Oz's Senate Bid, Pens Sold, School Threats & More: Weekly Wrap

Pittsburgh PA

05 December, 2021

7:03 AM

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PITTSBURGH, PA — Dr. Oz is running for the U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania, but he lives in New Jersey. Anyone have a problem with that? The celebrity surgeon announced his bid to succeed the retiring Pat Toomey, but Oz's connections to Pennsylvania are flimsy at best. He went to graduate school in Philadelphia and his in-laws live in suburban Philly. Oz's fame likely makes him a viable candidate for the Republican nomination, but should it given his residency issue? Only time can answer that question. Now for the rest of the Weekly Wrap: Your favorite hockey team, the Pittsburgh Penguins, has a new owner.Shame on the Pittsburgh restaurant that illegally took $41,000 in employee tips.Online threats wreaked havoc for many southwestern Pennsylvania school districts.Allegheny County began firing its unvaccinated employees.Be the first to know what's happening in your community and region. With a free Patch subscription, you'll always be up to date on local and state news: https://patch.com/subscribe.