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Economy, PA · Municipal

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East Palestine woman uses story to inspire community, educate others on diabetes

Though you may not have diabetes, experts say chances are, someone you know does.

East Palestine, OH · 23h

hoodline.com

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Lawrence County DA Forces Meta to Unmask Anonymous Facebook Critic 'Frank Durk'

A Lawrence County judge has ordered Meta to hand over the identity behind a Facebook account called Frank Durk, giving District Attorney Joshua Lamancusa a long-sought path to unmask the person he says spent months accusing him of crimes online. The account must first be served with the order, and the person behind it gets 30 days to appeal before Meta is required to disclose who they are.

Lawrence County, PA · 3d

WPXI Pittsburgh

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Volunteers needed for annual tally of people experiencing homelessness in Allegheny County

Allegheny County is recruiting about 400 volunteers for Allegheny Counts, an annual initiative to estimate the number of people experiencing homelessness on a single night.

Allegheny County, PA · 2d

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

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After 3-year wait, Shaler Area teacher and Army veteran gets a service dog, his 24/7 guardian

After years of planning, physical education teacher Adam Rosenwald is welcoming a service dog into his life. Rosenwald served in the Army from 2005-08. He is involved with the Pittsburgh Warriors organization, a hockey team actively trying to reduce the number of veteran suicides in the United States. Being involved...

Pittsburgh, PA · 1d

Pittsburgh's Public Source

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Polish Hill shelter proposal called ‘damaging’ and ‘minimal’ in heated hearing

Polish Hill residents showed up in droves to a Pittsburgh Zoning Board of Adjustment hearing on Thursday, passionate with both concern and support for a proposed year-round, low-barrier homeless shelter in their neighborhood. The nearly four-hour meeting included a presentation by Michael Korns, counsel for the proposed shelter’s operator Community...

Pittsburgh, PA · 1d

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Route 837 Duquesne Boulevard Utility Work Begins Monday in Allegheny County

Intermittent traffic stoppages to occur. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is announcing utility work on Route 837 (Duquesne Boulevard) in the City of Duquesne and West Mifflin Borough, Allegheny County will begin Monday, November 16 weather permitting. There will be single-lane restrictions controlled by flaggers and intermittent traffic stoppages...

Allegheny County, PA · 7h

Pittsburgh's Public Source

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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 · 12h

WTRF- 7News

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‘A Long Time Coming’: Remains of WV WWII POW land at Pittsburgh International Airport

PITTSBURGH, Pa. (WTRF) – After 81 years, a missing World War II soldier has finally come home. The remains of Technical Sergeant Raymond Carl Richmond were returned to West Virginia Wednesday, and at Pittsburgh International Airport, family members gathered to proudly welcome the American hero home. For the Richmond family, bringing Raymond home is a moment […]

Pittsburgh, PA · 1d

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Butler County Measles Cases Climb to Five, All in Unvaccinated Residents

Butler County's measles case count has climbed to five, health officials confirmed, with every single case involving someone who was not vaccinated against the virus. The jump comes as Pennsylvania's statewide outbreak surpasses 1,500 confirmed infections for the year, underscoring how the disease continues to find footholds in unvaccinated pockets of the state.

Butler County, PA · 2d

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Pittsburgh advocates call for stronger support for growing number of students learning English

As educators and community members walked into the City of Asylum Tuesday night, they were given the opportunity to meet with students who presented a math word problem in their native language. If the attendee couldn’t answer or comprehend the question, the students would use a white board to try to visually explain the problem.

Pittsburgh, PA · 1d

USA TODAY

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Medicaid recipients face new renewal requirements beginning in 2027

Allegheny County officials are launching a communitywide campaign to help residents maintain Medicaid coverage as new federal eligibility requirements take effect Jan. 1, 2027. The changes, enacted under the federal Big Beautiful Bill Act, will require many Medicaid recipients to renew their coverage every six months and answer additional questions on lengthy renewal forms. County officials and health care providers say the outreach effort is intended to prevent eligible residents from losing coverage because they miss deadlines or struggle to navigate the renewal process. “Too many people risk losing health coverage even if they are working or eligible for exemptions simply because they are unaware of new requirements or don’t know where to turn for help,” County Executive Sara Innamorato said. Organizations across the county team up The Allegheny County Department of Human Services is partnering with health care providers and community organizations to offer training, public information sessions, text reminders and online advertising. Through a partnership with the UPMC Neighborhood Outreach Center, grassroots organizations will receive training to help residents navigate Pennsylvania’s online Medicaid system . Community office hours also will provide hands-on assistance. A series of town halls will give residents opportunities to ask questions and learn about

Allegheny County, PA · 10h

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Paid Parental Leave: New Requirements for Allegheny County Employers

On Oct. 22, 2026, Allegheny County, Pa., enacted what’s believed to be the nation’s first countywide paid parental leave mandate. Employers must comply by October 2027. Employers doing business in the county with 15 or more employees anywhere must fund 12 weeks at base pay, capped at $4,200 weekly, for birth, adoption, child placement or stillbirth.

Allegheny County, PA · 1d

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Upcoming Public Meetings: Lincoln Ave, West End Projects, and Negley Ave

Safer streets are taking shape in Lincoln-Lemington, the West End, and East Liberty. See the plans and weigh in on November 17 and 19!. Next week brings three chances to see bike and pedestrian improvements in the works across Pittsburgh, and to tell the people designing them what you need. Two meetings are on Tuesday, November 17, and one is on Thursday, November 19. All three projects are still early in design, which is exactly when your input can shape what gets built.

Pittsburgh, PA · 1d

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Millvale Bell Tower Glows Green as New Beacon Puts Air Quality on Display

Pittsburgh City Hall Plaza — Weather Coverage Landmark Backdrop. A beacon perched atop the old bell tower of Millvale's Sanctuary at Mr. Smalls is now glowing in different colors depending on how clean or dirty the air is outside. On Wednesday night, the light glowed green, a signal that pollution levels in the borough were low at the time.

Pittsburgh, PA · 1d

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EMS Official Announces Bid For Butler County Commissioner

Another candidate has announced an intention to run for Butler County Commissioner. Butler County native Zachary Scherer points to qualifications that include college graduate, EMS professional, and board president of a local ambulance service as well as time spent running a nonprofit organization that helps veterans and families in need.

Butler County, PA · 11h

WTRF- 7News

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Northwood Health Systems adds new psychiatrist to their staff in Wheeling

WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – Northwood Health Systems welcomed a new adult and geriatric psychiatrist to their staff. Northwood Health Systems is a nonprofit behavioral health center for residents of Hancock, Brooke, Ohio, Marshall and Wetzel county. After running a private practice in North Carolina the past six years, Dr. Todd Derreberry decided that he wanted […]

Wheeling, WV · 1d

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

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

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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 · 10h

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Route 422 Improvement Work Begins Monday in Lawrence County

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is announcing roadway improvement work on Route 422 in Shenango and Slippery Rock townships, Lawrence County will begin Monday, November 16 weather permitting. To accommodate preliminary drainage work and line painting operations, there will be single-lane restrictions along Route 422 between Business 422 in...

Lawrence County, PA · 1d