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Fayette County is launching a study to map workforce and community options for the soon‑to‑close Penn State Fayette (Eberly) Campus. Local leaders want a clear reuse plan that keeps education and training in the region.
Jun 19, 2026
Fayette County Scrambles To Rescue Penn State Fayette After Closure Vote
Pittsburgh Neighbors Push Back On 9-Story Mt. Washington Plan
Jun 18, 2026
Roaring Run Campers Sue After Lifetime Memberships Voided
Pittsburgh Revives Cop-Social Worker Duos To Calm Crisis Calls Citywide
A proposed nine‑story building on the site of a long‑vacant Mount Washington church has alarmed neighbors over height, parking and hillside stability. The plan is headed toward city review and public hearings.
Members who paid five‑figure "lifetime" fees say new owners voided their contracts and offered steep new rates; the dispute has spawned multiple lawsuits in the Laurel Highlands.
Mayor Corey O’Connor announced a citywide re‑launch of Pittsburgh’s co‑response teams, pairing officers with social workers to handle mental‑health and social‑service calls.
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