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With case counts holding steady, rising hospital admissions appear to have driven the CDC’s decision to change the COVID-19 community level to “high.” However, backlogged hospitalization data from the past month accounted for more than half of the 116 admissions reported by the health department on Thursday. Last week, the county reported 46 new hospitalizations.
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A judge deciding if three Pennsylvania counties have to certify May primary vote counts including ballots lacking dates on their return envelopes learned this week that a fourth county is in the same situation — and there may be more.
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An audit of Pittsburgh's Department of Mobility and Infrastructure found that the agency needs more staff to adequately manage the city's streets, bridges and sidewalks.
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The five-member Turnpike Commission approved an across-the-board fee hike for the 15th time in a row.
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Pittsburgh’s three rivers are filled with all sorts of vessels when the weather’s nice. The Point of Pittsburgh Sailing League teaches local teens the basics of sailing, from the equipment to maneuvering the city’s waterways.
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Pennsylvania lawmakers recently allocated $45 million to help counties administer elections. But county leaders say while more funding is welcome, additional provisions in the bill might actually make their jobs harder — not easier.
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The company has stuck to its schedule for developing the technology behind its autonomous trucking system. But supply chain constraints will stop it from deploying the program at a large scale before late 2024, a year later than planned, executives said Wednesday.
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The annual event is also offering free eye and hearing care to patients this year. The clinic runs Friday and Saturday. Income verification is not required
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