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A Pittsburgh Transit Authority bus sits on the Fern Hollow Bridge in Pittsburgh after it collapsed in this on Jan. 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Pittsburgh proposes a $500,000 payment to settle bridge collapse lawsuits

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Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is covered by U.S. Secret Service agents at a campaign rally, Saturday, July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pa. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Thomas Matthew Crooks update: Everything we now know about Donald Trump’s would-be assassin

By Lindsey McPherson - The Washington Times

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Steelers prepare to start Justin Fields against the Broncos while Russell Wilson deals with injury

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Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event at Central Wisconsin Airport, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Mosinee, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Trump threatens to jail adversaries in escalating rhetoric ahead of pivotal debate

By Michael Goldberg and Jill Colvin and Scott Bauer - Associated Press

In this combination of photos taken in Pennsylvania, Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at a campaign event, Aug. 18, 2024, in Rochester, left, and Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event, Aug. 19, 2024, in York. (AP Photo)

Little debate that Pennsylvania is key as Harris and Trump prep for Philly showdown

By Marc Levy - Associated Press

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Patrick Corbin delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Jones’ gem lifts Pirates to split with Nationals

By Wes Crosby - Associated Press

The scoreboard at PNC Park announces the postponement of a baseball game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Washington Nationals in Pittsburgh, Friday, Sept. 6, 2024. It will be played as part of a split doubleheader beginning a 1:35p Saturday, Sept 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Nationals vs. Pirates game postponed by rain, doubleheader set for Saturday

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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson looks downfield during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Detroit Lions, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Mike Tomlin and the new-look Pittsburgh Steelers offense are feeling the ‘angst’ as 2024 begins

By Will Graves - Associated Press

FILE - President Joe Biden, left, and Vice President Kamala Harris speak in Largo, Md., Aug. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough, File)

Harris set to oppose sale of U.S. Steel to Japanese firm during joint Pennsylvania event with Biden

By Colleen Long and Will Weissert - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson looks downfield during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Detroit Lions, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Steelers hand over their offense to veteran quarterback Wilson

By Will Graves - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Steelers nose tackle Breiden Fehoko (96) works against center Zach Frazier (54) during the NFL football team's training camp in Latrobe, Pa., Thursday, July 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Pittsburgh Steelers put center Nate Herbig on IR, clearing the way for Zach Frazier to start

By Will Graves - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes throws during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Thursday, July 11, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)

Pittsburgh’s Paul Skenes to start All-Star Game for NL after just 11 major league starts

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TUnited States Steel Corporation Research Technology Center in Munhall, Pa., is shown, Thursday, June 27, 2024. Generations of Pittsburghers have worked at steel mills, rooted for the Steelers or ridden the rollercoaster at Kennywood amusement park, giving them a bird's eye view of the massive smokestacks of Edgar Thomson Works, the region's last blast furnace. Now, steel town USA's most storied steel company, U.S. Steel, is on the cusp of being bought by Japanese steelmaker Nippon Steel Corp. in a deal that is kicking up an election-year political maelstrom across America's industrial heartland. (AP Photo/Patrick Orsagos)

Sale of U.S. Steel kicks up a political storm, but Pittsburgh isn’t Steeltown USA anymore

By Marc Levy and Patrick Orsagos - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes throws during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Thursday, July 11, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)

Rookie Skenes pitches seven no-hit innings as the Pirates blank the Brewers

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Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jared Jones delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, July 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Pirates shutting down rookie pitcher Jared Jones for at least 2 weeks with right lat strain

By Will Graves - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Pirates' Paul Skenes meets with reporters before a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Pittsburgh, Friday, May 10, 2024. Skenes will make his Major League debut Saturday against the Cubs. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Paul Skenes ready to deliver on hype as prized Pirates rookie prepares for major league debut

By Will Graves - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes throws in the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays in Port Charlotte, Fla., Monday, March 4, 2024. Skenes has a 0.53 ERA through five starts at Triple-A this season, but Pirates general manager Ben Cherington said Wednesday the club is in no rush to call up the top overall pick in the 2023 draft. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)

Pirates to call up top pitching prospect Skenes for his major league debut

By Will Graves - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins assistant coach Todd Reirden, center, gives instructions during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024 in Pittsburgh. The Pittsburgh Penguins fired assistant coach Todd Reirden on Friday, May 3, 2024, just over two weeks after the organization missed out on the playoffs for a second straight season. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Pittsburgh Penguins fire assistant coach Todd Reirden after missing out on the playoffs

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President Joe Biden speaks at a campaign event at United Steelworkers Headquarters, Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in Pittsburgh, Pa. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

In Pennsylvania, Biden deflects culpability for high inflation, courts working class in battleground

By Jeff Mordock - The Washington Times

President Joe Biden waves as he arrives on Air Force One at Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport, Tuesday, April 16, 2024, in Scranton, Pa. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Biden returns to his Scranton, Pennsylvania, roots to pitch his plan for higher taxes on the rich

By Chris Megerian - Associated Press