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Thousands of supporters, gathered in Butler County Saturday to remember Donald Trump's near-assassination in July, and to celebrate his return to the stage three months later.
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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.
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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.
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Igor Shesterkin stopped 29 shots and the New York Rangers opened the season with a 6-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Nurses at Western Psychiatric Hospital are prepared to go on strike amid contract negotiations with UPMC.
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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.
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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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.
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The controller’s office released a report Tuesday recommending that school board leaders enlist outside help in building “a culture of trust.”
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Although bipartisan support for fracking remains high among public officials, Pennsylvania voters continue to be divided and support increased regulation.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers find themselves at an early season crossroads following a second straight close loss to Dallas.
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The federal agency claims Philadelphia Energy Solutions failed to properly monitor a burst pipe that started the fire. The bankrupt former operator hasn’t admitted fault.