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Pittsburgh City Council members say the city must do what it can to get more police officers on the streets, and on Wednesday, they signaled they were ready to invest in the effort.

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Donald Trump stands at a lectern during a rally.

Thousands of supporters, gathered in Butler County Saturday to remember Donald Trump's near-assassination in July, and to celebrate his return to the stage three months later.

Although bipartisan support for fracking remains high among public officials, Pennsylvania voters continue to be divided and support increased regulation.
The controller’s office released a report Tuesday recommending that school board leaders enlist outside help in building “a culture of trust.”
The Pittsburgh Steelers find themselves at an early season crossroads following a second straight close loss to Dallas.
The federal agency claims Philadelphia Energy Solutions failed to properly monitor a burst pipe that started the fire. The bankrupt former operator hasn’t admitted fault.
Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato proposed a $1.2 billion spending plan to County Council Tuesday. Her version of the 2025 budget calls for the county’s first property tax increase in 12 years.
Provisions of the deal will allow personal injury payments to be made even while an appeal challenging whether the settlement is adequate and fair moves forward.
A bill recently passed by the Pennsylvania Senate would provide funding to create safe exchange zones for custody exchanges and online marketplace sales. These zones will have video surveillance and be near a law enforcement office or in a public area.
The Panthers are 5-0 heading into a visit from new ACC member Cal.

The UPMC building in Downtown Pittsburgh.

The U.S. Department of Justice has sided with UPMC workers in an ongoing lawsuit alleging the hospital system violated employees' rights and holds a monopoly on health care.

Pittsburgh Public Schools officials are expected to propose a $735.9 million budget for 2025, barring any cuts to programming or school closures.
The county’s 2025 budget must be approved by both the county executive and county council by early December.
Pittsburgh International Poetry Forum founder Samuel Hazo and new executive director Jake Grefenstette are restarting the group after a 15-year hiatus.
State lawmakers contend for key House and Senate districts, with one-party "trifecta" control possible for Democrats. Republicans are eager to regain the House and hold their Senate majority.
The Allegheny County Health Department launched a new respiratory virus dashboard Monday. Residents can use the tool to find data on cases of COVID-19, RSV and influenza.