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Norfolk Southern Needlessly Blew Up Train Cars

After a freight train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio last year, Norfolk Southern blew open five tank cars, exposing residents to toxic chemicals. Now the National Transportation Safety Board says it never had to happen, and locals say they’re still worried about the long-term health consequences. [NPR]

• 🚂 Another Norfolk Southern derailment happened in Northampton County this past week. [ABC News]

First Allegheny County Exec Jim Roddey Dies

Allegheny County’s first-ever chief executive, Jim Roddey, died at 91 last week. Roddey was the former chairman of the county’s Republican committee and served as executive from 1999 to 2004. He helped shape the way our county government operates today and is remembered for his business acumen, philanthropy, and public service — both during his tenure in Allegheny County and time served in the Marines. [TribLIVE]

Pens Trade Jake Guentzel To Hurricanes

After a 6-0 loss against the Washington Capitals last week, the Penguins traded Sidney Crosby’s right-hand man, Jake Guentzel, to the Carolina Hurricanes. The move to trade Guentzel, a one-time All-Star and two-time 40-goal scorer, comes as the Pens deal with dwindling chances of making it to the playoffs. Find out who the Pens got in return. [Pensburgh]

1-Star Reviews of Pittsburgh’s Most Iconic Places

The humble user review — taken alone, is just one person’s opinion. But put a bunch together, and that aggregated star rating can make or break a local business. We’re going inside the minds of the people leaving one-star reviews for some of our favorite Pittsburgh places.

Listen as producer and quizmaster Elizabeth Kauma puts host Megan Harris and I to the test!

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