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Experts Explain What Was Behind “The Greatest Sunset I’ve Ever Seen”

A forecast of storms never materialized in the Pittsburgh area Thursday. Instead, the skies were filled with something rarely seen.

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This Week in Pittsburgh History: The Grand Opening of the Great Allegheny Passage

It was nine years ago that the 35-year project was finally completed.

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Steelers Don’t Go Far For First Round Draft Pick: Kenny Pickett Is It

Watch the call from Coach Tomlin, the announcement in Las Vegas and Pickett's reaction from his home in New Jersey.

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Remembering Pittsburgh Radio and Television Reporter Stu Emry

Emry, whose career spanned three decades, passed away Thursday at the age of 88.

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Two Pittsburgh Officials Test Positive for COVID-19

"I hope my diagnosis can serve as a reminder to all of us to remain vigilant in the face of the ongoing pandemic,” Mayor Ed Gainey said.

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Drop Off Your Dangerous Household Chemicals at PPG Paints Arena

The recycling event is April 16, but you must register in advance.

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This Week in Pittsburgh History: Before Tossing Out First Pitch, Michael Keaton Unloads on Pirates’ Ownership

The Academy Award winning actor's criticisms more than a decade ago are still being heard today.

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This Week in Pittsburgh History: Councilwoman Michelle Madoff Hosts Party in the Bathroom

Madoff became one of the most colorful members of City Council during her 15 years in office.

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This Week in Pittsburgh History: An Alligator in the Sewer System?

The late radio host, John Cigna, dreamed up several memorable April Fool's pranks.

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This Week in Pittsburgh History: The St. Patrick’s Day Flood

The flood is considered one of the region's worst natural disasters.

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This Week in Pittsburgh History: The Storm of the Century

Watch video from when Pittsburgh experienced its largest single-day snowfall in history.

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This Week in Pittsburgh History: The Steelers and Pirates Visit the White House

It was a rare visit by two championship teams from the same city in the same year.

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This Week in Pittsburgh History: Pitt Helps Train Cadets For World War II

At one point, 1,000 soldiers preparing for war were living in the Cathedral of Learning.

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This Week in Pittsburgh History: ‘Snowmageddon’ Paralyzes The City

More than 20 inches of snow fell in a single day.

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Pittsburgh Public Safety Releases First Images of The Fern Hollow Bridge Collapse

The photos show first responders surveying the damage shortly after the bridge fell on Friday, January 28, and as the bus was lifted out of the ravine three days later.

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Photo Gallery: Forbes Avenue Bridge Collapse

Jane Dudley, an assistant creative director at the University of Pittsburgh, heard the collapse while shoveling snow Friday morning.

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10 People Escape Serious Injury in Forbes Avenue Bridge Collapse

The bridge carrying Forbes Avenue over Fern Hollow Creek gave way an hour before sunrise, sending a Port Authority bus and several other vehicles into the ravine below.

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After 18 Years with Steelers, Ben Roethlisberger Officially Retires

Surrounded by his family, Roethlisberger made the announcement in a video message, rather than holding a press conference.

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This Week in Pittsburgh History: The Love Affair That Led to an Infamous Jail Break

More than a century ago, two Canadian brothers housed at the Allegheny County Jail while awaiting execution escaped with the help of the warden's wife.

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This Week in Pittsburgh History: The City Records Its Coldest Day Ever

The record-setting day occurred during a frigid cold snap when the low temperature was below zero for four straight days.

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This Week in Pittsburgh History: The Local Connections to a Super Bowl Upset

Three men with deep Pittsburgh-area connections played key roles in what's considered one of the greatest upsets in sports history.

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If That Was a Meteor Exploding Over Pittsburgh Saturday, It Wasn’t the First Time

Similar events occurred in 2015 and 1938 over the skies of Western Pennsylvania.

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Best Restaurants and Hot Properties Lead Our Top Stories of the Year

Find out what 10 stories attracted the most attention in 2021.

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This Week in Pittsburgh History: Mario Lemieux Returns to the Ice After His First Retirement

After a more than three-year break, the superstar reassured fans within seconds that he had not lost any of his magic on the ice.

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This Week in Pittsburgh History: “Sudden Death,” Shot in Pittsburgh, Opens in Theaters

There are plenty of familiar faces in the movie, including Mike Lange, Paul Steigerwald and several Penguins players.

