Oliver Morrison
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The war in Gaza has dominated media coverage of the race for the Democratic primary nomination for the 12th Congressional district, especially in areas like Squirrel Hill. But many voters in the district say their concerns lie closer to home. In McKeesport, for example, the Versailles Avenue Bridge has been closed since 2022 because of its deteriorating condition.
Katie Blackley
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The Wheel Mill, Pittsburgh’s indoor bike park in Homewood, was one of few such facilities in the United States. The 80,000-square-foot park closed its doors last month. Plans are in place to fill the space with pickleball courts while the biking community reimagines what might be possible elsewhere.
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