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Lovely Garden Roots

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A Christmas Tree Stand Should Hold a Quart of Water for Every Inch of Trunk, Penn State Extension Says, After a Quarter-Inch Disk Is Cut From the Base

A cut Christmas tree needs a fresh quarter-inch cut and a stand holding a quart of water per inch of trunk, Penn State Extension says, refilled daily.

Penn, PA · 2d

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Once an exclusive haven for Pittsburgh’s elite, Pitt’s University Club is now open to everyone

Location: University Club at University of Pittsburgh in Oakland. Featured guests: Danielle Olcott, director of food and beverage; Robyn Tongel, hospitality concierge; and Jana Sestili, director of event & conference services, at Pitt’s University Club. 3 things that surprised me:. 1. Acclaimed architect Henry Hornbostel designed The University Club...

Pittsburgh, PA · 4d
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PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

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Heinz History Center exhibit showcases artist Aaron Gorson’s paintings of Pittsburgh’s steel mills

In an 1868 edition of The Atlantic Monthly, journalist James Parton described Pittsburgh as “Hell with the lid taken off.”. This description referred to the appearance of the industrial city, with its many glowing, smoky steel mills. Parton’s observation may not evoke positive feelings, but artist Aaron Harry Gorson saw the city differently with his brush.

Pittsburgh, PA · 1d
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New documents detail mold remediation, moisture testing at Monessen schools

KDKA Investigates received new documents from Monessen City School District on Wednesday, including recent inspection and moisture testing results.

Monessen, PA · 2d

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Millvale Bell Tower Glows Green as New Beacon Puts Air Quality on Display

Pittsburgh City Hall Plaza — Weather Coverage Landmark Backdrop. A beacon perched atop the old bell tower of Millvale's Sanctuary at Mr. Smalls is now glowing in different colors depending on how clean or dirty the air is outside. On Wednesday night, the light glowed green, a signal that pollution levels in the borough were low at the time.

Pittsburgh, PA · 1d

KDKA News Radio

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Pittsburgh Fine Wine & Good Spirits store closed 'indefinitely'

Pittsburgh's Fine Wine & Good Spirits in Mt. Washington closed indefinitely by PLCB. Find alternative liquor store locations.

Pittsburgh, PA · 14d

WPXI Pittsburgh

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Fire destroys concrete company in Washington County

A fire destroyed a concrete business in Washington County. Crews were called to Maund Industries on Wood Street in California Borough around 10:20 p.m. Thursday.

Washington County, PA · 1d

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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 · 4d

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Old Steam Plant Near PNC Park to Become 97 Affordable Apartments Downtown

A hulking, orange-brick relic that once pumped steam heat to buildings across Downtown Pittsburgh is being reborn as affordable housing. Beacon Communities says it is converting the long-unused Pittsburgh Allegheny County Thermal building at 120 Cecil Place into a 13-story residential building with 97 apartments, and construction is already underway on the site.

Pittsburgh, PA · 4d

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 · 3d

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Pittsburgh's 38-Foot Blue Spruce Rolls Into Downtown, Grant Street Braces for Closures

A 38-foot blue spruce donated by Anthony Vallecorsa of Brighton Heights is headed downtown on Nov. 14, and Pittsburgh drivers should plan around it. Police and forestry crews will escort the tree from the North Side between 8:30 and 10:30 a.m., with Grant Street closing between Third and Fifth avenues from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. to get it installed at the City-County Building.

Pittsburgh, PA · 3d

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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 · 2d

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

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Veterans view each other as family, Navy vet says

U.S Air Force and Vietnam War veteran John Watson, 78, of North Huntingdon, salutes while surrounded by fellow veterans and family members during the playing of taps after the gun salute performed by the VFW Post 781 Honor Guard for the annual Veterans Day celebration on Wednesday at the J. Howard Snyder Veterans of Foreigns Wars Post 781 in North Huntingdon. Watson served during the infamous Tet Offensive during the Vietnam War. (Shane Dunlap | TribLive)

North Huntingdon, PA · 2d

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A jukebox musical’s world premiere in Pittsburgh

This is WESA Arts, a weekly newsletter by Bill O'Driscoll providing in-depth reporting about the Pittsburgh area art scene. Sign up here to get it every Wednesday afternoon. The 1985 big-screen romantic comedy “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” wasn’t a box-office hit, and reviews were lukewarm. But in retrospect, it’s become a cult favorite remembered for helping launch the careers of both Sarah Jessica Parker and Helen Hunt.

Pittsburgh, PA · 1d

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Meeting Thursday Will Present Redevelopment Vision for City

The study group behind a year-long comprehensive review of redevelopment opportunities in McKeesport will present its findings to the public on Thursday. A public meeting will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. (Nov. 12) by The Collaborative, a group of internationally known community planners who have been working with local residents, community groups, business owners and experts from Harvard and elsewhere to discuss a redevelopment program that includes housing, commercial and industrial development, and recreation.

Mckeesport, PA · 3d

WPXI Pittsburgh

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Jeannette moves forward with plan to demolish over a dozen properties to reduce blight

The city of Jeannette is moving forward with plans to demolish 16 properties in an effort to eliminate local blight.

Jeannette, PA · 4d

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

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Tentative 2026 budget plan short on foresight, Greensburg councilman says

Greensburg’s proposed $14 million budget for next year does not include a property tax increase. But Councilman Randy Finfrock isn’t sure that’s the best way to go. With the city’s assessed value expected to decrease an estimated $1.5 million, that will mean less in property tax revenue.

Greensburg, PA · 3d

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Pittsburgh Crews Tore Out John Harris's Pool, Deck, Shed and Fence for Retaining Walls, and the City Offered $24,000 Against His $63,000 Estimate

Pittsburgh crews removed John Harris's pool, deck, shed, fence and steps for retaining walls. The city offered $24,000 against his $63,000 estimate.

Pittsburgh, PA · 7d

WPXI Pittsburgh

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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, PA · 3d

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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...

Pittsburgh, PA · 3d