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Flash Flood Warning Issued For Pittsburgh, Suburban Areas
Flooding could impact the afternoon rush hour, the National Weather Service warns.
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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4th Of July Grocery Store Hours In The Pittsburgh Area
Find out here which Pittsburgh-area grocery stores have regular hours for the 4th of July.
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Pittsburgh, Western PA
The region is expecting severe weather this afternoon.
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Gov. Wolf Vetoes 2 Bills, Including Vaccine Passport Ban
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf has vetoed a controversial bill that would have meant significant alterations to state election law.
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PA Budget 2021-22: Gov. Wolf Signs No Tax Hike Spending Plan
The budget also increases education funding and puts most of the $7 billion the state received in federal COVID-19 relief into reserve.
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Kennywood, Sandcastle Offering Vets Free Admission This Weekend
The West Mifflin amusement park and West Homestead water park also will offer extended operating hours.
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Pittsburgh At Risk For Severe Storms, Flooding
Find out here when the potentially dangerous weather is expected to arrive.
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Gov. Wolf Signs Law Changing Medical Marijuana Regulations
Gov. Tom Wolf has signed a bill making it easier to get access to medical marijuana.
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Fort Couch Road Renovations On Tap In Upper St. Clair
Find out here how long the repairs will take.
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Gainey's New Challenger For Pittsburgh Mayor Is Old Opponent
Tony Moreno lost to state Rep. Ed Gainey in the Democratic mayoral primary in May. Now Moreno will challenge Gainey as a Republican.
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Wendy's To Test New Plant-Based Burger In Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh will be one of three cities where the fast food chain will test the new burger.
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Cranberry Dog Park Expansion: Here Are The Details
The township plans to construct a significantly larger dog park in Community Park.
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Americans Prefer Beers With High Alcohol Content: PA Study
A University of Pittsburgh analysis points to a sharp rise in the consumption of beers containing significant amounts of alcohol.
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$1 Million Winning Lottery Ticket Sold In Pittsburgh Area
Did you purchase the winning ticket?
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Pittsburgh Pizzeria Internationally Lauded
An Italian website has named a Pittsburgh pizzeria one of the best in the nation.
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Target, Walmart, Lowe's: What's Open On 4th of July In Pittsburgh
See which stores in the Pittsburgh area will be open for last-minute 4th of July needs.
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Pittsburgh Mom Who Gave Birth Day After COVID-19 Diagnosis Dies
Kate Barr of Bridgeville leaves behind three other children.
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Seneca Valley Schools Hire New Safety & Security Supervisor
The new supervisor already is familiar to district students and administrators.
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Pittsburgh To Spend $134 Million To Retain, Restore City Jobs
The city will spend the largest allocation of its federal coronavirus aid on existing city workers and those laid off during the pandemic.
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Man Sentenced For Fatal Crash that Killed Bicyclist In Brookline
A Baldwin man who was driving without a license when his vehicle struck the victim will be spending time in prison for the crime.
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