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Iulia Vann's drive to address the causes of poor health outcomes started in Romania, endured 'baptism by fire' in North Carolina and now comes to an Allegheny County challenged by its industrial legacy and persistent disparities.
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One nonprofit is urging Pittsburgh Public Schools to redesign district schools so that students are less racially and economically segregated.
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After more than a year, funding from Pittsburgh’s first-of-its-kind $3 million investment in food access is finally beginning to move. -
Discover a new book about Pittsburgh's underground art scene, go shopping at Handmade Arcade or watch "Die Hard N'at" — here's what to do in Pittsburgh this weekend. -
Miller is best known for his decade-long tenure representing the South Hills’ 42nd House District in Harrisburg, where he has served as the chamber's Democratic whip. -
The 36-year-old threw for 414 yards in a 44-38 victory over Cincinnati that saw the Steelers improve to 5-1 since Wilson returned to the lineup following a calf injury. -
An abandoned coal mine is too unstable and unsafe for rescuers looking for a 64-year-old Pennsylvania woman who may have been swallowed by a sinkhole. -
A new bill introduced by Pittsburgh City Councilor Bob Charland would scale back the proposed use of a zoning law to encourage more affordable housing — setting up a conflict with Mayor Ed Gainey. -
Bryan Rust scored 1:31 into overtime and the Pittsburgh Penguins avoided another late collapse by beating the Florida Panthers 5-4 in overtime. -
The Pittsburgh Land Bank has acquired the home of legendary Black photographer Charles "Teenie" Harris, paving the way for preservation.
Ed Woodruff, or Woody for short, is Pittsburgh Regional Transit’s oldest bus driver.
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Pennsylvania is processing permits and licenses faster, Gov Shapiro says at Hill District barbershopShapiro has pushed Pennsylvania officials to reduce the time it takes to process around 2,400 kinds of business licenses and permits, he said. That boosts the economy, Shapiro said, because nearly a million Pennsylvanians require some kind of license to work. -
President-elect Donald Trump is underscoring his intention to block the purchase of U.S. Steel by Japanese steelmaker Nippon Steel Corp., and he’s pledging to use tax incentives and tariffs to strengthen the iconic American steelmaker. -
Federal delays and changes to the Pennsylvania grant system have left many college students waiting anxiously for aid meant to cover tuition and living expenses. -
Longtime District 2 City Councilor Theresa Kail-Smith formally announced her retirement this week. -
A grandmother looking for her lost cat apparently fell into a new sinkhole above an abandoned western Pennsylvania coal mine and rescuers worked late into the night to try and find her.
