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Pittsburgh’s kindergartners fall below the measles safety threshold, testing the city’s vaccine legacy

It takes a lot to knock football out of the headlines in Pittsburgh. But reports of measles cases, exposure alerts and calls for residents to double-check their vaccination status have dominated local news since August 2026.

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Pittsburgh’s former steel mill site is transforming into hub for robotics, biotech, housing & parks

After decades of lying vacant, Pittsburgh’s former steel mill site Hazelwood Green is finally seeing major redevelopment. Since 2022, around 700,000 square feet has been developed or is under construction, including Carnegie Mellon’s robotics centre, Pitt’s BioForge facility, housing, parks and a football field. More technology, retail and housing projects…

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How libraries in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and other Pennsylvania communities evolved from subscription clubs to vital public institutions

As a librarian who researches and writes about library history in Pennsylvania, I was delighted to see the American Library Association’s efforts to celebrate its 150th anniversary this year, while making several mentions of Pennsylvania.

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Alfred Cralle, a Pittsburgh porter, patented his ice-cream mold and disher in 1897; its thumb-operated scraper let servers dish 40 to 50 plates a minute

Alfred L. Cralle, a Black American inventor, patented the ice cream scoop in 1897. His simple yet effective design revolutionized ice cream serving processes. This invention became a common kitchen staple across America. Cralle's story highlights inventors often lacking recognition and financial reward. His persistence in solving everyday problems offers…

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‘Gonna have a surprise later’: Pittsburgh woman tries to warn driver after seeing snake slither inside their vehicle in Crunch Fitness parking lot

She even tried getting Crunch Fitness staff to help spread the word.

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Lionel Richie 'remains in ICU' as medics investigate 'possible cardiac-related issues'

Lionel Richie remains in the ICU after he struggled on stage during a performance over the weekend.

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Pittsburgh woman claims College Hunks moving company workers laughed at and filmed her disabled mom, threatened to steal her stuff

The College Hunks were allegedly very unprofessional.

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Pennsylvania doctors blast the Trump administration over measles deaths controversy: ‘I’ve lost trust in the CDC’

The CDC has been ‘thoroughly remade’ in RFK Jr’s image, a Pittsburgh infectious disease physician told The Independent

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In 1937, Pittsburgh built a 102-foot water tank that doubled as a park lookout; closed for decades, it is getting a $3 million restoration to reopen its 154-step climb and skyline view

The historic North Park Observation Tower in Pittsburgh is poised to reopen its doors after being closed for years. A comprehensive restoration effort is underway, focusing on the beloved 1937 building and its staircase, while also enhancing the surrounding park area with fresh landscaping and improved accessibility. Funded by a…

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Trust is a behavior, not a credential – and that explains the Rodgers-Fauci divide

Following an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show on Aug. 3, 2026, Aaron Rodgers, quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers, received attention for calling Dr. Anthony Fauci an “absolute coward” and “criminal.” Rodgers’ comments were in response to Fauci invoking his Fifth Amendment rights at a congressional hearing on pandemic-era policies…

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Americans don't always want to move to coastal cities for tech jobs, leaving families: Indian-origin founder Apoorva Govind explains why companies have to hire H-1Bs

Amid a renewed controversy over whether American jobs should be reserved for Americans and not skilled foreigners, Indian-origin tech leader Apoorva Govind presented a detailed analysis of the tech situation, breaking down which tech companies need what type of skills. Govind said she had been in tech for 15 years…

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Measles Reaches Pittsburgh for the First Time Since 2019 as CDC Adds 211 Cases in One Week

CDC added 211 measles cases in one week, and Pittsburgh recorded its first case since 2019. Here is what families in the region should check.

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In 1926, Pittsburgh left a fruit merchant with a roughly six-foot-wide lot, and he responded by constructing a three-story commercial building

In Pittsburgh, an innovative fruit merchant took an overlooked and narrow six-foot lot, originally left over from street widening, and transformed it into a striking commercial establishment known as the Skinny Building. Louis Hendel navigated through various hurdles to construct this three-story marvel. For many years, it served vital commercial…

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In 1942, Loyalhanna Dam went into operation while Pittsburgh factories produced wartime steel and the army relied on 54,000 pigeons. 84 years later, the dam has prevented more than $658 million in flood damage and its cranes are getting a major overhaul

Two 64-ton cranes at Loyalhanna Dam are receiving a major overhaul after eight decades of service. These aging machines manage massive steel gates for flood control in Westmoreland County. The rehabilitation addresses lead paint, asbestos, and outdated electrical systems on the cranes. Pigeons nesting in the machinery presented an unexpected…

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Pittsburgh woman checks into Marriott at 2:30 am. Then she frantically calls the hotel’s elite hotline for help: ‘wouldn’t give me a mobile key’

She had to wait outside for 40 minutes.

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Steelers-Packers Kalshi Market Flips for Pittsburgh

The Steelers line on Kalshi is now favored over the Packers ahead of Thursday's preseason game.

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Earth, Wind and Fire postpone gig with Lionel Richie after member suffers 'medical emergency'

Earth, Wind and Fire were set to support Lionel Richie at his Chase Center show in San Francisco on Thursday (06.08.26) as part of his Sing A Song All Night Long Tour.

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How new SNAP restrictions could hit Greater Pittsburgh’s food access and economy

Food assistance is one of the most effective tools for fighting poverty in America. New federal rules are testing that reputation.

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How ICE and a data center turned a small Pittsburgh suburb into a civic battleground

Springdale is a small town near Pittsburgh that is facing tensions over immigration enforcement and a new data center

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Family to sue US government after Haitian woman froze to death following ICE release: Report

The family of a 31-year-old Haitian immigrant who froze to death after being released by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Pittsburgh is preparing to sue the federal government and multiple other entities, according to a report by The Guardian.

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Family to sue after woman released from ICE custody froze to death

Exclusive: Daphy Michel, from Haiti, was dropped off in Pittsburgh in 20F temperatures wearing summer clothes

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‘She showed love for everyone’: how did Daphy Michel end up frozen to death in a Pittsburgh bus shelter?

Haitian immigrant with mental illness found dead after ICE released her in 20F weather wearing summer clothes

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Severe storms battered Pittsburgh twice as often as usual this spring – a meteorologist explains why

It’s no secret: This year has been a bad one so far for severe thunderstorms around Pittsburgh. In fact, it has been quite an active season throughout the Ohio Valley and a large part of the Midwest.

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Takeaways from the AP's report on the legacy of Pittsburgh Rabbi Jeffrey Myers

Rabbi Jeffrey Myers is retiring from the Tree of Life Congregation in Pittsburgh

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Eight years after deadliest antisemitic attack in US history, Tree of Life rabbi bids farewell

Rabbi Jeffrey Myers is retiring from Tree of Life Congregation in Pittsburgh, which he led through the aftermath of the deadliest antisemitic attack in U.S. history

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