Category: Allegheny

Westmoreland and Allegheny men among 1,000-plus killed in WWII 'Little Pearl Harbor'

By lowber on December 2, 2025

Five Western Pennsylvania men were among the more than 1,000 killed in a surprise World War II German attack on an Allied port in Italy…

Increased school funding could lead to higher test scores — but it's often more complicated than that

By lowber on November 23, 2025

When it comes to education spending, more isn’t always better. Source: The Tribune-Review

After 57 years, wounded Vietnam veteran recognized for helping others heal

By lowber on November 8, 2025

On a remote mountain in North Vietnam, 19-year-old Andy Nigut’s body lay limp. Source: The Tribune-Review

Door Dash driver admits stealing packages from porches in multiple communities including Greensburg, Fox Chapel and Plum

By lowber on October 31, 2025

An Indiana County man was sentenced to state prison Friday for stealing thousands of dollars worth of packages from porches in four counties and putting…

Latrobe man charged with gun permit violation at Pittsburgh International Airport checkpoint

By lowber on October 29, 2025

Allegheny County Police have charged a Latrobe man with a firearms violation after a handgun was discovered in his carry-on bag Wednesday morning at Pittsburgh…

Utility merger to fold Peoples Natural Gas into $63B conglomerate

By lowber on October 27, 2025

American Water and Essential Utilities, two top players in the Pennsylvania utility market, have agreed to merge into a water, wastewater and natural gas conglomerate…

Pottery shop in Pleasant Unity noted as among nation's best in House Beautiful

By lowber on October 11, 2025

A Pleasant Unity pottery studio opened in answer to a retired physician’s passion for pottery has been named to House Beautiful magazine’s list of the…

Pittsburgh forecast: Sunshine Monday, rain and frost ahead

By lowber on October 6, 2025

If you’re planning to get outside this week, Monday might be the best day to do it. Source: The Tribune-Review

Flash tattoos becoming Western Pa.'s new social bonding experience

By lowber on October 5, 2025

Planning a day out with friends? You could catch a movie, get some lunch or head to a game of mini golf. But a new…

Educators question validity of national report claiming decline in test scores

By lowber on September 28, 2025

Some Western Pennsylvania educators are pushing back on a national report indicating a decline in math and reading test scores among high school seniors. …

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