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Football fever!

Our intrepid reporter Karen Mansfield was up before dawn to make the trek into Pittsburgh to talk to fans gathering for the first day of the 2026 NFL Draft. She arrived early to capture some photos before the thousands descend upon the North Shore in advance of tonight's festivities, which ...

Another Laurel Highlands teacher under investigation

A third Laurel Highlands High School teacher is being investigated for possible child abuse. The investigation was prompted by a tip that was submitted through ChildLine, said Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Kalee Barnhart. The teacher is the third at the school in recent months linked to ...

Pa. GOP wants Buchtan removed from state committee ballot

The Pennsylvania Republican Party is asking local election officials to block GOP state Senate candidate Al Buchtan from running for the party’s state committee position in Washington County over its assertion that he actually lives in Greene County. The Washington County Board of Elections, ...

Advocates praise new state protections for people with disabilities

Local lawmakers and advocates lauded a trio of new executive orders designed to offer expanded data security and legislative advisory capacity for Pennsylvanians with disabilities. The orders, which were signed by Gov. Josh Shapiro late last week, reestablished the Developmental Disabilities ...

In Pittsburgh, 116 city workers’ overtime topped their salaries

(The Center Square)—For 116 Pittsburgh city workers, overtime didn’t just supplement their salaries last year; it exceeded them, according to an analysis of pay data by The Center Square. Nearly all the employees were in public safety roles: 73 were police, 26 were paramedics, and 14 ...

NFL Draft’s impact on wider region appears uncertain

Although business and municipal leaders across western Pennsylvania are betting on a surge of revenue from the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft, which is projected to bring over half a million visitors to the region, reality may not live up to expectations. According to officials from regions ...