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Pittsburgh to receive $120 million fund for affordable housing

Soundharjya Babu, Contributor
February 18, 2019

PITTSBURGH - A $120 million project to help solve the affordable housing crisis will begin in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh will be receiving $10 million for the next 12 years from the Housing Opportunity Fund. The Housing Opportunity Fund Department was created to meet the need...

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Project Prom annual giveaway begins, benefits underprivileged teens

Gage Goulding, News Editor
February 18, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- It is almost prom season, and the annual Project Prom giveaway program is getting underway. The Department of Human Services (DHS) and the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) are gearing up to hold their annual event which benefits eligible high school students. According...

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Guns detected at Pennsylvania airport checkpoints slightly increased in 2018

Marlisa Miller, Contributor
February 18, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - More guns were found at TSA checkpoints than ever before. In total, 4,239 firearms were discovered in carry-on bags at checkpoints across the country last year, averaging about 11.6 firearms per day. This was approximately a 7 percent increase nationally in...

A five car accident closes McKees Rocks Bridge late on Feb. 15, 2019.

Pittsburgh police respond to accident on McKees Rocks Bridge

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor
February 17, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- An accident on the McKees Rocks Bridge closed the road throughout the night Friday. Nine people were involved in the accident that took place on the bridge. According to a statement from Allegheny County, five vehicles were involved in the accident. When...

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Hounds draw against Duquesne in preseason play

Jonathan Hanna and Jonathan Hanna
February 16, 2019

PITTSBURGH — At Highmark Stadium, the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC hosted Duquesne University for a preseason match-up with the final score being a 0-0 draw for the two clubs. For what it’s worth, the Hounds are now 2-0-1 on the preseason. Assistant coach Dan Visser said...

Downtown Pittsburgh skyline as seen from PNC Park, home of the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Pirates offering $10 student tickets, other discounts

Gage Goulding, News Editor
February 14, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Pirates are pulling out all the stops in order to fill seats this upcoming season. According to the Pirates website, the baseball club is teaming up with Papa John's Pizza to offer $10 tickets to students for every home game. Papa John's student...

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Pittsburgh receives funding for new blue recycling bins

Jess Zaccarelli, Contributor
February 14, 2019
The Pittsburgh Department of Public Works is expected to receive $350,000 for a new recycling project.
Downtown Pittsburgh as seen from West End Park on a February afternoon.

WalletHub names Pa. one of the best states to retire

Michael Delehanty, Contributor
February 12, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- A recent WalletHub study listed Pennsylvania as one of the best states in which to retire. The research done by WalletHub compared 50 states with 46 key indicators of retirement-friendliness. Some of these indicators were affordability, health-related factors...

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Route 837 East Carson Street Lane to close Monday night

Michael Delehanty, Contributor
February 11, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- Overnight manhole repairs will close a Pittsburgh road beginning Monday night. PennDOT District 11 announced that East Carson Street will close Monday evening, weather permitting. The closure is planned to run from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., according to a statement from...

PennDot traffic cone

Crews to inspect overhead signs on several busy roadways

Gage Goulding, News Editor
February 11, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- Road crews will canvas the Pittsburgh region to inspect the signs that hang over roadways for safety. According to a statement from the PennDOT, crews will inspect signs in various location throughout Allegheny County during the week of Feb. 11-15. During the...