The Pennsylvania Department of Health has retreated from an attempt to change disease-tracking regulations, last updated 25 years ago, in the face of considerable resistance from residents and Republican lawmakers. The department announced Friday in a brief letter signed by health department Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen it will rescind the

QUANTICO, Va. — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced some major changes to the U.S. military on Wednesday in what he called his “State of the Force” address, including establishing a new drone command and cutting 20% of the nation’s generals and admirals. The Pentagon also will launch an effort to

Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O’Connor on Wednesday presented a preliminary 2027 spending plan that avoids tax increases and layoffs but proposes major drawdowns of the city’s reserves to make ends meet over the next five years. The proposed $728 million operating budget, slightly higher than this year’s, anticipates no surplus and

Pennsylvania has recorded a fifth measles-associated death as an outbreak that has sickened more than 900 people across the state continues, according to new state data released Wednesday. The state health department said the person was an unvaccinated Lancaster County resident, who tested positive for measles and died. Neil Ruhland,

UPMC has officially expanded its footprint into Ohio. The Pittsburgh-based hospital system and insurer announced Wednesday that it had completed its acquisition of Trinity Health System from Chicago-based CommonSpirit Health. Trinity’s facilities will transfer to UPMC on Thursday. They include Trinity East and West campuses — both in Steubenville —

UPMC has officially expanded its footprint into Ohio. The Pittsburgh-based hospital system and insurer announced Wednesday that it had completed its acquisition of Trinity Health System from Chicago-based CommonSpirit Health. Trinity’s facilities will transfer to UPMC on Thursday. They include Trinity East and West campuses — both in Steubenville —

Years before Elijah Hemingway was charged last week in the grisly stabbing of a UPMC doctor and his wife in Edgewood, the Pittsburgh man was screaming uncontrollably, smoking and drinking alcohol straight from the bottle during an online court hearing about a restraining order one of several ex-girlfriends sought against

Duquesne Light Co.’s unionized electrical workers said they plan to go on strike when their contract ends at midnight Wednesday unless they get what the union is calling a “fair and equitable contract that recognizes the dangerous and critical work our members perform.” Josh Ewing, business manager for the International

TEL AVIV, Israel — A fight between pilots on a commercial plane traveling from the United Arab Emirates to Israel forced the aircraft to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, according to two officials. The episode raised concerns about a possible hijacking of a plane carrying dozens

TEL AVIV, Israel — A fight between pilots on a commercial plane traveling from the United Arab Emirates to Israel forced the aircraft to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, according to two officials. The episode raised concerns about a possible hijacking of a plane carrying dozens

The chairman of the Pennsylvania House Gaming Oversight Committee on Tuesday called for former Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey to resign from his seat on the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board amid a probe into alleged bid-rigging and improper financial disclosures while he ran the city. “As the regulator of a multibillion-dollar

The chairman of the Pennsylvania House Gaming Oversight Committee on Tuesday called for former Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey to resign from his seat on the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board amid a probe into alleged bid-rigging and improper financial disclosures while he ran the city. “As the regulator of a multibillion-dollar

Carnegie Mellon University on Wednesday announced that it received a $3 billion gift to help start a new Miami campus and expand in Pittsburgh. The university received the gift from Ken Griffin, founder and CEO of hedge fund company Citadel, to open the new Florida site and enhance the university’s

A Philadelphia man’s appeal of his mandatory life sentence without parole for second-degree murder could determine whether roughly 1,100 other similarly punished people in prisons across the state can seek new sentences. In March, the state Supreme Court issued a groundbreaking ruling that such a sentence for second-degree murder was

A Philadelphia man’s appeal of his mandatory life sentence without parole for second-degree murder could determine whether roughly 1,100 other similarly punished people in prisons across the state can seek new sentences. In March, the state Supreme Court issued a groundbreaking ruling that such a sentence for second-degree murder was

Carnegie Mellon University on Wednesday announced that it received a $3 billion gift to help start a new Miami campus and expand in Pittsburgh. The university received the gift from Ken Griffin, founder and CEO of hedge fund company Citadel, to open the new Florida site and enhance the university’s

Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Wednesday, Sept. 30: Woman faces arson charges in kitchen fire A woman was arrested on arson charges after officials allege she intentionally ignited a fire in her kitchen in Pittsburgh’s Westwood neighborhood. First responders were called to the 1400

Medical experts say highly contagious measles, once eliminated in the U.S., has gained enough of a foothold through rising vaccine hesitancy to reestablish itself as an ongoing problem. Despite a safe and readily available vaccine safeguard against the ailment, measles outbreaks are likely to continue in the coming months and

Duquesne Light Co.’s unionized electrical workers said they plan to go on strike when their contract ends at midnight Wednesday unless they get what the union is calling a “fair and equitable contract that recognizes the dangerous and critical work our members perform.” Josh Ewing, business manager for the International

A majority of Hempfield supervisors opted Monday to amend an ordinance to govern the care of stray cats during a contentious meeting where one resident vowed to have them voted out of office. The ordinance amendment was crafted after numerous complaints to the township by residents in the Greenridge development

Years before Elijah Hemingway was charged last week in the grisly stabbing of a UPMC doctor and his wife in Edgewood, the Pittsburgh man was screaming uncontrollably, smoking and drinking alcohol straight from the bottle during an online court hearing about a restraining order one of several ex-girlfriends sought against

