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First 2025 Pittsburgh Restaurant Closure To Occur
It's the final few days for a Pittsburgh eatery. 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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Winter Weather Advisory Issued For Pittsburgh, Western PA
Snow is on the way for Pittsburgh and surrounding areas. Get the details here.
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PA Turnpike Tolls Increasing In 2025: Here's How Much They'll Go Up
It's going to cost more to travel on the Pennsylvania Turnpike beginning Jan. 5. Get the details here.
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5 New PA Laws For 2025 To Know About
The new year brings a host of new laws in Pennsylvania. Here's a look at some of them.
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Pittsburgh-Area Man Injured In New Orleans Terrorist Attack
A Pittsburgh-area man suffered severe injuries in the New Orleans terrorist attack in which 15 people have died.
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2 Winter Storms Taking Aim At Pittsburgh Area
If you like snow, you'll be pleased with the weather in Pittsburgh over the next several days.
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Pittsburgh's 2025 Concert Scene Promises To Be Electric
A host of top-notch musical performers already are booked to play the Pittsburgh area in 2025. Find out here who is coming to town.
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Pittsburgh Broadcasting World Rocked By Departures In 2024
Many familiar faces in the Pittsburgh TV and radio community said goodbye in 2024. Get the details here.
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Teen Shot In Pittsburgh Neighborhood
Gunfire erupted in a Pittsburgh neighborhood Monday night, with a bullet hitting a teenage boy.
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McKnight Road Lane Closures To Resume
As the holidays conclude, PennDOT is preparing to resume work on McKnight Road.
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Pittsburgh First Night Festivities: Officials Provide Security Update
Pittsburgh Public Safety officials say they have been planning for months for Pittsburgh's First Night event.
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New PA License Plates Arrive In 2025: Here's When You Can Get One
Pennsylvania standard license plates are getting their first significant makeover in a quarter-century.
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160 New PA Laws Signed In 2024
The Pennsylvania Legislature approved a bevy of bills this year that were signed into law. Here are some of the more notable ones.
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Cranberry To Host Job Fair
Cranberry is looking for people to fill a variety of seasonal positions. Get the details here.
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Health Department Shuts Down Pittsburgh Bar
The Allegheny County Health Department has ordered the closure of a Pittsburgh tavern. Get the details here.
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Some Big Lots Stores To Survive: What PA Shoppers Should Know
Big Lots is being acquired by another discount retailer. Get the details here.
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Tens Of Thousands Still Without Power In Pittsburgh: Latest Info
Tens of thousands of Duquesne Light customers woke up in the dark Monday morning.
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Pittsburgh Plates: Dozens Of Area Restaurants, Bars Closed In 2024
You likely will be surprised at the large number of Pittsburgh eateries and taverns that bid goodbye this year.
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1 Dead, Firefighter Hospitalized In Western PA Fire
A fire engulfed a home in Western Pennsylvania on Friday. One man has died.
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PA Store Closures Surge In 2024: See The List
Retailers in PA that announced store shutterings this year include Party City, Big Lots, Macy's and others. Get the details here.
Eric Heyl and Deb Belt, Patch Staff
