To Geno or not to Geno?

While the U.S. breast cancer death rate declined by 43% between 1990 and 2025 following the proliferation of mammograms, per the American College of Radiology, that welcome prolonged decline has leveled off among women ages 40-74 in recent years.

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The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is slashing staff as it begins operations under new ownership.

Allegheny County officials have announced the 2026 summer concert series lineups for Hartwood Acres in Hampton and the South Park Amphitheater.

The Pittsburgh Pirates entered the weekend on a five-game losing streak after getting swept by the St. Louis Cardinals and in last place in the National League Central, so it’s not surprise that manager Don Kelly considers it way too early to start scoreboard watching.

Millie Pipman wanted to track the origins of New Kensington’s Little Girl Scout House off Oates Boulevard, but her search was coming up short, so she tapped a local history buff for help.

Dan Coyle remembers his late grandmother as “the kindest soul.”

A Pittsburgh man was sentenced Thursday to serve 1½ to 3 years in prison for an assault of a man in an Arnold home in 2024, but he was given credit for serving a year of that sentence since his March 30, 2025 arrest.

BARCELONA, Spain — Israeli authorities said they were taking two activists who led an aid flotilla bound for Gaza, and who were captured by Israel in international waters of the Mediterranean Sea, to Israel for questioning.

Division I college football coaches are on the prowl for talent at this time of year, and two Westmoreland County players have emerged on their radar.

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian forces struck an oil terminal in the Russian Black Sea city of Tuapse, Ukraine’s General Staff said on Friday, marking the fourth attack targeting the region’s oil infrastructure in just over two weeks.

Pittsburgh Controller Rachael Heisler on Friday said the city’s finances are in a “delicate position,” echoing warnings that the city must rein in spending and grow its revenues.

More NFL Draft-related road closures will continue through midweek as crews dismantle event infrastructure across Pittsburgh’s North Shore.

After a lengthy review of district math programs, the Plum School Board opted to spend about $685,000 to acquire updated resources for classes.

If you purchased a Powerball lottery ticket at Smoker Friendly in Penn Hills, you might want to check it.

Kathe Gross looked across the courtroom at the man convicted of killing her daughter and let loose years of anger and despair.

Pittsburgh Penguins coach Dan Muse was named a finalist for the Jack Adams Award, which is presented to “the coach adjudged to have contributed the most to his team’s success.”

As Westmoreland County sheriff, I signed an agreement to assist another law enforcement agency if they needed help with crowd control. There is no obligation on my part to assist in immigration enforcement. Had law enforcement assisted in Minneapolis crowd control, two individuals may still be alive. I do agree that only county commissioners can sign ...

The Pittsburgh Steelers are looking for people who want to work at the team’s training camp from mid-July through mid-August at Saint Vincent College near Latrobe.

Tarentum has a new sweet spot.

Broderick Jones isn’t getting a fifth-year option from the Pittsburgh Steelers. The player the Steelers wanted to pick in the 2026 draft has already signed a contract in Philadelphia.

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Laurel: To planning ahead. Pittsburgh knew more than a year out that the 2026 NFL Draft would happen in the Steel City. It was an event expected to deluge the city with out-of-towners for three days — more if you consider the crews of people coming ahead to set things up.