Pittsburgh to state: Let’s not fell Highland Park trees.
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The attempt to assassinate Donald Trump thrust both Butler County and the Pittsburgh region into the world spotlight. Outside of Butler, regional leaders are hesitant to talk ([link removed]) about the potential effects of violence on the region’s trajectory.
The state says a Pittsburgh water treatment plan might mean Highland Park Reservoir trees must be cut down. City officials warn it could be “catastrophic.” ([link removed])
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“If you think about other presidents that were shot at, and God bless they didn't all get killed, there's a bunch of them,” said Jack Cohen, CEO/President of Butler County Tourism. “A whole lot, and they don't talk about that anymore. When they get tired of talking about it, it will probably not get talked about. That's a shame. We should remember our history and learn from it.”
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** Highland Park trees may have to make way for water treatment work ([link removed])
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