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PA Man Brutally Killed, Set On Fire And Left By Road
A Pennsylvania man met an extremely violent death, authorities said.
Eric Heyl, Patch Staff
Eric Heyl, Patch Staff
- Pittsburgh, PA
Patch Pittsburgh Field Editor Eric Heyl has three decades of experience as a reporter, editor and columnist. From 1999 to 2016, he was the lead metro columnist for the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, where his work won numerous national, state and local awards. He's the former president of the National Society of Newspaper Columnists and current president of the National Society of Newspaper Columnists Education Foundation, which provides scholarships to collegiate newspaper columnists. Heyl lives in Pittsburgh with his wife and two daughters.
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Retired Pittsburgh News Reporter Dies Suddenly
Pittsburgh has lost one of its most esteemed news broadcasters.
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Downtown Pittsburgh Light Up Night Details Disclosed
Find out here what you can expect at this year's Highmark Light Up Night festivities.
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Kennywood Coaster Blocks Giveaway Returns
Want to win a piece of Kennywood's classic Thunderbolt coaster? Here's your chance.
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Von Maur Ready To Open First PA Store In Pittsburgh
The Von Maur department store chain is about to establish a Pennsylvania presence in a Pittsburgh-area mall.
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McCormick Wins PA U.S. Senate Seat: Associated Press
The Associated Press has declared a victor in the U.S. Senate race between Bob Casey and Dave McCormick.
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PA College Football Player Found Dead In Dorm Room
A freshman football player was found unresponsive in a dorm room. Get the details here.
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Multiple People Wounded In Separate Pittsburgh Shootings
Gunshots rang out in the city Wednesday night and early Thursday. Get the details here.
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Pittsburgh Restaurant Announces Closure
A Pittsburgh restaurant with an unusual theme soon will shut its doors. Get the details here.
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GOP Thwarts Dems' Attempt To Seize PA Senate Control
Democrats failed in their effort to wrest control of the state Senate from Republicans.
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Trump, Harris Vote Totals In Western PA: See How Candidates Performed
Here are the vote tallies for Donald Trump and Kamala Harris in Western Pennsylvania counties.
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Pisciottano Bests Dintini In PA 45th Senate District Race
Here are the latest election results in the 45th Senate District race between Nick Pisciottano and Jen Dintini.
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Lee Wins PA 12th Congressional District Race
Here are the latest election results in the 12th Congressional District race pitting U.S. Rep. Summer Lee against challenger James Hayes.
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PA U.S. Senate Race Results: See Casey, McCormick Tallies
Here are the results in the U.S. Senate seat race between Bob Casey and Dave McCormick.
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Steelers Make Second Significant Trade Deadline Pickup
The Steelers continued to bolster their roster for the rest of the NFL season on Tuesday.
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Steelers Make Significant Trade Deadline Acquisition
The Steelers have added depth to a particular roster position. Get the details here.
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Voting Machines Malfunctioning In PA County
A Pennsylvania county is experiencing voting machine problems. Get the details here.
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PA Campfire Ban Goes Into Effect
The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural Resources has issued a campfire ban. Get the details here.
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Polls Open In Pittsburgh & Across Battleground State Of PA
All eyes were on Pittsburgh Monday as Donald Trump and Kamala Harris both stopped here. Now it's time for voters to make their choice.
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Another Major Pittsburgh Bridge Deemed Deficient
The future of a major Pittsburgh bridge carrying 120,000 vehicles a day is up in the air.
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