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Pirates debut bronze display with messages from discarded Bucco Bricks

Pirates debut bronze display with messages from discarded Bucco Bricks

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Pittsburgh’s new police chief, public safety director to emphasize mental health, leadership training

Pittsburgh’s new police chief, public safety director to emphasize mental health, leadership training

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Fat Head’s Saloon on South Side closing after 34 years

Fat Head’s Saloon on South Side closing after 34 years

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Hempfield man charged with DUI in fiery wrong-way crash on Interstate 70

Hempfield man charged with DUI in fiery wrong-way crash on Interstate 70

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Immigrant rights group plans 8-day walk from Pittsburgh to ICE facility in Clearfield County

Immigrant rights group plans 8-day walk from Pittsburgh to ICE facility in Clearfield County

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NFL Draft stage rises on Pittsburgh’s North Shore

NFL Draft stage rises on Pittsburgh’s North Shore

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Employee of McCandless senior living facility accused of raping co-worker

Coal-heavy Nippon could undo U.S. Steel’s limited environmental progress, green group warns

Ross man who bought over 200 handguns is accused of firearms trafficking

Severe thunderstorms could hit Pittsburgh region as temperatures remain warm

Judge blocks Trump order to end funding for National Public Radio and Public Broadcasting Service

Take a look at what’s new at PNC Park ahead of the Pirates home opener

Westmoreland County Housing Authority to implement new ‘house rules’ for visitors

Heinz History Center to host special pop-up exhibits during NFL Draft

U.S./World

Europe hardens stance against Trump’s Iran war in threat to NATO

Europe hardens stance against Trump’s Iran war in threat to NATO

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Fresh food distributors add surcharges as fuel costs rise

Fresh food distributors add surcharges as fuel costs rise

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Texas megachurch pastor Robert Morris is free after 6 months in an Oklahoma jail for child sex abuse

Texas megachurch pastor Robert Morris is free after 6 months in an Oklahoma jail for child sex abuse

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Iran remains a stubborn foe after absorbing massive U.S.-Israeli attacks

Iran remains a stubborn foe after absorbing massive U.S.-Israeli attacks

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Trump administration exempts oil and gas drilling in the Gulf from endangered species rules

Trump administration exempts oil and gas drilling in the Gulf from endangered species rules

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Afghan authorities say 14 more people die as a result of extreme weather and flooding

Afghan authorities say 14 more people die as a result of extreme weather and flooding

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Russian ship carrying oil docks in Cuba, allowed to proceed despite U.S. energy blockade

Supreme Court rules against Colorado ban on ‘conversion therapy’ for LGBTQ kids

After a month of war, Hegseth says Iran retains the ability to strike

Trump says nations upset by high fuel prices should ‘go get your own oil’ amid strait closure

Job openings slide to 6.9 million in February, another hint of sluggish hiring in America

King Charles III to visit U.S. and Bermuda in late April

U.S. consumer confidence inches up despite soaring gas prices brought on by war in Iran

Horror and fear in West Bank as Israel approves hanging Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis

Politics

Sen. Dave McCormick, NIH Director Jay Battacharya tour Pittsburgh medical, research facilities

Sen. Dave McCormick, NIH Director Jay Battacharya tour Pittsburgh medical, research facilities

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Trump hosts Stacy Garrity at Mar-a-Lago fundraiser, calls Josh Shapiro ‘a stiff’

Trump hosts Stacy Garrity at Mar-a-Lago fundraiser, calls Josh Shapiro ‘a stiff’

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Could a Democrat really replace Marjorie Taylor Greene? This retired Army general is trying

Could a Democrat really replace Marjorie Taylor Greene? This retired Army general is trying

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The birthright citizenship case at the Supreme Court hits close to home for this immigrant mother

The birthright citizenship case at the Supreme Court hits close to home for this immigrant mother

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More Pa. Democrats consider challenging Fetterman in 2028 primary

More Pa. Democrats consider challenging Fetterman in 2028 primary

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Bills to pay FAA and TSA workers during shutdowns get introduced but keep stalling in Congress

Bills to pay FAA and TSA workers during shutdowns get introduced but keep stalling in Congress

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Secret Service agent assigned to Jill Biden accidentally shoots himself in leg at airport

A judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit over Minnesota in-state tuition for students without legal status

TSA workers might get paid Monday, but their worries and airport woes could linger for longer

Pro-Iranian group claims credit for hack of FBI Director Kash Patel’s personal account

Hegseth strikes 2 black and 2 female officers from promotion list

A 14-year-old running for governor is the 1st teen to get on Vermont’s general election ballot

G7 meets on the Iran war as Rubio tries to sell U.S. strategy to skeptical allies insulted by Trump

House weighs next steps for bill to fund most of Homeland Security but not immigration enforcement

