Crime
McKeesport man charged with assaulting police officer
Authorities say Walker Reed Quinn attacked officer during traffic stop
Two Arrested in Multi-State Drug Bust
Months-long investigation leads to charges in Pennsylvania and Ohio
DWI Driver Charged in Deadly Crash Outside High School
Washington Township Police Department announces charges against 49-year-old woman
Sports
Four US Olympic Figure Skaters Trace Roots to Soviet Skating Superstars
The children of elite Soviet-era skaters are making their mark on the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics.
Hall of Fame QB Sonny Jurgensen Dies at 91
Legendary Washington Commanders passer was known for his strong arm and affable personality.
NFL Legend Sonny Jurgensen Dies at 91
Hall of Fame quarterback spent 18 seasons in the NFL, including 11 with the Washington Commanders
Health
Cognitive Training Cuts Dementia Risk 20 Years Later
Study finds speed-of-processing training reduces dementia diagnosis by 25% compared to control group
Immunotherapy Reduces Plaque In Arteries Of Mice
Antibody-based therapy could complement traditional cholesterol-lowering methods to treat heart disease
Nudging Boosts Flu Vaccine Numbers
Automatic orders and text reminders increased flu shot uptake by 28%
Politics
Golfers Sue Over Trump's Overhaul of 100-Year-Old Public Golf Course
Lawsuit alleges administration violated environmental laws and polluted historic park
The Evolving History of Presidents' Day
From Washington's Birthday to a Celebration of All U.S. Presidents
Pope Delivers Pointed Message Ahead of Lent
Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV encourages his flock to avoid harsh rhetoric and cultivate kindness.
Business
Trucking and Real Estate Stocks Struggle After AI Fears Rattle Markets
Logistics and commercial real estate companies among the latest victims of the AI-driven sell-off
W&J President Joins Federal Reserve Advisory Council
Elizabeth MacLeod Walls will serve on the Cleveland Fed's Southwest Pennsylvania and Northern West Virginia Business Advisory Council.
Jeff Bezos' Washington Post Cuts Newsroom Amid Mass Layoffs
Bezos cited lack of willingness to invest in the newspaper's mission as reason for the cuts.
