Dave Larson to Run for Washington State Supreme Court Again
Retired judge cites duty to state in deciding to campaign for open seat
Pennsylvania Limits Public Access to Officials' AI Conversations
Trump Administration Continues Dismantling Education Department
Lifestyle
Tanger Outlets Pittsburgh: A Shopping Wonderland in Pennsylvania
This massive outdoor outlet mall offers over 80 stores and a full day of bargain hunting

Grand Reception Marks Gen. Washington's 294th Birthday In Bucks Co.
A large crowd turned out on Sunday to celebrate General Washington's Birthday at Washington Crossing Historic Park.
Boil Water Advisory Lifted for Parts of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania American Water resolves issue that led to advisory in Allegheny and Washington counties
Crime
Pittsburgh-Area Knife-Wielding Man Shot, Killed By Police
Authorities say the man charged at officers with a knife after being ordered to drop it.

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
Sports
Southmoreland Edges Wash High in WPIAL Playoff Thriller
Scotties rally late to win first-round matchup

MLB 26-and-under power rankings, Nos. 20-16: Can young stars deliver on their potential?
The Braves, Yankees, White Sox, Nationals and Cubs make up the next tier of our 2026 rankings.
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.
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
White House Concerned About Potomac River Odor Ahead of America 250 Celebrations
President Trump reportedly worried the river could smell like sewage during upcoming festivities.

House Democrats Struggle to Unify Message Ahead of Trump's State of the Union
Party leaders and factions roll out competing responses, protests, and disruptions that risk leaving voters with an impression of chaos
Judge Orders Restoration of Philadelphia Slavery Exhibits
Ruling compares administration's effort to remove panels to Orwell's '1984'