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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.

Steelworkers were pushing coke out of ovens when deadly explosion rocked Pennsylvania plant

CLAIRTON, Pa. (AP) — Workers were pushing coke out of huge ovens and preparing for maintenance when an explosion rocked a U.S. Steel plant outside Pittsburgh, a company executive said Tuesday, a day ...

City of Washington mayor recounts explosions inside Clairton Coke plant during shift with chemical recovery team

City of Washington Mayor JoJo Burgess described the moments when the explosion occurred at the Clairton Coke Plant, saying he ...
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In Clairton, officials say the air is normal, but residents, advocates are wary

After a fatal explosion at U.S. Steel’s Clairton Coke Works, Mon Valley residents remain cautious though Allegheny County ...

South Huntingdon man loved his job at Clairton Coke Works, despite the dangers

Tim Quinn joined generations of Southwestern Pennsylvanians 17 years ago seeking a good-paying job with benefits at a local ...

What is coke and how is it used in the steelmaking process? Here's what to know

Wondering what a coking plant is? Learn how coke is made and why it’s vital to traditional steel production in light of the U ...