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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.
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State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta bested fellow Democrat Mark Pinsley on Tuesday to secure his party's nomination for Pennsylvania auditor general.
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A changing of the guard is guaranteed this year in Allegheny County’s 45th Senate District — which has been held since 2010 by former McKeesport Mayor Jim Brewster — and in a House District that covers some of the same ground.
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Voters in two state House districts east of Pittsburgh confirmed the incumbents largely chosen for them by party leaders a year ago.
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First-term U.S. Rep. Summer Lee faced a spirited challenge from Bhavini Patel in a primary race that drew national attention to Pennsylvania's 12th Congressional District. In the 14th Congressional District, Democrat Chris Dziados defeated Ken Bach and will run in November against the incumbent, GOP deputy whip Guy Reschenthaler.
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The Monongalia County Health Department said WVU Medicine alerted officials Sunday that an adult patient living in the county tested positive for the viral infection.
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Tuesday’s primary election put the men on track for an expensive race that's expected to help decide Senate control in the Nov. 5 election. Bob Casey is seeking a fourth term, while David McCormick is a two-time Senate challenger and a former hedge fund CEO who lost narrowly in 2022’s seven-way GOP primary.
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On Pennsylvania’s April 23 primary ballot are races for president, U.S. House and Senate, attorney general, auditor general, treasurer, and more.
Food justice advocates have been calling on the city to put federal pandemic aid toward filling the gaps in the city's food system for years. This year, the city appears poised to do that.
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The Pennsylvania Doula Commission will provide $1,500 to 25 expecting families for doula services.
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Provisional ballots are a backstop to make sure people can vote even when there’s confusion.
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U.S. Forest Service chief visits Pittsburgh on Earth Day, celebrates urban forestry efforts
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Live results for key races, including the 12th Congressional District (Summer Lee v. Bhavini Patel), attorney general, treasurer, auditor general, state Senate and state House.
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Founded in 1983 by Dave Tuttle and Andy Hardie, the shop on Atwood Street, surrounded by Pitt’s urban campus, is a nostalgic touchstone for many university graduates.