Candidates' Comedy Night Comes to Improv Aug. 16

The fifth annual Candidates' Comedy Night on Aug. 16 will spotlight the comedic talents of candidates running for political office in the November general election to raise money for the Allegheny County Music Festival Fund.

Democrats Call on Rothfus to Pay Payroll Taxes

Rothfus' campaign says the statements are "false" and "offensive."

Vulakovich Wins 40th District Seat in PA Senate, Succeeds Orie

The Republican from Shaler Township scores decisive win over Democrat Dr. Sharon Brown.

Wife Sues Two Years After Husband's Death at Sewickley Treatment Plant

Jack Hogan, 31, died when he fell from a ladder trying to escape from a pit filled with methane gas, according to the lawsuit.

Busy Week Ahead For PennDOT

Here are three local projects which may impact your travel plans.

Romney Campaign Launches 'Mitt's VP' App

Four years ago, Obama announced via text message the selection of Joe Biden as his running mate. Romney will utilize technology as well.

Groundbreaking on Military Commissary Set for Aug. 17

Crews are slated to begin work in the coming weeks on the long-awaited military commissary, which will serve service personnel from the Tri-State region.

State Asks for Expedited Consideration in Marcellus Shale Law Appeal

The application was filed Monday.

ACCESS Riders Avoid Cuts Temporarily

State and federal funding prevent the cuts from happening for at least another year.

Court Strikes Down Local Zoning Provisions of Act 13

The state Commonwealth Court issued its opinion Thursday morning—calling those provisions unconstitutional.

Moon Police Explore Possibility of Patrolling Crescent Township

Elected officials from Crescent recently approached Moon Police about police protection.

Route 65 Improvements to Begin Monday Night from Sewickley to Ambridge

Overnight restrictions are planned through early October.

Legislator Loses Bet to Wear Pink Boa on House Floor

State Reps. Rob Matzie and Brandon Neuman made a bet Friday stipulating that the loser wear a pink feather boa on the House floor.

U.S. Ambassador Kirk Tours Airport-Area Development Sites

U.S. Trade Representative Ronald Kirk was in town to tour developed and shovel-ready sites surrounding the Pittsburgh airport's grounds.

Sewickley Heights Approves Guide Rail Project, Roof Replacement

Work should begin sometime between late summer and early fall.

Allegheny and Washington County Democrats Nominate Matt Smith

The unanimous vote happened on Tuesday night.

Allegheny County Modifies Property Assessment Appeal Rules

Property owners are permitted to postpone their hearings only once and will have the new appeal heard on Saturdays in late July or early August.

QV Parents Dig Deeper: Pitt and Penn State Raise Tuition

Increases affect all campuses and both in- and out-of-state students.

Gov. Corbett Defends Sandusky Investigation

The Pennsylvania governor told the Associated Press he "hopes the case helps people recognize that everyone has an obligation to report child sex abuse."

Leetsdale Council Approves Settlement with Former Borough Clerk

Sandra Bajsec will receive $37,000 as part of the settlement.

Delta Launches Non-Stop Flights from Pittsburgh International to LaGuardia

Pittsburgh International now offers more flights to the New York air hub.

Letter to the Editor: Grading the State Budget on Education

A TEACH (Tell Everyone All Cuts Hurt) representative takes a look at the state budget priorities.

Raja, Smith Race Considered 'Most Competitive' in the Upcoming Election

Readers of the site PoliticsPA say the race for the 37th district will grab voters' attention in the fall. What do you think?

Sewickley Awards Tree Removal Contract for Peebles Street

Trees affected by oak wilt will be eliminated and replaced.

No Special Election to Fill Pippy's Vacancy

Pennsylvania's 37th Senatorial District seat will remain vacant for now.

Winning Million-Dollar Lottery Ticket Sold at Market District in Wexford

Retailers in Fayette, Luzerne and Wayne counties also sold $1 million top-prize winning tickets.

Bell Acres Approves Contract to Demolish Eyesore

Council is working to demolish a boarded-up, vacant home at Pine Manor.

Pippy to Head State Coal Advocacy Group

Sewickley's state senator left his post in Harrisburg after June's state budget vote.

PennDOT Begins Route 65 Improvement Work on Monday

Traffic through Emsworth will be reduced to a single lane in each direction around-the-clock beginning at 6 a.m for approximately two weeks through mid to late July.

Republicans Come Out to Support Romney in Pittsburgh

Republicans Tim Pawlenty and Bobby Jindal stopped Friday in Oakland on their bus tour of Pennsylvania and Ohio.

Percentage of PA Voters Don't Have Proper ID to Vote

The PA Department of State released figures this week after comparing PennDOT and voter registration databases, including information for Allegheny, Washington and Butler counties.

Election 2012: How Do You Get a Valid Pennsylvania ID?

With the new voter ID law in effect for November's general election, here's all you need to know about getting the proper ID needed to vote.

New Deal Could Reduce Port Authority Cuts

Sewickley area bus routes are slated to be eliminated under a current cost-cutting plan.

President Obama to Visit Pittsburgh Tomorrow

Residents can pick up tickets to the event at several locations throughout Pittsburgh area.

Pippy’s Senate Seat Could Remain Empty

Lt. Gov. Jim Cawley will have to decide whether to hold a special election to fill the last few months of John Pippy’s senate term.

Update: Moon's 911th Airlift Wing to Remain Open

Defense Secretary Panetta halts aircraft retirements at base until Congress takes action.

Sen. Pippy Resigns After Budget Vote

State Sen. John Pippy left his seat in the state Senate at midnight.

PA House Approves New State Budget

Republicans call spending plan responsible, Democrats decry social service cuts.

Traffic Alert: PennDOT Not Taking The Weekend Off

Ramp work this weekend, and a major bridge closes on Monday.

Altmire to Host Military Service Academy Info Tent at Starlite Car Cruise in Wexford

Students will have the opportunity to talk to representatives from the Naval Academy, West Point, Air Force Academy and Merchant Marine Academy.