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Pittsburgh advocates say a train derailment like the one in Ohio could be catastrophic in the city

Gov. Josh Shapiro issued a dire warning on Monday afternoon to Pennsylvania residents near the border of Ohio where a train derailment was threatening lives in East Palestine. Rail operator Norfolk Southern was planning to release toxic fumes from five of …

Pennsylvania buys Susquehanna River islands for conservation

A pair of Susquehanna River islands near Harrisburg’s Harvey Taylor Bridge have a new owner: the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources bought Independence and Bailey’s Islands for $160,000 in late January. The …

Pittsburgh will soon offer to train food service and retail workers in de-escalation, naloxone use

Pittsburgh will soon offer crisis support training to retail and food service workers who routinely engage with people suffering from mental-health issues, homelessness and addiction. City Council unanimously passed a measure Tuesday to make that training …

Special elections in Pittsburgh area could end Pa. House impasse

Pittsburgh-area voters will fill three vacancies Tuesday in the state House of Representatives and the results may resolve a stalemate over majority control that has left the chamber in limbo for the past month. If Democrats sweep all three districts, …

Alert: Democrats win control of Pennsylvania House in special elections, splitting power in an important swing state

Staying safe on a vacation to Pittsburgh

If you plan to take a holiday alone or with your family, the following tips might help ensure your safety. Everyone deserves a vacation after working hard. Regardless of your occupation, long work hours can tire you out after a while. Deciding to take a …

Archdiocese of Philadelphia investigating after racist video surfaces

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The Archdiocese of Philadelphia says it is investigating after a video shows several students making racist comments while mocking a female whose face was painted in black. The Archdiocese says the video was brought to the attention …

Anonymous $25M gift to Penn Medicine, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia to establish new research center

An anonymous donor's $25 million gift to Philadelphia-based Penn Medicine and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia will establish the Center for Epilepsy and Neurodevelopmental Disorders.  The new center will research genetic therapies for …

Teammates say AJ Brown is the fittest guy on the Philadelphia Eagles, but the debate remains open

The Philadelphia Eagles are set to face off against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII. Insider asked players across the Eagles roster on Media Day who the fittest member of their team was. While there was some open debate, wide receiver AJ Brown …

Judge Rules That Funding Disparity Between Pennsylvania’s Rich and Poor School Districts is Unconstitutional

HARRISBURG — A Pennsylvania judge ruled Tuesday the state’s funding of public education falls woefully short and violates students’ constitutional rights, siding with poorer districts in a lawsuit that was first launched eight years ago in pursuit of …

Person shot, killed in Pittsburgh’s Allentown neighborhood

PITTSBURGH — A person was found shot in Pittsburgh’s Allentown neighborhood Tuesday evening. According to Pittsburgh police, officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert in the 200 block of Beltzhoover Avenue at 5:10 p.m. First responders found a male victim …

The Philadelphia Orchestra in Concert on WRTI: Tugan Sokhiev leads an all-Russian program with a debut by pianist Lukas ...

Join us on Sunday, Feb 12 at 1 p.m. on WRTI 90.1 and Monday, Feb 11 at 7 p.m. on WRTI HD-2 as The Philadelphia Orchestra in Concert brings you an all-Russian program of Borodin, Prokofiev, and Tchaikovsky from the 2022/2023 season. Guest conductor …

A winning team: Yannick Nézet-Séguin on his contract extension with The Philadelphia Orchestra

Yannick Nézet-Séguin’s contract at The Philadelphia Orchestra has been extended through 2030, and his title has been expanded from Music Director to Music and Artistic Director. That change reflects the significant impact he’s had on shaping the Orchestra …

Allegheny County Police assisting Pittsburgh officers in patrolling Downtown

The Allegheny County Police Department is sending officers into Downtown Pittsburgh to assist an understaffed Pittsburgh Bureau of Police. Officials with the county police and Pittsburgh’s public safety department confirmed that county police began …

Pittsburgh woman has spent her life giving back to the community

By Heather Abraham February 7, 2023 / 5:57 PM / CBS Pittsburgh Pittsburgh woman has spent her life giving back to the community Pittsburgh woman has spent her life giving back to the community 01:29 PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Merecedes Williams has spent …

