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Pennsylvania Family Grocery Store Is Fighting to Survive After More Than 70 Years in Business

For more than 70 years, a small-town grocery store has served generations of Pennsylvania families. Today, its owners are working to keep that tradition alive as thinning shelves and fierce competition threaten a familiar neighborhood landmark. The market still offers something larger chains cannot easily recreate: a butcher counter where...

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Pittsburgh-area Wendy's closes down after 40 years in business

Pittsburgh Wendy's on Pine Hollow & Fairhaven Roads closes after 40 years. Learn about regional closures and financial struggles.

Pittsburgh, PA · 5d

USA TODAY

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How Allegheny County property taxes are calculated

Allegheny County homeowners can better understand their property tax bills by knowing how assessed values, millage rates and payment deadlines determine what they owe. Property tax bills rely on several figures. The calculation begins with a property's assessed value, which is used with a millage rate to determine the tax owed. Homeowners may see more than one millage rate because Allegheny County, municipalities and school districts can each establish their own rates. Those separate taxes contribute to a property's overall tax burden. Allegheny County property tax payment deadlines Payment timing can affect how much a homeowner owes. For Allegheny County real estate taxes, taxpayers received a 2% discount for paying by March 31. The face amount was due April 30. After that deadline, the county applies a one-time 5% penalty, then 1% interest for each month the bill remains unpaid. Those dates apply to county real estate taxes and should not automatically be used for every property tax bill. Municipalities and school districts can have different collection schedules. How reassessment could affect property taxes Property reassessment adds another factor for Allegheny County homeowners to watch. The county has been using 2012 base-year property values, but a court has ordered a

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State penalties against Shell have failed, and a new approach is needed

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) $15 million penalty against Shell Polymers in September is an unacceptable response to ongoing pollution violations. It sends a message that the creation of fines – essentially awarding “financial gifts” for community health projects – will curtail unlawful emissions at the plant.

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USA TODAY

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Duolingo relocates to new Pittsburgh headquarters. Take a look inside

Duolingo , a worldwide language learning technology company founded at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh , has relocated its headquarters just a short distance from its old offices. The company relocated to the new headquarters on Nov. 9, a Duolingo spokesperson said in an email to USA TODAY. While the new location is larger, it keeps Duolingo not only in Pittsburgh, but also in its home neighborhood of East Liberty. "Pittsburgh is where Duolingo started, and this headquarters is our commitment to growing here for the long haul," said Sean Devlin, vice president of workplace and real estate at Duolingo. "Our new office brings our team together under one roof in a space that feels unmistakably Duolingo." Here's what to know about the company's relocation. Where is Duolingo's new office located? Duolingo's new headquarters are located at 141 South St. Clair Street in Pittsburgh's East Liberty neighborhood, about a five-minute walk from the company's old headquarters at 5906 Penn Avenue. It's been in the neighborhood for a decade. The new headquarters bring the company's local employees together into one 142,730-square-foot space designed by Rapt Studio in partnership with general contractor PJ Dick and project manager Studio SMC. The space includes

Pittsburgh, PA · 3d

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7 Affordable Places Realtors Say Will Become Climate Havens as Temperatures Rise

This piece reviews seven affordable, senior-friendly cities with strong infrastructure and mitigation plans to help residents weather the effects of climate change.

Pittsburgh, PA · 2d

WYTV

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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 · 3d

CBS Pittsburgh

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Carnegie VFW, American Legion posts face financial challenges after skill game ban

It's been almost one month since the statewide ban on skill games took effect.

Carnegie, PA · 3d

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

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Sewickley Borough officials plan to hold line on real estate taxes

Sewickley property owners should not expect to pay more in borough real estate taxes next year. Council voted 8-0 on Nov. 10 to advertise its 2027 spending plan and keep the millage rate at 6.25 mills. Councilman Tom Rostek was absent. The borough has not raised taxes in at least...

Sewickley, PA · 1d

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Months-long People’s Gas pipeline replacement project to start in Bloomfield

Peoples Natural Gas will begin a pipeline modernization project on Liberty Avenue in Pittsburgh’s Bloomfield neighborhood on Monday.

Pittsburgh, PA · 14h

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Advanced manufacturing apprenticeships will earn college credit at IUP and PennWest

Manufacturing apprentices will now be able to earn college credit for their work experience if they choose to pursue a bachelor’s degree at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania or Pennsylvania Western University. The new PathForwardPA program, led by state education and industry organizations, will allow students to earn credits...

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WPXI Pittsburgh

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Squirrel Hill nonprofit highlights inclusive hiring model

As The Friendship Circle of Pittsburgh hits its three-year mark of operating its own cafe and bakery, the Squirrel Hill nonprofit invites others to join its inclusive hiring business model.

Pittsburgh, PA · 1d

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Leet Township Eyes 8.8% Tax Hike to Fund Truck Loan, Dodge Layoffs

Leet Township commissioners voted unanimously last Monday to advertise a 2027 spending plan that would raise the municipal millage rate from 9.1 to 9.9 mills, an 8.8% increase. Allegheny County’s community profile lists the township’s taxable residential median value as $127,050 as of Nov. 6, 2026. At that assessment, the proposed rate would produce a township tax of about $1,258, roughly $102 more than at the current rate.

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WPXI Pittsburgh

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Nationwide ground stop: Travel expected to recover before weekend is over

The Federal Aviation Administration grounded all U.S. flights Friday due to a communications issue affecting regional air traffic control centers.

Pittsburgh, PA · 1d

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Veterans Alerted To Florida Company Bankruptcy

Pennsylvania’s top law enforcement official is warning veterans about the impact of a recent Florida company bankruptcy filing. According to Attorney General Dave Sunday, the bankruptcy of Trajector Holdings, LLC, Trajector Medical, LLC, and related entities could impact veterans since the company assisted with obtaining federal veterans benefits. Veterans...

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WPXI Pittsburgh

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The Waterfront announces 3 new tenants

The Waterfront, an open-air shopping center in Pittsburgh, announced three new major tenants today as part of more than 19,000 square feet of newly signed retail and dining leases.

Pittsburgh, PA · 9d

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

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Developer seeks input on proposed Jayhawk Commons development in Jeannette

A proposed commercial and residential development at the former Monsour Medical Center property is on hold while the developer gathers feedback from nearby residents. A letter was sent to about 130 households in Jeannette this month seeking feedback which will drive how the project moves forward. “The gist of the...

Jeannette, PA · 2d

CBS Pittsburgh

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Massive fire sparks explosions, destroys Washington County contracting business

Large flames could be seen at Maund Industries in California Borough early Friday morning.

Washington County, PA · 1d

WPXI Pittsburgh

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Breeze Airways’ first flight to Arnold Palmer Regional Airport will debut $28M terminal expansion

Breeze Airways’ inaugural flight to Arnold Palmer Regional Airport won’t just be the return of airline service to the airport that suffered from the grounding of Spirit Airlines⁠. It’ll also be the first widescale use of the new terminal that is nearly complete.

Latrobe, PA · 1d

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

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Wintry forecast spins up business for tire shops

When the words “possible snow flurries” show up in the forecast, Neal Morgan knows his shop, Flynn’s Tire in Hempfield, is about to get busy. “Typically, the week or two before Thanksgiving, everyone is getting their vehicles ready for that first snow,” Morgan said. “Things get overwhelming here, and we end up with a line around the building.”

Hempfield Township, PA · 1d