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Past articles by Gregory:

Pine-Richland to name Seneca Valley assistant coach as new head football coach, source says

A reliable source tells Channel 11′s Jillian Hartmann, Campos will be the recommended candidate to go before the school board during a special meeting. → Read More

Pittsburgh movie theaters welcome back customers, hoping to spark a struggling industry

Major movie theater chains AMC Entertainment, Regal Cinemas and Cinemark are no longer requiring customers who are fully vaccinated to wear masks. → Read More

Officers scramble to find kids posting picture of a gun in Bridgeville on social media

Local police are putting out a warning after children were spotted playing with a BB gun, which people in the public believed was a real firearm. → Read More

Woman charged with driving 100+ mph in deadly February crash on Route 51

A Pittsburgh woman is free on non-monetary bond tonight after she was arraigned on charges of vehicular homicide, DUI, reckless driving and speeding charges earlier today. → Read More

Pitt wide receiver awarded national student-athletic achievement prize

The National Association of Academic and Student-Athlete Development Professionals named Tipton this year’s recipient. The annual award honors student-athletes who have overcome great personal, academic and/or emotional odds to achieve academic success during their college playing years. → Read More

Millions of dollars in airport renovations hope to spark an economic boom in Westmoreland County

Major renovations at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport have been completed, and local leaders are hoping the $18 million in upgrades will bring an economic boost to Westmoreland County. → Read More

Allegheny County and Channel 11 work together to test jewelry marketed to help you in an emergency

Inside a jewelry box is something touted to keep you and your loved ones safe. → Read More

When’s the last time you checked your 401(k)? If you don’t know, you may want to change that. Here’s why.

With cyber crime on the rise, government watchdogs report that retirement accounts, like 401(k)s, are at risk. → Read More

Pittsburgh mayor done with politics after losing Democratic primary

Just days after losing the Democratic primary, Peduto reflected on his eight years in office, and likely turning over the city’s highest position to State Representative Ed Gainey, who defeated him in the primary election. → Read More

NASA will attempt rocket launch again Sunday evening

A four-stage Black Brant XII rocket will be used for the mission which includes the release of a barium vapor that will form two green-violet clouds that may be visible for about 30 seconds. The barium vapor is not harmful to the environment or public health. → Read More

Police searching for two cars following drive-by shooting in Swissvale

Police are asking for the public’s help identifying two cars involved in a drive-by shooting in Swissvale. → Read More

Swastika symbols found at two Mt. Lebanon schools, parents sending strong message of concern

On Friday, school administrators in Mt. Lebanon spoke with students about a troubling trend happening on their school campuses; swastika symbols found in the student restrooms. → Read More

NASA rocket launch scrubbed again, agency blames weather

A break in the clouds might give you a brief glimpse of a NASA rocket Saturday night. Weather permitting, the launch from NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia is scheduled for 8:02 p.m. EDT and may be visible in Pittsburgh, 30-60 seconds later. NASA is including a 40-minute window for the launch. → Read More

Push to lift Pennsylvania’s COVID-19 mitigation restrictions before Memorial Day has bipartisan support

A bipartisan group of Pennsylvania State Senators are asking Governor Tom Wolf to lift all COVID-19 mitigation restrictions before Memorial Day weekend. → Read More

Pittsburgh & Allegheny Co. leaders search for solutions after U.S. Steel cancels billion dollar investment

One week after US Steel announced it would not move forward with a $1.2 billion investment project in the Mon Valley, some state and local leaders are searching for a solution. → Read More

Two weeks before election, Westmoreland Co. discovers issue with mail-in ballots

Less than two weeks before the election, Westmoreland Co. is alerting voters who use absentee and mail-in ballots, some ballots might be incorrect. → Read More

Mysterious lights shine bright across the Pittsburgh sky, Meteorologists explain what we are seeing

On Friday night, across western Pennsylvania, reports of mysterious lights were trending on social media. → Read More

11-year-old shot in Pittsburgh’s Upper Hill District, caught between gunfire

Pittsburgh Police tell Channel 11, an 11-year-old boy was shot in the abdomen after a stray bullet hit him. → Read More

Pennsylvania lawmakers want to set aside millions of dollars to help struggling area hospitals

A bipartisan group of state lawmakers want to set aside $650 million to help local hospitals recover from the pandemic. → Read More

Popular Pittsburgh restaurant’s equipment stolen, nearby cameras caught the theft on camera

A surveillance system is being credited for recording a theft which is having a major impact on a local Pittsburgh business. → Read More