Shapiro, Denouncing Political Violence, Warns Trump Is Inflaming Tensions

Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania, the target of an arson attack this year, argued that political violence like the killing of Charlie Kirk requires universal condemnation.

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$5,000-Per-Plate Dinner Tests Museum Ban on Political Fund-Raisers

Carnegie Museums employees objected that a fund-raiser for a nonprofit with ties to a senator had violated museum policy against renting space for partisan political events.

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Why This Pennsylvania City Put Its Streetlights on a Dimmer

After passing a Dark Sky ordinance to curb light pollution and save energy, Pittsburgh is installing adjustable streetlights.

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Trump Hails $90 Billion in AI Infrastructure Investments at Pennsylvania Summit

Trump administration officials say winning the artificial intelligence race with China is a top priority.

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Corey O’Connor’s Pittsburgh Primary Win Follows His Father’s Footsteps

In Pittsburgh, Corey O’Connor’s victory in the Democratic primary represents a turn from progressive policies — and a chance for him to run the city his father once led.

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O’Connor Wins Democratic Primary for Pittsburgh Mayor, Defeating Incumbent

The outcome is the latest in a string of losses in deep-blue cities that has raised questions about the power of progressive officeholders.

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Pittsburgh’s Mayoral Race Heats Up as Pressure Mounts on Ed Gainey

The Democratic primary for mayor of Pittsburgh on Tuesday has become something of a proxy for the national struggle over the party’s future direction.

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Storm Leaves Thousands Without Power in Northeast, U.S. and Canada

The storm system brought destructive winds to the state, knocking down trees and power lines.

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Canada Drops the Gloves in Tariff Spat, Makes Its Case on U.S. Billboards

The tariffs-are-a-tax messages are targeting residents in places like Pittsburgh that count on Canadian trade.

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Chaos at the V.A.: Inside the DOGE Cuts Disrupting the Veterans Agency

Clinical trials have been delayed, contracts canceled and support staff fired. With deeper cuts coming, some are warning of potential harms to veterans.

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