The Squirrel Hill synagogue’s spiritual leader provided a steady hand to guide congregants after the 2018 attack. On Oct. 27, 2018, Rabbi Jeffrey Myers struggled to remain silent in a synagogue bathro...

The log house is one of the oldest in state, officials say. A previously little known 1700s-era log house in Fox Chapel on seven wooded acres will become the borough’s newest gem in an already expansi...

While Hamburg officials say the financial impact is limited, it does demonstrate the uncertainty that the ICE project is creating locally. UPPER BERN — A Berks County school district temporarily pause...

Attorneys and victims’ families prefer a legislative solution over the potential chaos of judges deciding individual cases over years. When one of the men responsible for killing her brother agreed to...

What started as a modest trip with friends turned into a massive Apollo river gathering supporting local abuse prevention organizations. Derry resident Dawn Potter accidentally invited nearly 500 peop...

Officials say safety risks forced the demolition of the 122-year-old Mt. Odin cabin The demolition of a historic 122-year-old log cabin at Greensburg’s Mt. Odin Golf Course has sparked a storm of soci...

From new storefronts to online shops, the candle business is booming. Driven by unique, eco-friendly, handmade wax creations, Yahoo! Finance reported in February that the candle business in the United...

Mild winter, early spring result in jump in tick numbers. With more than 1,300 cases of Lyme disease already reported in Allegheny and Westmoreland counties this year, Western Pennsylvania remains one...

As contractors prepare to finish sliding the new Commercial Street Bridge into place, PennDOT says the Parkway East is on track to reopen ahead of schedule. PennDOT District 11 Executive Jason Zang sa...

Theater lights in Pittsburgh haven’t dimmed — even if the theaters themselves are a little less grand. Despite funding cuts to arts organizations, concerns over future audience retention and even some...

The event drew a crowd of people Saturday despite on-and-off rain. The sky cleared over Mt. Pleasant Township Saturday afternoon — but not enough to let a UFO crash through the clouds. Still, people f...

A Butler County man, along with a national gun rights organization, filed a federal lawsuit on Tuesday against the Pennsylvania State Police challenging the law that prohibits those with even minor dr...

Capital-Star Data centers fuel the ever-growing demand for social media, artificial intelligence and streaming services, allowing people to access a plethora of entertainment options and streamline ev...

Capital-Star The Ephraim Slaughter American Legion Post in Harrisburg is a refuge for veterans navigating their return home after war, Commander Stephen Holmes said. The skill game machines that enter...

The feds have embraced medical marijuana. Now what? by Amanda Watford, Pennsylvania Capital-Star May 29, 2026 The U.S. Department of Justice’s recent decision to downgrade the drug classification for ...

FEATURE IMPACT As the days get longer and the weather improves, many people often find the motivation to refresh their homes – and their habits. Spring cleaning is a perfect opportunity to reset, reor...

Weeks after a controversial policy restricting unaccompanied minors in Market Square took effect, advocates urged Pittsburgh officials to include young people in conversations about potential solution...

The day started in record cold conditions, but warmed up as the race went on. The weather was warming up throughout the morning as Pittsburgh Marathon runners took off in high spirits Sunday for their...

Metro Creative Services Even when the sun goes down, the opportunity to entertain outdoors is still possible. Transforming a backyard into an evening oasis does not necessarily require major renovatio...

Metro Creative Services There is no denying the appeal of a sunroom. Sunrooms bring more of the outdoors inside by bridging the gap between home and yard. Demand is shifting, with more than 61 percent...