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“Clairton Strong” shirts and signs on sale to benefit workers impacted by explosion

T-shirts and signs are now on sale to benefit the victims of the Clairton Coke plant explosion. Despite calls to action, the ...

Health department: Air quality meeting standards following Clairton Coke Works explosion

The department is working closely with the state health department, emergency services and U.S. Steel representatives, ...

Interfaith prayer service expected to be held one week after Clairton Plant explosion

One week after the Clairton Plant explosion, the Clairton community is expected to hold a prayer service to honor victims and support plant workers.
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Clairton Coke Works, site of Monday’s explosion, has a history of problems

The U.S. Steel plant in Clairton, Pa., where an explosion killed two workers and injured 10 on Monday, has a history of ...
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Everything we know about the Clairton Coke Works explosion in Pennsylvania

Allegheny County officials say two people are dead and ten others are injured, including two medics. WGAL News 8's Sarah ...

After Fatal Explosion, Focus Turns to Steel Mill’s Future and Past

The mill, which is part of the recent merger between U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel, has faced scrutiny from federal and local ...

The ballad of Clairton: an all American City in mourning

Clairton, Pennsylvania was rocked Tuesday by an explosion at the U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works. Clairton Mayor Richard Lattanzi reflects on the sad day.

Expert calls for transparency in deadly explosion investigation and environmental impacts

A deadly explosion at an industrial plant outside Pittsburgh on Monday morning left two people dead and many others injured.