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Megan Swift @meganswift.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Five Penn State cocaine defendants, including the accused ringleader, have waived their formal arraignments and intend to plead not guilty. Read the full update below @triblive.bsky.social
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5 Penn State cocaine defendants waive formal arraignments
The accused leader of a suspected cocaine trafficking ring accused of operating out of two Penn State fraternity houses and four other defendants are waiving their formal arraignments, Centre County C...
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Megan Swift @meganswift.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Smart glasses that have AI features have been recalled after reports of overheating @triblive.bsky.social
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Smart glasses brand recalled over potential burn hazard
Smart glasses that have AI features have been recalled after reports of overheating. The INMO Air3 Smart Glasses were recalled by INMO International Technology Limited, according to a Thursday announc...
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Megan Swift @meganswift.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
A new comedy series is underway at Netflix, drawing inspiration from events close to home — the suspected cocaine trafficking ring out of two Penn State fraternity houses @triblive.bsky.social
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Netflix developing series loosely inspired by suspected Penn State cocaine ring
A new comedy series is underway at Netflix, drawing inspiration from events close to home — the suspected cocaine trafficking ring out of two Penn State fraternity houses. Alec Berg is serving a...
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Megan Swift @meganswift.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
A once-hidden safe pulled a Pittsburgh attorney into the Penn State cocaine trafficking ring case. After three decades in courtrooms, litigator Paul Robinson finds himself on the defense after prosecutors say he crossed a line to protect his son. @triblive.bsky.social
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Once-hidden safe pulls Pittsburgh attorney into Penn State cocaine prosecution
It’s gray and boxy, roughly a foot high, 2 feet deep and 2½ feet wide, according to a former Penn State University student who kept it in his room. This heavy-duty safe, prosecutors say, pl...
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Megan Swift @meganswift.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
BREAKING: Pittsburgh attorney Paul Robinson, the father indicted in the Penn State cocaine scandal, is speaking publicly about the case for the first time. Read his full statement below @triblive.bsky.social
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Paul Robinson, father indicted in Penn State cocaine scandal, speaks out for 1st time
The father of a former Penn State University fraternity member who is accused of being the second-in-command of a suspected cocaine trafficking ring in State College is speaking publicly about the cas...
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Megan Swift @meganswift.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
NEW: Former Penn State frat brother Thomas Robinson tested whether pledges’ hands were steady enough to cut up blocks of cocaine — before requiring those who passed to sign nondisclosure agreements, according to a new grand jury presentment @triblive.bsky.social
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‘Steady hand test’: Grand jury details how Penn State frat pledges were drawn into cocaine ring
Former Penn State fraternity brother Thomas Robinson turned the Delta Upsilon pledging process into something akin to a secret audition, according to court documents — testing whether pledges&rs...
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Megan Swift @meganswift.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
In celebration of Pokémon’s 30th anniversary, collectors and fans flocked to retailers Wednesday to attempt to snag some of the newly released special edition anniversary trading cards @triblive.bsky.social
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Pokémon’s 30th anniversary sends collectors scrambling for new cards
In celebration of Pokémon’s 30th anniversary, collectors and fans flocked to retailers Wednesday to attempt to snag some of the newly released special edition anniversary trading cards. The...
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Megan Swift @meganswift.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
There are 509 automated license plate readers, including Flock cameras, in Allegheny County — the most in Pennsylvania, data shows. Of those, 111 are Flock cameras, per data compiled by Finding Flock @triblive.bsky.social
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Allegheny County has most the Flock cameras in Pennsylvania, data shows
There are 509 automated license plate readers, including Flock cameras, in Allegheny County — the most in Pennsylvania, data shows. Philadelphia is the second-highest county at 130 total cameras...
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Megan Swift @meganswift.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
How much money was involved in the suspected cocaine trafficking ring out of two Penn State frat houses? The entire scope remains unclear, but court testimony offered some clarity as to how much money and drugs were exchanged. @triblive.bsky.social
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How much money was involved in suspected cocaine trafficking ring out of 2 Penn State frat houses?
The scope of an alleged cocaine distribution ring involving students at Penn State University remains unclear, but testimony at preliminary hearings offered some clarity as to how much money and drugs...
