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Westmoreland autonomous vehicle test track in East Huntingdon nears completion

Autonomous vehicles could begin speeding around a $39 million test track in East Huntingdon this spring. Construction on the ambitious Pennsylvania Safety, Transportation and Research Track — or PennSTART project, a 2-mile high-speed loop that will host vehicle testing and safety training for first responders — is expected to be complete as early as April.

East Huntingdon Township, PA · 4d
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In brief: Plum, Oakmont area news, events for the week of Nov. 9, 2026

Lori Hummel of Howard Hanna Real Estate in Oakmont will sponsor a Thanksgiving food drive through Nov. 17 at Fox’s Pizza Den, 314 Allegheny River Blvd., Oakmont. Hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, and noon to 8 p.m. Sundays. A wrap-up party will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Nov. 18 at Fox’s.

Oakmont, PA · 1d
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Water monitoring the next step in Murrysville acid mine remediation project

Murrysville Area Watershed Association members are ready to take the next steps toward an active acid mine remediation project in Murrysville’s White Valley neighborhood. As part of a $2.1 million grant from the state Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation, the association is seeking to neutralize the largest source of pollution in the Turtle Creek Watershed: mine pools disgorging aluminum and iron into local creeks and streams as stormwater passes through them.

Murrysville, PA · 1d
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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 · 3d

WPXI Pittsburgh

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Jeannette moves forward with plan to demolish over a dozen properties to reduce blight

The city of Jeannette is moving forward with plans to demolish 16 properties in an effort to eliminate local blight.

Jeannette, PA · 14h

USA TODAY

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Downtown Pittsburgh holiday events, celebrations begin this weekend

Holiday celebrations in Pittsburgh are just around the corner. Downtown Pittsburgh will once again host some of the city's favorite holiday events in November and December, bringing back Highmark Light Up Night for its 65th year, Peoples Gas Holiday Market for its 15th year and more. "We take the holidays very seriously in Pittsburgh," said Jeremy Waldrup, president and CEO of the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership, noting that more than 3.1 million people visited Downtown around the holidays in 2025. "This year, we are doing it bigger and better, just in time to celebrate 65 years of Highmark Light Up Night," Waldrup said. "The footprint includes Arts Landing, which will serve as the new home for the Xfinity Holiday Jam where our headliner Daya will perform before a supersized Grand Finale fireworks display." Here's a look at the holiday events scheduled to take place this November and December in Downtown Pittsburgh. Downtown Pittsburgh to celebrate holidays with tree lightings, ice skating, Santa, more Downtown Pittsburgh hosts multiple events throughout November and December to celebrate the winter holidays. Here's a look at what's coming up: UPMC Ice Skating Rink at PPG Place: Located in Downtown Pittsburgh's PPG Plaza, UPMC's ice skating rink

Pittsburgh, PA · 1d

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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 · 20h

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Nation’s heroes honored during parades ahead of Veterans Day in Western Pennsylvania

Crowds gathered in Downtown Pittsburgh for the annual Pittsburgh Veterans Day Parade, moving along a revised route through the city center on the Boulevard of the Allies and Grant Street. Organizers describe the event as one of the country's oldest and most enduring parades, with its inaugural occurrence dating back...

Pittsburgh, PA · 2d

WPXI Pittsburgh

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Pittsburgh Regional Transit to host virtual meeting about planned Carnegie Station improvements

Located at the terminus of the West Busway in Carnegie Borough, the project aims to modernize the existing transit facility.

Pittsburgh, PA · 3d

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State investigating ‘seismic event’ near Allegheny Township fracking well

State environmental officials say an earthquake struck Allegheny Township last month, but it was so small it’s likely no one but seismologists noticed. On Oct. 4, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) was alerted to a seismic event near EQT’s Porter well pad in Allegheny Township off Willowbrook Road.

Pennsylvania · 1d

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Allegheny County DA’s Office temporarily closes second South Side bar within a week

The Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office has temporarily closed a second bar on Pittsburgh’s South Side within a week of ordering another bar located just a few blocks away to also close.

