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Mike Wereschagin
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Assistant managing editor, data and investigations @post-gazette.com. Co-author, Gone at 3:17, the story of the worst school disaster in U.S. history (http://bit.ly/4lfcKRi). Under water whenever possible.
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Carnegie Mellon receives second-most foreign funding of any U.S. university, federal data show www.post-gazette.com/news/educati... via @post-gazette.com
Carnegie Mellon receives second-most foreign funding of any U.S. university, federal data show
Carnegie Mellon University receives the second highest amount in foreign funding of any university in the country, trailing just behind Harvard University, according...
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February 13, 2026 at 2:16 PM
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Sen. John Fetterman says DHS shutdown 'will have no functional impact' as the only Democrat to vote for funding www.post-gazette.com/news/politic... by @samjanesch.bsky.social
Sen. John Fetterman says DHS shutdown 'will have no functional impact' as the only Democrat to vote for funding
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Fetterman, arguing that withholding new funding for immigration enforcement will do little to strengthen guardrails...
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February 13, 2026 at 2:11 PM
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As East Palestine grapples with train derailment’s toxic aftermath, a House bill threatens to gut some protections www.post-gazette.com/news/environ... via @post-gazette.com
As East Palestine grapples with train derailment’s toxic aftermath, a House bill threatens to gut some protections
The first indication that something was wrong was the sound of sirens.  They were constant. Fire trucks raced up and down Bacon Avenue for several...
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February 12, 2026 at 2:24 PM
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Pine-Richland suspends controversial library book policy, considers major revisions www.post-gazette.com/news/educati... by @megantomasic.bsky.social
Pine-Richland suspends controversial library book policy, considers major revisions
A controversial library book policy has been suspended as the Pine-Richland School Board considers drastic changes to the document that last year spurred...
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February 10, 2026 at 2:14 PM
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"You’re seeing these people and you can’t see their expressions or their faces." As ICE actions dip into more communities, uncertainty and wariness spread www.post-gazette.com/news/crime-c... via @post-gazette.com
As ICE actions dip into more communities, uncertainty and wariness spread
Last Thursday, health care workers in UPMC Mercy’s bustling emergency room were a little startled by a patient brought in during the early afternoon...
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February 10, 2026 at 2:13 PM
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Shapiro, Garrity divided over spending in spotlight amid renewed Pa. budget battle www.post-gazette.com/news/politic... by @benkail.bsky.social
Shapiro, Garrity divided over spending in spotlight amid renewed Pa. budget battle
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed $53 billion spending plan for 2026-27 shows that neither he nor Republican state Treasurer Stacy Garrity is shying away...
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February 9, 2026 at 6:37 PM
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Jose Flores of Oakmont released by ICE amid pressure from state, local leaders www.post-gazette.com/news/politic... by @benkail.bsky.social
Jose Flores of Oakmont released by ICE amid pressure from state, local leaders
Jose Flores, the Oakmont man whose recent detention by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement sparked outcry from advocates and questions from borough...
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February 9, 2026 at 2:31 PM
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Sen. John Fetterman's PACs get an assist from major GOP donors as other fundraising drops www.post-gazette.com/news/politic... by @samjanesch.bsky.social
Sen. John Fetterman's PACs get an assist from major GOP donors as other fundraising drops
WASHINGTON — Ed Glazer, the billionaire owner of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, cut more than a few sizable checks to politicians in recent...
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February 9, 2026 at 2:21 PM
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Pittsburgh-area police agencies struggle to navigate surge in ICE activity www.post-gazette.com/news/crime-c... by Jacob Geanous and @meganguzapg.bsky.social
Pittsburgh-area police agencies struggle to navigate surge in ICE activity
As protesters poured into the street in bitter cold outside the Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office in the South Side on Tuesday night, Pittsburgh...
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February 2, 2026 at 2:54 PM
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Jason Richey, Allegheny County GOP chair, running for lieutenant governor www.post-gazette.com/news/politic... by @benkail.bsky.social
Jason Richey, Allegheny County GOP chair, running for lieutenant governor
Jason Richey, a Pittsburgh-native attorney who ran for governor in 2022 and has chaired the Allegheny County GOP for about a year, is running for lieutenant...
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January 29, 2026 at 2:16 PM
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The Post-Gazette sent Right-To-Know requests to Allegheny County school districts to examine how much is being spent to upkeep closed schools. This is what @megantomasic.bsky.social found. www.post-gazette.com/news/educati...
Western Pa. school districts spend thousands to maintain unused schools community members want to see revitalized
The former Knoxville Middle School sits silent in the middle of the Knoxville neighborhood of Pittsburgh, darkness radiating behind windows not yet boarded...
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January 26, 2026 at 2:28 PM
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Tensions rise in Pa. over ICE tactics, as trainings and protests draw crowds www.post-gazette.com/news/politic... via @post-gazette.com
Tensions rise in Pa. over ICE tactics, as trainings and protests draw crowds
On Tuesday, as hundreds poured into Shadyside Presbyterian Church in the bitter cold to attend training on how to document immigration arrests in the area,...
