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Giant Eagle Still Requiring Masks For Customers
Despite the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's relaxing of mask-wearing mandates, the grocery chain will still require them.
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Eric Heyl, Patch Staff
- Pittsburgh, PA
Patch Pittsburgh Field Editor Eric Heyl has three decades of experience as a reporter, editor and columnist. From 1999 to 2016, he was the lead metro columnist for the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, where his work won numerous national, state and local awards. He's the former president of the National Society of Newspaper Columnists and current president of the National Society of Newspaper Columnists Education Foundation, which provides scholarships to collegiate newspaper columnists. Heyl lives in Pittsburgh with his wife and two daughters.
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Pittsburgh, Allegheny County 2021 Primary Election Guide
Here are useful facts to know about Tuesday's primary.
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Just Listed In Baldwin: Larch Lane 3 Bedroom For $260,000
This home can be yours for as little as $1,279 per month.
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3 Seneca Valley Students Chosen As National Merit Scholars
A trio of Seneca Valley High School seniors have been selected for the distinctive National Merit Scholarship achievement.
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National Hockey League Announces Penguins Playoff Schedule
Find out here when the Penguins will be playing the New York Islanders in the NHL playoffs.
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PA Bill Would Allow Extra Year In School Because Of Coronavirus
The state Senate has passed a bill that would allow parents to let their children repeat a grade level because of the coronavirus outbreak.
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NFL Does The Steelers No Favors With 2021 Schedule
Football writers give the Steelers a slim chance of making the playoff this year after the NFL released its 2021 schedule on Wednesday.
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Pittsburgh-Area Infant Nearly Drowns In Fish Tank
The boy somehow got into a fish tank used to house a family turtle.
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PA Gas Shortage Possible? Wolf Urges Calm As Tensions Mount
Gov. Tom Wolf says the state expects minimal impact from the Colonial Pipeline shutdown. He urged residents not to stockpile gasoline.
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Just Listed In Brookline: Beautiful Boulevard 3BR For $245K
This home can by yours for as little as $1,067 per month.
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Just Listed In Ross: Harden Drive 3BR For $319,900
This home can be yours for as little as $1,618 per month.
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Steelers 2021 Opening Foe Announced
In anticipation of the release of the full NFL schedule Wednesday night, the NFL has released opening week opponents for all teams.
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Sheetz Boosts Wages For Employees
The convenience store chain is giving its employees a seasonal and permanent wage increase.
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4 PA PetSmart Employees Face Felony Charges In Dog's Death
Four workers at a Pennsylvania PetSmart have been criminally charged in connection with a poodle's death during a nail trimming session.
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Pittsburgh Area Under Frost Advisory
A frost advisory has been issued for much of southwestern Pennsylvania.
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In New PA Bill, Kids Could Get Vaccine Without Parental Approval
A bill about to be introduced in the state Senate would let some minors be legally able to receive vaccinations without parental consent.
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Veteran Pittsburgh TV News Personality Retiring
A longtime Pittsburgh news anchor is about to end his career.
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Wendy Bell Taken Off The Air At WJAS
The controversial conservative talk show host seemingly has been replaced by the nationally syndicated Glenn Beck.
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PA Considers Replacing Gas Tax With Mileage Fees
Pennsylvania is one of 17 states considering eliminating gas taxes with a motorist pay-as-you-go fee.
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Health Department Closes Pittsburgh-Area Club
The Allegheny County Health Department has shut down a Pittsburgh-area club for numerous health problems.
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