Democrat Josh Shapiro tests political muscle in swing-state Pennsylvania’s midterms
LOCK HAVEN, Pa. — Josh Shapiro may be heavily favored to win reelection as Pennsylvania governor, but that…
Pennsylvania treasurer says ‘no’ to taxpayers footing $1M in security upgrades at Shapiro’s home
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania’s treasurer refused Thursday to approve payments for more than $1 million in security systems…
Pennsylvania high school history instructor named nation’s Teacher of the Year
HAVERFORD, Pa. — A high school history teacher in Pennsylvania who helps students look inward to find their…
After facing the death of its dominant newspaper, Pittsburgh’s media has a surprising turnaround
PITTSBURGH — In the space of a couple of weeks this spring, Pittsburgh media has lived through a…
Mother and 6 children killed in explosion and fire at central Pennsylvania home
MILL HALL, Pa. — A mother and six children ranging in age from 3 to 11 were killed…
Descendants say the theft of body parts from Pennsylvania grave sites is not a victimless crime
MEDIA, Pa. — Judy Prichard McCleary believes her ancestors have gone to the afterlife, and that only their…
Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins have surprised everyone but themselves with playoff return
PITTSBURGH — Sidney Crosby, his face cleanly shaven for now, settled into the bench inside the Pittsburgh Penguins…
Pittsburgh’s wait to host the NFL draft is over. That’s the only certainly for the Steelers
PITTSBURGH — How quickly narratives can change. Even in Pittsburgh. A year ago the Steelers pointed toward the…
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette announces it has found a buyer to keep the newspaper open
NEW YORK — Barely two weeks before it was due to shut down, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette said Tuesday…
Alex Ovechkin appreciates standing ovation during possible final game in Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH — The 100th career matchup between generational stars Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin never materialized during the…
Bryan Reynolds homers as the Pittsburgh Pirates blank the Chicago Cubs 2-0
CHICAGO — Bryan Reynolds hit a two-run homer and Carmen Mlodzinski pitched six-hit ball into the sixth inning,…
Pittsburgh Penguins clinch a playoff spot, ending their 3-year drought
NEWARK, N.J. — For the first time in four years, it will soon be a great day for…