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Wexford interchange project on schedule for spring completion, PennDOT says

PennDOT says work on the Wexford interchange project remains on schedule, with the department hoping the new interchange will be ready for drivers by spring.

Wexford, PA · 1d

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

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Hearing in drug case tied to Westmoreland County vape shops to resume in January

Testimony in a marathon preliminary hearing will resume in January after one witness testified Thursday over more than 10 hours about the seizure of $18 million and thousands of illegal drug-laced products from warehouses in Plum and Eastern Pennsylvania. State attorney general agent Molly Galizia said the investigation was prompted...

Westmoreland County, PA · 22h
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WITF

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Help with heating bills now available for some Pa. residents

This article was originally published by WESA. As temperatures drop and heating bills climb, help is available for Pennsylvanians struggling to keep their homes warm. Applications are open for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, also known as LIHEAP. Through April, eligible households can apply for a one-time cash...

Pennsylvania · 2d
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PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

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Jury awards $7.1M to Jeannette man in Westmoreland Hospital malpractice suit

A jury this week awarded $7.1 million in damages to a Jeannette man, saying doctors’ and nurses’ negligence at Westmoreland Hospital led to the amputation of his left leg. Following a seven-day trial in Westmoreland County, a jury found in favor of Shane D. Steiner and his wife in a medical malpractice lawsuit in which they claimed he received faulty care following a heart attack in 2021.

Jeannette, PA · 3d
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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

WPXI Pittsburgh

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Non-credible threat against West Mifflin Area High School leads to heightened security Friday

The West Mifflin Area School District notified families Thursday about a possible threat.

West Mifflin, PA · 21h

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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

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Route 366 Tarentum Bridge Inspection Activities Continue Friday in Tarentum

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is announcing inspection activities on the Tarentum Bridge (Route 366) in Tarentum Borough, Allegheny County will occur Friday, November 13 weather permitting. There will be a single-lane restriction on eastbound Tarentum Bridge at the Ross Street on-ramp continuing approximately one-half mile from 9:00 AM...

Allegheny County, PA · 1d

Franklin County Free Press

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Nearly $77,000 in Unclaimed Property Returned After Veterans Picnic

Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity and Rep. Eric Nelson (R-57) announced that $76,960.42 in unclaimed property was returned following Nelson’s Veterans Picnic at Youngwood Area Park and Pool in Westmoreland County. The Youngwood Sportsman Association received $75,549.49. Picnic attendees received the remaining $1,410.93. Treasury holds more than $5 billion in...

Westmoreland County, PA · 3d

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 · 21h

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

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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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Cranberry Township officials, residents talk traffic

CRANBERRY TWP — Township Supervisor Anthony Bertolino has seen the township experience substantial growth in the more than 35 years he has lived there. “For the last 25 years — maybe longer — the No. 1 issue is traffic,” he said at the fifth Cranberry Conversations on Tuesday, Nov. 10, addressing dozens of residents in the crowd. “We're aware of the problem. We know that it's there.”

Cranberry Twp, PA · 2d

WPXI Pittsburgh

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11 Investigates: Community leaders left in the dark on decision to remove airport approach lights

West Mifflin borough leaders say they were not notified about plans to turn off approach lights at the county airport until 11 Investigates told them.

West Mifflin, PA · 20h

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 · 7h

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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 TRIBUNE-REVIEW

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Letter to the editor: Westmoreland County mismanagement

Westmoreland County Commissioner Ted Kopas seems to be the spokesperson for the commissioners, and often directs the word “mismanagement” at the county sheriff’s office. He should look in the mirror. The commissioners claim the county is in a financial crisis and there is a need to eliminate...

Westmoreland County, PA · 15h

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

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

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Backbone Road connecting Sewickley Heights and Bell Acres has reopened

A road connecting Sewickley Heights and Bell Acres boroughs that has been closed for more than two years due to landslides has reopened. Traffic flow resumed along Backbone Road on Nov. 6. Sewickley Heights borough manager Nathan Briggs said he was involved in a final walk through with the borough...

Sewickley, PA · 1d

WPXI Pittsburgh

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Drivers call for safety improvements at Beaver County intersection after another crash

Another crash at the intersection of Route 51 and Route 168 in South Beaver is renewing calls from neighbors and drivers to have a red light installed at the intersection.

Beaver County, PA · 2d

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