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Union Pacific’s restored Big Boy No. 4014 will make a brief whistle-stop in Leetsdale this Saturday. Times, viewing locations and safety guidance for local fans.
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A federal grand jury in Pittsburgh indicted 32‑year‑old Robert Hlovchiec after alleged YouTube posts threatened a member of Congress and other groups.
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MSA Safety has closed its $555M purchase of Norway’s Autronica, adding a scaled fixed fire‑ and gas‑detection business to its Cranberry Township base.
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State data show 200,976 Pennsylvanians lost SNAP since last July, with thousands affected in Washington, Greene and Allegheny counties as advocates warn of mounting need.
A late-night bomb scare at the FBI's South Side office sent police to East Carson Street; officials later said the threat was unfounded and the origin is under investigation.
A 22‑year‑old Bentleyville man is jailed after state police say he sexually assaulted a 15‑year‑old in Jefferson Township; a preliminary hearing is set for July 28.
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Neighbors jammed a meeting and formed a legal fund after commissioners opened bids to sell nearly 20 acres beside Fairhaven Park.
Walmart is pursuing the former Rite Aid at 4411 Howley St as a last‑mile delivery hub, prompting neighborhood concerns about traffic and zoning. City code and a zoning notice will shape the next steps.
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Homewood's pool reopens July 10 as a multi‑year park overhaul reaches its next milestone; field and playground will follow in the coming weeks.
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Foggy start, then a Flood Watch Friday, July 10. Heavy storms may cause flash flooding and slow commutes.
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The Pennsylvania Turnpike approved a 3.5% toll increase that takes effect Jan. 3, 2027, nudging per‑mile and segment fees higher across the system.
An early-morning blast flattened a Curwensville-area house and sent two people to the hospital.
An Arnold man was charged after prosecutors say he supplied drugs that led to a New Kensington man’s 2025 overdose. Authorities say a December search found suspected fentanyl and distribution evidence.
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