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Herm Suplizio was appointed as the city manager of DuBois in 2010, giving him a wide swath of powers over the day-to-day operations of the government. Now, he faces sweeping corruption charges for allegedly stealing more than $600,000 from public accounts.

About 4 million Pennsylvanians live in environmental justice areas, which are often challenged by poor air quality, old housing and infrastructure and limited transportation as a result of a history of disinvestment.

A growing number of states – including Pennsylvania, New Mexico and Massachusetts – are using tax forms to point people toward lower-cost health coverage available through state insurance marketplaces. @Sarah_Boden.has the details:.

Tai is beginning to make a name nationally as a magician who goes beyond sleight of hand, card tricks and mind reading. Rather, @ODriscoll1bill reports magical elements are weaved into a show combining audience interactions, monologue and performance art.

Allegheny County will receive $10 million from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to purchase four new electric buses as part of an effort to improve local air quality. @jillianforstadt reports the buses will serve PRT routes in the Mon Valley.

Police from the University of Pittsburgh and the city police bureau responded to a series of calls about an active shooter on Pitt's campus late last night. The school said in an early morning tweet those calls were 'unfounded.'.

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At Pitt, Adam Lowenstein is a professor of English and Film and Media Studies. @ODriscoll1bill reports he’s internationally recognized for his focus on horror films and their cultural impact.

Carnegie Museum of Natural History scientists have identified a new species that lived more than 300-million years ago. @Sarah_Boden reports fossils of Melanedaphodon provide an early example of a land vertebrate with teeth adapted for eating plants.

Local feral cat colonies are beginning to enter “kitten season,” a period of warmer months where feral litters become more common. In response, local animal welfare organizations are encouraging trap, neuter, vaccinate, and release programs.

At least 38 elementary schools in north-central Pennsylvania have closed over the past decade, forcing students and staff to adapt to more crowded schools, longer commutes, and larger class sizes.

East Palestine residents are worrying about the health impacts of vinyl chloride exposure after the derailment. A similar accident occurred 10 years ago in Paulsboro, N.J., and some residents there are still worried about how it has affected their health.

In his May 28 visit to Heinz Hall, @ODriscoll1bill reports Porter will front a five-piece band and perform songs from throughout his career, including tunes from “Kinky Boots” and 10 songs from his forthcoming album, “The Black Mona Lisa.”.

Democratic Sen. Bob Casey will seek a fourth term in office, bringing the power of incumbency and unmatched name recognition in Pennsylvania politics to his party’s defense of a seat in a critical presidential battleground state.

While the number of home loans given increased, @jillianforstadt reports only 7% of all dollars loaned in 2021 went to residents in Pittsburgh’s majority-Black neighborhoods, while 90.3% went to majority-white neighborhoods.

The poll shows County Treasurer John Weinstein and City Controller Michael Lamb are in a pitched battle for the lead. @CPotterPgh reports state Rep. Sara Innamorato is in third.

Esmirna Jiménez's work is an example of what culturally-competent tax services could look like for a segment of the population that isn’t often thought of when it comes to tax time.