Rasha Totolos said she got chills when hearing the national anthem play for the first time after becoming a U.S. citizen in February.

Ryan Middleton and Hunter Homistek dreamed of building a permanent home for their combat sports promotion business, 247 Fighting Championships — one that would aid their expansion into live concerts and performances.

East End Food Co-op shopper Johnnie Garrett was surprised to learn that one of PennDOT’s Parkway East detour routes passes by her favorite grocery store on Penn Avenue — a street she already doubted could handle added vehicle volume.

In 1753, 21-year-old George Washington visited present-day Pittsburgh for the first time and was struck by the same natural feature that often catches visitors’ attention today — the rivers.

Lisa Schreckengost once thought purchasing a home would be impossible.

An NBC News poll found a majority of Americans think there’s too little emphasis put on civic education — and that might not entirely be a bad thing, says Gwen Torges.

Despite the oppressive heat dome shrouding the Pittsburgh region this week, National Weather Service meteorologist Jared Rackley said highs in the mid-to-upper 90s are not breaking records.

A New Kensington man could be among the first criminal defendants in Pennsylvania to be resentenced following a state Supreme Court ruling that found mandatory life sentences for second-degree murder convictions to be unconstitutional.

Here is a weekly look at recent images captured throughout the Alle-­Kiski Valley.

It’s always a lucky year when Independence Day falls on the weekend, and even more so when it’s America’s 250th. This weekend is full of events that are a mix of red, white and blue fun and regular summer weekend get-togethers. Here are a few options.

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Editor’s note: From now until reporting day to training camp at Saint Vincent College, TribLive is running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, looking at each player and assessing his outlook for the 2026 season. The breakdown will run in alphabetical order with two players each day between June 13 and July 28. Contract data courtesy ...

When Bonnie Markowitz was bitten by a tick in 1998, it took three months for doctors to identify her symptoms as Lyme disease. For some patients, the wait can be more than a year, a delay that experts say is becoming more concerning as the disease spreads locally.

America is often described as a grand experiment.

For decades, Geno Chamboredon helped keep Kennywood’s rides operating.

The River Valley Region is home to several bars, restaurants, and cafes that are renowned for their live music. From jazz performances to burlesque shows, there are many options for music lovers to enjoy.

"A servant-leader focuses primarily on the growth and well-being of people and the communities to which they belong. While traditional leadership generally involves the accumulation and exercise of power by one at the 'top of the pyramid,' servant leadership is…

Margaret had saved diligently for decades. Every paycheck, a portion went toward her retirement account. Then, the day finally came: she retired. Suddenly, the hardest part wasnt the saving. It was learning to spend.

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Activities will start with a preparade at 8:30 a.m. The parade then steps off at 9 a.m.

In 2024, 31% of U.S. voters 48 million people voted by mail.