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During a visit to Western Pennsylvania on Friday, Speaker of the House of Representatives Mike Johnson called the amount of money Democrats are spending on House races this year “irrational” — even though both Democrats and Republicans are on track to spend less money in the area than they did two years ago.
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At dueling campaign events just outside of Pittsburgh on Thursday, supporters of the campaigns of Pennsylvania Senate contenders Dave McCormick and Bob Casey lauded their candidates’ records – and criticized their opponents. -
Pittsburgh state Rep. Aerion Abney says Allegheny County Jail is ahead of the curve when it comes to voter education. He spoke alongside lawmakers and advocates at the Capitol Wednesday to celebrate a new state-supported guide to ensure incarcerated people know their voting rights. -
The Pittsburgh visit was Obama's first campaign stop of 2024. Polls show a tight race in the state between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. -
In August, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued an advisory calling attention to the high levels of stress and poor mental health of parents in the U.S. The stressors for parents are many, including a lack of affordable child care. -
The funding will go to remediate 175 homes and other efforts to mitigate community exposure to lead-based paint. In 2022, there were 624 children in Allegheny County under the age of 6 whose blood lead level tested above the CDC threshold. -
Igor Shesterkin stopped 29 shots and the New York Rangers opened the season with a 6-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins. -
Pittsburgh City Council members say the city must do what it can to get more police officers on the streets, and on Wednesday, they signaled they were ready to invest in the effort. -
An ad funded by a conservative super PAC claims Sen. Casey is responsible for Philadelphia’s “Sanctuary City” policy but fails to make clear his role.
The U.S. Department of Justice has sided with UPMC workers in an ongoing lawsuit alleging the hospital system violated employees' rights and holds a monopoly on health care.
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The number of people who were alive when heavy industry collapsed in Western Pennsylvania shrinks daily. But while some old mill sites now host sprawling shopping complexes and apartment buildings, the past isn’t fully past. -
Nurses at Western Psychiatric Hospital are prepared to go on strike amid contract negotiations with UPMC. -
Laugh along at Arcade Comedy Theater's Halloween show for kids, watch Werner Herzog's "Fitzcarraldo," or check out Point Park's Fall Dance Concert — here's what to do in Pittsburgh this weekend. -
A new poll finds broad support for Democrats’ top issues, including gun background checks and a minimum wage increase, as control of the Pennsylvania House comes down to a few races. -
Although bipartisan support for fracking remains high among public officials, Pennsylvania voters continue to be divided and support increased regulation.
