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Distinctive zinc tombstones stand the test of time in Western Pa. cemeteries

It’s not hard for Elisabeth Roark to pick out the zinc tombstones nestled among hundreds of granite and marble counterparts in Allegheny Cemetery. Their distinctive gray-blue color puts them in stark contrast to other stones in the historic Lawrenceville cemetery, according to Roark, a retired professor of art history and museum studies at Chatham University.

Pittsburgh, PA · 11d
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Sara-Summer Oliphant: Pittsburgh can’t build an inclusive future by making affordable housing optional

Pittsburgh City Council’s approval of its revised affordable housing zoning policy on Oct. 27 raises a troubling question: Who will benefit from the city’s growth, and who will be left behind?. The legislation allows developers to access additional building benefits by providing affordable housing or paying $25 per...

Pittsburgh, PA · 1d
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Corps dewaters century-old Allegheny River lock chamber for critical repairs

At Allegheny River Lock and Dam 4, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District completely drained the lock chamber, deployed dozens of personnel, cranes, boats, barges, and heavy equipment, and halted navigation through the vital inland waterway link for months because of a piece of wood. Let us explain...

Pittsburgh, PA · 1d
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By the Numbers: All About Oakland’s New Kamin Tower

It won’t be long until a new tower joins Oakland’s distinctive skyline. UPMC Presbyterian Kamin Tower broke ground in 2022, adjacent to the nearly-100-year-old Presbyterian hospital. Officials say the medical giant received a “philanthropic gift” from Daniel G. and Carole L. Kamin and the Kamin Family Foundation in 2025, which has advanced the project further; now, ribbon-cutting for the new building is expected to take place on Jan. 20, 2027 with patients slated to move in on Jan. 24, 2027.

Pittsburgh, PA · 1d
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Water monitoring the next step in Murrysville acid mine remediation project

Murrysville Area Watershed Association members are ready to take the next steps toward an active acid mine remediation project in Murrysville’s White Valley neighborhood. As part of a $2.1 million grant from the state Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation, the association is seeking to neutralize the largest source of pollution in the Turtle Creek Watershed: mine pools disgorging aluminum and iron into local creeks and streams as stormwater passes through them.

Murrysville, PA · 2d

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PIT Steel – Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)

No other city personifies the glory days of U.S. steel production better than Pittsburgh, and a new art installation at Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) honors that history. In a broader sense, the large-scale piece also highlights the region’s contemporary leadership in manufacturing, construction and technology. Open Columns is an...

Pittsburgh, PA · 1d

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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 · 13h

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Route 148 Maintenance Activities Begin Monday in McKeesport

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is announcing maintenance activities along Route 148 in the City of McKeesport, Allegheny County will begin Monday, November 9 weather permitting. To accommodate tree trimming and sidewalk cleaning activities, there will be a right-hand lane closure on Route 148 between Evans Avenue and the...

Mckeesport, PA · 1d

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"Star Wars" vending machine returned to Mt. Washington

Pittsburgh's beloved "Star Wars" vending machine was returned to its Mt. Washington perch and balance was restored to the force. Why it matters: The "Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace" Pepsi machine of viral fame was taken across the country for repairs in a social media influencer stunt.

Pittsburgh, PA · 16h

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Once an exclusive haven for Pittsburgh’s elite, Pitt’s University Club is now open to everyone

Location: University Club at University of Pittsburgh in Oakland. Featured guests: Danielle Olcott, director of food and beverage; Robyn Tongel, hospitality concierge; and Jana Sestili, director of event & conference services, at Pitt’s University Club. 3 things that surprised me:. 1. Acclaimed architect Henry Hornbostel designed The University Club...

Pittsburgh, PA · 1d

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North Side parents weigh school culture, student transitions under Pittsburgh Public Schools plan

North Side parents raised concerns about school culture, leadership, student transitions, curriculum and facilities during a public session about Pittsburgh Public Schools’ proposed school closures and realignment. City school administrators held their third regional update meeting Thursday at Allegheny Traditional Academy, to hear feedback and provide details on its...

Pittsburgh, PA · 1d

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Work Completed, Lane Closures End on Homestead Grays Bridge

PITTSBURGH – The Department of Public Works announced today that work on the Homestead Grays Bridge in Pittsburgh and Homestead has been completed and all related lane closures have ended. The traffic restrictions, which began on October 2, 2026, were required for bridge span, pier, and deck repairs. Pugliano...

Pittsburgh, PA · 2d

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Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O’Connor introduces $728 million budget proposal to City Council

The $728 million budget promises no new taxes and no layoffs, but there will be cuts.

Pittsburgh, PA · 1d

WPXI Pittsburgh

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Christmas Tree to be installed at City-County Building; traffic delays, road closures planned

The arrival of the 38-foot blue spruce will bring temporary traffic delays and road closures along Grant Street and surrounding travel routes throughout the weekend.

Pittsburgh, PA · 13h

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Gleb Tsipursky: Pittsburgh’s boroughs should rehearse an AI mistake before buying the tool

Allegheny County’s smaller municipalities have a practical opportunity with artificial intelligence. The same systems that can help a stretched staff draft a routine notice or compare paperwork can also send an authoritative-looking mistake to a resident. Before a borough pays for another AI tool, its officials should rehearse what they will do when the tool gets a consequential fact wrong.

Pittsburgh, PA · 1d

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Tentative 2026 budget plan short on foresight, Greensburg councilman says

Greensburg’s proposed $14 million budget for next year does not include a property tax increase. But Councilman Randy Finfrock isn’t sure that’s the best way to go. With the city’s assessed value expected to decrease an estimated $1.5 million, that will mean less in property tax revenue.

Greensburg, PA · 20h

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Murrysville, Export propose budgets with no tax hikes

Murrysville’s proposed $12.9 million budget for 2027 keeps property taxes at 12.15 mills. The overall budget is up 8.5%, or roughly $1 million, over this year’s budget. “Much of this increase is driven by maintaining our current level of service to residents,” said Murrysville Finance Director Colleen Gain at a hearing Wednesday.

Murrysville, PA · 1d

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Starwood JV Lands $100M for Pittsburgh Student Housing Project

The 672-bed development is scheduled to come online ahead of the 2028 academic year. A joint venture between Starwood Capital Group and Trinitas Ventures has secured a $100.3 million construction loan for Atmosphere Pittsburgh, a 672-bed student housing development in Pittsburgh’s Oakland neighborhood. Affinius Capital originated the financing. Starwood...

Pittsburgh, PA · 1d

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TUESDAY IN WASHINGTON COUNTY – Shapiro Administration to Team Up with West Virginia, Ohio to Remind Travelers to Drive Sober and Slower this Holiday Season

Claysville, PA – On Tuesday, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Mike Carrol and Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Troop B Commanding Officer Captain Jeremy Barni will gather with representatives from neighboring states at the Welcome Center at Washington in Claysville to kick off Operation Safe Holiday, reminding drivers throughout both states to wear their seat belts, drive sober, and eliminate distractions behind the wheel this holiday season.

Claysville, PA · 1d

USA TODAY

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Will Pittsburgh see snow this week? See local forecast, temperatures

Pittsburgh, PA · 1d