Health

Scientific review finds e-cigarettes likely cause lung, oral cancer

Scientific review finds e-cigarettes likely cause lung, oral cancer

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AHN sets up medical support for fans during NFL Draft

AHN sets up medical support for fans during NFL Draft

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Dietary supplement makers push the FDA to allow peptides and other new ingredients

Dietary supplement makers push the FDA to allow peptides and other new ingredients

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The AI doctor is in: Survey suggests nearly one-third of Americans rely on chatbots for medical advice

The AI doctor is in: Survey suggests nearly one-third of Americans rely on chatbots for medical advice

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Tango therapy: How the dance of passion is helping Parkinson’s patients

Tango therapy: How the dance of passion is helping Parkinson’s patients

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Trump to delay nominating new CDC director

Trump to delay nominating new CDC director

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Means’ surgeon general nomination is stalled as senators question her experience and vaccine stance

World Food Prize goes to food safety scientist for preventing millions of cases of foodborne illness

Highmark lost $175M in 2025, battered by high insurance claims

Abortion pills are gaining ground as a method for ending pregnancies, and opponents are responding

As demand for GLP-1 pills and shots surges, healthy habits are still key

Welcome to allergy season. Here’s how to protect yourself

Combating youth suicide tilts increasingly toward early intervention

Concussion effects on women highlighted at symposium in Pittsburgh

Business

Coal-heavy Nippon could undo U.S. Steel’s limited environmental progress, green group warns

Coal-heavy Nippon could undo U.S. Steel’s limited environmental progress, green group warns

2 Min Read | 4 days Ago

Fresh food distributors add surcharges as fuel costs rise

Fresh food distributors add surcharges as fuel costs rise

2 Min Read | 4 days Ago

Jury can’t reach verdict in corruption trial of 2 ex-FirstEnergy executives in $60M bribery scandal

Jury can’t reach verdict in corruption trial of 2 ex-FirstEnergy executives in $60M bribery scandal

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U.S. consumer confidence inches up despite soaring gas prices brought on by war in Iran

U.S. consumer confidence inches up despite soaring gas prices brought on by war in Iran

2 Min Read | 4 days Ago

Job openings slide to 6.9 million in February, another hint of sluggish hiring in America

Job openings slide to 6.9 million in February, another hint of sluggish hiring in America

2 Min Read | 4 days Ago

Gas prices eclipse $4 a gallon in the U.S., the highest since 2022

Gas prices eclipse $4 a gallon in the U.S., the highest since 2022

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Donut Connection in New Kensington to close

Rising gasoline prices are a double blow for drivers who use their own vehicles for work

John Dorfman: What is your sell discipline? Do you have one?

Stocks swing through another shaky day as oil prices keep climbing

Powell says Fed is monitoring energy price spikes, but that it’s limited in what it can do

Democrats examine Elon Musk’s role in suspension of business disclosure law

After the flames: Financial, personal hurdles challenge owners reopening a local eatery

Worries about global economic pain deepen as the war in Iran drags on

Regional

Coal-heavy Nippon could undo U.S. Steel’s limited environmental progress, green group warns

Coal-heavy Nippon could undo U.S. Steel’s limited environmental progress, green group warns

1 Min Read | 5 days Ago

NFL Draft stage rises on Pittsburgh’s North Shore

NFL Draft stage rises on Pittsburgh’s North Shore

1 Min Read | 5 days Ago

Here’s where to satisfy your Lenten fish cravings in Western Pennsylvania

Here’s where to satisfy your Lenten fish cravings in Western Pennsylvania

1 Min Read | 5 days Ago

Severe thunderstorms could hit Pittsburgh region as temperatures remain warm

Severe thunderstorms could hit Pittsburgh region as temperatures remain warm

1 Min Read | 5 days Ago

Philadelphia man sentenced for death threats of political worker

Philadelphia man sentenced for death threats of political worker

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Digital gold rush: With data center boom heading to Western Pa., Virginia offers roadmap — and warnings

Digital gold rush: With data center boom heading to Western Pa., Virginia offers roadmap — and warnings

1 Min Read | 5 days Ago

‘Letters from Jumonville: The Pennsylvania Soldiers’ Orphans Schools’Video

Nasty job becomes a nice social-media opportunity for Monroeville manVideo

With data center boom heading to Western Pa., Virginia offers roadmap — and warnings

Peoples Gas proposes raising average monthly bill by $16

Multibillion-dollar Nvidia deal brings quiet Saxonburg-based manufacturer Coherent into the spotlight

Slippery Rock raises dining, parking, some academic fees

Sheetz, PRT to offer free transit on T for NFL Draft in Pittsburgh

Youth football teams leave former organization to form Western Pa. Football League

Education

Woodland Hills to hold April board meetings online after ‘disruptive behavior’ at in-person meetings

Woodland Hills to hold April board meetings online after ‘disruptive behavior’ at in-person meetings

