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Proposed homeless shelter in Pittsburgh’s Polish Hill neighborhood draws mixed reactions

A proposed homeless shelter in Pittsburgh’s Polish Hill neighborhood is drawing both support and opposition from residents.

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Rejected from military service, Shaler native Chuck Perry gives back as a volunteer firefighter for 60 years

Like many of his school friends, lifelong Shaler resident Chuck Perry was drafted during the Vietnam War. But after being run through a hearing test three or four times, he was rejected for service because of a hearing impairment that ran in his family. “A lot of my friends I...

Donegal, PA · 2d

The Conversation U.S.

Why one positive E. coli sample put a Pittsburgh-area community under a boil-water advisory

A boil-water advisory in Beaver County has residents and schools adjusting. Water researchers explain what E. coli in tap water means and how utilities make it safe.

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City of Pittsburgh swears Mat Davis in as new Chief of Fire

Mat Davis was sworn in as Chief of Fire for the City of Pittsburgh during a ceremony attended by friends, family and colleagues.

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11 Investigates: IRS revoked man’s nonprofit status, but taxpayer money was given to him anyway

11 Investigates is looking into new questions about taxpayer money awarded to a man even after the IRS revoked his nonprofit status.

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CBS Pittsburgh

Head of nonprofit charged after investigation into city's finances

A grand jury has charged the head of a local nonprofit with 29 counts of theft and corruption after receiving city funds.

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Nearly 50 PRT buses will be delayed in and around Pittsburgh this weekend

Nearly 50 Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus routes in and around downtown Pittsburgh will be detoured this weekend to accommodate the city’s 107th annual Veterans Day Parade and the EQT Pittsburgh 10 Miler and 10K.

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Collier Development plans to demolish three Uptown buildings across from PPG Paints Arena

On Tuesday, the City of Pittsburgh Planning Commission listened to a proposal to demolish multiple buildings in Pittsburgh’s Uptown.

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Local Shows In Pittsburgh To Check Out This November

With Thanksgiving around the corner, here’s one thing to be thankful for—local shows! From the 4th annual Beasts of the Burgh at Crafthouse to The Clarks playing back to back nights at Jergels, here’s a list of local shows to check out in November!. Like Roses/Heading North/Ausinette.

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

Liens, a lawsuit and a multimillion-dollar luxury Lawrenceville apartment building

A luxury Lawrenceville apartment building is now at the center of a multimillion-dollar legal dispute between its Illinois-based owner and the prominent local builder that served as its general contractor. Albion Residential, a large real estate developer headquartered outside of Chicago, claims Homestead-based Franjo Construction completed its 267-unit Albion Lawrenceville...

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Officials identify deadliest roads for bikers, pedestrians in Allegheny County

The safety initiative comes as local leaders work to address a history of traffic casualties across the region.

Allegheny County, PA · 1d

USA TODAY

Is it legal? Beer and wine selling laws in Pittsburgh

Under Pennsylvania law, liquor includes distilled spirits. Pennsylvania maintains a state-controlled system for those products, with the Liquor Code specifically providing for the establishment and operation of state liquor stores. That is why a typical Pennsylvania grocery store cannot simply stock a traditional liquor aisle alongside its other alcohol. Where Fine Wine & Good Spirits fits in For Pennsylvania shoppers, Fine Wine & Good Spirits is the state-store system for wine and distilled spirits. In Pittsburgh and across Pennsylvania, those stores are a familiar part of shopping for bottles of products such as vodka, whiskey and tequila. That familiar separation between a trip to the grocery store for some alcohol and a state store for distilled spirits is part of what makes Pennsylvania’s system distinctive. Fine Wine & Good Spirits serves as the public-facing retail presence of a system in which the state maintains control over liquor sales. Sign up: Don’t wait for tomorrow. It’s Steel City TODAY! Beer works differently. Businesses can obtain licenses allowing them to sell malt or brewed beverages, while certain licensed establishments can also sell wine. The type of license a retailer holds determines what alcohol it can legally sell. The law also regulates how

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Affordable homeownership program adds 26 new homes in Pittsburgh’s Larimer neighborhood

A new housing initiative is bringing 26 affordable homes to Pittsburgh’s Larimer neighborhood through the Mayflower Street Affordable Homeownership Program.

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Washington County Judge Pulls Poll Worker After 23 Votes Left in Limbo

Washington County Court of Common Pleas — Reported Site of Poll Worker Removal. Twenty-three people who cast emergency ballots at a Washington County precinct Tuesday may find their votes in jeopardy after an electronic poll book failure meant none of them were ever recorded in a required backup paper ledger. The problem, discovered at the Miraculous Medal Banquet Hall precinct known as Chartiers-3, triggered a scramble by county officials to track the voters down before polls closed and led a judge to pull the precinct's election chief from his post mid-Election Day.

Washington County, PA · 3d

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Pennsylvania Holiday Market Brings Alpine-Style Chalets, European Treats and Handmade Gifts to Downtown

Wooden Alpine-style chalets, handmade ornaments, and the aroma of roasted chestnuts will bring a European Christmas atmosphere to downtown Pittsburgh this holiday season. The annual Pennsylvania market returns in November, offering an outdoor shopping experience inspired by traditional German holiday villages. Visitors can browse gifts from international artisans and local...

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Pittsburgh City Councilor Deb Gross will not seek reelection

Pittsburgh City Councilor Deb Gross, who has represented Council District 7 for more than a dozen years, will not seek reelection next year. Gross said she would step down when her term ends on December 31, 2027 — in part because she was confident that there are "capable leaders” in her district.

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Holiday Market returns to renovated Market Square as Pittsburgh announces new holiday attractions

City leaders say the additional festivities are designed to celebrate the holidays and attract people to downtown

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I-279, I-579, Route 28 Inspection Activities Next Week in Allegheny County

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is announcing inspection activities along I-279, I-579, and Route 28 in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County will occur Monday through Friday, November 9-13 weather permitting. To accommodate inspection activities, the following restrictions will occur from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM each day:. Monday,...

Allegheny County, PA · 23h

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

Pittsburgh Democrat Jessica Benham trounces GOP challenger to win 4th term in Pa. House

State Rep. Jessica Benham, D-South Side, on Tuesday defeated a Republican challenger to earn a fourth term in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. (Courtesy of Benham campaign) State Rep. Jessica Benham, D-Pittsburgh, secured a decisive victory Tuesday over her Republican challenger to earn a fourth term in the Pennsylvania House.

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KDKA News Radio

1st charges in investigation into alleged misuse of funds under Mayor Ed Gainey

Emmett Miles faces nearly 30 charges for alleged misuse of public funds, defrauding PA, Allegheny County, and Pittsburgh through contracts. N