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Senators calls for Trump admin to end contract with Pittsburgh-based juvenile detention center housing immigrant children U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden called on the Trump administration on Friday to terminate a contract the federal government awarded a Pittsburgh-based juvenile detention...

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Sen. John Fetterman quickly backs Trump's new DHS pick after Kristi Noem is fired WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Fetterman immediately threw his support behind Donald Trump’s new pick to lead the Department of Homeland...

Sen. John Fetterman quickly backs Trump's new DHS pick after Kristi Noem is fired www.post-gazette.com/news/politic... by @samjanesch.bsky.social

Advocates urge Gov. Josh Shapiro to close juvenile detention center plagued by sexual abuse claims In summer 2024, horrific claims alleging decades of sexual abuse at juvenile detention centers throughout Pennsylvania run by Pittsburgh-based Abraxas...

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What the Strait of Hormuz has to do with the price of gasoline in Oakdale Now would be a good time for consumers of pretty much anything to find the Strait of Hormuz on a map to see why it matters for the price of gasoline in...

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John Fetterman prepares to vote ‘no’ on reining in Trump on Iran as other Democrats decry ‘unnecessary’ war WASHINGTON — As Congress prepared to vote on whether to rein in the American assault on Iran, U.S. Sen. John Fetterman joined Pennsylvania...

John Fetterman prepares to vote ‘no’ on reining in Trump on Iran as other Democrats decry ‘unnecessary’ war www.post-gazette.com/news/politic... by @samjanesch.bsky.social

Shapiro calls GOP state senator's criticism about arson attack aftermath 'shameful' In a brief radio interview Friday morning, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said recent comments from a Republican senator were “shameful” and...

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As Pa.’s bird flu cases surge, farmers and agriculture leaders warn of possible effects on poultry industry State officials and Western Pennsylvania farmers are warning of possible threats to Pennsylvania’s multibillion-dollar poultry industry as the highly...

As Pa.’s bird flu cases surge, farmers and agriculture leaders warn of possible effects on poultry industry www.post-gazette.com/news/health/... by @lpshachnow.bsky.social

With the post-Cold-War period over, military leaders look to Pittsburgh for innovation During the Cold War, the threat of the Soviet Union drove the U.S. to supercharge its military and industrial strength — until the USSR collapsed...

With the post-Cold-War period over, military leaders look to Pittsburgh for innovation www.post-gazette.com/business/tec... by @chloejad.bsky.social

Community, lawmakers rally in support of Sewickley father arrested by ICE as daughter undergoes cancer treatment The immigration arrest of a Sewickley father — whose daughter is battling cancer — has drawn outrage across the suburban Ohio River community...

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Snowy week on tap for Pittsburgh as East Coast digs out from record-setting blizzard After a massive nor’easter dumped more than 2 feet of snow on parts of the East Coast but skirted Western Pennsylvania, scattered snow showers and...

Snowy week on tap for Pittsburgh as East Coast digs out from record-setting blizzard www.post-gazette.com/news/weather... by @lpshachnow.bsky.social

Beyond the betrayal: Decades after displacement, Seneca Nation seeks a voice in the future of the Kinzua Dam WARREN, Pa. Maurice “Moe” John made a promise to his father. Now a councillor in Seneca Nation, he was just 12 years old, sitting on a hillside...

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Allegheny County race among key special elections that could shape power in Harrisburg HARRISBURG — When voters go to the polls Tuesday for a pair of special elections — including one in Allegheny County — it will ring the...

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Federal funding freeze stalls growth for Western Pennsylvania small businesses Despite a push from the Trump administration to unleash American competitiveness, Congress has failed to reauthorize the nation’s largest innovation...

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'Potentially dangerous' ice jams are forming along the Allegheny River north of Pittsburgh The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning Friday for areas north of Allegheny County as river ice jams threaten the region’s waterways. The...

'Potentially dangerous' ice jams are forming along the Allegheny River north of Pittsburgh www.post-gazette.com/news/weather... by @lpshachnow.bsky.social

After calling the police for help, a Brentwood man was arrested by ICE at court Maklim Escalante called Brentwood police to report that a drunken man had shown up to his house uninvited and tried to force his way in, according to police...

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As community needs increase, Pittsburgh-area mosques aim to answer the call during Ramadan At least 1,000 people are expected to gather at the Muslim Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh in Monroeville for each of the roughly 30 nights of Ramadan,...

