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The Republican leaders overcame objections from within their own party, marking a victory in their quest to fulfill President Trump's campaign promises.

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Pittsburgh’s Mexican community has more than doubled during the past 15 years, and as the community has grown, so have the offerings from Mexico’s diverse cuisine.

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  The Pittsburgh Pirates shut out St. Louis over a three-game series, winning 5-0 to extend their winning streak to a season-high six.
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  A lawsuit filed in federal court Wednesday alleges corrections officers at Allegheny County jail routinely use excessive force, in violation of incarcerated people’s constitutional rights.
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  A new research project aims to bridge the gap between concerns over artificial intelligence and its true impact on jobs.
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  The new addition will connect to the existing Heinz History Center on the corner of 13th and Penn Ave and add almost 92,000 sq ft. to the museum.
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  Advocates for renewable energy say the pain will be felt across Pennsylvania, and in both red and blue states alike.
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  The Stop the Violence Fund was created in 2020 by City Council to address violence from a public health perspective.
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  The city’s festivities and activities will begin at 4 p.m. on Friday, July 4, including musical performances from local artists, a children’s zone, food trucks and a hot air balloon.
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  The Trump administration’s signature tax and domestic policy bill makes historic cuts to Medicaid. Pittsburgh-area advocates warn the effects could devastate health care access for low-income residents.

Chefs Jamilka Borges and Dianne DeStefano on how they have made Lilith one of Pittsburgh’s most coveted reservations.

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  The federal case focused on Lia Thomas, the transgender swimmer who last competed for the University of Pennsylvania in 2022.
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  Riverlife's Shore Thing is a 4,800-square foot barge with a concession stand, live music and more anchored on the Allegheny River between the Clemente and Warhol bridges.
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  “My job is to try to bring more authentic, real Chinese food into this industry,” Taiwanese restaurateur Mike Chen says.
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  The One Water Summit is an annual conference organized by the US Water Alliance and hosted this year by Pittsburgh Water.
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  Gov. Josh Shapiro and Democrats in the state Senate are blasting President Donald Trump’s domestic spending plan as it advances in Washington. And they’re warning that Pennsylvania’s budget can’t backfill critical programs.