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For two weeks, we knew that life sciences research in Pittsburgh would be getting a $1 billion booster shot, including $800 million earmarked by UPMC for early stage investments in medical devices, software, drugs and more over the next four years. In an exclusive interview, executive vice president Jeanne Cunicelli revealed that investment might also be the catalyst for a new venture: a for-profit pharmaceutical company. Read more about the proposal here.
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ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL IN PITTSBURGH
WESA Ballot Breakdown: Can Rick Saccone Get The Votes To Beat Conor Lamb?
Ultimately, no. Nearly 20 hours after polls closed, Democrat Conor Lamb appeared to have an insurmountable lead over incumbant Republican Rick Saccone. Lamb's victory would mark a big turnaround from President Donald Trump's 20-point victory in the 18th Congressional District in 2016, but local and national outlets were slow to confirm results pending recounts by multiple Pennsylvania counties. Here's how WESA helped call the election for NPR. |
WELCOME HOME, LORD STANLEY.
The Pittsburgh Penguins turned around a once-disappointing season and fired a coach before winning a fourth Stanley Cup, adversity that seemed to make Wednesday's city-wide celebration that much sweeter. Fans lined the victory parade route more than 10 deep through humid, 90-degree heat as the players, coaches, their families and support staff rolled by in pickup trucks, convertibles and amphibious duck boats... More here. |
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“As soon as I saw them, I fell in love with them and I decided I would make one.”
Google Says Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger Is The 'Owner' Of The Cincinnati Bengals
Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has been a busy investor this season, thanks to a presumed Steel City fan making changes to Google results. If you searched for the "Cincinnati Bengals" on Thursday, the response on Google reported Roethlisberger was the "owner" of the team, rather than real long-time owner Mike Brown. A similar prank made waves... Read more. |