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July 8, 2026
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Do data centers impact our physical health? Studies are few and far between.
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By By WHITNEY DOWNARD Pennsylvania 
July 7, 2026
Capital-Star Data centers fuel the ever-growing demand for social media, artificial intelligence and streaming services, allowing people to access a plethora of entertainment options and streamline ev...
Hundreds rally against taxing skill games in Pennsylvania like casino slot machines
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By By PETER HALL Pennsylvania 
June 26, 2026
Capital-Star The Ephraim Slaughter American Legion Post in Harrisburg is a refuge for veterans navigating their return home after war, Commander Stephen Holmes said. The skill game machines that enter...
The feds have embraced medical marijuana. Now what?
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May 30, 2026
The feds have embraced medical marijuana. Now what? by Amanda Watford, Pennsylvania Capital-Star May 29, 2026 The U.S. Department of Justice’s recent decision to downgrade the drug classification for ...
Fresh Start, Fresh Planet
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5 Steps to Reduce Waste During Spring Cleaning
May 22, 2026
FEATURE IMPACT As the days get longer and the weather improves, many people often find the motivation to refresh their homes – and their habits. Spring cleaning is a perfect opportunity to reset, reor...
Advocates say teens need a voice as Pittsburgh officials weigh youth policies
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By By JULIA BURDELSKI TribLive 
May 22, 2026
Weeks after a controversial policy restricting unaccompanied minors in Market Square took effect, advocates urged Pittsburgh officials to include young people in conversations about potential solution...
Prepare a yard for evening entertaining
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May 1, 2026
Metro Creative Services Even when the sun goes down, the opportunity to entertain outdoors is still possible. Transforming a backyard into an evening oasis does not necessarily require major renovatio...
Is a sunroom right for you?
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May 1, 2026
Metro Creative Services There is no denying the appeal of a sunroom. Sunrooms bring more of the outdoors inside by bridging the gap between home and yard. Demand is shifting, with more than 61 percent...
Distinctive Form with Powerful Impact
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April 24, 2026
FEATURE IMPACT From fully equipped outdoor kitchens to cozy lounge seating and thoughtfully designed landscaping, outdoor living upgrades have become some of the most sought-after renovations for toda...
Pa. auditor general says Motor Voter system works, but improvements needed
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By By CARTER WALKER Votebeat 
April 22, 2026
Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for Votebeat Pennsylvania’s free newsletter here. HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania’s M...
NFL Draft for Dummies
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Answers to questions about Pittsburgh’s biggest sports bonanza
By By RACHEL WILKINSON TribLive 
April 20, 2026
It’s been nearly two years since the official announcement that Pittsburgh would host the 2026 NFL Draft, set for April 23-25. The countdown clock is ticking down, the Draft stage (as of this writing)...
Ticks are the backyard threat people in southwestern Pa. keep ignoring
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April 18, 2026
By DANIELLE TUFTS Assistant Professor of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology and Immunology, University of Pittsburgh AND EMILY BACHE Ph.D. student in School of Public Health, University of Pittsburg...
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By By MEGAN TROTTER TribLive 
April 18, 2026
With one week before a thousands of people descend on Pittsburgh for the 2026 NFL Draft, some who hoped to cash in by listing rental properties may be disappointed. While most city hotels were fully b...
412 Food Rescue to host dinner with leftover NFL Draft food
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By By MEGAN SWIFT TribLive 
April 17, 2026
Amid the extensive NFL Draft planning process, 412 Food Rescue has been planning an event of its own — utilizing uneaten food from the draft to host a dinner. 412 Food Rescue said it’s coordinating wi...
City officials hope sky’s the limit for Downtown Pittsburgh following NFL Draft
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By By JULIA BURDELSKI TribLive 
April 17, 2026
New retailers, art installations and even a small museum are popping up throughout Downtown Pittsburgh in the lead-up to the 2026 NFL Draft — and officials hope they remain long after the event. Mayor...
Hotline for Pa. farmers sees major drop in calls, texts amid mental health crisis
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By By MARLEY PARISH Spotlight PA State College 
April 16, 2026
This story was produced by the State College regional bureau of Spotlight PA, an independent, nonpartisan newsroom dedicated to investigative and public-service journalism for Pennsylvania. Sign up fo...