IF YOU WANT A MEASURE of where 2026 will take Pennsylvania politically, this past week has been a great yardstick. Gov. Josh Shapiro formally launched his reelection bid with events on opposite ends o...

Has Donald Trump just ripped the mattress tag from international relations? The legend on mattress tags warns that the labels should not be removed “under penalty of law.” That warning has an exceptio...

To the Editor: The community of North Belle Vernon is pausing to honor the memory of Mr. Fred Fundy, a man who served as a cornerstone of the community for decades. Known for his quiet strength, sharp...

More artificial intelligence is being implanted into Gmail as Google tries to turn the world’s most popular email service into a personal assistant that can improve writing, summarize far-flung inform...

By the MVI Value City Furniture and American Signature Furniture are going out of business. All retail stores will be permanently closing — including those in Western Pennsylvania. Value City Furnitur...

By MATT O’BRIEN AND MARC LEVY Associated Press It won’t be easy for Big Tech companies to win the hearts and minds of Americans who are angered about massive artificial intelligence data centers sprou...

A jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 with Quick Cash ticket sold for the Monday drawing matched all five balls drawn, 4-16-24-2837, to win $350,000, less applicable withholding. The winning t...

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Central bankers from around the world have expressed full support for U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. This comes after President Donald Trump escalated his confront...

• Thomas Earl Long, 63, of Finleyville was charged with escape, fleeing or attempting to elude police, habitual offenders, driving with a suspended license and reckless driving stemming from an allege...

Enjoying some food in the parking lot before the Steelers’ playoff game Monday night are Marty Antonelli of Irwin, Dave Morrow of North Versailles, Risa Candelore of Irwin and Terry Kotuch of McKeespo...

A group at the Center in the Woods senior center in California, Pa., displays team spirit Monday afternoon as they pose with oversized Pittsburgh Steelers foam fingers ahead of the playoff game agains...

The nearest location for Mon Valley residents is in Washington, Pa. The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission reminded customers about upcoming hearings to gather public input on the proposed rate ch...

Council unanimously supported the idea at Monday’s workshop. White Oak will vote on reopening its 2026 budget during next Monday’s meeting. During Monday’s workshop meeting, Borough Manager John Palyo...

They received an automatic 3.3% pay hike under a law that was passed in 1995. Automatic pay raises that took effect last month placed Pennsylvania lawmakers among the highest paid in the nation — incl...

An Elizabeth man pleaded guilty in federal court to injuring a local public official and making false statements to government agents. According to a release, Edward Arthur Owens Jr., 30, entered the ...

A Donora man was arrested Sunday after an alleged domestic dispute with his wife. William Russell, 81, of Donora is charged with aggravated assault, recklessly endangering another person, simple assau...

Carol Gioia, a longtime musician at Saints Joachim and Anne Catholic Parish of Elizabeth/Glassport/ Liberty Boro, retired Sunday after 40 years of service as director of the St. Michael Choir at the E...

Students from roughly 60 area schools participated in the event. The McKeesport Area and Elizabeth Forward school districts hosted students from throughout the region last week for the Pennsylvania Mu...

• Daniel Kennedy, 36, of Charleroi was charged with use/possession of drug paraphernalia stemming from an alleged incident on Jan. 9, court records state. • Scott Trunzo, 56, of Donora was charged wit...

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AND JOSH BOAK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Department of Justice’s threat to criminally indict Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has set up a tense showdown between ...