List of free events, concerts coming to Rochester Hills this summer
The Village of Rochester Hills will have summer lineup of free, family-friendly events and live entertainment beginning in early June.
May 28, 2026Open source
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Town of Rochester sues Ellenville man for withholding town records
The town of Rochester is suing an Ellenville man for what officials say are town records being withheld on a private server.
May 14, 2026Open source
Boys Soccer: After a wakeup call from ‘soccer gods,’ Fort Vancouver races past Rochester 5-0 in 1A dist...
Given a reset from the weather, Cristian Peralta Hernandez gave Fort Vancouver the spark the Trappers were looking for with a couple of quick-strike goals to...
May 13, 2026Open source
Boil Water Advisory issued for parts of Rochester Hills, Oakland Township
A Boil Water Advisory was issued Wednesday for an area in the northwest part of Rochester Hills and southwest Oakland Township following a drop in water pres...
May 6, 2026Open source
Review: Bestselling novelist Tom Perrotta is back with ‘Ghost Town’
Like Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney’s just-published “Lake Effect,” bestselling writer Tom Perrotta’s “Ghost Town” is about life in the suburbs in the...
May 6, 2026Open source
From 'The Bard' to Rochester restaurants, the advice is don't skip out on happy hour
Food writer Holly Ebel says great food and drinks at low prices is a great way to sample restaurant fare.
May 6, 2026Open source
Kaitlyn Conley case goes before Appellate Division in Rochester
Oral arguments were presented to the court on Thursday, April 9 regarding sealed evidence in the case against Conley — specifically, a June 12 order to not...
May 6, 2026Open source
Vacant Gateway Building on East Main Street to become 129 affordable apartments
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The vacant former Gateway Building on East Main Street by Harper’s Corner will be turned into 129 apartments.After the $72.3 million pr...
May 5, 2026Open source
RIT announces partnership with US Army to lead STEM education programs across all grade levels
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — RIT announced a new partnership with the Army to lead STEM education programs across the country.The U.S. Department of the Army Science,...
May 5, 2026Open source
Final hearing to be held Tuesday on sale of former RCSD schools
Talks continue Tuesday over what to do with empty Rochester City School District buildings as two separate charter schools have proposed buying Schools 20 an...
May 5, 2026Open source
Will 'Unbound' construction require future road repairs in Rochester?
Answer Man finds out whether or not a pile of pothole money awaits for downtown streets.
May 5, 2026Open source
Allegany native Shawn Dubin signs minor league deal with Nationals
OLEAN — Former Allegany-Limestone and Olean Oilers relief pitcher Shawn Dubin signed a minor league deal with the Nationals on Sunday, providing an opportu...
May 4, 2026Open source
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Leading data center trade group weighs in on NEPA’s data center landscape
Just a fraction of the data center campuses proposed in Northeast Pennsylvania will actually materialize, one of the industry's leading advocacy groups belie...
May 9, 2026Open source
Sen. Dave McCormick wants to streamline permitting process for energy projects
Beaver County’s tiny Shippingport, home to about 150 people, is positioned to become a center of Western Pennsylvania’s energy and AI boom. At th...
May 7, 2026Open source
The Keystone News Summit: Mapping a survival guide for local news in Pennsylvania
A journalism dream team that numbered nearly 150 newsroom professionals, philanthropists, policymakers, educators and students met April 15-17 in Hershey to...
May 5, 2026Open source
Political handicappers give Western Pa. incumbents the upper hand in midterms
Only one congressional incumbent from Southwestern Pennsylvania is considered vulnerable in this year’s pivotal midterm elections, and that congressman...
May 2, 2026Open source
Fire leaves Aliquippa home charred
Crews had to return the next day to put out a small, unseen pocket of fire.
May 3, 2026Open source
Investigation underway after woman stabbed in Beaver County
An investigation is underway after police said a woman was stabbed in Beaver County early Sunday morning.
May 3, 2026Open source
Woman stabbed in Aliquippa overnight by unknown man, police say
Anyone with information about the ongoing investigation is urged to contact investigators at 724-773-7400.
May 3, 2026Open source
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Pennsylvania man accused of secretly recording child in Fayette County home A man is facing more than 100 f...
A man is facing more than 100 felony charges after investigators said he secretly installed hidden cameras inside a Fayette County home to record a child.
May 27, 2026Open source
Woman, 44, dies days after UTV crash in Western Pa, police seek witnesses
Pennsylvania State Police said they are investigating a UTV crash in Hanover Township, Washington County.
May 27, 2026Open source
At least 2 people shot near the White House, including a possible suspect, officials say
The U.S. Secret Service said it was aware of reports of shots fired near 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW.
May 23, 2026Open source
Missing WWII soldier from Pennsylvania returns home more than 80 years later A man from Indiana County kill...
A man from Indiana County killed during World War II was finally laid to rest, more than 80 years after he was declared missing and presumed dead.
May 21, 2026Open source
Scattered rain and storms for western Pennsylvania ahead of wet Memorial Day weekend
Keep the umbrella close. Pittsburgh’s Memorial Day weekend forecast includes heavy rain, thunderstorms and multiple soggy days.
