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Pack Your Bags For This Pennsylvania Town Where $1,300 A Month Covers Absolutely Everything

There’s a city in northwestern Pennsylvania that has a genuine stone castle, the most famous candy store in the region, a river running through its downtown, and rent that costs less than what most people spend on car payments and groceries combined. That city is Sharon, Pennsylvania, and it’s...

Sharon, PA · 9d
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2026 Westmoreland County Fair Junior Livestock Sale

AUG. 29, 2026 | SALE TOTAL: $478,154.50 | TOTAL LOTS: 233.

Westmoreland County, PA · 2d
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PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

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Developer seeks input on proposed Jayhawk Commons development in Jeannette

A proposed commercial and residential development at the former Monsour Medical Center property is on hold while the developer gathers feedback from nearby residents. A letter was sent to about 130 households in Jeannette this month seeking feedback which will drive how the project moves forward. “The gist of the...

Jeannette, PA · 2d
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7 Affordable Places Realtors Say Will Become Climate Havens as Temperatures Rise

This piece reviews seven affordable, senior-friendly cities with strong infrastructure and mitigation plans to help residents weather the effects of climate change.

Pittsburgh, PA · 2d

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Somerset County property transfers recorded for week of Nov. 2-6, 2026

These are the property transfers filed Nov. 2-6, 2026, at the Somerset County Recorder of Deeds office in Somerset. Shawn and Holly Romesburg to Shirley Meyers and Carl Crawford Jr., Meyersdale Borough, $30,000. Stephen and Jennifer Bucci to Clear Shade Holdings LLC, Paint Township No. 1 (Windber), $303,213.60. Scott Richter to Joseph DeMarco, Indian Lake Borough, $45,000. Daniel and Diana Douglas to Dennis and Susan Fagundes, Addison Borough, $185,000. Ross and Gail Auman, and Betty Lease to Jamie and Nicole Livengood, Lincoln Township, $330,000. Alfonso and Maureen Marsico to Michael and Jennifer Onofray, Jefferson Township, $279,000. Jeffery Miller to Jacob Haglund and Niven Hegeman, Elk Lick Township, $206,000. More: Looking for a place to get a delicious meal this Thanksgiving? Brian and Susan Klaich to Karina Marie Chavez, Jefferson Township, $205,000. Scott and Denise Blasey to Steven and Kara Antoinette, Middlecreek Township, $540,000. Patrick and Karen Moran to Zuzana and Kenneth Falta, Middlecreek Township, $569,500. Seth Mosebey, executor of the estate of Suzanne McNeal, to Hannah Chapman, Windber Borough, $189,000. Mark Thomas and Jill Chapman Soyka to Kyongseon Sim and Benjamin Scott West, Paint Township No. 1 (Windber), $40,000. Joseph Pipon to Rena Jean Hanik, Windber Borough, $165,000. Dylan and

Somerset County, PA · 1d

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

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Developer seeks to replace walk-ups near PPG Paints Arena with 7-story apartment building

A South Fayette-based development group wants to tear down three buildings across from PPG Paints Arena and replace them with a seven-story apartment building — though details from the group remain sparse. The buildings — brick, three-story office walk-ups located at 1100-1106 Fifth Ave. — are vacant and currently...

Pittsburgh, PA · 1d

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Sewickley Borough officials plan to hold line on real estate taxes

Sewickley property owners should not expect to pay more in borough real estate taxes next year. Council voted 8-0 on Nov. 10 to advertise its 2027 spending plan and keep the millage rate at 6.25 mills. Councilman Tom Rostek was absent. The borough has not raised taxes in at least...

Sewickley, PA · 1d

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

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Tarentum property owners facing hikes in real estate tax, electric, garbage rates next year

Tarentum residents are facing a triple whammy to their expenses in the proposed 2027 borough budget. Council is considering increases in the property tax, electric and garbage collection rates. The $13.73 million preliminary budget would raise electric rates by 5.2% and real estate taxes by 1.5 mills. That’s a 25...

Tarentum, PA · 1d

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Nearly $77,000 in Unclaimed Property Returned After Veterans Picnic

Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity and Rep. Eric Nelson (R-57) announced that $76,960.42 in unclaimed property was returned following Nelson’s Veterans Picnic at Youngwood Area Park and Pool in Westmoreland County. The Youngwood Sportsman Association received $75,549.49. Picnic attendees received the remaining $1,410.93. Treasury holds more than $5 billion in...

