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Nippon Steel Deal Could Change After Deadly Clairton Coke Works Explosion: US Steel
U.S. Steel says its multi-billion-dollar Nippon Steel deal remains on track despite the Aug. 11 explosion at the Clairton Coke Works that killed two workers and injured 10. But at a press conference Tuesday, Aug. 12, the company hinted changes to the agreement could be coming — and won’t be known until the investigation into the deadly blast is complete. The facility was preparing for routine maintenance when a gas build-up triggered an explosion at coke oven batteries 13 and 14 at 10:51 a.m., Allegheny County Emergency Services said. The pressure valve released to batteries 19 and 20, creat…
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2 Dead, 10 Injured; Timelapse Video Shows Fatal Explosions At US Steel Clairton Coke
A timelapse video and photos captured by the Breathe Project show the massive plume from a deadly explosion at the U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works on Monday, Aug. 11, that has now left two people dead two missing, and 10 injured, officials confirmed later Monday night. The explosion happened at 10:51 a.m. between coke oven batteries 13 and 14 inside the sprawling coking facility along the Monongahela River in Clairton, sparking a fire and a large-scale emergency response, according to Allegheny County Emergency Services (ACES). There were multiple secondary explosions, officials explained. B…
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ICE Raid At Emiliano’s Restaurants In PA Spurs $120K GoFundMe To Support Detained Workers
An ICE raid at two Emiliano’s Mexican Restaurant & Bar locations in the Pittsburgh area left 16 workers detained and the community reeling, the business announced on Thursday, Aug. 7. Federal immigration agents stormed the Cranberry and Gibsonia Emiliano’s restaurants in what owners described as a “show of force” that “went far beyond anything reasonable or humane,” according to a statement shared on the restaurant’s Facebook page and GoFundMe. The raid left the businesses “trashed” and employees “shattered,” the owners said. Sixteen staff members — described as “family” by the Emiliano…
Hartford, CT
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$85B Railroad Merger Would Reshape US Freight, Union Warns Of 'Monopoly In Disguise'
Two major rail companies are planning to merge, potentially creating the first transcontinental freight railroad in the country's history. Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced the landmark $85 billion deal on Tuesday, July 29. The combined company would stretch over 50,000 route miles across 43 states, connecting nearly 100 ports and unifying two of the largest freight carriers into a $250 billion business. The nation's coasts were linked by rail in 1869, when a golden spike was driven in Utah, connecting Union Pacific and Central Pacific's lines. Despite the con…
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Apple TV+ Thriller ‘Parallax’ Filming In Pennsylvania — And You Could Be In It
If you’ve ever wanted to see yourself on Apple TV+, now’s your chance. Casting is underway for "Parallax", a brand‑new thriller series filming in Western Pennsylvania — and locals can get paid to be part of the action. Mosser Casting is seeking extras of all ages for "Parallax", an upcoming Apple TV+ thriller filming across Western Pennsylvania from Monday, July 21, through Friday, Dec. 19, 2025. Filming will take place on weekdays only. The series, produced by A&E and based on the hit crime novels "Killer Instinct" by Lars Kepler, follows a former homicide detective who moves to a smal…
Lexington Park, MD
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Truck Crosses Line In Maryland Crash, Killing Woman, Injuring 2 Men: State Police
A Pennsylvania woman is dead and two men were hospitalized after a pickup truck crossed into oncoming traffic and crashed into a car in Maryland, state police said. Troopers were called to Sudlersville Road and Duhamel Corner Road in Sudlersville around 10:45 p.m. on Friday, July 25, for a reported crash, Maryland State Police said. Investigators say a 2020 Nissan Frontier, driven by 30-year-old Kyle Wayne Crossly of Sudlersville, was heading west on the roadway when it failed to navigate a slight curve. The truck then crossed into the eastbound lane and slammed into a 2022 Chevrolet Malib…
Lexington Park, MD
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Truck Crosses Line In Maryland Crash, Killing Woman, Injuring 2 Men: State Police
A Pennsylvania woman is dead and two men were hospitalized after a pickup truck crossed into oncoming traffic and crashed into a car in Maryland, state police said. Troopers were called to Sudlersville Road and Duhamel Corner Road in Sudlersville around 10:45 p.m. on Friday, July 25, for a reported crash, Maryland State Police said. Investigators say a 2020 Nissan Frontier, driven by 30-year-old Kyle Wayne Crossly of Sudlersville, was heading west on the roadway when it failed to navigate a slight curve. The truck then crossed into the eastbound lane and slammed into a 2022 Chevrolet Malib…
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Mormon Missionary Charged With Assaulting 14 Boys Caught In PA After Years Fleeing: DOJ
A former Mormon missionary who fled trial after allegedly sexually abusing 14 boys in Tonga was arrested in Pennsylvania, the U.S. Department of Justice announced on Thursday, July 24. William James Purdy, 28, of West Valley, Utah, was taken into custody in Pittsburgh after being indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of sexually exploiting minors overseas. Purdy traveled to Tonga in 2017 as part of a mission with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, according to court documents. While there, he allegedly groomed and sexually abused multiple boys—some of whom lived with him…
Mercersburg, PA
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7-Year-Old Trapped In Stolen Car During 100 MPH Chase In Western PA: Police
A terrified woman waved for help as the stolen car she was in with her 7-year-old son sped toward Pittsburgh — hitting nearly 100 miles per hour — with the driver refusing to stop, police said. A 7-year-old boy was trapped inside a stolen vehicle during a high-speed police chase in western Pennsylvania over the weekend, New Kensington Police said in a release issued Monday, July 21. Officers first spotted the stolen vehicle at Tarentum Bridge Road and Caldwell Avenue in New Kensington on Saturday, July 19 and attempted a traffic stop. But the driver — later identified as William Anick, 62 —…
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Mets' Brett Baty Pops The Question In Cape May
Brett Baty is officially off the market — both on the field and in love. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anna Sprys (@annasprys) The Mets third baseman, 25, popped the question to longtime girlfriend Anna Sprys last week during a picture-perfect proposal in Cape May. Sprys shared the big moment on Instagram, posting an Instagram alub of Baty down on one knee and the two popping champagne with the caption: "Forever with my best friend 🤍." The post is a full-circle moment for the couple, who first appeared to go public in July 202…
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Hang Up That 'Payphone' — Maroon 5’s Hitting The Road With New Music And Big Energy
Maroon 5 fans, this love isn’t over. The band is heading back on tour in 2025, and this time, there’s new music, major stops, and a chance to see Adam Levine and the crew light up the stage like only they can. Tickets are already moving fast—and yes, we’ve got the link to get yours before they’re gone. The Love Is Like tour marks the group’s first major U.S. arena tour since 2021. Their upcoming album, also titled "Love Is Like," is set to drop August 15. While Adam Levine spent 16 seasons coaching on The Voice, Maroon 5 kept the music going with new releases and tours—and now they’re hitti…
Abington, PA
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$573K In Fake Rolexes, Designer Shades Seized Before Hitting Pennsylvania Streets: Feds
Not so fast. Hundreds of thousands of dollars in faux Rolexes and fake designer sunglasses didn’t make it past customs in Pittsburgh. US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Pittsburgh intercepted a shipment of fake Rolex watches and knockoff luxury sunglasses valued at over half a million dollars before they could hit the streets, federal officials announced Thursday, June 26. The package, arriving from the United Arab Emirates and mislabeled as “Empty Poly Bag Ladies Hand Bag,” was flagged on April 27. When officers opened it, they found 13 counterfeit Rolex watches and…
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