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This Week in Pittsburgh History: Pitt Running Back Tony Dorsett Wins the Heisman Trophy

A senior in 1976, Dorsett led Pitt to its first National Championship since 1937.

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Why Is Our 6th Annual Ultimate House Delayed?

Lawrenceville Lofts, a 24-unit luxury condominium on Butler Street, was supposed to be open for public tours in the fall of 2021. Find out what happened.

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This Week in Pittsburgh History: Mayor Richard Caliguiri Announces Plans for Renaissance II

The plan resulted in significant changes to the city’s skyline but was offset by a sharp downturn in the local economy.

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This Week in Pittsburgh History: Mean Joe Greene’s Jersey Is Retired

Watch as some of his former teammates joined thousands of fans to honor Greene, only the second Pittsburgh Steelers player to have his number officially retired.

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Allegheny County Health Department Director Urges Parents to Get Children the COVID Vaccine

Pending approval from the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, children ages 5 to 11 could be eligible for shots as early as next week.

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This Week in Pittsburgh History: Sidney Crosby Scores His First Hat Trick

Take a look back at one of the most significant moments in his incredible career.

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A Different Kind of Hat Trick as Coach Mike Sullivan Sets a Penguins’ Record

With a victory Saturday over the Chicago Blackhawks, Sullivan became the winningest coach in Pens history. The celebration afterward had everyone in stitches.

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This Week in Pittsburgh History: The Pirates Win Two World Series

On the same day in 1971 and 1979, the Pirates defeated the same team to become World Champions.

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2021 40 Under 40 Honoree: Dr. Syed Bukhari

“Going to those clinics and talking to those patients and treating them and the way they were thankful, that really made me proud.”

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2021 40 Under 40 Honoree: Dr. Taylor Abel

“Forty percent of children have epilepsy that doesn’t respond to medications. And all of those should be considered for the highest level of care and potential surgery.”

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Allegheny County Health Director “Optimistic” as COVID Vaccinations Increase

Dr. Debra Bogen says she's hopeful the region is about to turn the corner on the latest wave of infections.

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Ten Evenings Lecture Series Opens with “The Vanishing Half” author Brit Bennett

Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures' 2021 events will be virtual with a return to the Carnegie Music Hall in January.

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This Week in Pittsburgh History: The Crash of USAir Flight 427

The accident led to the most extensive aviation investigation in world history.

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Why a Pirates Lineup Made History 50 Years Ago This Week

The Pirates won the World Series in 1971, but the team did something just as significant during the regular season a half century ago. The accomplishment was recognized on the CBS Evening News Wednesday night.

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This Week in Pittsburgh History: Digging Begins for Ft. Pitt Tunnels

Construction of the tunnels and the Ft. Pitt Bridge were key parts of Pittsburgh's First Renaissance.

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Step Back in Time In a Video Tour of Pittsburgh’s Past Stadiums

A YouTube channel revisits the sites of Three Rivers and Pitt Stadiums, Forbes Field and the Civic Arena.

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Allegheny County Stops Short of Mask Mandate – For Now

Instead, County Executive Rich Fitzgerald is “strongly recommending” everyone, vaccinated or not, wear a mask when in indoor spaces away from home.

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More Pittsburgh on Netflix: Watch Trailers of Projects Shot Here

The film “Sweet Girl,” starring Jason Momoa, and the series “The Chair,” starring Sandra Oh, will both hit the streaming service next month.

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From TVs to Tires – Where You Can Dump the Stuff Trash Haulers Won’t Take

The Pennsylvania Resource Council is hosting a number of recycling events, and the first one is Saturday.

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Allegheny County “In a Really Good Place Right Now” When It Comes to COVID-19

Despite very few cases of the virus locally, health officials warn the pandemic is not over.

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How Effective Has The COVID Vaccine Been in Allegheny County?

There have been several hundred "breakthrough" cases out of more than 600,000 fully vaccinated residents.

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Pennsylvania Sets Date to End Mask Mandate

The news comes as the state's other COVID mitigation rules are about to be lifted.

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This Week in Pittsburgh History: Greater Pittsburgh Airport Opens

The terminal, the largest in the U.S. when it opened in 1952, would last 40 years before being replaced.

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Why Patience Is Key After You Get Your COVID Vaccination

Some people in Allegheny County who had been vaccinated later tested positive for the virus.

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