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Major Project Begins To Reduce Flooding In Pittsburgh Neighborhoods
Two Pittsburgh neighborhoods will reap the benefits of a $6.8 million undertaking to minimize the flooding risks in their communities.
Eric Heyl, Patch Staff
Eric Heyl, Patch Staff
- Pittsburgh, PA
Patch Pittsburgh Field Editor Eric Heyl has three decades of experience as a reporter, editor and columnist. From 1999 to 2016, he was the lead metro columnist for the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, where his work won numerous national, state and local awards. He's the former president of the National Society of Newspaper Columnists and current president of the National Society of Newspaper Columnists Education Foundation, which provides scholarships to collegiate newspaper columnists. Heyl lives in Pittsburgh with his wife and two daughters.
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PA Licensed Gun Dealers Facing Potentially Stricter Guidelines
Legislation pending in the state House could prompt several significant changes for Pennsylvania licensed gun dealers.
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Cranberry Autumnfest Coming: See Details Here
Cranberry is about to kick-start the transition from summer to fall.
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2 Measles Deaths Confirmed In PA, Marking First Fatalities In 35 Years From The Virus
The first two measles fatalities in the country this year have occurred in Pennsylvania, the state Department of Health announced.
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Pittsburgh Eatery Hit With Consumer Alert
Find out here what was discovered during a recent inspection of this Pittsburgh restaurant.
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Kennywood's Phantom Fall Fest Up For National Recognition
Phantom Fall Fest is vying to be named one of the nation's top 10 amusement park Halloween events.
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Man Fatally Shot In Pittsburgh-Area Community
A man died Monday following a shooting in a Pittsburgh-area borough.
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2nd Amtrak Daily Pittsburgh To New York Train: When It Will Launch
Amtrak's long-awaited second daily Pennsylvanian train trip between Pittsburgh and New York is coming soon.
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Popular Pittsburgh TV Personality Leaving Town
A well-known Pittsburgh TV correspondent has decided to move out of the country.
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NFL Team Owner Arrested Near Pittsburgh
The primary owner of an NFL team was taken into custody and criminally charged in a small town near Pittsburgh.
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New Disney-Themed Steelers T-Shirt Debuts
You might be surprised at which Disney character has been chosen to appear on a new Steelers T-shirt.
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Pittsburgh-Area Man Held On Child Pornography Charges
A Pittsburgh-area man is accused of having inappropriate contact with a minor.
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PennWest California Student Soccer Player Slain: Latest Info
Vigils were held over the weekend to honor the memory of Karoline Heintz.
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Body Pulled From Pittsburgh River
Police are investigating after a man's body was discovered in the Monongahela River on Sunday.
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Pittsburgh Plates: A Bad Week For Area Restaurants
Time to satisfy your appetite for Pittsburgh's latest bar and restaurant news.
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Pittsburgh-Area Child Abuse Probe Leads To Bomb Squad Being Summoned
Police made a surprising discovery while investigating a reported incident of child abuse.
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More Parkway North Road Closures, Lane Restrictions Announced
The Jacks Run Bridge project again will trigger inconvenience on the Parkway North.
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Consumer Alert Issued For Pittsburgh Eatery
The Allegheny County Health Department discovered some unappetizing things while inspecting this Pittsburgh restaurant.
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Measles Case Surfaces In Pittsburgh
UPMC and the Allegheny County Health Department have confirmed a UPMC Children's Hospital patient has been diagnosed with measles.
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PennWest California Student Stabbling Death: How It Unfolded
Police gave a chilling account of how Karoline Heintz's boyfriend allegedly killed her and left the college student's body in her Jeep.
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