Patch Pittsburgh Field Editor Eric Heyl has three decades of experience as a reporter, editor and columnist. From 1999 to 2016, he was the lead metro columnist for the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, where his work won numerous national, state and local awards. He's the former president of the National Society of Newspaper Columnists and current president of the National Society of Newspaper Columnists Education Foundation, which provides scholarships to collegiate newspaper columnists. Heyl lives in Pittsburgh with his wife and two daughters.
Pennsylvania State Police are looking into what could be a scandalous situation in a Pittsburgh-area school district. Get the details here.
A popular Pittsburgh restaurant chain is marking the birthday of one of its most well-known products with a one-day free offer.
The June 25 event at North Boundary Park will offer free 30-minute swim lessons for children ages 3 to 18. Get the details here.
One of Pittsburgh's most active real estate and restaurant businesses has announced a new rebranding effort. Get the details here.
The state House has passed a bill that would prohibit students from using cell phones during the school day. Get the details here.
A Popular Pittsburgh eatery that closed during the COVID-19 pandemic is reopening. Get the details here.
A Pittsburgh-area man succumbed to injuries suffered in a rollover vehicle crash on Sunday. Get the details here.
A Pittsburgh-area man succumbed to injuries suffered in a rollover vehicle crash on Sunday. Get the details here.
An altercation between a Pittsburgh Lyft driver and a passenger turned violent on Sunday. Get the details here.
Trying to help a fawn actually could lead to its death, officials say.
A man lost his life over the weekend after apparently being struck by a car in the parking lot of a Pittsburgh business.
A legendary name in the Pittsburgh music and television scene has passed away. Get the details here.
Time to satisfy your appetite for Pittsburgh's latest bar and restaurant news.
The Andy Warhol Bridge in Pittsburgh will close to traffic during an upcoming celebration of its 1ooth birthday.
Could you have purchased the large jackpot-winning ticket in Pittsburgh? Find out here.
The victim of a fatal Pittsburgh-area truck crash has been identified. Get the latest details here.
A Pittsburgh eatery was found violating health code standards during an inspection. Get the details here.
A well-known eatery in the Pittsburgh area has gone out of business. Get the details here.
A well-known eatery in the North Hills area has gone out of business. Get the details here.
Pittsburgh Public Schools are shuttering a number of schools. Get the details here.
