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Steelers Minority Owner Killed In Accident
A part owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers was involved in a fatal accident. Get the details here.
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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Penn State Closing Campuses But Paying Fired Coach Tens Of Millions
Penn State, which is closing branch campuses, owes James Franklin tens of millions of dollars to not coach its football team.
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National Restaurant Chain Opening Spot In Cranberry
A national eatery soon will add another Pittsburgh-area location in Cranberry. Get the details here.
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National Restaurant Chain Expanding In Pittsburgh Area
A national eatery soon will add another Pittsburgh location. Get the details here.
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Pittsburgh Mayoral Race 2025: O'Connor, Moreno Battle It Out
In the Pittsburgh mayor's race, the Allegheny County controller takes on a former city police officer.
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Health Department Orders Pittsburgh Eatery Closed
The Allegheny County Health Department has shuttered a Pittsburgh eatery. Get the details here.
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New Restauarant Arriving At The Waterfront
The Waterfront is making an addition to its existing slate of restaurants. Patch provides the details.
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Man Killed Outside Of Pittsburgh-Area Fast Food Restaurant
A man died Sunday after being shot outside of a Pittsburgh-area fast food eatery.
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Deadly Shooting Occurs On Pittsburgh South Side Street
A man died Sunday night after being shot on a street in an increasingly violent South Side.
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Penn State Makes Major Coaching Shakeup
Penn State has permanently altered the direction of its football program. Patch provides the details.
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Pittsburgh Plates: Eatery Ordered To Close, New Brewery Taproom To Open
Time to satisfy your appetite for Pittsburgh's latest bar and restaurant news.
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New Brewery Taproom To Open In Pittsburgh
A Pittsburgh neighborhood is getting a new bar option. Get the details here.
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Pittsburgh Girl Stabbed Multiple Times
Police are probing the stabbing of a Pittsburgh girl. Patch provides the details.
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Pittsburgh Teen Killed In Shooting
A Pittsburgh teenager died Thursday after being shot in a city neighborhood. Get the details here.
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Luxury Camping Experiences Coming To PA Parks
Multiple Pennsylvania parks are about to initiate camping availabilities for outdoor enthusiasts who still want the comforts of home.
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Acrisure Stadium Getting Major Upgrade
The Pittsburgh-Allegheny County Sports & Exhibition Authority is investing millions into an Acrisure Stadium renovation.
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Giant Rubber Ducks Invade Pittsburgh-Area Community
A collection of large rubber ducks have popped up on a number of buildings in this Pittsburgh-area town.
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Steelers Launch Effort To Expand Global Fan Base
Here are the details on the Steelers' new attempt to unite its fans across the world.
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2 PA State Troopers Shot
Two Pennsylvania State Troopers were shot after responding to a call on Wednesday evening. Patch provides the details.
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Initial Pittsburgh Walk Of Fame Ceremony Scheduled
The inaugural members of the Pittsburgh Walk of Fame will be honored soon. Find out here who they are.
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