May 20, 2026Open source
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Primary Election Results 2026
With many races across Allegheny County on Election Day, Pittsburgh's Action News 4 has you covered. Here are your results.
May 20, 2026Open source
Retired Greensburg-area priest charged with sex crimes, official oppression
A retired Catholic priest and former Pennsylvania State Police chaplain is facing charges for allegedly sexually assaulting a person at a home for priests in...
May 16, 2026Open source
Swirl of public money backing $418M hotel proposal at David L. Lawrence Convention Center
A planned $418 million hotel at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Downtown Pittsburgh will be funded with ample public dollars, including money from...
May 16, 2026Open source
America's first coast-to-coast road still runs through western Pennsylvania The historic Lincoln Highway, A...
The historic Lincoln Highway, America's first coast-to-coast road, still runs through Pennsylvania.
May 16, 2026Open source
Mon Incline set to reopen on Wednesday pending successful inspection
The incline has been shut down since two people became stranded mid-trip on Thursday evening. There was one passenger in each car and they were both rescued...
May 12, 2026Open source
Forum to discuss Market Square, public safety as tensions rise in Pittsburgh
An advocacy group is holding a Downtown Pittsburgh forum about public safety Tuesday night — just days after city officials put temporary restrictions...
May 12, 2026Open source
‘The charm and personality’: Co-owner of Pamela’s Diner, Gail Klingensmith, dies
Gail Klingensmith, co-owner of one of Pittsburgh’s biggest breakfast staples, Pamela's Diner, has died.
May 12, 2026Open source
NPRC celebrated graduates at 2026 Commencement Ceremony
KANE, Pa. – Northern Pennsylvania Regional College (NPRC) celebrated their annual commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 9 at 2:00 p.m. at The Wilds Sonshi...
May 12, 2026Open source
Man dies at hospital after dozens of shots fired in Pittsburgh’s East Hills
A man is dead following a shooting late Monday night in Pittsburgh’s East Hills neighborhood.
May 12, 2026Open source
Grieving mother finds 3.09 carat diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park
A Pennsylvania woman grieving the deaths of her son and father found a glimmer of hope in the form of a 3.09 carat white diamond during her visit to Crater o...
May 11, 2026Open source
Pennsylvania mother faces charges after 3 unsupervised children die in house fire
A Pennsylvania mother was allegedly out making a drug deal when a fire broke out at her home, killing her three children, officials said. Now she faces charges.
May 11, 2026Open source
Volunteers turn out for KARE for Kane cleanup efforts
KANE, Pa. — Volunteers across the Kane area gathered early Friday morning to sweep, scrape, trim and mulch during the annual KARE for Kane cleanup.
May 9, 2026Open source
Sen. Fetterman denies rumors he will be switching from a Democrat to a Republican
Pennsylvania Democratic Sen. John Fetterman denies rumors that he will switch political parties and become a Republican.
May 8, 2026Open source
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Rochester is in Beaver County, Pennsylvania.
Region: Western Pennsylvania
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2 Marylanders killed in wrong-way crash on I-83 in Pennsylvania
Two Middle River residents were killed Thursday night in a wrong-way crash involving four vehicles on I-83 in York County, Pennsylvania.
May 29, 2026Open source
Bucks County is ready to be the center of the political universe (again)
Gov. Josh Shapiro kicked off Pennsylvania Democrats' general election campaign in Bucks County, where key races for Congress and state Senate will be on the...
May 29, 2026Open source
Why Brian Fitzpatrick helped fund an early offense against Bob Harvie in key Bucks County congressional race
A 'king,' 'arrogant,' and 'elitist:' U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick hits Democrat Bob Harvie with early attack ads in closely watched Pennsylvania race.
May 29, 2026Open source
Police can cite drivers who pick up phones, even at red light, starting in June
Enforcement of Paul Miller’s Law begins in June. The new Pennsylvania law will allow officers to cite drivers who pick up phones, even at a red light.
May 28, 2026Open source
Two Pa. Democrats become first members of Congress to access Pennsylvania’s largest ICE detention facility
U.S. Reps. Summer Lee and Chris Deluzio, two Pittsburgh-area Democrats, toured the 1,900-bed detention center on Thursday as tensions escalate over the condi...
May 28, 2026Open source
Two people shot, including a child, in Upton neighborhood
Baltimore Police said the shooting occurred near the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and Dolphin Street on Wednesday. The two gunmen remain at large.
May 28, 2026Open source
Lucky winner hits $3.1M jackpot after buying ticket in Bucks County
One person woke up $3.1 million richer Thursday morning after buying a jackpot-winning ticket sold in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
May 28, 2026Open source
12-year-old NY boy dies during class trip along Lehigh River in Pennsylvania
Cesar Albarracin Guncay, a 6th grade student from Long Island, NY, died during a class trip on the Lehigh River in Carbon County, Pennsylvania.
May 28, 2026Open source
New I-76 ramp, smart traffic lights coming to Philly's sports complex Pennsylvania and Philadelphia officia...
Pennsylvania and Philadelphia officials announced an investment that could impact the city's sports teams located in South Philly.
May 28, 2026Open source
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