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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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Man Dies In Pittsburgh-Area House Fire

A man was killed Tuesday evening when a fire broke out in a Pittsburgh-area residence. Get the details here.

Man Dies In Pittsburgh-Area House Fire
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Severe Storms Possible For Pittsburgh Area

The National Weather Service has increased the area in which severe storms could occur in and around Pittsburgh Wednesday.

Severe Storms Possible For Pittsburgh Area
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Pittsburgh Air Quality Alert Issued

The air in Pittsburgh could cause health-related issues for certain people Tuesday. Patch provides the details here.

Pittsburgh Air Quality Alert Issued