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Pittsburgh Spring Thing: Expect Warm Weather Soon
The cold weather will soon be gone in Pittsburgh, perhaps until next fall.
Eric Heyl, Patch Staff
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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Giant Eagle, Steelers Extend Heinz Field Vaccination Clinic
More appointments for coronavirus vaccinations will be available beginning Friday afternoon.
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Capitol Riot's Alleged 'Pink Hat Lady' Indicted
Rachel Powell of western Pennsylvania was indicted by a federal grand jury.
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Despite Pandemic, PA Vehicle Accident Deaths Increased In 2020
Although fewer people were on the road in Pennsylvania last year, more people died in vehicular accidents than in 2019.
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Steelers, QB Roethlisberger Agree To New Contract
The new deal between the Steelers and Ben Roethlisberger assures the quarterback will be back for the 2021 season.
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Pirates, PNC Reach New 10-Year Stadium Naming Rights Agreement
PNC Park will retain its name for at least another decade, the Pirates announced Thursday.
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Pittsburgh Native T.J. McConnell Sets NBA Record
The Bridgeville native now holds the NBA record for most steals in the first half.
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Baldwin-Whitehall, PA|News|
Just Listed In Whitehall: Niblick Way 3BR For $189,900
This home can be yours for as little as $1,060 per month.
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Heavy Police Presence At Pittsburgh Hotel: Updated
Police advise avoiding the area around the hotel.
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Weird: In 1983, Steelers QB Terry Bradshaw Used 'Tom Brady' Alias
When Tampa Bay quarterback Tom Brady was 6, Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw used the legendary quarterback's name for a hospital visit.
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Pittsburgh Officials Laud PA Plan To Vaccinate Teachers
Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto and Pittsburgh Public Schools Superintendent Anthony Hamlet praised the plan to expedite teacher vaccinations.
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Peters, PA|News|
Coronavirus Vaccination Clinic Coming To Peters Recreation Center
Find out here when theCOVID-19 vaccination clinic will occur.
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Downtown Pittsburgh Getting New Jazz Club
Find out here where the new jazz club will be located.
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Upper St. Clair, PA|News|
Upper St. Clair Commissioner Resigns
The township is seeking applicants to serve for the rest of the year of the commissioner's term.
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Third Coronavirus Stimulus Checks: What To Expect In Pennsylvania
The Senate is deliberating on a $1.9 trillion relief bill that directly aids families, states, cities and the unemployed.
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CVS To Begin Vaccinating Pennsylvania Teachers
The announcement comes as Gov. Tom Wolf is expected to move teachers into priority vaccination status.
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Gov. Wolf Details $145 Million Plan To Aid PA Restaurants, Bars
Eateries and taverns in Pennsylvania will be eligible for as much as $50,000 in assistance, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf said Tuesday.
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Peters, PA|News|
$200,000 Winning Lottery Ticket Sold In Washington County
Find out here where the winning lottery ticket was sold.
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Dormont-Brookline, PA|News|
Dormont Pool Reopening This Year
After shutting down in 2020 because of the coronavirus outbreak, the Dormont Pool will reopen for the summer season.
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Penguins Star Sidney Crosby On NHL's COVID-19 List
The Penguins superstar will miss Tuesday's game against the Philadelphia Flyers after being placed on the NHL's COVID-19 protocol list.
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