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The Forgotten Pennsylvania Town That Used To Be A Massive Industrial Hub

America’s very first Carnegie library once made millworkers take a tunnel to a basement bathhouse before they could check out a book. Clean hands first, then the reading room. That rule tells you a lot about the town around it. This little borough in Pennsylvania still has a working steel mill, one Andrew Carnegie built in the 1870s.

Braddock, PA · 1d

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Ask Around Western Pennsylvania And Locals Point You To These 8 Fish Fry Halls

In Western Pennsylvania, Friday during Lent means one thing for a lot of families: a trip to the fire hall or church basement for fried fish. These dinners are run by volunteers, priced for real neighborhoods, and packed with people who have been coming for years. The best ones rarely...

Western Pennsylvania, PA · 1d

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Big Shot Bob’s location shut down over active sewage backup

The restaurant will remain closed until the backup is addressed and the area is disinfected/sanitized, among other requirements.

Allegheny County, PA · 1d

CBS Pittsburgh

Former event space in Pittsburgh eyed as potential homeless shelter

Allegheny County has its sights set on a six-story building on Bigelow Boulevard.

Pittsburgh, PA · 1d

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

Ex-Allegheny County lawyer suspended over substance abuse troubles

A former Allegheny County attorney who has struggled with substance abuse has been suspended by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court Disciplinary Board for four years. The suspension for Timothy Tomasic, 50, is retroactive to March 2023 and continues through March 17, 2027. Tomasic, who hasn’t practiced since 2023, consented to the...

Allegheny County, PA · 2d

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

Target, Home Depot among Allegheny County retail stores hit by statewide scheme

Allegheny County was among 16 Pennsylvania counties where retail stores were targeted in a counterfeit cash scheme, according to state Attorney General Dave Sunday.nday. Four New York men have been charged in connection with the scheme, he said. Fitzroy James, 27, Fabian Coke, 24, Gabriel Young, 26, and Christopher Nicholas,...

Allegheny County, PA · 2d

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Route 380 Saltsburg Road Improvement Project Continues in Allegheny County

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is announcing improvement work on Route 380 (Saltsburg Road) in the Municipality of Penn Hills and Plum Borough, Allegheny County has been extended. Single-lane alternating traffic controlled by flaggers will occur on Route 380 daily, as needed, between Leechburg Road and New Texas Road...

Allegheny County, PA · 1d

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

Editorial: Allegheny County voters refused to sign a blank check

A question was posed Tuesday to Allegheny County voters. Should the limits on funding for county council members for personal staff, district offices and fringe benefits be repealed?. The people responded. The numbers weren’t close. Council put the ballot question out there by a 9-to-6 vote. That’s 60% in...

Allegheny County, PA · 1d

WPXI Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh road to close for construction of new 100-foot retaining wall

Carnahan Road in Pittsburgh will be fully closed between Banksville Avenue and Younger Avenue starting Monday for the construction of a new 100-foot retaining wall.

Pittsburgh, PA · 4d

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Officials identify deadliest roads for bikers, pedestrians in Allegheny County

The safety initiative comes as local leaders work to address a history of traffic casualties across the region.

Allegheny County, PA · 1d

USA TODAY

New Allegheny County Jail tablets expand access, connection

New tablets at Allegheny County Jail are giving incarcerated people another way to stay connected with loved ones while providing access to educational, wellness and legal resources. The jail distributed the devices as the final step in its communication contract with GTL/ViaPath, according to a community announcement. The contract runs through March 2029 and provides the tablets without cost to Allegheny County taxpayers. The ability to communicate is a central part of the program. Incarcerated people receive 30 minutes of free phone calls each day, while the tablets provide another way to communicate and access services. “Because we know that it is important for individuals who are incarcerated to maintain contact with their loved ones, we prioritized affordable communication by significantly reducing fees and incorporating more free minutes per person per day,” Interim Warden Connie Clark said. Calls beyond the free 30 minutes cost 3.5 cents per minute, down from 16 cents. Video visitation costs 7 cents per minute, down from 25 cents. Tablet replacement costs dropped from $350 to $255. Tablets provide more than communication The significance of the devices also extends beyond keeping in touch with family and friends, according to the announcement. The jail launched its tablet

Allegheny County, PA · 3d

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Pittsburgh restaurants offer Veterans Day food freebies, discounts

Veterans Day is coming up, and numerous restaurants are offering freebies and discounts to honor those who served. The holiday falls on Wednesday, Nov. 11 and honors veterans and active service members. To celebrate, many chain restaurants offer special deals each year, and 2026 is no exception. Whether you're looking for a discounted coffee or a free entree at a sit-down restaurant, there are plenty of options to choose from. Here's a look at what you'll find in the Pittsburgh area. 2026 Veterans Day food deals in Pittsburgh Numerous restaurants are offering Veterans Day deals on Nov. 11. While not every location will ask for an ID, it's a good idea to bring your military or veteran ID in case it's requested. Here's a list of places in the Pittsburgh area offering special deals for Veterans Day, according to RestaurantNews.com : 7 Brew: Veterans can get 50% off any drink on Veterans Day. Applebee's: Veterans, active-duty military, reserves and National Guard members can get a complimentary full-size entrée when they dine in at Applebee's on Veterans Day. Bob Evans: Bob Evans is offering a free meal from a special Veterans Day menu for veterans and active-duty military. Bonefish Grill: Veterans,

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Pittsburgh Crews Tore Out John Harris's Pool, Deck, Shed and Fence for Retaining Walls, and the City Offered $24,000 Against His $63,000 Estimate

Pittsburgh crews removed John Harris's pool, deck, shed, fence and steps for retaining walls. The city offered $24,000 against his $63,000 estimate.

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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 · 2d

CBS Pittsburgh

What roads will close in Downtown Pittsburgh for the Veterans Day parade

The Veterans Day parade will roll through Downtown Pittsburgh on Saturday morning, leading to road closures.

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Mt. Lebanon Executive Charged Over Voter-Registration Application

Michelle Ziolkowski, 54, a Mt. Lebanon resident and Truist Financial Corporation executive, faces misdemeanor charges of forgery and tampering with public records. WPXI reported that the case concerns a voter-registration application submitted in her late mother’s name. The reported allegation is about an application; the reporting cited here does not say that it led to a cast ballot. The charges are allegations, not a finding of guilt.

Mt Lebanon, PA · 1d

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Children's Home of Pittsburgh Eyes Twin Towers on Penn Avenue in Garfield

Penn Ave., Garfield — Approximate Site of Proposed Twin Towers. The Children's Home of Pittsburgh has floated plans to put up two new buildings facing each other across Penn Avenue in Garfield, a four-story structure on one side and a three-story structure on the other. The proposal outlines what could rise on the stretch of Penn Avenue.

Pittsburgh, PA · 1d

WPXI Pittsburgh

11 Investigates: IRS revoked man’s nonprofit status, but taxpayer money was given to him anyway

11 Investigates is looking into new questions about taxpayer money awarded to a man even after the IRS revoked his nonprofit status.

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