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PA Gov. Shapiro Signs Multiple Bills Into Law
With Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's signature, several bills approved by the state Legislature have become law. Get the details here.
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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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Senior Severely Injured After Being Struck By Vehicle In Pittsburgh
An overnight pedestrian-vehicle incident in a Pittsburgh neighborhood has left a person fighting for their life.
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National Retailer With Dozens Of PA Locations Closing 150 Stores
In addition to closing more than 100 stores nationwide, this well-known national retailer is eliminating hundreds of jobs.
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Duquesne Light Warns Of Possible Pittsburgh Power Outages
Duquesne Light says power outages could occur in parts of Pittsburgh this week. Find out here when and where they could happen.
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Costly Mistake: Delta Attendant Accidentally Triggers Evacuation Slide On PA Flight
A Delta Airlines flight attendant and cost the airline significant money by mistakenly activating a plane's evacuation slide.
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$3M Jackpot Winning PA Lottery Ticket Sold In Pittsburgh Area
Could you have purchased the $3 million winning lottery ticket? Find out here.
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Well-Known PA Company Among Trump 'Big Beautiful Ballroom' Donors
A familiar PA company reportedly is contributing millions to President Donald Trump's White House ballroom project.
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Pittsburgh Restaurant Lauded For Having PA's Best Burgers
When it comes to excellent burgers, a national website says a Pittsburgh eatery can't be beat.
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Man Discovered Dead Near Popular Pittsburgh-Area Golf Course
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating the death of a man near a well-known Pittsburgh-area golf course.
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Man Topples From Atop Acrisure Stadium Scoreboard: Latest Info
A man fell from the Acrisure Stadium scoreboard on Saturday night. Here is the latest on his condition.
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Pittsburgh Plates: New Eateries Abound, Several Close
Time to satisfy your appetite for Pittsburgh's latest bar and restaurant news.
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Infant Found Dead In Trunk Of Vehicle In Pittsburgh
A newborn baby appears to have met a grisly death in the city. Get the details.
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Man Shot In Broad Daylight On Pittsburgh Street
A shooting on a Pittsburgh street Friday left a man seriously wounded and resulted in a school being placed on lockdown.
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Man Set Fire To Pittsburgh Home With People Inside: Police
A suburban Pittsburgh man is accused of attempting to burn down a residence while three people were in it. Get the details here.
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Health Department Orders Popular Pittsburgh Restaurant Closed
Here's what the Allegheny County Health Department found at this restaurant, which now has been shut down.
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Fatal Hit-And-Run Occurs On Pittsburgh-Area Portion Of PA Turnpike
A deadly incident resulted in the closure of a Western Pennsylvania portion of the Pennsylvania Turnpike for several hours on Friday.
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New Pittsburgh Airport Terminal Opening Imminent
Allegheny County Airport Authority CEO Christina Cassotis has given the clearest indication yet as to when the new terminal will open.
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Pittsburgh Civic Arena Site Redvelopment In Limbo
The Penguins have skated away from the opportunity to redevelop most of the old Civic Arena site. Patch provides the details.
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Pittsburgh 2025 Election Voter Guide: Who's On Ballot, Where To Vote
Find out here what you need to know in Pittsburgh to vote in the Nov. 4 election.
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Baldwin, Whitehall 2025 Election Voter Guide: Who's On Ballot, Where To Vote
Find out here what you need to know in Pittsburgh to vote in the Nov. 4 election.
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