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Public sounds off on U.S. Steel’s proposed hot strip mill in Braddock

The Allegheny County Health Department heard from the public on U.S. Steel’s proposed permit for a new hot strip mill at its plant in Braddock. The company, which was purchased by Nippon Steel of Japan last year, has proposed putting in a new hot strip mill at its Edgar Thomson plant. A hot strip mill presses steel slabs into coils of flat steel used to manufacture cars and appliances.

Braddock, PA · 5h

WPXI Pittsburgh

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 TRIBUNE-REVIEW

Nature-themed streetscape project aims to draw people to Sharpsburg’s business corridor

Flower boxes, public art and other nature-themed upgrades will beautify Sharpsburg’s commercial district in hopes of driving economic development and making the corridor more vibrant and welcoming. The project, Discover the Nature of Sharpsburg, will stretch from the corner of Sixth and Main streets to Guyasuta Way. Manager Christine...

Sharpsburg, PA · 15h

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

The Stroller, Nov. 10, 2026: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley

Publicize your non-profit’s community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least two weeks in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. Follow the Stroller on X at @VNDStroller. AK Valley Historical...

Tarentum, PA · 1d

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New Kensington Fire Suspect Faces Arson Charges

Anthony Mohamed is accused of setting a New Kensington duplex fire that sent six people, including three juveniles, to the hospital. The Westmoreland County District Attorney’s Office listed charges including attempted homicide and arson. A preliminary hearing was postponed after Mohamed fired his public defender, according to TribLIVE.com. The...

New Kensington, PA · 5h

Florida State Seminoles On SI

Florida State Football's 13 'Notes To Know' For Pittsburgh Panthers Matchup

Information you need to know as Florida State tries to win another road game.

Tallahassee, FL · 8h

WPXI Pittsburgh

Crews working to repair water main break in Etna

The Etna Borough Manager told Channel 11 that Hampton Shaler Water Authority is aware and is actively working to repair the leak.

Etna, PA · 6h

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Pittsburgh area schools respond to SNAP cuts by opening more food pantries

Every week, Danielle Gill spends hours in the resource room and food pantry at Pittsburgh Arlington K-8. She packs emergency food boxes, washes students’ clothes and stocks shelves with donations. Gill, the community school site manager at Arlington, said she wants students to come to school feeling confident and...

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Waterline work in Pittsburgh to cause potential traffic restrictions

Waterline work on Penn Avenue/Fifth Avenue and North Dallas Avenue in Pittsburgh will cause potential traffic restrictions starting Thursday, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.

Pittsburgh, PA · 6h

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Timely Letter Discovered in Pittsburgh as Local Mikvah Opens

Students at Beis Medrash Chabad Pittsburgh were going through boxes of papers for their rosh yeshivah, Rabbi Ephraim Lerner, when they discovered two letters from the Rebbe. The papers belonged to Rabbi Lerner’s great-grandfather, Rabbi Zvi Schusterman. One of the letters concerned the opening of a community mikvah. The...

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Whistleblower says problems remain at Monessen schools despite mold cleanup efforts

The middle-high school building was shut down at the beginning of the school year due to mold.

Monessen, PA · 1d

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Help with heating bills now available for some Pa. residents

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 grant to help cover heating costs. Grants...

Pennsylvania · 9h

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Pitt Dental Medicine Program Receives Over $9.4M for Rural Training

The University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine has received $9.4 million from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for a program. This program trains oral health care providers in rural communities where access to dental care is limited. The school announced November 9 that the Rural Health Transformation Plan funding will...

Johnstown, PA · 22h

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University taps head CCAC fundraiser to lead office of University Advancement

Point Park got a new member of its administrative cabinet on Monday. Jamie McMahon, who formerly served as CEO of the Community College of Allegheny County’s education foundation, is now Point Park’s new vice president of university advancement. At a time of rapidly-expanding athletics programs, potential growth in...

Allegheny County, PA · 1d

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5 Ways to See Holiday Lights in the Pittsburgh Area

Halloween has come and gone, Thanksgiving is just a few short weeks away and it’s starting to look like the holiday season is here. This year, the Pittsburgh area will be illuminated with various seasonal light displays to bring holiday cheer and joy. Here are five ways to see the dazzling displays throughout the area.

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Actor with Pittsburgh roots tells his Shakespeare story on stage

Jacob Ming-Trent, who grew up in Pittsburgh, dropped out of high school three decades ago to pursue his acting dreams in New York City. He doesn’t regret it. But he also deeply appreciates the education in theater Pittsburgh gave him, and not just at Pittsburgh Public Schools’ High School for the Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA).

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Nov. 13-15 family fun guide: stage shows, science experiments, metal making and more

This weekend in November is great for families with kids of all ages. There are some decidedly “big kid” and teen-friendly events, as well as chill, free library events and more for younger kids. Whatever your age range and budget, it’s a great weekend for families in Kidsburgh....

Pittsburgh, PA · 22h

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Canned cocktails are booming, and Pa.’s liquor system isn’t keeping pace

NewsWorks Lab is an independent nonprofit newsroom. Sign up for our free newsletters. For Bill Jackson, owner of Wexford Beer, an independent beer distributor north of Pittsburgh, ordering ready-to-drink cocktails from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board can turn a routine delivery into a half-day’s work. Orders must be loaded one case at a time.

Pennsylvania · 23h

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