A taste of Philadelphia: Where Eagles fans traveling to Arizona can find cheesesteaks, water ice

12 Philadelphia-area ZIP codes where homes are selling the fastest

Scranton print shop hoping for Eagles victory

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A big part of sports is apparel, and a local business in Scranton loves to see Pennsylvania teams win it all. If they do, they get the opportunity to print championship shirts. It’s business as usual on Tuesday …

Sleep in on Super Bowl Monday? Some Philadelphia-area school districts offer delayed start

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Some have dubbed it the Super Bowl Flu: the call-outs that come the day after the big game. Several school districts in the Philadelphia area are looking to avoid no-shows and allow for a little extra shut-eye after the Super Bowl. …

Huge Anti-Sri Lanka Rally by Tamil Univ Students Demands Military Leave Tamil areas & Referendum for Political Solution

Rally Took Place at the End of Four-Day Protest March Started from Jaffna University in the North to Batticaloa University in the East, Braving Military Attack BATTICALOA, SRI LANKA, February 8, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Thousands, including …

All-in-one content creation platform Visme now a featured partner of GitHub’s Student Developer Pack

ROCKVILLE, MD, UNITED STATES, February 8, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Visme, an all-in-one visual content creation, collaboration, and sharing platform enjoyed by over 17 million users globally, is now a featured partner of GitHub’s Student …

In the U.S. 84% of consumers believe that a business with a website is more credible than having its social media page

In the U.S. 84% of consumers believe that a business with a business website is more credible STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, February 8, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rosalind IT Services is a top-notch IT consulting organization based in …

Leading Independent Music Promoter Relentless Beats Programs Record Number of Headlining Events For Big Game Weekend

Relentless Beats Collaborated On Over 20 Parties In Arizona Featuring In-Demand Music Artists Like Cardi B, Marshmello and G-Eazy Ahead of Super Bowl LVII PHOENIX, ARIZONA, UNITED STATES, February 8, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Super Bowl LVII is …

Limit Launcher Set to Change Landscape of Parental Control Tools

The tool enables parents to manage children’s online and gaming habits without the fuss of constant maintenance. SHERIDAN, WYOMING, UNITED STATES, February 8, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Software development company, Avox, LLC is pleased to …

Organic Pigments Market Revenue Poised to Attain Revenue Worth US $8.4 Billion by 2031

The increasing demand for organic pigments from the building and construction industry presents new opportunities for the market growth in the coming years. PORTLAND, OREGON, UNITED STATES, February 8, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global …

Private collection of Western African, Spanish Colonial Reliquary, & Aboriginal Artifacts set for auction March 5, 2023

In honor of Black History month Kings Auctions Inc. is honored to present private African Art collection of over 200 pieces. AUSTIN, TEXAS, UNITED STATES, February 8, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In honor of Black History month we are honored to …

IDC Calls on the Biden Administration to Expand Humanitarian Aid for Earthquake Relief in Turkey and Syria

WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES, February 8, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In Defense of Christians (IDC) calls on the Biden Administration to expand humanitarian aid for earthquake relief in Turkey and Syria. In the early morning …

Author sees dire conditions in these dystopian short stories

From severe droughts, political upheaval, widening poverty gap, and weather ravaged earth, a bumpy road ahead predicts author. CARVER, MA, UNITED STATES, February 8, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pessimistic author, Douglas C. Atkins, has dim view …

NCRI-US Welcomes Bipartisan US House Resolution Supporting Iran Uprising for a Democratic, Secular, Non-nuclear Republic

NCRI President-elect Maryam Rajavi addressed the congressional briefing & thanked the co-sponsors, saying Iranian nation is ready to overthrow ruling theocracy WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, February 8, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The U.S. …

Uusi yhteistyön malli Smart City Innovation Cluster perustettu älykaupunkien ratkaisujen kehittämiseksi

HELSINKI, UUSIMAA, FINLAND, February 8, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Joukko kansainvälisiä ja kotimaisia yrityksiä ja kaupunkeja ovat perustaneet Smart City Innovation Clusterin (SCIC) tarjoamaan ratkaisuja ja kiihdyttämään älykkäiden kaupunkien …