Police say several racist flyers were distributed Tuesday morning in Pittsburgh and its eastern suburbs, seeming to reference the stabbing last week of a UPMC doctor, who died of his injuries, and his wife in their Edgewood home while they slept. The flyers were discovered by residents in Pittsburgh’s Regent

Police say several racist flyers were distributed Tuesday morning in Pittsburgh and its eastern suburbs, seeming to reference the stabbing last week of a UPMC doctor, who died of his injuries, and his wife in their Edgewood home while they slept. The flyers were discovered by residents in Pittsburgh’s Regent

Pittsburgh International Airport’s newest robot helper resembles a dog, but it would rather use its face-mounted sensors to report a mess on the airport’s floor than create one of its own. East Liberty robotics outfit Skild AI designed the “quadruped” robot through the airport’s xBridge innovation center, a kind of

Pittsburgh Controller Rachael Heisler on Tuesday released projections showing a small revenue dip for the cash-strapped city next year, even as she cautioned that its budget could be impacted by foreign wars, a potential Major League Baseball lockout and other factors beyond local officials’ control. She also urged city officials

The accused leader of a suspected cocaine trafficking ring accused of operating out of two Penn State fraternity houses and four other defendants are waiving their formal arraignments, Centre County Court of Common Pleas officials said Tuesday. These are five of the 14 total defendants who were charged in connection

Pittsburgh Controller Rachael Heisler on Tuesday released projections that show a small revenue dip for the cash-strapped city next year, even as she cautioned that the city’s budget could be impacted by foreign wars, a potential Major League Baseball lockout and other factors beyond local officials’ control. She also urged

A long-forgotten variation of the Clark candy bar is making its comeback. Boyer, the candy company behind the Clark Bar, announced it will resurrect the Clark Crush Bar, which it describes as “a unique way of recreating the unmistakable taste of a Clark Bar in a completely different form.” The

A majority of Hempfield supervisors on Monday opted to amend an ordinance to govern the care of stray cats during a contentious meeting where one resident vowed to have them voted out of office. The ordinance amendment was crafted after numerous complaints to the township by residents in the Greenridge

The impending sale of Pittsburgh Mills has created a bit of a buzz among shoppers, financial experts and real estate agents waiting to learn the identity of the buyer. “It’s the million-dollar question,” said Alle­gheny County Councilman Nick Futules, whose district encompasses the Route 28 corridor that houses the Frazer

A man died Monday after a crash in Unity, according to the Allegheny County Medical Examiner. Ethan Enos, 20, was riding a motorcycle around 12:30 p.m. on Route 30 near Monastery Drive. He was taken to an Allegheny County hospital where he died two hours later, the medical examiner said.

A man died Monday after a crash in Unity, according to the Allegheny County Medical Examiner. Ethan Enos, 20, was riding a motorcycle around 12:30 p.m. on Route 30 near Monastery Drive. He was taken to an Allegheny County hospital where he died two hours later, the medical examiner said.

The impending sale of Pittsburgh Mills has created a bit of a buzz among shoppers, financial experts and real estate agents waiting to learn the identity of the buyer. “It’s the million-dollar question,” said Alle­gheny County Councilman Nick Futules, whose district encompasses the Route 28 corridor that houses the Frazer

The show was called “Soundcheck on Wylie Avenue,” and it sounded great. Citizens Live at the Wylie, the brand-new concert venue from Live Nation in the Lower Hill, broke ground in March 2025 after an intensive planning process. The venue opened its doors to the public for the first time

Knowing the Pittsburgh Pirates needed to win their season finale to clinch a winning season, Konnor Griffin wanted to set the tone. So, he did something for the first time in three months. Griffin&rsq...

The show was called “Soundcheck on Wylie Avenue,” and it sounded great. Citizens Live at the Wylie, the brand-new concert venue from Live Nation in the Lower Hill, broke ground in March 2025 after an intensive planning process. The venue opened its doors to the public for the first time

After helping to pitch the Pittsburgh Pirates to an 82nd victory in the regular season finale at Detroit on Sunday, Jared Jones made a bold prediction. ​“I truly do think that we win 90-95...

A Cincinnati Bengal is setting the record straight about the team’s final offensive play during their visit to Acrisure Stadium on Sunday. We get a health update on Steelers punter Cameron Johns...

Hempfield Area will install weapons detectors at its five elementary schools following a unanimous vote by the school board Monday night. The district purchased 12 OpenGate weapons detectors for its high school, Harrold School (ninth grade only) and middle schools in 2024. The devices — two parallel poles that create

The White House has spent days fiercely defending three taxpayer-funded advertisements that glorify President Donald Trump and are nearing at least $1.5 million in public spending, calling them public service announcements like those used in past administrations. “Don’t let the Fake News get away with their lies about our epic

The White House has spent days fiercely defending three taxpayer-funded advertisements that glorify President Donald Trump and are nearing at least $1.5 million in public spending, calling them public service announcements like those used in past administrations. “Don’t let the Fake News get away with their lies about our epic

Following leadership shakeups last month, the Westmoreland County Prison Board officially elevated Ben Carrillo as the facility’s interim warden. Carrillo, 31, fills the void left by the September firings of Warden Steve Pelesky and Deputy Warden of Security Robert Fagan. Both were terminated from their jobs at the Hempfield lockup