Wind gusts of up to 45 miles an hour and up to an inch of rain are expected here in Pittsburgh, but the most severe weather will hit communities in the Laurel Highlands.
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On this week's Explainer: Sam Dunklau on GOP efforts to change the state's election laws; Sarah Boden on what it costs for care at UPMC Presbyterian; and Kate Giammarise discusses concerns among some lawmakers over a proposal to outsource some Medicaid services.
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On today’s program: Associated Press reporter Marc Levy tells how Republican lawmakers hope to enact veto-proof voter referendums; and William Marshall, organizer of Pittsburgh’s Juneteenth commemoration, explains how the historic day has grown through the years to both celebrate and educate.
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A longtime aide says former U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge suffered a stroke in suburban Washington, D.C. Ridge spokesman Steve Aaron says Ridge was taken by ambulance on Wednesday from his home in Bethesda, Maryland, to a hospital.
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District Attorney Stephen Zappala could face ethics charges; Pittsburgh Public Schools hopes to find an ally in presumptive mayor-elect Ed Gainey; and Pennsylvania's upgraded unemployment system had a rocky start.
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A couple hundred gun rights enthusiasts are hoping an annual rally on the Pennsylvania Capitol steps will spur action by state lawmakers to extend greater legal protections to the use and possession of firearms.
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Summer has arrived in Pittsburgh and we’ve asked a handful of residents to share their favorite foods, events and activities this season in the city.
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Summer has arrived in Pittsburgh and we’ve asked a handful of residents to share their favorite foods, events and activities this season in the city.
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Today's top stories on Pittsburgh, the state, and the world, from WESA, NPR, and public radio partners.
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Monday is Memorial Day, and several ceremonial events and parades will take place throughout the region.