Bill O'Driscoll
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The Pittsburgh Glass Center this week is breaking ground — but hopefully not any glass — on a $15 million expansion that will increase the square footage of its headquarters, in Friendship, by nearly 70%.
Katie Blackley
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90.5 WESA
Gabriela Martínez
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The pilot program will investigate several composting methods, including at-home supplies as well as pick-up and drop-off locations.
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Norfolk Southern’s CEO Alan Shaw is under pressure from senators and federal safety regulators to step up his commitment to safety regulations as he appears before the Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday. -
How some police, attorneys, and jails are trying to help Pa.’s ailing system for mentally ill peopleWithout a statewide solution, some local officials are finding ways to prevent people unfit to stand trial from getting trapped in the criminal justice system.
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'Excess retirements' might drive a national labor shortage, but it’s a different story in PittsburghSeniors aged 65 and older have experienced the fastest job growth in the Pittsburgh metro area since the COVID-19 shutdowns. The trend reflects the long-term aging of the region's population and increased labor force participation among older workers.
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The Pittsburgh Humanities Festivals features talks on topics ranging from flamenco to the history of policing.
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Through the decades, as the furnaces have stood tall and visited often, Pittsburghers have wondered “Who are the Carrie Furnaces named after?”
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Elections Division Manager David Voye confirmed her withdrawal and noted that her name will no longer appear on the May 16 primary ballot.
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Philadelphia officials announced a $9.25 million settlement Monday with hundreds of people over several lawsuits challenging the police response to the protests and civil disorder in 2020 after George Floyd’s death at the hands of Minneapolis police.
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The Pennsylvania legislature may consider a bill outlawing the use of hand-held devices while driving, which would be stricter than current law.
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As the Pennsylvania film tax credit causes the film scene in Pittsburgh to grow in demand, networking events like Pitch-Burgh are starting the connection for young filmmakers at the academic level.
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The school district has spent at least a quarter of a million dollars on attorney’s fees and public relations services since May, and the full amount is likely much more.
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Prosecutors in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania say they plan to seek the death penalty if a man is convicted of first-degree murder in last month's fatal shooting of one police officer and the wounding of another.
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The housing market in the Pittsburgh metro area has cooled amid uncertainty about interest rates. Local realtors say there’s still a healthy level of demand.
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The roughly 33-foot-tall mound was a barrier to development and transportation. Its removal helped solidify Grant Street as a main thoroughfare in the Golden Triangle.
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It’s been a warm winter in Pittsburgh and other parts of Pennsylvania. Daffodils have been blooming for weeks, and even trees are budding. So, is spring here?
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