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wesanews. org > national-international-news > 2026-07-02 > former-ethics-lawyer-says-trumps-crypto-poses-clear-conflict-of-interest

Former ethics lawyer says Trump's crypto poses 'clear conflict of interest"

3+ hour, 19+ min ago  (245+ words) Updated July 2, 2026 at 12: 32 PM EDT President Donald Trump and his family earned more than $1 billion last year through cryptocurrency ventures and other businesses, according to a 927-page financial disclosure report filed with the Office of Government Ethics. NPR's Linda Kenyon…...

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wesanews. org > arts-culture > 2026-07-02 > weekend-event-anthrocon-world-cup

What to do this weekend: Anthrocon, World Cup Fan Zone and Fourth of July celebrations

3+ hour, 27+ min ago  (57+ words) 90. 5 WESA Watch the furries Downtown for Anthrocon's 20th anniversary, check out fireworks and other Fourth of July celebrations throughout the city, or cheer on your favorite team at a World Cup watch party " here's what to do in Pittsburgh this weekend....

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wesanews. org > environment-energy > 2026-07-02 > heat-straining-pittsburgh-electric-grid

How the heatwave is straining Pittsburgh's electric grid

8+ hour, 34+ min ago  (312+ words) The heatwave hovering over Pittsburgh is straining the electric grid, leading to outages. Many people may associate power outages with severe storms. Heat doesn't look as dramatic, but it can still disrupt the power grid. It's similar to when a…...

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wesanews. org > health-science-tech > 2026-07-02 > allegheny-health-network-heritage-valley-health-system-merger

Regulators approve Allegheny Health Network and Heritage Valley Health System merger

4+ hour, 18+ min ago  (423+ words) Heritage Valley Health System is officially part of the Allegheny Health Network, the two organizations announced Wednesday. Regulators approved the merger last week, expanding AHN's footprint in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The Beaver-based Heritage Valley called the deal a "new era" for…...

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wesanews. org > arts-culture > 2026-07-02 > america-250-pittsburgh-founding

As America turns 250, a portrait of Pittsburgh at the nation's founding

4+ hour, 21+ min ago  (1438+ words) The Fort Pitt Block House, as many Pittsburghers know, is the oldest building in town. With this week's 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, it's also worth noting it is the only extant structure standing when that…...

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wesanews. org > arts-culture > 2026-07-02 > pittsburgh-public-theater-clo-merger

Pittsburgh Public Theater and Pittsburgh CLO say progress toward merger is proceeding well

4+ hour, 27+ min ago  (385+ words) The merger between Pittsburgh's two largest theater companies is proceeding apace, with more news due at month's end. Leaders of the process to merge Pittsburgh Public Theater and Pittsburgh CLO announced last week that the merger ought to be a…...

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wesanews. org > economy-business > 2026-07-02 > giant-eagle-kroger-merger-pharmacy-grocery

What to know about the Giant Eagle and Kroger grocery and pharmacy merger

4+ hour, 28+ min ago  (383+ words) Kroger and Giant Eagle announced Wednesday morning that Kroger will buy Giant Eagle, with the deal set to close sometime in 2027. Whether or not Giant Eagle is your main squeeze, chances are that if you live in the Pittsburgh region,…...

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wesanews. org > politics-government > 2026-07-01 > 6-month-data-center-pause-harrisburg

Hurry up and wait: Pa. lawmakers move quickly on bills to pause data-center construction

17+ hour, 13+ min ago  (787+ words) Though Harrisburg lawmakers recessed this week before finalizing a state budget, the legislature appears to be more unified around the idea of letting local officials hit pause on data center developments. But that consensus might not extend much beyond the…...

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wesanews. org > politics-government > 2026-07-01 > nonprofit-support-pittsburghs-vehicle-fleet-2027-savings

Nonprofit support of Pittsburgh's vehicle fleet may mean 2027 savings, officials say

17+ hour, 3+ min ago  (558+ words) Pittsburgh officials say they expect recent promises of financial support to bear fruit in the form of reduced vehicle maintenance costs next year. But in the meantime, the fleet still presents urgent needs. Acting fleet manager Branwyn Turnage on Wednesday…...

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wesanews. org > health-science-tech > 2026-07-01 > giant-eagle-pharmacies-continue-kroger-deal

Giant Eagle pharmacies expected to continue as usual under Kroger deal

21+ hour, 40+ min ago  (382+ words) In a deal that could transform Pittsburgh's grocery scene, Cincinnati-based Kroger announced Wednesday that it will acquire Giant Eagle supermarkets and pharmacies for $1. 65 billion. The deal was announced less than a year after Giant Eagle embarked on a massive expansion…...

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