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Megan Swift @meganswift.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Back-to-school season brings not only a return to classes for children across Western Pennsylvania — but also a return of sicknesses that can spread like wildfire. Local doctors offered advice on staying healthy with kids back in school @triblive.bsky.social
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Western Pa. docs offer advice on staying healthy with kids back in school
Back-to-school season brings not only a return to classes for children across Western Pennsylvania — but also a return of sicknesses that can spread like wildfire. Dr. Raquel Zemtsov said these ...
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Megan Swift @meganswift.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
"Good friend" of alleged cocaine ringleader recounts escalation of sales, profits to Penn State students during testimony. “There were many cocaine sources at Penn State." @triblive.bsky.social
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‘Good friend’ of alleged cocaine ringleader recounts escalation of sales, profits to Penn State students during testimony
Agostino Abbatiello, the accused ringleader of what authorities say was a cocaine trafficking operation at Penn State, dubbed himself “The Godfather” and openly boasted about how much mone...
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Megan Swift @meganswift.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
With the spotlight on postpartum mental health amid the Lindsay Clancy trial, a Pittsburgh area expert says many people are “suffering in silence” from postpartum depression and psychosis @triblive.bsky.social
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Clancy trial sparks need for postpartum mental health care education, expert says
With the spotlight on postpartum mental health amid the Lindsay Clancy trial, the medical director of Allegheny Health Network’s Women’s Behavioral Health Clinic said many people are &ldqu...
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Megan Swift @meganswift.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Five of 14 defendants in the Penn State fraternity cocaine ring scandal are scheduled to appear in court this morning for preliminary hearings. I'll be covering live, with proceedings set to begin in a little over two hours. Stay tuned @triblive.bsky.social
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Penn State suspected coke ring hearings scheduled to begin
Five of 14 defendants in the Penn State fraternity cocaine ring scandal are scheduled to appear in court Wednesday morning for preliminary hearings. Agostino S. Abbatiello, 24, of Westbury, N.Y., is a...
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Megan Swift @meganswift.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
The attorney of Agostino Abbatiello, the accused ringleader of a suspected cocaine trafficking ring operating out of two Penn State fraternity houses, requested his immediate release. He claims prosecutors have engaged in underhanded dealings @triblive.bsky.social
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Attorney of suspected Penn State coke ringleader challenges bail denial
The attorney representing the accused ringleader of a suspected cocaine trafficking ring operating out of two Penn State University fraternity houses is requesting the immediate release of his client,...
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Megan Swift @meganswift.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
An Amish family in Lancaster County directly affected by the measles outbreak spoke out to a national news outlet over the weekend. Here are the details @triblive.bsky.social
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Amish family affected by measles outbreak speaks out
An Amish family in Lancaster County directly affected by the measles outbreak spoke out to a national news outlet over the weekend. The family didn’t know that their son’s death had become...
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Megan Swift @meganswift.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
NEW: Pennsylvania patients who use the online portal MyChart to communicate with their health care providers should be aware of a “phishing scam targeting patients,” state Attorney General Dave Sunday said. @triblive.bsky.social
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MyChart patient portal users warned of phishing scams
Pennsylvania patients who use the online portal MyChart to communicate with their health care providers should be aware of a “phishing scam targeting patients,” state Attorney General Dave...
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Megan Swift @meganswift.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Thomas Robinson, the man facing charges as a leader in the suspected cocaine trafficking ring out of two Penn State fraternity houses, will no longer attend law school this fall after his admission was rescinded @triblive.bsky.social
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Former Penn State student in frat coke scandal has his admission to law school rescinded
Thomas Robinson, the man facing charges as a leader in the suspected cocaine trafficking ring out of two Penn State fraternity houses, will no longer attend law school this fall after his admission wa...
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Megan Swift @meganswift.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Did a deep dive into Penn State's Greek life policies and condensed what I found publicly available into this article for @triblive.bsky.social. Here's what you need to know about regulations + hierarchy surrounding the fraternities and sororities there:
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5 things to know about the Greek life system at Penn State
In the wake of the suspected cocaine trafficking ring, that police say operated out of two Penn State fraternity houses, questions remain about Greek life overall at the university. Pennsylvania Attor...
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Megan Swift @meganswift.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
NEW: After taking aim at TikTok earlier this month, Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday is now coming after another popular social media platform — Snapchat. Sunday's office is suing Snapchat, citing compulsive use by children in PA @triblive.bsky.social
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Pa. attorney general sues Snapchat, citing compulsive use by children
After taking aim at TikTok earlier this month, Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday is now coming after another popular social media platform — Snapchat. Sunday’s office filed a lawsu...
