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Erika Beras

Behavioral Health Reporter

Deanna Garcia

General Assignment Reporter

Kevin Gavin

Director of Internships & Training

Paul Guggenheimer

Host, Essential Pittsburgh

Mark Nootbaar

Senior News Editor

Larkin Page-Jacobs

Reporter/Host, All Things Considered

Josh Raulerson

Host, Morning Edition & Speaking Volumes

Bob Studebaker

90.5 WESA Production Director; Host & Operations Manager for JazzWorks

Helen Wigger

90.5 WESA Operations Manager & JazzWorks Host

Mary Wilson

Capitol Reporter

New to the 'Burgh? Here's 8 Handy Do’s and Don’ts

It can be hard to jump into a new location without understanding the local customs, and Pittsburgh, friendly as it might be, is wrapped in layers of

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New Law Gives Victims a Voice on Release of Offenders

Ellen Gregory Robb of Montgomery County had been a victim of domestic violence at the hands of her husband, Rafael Robb, for many years — until one...

Squabble over Business Tax as School Problems Loom Larger

Three big issues have dominated the state budget debate, but with less than two weeks before June 30, one lawmaker is suggesting poor schools are...

New to the 'Burgh? Here's 8 Handy Do’s and Don’ts

It can be hard to jump into a new location without understanding the local customs, and Pittsburgh, friendly as it might be, is wrapped in layers...

For House GOP, Repealing Wage Law 'Integral' to Transportation Bill

Negotiations over a $2.5 billion plan to fix Pennsylvania's roads and bridges could include getting rid of state-set wages that increase the cost...

Senate GOP Calls Its Alcohol Sales Plan A 'Starting Point'

State Senate GOP leaders have presented a counter-offer to the state House's liquor privatization plan, though they admit they don't yet have the...

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