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About 40 passengers previously left ship hit by Hantavirus at island of St. Helena
1+ hour, 57+ min ago (240+ words) THE HAGUE, Netherlands " About 40 passengers on a cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak previously disembarked on the remote South Atlantic island of St. Helena after the first passenger died, Dutch officials said Thursday. The dozens of passengers, including…...
While Pittsburgh pools are stocked with new chairs for summer, lifeguards still in short supply
1+ hour, 8+ min ago (266+ words) The City of Pittsburgh announced a roughly $30, 000 investment in poolside comfort this summer: 300 new chairs and loungers will be distributed among the city's 16 public pools in time for opening day June 15. "It's investing in equipment that we know is going…...
Allegheny County Council seeks public feedback on potential countywide property reassessments
1+ hour, 10+ min ago (506+ words) Allegheny County Council on Wednesday held the first in a series of hearings gauging the public's response to a proposed countywide property tax reassessment plan. If approved, it would be the county's first in more than a decade. Council members…...
Program to restore drivers licenses expands in Southwestern Pa.
1+ hour, 9+ min ago (575+ words) A legal aid program to help low-income individuals get their drivers" licenses back following a suspension has expanded from Washington County to nine other Southwestern Pennsylvania counties. When someone loses their driving privileges, it often impacts "basic parts of everyday…...
Pittsburgh City Council advances bills to limit ICE activity on city property
6+ hour, 51+ min ago (491+ words) Legislation that limits how federal immigration enforcement agents can operate in the city of Pittsburgh advanced in City Council on Wednesday. The two bills council voted to move forward are aimed at preventing federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers from…...
Meet 2 of the 1 million independent Pa. voters shut out of this month's primary
18+ hour, 41+ min ago (1176+ words) The May primary election will likely determine who represents Bruce Parker in the Pennsylvania House. But he might not be able to cast a ballot. Parker, a 74-year-old retired graphic artist, is a self-described political contrarian. He told Spotlight PA…...
Republicans want to add $1 billion for Trump's ballroom security to ICE funding plan
16+ hour, 25+ min ago (330+ words) After last week's bipartisan vote in Congress to end the longest shutdown in U. S. history and fund the Department of Homeland Security, Republicans are moving ahead with an approximately $70 billion, party-line plan to fund Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs…...
Iran says ships can pass Strait of Hormuz as Trump warns of bombings without a deal
22+ hour, 8+ min ago (236+ words) 90. 5 WESA - On Air Now Playing WESA " Pittsburgh's NPR News Station - On Air Now Playing Jazz Works " Pittsburgh's Best Jazz - On Air Now Playing WYEP " Where The Music Comes First We need to hear from 1, 000 sustainers by May 31 to earn $150, 000 from…...
Democrats gain midterm edge, NPR poll shows. And, U. S. pauses 'Project Freedom"
18+ hour, 50+ min ago (886+ words) Democrats gain midterm edge, NPR poll shows. And, U. S. pauses 'Project Freedom'90. 5 WESA - On Air Now Playing WESA " Pittsburgh's NPR News Station - On Air Now Playing Jazz Works " Pittsburgh's Best Jazz - On Air Now Playing WYEP " Where The Music Comes First…...
Federal money will pay for 'enhanced' geothermal project in Pennsylvania
21+ hour, 10+ min ago (325+ words) Pennsylvania is getting a federal grant to install a geothermal energy project at an existing natural gas site in Western Pennsylvania. The project will convert an existing natural gas well owned by CNX in Indiana County into an enhanced geothermal…...