Allegheny County, PA · 18h

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Pittsburgh mayor presents 2027 budget proposal: 'Tough decisions'

During his first budget address Monday morning, Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O’Connor portrayed his proposed 2027 spending plan as one that makes difficult choices in a time of fiscal stress. “Starting with this budget, we must bring back strong financial responsibility,” O’Connor told city employees and gathered residents in Council...

Pittsburgh, PA · 20h

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By the Numbers: All About Oakland’s New Kamin Tower

It won’t be long until a new tower joins Oakland’s distinctive skyline. UPMC Presbyterian Kamin Tower broke ground in 2022, adjacent to the nearly-100-year-old Presbyterian hospital. Officials say the medical giant received a “philanthropic gift” from Daniel G. and Carole L. Kamin and the Kamin Family Foundation in 2025, which has advanced the project further; now, ribbon-cutting for the new building is expected to take place on Jan. 20, 2027 with patients slated to move in on Jan. 24, 2027.

Pittsburgh, PA · 19h

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Local wing spot ordered closed after sewage backup discovered

Big Shot Bob's wing restaurant in Penn Hills, Pittsburgh, closed by Allegheny County Health Department due to sewage backup and 15 inspection violations.

Pittsburgh, PA · 14h

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Work Completed, Lane Closures End on Homestead Grays Bridge

PITTSBURGH – The Department of Public Works announced today that work on the Homestead Grays Bridge in Pittsburgh and Homestead has been completed and all related lane closures have ended. The traffic restrictions, which began on October 2, 2026, were required for bridge span, pier, and deck repairs. Pugliano...

Pittsburgh, PA · 1d

Beaver County Times

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Beaver County plans events to observe Veterans Day 2026

Beaver County will salute its military veterans with some special events in honor of Veterans Day, Nov. 11 . Because Nov. 11 is also a federal holiday, the county courthouse and other government offices will be closed. There will be no U.S. mail delivery and many local banks will also be closed. Here are some of the events planned to honor veterans in and around Beaver County. State Sen. Elder Vogel Jr. and the Community College of Beaver County is serving a free breakfast to all veterans , active duty military and one guest at 9 a.m. Nov. 12 at the CCBC Dome. The Beaver County Veterans Day parade begins at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 11 at the Beaver County Courthouse along Third Street in Beaver. The parade is organized by the Unionville American Legion Post 512. Anyone still interested in participating in the parade should contact Bill Ehrman at 716-485-3712. Findlay Township is hosting a barbecue lunch for local veterans and their families on Nov. 10 at the Findlay Township activity center, 310 Main St. Doors open at 11 a.m. and a program will be provided by the West Allegheny High School Show Choir. Reservations were required by calling 724-695-0500,

Beaver County, PA · 3d

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Route 3069 West Liberty Avenue, Route 3119 McFarland Road Utility Work Continues Monday in Pittsburgh

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is announcing utility work on Route 3069 (West Liberty Avenue) and Route 3119 (McFarland Road) in Dormont Borough and the Municipality of Mt. Lebanon, Allegheny County will begin Monday, November 9 weather permitting. To accommodate utility hole inspection and cleaning operations, there will be...

Pittsburgh, PA · 22h

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Portion of Boyers Road To Close For Road Work

Motorists should be aware of a railroad repair project in northern Butler County set to get underway soon. PennDOT officials say crews with the Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad will be doing maintenance at the Boyers Road railroad crossing in Mercer Township. A weather dependent closure will be in place...

Butler County, PA · 2d

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ALCOSAN breaks ground, gives update on Ohio River Tunnel Project

Work has begun on the Allegheny County Sanitary Authority’s (ALCOSAN) planned Ohio River Tunnel, the first of three tunnels designed to address sewage overflow problems in the current system. ALCOSAN held a groundbreaking ceremony on Oct. 22 at the corner of Chestnut and Progress streets, where a large drill...

Allegheny County, PA · 22h

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New Allegheny County policy would require employers to provide designated paid sick days

While Allegheny County’s landmark 12-week paid parental leave mandate was debated extensively, another set of changes to the county’s existing paid sick leave flew largely under the radar. Tucked into the parental leave legislation approved in an 11-4 Allegheny County Council vote on Oct. 20 were changes to...

Allegheny County, PA · 3d