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State penalties against Shell have failed, and a new approach is needed

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) $15 million penalty against Shell Polymers in September is an unacceptable response to ongoing pollution violations. It sends a message that the creation of fines – essentially awarding “financial gifts” for community health projects – will curtail unlawful emissions at the plant.

Pennsylvania · 10h

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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 · 3d

Mesabi Tribune

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USW calls on U.S. Steel to get a deal done

United Steelworkers and United States Steel Corp. negotiators are heading back to the bargaining table. And steelworkers say it’s time for the Pittsburgh-based steel and iron ore producer to show movement. Labor contract negotiations between the two sides resumes Friday in Pittsburgh, according to a United Steelworkers (USW) update to its union members who work at U.S. Steel facilities. “As you know, we reached a TA (tentative agreement) with Cliffs last Friday,” the USW said. “USS knows how this process works. They agreed to meet with us on Friday. The company knows they need to move, so this meeting should be productive.” Bernie Hall, a steelworker helping lead negotiations with U.S. Steel, said “it’s highly unlikely” the union will continue negotiations into 2027, according to a Bloomberg Law story. That’s where the new round of negotiations with U.S. Steel become even more interesting. Historically, when one of the two steel and iron ore companies comes to an agreement with the USW, it establishes a pattern for a settlement with the other company. Last week’s tentative agreements with Cliffs, has now set a pattern. The USW said it expects U.S. Steel to respond. “Cliffs set a standard for the industry,” the

Pittsburgh, PA · 1d

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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 · 8h

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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Brooke County Chamber honors businesses and leaders at annual recognition dinner

The Brooke County Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated local businesses and community leaders during its annual recognition dinner Wednesday evening. The organization presented multiple awards, including Business of the Year (Screwy Louie's), Citizen of the Year (Laurie Labishak), Lifetime Achievement (Marc Chernenko), New Business of the Year (Fuscardo Family Urgent Care), Young Professional of the Year (Brianna Bates), and Non-Profit of the Year (Northern Panhandle Quail Forever). The event also highlighted a communitywide scavenger hunt and local entrepreneurs, with organizers pointing to the effort as part of building a better future.

Brooke County, WV · 1d

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Advanced manufacturing apprenticeships will earn college credit at IUP and PennWest

Manufacturing apprentices will now be able to earn college credit for their work experience if they choose to pursue a bachelor’s degree at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania or Pennsylvania Western University. The new PathForwardPA program, led by state education and industry organizations, will allow students to earn credits...

Pittsburgh, PA · 13h

KDKA News Radio

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Microsoft services coming back online, Pittsburgh was affected

Microsoft services outage impacted Pittsburgh city government, affecting Outlook and Teams. Servers went offline due to an unexplained issue.

Pittsburgh, PA · 5h

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Letter to Editor: Investing in teachers is investing in the Valley

“It was the greatest professional experience of my career.”. That’s how Josh MacMillan, a Hubbard art teacher with 23 years of experience, described his visit this summer to the Ron Clark Academy in Atlanta. Take that in for a moment — after more than two decades in the classroom,...

Mahoning County, OH · 1d

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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 · 3d

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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 · 1d

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Salt mine closure will impact Mahoning County, engineer says

Mahoning County is facing a major shortage of road salt after the closure of a Cleveland-area salt mine, according to County Engineer Pat Ginnetti. “It's been three weeks now since the announcement, and there's really not a solid answer on what the solution is,” Ginnetti said Thursday morning in a video appearance at the county commissioners’ board meeting.

Mahoning County, OH · 1d

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NextGen Alloys acquires former Keywell site

NextGen Alloy Recycling, Latrobe, Pennsylvania, has announced its new Stainless Division is operating at a 50-year-old scrap facility in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, it acquired from Keywell Metals LLC this September. The company says its new Stainless Division and the 16-acre location near Pittsburgh will allow it to expand its service...

West Mifflin, PA · 1d

Lovely Garden Roots

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A Christmas Tree Stand Should Hold a Quart of Water for Every Inch of Trunk, Penn State Extension Says, After a Quarter-Inch Disk Is Cut From the Base

A cut Christmas tree needs a fresh quarter-inch cut and a stand holding a quart of water per inch of trunk, Penn State Extension says, refilled daily.

Penn, PA · 1d

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Veterans Alerted To Florida Company Bankruptcy

Pennsylvania’s top law enforcement official is warning veterans about the impact of a recent Florida company bankruptcy filing. According to Attorney General Dave Sunday, the bankruptcy of Trajector Holdings, LLC, Trajector Medical, LLC, and related entities could impact veterans since the company assisted with obtaining federal veterans benefits. Veterans...

Pennsylvania · 9h

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Over 1,000 Kinds Of Bulk Candy Fill The Bins At This Pennsylvania Sweet Shop

Five pounds of chocolate candy that flunked its beauty test can go home with you for under twenty dollars. The pieces came off a real production line, just a little lumpy, smudged, or lopsided. The star of this show is a marshmallow-filled chocolate cup that has been made in the...

Altoona, PA · 12d

WPXI Pittsburgh

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The Waterfront announces 3 new tenants

The Waterfront, an open-air shopping center in Pittsburgh, announced three new major tenants today as part of more than 19,000 square feet of newly signed retail and dining leases.

Pittsburgh, PA · 8d

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Rustic Ridge Mine foes: Donegal area damaged enough by mining

Continuing coal mining operations in the Donegal area could have a long-term negative impact on the residents’ supply of well water, the stability of their homes and the quality of the streams — particularly if problems arise once mining ceases, a group of residents told state environmental regulators Tuesday.

Donegal, PA · 2d

WPXI Pittsburgh

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It’s back! Beloved ‘Star Wars’ Pepsi vending machine returns to Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh’s beloved “Star Wars” Pepsi vending machine has returned. This comes nearly three months after the machine disappeared and was replaced with a replica.

Pittsburgh, PA · 3d

KDKA News Radio

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Breeze Airways Jobs: Flights Begin soon at Arnold Palmer Regional

Breeze Airways launches new service from Arnold Palmer Regional Airport to Myrtle Beach and Orlando in 2027. Find $49 fares & job openings.

Arnold, PA · 2d