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Megan Swift @meganswift.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
The brother of the alleged ringleader in the suspected the cocaine trafficking ring out of two Penn State fraternity houses was charged with cocaine possession after a July arrest on a pontoon boat in Bald Eagle State Park @triblive.bsky.social
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Brother of suspected Penn State cocaine ring leader charged with drug possession after arrest on boat in Centre County
The brother of the alleged ringleader in the suspected the cocaine trafficking ring out of two Penn State fraternity houses was charged with cocaine possession after a July arrest on a pontoon boat in...
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Megan Swift @meganswift.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
NEW: Kennywood’s parent company is facing a lawsuit alleging the West Mifflin amusement park tacks hidden fees onto online ticket prices. @triblive.bsky.social 🎢
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Kennywood charges hidden fees on ticket prices, lawsuit says
Kennywood’s parent company is facing a lawsuit alleging the West Mifflin amusement park tacks hidden fees onto online ticket prices. Danielle Ratti is demanding a jury trial against the Herschen...
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Megan Swift @meganswift.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
“What’s most disappointing to me is how, once again, we were ill-prepared to address it." A longtime former Penn State trustee is questioning the university's response to the suspected cocaine trafficking ring out of two fraternity houses @triblive.bsky.social
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‘Ill-prepared to address it’: Former Penn State trustee questions response to fraternity cocaine scandal
Anthony Lubrano doesn’t believe a suspected cocaine trafficking ring operating out of two Penn State off-campus fraternities will tarnish the university’s image. Still, the longtime former...
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Megan Swift @meganswift.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
The Sigma Chi fraternity house at Penn State involved in a suspected cocaine trafficking ring previously came under fire for hazing and is not recognized by the university. A report said some students were forced face-down into vomit @triblive.bsky.social
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Penn State fraternity linked to suspected cocaine ring faced past hazing allegations
A Penn State fraternity house involved in a suspected cocaine trafficking ring previously came under fire for hazing and is not recognized by the university. Cocaine was cut and packaged primarily at ...
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Megan Swift @meganswift.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Pittsburgh attorney Paul R. Robinson, the only nonstudent charged in the suspected cocaine trafficking ring involving two Penn State University fraternities, is still working and actively practicing law as of today, according to his lawyer. @triblive.bsky.social
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Pittsburgh attorney charged in suspected Penn State cocaine ring is still practicing law
Pittsburgh attorney Paul R. Robinson, the only nonstudent charged in the suspected cocaine trafficking ring involving two Penn State University fraternities, is still working and actively practicing l...
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Megan Swift @meganswift.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
A suspected cocaine operation tied to two Penn State fraternities began with an unusually simple trail: A prime suspect took payments through a Venmo account in 2024, investigators said. Here's the background info on the cocaine ring @triblive.bsky.social
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How police say a Penn State cocaine ring unraveled through recordings and Venmo
A suspected cocaine operation tied to two Penn State fraternities began with an unusually simple trail: A prime suspect took payments through a Venmo account in 2024, investigators said. Orders to som...
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Megan Swift @meganswift.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
“I promise I tried only to do what was right and lawful at all times.” The Pittsburgh attorney charged in the Penn State cocaine trafficking ring case addressed the allegations in a Facebook post @triblive.bsky.social
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Pittsburgh attorney charged in Penn State cocaine case addresses allegations in Facebook post
Attorney Paul R. Robinson, the only nonstudent charged in a suspected cocaine trafficking ring involving two Penn State University fraternities, addressed the allegations in a Facebook post, thanking ...
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Megan Swift @meganswift.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
BREAKING: Paul R. Robinson, the only nonstudent charged in the cocaine trafficking ring involving two Penn State University fraternities, is a managing attorney at a Pittsburgh-based law firm. Read the full story below @triblive.bsky.social
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Father charged in suspected cocaine ring at Penn State is Pittsburgh attorney
Paul R. Robinson, the only nonstudent charged in the cocaine trafficking ring involving two Penn State University fraternities, is a managing attorney at a Pittsburgh-based law firm. Robinson, 59, of ...
