Home Sports Why the Pirates signed Urquidy and what they'll get in the former Astros pitcher

Detroit Tigers pitcher José Urquidy winds up to throw a pitch against the Cleveland Guardians on Sept. 18, 2025 in Detroit.

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Baseball, National Sports

February 5, 2026

Why the Pirates signed Urquidy and what they’ll get in the former Astros pitcher

By JASON MACKEY, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (TNS)

It's not the former Astros pitcher fans wanted. But the Pirates hope Jose Urquidy can still help the...

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Minimum wage gets renewed focus in Pennsylvania

By CHRISTEN SMITH The Center Square

February 5, 2026

HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania’s minimum hourly wage has been unchanged for 16 years, even as its neighboring states have climbed into the double-digits. U...

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Quadruple fatal magnifies focus on CDL licensure

By ALAN WOOTEN The Center Square

February 5, 2026

(The Center Square) – Four people killed in Indiana by a big rig driver with a CDL license from Pennsylvania has magnified the consequences of a progr...

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Arctic chill, high winds coming

By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com

February 5, 2026

An arctic blast paired with strong winds is expected to bring dangerously cold conditions to the area this weekend, with wind chills plunging as low a...

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THINGS TO DO: Family fun, outdoor adventure, live entertainment

By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com

February 5, 2026

TAKE YOUR CHILD TO THE LIBRARY DAY will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Mount Jewett Memorial Library, 7 E. Main St. While every day is...

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Local students place at SkillsUSA District 6 competitions

February 5, 2026

The SkillsUSA Pennsylvania District 6 Competitive Events were held Jan. 29 and 30, with students from across the central region traveling to Pennsylva...

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