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Pittsburgh Police Officer, Shooting Suspect, Woman Shot
A Pittsburgh police office, a homicide suspect and a woman were shot on Friday in a suburban Pittsburgh community and a city neighborhood.
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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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PA Police Officer Assaulted Teen: Attorney General
A police officer who recently retired is facing charges after an altercation at a convenience store, authorities said.
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Cranberry, PA|News|
Cranberry Launching Leaf Angel Program
Cranberry is looking for volunteers for its leaf angel program.
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Pittsburgh|News|
PA Election Fraud Case: Woman Facing Numerous Charges
The Pennsylvania attorney general has filed criminal charges against a Pittsburgh-area woman for alleged state election code violations.
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Convicted Penn State Coach Child Sex Abuse Offender Wants New Trial
Former Penn State assistant coach Jerry Sandusky is appealing his conviction on dozens of child sex abuse charges.
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1 Dead In Broad Daylight Pittsburgh Shooting
A person was killed in public on a Pittsburgh street Thursday. Get the details here.
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AccuWeather Winter Forecast: See What's Predicted For Pittsburgh
AccuWeather has issued it predictions for what to expect in Pittsburgh and across the country during the winter season.
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PA Pilot Killed In Plane Crash
Pennsylvania State Police said the wreckage of the plane was found in a corn field.
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Pittsburgh|News|
Where To Pick Pumpkins Near Pittsburgh This Fall
Patch provides a selection of some of the best places to pick a pumpkin this fall.
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Where To Pick Pumpkins Near Upper St. Clair This Fall
Patch provides a selection of some of the best places to pick a pumpkin this fall.
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Peters, PA|News|
Where To Pick Pumpkins Near Peters This Fall
Patch provides a selection of some of the best places to pick a pumpkin this fall.
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Cranberry, PA|News|
Where To Pick Pumpkins Near Cranberry This Fall
Patch provides a selection of some of the best places to pick a pumpkin this fall.
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Pittsburgh|News|
Veteran Pittsburgh TV News Reporter Leaves Station
A Pittsburgh TV reporter has departed their station. Get the details here.
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Pittsburgh|News|
First Pittsburgh Meijer Store Location Revealed
The first Meijer supercenter is about to be built in the Pittsburgh area. Find out here where it will be.
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Cranberry, PA|News|
First Pittsburgh Meijer Store Coming To Cranberry
The first Meijer supercenter is about to be built in the Cranberry area. Find out here where it will be.
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Pittsburgh|News|
Man Facing Charges For Pittsburgh-Area ATM Arson
A man lit an ATM at a Pittsburgh bank on fire Wednesday.
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North Hills, PA|News|
Man Facing Charges For Ross ATM Arson
A man lit an ATM at a Ross Township bank on fire Wednesday.
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Major E-Bike Regulation Changes Proposed For PA
Pending legislation would overhaul how eBikes can operate in Pennsylvania. Patch provides the details.
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Pittsburgh|News|
$1 Million Winning Lottery Ticket Sold In Pittsburgh Area
Could you have purchased the $1 million winning Pennsylvania Lottery ticket? Find out here.
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Pittsburgh|News|
Kennywood Wins More National Kudos
Kennywood again has the distinction of being nationally recognized for one of its season events.
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