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PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

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Westmoreland County football notebook: Championship coaches to match wits when Penn-Trafford meets Thomas Jefferson

John Ruane and Bill Cherpak have never coached against each other, but their mutual respect is evident in advance of their first meeting in the WPIAL Class 5A quarterfinals Friday night in Harrison City. Ruane’s second-seeded Penn-Trafford Warriors (10-0) will host Cherpak and his No. 7 Thomas Jefferson Jaguars (8-2)...

Westmoreland County, PA · 1d

The Conversation U.S.

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Allegheny County has more license plate readers than any other Pa. county. Here’s what’s at stake

Pennsylvania lawmakers are moving to rein in license plate readers. A criminal justice scholar explains where their proposals fall between public safety and privacy.

Allegheny County, PA · 6h

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Public sounds off on U.S. Steel’s proposed hot strip mill in Braddock

The Allegheny County Health Department heard from the public on U.S. Steel’s proposed permit for a new hot strip mill at its plant in Braddock. The company, which was purchased by Nippon Steel of Japan last year, has proposed putting in a new hot strip mill at its Edgar Thomson plant. A hot strip mill presses steel slabs into coils of flat steel used to manufacture cars and appliances.

Braddock, PA · 2d

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Why Eastern Pennsylvanians Shop at Giant and Western Pennsylvanians Swear by Giant Eagle

Say “Giant” to a grocery shopper in Philadelphia and to one in Pittsburgh, and they’ll picture two different stores. The names sound related, and that’s where a lot of the confusion starts. Here’s why eastern Pennsylvanians shop at Giant and western Pennsylvanians swear by Giant Eagle....

Pennsylvania · 1d

WPXI Pittsburgh

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Waterline work in Pittsburgh to cause potential traffic restrictions

Waterline work on Penn Avenue/Fifth Avenue and North Dallas Avenue in Pittsburgh will cause potential traffic restrictions starting Thursday, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.

Pittsburgh, PA · 2d

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Allegheny County will make negligent landlords pay to rehouse displaced tenants

An update to Allegheny County’s health code will financially penalize landlords whose tenants must be temporarily rehoused in an emergency due to poor housing conditions, such as a lack of heat in the winter. County Executive Sara Innamorato signed the bill during a ceremony in West Mifflin Thursday afternoon.

Allegheny County, PA · 23h

Pittsburgh's Public Source

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After 30 years in the minority, Jay Costa steps into Senate spotlight

“He’s seen a lot of bills come up and I think that he’ll do what he thinks is best," said state Sen. Devlin Robinson, a Republican. “I think he’s a pragmatic person and he’ll be pragmatic in whatever office he possesses.” The post After 30 years in the minority, Jay Costa steps into Senate spotlight appeared first on Pittsburgh's Public Source . PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.

Allegheny County, PA · 2d

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7 Things Pennsylvanians Know About Primanti Bros. That Out-of-Staters Get Wrong

Primanti Bros.’ first customers were the workers unloading produce in Pittsburgh’s Strip District. Pennsylvanians know the story. Out-of-staters still go looking for a side of fries. Here’s what Pennsylvanians know about Primanti Bros. that out-of-staters get wrong. 1. Cart Before Storefront. Primanti Bros. started out as a...

Pennsylvania · 1d

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Turkish Immigrant Drove Taxis in Pennsylvania Before Opening a Small Restaurant That Makes Baklava From Scratch

Before opening a small Turkish restaurant in Pennsylvania, its founder reportedly spent his working days driving a taxi. Today, the family business serves traditional dishes and handmade desserts in the middle of a busy downtown. The contrast makes the story memorable. Instead of navigating city streets, the kitchen now prepares...

Pittsburgh, PA · 2d

WPXI Pittsburgh

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Residents debate breathable air, economic progress at hearing about $3 billion US Steel investment

Billions of dollars in investment are earmarked for Braddock’s Edgar Thomson Plant.

Braddock, PA · 2d

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Dow Chairman's $25M Gift Sparks Rename of AHN's Pittsburgh Cancer Center

Allegheny Health Network announced Thursday morning that it has received a $25 million gift from Dow Inc. Executive Chairman Jim Fitterling, the largest philanthropic investment in the health system's history, aimed at expanding cancer research, clinical trials and patient support across its network. Fitterling, a cancer survivor, said he hopes the money will help more patients get access to the kind of care that once saved his own life.

Pittsburgh, PA · 20h

Country Herald

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Pennsylvania-West Virginia Snow Alert: 1 Inch or More Possible by Saturday Nov 14

Colder air arrives Thursday night, with snow possible Friday and Saturday along the state border.

Pennsylvania · 1d

WPXI Pittsburgh

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Pitt Dental Medicine lands $9.4M to train oral health workers in rural Pennsylvania

The University of Pittsburgh announced it received $9.4 million in state funding to expand programming for its School of Dental Medicine.

Pittsburgh, PA · 1d

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Canned cocktails are booming, and Pa.’s liquor system isn’t keeping pace

NewsWorks Lab is an independent nonprofit newsroom. Sign up for our free newsletters. For Bill Jackson, owner of Wexford Beer, an independent beer distributor north of Pittsburgh, ordering ready-to-drink cocktails from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board can turn a routine delivery into a half-day’s work. Orders must be loaded one case at a time.

Pennsylvania · 2d

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Expectations high as Democrats prepare to take the reins in Harrisburg

This is WESA Politics, a weekly newsletter by WESA’s Politics & Accountability team providing in-depth reporting about the Pittsburgh area politics scene. Sign up here to get it every Thursday afternoon. Since Pennsylvania Democrats captured the state legislature and the governor’s mansion in last week’s election, they’ve pledged to...

Pennsylvania · 10h