th state House District

3 Min Read | 2 mins Ago

Democrats settling House primaries in Pennsylvania swing districts, with Shapiro’s clout on the line

Jason Richey secures primary victory over John Ventre for GOP lieutenant governor nomination

U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie loses Kentucky GOP primary to Ed Gallrein in another victory for Trump

2026 Western Pennsylvania primary election results roundup

Election 2026: Pennsylvania voters decide today in primariesVideo

Attorney General Dave Sunday appeals Pennsylvania court ruling that recognized abortion access as a right

Senate advances bill aimed at ending Iran war as Bill Cassidy, after primary loss, flips to support it

The White House push for $1 billion in security funds is facing GOP oppositionVideo

Health

What to know about the outbreak of a rare kind of Ebola as cases and deaths rise

What to know about the outbreak of a rare kind of Ebola as cases and deaths rise

4 Min Read | 17 hours Ago

Patients who need kidney transplants share their stories in hope of finding living donors

Patients who need kidney transplants share their stories in hope of finding living donors

12 Min Read | 2 days Ago

Climate report says world won’t get as hot as feared but will pass warming limit

Climate report says world won’t get as hot as feared but will pass warming limit

6 Min Read | 17 hours Ago

Allegheny County residents warned of increased risk for ticks and Lyme disease

Allegheny County residents warned of increased risk for ticks and Lyme disease

4 Min Read | 21 hours Ago

Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship docks in the Netherlands for disinfection

Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship docks in the Netherlands for disinfection

3 Min Read | 2 days Ago

Canadian national health agency confirms 1 positive hantavirus test

Canadian national health agency confirms 1 positive hantavirus test

2 Min Read | 3 days Ago

WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda

Jewish Association on Aging partners with RubyWell to assist family caregivers

Butler Memorial Hospital, union techs reach contract 3 days before planned strike

Congolese report constant burials as deaths in new Ebola outbreak reach 80

In a heartbeat: What’s the draw of blood donation?

Pitt graduate’s experiment on Artemis II may improve medicine on Earth

Continued antidepressant use during pregnancy can benefit moms, newborns, experts say

A new Ebola outbreak is confirmed in a remote Congo province, with 65 deaths recorded

Business

Trump discloses thousands of stock trades, some in companies directly influenced by his policies

Trump discloses thousands of stock trades, some in companies directly influenced by his policies

3 Min Read | 14 hours Ago

U.S. stocks fall further from their records after bond markets crank up the pressure

U.S. stocks fall further from their records after bond markets crank up the pressure

3 Min Read | 17 hours Ago

Negotiators reach a deal to end strike on North America’s busiest commuter rail system

Negotiators reach a deal to end strike on North America’s busiest commuter rail system

3 Min Read | 1 day Ago

Federal court rejects Elon Musk’s claims against OpenAI, saying he filed his lawsuit too late

Federal court rejects Elon Musk’s claims against OpenAI, saying he filed his lawsuit too late

5 Min Read | 2 days Ago

Councilman pitches plan for East Carson Street improvement district in South Side

Councilman pitches plan for East Carson Street improvement district in South Side

4 Min Read | 2 days Ago

Summer travelers who relied on Spirit Airlines may struggle to find budget alternatives

Summer travelers who relied on Spirit Airlines may struggle to find budget alternatives

5 Min Read | 2 days Ago

China agrees to boost trade for U.S. beef and poultry following Trump-Xi summit

Hemingway’s heartbreak and the long decline of Oakland’s bar scene

Swirl of public money backing $418M hotel proposal at David L. Lawrence Convention Center

For residents of Virginia’s ‘data center alley,’ the industry underpins economy — but with costsVideo

Trump says China agreed to buy 200 Boeing planes and signaled interest in as many as 750

Powell’s legacy at the Fed to be shaped by his misjudging inflation and standing up to Trump

Luxury convention center hotel planned for Pittsburgh

Cisco leads Wall Street to more records and the Dow back to 50,000

Regional

Morning Roundup: Special Olympics torch run launches at PNC Park; $1M lottery ticket sold in Butler County

Morning Roundup: Special Olympics torch run launches at PNC Park; $1M lottery ticket sold in Butler County

2 Min Read | 5 mins Ago

Camera Bartolotta wins GOP nod in contentious state Senate race

Camera Bartolotta wins GOP nod in contentious state Senate race

3 Min Read | 8 hours Ago

Tony Guy wins Republican nomination in 17th Congressional District

Tony Guy wins Republican nomination in 17th Congressional District

2 Min Read | 8 hours Ago

State Police Academy to count as credits for Slippery Rock criminology, criminal justice students

State Police Academy to count as credits for Slippery Rock criminology, criminal justice students

