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Pennsylvania reports first 2 measles deaths in the US this year, both people unvaccinated

Pennsylvania reports first 2 measles deaths in the US this year, both people unvaccinated

Pennsylvania health officials report that two unvaccinated residents have died from measles

Pennsylvania reports first U.S. measles deaths this year as outbreak grows

Pennsylvania reports first U.S. measles deaths this year as outbreak grows

Aug 25 (Reuters) - Two Pennsylvania residents died from measles, health officials said on Tuesday, the first such deaths this year in the United States, which is contending with the highest number of cases of the highly infectious disease in more than three decades as vaccination rates drop.

Case map and graphs capture resurgence of disease once eliminated in the US

Case map and graphs capture resurgence of disease once eliminated in the US

Graphics show how measles cases have surged to the highest level in decades

Take Amtrak's second train from Pittsburgh to New York this fall

Take Amtrak's second train from Pittsburgh to New York this fall

A second Amtrak train from Pittsburgh to New York City is coming this autumn. Here's when it leaves the station and when to buy tickets.

$3M coming to Boulevard of the Allies in downtown Pittsburgh

$3M coming to Boulevard of the Allies in downtown Pittsburgh

A $3 million state investment funds improvements to Boulevard of the Allies, a major roadway through Downtown Pittsburgh and Point Park University.

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Recalled alfalfa sprouts tied to two illnesses in Florida

Recalled alfalfa sprouts tied to two illnesses in Florida

Two people in Florida reported illnesses linked to recalled alfalfa sprouts, even though they weren’t sold in Florida.

NFL analyst suggests 4 potential trade partners and packages for Joey Porter Jr

NFL analyst suggests 4 potential trade partners and packages for Joey Porter Jr

NFL analyst names four teams that could trade for Joey Porter Jr

Pennsylvania to Launch Second Daily Amtrak Service Between Pittsburgh and New York Following $144 Million Federal Grant

Pennsylvania to Launch Second Daily Amtrak Service Between Pittsburgh and New York Following $144 Million Federal Grant

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's office announced that Amtrak will introduce a second daily passenger train service between Pittsburgh and New York, with stops in Harrisburg and Philadelphia, starting in mid-November. This expansion is the culmination of nearly three years of planning and over $80 million in investment, a collaborative effort involving Amtrak and freight railroad Norfolk Southern Corp., which owns the tracks between Pittsburgh and Harrisburg. The project received a significant boost in December 2023 when former U.S. Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.) and U.S. Sen John Fetterman (D-Pa.) announced a $144 million Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) grant. This funding was secured under the Biden-era Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) covering approximately 20% of the project's total cost. The new service aims to enhance access to modern, safe, and reliable passenger rail for Pennsylvanians, fostering economic development a...

New legal battle looms over Trump mail ballot rules

New legal battle looms over Trump mail ballot rules

States plan a new legal challenge to Trump administration rules on mail-in ballots after a Supreme Court ruling.

Average Pittsburgh income far below amount needed to live comfortably

Average Pittsburgh income far below amount needed to live comfortably

A new study lays out how much residents in each state must earn to live comfortably. Here's what that means in Pittsburgh.

Sprouts recalled after illnesses reported in 15 states. See products

Sprouts recalled after illnesses reported in 15 states. See products

The recalled products possibly connected to the outbreak were distributed to grocery stores and wholesale distributors in two states.

Trump calls it 'a mistake' for communities to reject data centers

Trump calls it 'a mistake' for communities to reject data centers

President Donald Trump has long defended data centers. In an interview with Michael Cohen, Trump called it "a mistake" for communities to reject them.