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"Kayden's Law," a bill that aims to curb child custody decisions amid allegations of "parental alienation," is currently working its way through the Pennsylvania General Assembly. It's passed the Senate, and its sponsor said it appears to have enough support to clear the House of Representatives, where it awaits a vote.

Also, the Allegheny County Housing Authority is seeking a federal grant to replace a public housing complex in McKees Rocks. With the application deadline approaching, local officials and stakeholders are still debating the housing mix details.

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A Pa. bill aimed at protecting children involved in custody battles awaits House action

Kayden’s Law would tell courts to change how they handle allegations of domestic abuse.

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Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures welcomes Jennifer Egan to the Carnegie Library Lecture Hall on Feb. 12. Egan returns to Ten Evenings with her latest novel, “The Candy House,” intellectually dazzling and a moving testament to the tenacity and transcendence of human longing for connection, family, privacy and love.

In-person tickets to see Egan may become available on a rolling basis. For in-person availability, call 412-622-8866 between 10 a.m.– 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Enjoy Ten Evenings from the comfort of your home. Livestream individual lectures or purchase a subscription at pittsburghlectures.org.

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Planned McKees Rocks revamp in flux amid housing mix dispute

On a frigid and fiery night one year ago, a train upended lives in East Palestine

Facing tyranny, I tried to stay and fight with my pen, but had to flee for my life to Pittsburgh

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As property tax appeals cut into local governments' budgets, experts say a countywide reassessment is the cure for a defective system that currently overtaxes some and undertaxes others.
Two dozen employees of Adda Coffee & Tea House announced plans to unionize, and within hours, the owner closed all four locations, citing financial losses. A local labor attorney said if the Adda case reaches the National Labor Relations Board, timing, money and the nature of the closure will be important.

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