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Allegheny CountySep 30, 11:19 AM

Ken Griffin Commits Record $3 Billion to Carnegie Mellon, Including $1 Billion for Pittsburgh

Carnegie Mellon University announced the largest individual gift in U.S. higher-education history Wednesday, with Citadel founder Ken Griffin committing $3 billion. One billion dollars will support CMU's Pittsburgh campus, including $500 million for its newly renamed Kenneth C. Griffin School of Computer Science, while $2 billion will establish a new 35-acre campus in Miami.

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Worcester CountySep 25, 1:03 PM

Oceans Calling 2026 Canceled Entirely as Nor’easter Threatens Ocean City

Organizers have canceled the entire three-day Oceans Calling Festival in Ocean City after worsening forecasts for a developing nor’easter brought continued concerns about high tides, coastal flooding, strong winds and beach erosion at the festival site.

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CultureSep 19, 10:17 AM

Great Frederick Fair Opens Nine-Day Run, Bringing Agriculture, Rides and Heavy Visitor Traffic to East Patrick Street

The Great Frederick Fair opened Friday and continues through Sept. 26, with daily events, agricultural exhibits, carnival rides and grandstand programming expected to draw residents and visitors to Frederick’s east side.

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