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Leslie Rossi retains 59th District seat in state House race

State Rep. Leslie Rossi won out over Democratic challenger Jordan Omlor in the 59th District House race. According to unofficial Westmoreland County election results, Rossi received 62% of the 26,800 votes counted, to Omlor’s 38%. All results remain unofficial until certified by the county board of elections. Rossi, 55,...

Westmoreland County, PA · 8d

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City of Pittsburgh swears Mat Davis in as new Chief of Fire

Mat Davis was sworn in as Chief of Fire for the City of Pittsburgh during a ceremony attended by friends, family and colleagues.

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Local Shows In Pittsburgh To Check Out This November

With Thanksgiving around the corner, here’s one thing to be thankful for—local shows! From the 4th annual Beasts of the Burgh at Crafthouse to The Clarks playing back to back nights at Jergels, here’s a list of local shows to check out in November!. Like Roses/Heading North/Ausinette.

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Perry Township Firefighters Save Elderly Dog Stranded Near Creek

PERRY TWP., Pa. (EYT) — Members of the Perry Township Volunteer Fire Company recently came to the rescue of an elderly dog that found herself in a difficult situation after sliding approximately 40 feet down a steep embankment over the weekend. According to the fire company, Station 12 was...

Perryopolis, PA · 7d

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Pittsburgh City Council considers zoning change to allow more housing near Pitt campus

Pittsburgh City Council held a public hearing on Wednesday for an amendment that could allow for more housing development around the University of Pittsburgh’s Oakland campus.

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Former FBI agent who led Pittsburgh Jewish community’s security efforts after synagogue attack to retire

The former FBI veteran who spearheaded security efforts in Pittsburgh’s Jewish community in the years following the 2018 synagogue shooting is retiring, the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh announced Tuesday. Shawn Brokos, 57, of Franklin Park, was hired as the federation’s head of community security in January 2020. She...

Pittsburgh, PA · 8d

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I-376 Parkway East Ramp Restrictions Begin Friday Night in Allegheny County

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is announcing ramp restrictions on I-376 (Parkway East) in Wilkinsburg Borough, Allegheny County, will begin Friday night, November 6 weather permitting. Starting at approximately 9:00 PM on Friday, a lane shift will occur on the following I-376 ramps as crews conduct bridge and ramp...

Allegheny County, PA · 7d

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Allegheny County launches campaign to help residents maintain Medicaid coverage

The Allegheny County Department of Human Services joined elected officials and health care providers in Pittsburgh to launch a community-wide campaign helping residents maintain their Medicaid coverage.

Allegheny County, PA · 6d

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Pittsburgh's Highmark Light Up Night kicks off holiday season Nov. 21

It's almost the holiday season in Pittsburgh. The 65th annual Highmark Light Up Night is set for Saturday, Nov. 21, with classic seasonal traditions and a few new elements expected as Pittsburghers ring in the season. What's coming to Light Up Night. Light Up Night will feature live music at...

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Voters turn down Vandergrift library tax referendum

Vandergrift voters rejected the idea of a library tax. Because the library is partially funded by the borough, the tax would have earmarked some tax money for the exclusive use of the Vandergrift Public Library, said Vandergrift Councilwoman Marilee Kessler. A ballot question that would have allowed the borough to...

Vandergrift, PA · 7d

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Letter to the editor: Democrats robbing us

Told ya so! A month or so ago, I wrote to this paper detailing the outrageous tax increases levied by our local Democratic government (“Here’s what happens when you vote Democrat,” Sept. 26, TribLive). Well, surprise, surprise, here we go again. Yet another Democratic pocket robber is introducing still another new tax on the locals, just like I predicted they would.

Pittsburgh, PA · 8d

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North Versailles, PA · 17d

A Pennsylvania Flea Market Took Over an Old Movie Theater and Now Fills 100,000 Square Feet

A weekend flea market now fills the shell of an old movie theater, and the shopping covers about 100,000 square feet. That’s a lot of room for trinkets, toys, and treasures that used to share space with popcorn. I love the idea of hunting for vintage finds where people...

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Greensburg voters split on charter referendums

Greensburg voters were split on four proposed amendments to the city’s Home Rule Charter. According to unofficial Westmoreland County election results with 93% of city precincts reporting, Greensburg voters opposed removing residency requirements for top officials but supported updates to fire department language and contract bidding limits. All results...

Greensburg, PA · 8d

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Penn State Professor Revisits 1976 Entebbe Raid In New Documentary ‘To Kill A Nazi’

The film will be screened as an official selection of the Centre County Film Festival on Friday at noon.

Penn, PA · 6d

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Murrysville area: Veterans Day events, blood drive, book sale, more

The AMVETS Post 85 will hold the following events in observance of Veterans Day on Nov. 7 throughout Murrysville, Delmont and Export:. • Eastview Cemetery honor roll, 339 E. Pittsburgh St., Delmont, 9 a.m. • Honor roll at Delmont borough building, 77 Greensburg S., at 9:15 a.m. • First Presbyterian...

Murrysville, PA · 7d

Pittsburgh City Paper Turns Old Newspaper Boxes Into Public Art Across Squirrel Hill

Forbes Ave. & Murray Ave. — Reported Decorated City Paper Box. Pittsburgh City Paper has found a second life for the metal boxes that once held its print editions on street corners across the city. The publication has launched an Adopt a Box program that converts former newspaper distribution boxes into public art pieces, reinstalling the decorated boxes in public areas rather than letting them sit forgotten in storage.

Pittsburgh, PA · 7d

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