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West End Circle Overnight Utility Work Begins Monday in Pittsburgh

West Carson Street bypass ramp closures to occur. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is announcing utility work on West Carson Street (Route 51, 837) in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County will begin Monday, October 26 weather permitting. Utility work will occur on West Carson Street between Corliss Street...

Pittsburgh, PA · 15d

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Commissioners set interviews for Westmoreland County Prison warden candidates

Westmoreland commissioners will soon begin interviews with four final candidates vying for the warden’s job at the county prison. “We have some great candidates that will be interviewed over the next two to three weeks. So, once we go from there we will hopefully make a determination,” said Commissioner Sean Kertes.

Westmoreland County, PA · 16d

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State record Channel Catfish caught

PITTSBURGH, ALLEGHANY COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An Alleghany County man caught a 36-pound, 2-ounce Channel Catfish at the beginning of the month, setting a new record for the Commonweath. The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) said David Taylor Jr., 44, of Munhall caught the catfish the evening of Saturday,...

Pennsylvania · 16d

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Station Square permit signals redevelopment work is beginning

A new permit filed at Station Square provides one of the first visible signs of redevelopment activity since WS Development acquired the Pittsburgh riverfront destination. The permit calls for non-structural interior demolition work at one of the property's buildings, according to a community announcement. Plans include removing flooring, ceilings, fixtures, equipment and a commercial kitchen hood.

Pittsburgh, PA · 15d

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Connellsville Area School District Kicks Off Major Infrastructure Modernization Project at District's Largest Elementary School

CONNELLSVILLE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 22, 2026--The Connellsville Area School District today announced a major infrastructure modernization project at Dunbar Township Elementary School, the

Connellsville, PA · 16d

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Halloween Never Ends in This Pennsylvania Neighborhood Filled With Gothic Shops, Taxidermy, and Strange Treasures

A shop in Pittsburgh sells funeral flower tea. That’s the actual name, and it sits on a shelf near real taxidermy, bone jewelry, and incense with names that sound like a lost sideshow. I like how this place treats spooky season as a permanent address. Halloween never packs up...

Pittsburgh, PA · 16d

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‘We don’t want it’: Voter backlash against data centers consumes midterm elections

Vicki Wanamaker, left, and Cathy Mager, right, talked in Wanamaker's Springdale, Pennsylvania, home on Oct. 19, 2026, about their opposition to a proposed hyperscale data center roughly a quarter mile away. (Photo by Ashley Murray/States Newsroom) ]]>

Springdale, PA · 15d

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A Historic Win for Paid Parental Leave, Led by Nurses

As a nurse in the neonatal intensive care unit, Jean Stone knows what it really means to live in a country with no paid parental leave. She’s watched this scene play out so many times it’s almost the norm: Once their babies stabilize in the NICU, parents often return to work to preserve whatever parental […]

Allegheny County, PA · 13d

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Pittsburgh business owners sentenced for SNAP fraud

Two Pittsburgh business owners will spend the next several years behind bars after pleading guilty to charges relating to EBT fraud conducted through their business.

Pittsburgh, PA · 22d

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PRT's board officially votes to close Wabash Tunnel

Pittsburgh, PA · 14d

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North Allegheny, North Hills communities score high in 2027 Niche rankings

Living in the North Hills of Pittsburgh has its perks, at least according to Niche, an online ranking and review site, which listed North Allegheny School District second out of 77 as a Best School District in the Pittsburgh Area. North Allegheny earned another high mark, ranking third in the...

Pittsburgh, PA · 15d

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Gillece Services ordered to pay for misleading customers

Pittsburgh's Gillece Services pays $700K in settlement for unnecessary home repairs. PA Attorney General addresses scare tactics and improves training.

Pittsburgh, PA · 15d

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Residents voice concerns over proposed asphalt plant in East Huntingdon Township

A public hearing drew a crowd to the Westmoreland County Courthouse on Thursday as community members gathered to discuss funding for a proposed asphalt plant.

Greensburg, PA · 16d

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After 35 years, Pennsylvania has a new state record channel catfish

The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) confirmed Oct. 21 that a 35-year-old record for channel catfish has been broken. David Taylor Jr., 44, of Munhall in Allegheny County, caught a 36.2-pound channel catfish in the Allegheny River below the Highland Park Lock and Dam, near Sixmile Island in Sharpsburg. The fish is 42 inches long and has a girth that spans 26 inches around. The fish beat the previous record by 9 ounces. That mark was set in 1991 by by Austine E. Roth III of Bowmanstown. He reeled in a 35-pound, 3-ounce fish from the Lehigh Canal in Northampton County. First story on record breaking catfish: Angler reels in monster catch that may break Pennsylvania state record Waterways Conservation Officer Abigail Luteri monitored the official weighing of the fish Oct. 4 at Goodman’s Bait and Tackle in Ford City and confirmed the weight. Both Luteri and Taylor filled out the appropriate documentation for the fish to be reviewed by the PFBC for the state record. He caught the fish on a piece of cut mooneye, a fish that he caught earlier in the river. He was participating in the Tri-State Hawg Hunters tournament with his friend, Alex Atkinson,

Pennsylvania · 17d

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Jeannette looks to trim budget deficit

Jeannette officials are looking to pare down a $176,930 deficit in the current form of the proposed 2027 budget. City manager Ethan Keedy asked council members to review anticipated revenue and expenses, and suggest ways to reduce the shortfall. “That number’s going to fluctuate higher and, hopefully, a lot lower...

Jeannette, PA · 16d

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Paid parental leave not an option in Westmoreland County, commissioner says

The Westmoreland County Courthouse in downtown Greensburg. (Chris Pastrick | TribLive) President Dan DeBone said the phones have been ringing at the Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce offices. The calls come in response to a new policy passed this week in neighboring Allegheny County that requires businesses with more than...

Westmoreland County, PA · 17d

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West Mifflin road to close in both directions for water main relocation work

Homestead Duquesne Road in West Mifflin Borough will be closed in both directions this Sunday evening through Monday morning for water main relocation work. The closure is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 25 and last until approximately 8 a.m. on Monday. Pennsylvania American Water is conducting...

West Mifflin, PA · 15d

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Upper Burrell Township puts limits on data centers with new ordinance

After a contentious meeting Thursday night, a Westmoreland County community approved new rules governing data center development. More than three dozen people filled the Upper Burrell Township municipal building to comment on the ordinance. Many were angry that township supervisors were not trying to ban data centers altogether, citing concerns...

Westmoreland County, PA · 15d

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Bill to legalize, regulate and restrict who can ride e-scooters passes state House

It would also allow Pittsburgh, Scranton and more than 50 other cities to establish e-scooter sharing programs. This story was originally published by Pennsylvania Capital- Star. Love them or hate them, electric scooters are one step closer to being a legal and regulated means of transportation in Pennsylvania. The state...

Pennsylvania · 17d

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Pennsylvania Doubles Its Amtrak Service: Pittsburgh Gets a Second Daily Train

For the first time in decades, travelers between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia will be able to make a same-day round trip by train — no overnight stay required. Starting November 18, Amtrak will run a second daily round trip on the Pennsylvanian train route, the state-supported service that connects Pittsburgh to New York City in roughly nine and a half hours. Tickets for the new departure are on sale now at Amtrak.com.

Pittsburgh, PA · 16d