Westmoreland County, PA · 4d

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Pittsburgh Buyers Find More Options as List Prices Slip

Pittsburgh buyers found more choices and lower prices last month, with inventory up and sellers cutting prices at an above-average rate.

Pittsburgh, PA · 4d

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

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Downtown Pittsburgh housing demand is growing, but turning offices into apartments remains a challenge

Apartments in Pittsburgh’s Golden Triangle are filling up, but data from the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership suggests adding more housing could be a challenge. During a presentation Tuesday, Aaron Sukenik, vice president of district development at the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership, said Downtown is about halfway toward its goal of doubling its residential population — one of the objectives outlined in a three-year strategic plan to revitalize the Golden Triangle.

Pittsburgh, PA · 4d

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Butler School District Aims To Incentivize Home Buying For Employees

The Butler Area School District is considering a policy that would incentivize home ownership within the district for employees. Superintendent Dr. Brian White presented the board with a draft of the policy during a meeting of the board’s Committee of the Whole. The Employee Homeownership Assistance Program would operate...

Butler, PA · 4d

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Old Steam Plant Near PNC Park to Become 97 Affordable Apartments Downtown

A hulking, orange-brick relic that once pumped steam heat to buildings across Downtown Pittsburgh is being reborn as affordable housing. Beacon Communities says it is converting the long-unused Pittsburgh Allegheny County Thermal building at 120 Cecil Place into a 13-story residential building with 97 apartments, and construction is already underway on the site.

Pittsburgh, PA · 5d

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Sara-Summer Oliphant: Pittsburgh can’t build an inclusive future by making affordable housing optional

Pittsburgh City Council’s approval of its revised affordable housing zoning policy on Oct. 27 raises a troubling question: Who will benefit from the city’s growth, and who will be left behind?. The legislation allows developers to access additional building benefits by providing affordable housing or paying $25 per...

Pittsburgh, PA · 5d

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EMS funding behind Zelienople’s proposed real estate tax hike

ZELIENOPLE — An ordinance that would increase the real estate tax rate will be up for vote in December. Borough council unanimously voted to advertise the proposed change at its Monday, Nov. 9, meeting. The proposed millage change will reflect a request for 2 more mills in addition to...

Zelienople, PA · 4d

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

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Eastern Pittsburgh suburban real estate transactions for the week of Nov. 8, 2026

Estate of Thomas Martin Link sold property at 247 Cascade Road to Steel Bridge Capital LLC for $215,000. Chad Kluko sold property at 326 Pinevue Drive to Jeffrey Ekiert and Mary Marcone for $146,000. Oakmont. Steven Casselbery sold property at 502 Maryland Ave. to Michael and Kelsey Russell for $420,000.

Pittsburgh, PA · 6d

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Butler School District Aims To Incentivize Home Buying For Employees

The Butler Area School District is considering a policy that would incentivize home ownership within the district for employees. Superintendent Dr. Brian White presented the board with a draft of the policy during a meeting of the board’s Committee of the Whole. The Employee Homeownership Assistance Program would operate...

Butler, PA · 4d

WPXI Pittsburgh

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New rule costing some Western Pennsylvania home sellers thousands – and time

In some parts of Western Pennsylvania, homeowners could have to pay more than $10,000 when trying to sell.

Westmoreland County, PA · 12d

WPXI Pittsburgh

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Collier Development plans to demolish three Uptown buildings across from PPG Paints Arena

On Tuesday, the City of Pittsburgh Planning Commission listened to a proposal to demolish multiple buildings in Pittsburgh’s Uptown.

Pittsburgh, PA · 8d

WPXI Pittsburgh

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Beacon Communities closes on thermal plant it plans to convert into affordable apartments

Pittsburgh Pirates fans have long been able to look out at the downtown skyline beyond PNC Park to see the aging orange-brick and long unused Pittsburgh Allegheny County Thermal Building topped with smoke stacks suggestive of its use for more than a century generating steam to heat buildings in and around downtown.

Pittsburgh, PA · 5d