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BusinessJul 28, 2026

Minnesota's first-in-the-nation law banning prediction markets is halted in federal court

A federal judge has temporarily blocked Minnesota's law banning prediction markets, which was set to take effect Saturday

BusinessJul 23, 2026

ICE drops plan to convert 2 Pennsylvania warehouses into detention centers

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is giving up on its plan to use two rural Pennsylvania warehouses to hold thousands of people

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BusinessMay 17, 2026

As electric bills rise, some states are focusing on the growing profits of utilities

The artificial intelligence boom is leading to fights in some states over growing utility profits

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BusinessApr 21, 2026

After facing the death of its dominant newspaper, Pittsburgh's media has a surprising turnaround

Things looked bleak for media in Pittsburgh until a stunning turnaround

BusinessMar 18, 2026

Pennsylvania regulators seek $2.6 million in penalties for deadly 2023 chocolate factory explosion

Pennsylvania regulators are seeking $2.6 million in penalties from UGI because of a gas leak and deadly explosion at a chocolate factory

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BusinessFeb 12, 2026

In the shadow of the Clairton Coke Works, the community's next generation learns

At 2 p.m. on a chilly January afternoon, the elementary floor of the Clairton City School District’s building was buzzing

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BusinessFeb 11, 2026

Six months after explosion, Pennsylvania mill town sees hope but a history of disappointment

Six months ago, an explosion at the U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works killed two people

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BusinessJan 28, 2026

Gas smell at nursing home was reported hours before deadly explosion, report says

Federal regulators say a nursing home maintenance director reported a natural gas smell hours before an explosion killed three people and injured about 20

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BusinessJan 12, 2026

Pennsylvania contest celebrates the much-maligned but enduring mullet

A contest that celebrates the much-maligned but enduring mullet hairstyle will get underway Monday at the Pennsylvania Farm Show