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.
Less fortunate children are in need of toys this holiday season. Here are organizations in the Pittsburgh area that are holding toy drives.
Less fortunate children are in need of toys this holiday season. Here are organizations in the Pittsburgh area that are holding toy drives.
Less fortunate children are in need of toys this holiday season. Here are organizations in the Pittsburgh area that are holding toy drives.
The health department did not like what it found during a routine mall food eatery inspection. Get the details here.
One of the Steelers' best players is in the hospital with an apparently serious medical issue. Get the details here.
A well-known Pittsburgh news anchor will be retiring in the near future. Get the details here.
The overhaul of a restaurant-retail-residential complex in the Pittsburgh area has begun. Get the details here.
A heavily traveled Pittsburgh street is about to get a new $68 million building addition.
A Pittsburgh-area man's body remained in his bed for months after his death, according to authorities.
A six-month remodeling project has completely transformed a Pittsburgh movie theater. Get the details here.
A convenience store chain is paying a large financial price for overcharging consumers. Get the details here.
A Pittsburgh-area man fatally shot his older brother outside of a club, police said.
A state Senate panel is looking into home renovations made at Gov. Josh Shapiro's personal residence and his air travel records.
A Pittsburgh-area man has been charged with stealing thousands of dollars worth of trading cards. Get the details here.
There's a gaping hole in the Penguins' lineup after one of the team's best players suffered a long-term injury.
The PA attorney general is advising people that time is running out to use gift cards from a retailer that has a Pittsburgh presence.
An educator from the Pittsburgh area has captured the state's top award for teachers. Get the details here.
A Pittsburgh-area institution is about to debut an incredibly large hot chocolate cup and other holiday treats on steroids.
A fast-casual restaurant chain has shuttered one of its Pittsburgh eateries. Get the details here.
A Pittsburgh City Council member is proposing dramatic hike in the city's property tax rate. Get teh details here.
