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Sofia Patel

Sofia Patel

Reporter · Lawrenceville, PA

Sofia Patel is a community-focused journalist with a bachelor’s degree from Chatham University and over 6 years of experience reporting on neighborhoods in and around Pittsburgh. She has previously contributed to City Paper, where her in-depth profiles showcased the diverse voices and stories from various communities.

18 stories from Sofia Patel in Fox Chapel

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Allegheny County details ballot security measures ahead of election day

As the sun rose over Pittsburgh, casting a warm glow on the city’s historic bridges and bustling streets, the anticipation of election day began to fill the air. Residents, many of whom have cast their ballots by mail in previous elections, are eager to ensure their voices are heard. With just days...

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Prosecutors drop felony charge against rapper Rick Ross in domestic violence case — WTAE 4 (Pittsburgh)
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Prosecutors drop felony charge against rapper Rick Ross in domestic violence case

Prosecutors have dropped a felony charge against rapper Rick Ross a month after he was arrested in Miami Beach, citing “insufficient evidence.”

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Midterms 2026: the final message to voters — WTAE 4 (Pittsburgh)
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Midterms 2026: the final message to voters

With the 2026 midterm elections just days away, Democrats and Republicans are focused on driving more voters to the polls with the issue of affordability top of mind.

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From Viking scares to haunted soundtracks: Meet Kennywood's George Sabol — WTAE 4 (Pittsburgh)
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From Viking scares to haunted soundtracks: Meet Kennywood's George Sabol

For 23 years, George Sabol has helped make Kennywood Halloween scary. His character, music and mentorship have made him part of the park's tradition.

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Winning lottery ticket sold at Western PA gas station — WTAE 4 (Pittsburgh)
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Winning lottery ticket sold at Western PA gas station

A $1.7M winning lottery ticket was sold at a Sunoco in Westmoreland County.

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Appeals court rejects Justice Department request for California to set aside disputed ballots — WTAE 4 (Pittsburgh)
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Appeals court rejects Justice Department request for California to set aside disputed ballots

A federal appeals court has rejected the Justice Department’s request for California to set aside disputed ballots received in the midterm election.

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QUIZ: This week in national news — WTAE 4 (Pittsburgh)
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QUIZ: This week in national news

From the death of an acclaimed English actor to a major political figure fleeing to the U.S., test your knowledge of this week’s top news stories.

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Brewers revel in their first World Series win with Milwaukee parade — WTAE 4 (Pittsburgh)
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Brewers revel in their first World Series win with Milwaukee parade

The Wisconsin National Guard said it was a four-ship formation of UH-60 helicopters.

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Cuba welcomes home diplomat expelled from US after unusual altercation at the UN — WTAE 4 (Pittsburgh)
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Cuba welcomes home diplomat expelled from US after unusual altercation at the UN

Cuba welcomed home a diplomat on Friday expelled by the United States after an unusually heated confrontation between the two countries’ representatives at the United Nations this week.

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Hugh Jackman, William Shatner and George Takei among those paying tribute to Patrick Stewart — WTAE 4 (Pittsburgh)
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Hugh Jackman, William Shatner and George Takei among those paying tribute to Patrick Stewart

Following the death of Patrick Stewart at 86, a slew of tributes from acting colleagues and even Marvel Studios poured in on Thursday.

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Defense seeks to remove death penalty in Fayette County case of 9-year-old Renesmay Eutsey — WTAE 4 (Pittsburgh)
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Defense seeks to remove death penalty in Fayette County case of 9-year-old Renesmay Eutsey

The defense for Renesmay Eutsey's adoptive mother is fighting the death penalty as new testimony detailed the 9-year-old's condition before her death.

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Western PA: Dry and mild for Halloween weekend — WTAE 4 (Pittsburgh)
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Western PA: Dry and mild for Halloween weekend

The added cloud coverage won't hamper any of your weekend plans.

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Ballot mix-up in Pennsylvania county may have kept hundreds from getting mailed ballots — WTAE 4 (Pittsburgh)
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Ballot mix-up in Pennsylvania county may have kept hundreds from getting mailed ballots

Didn’t get your Fayette County mail ballot? Officials are contacting about 300 voters after a mailing issue may have prevented their requested mail ballots from being successfully sent.

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Three Bob Fergusons and two JFKs: A brief history of same-name ballot confusion — WTAE 4 (Pittsburgh)
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Three Bob Fergusons and two JFKs: A brief history of same-name ballot confusion

Before there were two Dan Sullivans, there were three Bob Fergusons and two JFKs. Here's a brief history of same-name ballot confusion.

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'Days of our Lives' star Robert Kelker-Kelly's cause of death revealed — WTAE 4 (Pittsburgh)
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'Days of our Lives' star Robert Kelker-Kelly's cause of death revealed

The actor, best known for playing Bo Brady on "Days of Our Lives," died from arteriosclerotic heart disease, numerous reports claim.

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Christa Pike gives first public comments since her failed execution — WTAE 4 (Pittsburgh)
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Christa Pike gives first public comments since her failed execution

Christa Pike, who survived Tennessee’s attempt to execute her by lethal injection last month, is speaking out for the first time.

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Scottish police conduct inquiries into ex-Prince Andrew and Epstein's visit to king's estate — WTAE 4 (Pittsburgh)
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Scottish police conduct inquiries into ex-Prince Andrew and Epstein's visit to king's estate

Police in Scotland are investigating former Prince Andrew's time at the king's estate at Balmoral with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.

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Blockchain intelligence firms link North Korea to $6.3B hack on Binance — WTAE 4 (Pittsburgh)
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Blockchain intelligence firms link North Korea to $6.3B hack on Binance

A North Korean hacking unit was likely behind the theft of more than $6 billion at Binance, U.S.-based blockchain intelligence firm TRM says.

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