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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 · 4d
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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 · 3d

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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 · 1d

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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...

Pittsburgh, PA · 2d
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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 · 3d

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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 · 3d

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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...

North Versailles, PA · 13d

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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 · 4d

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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 · 2d

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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 · 3d

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Busy and dangerous Mosside Boulevard to be redesigned

Busy and dangerous Mosside Boulevard to be redesigned

Monroeville, PA · 5d

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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 · 3d

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Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office files charges in city finances probe

Channel 11 is working on getting a copy of the criminal complaint. This story will be updated as we learn more.

Pittsburgh, PA · 3d

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PPS officials say the Future-Ready Plan can attract families back to the district. Parents aren’t too sure

Pittsburgh Public Schools enrollment has decreased nearly 6% over the past two years, dropping around 700 students over last year and just more than 1,000 from two years ago. And depending on who’s asked, the district’s sweeping school closure and reconfiguration plan will either continue or reverse that trend.

Pittsburgh, PA · 3d

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Roundup: Timko wins rematch; Bartolotta, Matzie fend off challengers; Haas, Lloyd oust incumbents

Voting area at a polling place on West North Avenue in Pittsburgh’s North Side on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. (TribLive) Timko defeats Dukes in rematch of state House special election. Republican Scott Timko defeated Democrat Brandon Dukes on Tuesday night in a rematch of an August special election race...

Pittsburgh, PA · 4d

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OPINION | Chatham University is no place for the U.S. military

It was a temperate fall day in late September. I was relaxing in Cafe Rachel, enjoying a coffee and chatting with friends. I looked out the window toward the quad and noticed a young woman dressed in a distinct camo uniform sitting at a folding table, materials scattered on the tablecloth. She was clearly in the military.

Pittsburgh, PA · 2d

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Underground fire in Westmoreland County has been burning for months

An underground fire continues to burn at the former Westmoreland Glass Company property in Hempfield Township.

Westmoreland County, PA · 5d

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New forecast shows Pittsburgh's chance of seeing a white Christmas

Are you dreaming of a white Christmas in Pittsburgh ? While there's no guarantee, there's a chance the Steel City and the surrounding Ohio Valley will have snowy holidays . Old Farmer's Almanac recently released its white Christmas 2026 forecast for regions across the United States. The map shows which areas will see an inch or more of snow on the ground on Dec. 25 morning. Here's what Pittsburgh can expect. Will Pittsburgh have a white Christmas? Old Farmer's Almanac 2026 snow prediction The Ohio Valley, including Pittsburgh, has a chance of a white Christmas, according to the almanac. This means the area may have at least one inch of snow on the ground on Christmas morning, though it doesn't have to fall that day. While the westernmost parts of Pennsylvania have a chance to see a white Christmas, and the northeasternmost corner of the state is likely to have snow on the ground on Dec. 25, most the state is unlikely to see substantial snow cover on Christmas. Shop winter essentials on Amazon Does Pittsburgh usually have a white Christmas? Based on weather data collected since 1880, Pittsburgh's frequency of having a white Christmas with new snowfall the same

Pittsburgh, PA · 5d

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Greensburg voters keep residency rules for city officials

Voters’ decision to maintain residency requirements for Greensburg’s city administrator and fiscal director could make it difficult to fill those positions in the future, according to Councilman Randy Finfrock. About 62% of voters rejected two referendum questions on Tuesday’s ballot that sought to remove the requirement from the...

Greensburg, PA · 3d

WPXI Pittsburgh

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Steelers, Giant Eagle announce free lunches for kids during Pittsburgh school closures

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Giant Eagle announced a partnership today to provide free lunches for students attending 10 City of Pittsburgh recreation centers.

Pittsburgh, PA · 5d