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Dick's Sporting Goods Buys International Footwear Chain In $2.4B Deal
In a blockbuster transaction, Dick's Sporting Goods is purchasing a footwear retailer that has a global reach.
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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Man Stabbed In Downtown Pittsburgh
A stabbing occurred in broad daylight in Downtown Pittsburgh on Wednesday.
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Severe Storms, Tornadoes Threat Returning To Pittsburgh
The National Weather Service is warning of the potential for severe weather in Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania.
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Steelers 2025 Schedule Released: See Who Team Plays & When
The Steelers schedule for the upcoming season has been unveiled. Get the details here.
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Effort To Legalize Recreational Marijuana In PA Suffers Setback
Find out here what happened to Pennsylvania's latest attempt to legalize recreational marijuana for adults.
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PA Lawmaker Takes Flamethrower To Governor's Budget After Arson
A state lawmaker is being criticized for taking a flamethrower to Gov. Josh Shapiro's proposed budget weeks after an arson at his home.
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Prominent Pittsburgh Sports Figure Puts Home On Market
One of the most well-known names in Pittsburgh sports has his home up for sale. Get the details here.
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7 Penn State Campuses Recommended For Closure In Detailed Plan
Penn State has released a thorough report detailing the reasons for the likely closures of seven branch campuses.
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Longtime Pittsburgh TV Broadcaster Leaves Job
A veteran Pittsburgh broadcaster is leaving his job for health reasons.
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Pittsburgh Pierogi Festival Back After 2-Year Absence
The Pittsburgh Pierogi Festival is returning. Get the details here.
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National Restaurant Chain To Open First 2 Pittsburgh Locations
An expanding national restaurant chain will make its debut in Pittsburgh later this year. Get the details here.
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New Healthy Eatery Chain To Make Pittsburgh-Area Debut
A national health food restaurant will open its first Pittsburgh location next month. Get the details here.
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USC Couple To Open New Healthy Food Eatery
A national health food restaurant chain will open its first Pittsburgh location next month. It will be owned by an Upper St. Clair couple.
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Forbes Ranks Nation's 25 Best Places To Retire: How Pittsburgh Fared
Forbes has issued its annual list of the best places in the country in which to retire. See where Pittsburgh ranks here.
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Forbes Ranks Nation's 25 Best Places To Retire: 2 PA Cities On List
Forbes has issued its annual list of the best places in the country in which to retire. Two Pennsylvania cities are on it.
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Health Department Closes Suburban Pittsburgh Eatery
The Allegheny County Health Department has shut down a Pittsburgh-area restaurant. You'll find the reason for that here.
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Allegheny General Hospital Getting $43 Million Upgrade
A two-year project at Allegheny General Hospital will transform one of its most critical departments. Get the details here.
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Pharmacy Chain Closing Dozens More Stores: See PA Locations
A major pharmacy chain will be eliminating dozens of its Pennsylvania stores. Find out here if the one in your community is closing.
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Steelers Upcoming Game In Ireland: Opponent, Date Revealed
New details have emerged about the Steelers' game this fall in Dublin, Ireland.
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Penn State Branch Campuses Slated For Closure Identified: Report
Penn State administrators have decided which of the university's 20 branch campuses should be shuttered.
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