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Officials said that two workers were killed, hours after an explosion rocked the Clairton Coke Works ([link removed]) . Ten others were injured by the blast, which is under investigation by county authorities.
“It just reminds people of how dangerous of a job that this is,” Sen. John Fetterman said.
Scott Buckiso, U.S. Steel's senior vice president and chief manufacturing officer, said at a press conference that the plant was "stable" as of 4 p.m. Monday ([link removed]) .
County health officials said air monitors did not detect elevated levels of pollution but residents within a mile of the plant were urged to stay inside as a precaution ([link removed]) .
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** Explosion at U.S. Steel’s Clairton Works leaves two dead, 10 hurt
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** Housing advocates, hosts split on bill to regulate short-term rentals in Pittsburgh ([link removed])
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🎊 The Pittsburgh Taco Festival 2025 is back ([link removed]) — bigger, bolder and bursting with flavor! With 25 taco vendors, live music and family-friendly fun, it’s a full-on celebration you don’t want to miss. Come hungry, leave dancing! 🎶💃
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* CMU laid off 18 employees last week ([link removed]) , the latest fallout from President Trump’s shakeup of higher education.
* ICE detained 16 people in a pair of raids on Emiliano’s restaurants ([link removed]) last week.
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This week: 👩🍳 Restaurant Week ([link removed]) Dozens of Pittsburgh restaurants are offering special, fixed-price menus in mid-August. (Aug. 11-17 | See website for restaurants | Reservation policies and prices vary)
This weekend:
* 🇮🇹 Little Italy Days ([link removed]) Liberty Avenue replaces cars with dozens of vendors selling Italian delicacies and, yes, some wireless plans and funnel cakes. (Thursday-Sunday | Liberty Avenue, Bloomfield | Free admission)
* 🦜 Hummingbird Day ([link removed]) Celebrate the world’s smallest bird with the Carnegie Museum of Natural History (9 a.m.–12 p.m. Saturday | Powdermill Nature Center | Free)
* 🏈 Steelers return to Acrisure ([link removed]) The Black and Gold play their first home game of the preseason, offering a first glimpse of this year’s team and much cheaper tickets than regular season action. (7 p.m. Saturday | Acrisure Stadium, North Shore | vs. Tampa Bay)
Throughout August: 🏙️ RAD Summer Staycation ([link removed]) Enjoy free admission to select Pittsburgh institutions using your Allegheny County Library card and a RADpass reservation.
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** VA terminates union contracts, thousands of Pennsylvania workers affected ([link removed])
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