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New Voter ID Card Announced for those Who Can’t Get Driver’s License or other ID

The Secretary of the Commonwealth announced Friday that Pennsylvania will be issuing a new ID card that can be used as voter identification. The card is aimed that those who many not be able to get a...more

Essential Pittsburgh

Heaven & Earth

We'll mark the tenth anniversary of the Quecreek mine rescue in Somerset County. Then, since 9/11 Lillie Leonardi has kept what she saw at the crash site of Flight 93 a secret. However, she's now sharing her story in a book titled In the Shadow of a Badge: A Spiritual Memoir, Friday at noon on 90.5 FM (rebroadcast at 8:00 PM).

DEP Declares Drought Watch for 15 Western Pennsylvania Counties

The Department of Environmental Protection has issued a drought watch aimed at individuals and water suppliers in 15 Western Pennsylvania counties (Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Clarion, Crawford, Erie,...more

US Trade Rep Touts Pittsburgh for Export Potential

The White House brought its message of increasing US exports and decreasing outsourcing to Pittsburgh Friday with a stop at...more

Small Businesses Will Have Equal Opportunities When Bidding For State Contracting

Small Businesses Will Have Equal Opportunities When Bidding For State Contracting

Small businesses have been called up to the big leagues as they now have the opportunities to compete for state contracts as heavy hitters. Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett announced new efforts to...more

City Debuts New “Green” Stormwater Management System in Greenfield

With the goal of decreasing street and basement flooding in an often-affected area, the City of Pittsburgh and Penn State partnered to build a Bioswale on the corner of Saline and Alexis Streets along...more