Thousands of employees at federal contractors do not have whistleblower protections despite 2013 law
A whistleblower reported issues at an affordable housing complex to HUD. But a gap in the law meant she wasn’t protected from retaliation.
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Amidst continued tensions and violence in Gaza and Israel, students at the University of Pittsburgh organized a sit-in outside of the Cathedral of Learning on Tuesday. According to organizers and the protest flier, the group intends to occupy the space until Friday or as long as possible.
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Grab your black and yellow and head to Pittsburgh Yinzerfest, or check out a performance of "Andy Warhol in Iran" — here's what to do in Pittsburgh this weekend.
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Educators, events staff, cleaning staff and more at the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh voted Wednesday to join the United Steelworkers.
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Haley won almost 17% of Pennsylvania’s primary vote Tuesday, to Trump’s 83%, despite not campaigning for president since she ended her bid in early March. Should those Haley GOP voters refuse to support Trump in November, it could prove a damaging blow to his prospects for victory in Pennsylvania and, possibly, reelection.
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Allegheny County Council shoots down own member’s nomination to Southwestern Pennsylvania CommissionThe move came after some council members of council and county residents raised concerns about remarks Bob Macey made at a March meeting.
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One lesson of this year’s primary election seems to be that it’s hard to win a race with only a single issue, or with a focus on a single demographic or geographic base. Both of those problems were evident in the battle for the Democratic nomination for the 12th Congressional district.
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"The Passion of Mary Cardwell Dawson," a play with music, honors the struggles of the Pittsburgh-based founder of the National Negro Opera Company.
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Pittsburgh Public Schools is part of a first-of-its-kind partnership with the NCAA and Pittsburgh Steelers to help families stay on top of each league’s academic requirements for prospective athletes.
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So what’s special about Sudden Little Thrills, the brand new festival that announced its inaugural lineup last week?
The proposed ordinance would trigger an immediate reassessment while also establishing criteria for reassessments in the future.
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The measure from Rep. Donna Bullock (D-Philadelphia) would require companies to estimate the total environmental impact of new or expanded plants on environmental justice areas.
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State Representatives Jessica Benham and Valerie Gaydos stood with other state and federal lawmakers Wednesday to call for new regulations of pharmacy benefit managers.
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Several Pennsylvania House incumbents faced serious challenges during Tuesday’s primary election. At least two lost.
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Some counties are rejecting primary mail ballots that are missing the last two digits of the year, despite the Department of State’s advice to count them.
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Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm visited the Cleveland-Cliffs Butler Works in Lyndora, Pa. on Monday to tout the Biden administration’s investments and policies supporting American-made steel.