Pittsburgh-Area Communities Unite To Combat Infrastructure Issues

Dozens of Allegheny County municipalities will be represented at this week's Utilities & Critical Infrastructure Summit in Pittsburgh.

PA Special Election Results: See Which Party Now Controls State House

Control of the state House was up for grabs in a Western Pennsylvania special election on Tuesday.

PA Money Match Checks Begin Going Out: See If You Qualify

The new Pennsylvania Money Match program enables the state to proactively return money and property to whom it is owed.

Balloon Release Ban To Be Proposed In PA

A state senator wants to enact a ban on the intentional release of balloons in Pennsylvania

Efforts Advancing To Require 10 Commandments Display In PA Schools

Two members of the PA General Assembly are attempting to advance legislation to have the 10 Commandments displayed in schools.

Pittsburgh Attempting To Tackle Chronic Lifeguard Shortage

Hiring a sufficient number of lifeguards to adequately staff Pittsburgh pools has proven challenging.

Western PA Congressman Dating Fox News Reporter: Reports

Rep. Guy Reschenthaler is keeping company with a rising Fox News star, according to reports.

Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey Gets Key Backing From Unions

Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey received a major boost in his reelection attempt with the endorsement of various unions.

Penn State Branch Closures: PA Lawmaker Seeks To Slow Process

Penn State is planning to shutter a number of its branch campuses soon. A state legislator says not so fast.

PA AG Joins Effort To End Google Search Engine Monopoly

Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday says Google's monopolistic practices "have gone on far too long."

O'Connor Declares Win In Democratic Endorsement For Pittsburgh Mayor

The Allegheny County Democratic Committee held endorsement votes for candidates for office on Sunday. See the results here.

Allegheny Co. Seeking To Hire Displaced Federal Workers

Allegheny County is encouraging federal employees to apply for one of the 1,000 full- and part-time jobs currently open at the county.

PA Governor Signs Executive Order To Help Job Seekers

Pennsylvania hopes to capitalize on federal employee layoffs and buyouts by hiring some of the displaced workers.

Trump Welcomes Fogel, Comperatore Family To Congressional Address

The Pittsburgh area was well-represented in President Donald Trump's address to Congress on Tuesday.

Pittsburgh Faces $1.2 Billion Shortfall, Earning a “D” Grade

New report by Truth in Accounting analyzes Pittsburgh's financial report

REAL ID In PA: PennDOT Bolsters Application Processing Days

PennDOT announced it will hold additional days at driver's license centers to exclusively assist people in getting their REAL IDs.

Trump Administration Releases $2.1B In Frozen PA Funds, Gov. Says

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro had sued the Trump administration to access the $2.1 billion in frozen federal funding.

Trump Names PA Gov. To Council Of Governors

President Donald Trump has appointed Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro to a bipartisan panel of governors to work with federal officials.

Former Pittsburgh Teacher Picked To Head PA Education Department

The state Department of Education secretary nominee began her career as a teacher in Pittsburgh.

Allegheny Co. Property Tax Bills Have Wrong Payment Deadlines

Get the correct Allegheny County property tax payment deadlines here.

PA Gov. Sues Trump Administration Over Funding Freeze

Gov. Josh Shapiro's lawsuit contends the federal funding freeze is unconstitutional and is harming Pennsylvania.

Trump Greets PA Teacher Freed From Russian Prison

President Donald Trump welcomed Marc Fogel upon his return to the United States on Tuesday.

Pittsburgh Market Square Makeover: Get Sneak Peak Here

Plans are advancing quickly for Downtown Pittsburgh's revitalization. See what's in store for Market Square.

PA Teacher Imprisoned In Russia Since 2021 Released

Marc Fogel, the teacher whose imprisonment in Russia sparked outcry and protests, is returning home to the United States.

Pittsburgh To Use Marksmen To Curb Deer Population

Trained marksmen are being brought in to hunt deer in two city parks.

New Warnings Could Be Required On PA Restaurant Menus

The Pennsylvania House has approved a bill that would require new warnings on the menus of restaurants in the state.

Former Western PA Senate Candidate Gets Key Pentagon Post

President Donald Trump congratulated the former Pennsylvania political candidate on his new position.

McCormick Slams Pittsburgh Mayor's Refusal To Cooperate With ICE

U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick has condemned Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey's stance on declining to aid ICE operations in the city.

Move Afoot To Redesign PA State Flag

Is the current Pennsylvania state flag too generic looking? A state lawmaker thinks so and wants it to be altered.

Another Candidate Enters Pittsburgh Mayoral Race

Another candidate is looking to unseat Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey. Get the details here.

PA Lawmakers To Push For More School Panic Alarms

Four Pennsylvania lawmakers want the state to pass its version of Alyssa's Law to help save lives in school emergency situations.

Trump Pardons Former Penn State Student Who Founded Online Drug Ring

President Donald Trump has pardoned Ross Albricht, a onetime Penn State student who was serving a life sentence in prison.

Trump Pardons Multiple Western PA U.S. Capitol Rioters

Hour after beginning his second term, President Donald Trump let those who participated in the Jan. 6 riot off the hook for their actions.

Trump Inauguration Parade To Include PA 1st Responders

Butler County first responders to the July assassination attempt on President-elect Donald Trump will march in the inaugural event.

PA Democratic Sen. John Fetterman To Meet With Trump

"I'm not rooting against him," U.S. Sen. John Fetterman said of President-elect Donald Trump.

Biden Blocks U.S. Steel Acquistion By Nippon Steel

President Joe Biden said on Friday that the proposed U.S. Steel-Nippon Steel deal cannot occur.

5 New PA Laws For 2025 To Know About

The new year brings a host of new laws in Pennsylvania. Here's a look at some of them.

New PA License Plates Arrive In 2025: Here's When You Can Get One

Pennsylvania standard license plates are getting their first significant makeover in a quarter-century.

160 New PA Laws Signed In 2024

The Pennsylvania Legislature approved a bevy of bills this year that were signed into law. Here are some of the more notable ones.

PA Lawmaker Seeks To Boost School Bus Safety

A Pennsylvania state representative is seeking support for a measure to make school buses safer for students.