Regional

What to expect as Donald Trump picks new U.S. attorneys

A new top federal prosecutor could bring new priorities to the region.

Pittsburgh’s Smithfield Street church looking for community partners to save building

What’s next for juveniles in the Allegheny County Jail

Adelphoi is ready to work with more troubled youth – but timing depends on renovations to the the former Shuman.

Pittsburgh has big ideas. One professor is documenting them.

Pittsburgh professor and author Mike Madison has chronicled these unmistakably Pittsburgh things as part of his Intellectual Property Hall of Fame.

Smithfield Street church seeking options to remain in Gothic-style building

Millions in repairs, but fewer parishioners could force hard choices.

Corey O’Connor launches mayoral campaign with attacks on Gainey

The longtime Pittsburgh political figure throws his hat into the ring against incumbent Ed Gainey.

To fluoridate, or not to fluoridate?

It’s been a local decision. That could change under the Trump administration.

Just no: Addictions professionals say proposed rules change could harm problem bettors

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board wants to change a rule allowing people back into casinos after a self-imposed ban expires.

Slag heap goes solar: New green initiative set to break ground in 2025

Pittsburgh transforms site of steel manufacturing to green energy for the future.

Controller to examine programs serving those struggling with drug, mental health issues

Allegheny County Controller Corey O’Connor is calling for increased accountability in the Department of Human Services, where funding for mental health and drug services has been used to boost programs for the unhoused.

“Sell the team, Bob:” Meet the yinzer behind the fight to oust Bob Nutting

After decades of losses, one Pittsburgher says he will compel Pirates’ owner to sell team, or die trying

Billboards across city demand Bob Nutting sell the Pirates

After years of choppy waters for Pirates, yinzers demand owner “abandon ship.”

State may loosen rules for future problem bettors entering casinos

Now, people have to work harder to stay out of casinos if they have a problem. The Gaming Control Board could change that.

Behind the scenes at poll worker training

Residents say they’re eager to serve their community amid a tense election season.

PA Election chief: Give us all the votes

Pennsylvania’s top elections official said he can’t predict when the winner of the presidential election will be clear, but he urged for patience as Pennsylvania tallies the results. 

Making votes count

For election workers in Southwestern Pennsylvania, it’s almost go time.

Meet the Pittsburghers leading the NFL Draft

This committee is raising millions to host the 2026 event.

Trump returns to site of assassination attempt in Butler to rally supporters

Former President Donald Trump returned to the Butler Farm Show grounds to rally in the same place a Bethel Park man attempted to assassinate him on July 13.

NewsBreaks provides space for discussion of public safety and stigma in Downtown Pittsburgh

Increased public safety patrols in Downtown Pittsburgh this summer have sparked discussion about the city center’s perceived safety, and Market Square recently became the platform for that discussion.

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