Pittsburgh/ Community & Society
Published on August 08, 2019
Top Pittsburgh news: New VA director embraces innovation; Christmas Glow festival to shine in cityPhoto: David Hilowitz/Flickr

Read on for the most recent top news you may have missed in Pittsburgh.

New VA director heralds tech, telemedicine and expanded access to care

Director Donald Koenig embraces innovation at the Pittsburgh Veterans Administration.

Read the full story on WESA.

New Jersey man faces federal drug charges 

A federal grand jury in Pittsburgh indicted Herbert L. Felder, 50, on charges related to the distribution of fentanyl and  heroin.

Read the full story on CBS Pittsburgh.

Christmas Glow lights to shine in city

One of the world's largest indoor Christmas festivals will be held in Pittsburgh this year.

Read the full story on CBS Pittsburgh.

Teacher shot, killed by police in Pittsburgh suburb

Police say Shaler Township officers shot a teacher who they say pointed a gun at them outside his home. The man was a teacher in the Penn Hills School District. 

Read the full story on Houston Chronicle.

Pittsburgh airport ranks 16th worst in nation, study finds

A new study lists the top 50 best and worst airports in the country. Pittsburgh's airport ranks as one of the worst.

Read the full story on CBS Pittsburgh.


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