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Downtown Pittsburgh as seen from West End Park on a February afternoon.

WalletHub names Pa. one of the best states to retire

Michael Delehanty, Contributor
February 12, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- A recent WalletHub study listed Pennsylvania as one of the best states in which to retire. The research done by WalletHub compared 50 states with 46 key indicators of retirement-friendliness. Some of these indicators were affordability, health-related factors...

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Route 837 East Carson Street Lane to close Monday night

Michael Delehanty, Contributor
February 11, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- Overnight manhole repairs will close a Pittsburgh road beginning Monday night. PennDOT District 11 announced that East Carson Street will close Monday evening, weather permitting. The closure is planned to run from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., according to a statement from...

PennDot traffic cone

Crews to inspect overhead signs on several busy roadways

Gage Goulding, News Editor
February 11, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- Road crews will canvas the Pittsburgh region to inspect the signs that hang over roadways for safety. According to a statement from the PennDOT, crews will inspect signs in various location throughout Allegheny County during the week of Feb. 11-15. During the...

Colonial Country gets the chills.

City issues Snow Level 1 in preparation for Sunday evening snowfall

Gage Goulding, News Editor
February 10, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- The City of Pittsburgh issued a Snow Level 1 alert in preparation for a winter weather system moving into the Pittsburgh region Sunday evening. According to the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh, a snow system will enter the western Pa. region Sunday...

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Drug bust in Monroeville yields more than $60K worth of heroin, fentanyl

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor
February 9, 2019

MONROEVILLE -- Monroeville Police officers teamed up with the FBI on Wednesday to seize approximately $62,000 worth of drugs from a home. The search took place at a single family residence on Monroeville Boulevard. Authorities found 3.5 ounces of raw heroin/fentanyl and...

Whitewater rafting on the Youhgiogheny River at Ohiopyle State Park in Pennsylvanias Laurel Highlands. Photo Credit: (Laurel Highlands Visitors Bureau)

Laurel Highlands named as top 5 most popular northeast towns

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor
February 9, 2019

LIGONIER, Pa. - The Laurel Highlands has recently been ranked within the top 20 most popular towns in the northeast United States. GetawayMavens.com evaluated over 450 destinations from Virginia to Maine to decipher the most popular towns in the northeast. The website recently...

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Crime Stoppers: Homicide detectives need help in Penn Hills murder

Ryan Giacobbi, Contributor
February 9, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- In a case that began in Nov. 2018, the Pittsburgh Crime Stoppers need assistance from the public in to solve a homicide investigation. On Nov. 12, 2018, at approximately 6:50 p.m., residents on Beechford Road in Penn Hills reported hearing gunshots followed by...

Sunrise from Mt. Washington in Pittsburgh on April 13, 2018.

Popular Mt. Washington road to close for maintenance

Gage Goulding, News Editor
February 9, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- A popular access road that winds up Mt. Washington will be closed over the weekend. According to the City of Pittsburgh, P.J. McArdle Roadway will be closed on Feb. 9 and 10 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. During the closings, road crews will work to remove debris along...

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‘Valentine’s on Ice’ event scheduled at Schenley Park Skating Rink

Ryan Giacobbi, Contributor
February 8, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- Schenley Park Skating Rink in Pittsburgh has recently announced their 13th annual “Valentine’s on Ice” event which is scheduled for Valentine’s Day from 7-10 p.m. “Valentine’s on Ice” is a magical night of outdoor ice skating for adults 18 years...

Pittsburgh Skyline from North Shore

Credit agencies praise Pittsburgh’s financial management

Soundharjya Babu, Contributor
February 7, 2019

PITTSBURGH — According to credit rating agencies, Pittsburgh’s finances are in stable condition. Pittsburgh received an upgraded credit rating from agencies Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s. The agencies praise the city’s effective financial management. “The...

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