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January 26, 2026 at 3:42 PM
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Pittsburgh’s Democratic lawmakers look to rein in Trump with bills to ‘melt’ ICE and restrict military use www.post-gazette.com/news/politic... by @samjanesch.bsky.social
Pittsburgh’s Democratic lawmakers look to rein in Trump with bills to ‘melt’ ICE and restrict military use
WASHINGTON — Pittsburgh’s Democratic federal lawmakers were focusing their efforts Thursday on a pair of high-profile votes that,...
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January 23, 2026 at 2:49 PM
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Pittsburgh under winter storm warning for up to 14 inches of snow from massive storm system www.post-gazette.com/news/weather... by @lpshachnow.bsky.social
Pittsburgh under winter storm warning for up to 14 inches of snow from massive storm system
A winter storm warning will go into effect for most of the Pittsburgh region Saturday night, with meteorologists predicting around a foot of snow from...
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January 23, 2026 at 2:41 PM
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Monster winter storm could dump several inches of snow in Pittsburgh www.post-gazette.com/news/weather... via @post-gazette.com
Monster winter storm could dump several inches of snow in Pittsburgh
A potentially catastrophic winter storm that’s threatening a huge swath of the Midwest, Southeast and much of the Eastern Seaboard could dump several...
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January 22, 2026 at 2:31 PM
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Rep. Summer Lee votes to hold Clintons in contempt of Congress in Epstein investigation, proposes amendment to do the same to Attorney General Pam Bondi www.post-gazette.com/news/politic... by @samjanesch.bsky.social
Rep. Summer Lee votes to hold Clintons in contempt of Congress in Epstein investigation
WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Summer Lee, who helped lead an effort last year to unearth investigative records into Jeffrey Epstein, on Wednesday...
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January 22, 2026 at 2:19 PM
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Pittsburgh in store for more snow, extreme cold as the week continues www.post-gazette.com/news/weather... by @lpshachnow.bsky.social
Pittsburgh in store for more snow, extreme cold as the week continues
Expect more snow and low temperatures ahead this week, meteorologists say. A cold weather advisory is in effect for much of the region through noon Tuesday,...
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January 20, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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“Had I been a double agent for Israel?” Gov. Shapiro found Harris team’s focus on Israel during 2024 vetting ‘offensive’ www.post-gazette.com/news/politic... by @benkail.bsky.social
Gov. Shapiro found Harris team’s focus on Israel during 2024 vetting ‘offensive’
Former Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign team asked Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro whether he ever served as an Israeli agent as part of a running...
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January 20, 2026 at 2:28 PM
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Pa. GOP leader voids Washington County Republican Party’s no-confidence vote against state Sen. Bartolotta www.post-gazette.com/news/politic... via @post-gazette.com
Pa. GOP leader voids Washington County Republican Party’s no-confidence vote against state Sen. Bartolotta
A feud within the Republican Party over the performance of state Sen. Camera Bartolotta has gone public, after a 21-3 vote of no confidence in the senator...
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January 20, 2026 at 2:08 PM
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In Mayor O'Connor's second week, the focus on Downtown's economic growth takes form www.post-gazette.com/business/dev... by @madaleinerubin.bsky.social
In Mayor O'Connor's second week, the focus on Downtown's economic growth takes form
On inauguration day last week, Mayor Corey O’Connor made it clear that he was focused on Downtown. On Thursday, the Urban Redevelopment Authority...
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January 16, 2026 at 2:09 PM
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Coraopolis borough ends its partnership with ICE following opposition from residents www.post-gazette.com/local/north/... via @post-gazette.com
Coraopolis borough ends its partnership with ICE following opposition from residents
Coraopolis will terminate its police department's partnership with ICE following a 4-3 vote by the borough council Thursday night after hearing from numerous...
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January 16, 2026 at 1:59 PM
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Mike Tomlin steps down as Steelers head coach after 19 seasons www.post-gazette.com/sports/steel... via @post-gazette.com
Mike Tomlin steps down as Steelers head coach after 19 seasons
Mike Tomlin is stepping down as Steelers head coach after 19 seasons at the helm. Tomlin informed the team of his decision Tuesday afternoon at a team...
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January 13, 2026 at 7:46 PM
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Massive fraud scheme that fleeced thousands of people had ties to Pittsburgh area www.post-gazette.com/news/crime-c... via @post-gazette.com
Massive fraud scheme that fleeced thousands of people had ties to Pittsburgh area
Before he was freed from prison by President Donald Trump five weeks ago, David Gentile was a power player in the world of private equity companies, amassing...
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January 5, 2026 at 4:55 PM
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Downtown Pittsburgh’s recovery enters a new phase as 2026 approaches www.post-gazette.com/business/dev... by @madam7.bsky.social
Downtown Pittsburgh’s recovery enters a new phase as 2026 approaches
As 2026 approaches, downtowns across the country are still on the mend after losing major office tenants, residents and businesses during the pandemic. Pittsburgh...
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December 30, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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Pa. lawmakers traded up to $58.8M in securities in 2025 as Congress considers stock trading ban, Post-Gazette analysis finds www.post-gazette.com/news/politic... by @samjanesch.bsky.social
Pa. lawmakers traded up to $58.8M in securities in 2025 as Congress considers stock trading ban, Post-Gazette analysis finds
WASHINGTON — Pennsylvania’s federal lawmakers bought and sold stocks or other securities collectively worth between $19.8 million...
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December 15, 2025 at 3:53 PM