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Megan Swift @meganswift.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
BREAKING: A Pittsburgh man faces charges in connection with a cocaine trafficking ring involving two Penn State fraternities. "We found a pattern of events that showed cutting and bagging cocaine was for some pledges an indoctrination.” @triblive.bsky.social
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Megan Swift @meganswift.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
oday is the last day for Kennywood fans to ride the Thunderbolt before it closes for maintenance until next year. @triblive.bsky.social 🎢
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Kennywood’s Thunderbolt to close for the season for a tuneup
Kennywood fans have only a few more chances to ride the Thunderbolt before it closes for maintenance until next year. The last day to ride will be Monday, according to a Facebook post from the West Mi...
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Megan Swift @meganswift.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Morning Roundup: 2 killed in multi-vehicle crash in Mercer County; Pa. Game Commission ends Deputy Game Warden Program @triblive.bsky.social
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Morning Roundup: 2 killed in multi-vehicle crash in Mercer County
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Friday, Aug. 14: 2 killed in multi-vehicle crash in Mercer County Two people were killed Wednesday morning in a car crash that involved three ...
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Megan Swift @meganswift.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
TribLive has been named the official newspaper of the Pittsburgh Steelers @triblive.bsky.social
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TribLive named official newspaper of Pittsburgh Steelers
TribLive has been named the official newspaper of the Pittsburgh Steelers through a five-year agreement between the two organizations. “The Steelers are excited to establish Trib Total Media &md...
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Megan Swift @meganswift.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Morning Roundup: Oversized load takes out traffic light in North Versailles; Penn Hills apartment fire deemed suspicious; Vehicle crashes into New Castle nursing home, hitting gas line @triblive.bsky.social
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Morning Roundup: Oversized load takes out traffic light in North Versailles; Penn Hills apartment fire deemed suspicious
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Thursday, Aug. 13: Oversized load takes out traffic light in North Versailles An oversized load truck crashed Wednesday evening in North Versa...
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Megan Swift @meganswift.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
There’s been an uptick in “government imposter scams” across the commonwealth, according to Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday @triblive.bsky.social
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Pa. attorney general warns of uptick in government imposter scams
There’s been an uptick in “government imposter scams” across the commonwealth, according to Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday. In government imposter scams, callers pose as l...
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Megan Swift @meganswift.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
NEW: 80 kilograms of cocaine — equivalent to nearly 180 pounds of drugs — were seized in the Pittsburgh area as part of a “large-scale drug trafficking investigation,” according to the FBI. @triblive.bsky.social
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80 kilograms of cocaine, cash, shotgun seized in Pittsburgh area; 2 arrests made
Nearly 180 pounds of drugs were seized Monday evening in the Pittsburgh area as part of a “large-scale drug trafficking investigation,” FBI Pittsburgh announced. Pennsylvania State Police ...
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Megan Swift @meganswift.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Morning Roundup: 7 charged in connection with Verizon telephone line thefts; PONY League World Series impacted by rain; train cars derail on historic railroad in Altoona @triblive.bsky.social
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Morning Roundup: 7 charged in connection with Verizon telephone line thefts
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Wednesday, Aug. 12: 7 charged in connection with Verizon telephone line thefts After a five-month investigation into what Pennsylvania State P...
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Megan Swift @meganswift.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
NEW: "TikTok intentionally designed its platform to be addictive to young people." PA Attorney General Dave Sunday announced a lawsuit today against TikTok — contending the social media giant misrepresents itself as age-appropriate for children @triblive.bsky.social
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Pa. attorney general takes aim at TikTok over kids’ safety
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced a lawsuit Tuesday against the social media app TikTok contending the wildly popular platform misrepresents itself as age-appropriate for children. &...
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Megan Swift @meganswift.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Severe storms are likely still on tap today in Western Pennsylvania. Here's the latest weather update @triblive.bsky.social
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Severe storms and flooding still possible in Western Pa.
Severe storms are likely still on tap Tuesday in Western Pennsylvania. Jason Frazier, meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Moon, said Tuesday morning that the weather pattern over the next...
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Megan Swift @meganswift.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
NEW: "Abnormalities” were found behind multiple walls during routine maintenance at Monessen City School District. Air quality testing is underway @triblive.bsky.social triblive.com/local/westmo...
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Megan Swift @meganswift.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Morning Roundup: Red bus lane installation begins in Oakland; Fire impacts Aggie’s Country Market in Loyalhanna @triblive.bsky.social triblive.com/local/region...
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Megan Swift @meganswift.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
More severe weather is in store this week for Western Pennsylvania. Here's what you need to know @triblive.bsky.social
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Severe weather to impact Western Pa. again this week
More severe weather is in store this week for Western Pennsylvania. Colton Milcarek, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Moon, said there are chances of storms for “most of the da...
