New 'Big Band' to Play First Show in Swissvale

Check out this upcoming jazz event!

Luck o' the Shamrock

Has a gift from a leprechaun-believing Edgewood woman 34 years ago brought luck to the career of a journalist?

Patch Pets: Meet Noodle!

Noodle needs a home!

New Forest Hills Restaurant to Feature Meals with Italian Flair, Craft Beers

The space will double as a cigar and bottle shop featuring more than 500 different kinds of beer.

Edgewood Police: Assists in Wilkinsburg Robberies, Shootings, Elementary School Assaults

The latest from Edgewood police this week.

Upcoming Events at Juniper Village: Caregiver Support, Beauty of Butterflies

Check out these upcoming events.

Shady Side Academy Students Awarded Parkin Fellowships

Congrats to these local students!

Recipe of the Week: Creamy Potato Cheese Soup

I tried this recipe with friends a few weeks back and it turned out to be a wonderful tasty treat.

GARDA Robbery Fugitive to Appear on 'America's Most Wanted'

A man accused of killing a Woodland Hills alumnus remains on the loose.

Swissvale's Patch of History

Check out this photograph from 1912.

Courts: DUI Arrests, Man Charged with Harassment

Here's a look at the court cases heard this week.

Man Charged in High Speed Chase, Ended with Swissvale Officer Injured

The chase occurred late Friday night.

WH School Board Congratulates Winning Rifle Team, Discusses Energy Costs

The latest from Woodland Hills School Board.

Work on Squirrel Hill Tunnel Rehab Project to Begin Monday

Get ready for traffic! Lane closures will begin next week.

"Dinner Dashes" Support New Non-Profit

Grab a dinner to go and support a local organization.

PatchCast: Baby Abuse Charges, Rt. 19 Fire and Cats Everywhere!

A roundup of the region's top weekly stories.

Woodland Hills Students Receive Eagle Scout Awards

Congrats to these local students!

Two Shot Near Kelly Elementary School in Wilkinsburg Tuesday Night

The crime happened at about 10:45 p.m.

Sign Language Classes Offered at School for the Deaf

Join this class now!

Route 30 Long-Term Restrictions at Electric Avenue Begin March 15

If you drive through the Forest Hills area, be aware of these restrictions.

News Nearby: Water Company Shows You How to Save Money

Water company workers show how easy it is to check your toilet to make sure you're not paying higher than expected water bills.

Carnegie Library to Host “Skills for Success” Career Workshops in March

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh will host the workshops at various library branches.

Join 'Living in the Spirit' Seminar

Check out this local event in Swissvale.

Komen Pittsburgh Announces New Officers

The latest from the local affiliate.

WH Swimmers Break Records

Congrats to the local team!

Claim Your Directory Listing to Help the Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank

For every listing claimed by a local business during March, we will donate $5 in Patch advertising to the food bank that serves southwestern Pennsylvania.

Police Chase Through Swissvale Ends in Penn Twp.

Driver ends up crashing into a tree; Swissvale officers reportedly injured.

Police Identify Western Psych Gunman

John Shick, 30, of Shadyside, walked into Western Psych in Oakland on Thursday and opened fire, killing one and injuring seven others.

Student from Edgewood Named National Achievement Scholarship Finalist

Congrats to the local students!

Patch Pets: Meet Bingo

Look at those ears! Can you give Bingo a home?

Edgewood Police Reports: Wilkinsburg Assists, Retail Thefts

The latest from Edgewood police.

Living Spirit Ministry Teen Club to Meet March 17

Check out this local club.

Students Creating Woodland Hills Documentary, Aim to Change Perceptions

Through the "Hear Me!" project, local students are making a difference in the way people look at the school district.

Letter to the Editor: Corbett's Education Cuts 'Devastating'

Letter writer urges elected officials to tax corporations, too.

News Nearby: Homeowners Express Anger, Confusion at Reassessments Meeting

Learn why Allegheny County properties were reassessed, how they were reassessed and what you need to know to file an appeal.

Lawmakers, Supporters Insist 'Fight Not Over' to Save the 911th Airlift Wing

Congressional officials as President Obama to intervene and block the closing of the Moon-based installation.

Scammers Hit Homes in Dormont, Swissvale

Reports of people burglarizing homes after telling the owners they are with various companies have been made in Dormont and Swissvale.

Recipe of the Week: Wheat Germ Whole-Wheat Buttermilk Pancakes

Try this healthy breakfast alternative.

UPDATED: Victim Worked at Western Psych, Lived in Edgewood

A man involved in a mass shooting Thursday is from our area.

UPDATED: Multiple People Shot in Oakland at Western Psych, Two Dead

The shooting occurred Thursday afternoon.