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Downtown Pittsburgh holiday events, celebrations begin this weekend

Holiday celebrations in Pittsburgh are just around the corner. Downtown Pittsburgh will once again host some of the city's favorite holiday events in November and December, bringing back Highmark Light Up Night for its 65th year, Peoples Gas Holiday Market for its 15th year and more. "We take the holidays very seriously in Pittsburgh," said Jeremy Waldrup, president and CEO of the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership, noting that more than 3.1 million people visited Downtown around the holidays in 2025. "This year, we are doing it bigger and better, just in time to celebrate 65 years of Highmark Light Up Night," Waldrup said. "The footprint includes Arts Landing, which will serve as the new home for the Xfinity Holiday Jam where our headliner Daya will perform before a supersized Grand Finale fireworks display." Here's a look at the holiday events scheduled to take place this November and December in Downtown Pittsburgh. Downtown Pittsburgh to celebrate holidays with tree lightings, ice skating, Santa, more Downtown Pittsburgh hosts multiple events throughout November and December to celebrate the winter holidays. Here's a look at what's coming up: UPMC Ice Skating Rink at PPG Place: Located in Downtown Pittsburgh's PPG Plaza, UPMC's ice skating rink

Pittsburgh, PA · 3d

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Veterans Day Parade Parking Notes; SRU Hosting Veterans Day Event

The Veterans Day Parade is this morning in Downtown Butler. No parking will be allowed on Main Street from Wayne to Fulton starting at 8 a.m. and continuing until noon. Any veteran interested in participating is asked to meet at the intersection with Penn Street before the parade begins at 10:40 a.m. A moment of silence will be held at 11 a.m. honoring the veterans who have passed away.

Butler, PA · 1d
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Beaver County Times

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Ambridge 'flips the switch' on new rooftop solar system

Ambridge is the latest Beaver County site to incorporate solar power into its municipal building. Local leaders flipped the switch officially Nov. 5 on the rooftop system at the municipal complex, facilitated through the Rural Innovation through Solar Empowerment (RISE) project in partnership between nonprofits RiverWise, The PA Solar Center and New Sun Rising to accelerate solar adoption in communities throughout Beaver County. The RISE Project began as a two-year initiative funded by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energizing Rural Communities Prize. EIS Solar of Carnegie installed Ambridge’s 130.9-kilowatt solar system, which was paid for in part by an Environmental Mitigation Community Fund grant. The borough was also able to leverage a 40 percent federal renewable energy tax credit for the project. The solar panels will offset approximately 100 percent of the combined annual energy consumption of the borough facilities at 600 11th St. and 533 Merchant St. EIS Solar estimates the solar array will save Ambridge taxpayers about $509,000 over the next 25 years. “The Borough of Ambridge is delighted to celebrate this milestone with the community and the RISE Project partners,” said Mario Leone Jr., borough manager. “We look forward to reallocating the savings from our electric bill

Ambridge, PA · 2d

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3 more measles cases reported in Butler County

Butler County is up to five total measles cases after three new cases were added to the county’s existing two on Friday, Nov. 6, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health. All five of Butler County’s cases were confirmed and added to the department’s dashboard last week, according to...

Butler County, PA · 2d
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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 · 2d

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 · 1d

WKBN

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UPMC committed to serving Shenango Valley after Sharon Regional closure

UPMC says it's committed to providing care across Mercer and Lawrence counties and plans to keep investing in local services, following the closure of Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Mercer County, PA · 16h

CBS Pittsburgh

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More than 10,000 red light camera warnings issued in first 60 days of Pittsburgh enforcement

Countless injuries, some deaths and avoidable accidents over the years put Pittsburgh on a path to try and make the city's streets safer.

Pittsburgh, PA · 6h

WPXI Pittsburgh

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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 · 1d

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Oakmont Splits Over Bow Hunters Set to Target Deer in Borough Parks

Deer have been wandering onto Oakmont's Main Street and darting across a trail between the upper and lower boulevard for years, and now the borough is turning to bow hunters to thin the herd. The archery phase of Oakmont's deer management program could start as early as Thursday, and residents are sharply divided over whether vetted hunters belong in local parks at all.

Oakmont, PA · 1d

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VFW posts pleased with memberships

Veterans organizations in Butler County use events, activities and word-of-mouth to recruit members and are pleased with the results. VFW Post 117 in Butler has relied on several of these methods. The post uses its billboard on Main Street, newsletter, bingo and word-of-mouth to bolster its membership, according to Post 117 adjutant Dean Noechel.

Butler County, PA · 1d

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 · 18h

USA TODAY

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6,500 runners turn Pittsburgh streets into a race course

A record 6,500 runners and walkers took over Pittsburgh streets Nov. 8 for the sold-out EQT Pittsburgh 10 Miler & 10K, turning roads and bridges into a course through the heart of the city. Participants from 33 states and six countries took part in the race, according to a community announcement. The turnout was the largest in the event's history, with the course carrying runners through the North Shore, Strip District and Downtown. Runners crossed three Pittsburgh bridges and got an uncommon view of the city's neighborhoods and riverfront from streets typically occupied by vehicles. Road closures cleared the course for runners Creating that route brought significant traffic changes across Pittsburgh. Road closures generally ran from 6:30 a.m. to noon, although reopening times varied by location. Parking was restricted along the course beginning at 4 a.m. The Andy Warhol Bridge and David McCullough Bridge were among the affected crossings. Both were closed from 6:30 to 11:30 a.m., according to Allegheny County. Music filled the route as competitors raced Traffic disappeared from parts of the course, but the streets were far from quiet. More than 20 DJs, bands and other musical acts performed along the route as part of the event's

Pittsburgh, PA · 2d

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 · 2d

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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 · 23h

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City expands deer cull program into Spring Hill/Garden Greenway

SPRING HILL — Since 2023, bow hunters have helped to reduce the deer population in Riverview Park under the City of Pittsburgh’s Deer Management Program. Now the city has added a second location on the Northside for the program. The Spring Hill/Garden Greenway is now hosting hunters during...

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 · 2d

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Shenango Township Couple Challenges Permit for Former CEMEX Mine

A Shenango Township couple has taken their fight over a long-dormant limestone mine to court. Chris and Kiley Papa filed a land-use appeal against Shenango Township and its Board of Supervisors on Nov. 6 in Lawrence County Court of Common Pleas. Separately, the Papas filed a lawsuit against East Fairfield Coal Company and Snake Run Real Estate LLC.

Shenango Township, PA · 1d

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EMS funding behind Zelienople’s proposed real estate tax hike

ZELIENOPLE — An ordinance that would increase the real estate tax rate will be up for vote in December. Borough council unanimously voted to advertise the proposed change at its Monday, Nov. 9, meeting. The proposed millage change will reflect a request for 2 more mills in addition to...

Zelienople, PA · 2d