As community needs increase, Pittsburgh-area mosques aim to answer the call during Ramadan www.post-gazette.com/news/faith-r... by @lpshachnow.bsky.social

Pittsburgh fish fry guide 2026: Where to find a fry near you Ash Wednesday on Feb. 18 officially kicks off the 40-day Lenten season. With it comes the Catholic tradition of not eating meat on Fridays — and...

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How Allegheny County’s tax base is collapsing — one appeal at a time Michael Ernette knew his property taxes were too high when he faced a stark decision: pay what he owed or let the aging pipes beneath his home freeze again...

How Allegheny County’s tax base is collapsing — one appeal at a time www.post-gazette.com/business/dev... by @madaleinerubin.bsky.social & @jrcloutier.com

Despite warning signs, Pennsylvania failed to take action in massive fraud case After weeks of investigating the inner workings of a giant investment company with ties to Pittsburgh, Toni Caiazzo Neff said she tried to do the right...

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Carnegie Mellon receives second-most foreign funding of any U.S. university, federal data show Carnegie Mellon University receives the second highest amount in foreign funding of any university in the country, trailing just behind Harvard University, according...

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Sen. John Fetterman says DHS shutdown 'will have no functional impact' as the only Democrat to vote for funding WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Fetterman, arguing that withholding new funding for immigration enforcement will do little to strengthen guardrails...

Sen. John Fetterman says DHS shutdown 'will have no functional impact' as the only Democrat to vote for funding www.post-gazette.com/news/politic... by @samjanesch.bsky.social

As East Palestine grapples with train derailment’s toxic aftermath, a House bill threatens to gut some protections The first indication that something was wrong was the sound of sirens.  They were constant. Fire trucks raced up and down Bacon Avenue for several...

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Pine-Richland suspends controversial library book policy, considers major revisions A controversial library book policy has been suspended as the Pine-Richland School Board considers drastic changes to the document that last year spurred...

Pine-Richland suspends controversial library book policy, considers major revisions www.post-gazette.com/news/educati... by @megantomasic.bsky.social

As ICE actions dip into more communities, uncertainty and wariness spread Last Thursday, health care workers in UPMC Mercy’s bustling emergency room were a little startled by a patient brought in during the early afternoon...

"You’re seeing these people and you can’t see their expressions or their faces." As ICE actions dip into more communities, uncertainty and wariness spread www.post-gazette.com/news/crime-c... via @post-gazette.com

Shapiro, Garrity divided over spending in spotlight amid renewed Pa. budget battle Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed $53 billion spending plan for 2026-27 shows that neither he nor Republican state Treasurer Stacy Garrity is shying away...

Shapiro, Garrity divided over spending in spotlight amid renewed Pa. budget battle www.post-gazette.com/news/politic... by @benkail.bsky.social

Jose Flores of Oakmont released by ICE amid pressure from state, local leaders Jose Flores, the Oakmont man whose recent detention by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement sparked outcry from advocates and questions from borough...

Jose Flores of Oakmont released by ICE amid pressure from state, local leaders www.post-gazette.com/news/politic... by @benkail.bsky.social

Sen. John Fetterman's PACs get an assist from major GOP donors as other fundraising drops WASHINGTON — Ed Glazer, the billionaire owner of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, cut more than a few sizable checks to politicians in recent...

Sen. John Fetterman's PACs get an assist from major GOP donors as other fundraising drops www.post-gazette.com/news/politic... by @samjanesch.bsky.social

Pittsburgh-area police agencies struggle to navigate surge in ICE activity As protesters poured into the street in bitter cold outside the Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office in the South Side on Tuesday night, Pittsburgh...

Pittsburgh-area police agencies struggle to navigate surge in ICE activity www.post-gazette.com/news/crime-c... by Jacob Geanous and @meganguzapg.bsky.social

Jason Richey, Allegheny County GOP chair, running for lieutenant governor Jason Richey, a Pittsburgh-native attorney who ran for governor in 2022 and has chaired the Allegheny County GOP for about a year, is running for lieutenant...

Jason Richey, Allegheny County GOP chair, running for lieutenant governor www.post-gazette.com/news/politic... by @benkail.bsky.social

Western Pa. school districts spend thousands to maintain unused schools community members want to see revitalized The former Knoxville Middle School sits silent in the middle of the Knoxville neighborhood of Pittsburgh, darkness radiating behind windows not yet boarded...

The Post-Gazette sent Right-To-Know requests to Allegheny County school districts to examine how much is being spent to upkeep closed schools. This is what @megantomasic.bsky.social found. www.post-gazette.com/news/educati...