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Hempfield Area School Board approves bids for long-awaited renovation at $119 million

Hempfield Area School Board approves bids for long-awaited renovation at $119 million

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Ligonier Valley High School students to compete for $6K prize in statewide PennDOT challenge

Ligonier Valley High School students to compete for $6K prize in statewide PennDOT challenge

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Carnegie Mellon buys Chatham’s Eastside building but will lease back a portion

Carnegie Mellon buys Chatham’s Eastside building but will lease back a portion

4 Min Read | 7 days Ago

A judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit over Minnesota in-state tuition for students without legal status

A judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit over Minnesota in-state tuition for students without legal status

4 Min Read | 7 days Ago

Slippery Rock raises dining, parking, some academic fees

Slippery Rock raises dining, parking, some academic fees

4 Min Read | 7 days Ago

Former Pittsburgh teacher sues district, claiming officials hindered new job opportunities

Bigger classrooms, better accessibility and rooftop playground highlight new Brentwood elementary school

State education secretary, lieutenant governor visit Point Park for food accessibility initiatives

Pitt chancellor emeritus Mark Nordenberg to retire after serving university for almost 5 decades

Woodland Hills to pilot program exploring medical fields

Pittsburgh schools discourage participation in reported ‘Downtown Takeover’ event

‘Architect of AI’ Jensen Huang to be CMU’s commencement speaker

McKeesport behavioral intervention specialist on paid leave following incident with daughter, a student

Election

Susan Wild responds to reports she’s considering Senate run against John Fetterman: ‘Nothing is off the table’

Susan Wild responds to reports she’s considering Senate run against John Fetterman: ‘Nothing is off the table’

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Fetterman hit with brutal 108-point polling swing among Pennsylvania Democrats

Fetterman hit with brutal 108-point polling swing among Pennsylvania Democrats

3 Min Read | 1 month Ago

Georgia appeals court rules Fulton County can reject GOP election board picks

Georgia appeals court rules Fulton County can reject GOP election board picks

3 Min Read | 1 month Ago

Missouri judge strikes ballot summary for Trump-backed congressional redistricting plan

Missouri judge strikes ballot summary for Trump-backed congressional redistricting plan

3 Min Read | 1 month Ago

Illinois voters set to pick a new generation of Democrats for House, Senate after near-record retirements

Illinois voters set to pick a new generation of Democrats for House, Senate after near-record retirements

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Allegheny County sets dates for mail-in voting and certifies Feb. 24 special election

Allegheny County sets dates for mail-in voting and certifies Feb. 24 special election

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Will independents ever get to vote in Pa. primaries? Advocates hope a lawsuit moves the needle.

Western Pa. primary races shaping up as candidates file nomination petitions

An Arkansas man accused of killing his daughter’s alleged abuser wins GOP sheriff’s nomination

Republicans brace for an ugly fight in the Texas Senate runoff between Cornyn and Paxton

Talarico wins Texas Senate Democratic nomination while Cornyn, Paxton head to Republican runoffVideo

John Cornyn, Ken Paxton advance to runoff in Republican primary for Texas U.S. Senate seat

Change in primary voting rules leads to confusion in 2 Texas counties as voters are turned awayVideo

Challengers test Summer Lee’s grip on congressional seat in Trump-era midterms

Obituary Stories

Dash Crofts, of ‘Summer Breeze’ duo Seals and Crofts, dies at 85

Dash Crofts, of ‘Summer Breeze’ duo Seals and Crofts, dies at 85

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OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky dies of cancer at 43

OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinsky dies of cancer at 43

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Kermit Gosnell, West Philadelphia abortion doctor convicted of murder, dies while serving prison term

Kermit Gosnell, West Philadelphia abortion doctor convicted of murder, dies while serving prison term

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‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ actor Nicholas Brendon dies at 54

‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ actor Nicholas Brendon dies at 54

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Former FBI Director Robert Mueller, who investigated Russia-Trump campaign ties, dies

Former FBI Director Robert Mueller, who investigated Russia-Trump campaign ties, dies

1 Min Read | 1 month Ago

Chuck Norris, martial arts master and actor whose toughness became internet lore, dies at 86

Chuck Norris, martial arts master and actor whose toughness became internet lore, dies at 86

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Don’s Appliances founder dies at 82

Len Deighton, author of bestselling spy thrillers, dead at 97

Alexander Butterfield, the Nixon aide who disclosed Watergate tapes, dies at 99

Country Joe McDonald, whose anti-war song became an anthem, dies at 84

Lou Holtz, college football staple who coached Notre Dame to 1988 national title, dies at 89Video

Steve Dapra, who led Riverview football to unbeaten regular season in 1994, dies at 47

Neil Sedaka, the singer-songwriter behind dozens of hits of the 1960s and ’70s, dies at age 86

Upper Burrell Supervisor Mike Conley was devoted to township, friends say