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$214M Winning Powerball Ticket Sold In Pittsburgh
The winning ticket for the Monday Powerball jackpot was sold at a Pittsburgh pizza parlor, Pennsylvania Lottery officials 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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Pittsburgh Sees First PA Case Of Potentially Deadly Powassan Virus
Spread by blacklegged ticks, the state's first Powassan virus case has been diagnosed in the Pittsburgh area.
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Cranberry, PA|News|
Inaugural Passport Fair Coming To Cranberry Post Office
Need help in obtaining a passport? U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly and his staff are hosting a Passport Fair at the Cranberry Post Office.
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Pittsburgh|News|
Man Accused Of Assaulting 3-Year-Old At Butler Farm Show
A man has been arrested for allegedly assaulting a 3-year-old boy at the Butler Farm Show. Get the details here.
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1 Dead In Pittsburgh-Area Shooting
A man died Monday after being shot in a suburban Pittsburgh community. Get the details here.
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Trump Vows Return To Butler Assassination Attempt Area
Former President Donald Trump provided additional details during an interview with Elon Musk about his intent to return to Butler.
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2 Pittsburgh Pizza Chefs Win In National Contest
A pair of Pittsburgh pizza chefs fared well in a recent pie competition in California.
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Baldwin-Whitehall, PA|News|
Portion Of Streets Run Road In Baldwin To Close
A portion of Streets Run Road in Baldwin will be closing for construction work. Get the details here.
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Pittsburgh|News|
PA Lottery Offering Chance To Win Steelers Tickets
If you have losing Pennsylvania Lottery tickets, you are eligible for a drawing to win free Steelers tickets. Get the details here.
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Police Probing Threat Against Pittsburgh-Area School District
Police are investigating a social media threat made against a suburban Pittsburgh school district. Get the details here.
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Pittsburgh To Host Oscar Mayer Wienermobile
The unique Oscar Mayer Wienermobile will be in town this week. Find out here where and when you can see it.
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1 Teen Dies, Another Injured In Fiery Pittsburgh Car Crash
A deadly vehicle crash involving two teens occurred Sunday in Wilkinsburg. Get the details here.
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Pittsburgh 2024-25 Winter Weather: What Farmers' Almanac Forecasts
The Farmers' Almanac has issued its winter weather forecast for Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania. Get the details here.
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Plum-Oakmont, PA|News|
Plum House Explosion: Update Issued On Probe Of Blast That Killed 6
The Allegheny County Fire Marshal's Office has detailed the status of the investigation into last year's deadly explosion in Plum.
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Pittsburgh|News|
Pittsburgh Plates: New Chain Arriving, Restaurant Week Details
Time to satisfy your appetite for Pittsburgh's latest restaurant and tavern news.
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4 Western PA Counties Among Nation's Healthiest: U.S. News
The study used 90 metrics, from housing and food to equity and education. Find out which Western Pennsylvania counties ranked the highest.
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Pittsburgh|News|
Some Pittsburgh Public Drinking Fountains Still Haven't Been Turned On
A report from Pittsburgh city Controller Rachael Heisler found that some fountains remained off nearly two months into a searing summer.
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Pittsburgh-Area West Nile Virus Insecticide Spraying To Increase
Allegheny County is ramping up its insecticide spraying in an attempt to prevent additional West Nile Virus cases.
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Popular YaJagoff! Duo Switch Stations
The YaJagoff! team of Rachael Rennebeck and John Chamberlin now can be heard on a different radio station. Get the details here.
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North Hills, PA|News|
Ross, Allegheny Land Trust Team On 30-Acre Conservation Effort
If the conservation effort is successful, 30 acres of woodlands adjacent to the Ross Municipal Park would be permanently preserved.
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