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Light Rail Maintenance: Plan Ahead for Changes
01:44|Pittsburgh Regional Transit riders, brace for light rail changes! Two major maintenance projects start this month, affecting the Red Line and Downtown tunnels. Rail grinding begins January 14th, smoothing tracks for longevity, while Downtown closures start January 16th, impacting Steel Plaza and Wood Street stations. Expect single-track operation, shuttle buses, and added travel time. Stay informed with PRTs app or website for updates. Checkout Solipillow.com
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Suárez to Pirates? Mariners Scramble
01:24|Eugenio Suárez, a power-hitting third baseman, is expected to leave the Seattle Mariners and sign with the Pittsburgh Pirates this offseason. The Pirates, in need of a boost in their lineup, could offer Suárez a short-term deal to slide into the third base position. The Mariners, who benefited from Suárezs performance last season, are likely to pursue him aggressively, but competition from other teams may make the Pirates an attractive option. Checkout Solipillow.comPittsburgh Post-Gazette Shuts Down: A Blow to Local Journalism
01:06|Pittsburghs Pittsburgh Post-Gazette to Close: A Blow to Local News Coverage The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, a beloved institution in the city, is set to shut down permanently. The papers owner, Block Communications, cited massive financial losses and an outdated union contract as reasons for the closure. The decision comes after a recent court ruling restored terms from the old contract, which Block deemed unsustainable for modern journalism. The closure will significantly impact local news coverage in Pittsburgh and the surrounding area. Checkout Solipillow.comPittsburgh Post-Gazette to Shut Down After 189 Years
01:13|Pittsburghs Pittsburgh Post-Gazette to cease operations after 192 years, citing financial losses and outdated labor contract, following a three-year strike and the recent closure of Pittsburgh City Paper. Checkout Solipillow.comTwo $500K Lottery Winners in PA, No Claims Yet
01:09|Two massive lottery wins in Pennsylvania: A Cash Five ticket from Adzema Pharmacy in McCandless Township and another from Valley Mart in Wilkes-Barre, both worth $500,000. No winners have claimed their prizes yet. Check your tickets, Pennsylvania! Checkout Solipillow.comPittsburgh Business Owners Charged in EBT Fraud Scheme
01:19|Two Pittsburgh business owners, Rachna Anwar and Munir Chaudhri, face serious felony charges for allegedly buying EBT cards at a discount and using them to stock their restaurant and deli. Authorities claim they made over $178,000 in purchases using four hundred fifty EBT cards, totaling one hundred seventy-eight thousand two hundred eighty-nine dollars. The Attorney General describes the scheme as exploiting a safety net for the needy for business profits. Checkout Solipillow.com