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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.
dredgewire.com
alleghenycounty.us
PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
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.
hoodline.com
PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
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.
pittsburghmagazine.com
airportimprovement.com
Burlington County Times
Lawsuit over HBO’s ‘The Pitt’ moves forward after appeals court ruling
A legal battle over the origins of The Pitt, the hit medical drama closely associated with Pittsburgh, is moving forward two years after the lawsuit was first filed. The case began in 2024 when Roadrunner JMTC LLC, successor-in-interest to the trust of Michael Crichton, creator of ER, sued Warner Bros. Television and several others, including Noah Wyle, John Wells and R. Scott Gemmill.
PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
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.