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Pittsburgh Public Theater employees’ positions eliminated following CLO merger

Pittsburgh Public Theater employees’ positions eliminated following CLO merger

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Man sues Brentwood police, claims officers used excessive force during traffic stop

Man sues Brentwood police, claims officers used excessive force during traffic stop

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Security guard at Ballers Hookah Lounge in Penn Hills gets 10 years for fatal shooting

Security guard at Ballers Hookah Lounge in Penn Hills gets 10 years for fatal shooting

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Volunteers ready new Ligonier Valley farmers market ahead of June debut

Volunteers ready new Ligonier Valley farmers market ahead of June debut

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

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

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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

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

Camera Bartolotta wins GOP nod in contentious state Senate race

NFL Draft clock removed from North Shore, future unknownVideo

Beef Graffiti opens inside Giant Eagle Market District in The WaterworksVideo

2026 Western Pennsylvania primary election results roundup

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

Heinz brings back classic glass ketchup bottles for a limited time

Voters pass ballot referendum on Pittsburgh’s public notice practicesVideo

U.S./World

Officers who defended Capitol from rioters sue to block payouts from $1.8B ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

Officers who defended Capitol from rioters sue to block payouts from $1.8B ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

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U.S. expected to announce criminal case against former Cuban President Raúl Castro

U.S. expected to announce criminal case against former Cuban President Raúl Castro

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Residents of Lithuania’s capital told to shelter as drone alarm underlines NATO’s eastern jitters

Residents of Lithuania’s capital told to shelter as drone alarm underlines NATO’s eastern jitters

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Barney Frank, a liberal congressman and trailblazer for gay rights, dies

Barney Frank, a liberal congressman and trailblazer for gay rights, dies

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Putin and Xi hail their friendship and growing energy trade at their meeting in Beijing

Putin and Xi hail their friendship and growing energy trade at their meeting in Beijing

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Tennessee man jailed over Charlie Kirk post wins $835,000 settlement

Tennessee man jailed over Charlie Kirk post wins $835,000 settlement

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Ukraine ally Britain eases new sanctions on Russian oil as fuel prices surge over Iran war

Disney facing $5M lawsuit over use of facial recognition tech on park visitorsVideo

Risk of Ebola spread is high regionally but low globally, WHO says

The UAE says drones that targeted its Barakah nuclear power plant came from Iraqi territory

Single Gen Z women outpace Gen Z men to homeownership despite overall decline in first-time buyers

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

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

Politics

Where Trump falters with Republicans — and where he holds steady, according to a new AP-NORC poll

Where Trump falters with Republicans — and where he holds steady, according to a new AP-NORC poll

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The GOP’s YOLO caucus is small but growing. That may spell trouble for Trump’s congressional agenda

The GOP’s YOLO caucus is small but growing. That may spell trouble for Trump’s congressional agenda

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Camera Bartolotta wins GOP nod in contentious state Senate race

Camera Bartolotta wins GOP nod in contentious state Senate race

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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

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

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

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Tony Guy wins Republican nomination in 17th Congressional District

Tony Guy wins Republican nomination in 17th Congressional District

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

Tennessee man jailed over Charlie Kirk post wins $835,000 settlement

Jordan Omlor defeats Lisa Gephart for 59th District Democratic nomination

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

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

Health

Pa. joins lawsuit to block looming federal loan caps for some healthcare degrees

Pa. joins lawsuit to block looming federal loan caps for some healthcare degrees

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

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

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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

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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

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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

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

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

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Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship docks in the Netherlands for disinfection

Canadian national health agency confirms 1 positive hantavirus test

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

Business

Single Gen Z women outpace Gen Z men to homeownership despite overall decline in first-time buyers

Single Gen Z women outpace Gen Z men to homeownership despite overall decline in first-time buyers

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John Dorfman: My ‘Do Nothing’ stocks just might do something

John Dorfman: My ‘Do Nothing’ stocks just might do something

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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

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

Regional

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

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

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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

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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 | 15 hours Ago

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

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

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Tony Guy wins Republican nomination in 17th Congressional District

Tony Guy wins Republican nomination in 17th Congressional District

2 Min Read | 15 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

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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

Pittsburgh-area school districts say inclusion in national network will boost education, innovation efforts

Pittsburgh-area school districts say inclusion in national network will boost education, innovation efforts

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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

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Proposed Chartiers Valley budget holds the line on taxes

Proposed Chartiers Valley budget holds the line on taxes

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Baldwin-Whitehall School District budget would raise taxes 4.7%

Baldwin-Whitehall School District budget would raise taxes 4.7%

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

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

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Plum to launch program designed to teach students about disabilities

Plum to launch program designed to teach students about disabilities

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

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

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

Election

Where Trump falters with Republicans — and where he holds steady, according to a new AP-NORC poll

Where Trump falters with Republicans — and where he holds steady, according to a new AP-NORC poll

5 Min Read | 5 hours Ago

Camera Bartolotta wins GOP nod in contentious state Senate race

Camera Bartolotta wins GOP nod in contentious state Senate race

3 Min Read | 15 hours Ago

The GOP’s YOLO caucus is small but growing. That may spell trouble for Trump’s congressional agenda

The GOP’s YOLO caucus is small but growing. That may spell trouble for Trump’s congressional agenda

6 Min Read | 5 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 | 15 hours Ago

Tony Guy wins Republican nomination in 17th Congressional District

Tony Guy wins Republican nomination in 17th Congressional District

2 Min Read | 15 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 | 15 hours Ago

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

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

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

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

Obituary Stories

Mark Fuhrman, former Los Angeles police detective convicted of lying during OJ Simpson murder trial, dies at 74

Mark Fuhrman, former Los Angeles police detective convicted of lying during OJ Simpson murder trial, dies at 74

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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

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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

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

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

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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

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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

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

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