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Megan Swift @meganswift.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Morning Roundup: Private plane makes emergency landing at Pittsburgh airport; 1 injured in North Versailles crash; near-drowning reported at Yogi Bear camp in Fayette @triblive.bsky.social
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Morning Roundup: Private plane makes emergency landing at Pittsburgh airport
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Monday, Aug. 10: Private plane makes emergency landing in Pittsburgh On Sunday afternoon, a private plane made an emergency landing at Pittsbu...
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Megan Swift @meganswift.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
NEW: Jalapeños at Chipotle Mexican Grill and Qdoba restaurants nationwide have been removed because the peppers are linked to a nationwide salmonella outbreak that’s sickened hundreds of people in 27 states @triblive.bsky.social
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Chipotle, Qdoba remove jalapeños amid nationwide salmonella outbreak
Jalapeños at Chipotle Mexican Grill and Qdoba restaurants nationwide have been removed because the peppers are linked to a nationwide salmonella outbreak that’s sickened hundreds of people...
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Megan Swift @meganswift.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Two Democratic representatives from Allegheny County wrote letters to both the Geo Group and ICE to “demand accountability” within 14 days regarding what they consider to be inhumane violations at Moshannon Valley Processing Center @triblive.bsky.social
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Deluzio, Lee demand answers from ICE on possible Moshannon violations
Two Democratic representatives from Allegheny County on Wednesday wrote letters to both the GEO Group and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to “demand accountability” regarding what...
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Megan Swift @meganswift.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
For anyone interested in making a career out of being a full-time YouTuber or content creator, Pittsburgh might be the place to do it locally @triblive.bsky.social
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Pittsburgh ranks on best cities list for YouTubers, content creators
For anyone interested in making a career out of being a full-time YouTuber or content creator, Pittsburgh might be the place to do it locally. Pittsburgh ranks 124th out of 529 U.S. cities that are be...
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Megan Swift @meganswift.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Just one day after launching an artificial intelligence tool that allowed users to create fictional aerial images, Google Earth rolled back the feature, citing concerns about misinformation @triblive.bsky.social
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Google Earth rolls back new AI tool amid deepfake image concerns
Just one day after launching an artificial intelligence tool that allowed users to create fictional aerial images, Google Earth rolled back the feature, citing concerns about misinformation. On Thursd...
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Megan Swift @meganswift.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
More than 12 million bottles of over-the-counter eye drops sold nationwide — including in Pennsylvania — have been recalled @triblive.bsky.social
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Over 12 million bottles of eye drops recalled nationwide
More than 12 million bottles of over-the-counter eye drops sold nationwide — including in Pennsylvania — have been recalled. Rohto eye drops were recalled under a class II FDA categorizati...
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Megan Swift @meganswift.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers used a live appearance Monday on “The Pat McAfee Show” from Steelers training camp to rail against Dr. Anthony Fauci and the news media @triblive.bsky.social
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Aaron Rodgers calls Fauci ‘absolute coward’ on ‘The Pat McAfee Show’ at Steelers camp
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers used a live appearance Monday on “The Pat McAfee Show” from Steelers training camp to rail against Dr. Anthony Fauci and the news media. McAfee opened a conversat...
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Megan Swift @meganswift.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Frog Jumping Contest elicits competitive spirit spanning generations in New Florence @triblive.bsky.social
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Frog Jumping Contest elicits competitive spirit spanning generations in New Florence
David Altimus, known as “the frog man,” crouched down, getting ready to release his first frog Saturday into the annual Frog Jumping Contest at Jerry Page Field in New Florence. Altimus, 6...
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Megan Swift @meganswift.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
The annual Bushy Run Battle Reenactment scheduled for today was canceled due to “persistent rain and wet conditions.” @triblive.bsky.social
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Bushy Run Battle Reenactment canceled due to rainy weather
The Bushy Run Battle Reenactment scheduled for Sunday has been canceled due to “persistent rain and wet conditions.” In Jeannette at the Bushy Run site, the 1763 battle between British for...
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Megan Swift @meganswift.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
Western Pennsylvania is under a flood watch for most of the day Sunday. Here's what we know @triblive.bsky.social
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Flash flooding, heavy rainfall impacting Western Pa.
Western Pennsylvania is under a flood watch for most of the day Sunday, the National Weather Service reports. “Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible,” the forecast says. ...
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