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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.
More from Sofia →Reporter · Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 6:23 PM · 1 min read
Two people died after a vehicle struck a bridge abutment and caught fire on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Westmoreland County, police said.
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