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Allegheny County Controller Corey O’Connor on Tuesday launched his bid to challenge Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey’s re-election. -
Dave Parker and Dick Allen have been elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame by the classic era committee. -
The man police now call a suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO, Brian Thompson, has been arraigned in the Blair County Courthouse. Reactions in the community are mixed. -
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The White House announced the creation of the Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument on Monday as Biden hosted a summit for tribal leaders. -
The University of Pittsburgh launched a new global research initiative Monday focused on women’s health -
Donald Trump’s electors — five of whom joined a “fake” slate in 2020 — will meet in Harrisburg on Dec. 17. -
Manhattan prosecutors Monday night filed murder and other charges against Luigi Mangione, 26, in the killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO last week, according to online court documents.
East Liberty has been the site of rapid, dramatic change over the past two decades. Technologist Adrian Jones dives into archives to tell stories from the neighborhood’s past.
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Police: Man arrested in Altoona had gun, mask, writings tying him to killing of UnitedHealthcare CEONYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny identified the suspect as Luigi Nicholas Mangione, who was being held in Pennsylvania on gun charges. -
Davis says the person who heads the Democratic Lieutenant Governors Association can play a significant role in politics and policy alike. -
Now in its 125th year, the Audubon Christmas Bird Count is the longest running citizen science project in the country. -
The law was designed to make it easier for utility companies to reclaim unpaid bills while increasing consumer protections. Advocates say it’s not strong enough. -
Allegheny County Controller Corey O'Connor is poised to launch his campaign for mayor of Pittsburgh this week, challenging the incumbent, Ed Gainey.