3 Min Read | 15 hours Ago

Heinz brings back classic glass ketchup bottles for a limited time

Heinz brings back classic glass ketchup bottles for a limited time

1 Min Read | 13 mins Ago

Allegiant adds Pittsburgh to Fort Lauderdale flight, replacing service by Spirit

Allegiant adds Pittsburgh to Fort Lauderdale flight, replacing service by Spirit

2 Min Read | 15 hours Ago

Southwest Airlines bans humanoid robots from flying in new policy

Pa. Turnpike unveils veterans-only parking spots at all service plazas

Election 2026: Pennsylvania voters decide today in primariesVideo

Morning Roundup: 2 men injured in Wilkinsburg shooting; candidate reveals cancer diagnosis

Readers vent frustrations over potholes on busy Western Pa. streets, highways

Allegheny County residents warned of increased risk for ticks and Lyme disease

Prantl’s owner responds to health department consumer alert

Pittsburgh set to start week with near-record heat

Education

Proposed Chartiers Valley budget holds the line on taxes

Proposed Chartiers Valley budget holds the line on taxes

2 Min Read | 18 hours Ago

Baldwin-Whitehall School District budget would raise taxes 4.7%

Baldwin-Whitehall School District budget would raise taxes 4.7%

1 Min Read | 19 hours Ago

Veteran Brentwood teachers — former students themselves — prepare for new school transition

Veteran Brentwood teachers — former students themselves — prepare for new school transition

4 Min Read | 22 hours Ago

Plum to launch program designed to teach students about disabilities

Plum to launch program designed to teach students about disabilities

2 Min Read | 2 days Ago

Teachers look to revive the student band scene at Shaler Area High School

Teachers look to revive the student band scene at Shaler Area High School

6 Min Read | 7 hours Ago

Pittsburgh-area school districts say there’s more to education than National Scorecard results

Pittsburgh-area school districts say there’s more to education than National Scorecard results

7 Min Read | 4 days Ago

IUP to offer classes for Indiana County high schoolers interested in future education careers

Hemingway’s heartbreak and the long decline of Oakland’s bar scene

Shaler Area Middle School named 1 of state’s Schools to Watch

Pitt Law alum makes $1 million gift to school

Cheerios box campaign shines light on South Fayette boy’s fight with rare disease

Penn State faculty vote to form union

Dr. Jonas Salk-inspired poetry lessons empower Quaker Valley, Watson Institute students

Some parents don’t want their kids to use tech at school. But districts are pushing back

Election

State Sen. Wayne Fontana secures victory against newcomer in the 42nd District

State Sen. Wayne Fontana secures victory against newcomer in the 42nd District

2 Min Read | 8 hours Ago

Tony Guy wins Republican nomination in 17th Congressional District

Tony Guy wins Republican nomination in 17th Congressional District

2 Min Read | 8 hours Ago

Jordan Omlor defeats Lisa Gephart for 59th District Democratic nomination

Jordan Omlor defeats Lisa Gephart for 59th District Democratic nomination

2 Min Read | 8 hours Ago

U.S. Rep. Summer Lee wins Democratic nomination in reelection bid

U.S. Rep. Summer Lee wins Democratic nomination in reelection bid

2 Min Read | 9 hours Ago

Brittany Bloam beats out Pat Catena to land Democratic nod in 45th state House District

Brittany Bloam beats out Pat Catena to land Democratic nod in 45th state House District

3 Min Read | 2 mins Ago

Jason Richey secures primary victory over John Ventre for GOP lieutenant governor nomination

Jason Richey secures primary victory over John Ventre for GOP lieutenant governor nomination

3 Min Read | 7 hours Ago

Election 2026: Pennsylvania voters decide today in primariesVideo

Trump endorses Paxton in Texas Republican primary, boosting his challenge to incumbent Sen. Cornyn

Referendum asks voters about how Pittsburgh publishes public notices

Democrats Lisa Gephart, Jordan Omlor compete in 59th House District

Patrick Stefano faces Harry Young Cochran in Tuesday’s 32nd District Republican primary

Sen. Cassidy battles Trump-backed challenger in Louisiana Republican primary

Nicholas, Timko seek GOP nomination in Butler County state House district

Wayne Fontana faces Paul Steenkiste in 1st electoral challenge in 2-plus decades

Obituary Stories

Jason Collins, NBA’s 1st openly gay player, dies at 47 of brain tumor

Jason Collins, NBA’s 1st openly gay player, dies at 47 of brain tumor

4 Min Read | 7 days Ago

Craig Morton, 1st quarterback to start Super Bowl for 2 teams, dies at 83

Craig Morton, 1st quarterback to start Super Bowl for 2 teams, dies at 83

3 Min Read | 7 days Ago

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

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

6 Min Read | 7 days Ago

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 | 1 week 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 | 1 week 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 | 2 weeks Ago

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

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

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

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