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Three More Western PA Residents Charged In January Capitol Riot
A trio of residents from the region were charged Wednesday with participating in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
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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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Man Dies After Falling Through Building Roof In South Park
A man was killed Wednesday morning after falling through the building at the South Park Fairgrounds, police said.
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Beloved Western PA High School Coach Battling Leukemia
Doctors say the coach needs a bone marrow transplant to combat the disease.
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Elton John to Perform In Pittsburgh
Find out here when the legendary singer and songwriter is coming to Pittsburgh.
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Pittsburgh Irish Festival Returning In September
A year after it went virtual because of the coronavirus outbreak, the Pittsburgh Irish Festival again will be an in-person event.
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Public Input Sought On Upcoming Clemente Bridge Closure, Rehab
Allegheny County is seeking the public's thoughts on the upcoming renovation that will close the span for nearly a year.
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Pittsburgh Begins Crackdown On Personal Fireworks Use
City officials are reminding people that there's virtually no location in the city where it's legal to set off personal fireworks.
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Cranberry, PA|News|
Tornado Confirmed Near Cranberry
A tornado hit the Cranberry area Monday afternoon, the National Weather Service confirmed.
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Deadly Overnight In Pittsburgh: 1 Killed, 1 Wounded In Shooting
One man was killed and another serious injured in the incident.
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Push Afoot To Legalize Recreational Marijuana In PA
Two state representatives from Pittsburgh will introduce legislation that would allow people to possess cannabis for their own use.
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PA's Interstate System Badly Needs Road, Bridge Repairs: Study
Pennsylvania's interstates are near the bottom of the nation's when it comes to the state of their roads and bridges, a new report concludes
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PA Attorney General Joins Fight Against Postal Service Changes
Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro and attorneys general from 2o other states are fighting proposed U.S. Postal Service changes.
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Chicken Wing Shortage: Some Pittsburgh Eateries Hiking Prices
Due to a national shortage of chicken wings, some bar and restaurant owners say they have no choice but to raise prices.
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Dormont-Brookline, PA|News|
Just Listed In Brookline: Fernhill Avenue 3BR For $199,900
This home can be yours for as little as $915 per month.
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North Hills, PA|News|
Just Listed In Ross: St. William Place 3BR For $269,000
This home can be yours for as little as $1,275 per month.
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Pittsburgh|News|
Longtime Pittsburgh Talk Show Host Off The Airwaves
A veteran Pittsburgh broadcaster's show abruptly vanishes from a Pittsburgh radio station.
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VP Kamala Harris Visits Pittsburgh, Touts Child Tax Credit
The vice president and Labor secretary Marty Walsh visited Pittsburgh Monday to sell a component of the American Rescue Plan.
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Plum-Oakmont, PA|News|
4th Of July Fireworks 2021 Near Plum, Oakmont
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Plum and Oakmont.
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Cranberry, PA|News|
Tornado Warning Issued For Parts Of Allegheny, Butler Counties
If you're in the tornado warning area, take shelter immediately.
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Pittsburgh, Western PA
The National Weather Service expects severe storms to develop throughout the region this afternoon.
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