A new model of innovation cluster to foster smart city solutions

HELSINKI, UUSIMAA, FINLAND, February 8, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new kind of Smart City Innovation Cluster (SCIC) is established by a group of international companies and cities. The aim is to create Smart City solutions and accelerate the …

Nigel Southway Presents Guide to Revitalizing Western Industries

A Roadmap to "Take Back Manufacturing: An Imperative for western economies" revealed NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, February 8, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In his new book, author, engineer and business consultant Nigel …

Help for When The Big Game Becomes A Big Problem

With legal sports betting in Pennsylvania, a record number of individuals living in the Commonwealth will be placing bets leading up to and on game day. SPRING HOUSE, PA, UNITED STATES, February 8, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The amount of money …

New Season About to Begin Hunting Historic Treasure & Artifacts at Four Different Sites: TSR (Stock Symbol: BLIS) $BLIS

New Season About to Begin Hunting Historic Treasure and Artifacts at Four Different Sites: Treasure & Shipwreck Recovery, Inc. (Stock Symbol: BLIS) Treasure and Shipwreck Recovery, Inc. (OTCMKTS:BLIS) TAMPA, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, February 8, 2023 …

Hotels, Resorts and Cruise Lines Market- Industry Trends, Market Size, Share And Outlook Forecast To 2028

Increasing trends of travel and rising tourism across the globe are expected to surge global market growth during the forecast period PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, February 8, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Globally, the Hotels, Resorts and Cruise Lines …

Supply Chain Issues Resolved to Allow Patented Biometric Fraud Protection Payment Card, Workable with All Readers: $SMME

Supply Chain Issues Resolved to Allow Patented Biometric Fraud Protection Payment Card, Workable with All Card Readers Worldwide, to Commence Production: SMME) SmartMetric, Inc (OTCMKTS:SMME) LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, UNITED STATES, February 8, 2023 /⁨ …

Private business should play a key role in the restoration of Ukrainian cities - Alona Lebedieva

Private business should play a key role in the restoration of Ukrainian cities - Alona Lebedieva KYIV, UKRAINE, February 8, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to Alona Lebedieva, the owner of the Ukrainian industrial and investment group Aurum …

WENCOR GROUP ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF AERO-GLEN INTERNATIONAL

PEACHTREE CITY , GEORGIA , USA, February 8, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Wencor Group (“Wencor”), a leading solutions provider to the aerospace and defense markets, today announces the acquisition of Aero-Glen International, LLC. “We are excited …

Global consulting firm Horizon Engage launches new brand

New brand reflects how Horizon Engage merges technology and political analysis to offer actionable insights into how emerging market environments work. NEW YORK, NY, USA, February 8, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With global market volatility …

For Women USA Unveils Its Latest Collection of Matching Shoes and Bags for Women

Matching shoes and bags crafted from premium materials with comfort and style in mind are available now at For Women USA Online Store. SARASOTA, FL, UNITED STATES, February 8, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For Women USA, the leading fashion brand …

HDPE Pipes Market Rising Trends, Demands and Business Outlook Forecast, 2018-2025

HDPE pipes market was valued at $17,907 million in 2017 and is projected to reach $26,518 million by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 5% from 2018 to 2025. PORTLAND, OREGON, UNITED STATES, February 8, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Allied Market Research …

America’s First Net Zero Sustainable Showhouse Opens Virtually Showcasing Eco-Friendly Brands and Building Science

Take a Virtual Tour of America’s First Net Zero Sustainable Showhouse SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA, UNITED STATES, February 8, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ICONIC LIFE Magazine announces the launch of America’s first-ever Sustainable Showhouse with the Net …

Thermal Ceramics Market Value To Cross $5.5 Billion by 2030 | Top Companies and Industry Growth Insights

The global thermal ceramics market was valued at $3.8 billion in 2019, and is anticipated to generate $5.5 billion by 2027 PORTLAND, OREGON, UNITED STATES, February 8, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to a new report published by Allied …

Crownhill Packaging Attains Forest Stewardship Council Chain of Custody Certification

Securing certification is a major part of Crownhill Packaging’s industry-leading commitment to eco-conscious packaging options and sustainability initiatives. TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, February 8, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Crownhill Packaging, …