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Rising costs of dying has led Americans to turn to crowdfunding campaigns for funerals. How is that affecting Pittsburghers?
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Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council rebrands as Literacy Pittsburgh to highlight services beyond reading
Tags: Education, Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council, Literacy Pittsburgh, Don Block, Gary Singery, GED, English as Second Language, Community College of Allegheny County, immigrant, refugee
2018 Election Guide: District 34 Pa. House: Paul Costa vs. Summer Lee
A first-time candidate with political organizing skills takes on an entrenched incumbent
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2018 Election Guide: District 38 Pa. Senate, Stephanie Walsh vs. Lindsey Williams
Two Democratic candidates face off for the right to challenge Republican incumbent in November
Tags: News, 38th District, Pennsylvania Senate, Jim Ferlo, Stephanie Walsh, Lindsey Williams, election guide
Danish government taps Pittsburgh for renewable-energy partnership
“Pittsburgh has a name for itself in the innovation realm, which Denmark also has a reputation for”
Tags: News, renewable-energy, Danish Ambassador, Lars Gert Lose, Bill Peduto, Katrina Kelly-Pitou, World Energy Council, London
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