There’s a pulp fiction quality to Ryan Murphy’s “Monster,” particularly in its new season devoted to Lizzie Borden (Ella Beatty, daughter of Annette Bening and Warren Beatty).

Allegheny County requirements for North Allegheny School District’s natatorium renovations have impacted project costs, according to a presentation at the Sept. 9 school board meeting.

Christian Klanica has seen so many changes in tariff policies that he’s struggling to keep up with the latest levies flying between the U.S. and Canada and the impacts they could have on his Hempfield-based machining company.

Penn-Trafford students at McCullough Elementary have a new slide on the playground this school year, thanks to donations from two equipment companies and some legwork by staff members.

The Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County has plans to substantially expand its program to remove and replace lead pipes throughout the water distribution system.

While Oakmont experienced widespread damage during a major storm three weeks ago, officials feel response times and methods from various entities are improving.

A rent increase at a senior housing community in Plum has become a partisan issue, according to a state representative who supports capping rent increases statewide.

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Since Labor Day celebrates the American worker and their contributions to our economy, and recognizes the role of unions and organized labor in the struggle for fair working conditions, I was puzzled by the op-eds selected for the Sept. 6 editorial page.

Mason Rudolph allows for a little hyperbole while describing his career as a Pittsburgh Steeler. The Ravens are dealing with an unfortunate injury. The Pirates are enjoying an ironic accomplishment.

SCOUTING THE PATRIOTS

Leetsdale resident Kate Meny and a pair of nonprofits dedicated to helping animals were recently commended for their efforts in addressing the borough’s feral cat population.

If Bob Palko ever sits down to pen his autobiography, it will have many twists, turns and ultimately fascinating stories.

This Friday’s “Football Footnotes” examines the Pittsburgh Steelers’ attempt to correct some checkered history in New England. We also zoom in on some interesting trends from the Steelers last week and the Patriots last year.

Welcome to Week 4 and for some teams, the start of conference play in both District 7 and District 8.

When the state Education Secretary Carrie Rowe visited Baldwin High School’s “Baldwin Bean” student-run coffee shop on Thursday, she asked the students at the counter what they enjoy about attending the school.

Seneca Valley and Canon-McMillan will enter Friday night’s matchup, the Steelers High School Showcase Game of the Week, with different records but a similar understanding of what the other side is capable of.

On Thursday evening, after varsity practice, Canon-McMillan coach Mike Evans received a special surprise in the locker room.

Gateway junior Piper Munyon and Fox Chapel sophomore Asher Eckel were not anticipating record times Thursday at the Kiski Area Invitational.

Six passes got thrown in Roman Wilson’s direction last week, a career high for the third-year pro whose role in the offense was speculated about all summer.

TORONTO — No. 1 draft pick Gavin McKenna opened his career with the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday on the left side of a forward line with John Tavares and William Nylander, and he didn’t disappoint.

South Huntingdon officials Thursday approved a set of regulations for any data center development, a unanimous decision made amid some residents shouting for them to table the regulation because they were voting on it despite allegedly not knowing what it contained.

NEW YORK — Duncan Sheik, the voice behind the 1996 single “Barely Breathing” and Tony Award-winning composer of “Spring Awakening,” is currently hospitalized.

Anthropic’s Claude is helping the company develop the next, more intelligent version of the model, the artificial intelligence lab said in an announcement Thursday.

WASHINGTON — Tensions are mounting between the Pentagon and Congress over the flow of information to lawmakers about the U.S. military’s priorities, with both Democrats and Republicans accusing a Defense Department leader of being frustratingly opaque.