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• Pitt study: Pittsburgh-area girls falling steps behind in physical activity

  21-12-2016 23:52 via post-gazette.com
  
  Teenage girls in Pittsburgh are falling more than a step behind – they’re falling a few thousand steps behind in the area of physical activity according to a study released today by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and Graduate School of Public Health.
  
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• Pittsburgh Firm Exits Google’s $20M Moon Landing Competition

  21-12-2016 23:38
  
  PITTSBURGH (AP) – A western Pennsylvania company has exited Google’s $20 million moon landing competition.
  The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports that the space delivery company Astrobotic didn’t secure a launch contract for 2017, a requirement for Google’s Lunar XPrize.
  Astrobotic says its technology and customers won’t be ready in time. The company is eyeing a 2019 moon landing.
  Commercial operations are vying to become the first to land on the moon, travel 500 met
  
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• NFL Picks Week 16: Steelers Win AFC North Showdown, Bears Upset Texans

  21-12-2016 23:06
  
  Bryan Altman
  Give the NFL credit: they’re going to dominate Christmas weekend like your Trump-thumping uncle’s going to dominate conversation at Christmas dinner.
  Aside from Friday night, there’s at least one NFL game every day between now and Monday. The bulk of the action will be transpiring on Saturday, Christmas Eve, but the lion’s share of the must-see games will be kicking off in primetime on Sunday and Monday night.
  But while the league gets full mar
  
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• Coding school accepting applications for firsta

  21-12-2016 23:02
  Coding school accepting applications for first classAfter receiving a license to operate as a higher education institution in November, the Fortress Academy is moving forward with plans to start its first 12-week class next spring. Coding school accepting applications for first class Coding school accepting applications for first classAfter receiving a license to operate as a higher education institution in November, the Fortress Academy is moving forward with plans to start its first 12-week cl
  
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• Suspects Stealing Guns From Unlocked Vehicles In North Huntingdon

  21-12-2016 23:01
  
  NORTH HUNTINGDON (KDKA) — Police are looking for suspects after nearly a dozen handguns were taken from unlocked cars recently in Westmoreland County.
  The thefts started back in October in North Huntingdon Township.Since then, items have been stolen out of 35 vehicles, including 10 handguns.
  Clay Pike, McKee Road, Kingfred Drive.Those are just three of the nine streets in North Huntingdon where unlocked parked cars have been targeted by thieves.
  “Rummaged through the vehicle, through
  
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• Santa Goes High-Tech With New Play Area At Mall At Robinson

  21-12-2016 22:45
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Santa is going high-tech.
  Gone are the long lines and screaming kids at the Mall at Robinson. Welcome iPads, texting and a brand new play area. It was designed by a local company that also designs play areas for Disney.
  Not only is it fun for the kids, it gives the parents a break at a time when they really need it.
  Here’s how it works:
  Parents put their names on the list, stored on an iPad, for photos with Santa. Then, they get a text when it’s 15 minutes u
  
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• Kidsburgh: Santa Goes High-Tech With New Play Area At Mall At Robinson

  21-12-2016 22:45
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Santa is going high-tech.
  Gone are the long lines and screaming kids at the Mall at Robinson. Welcome iPads, texting and a brand new play area. It was designed by a local company that also designs play areas for Disney.
  Not only is it fun for the kids, it gives the parents a break at a time when they really need it.
  Here’s how it works:
  Parents put their names on the list, stored on an iPad, for photos with Santa. Then, they get a text when it’s 15 minutes u
  
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• Steelers’ Wives Take On Ravens’ Wives In Charity Fundraiser

  21-12-2016 22:30
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — While the Steelers and Ravens prepare for battle on the field on Christmas Day, the players’ wives and girlfriends are battling each other off the field this week.
  The women are raising money for a charity in each community, and the Steelers have chosen to donate to Children’s Hospital.
  The goal is to reach at least $5,000.
  For more information and to donate, visit their GoFundMe page: https://www.gofundme.com/steelersravensladiesbattleforthebucks
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• Kevin Stallings On Scott Barnes To Oregon St. Rumors: ‘I’d Try To Hire Him, Too, If I Was Them’

  21-12-2016 21:39
  
  PITTSBURGH (93-7 The FAN) – Rumors are swirling that University of Pittsburgh Athletic Director Scott Barnes has been offered the Athletic Director position at Oregon State.Oregon State has offered its AD position to Pitt AD Scott Barnes, per source. The two sides are in negotiations.
  — John Canzano (@johncanzanobft) December 21, 2016
  Pitt basketball head coach Kevin Stallings was with The Starkey and Mueller Show when this report broke, and here’s what he had to say.
  “It
  
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• Thursday Night Breakdown: Giants Play For Seed; Eagles For Pride

  21-12-2016 21:32
  
  By Danny Cox
  The New York Giants (10-4) and Philadelphia Eagles (5-9), rivals in a strong NFC East, often find themselves competing for a playoff spot. But not this year. While the division will likely send two teams, the Eagles won’t be one of them. Pride is still on the line, as these teams get set to do battle on Thursday Night Football.
  The Eagles sensed that this might be their year after a 3-0 start that included an absolute thrashing of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Rookie quarterba
  
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• Book Gift Guide For The Sports Enthusiast In Your Life

  21-12-2016 21:24
  
  Do you have baseball, basketball, or football fans in your life? We sure do. Our sister company, Simon & Schuster, has the perfect gifts for everyone on your list. Check out these exciting sports books, and finish your holiday shopping at your local bookstore.
  Photo Courtesy of Simon & Schuster
  Muhammad Ali Unfiltered
  by Muhammad Ali
  An officially authorized collection, Muhammad Ali Unfiltered brings to life the “Greatest of All Time” through 200-plus pages of images, quotes,
  
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• Antonio Brown Makes $100K Donation To Children’s Hospital

  21-12-2016 20:17
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Antonio Brown’s skills on the football field receive thunderous ovations from fans. But, what he recently did off the field deserves an even bigger ovation.
  Brown posted a simple picture of a check on Snapchat. The check was made out to Children’s Hospital in the amount of $100,000.Per his Snapchat, #Steelers WR @AntonioBrown is donating $100k to the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. What an awesome guy. pic.twitter.com/ZDQBf3MHIJ
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• Pa. court ruling paves way for gay Fox Chapel couple to marry

  21-12-2016 20:06 via post-gazette.com
  
  Roland Bosee Jr. and Nino Esposito have been in a relationship for nearly a half-century, and in a legal limbo for over a year.
  
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• Adoption decision ends marriage predicament for gay couples in Pennsylvania

  21-12-2016 20:06 via post-gazette.com
  
  Roland Bosee Jr. and Nino Esposito have been in a relationship for nearly a half-century and in legal limbo for over a year.
  
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• Saving Space: How To Pack Your Bulky Winter Clothing

  21-12-2016 20:00
  
  By Randy Yagi
  Your richly deserved winter vacation is just days away and soon you’ll have to start packing items you’ll need for the trip. But if you’re hoping to keep your travel expenses down, will you be able to fit everything into your TSA-approved carry-on and one personal item, such as a laptop case or purse? Despite the necessary clothing you’ll have to bring for inclement weather, you’ll be surprised just how much you can actually fit in a single piece of l
  
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• CBS Sports’ Solomon Wilcots Discusses AFC Games To Watch In Week 16

  21-12-2016 20:00
  
  By Rick Brown
  With only two weeks left in the regular season, several teams are fighting for a postseason berth or positioning. Others are already reflecting on their disappointing 2016 season and looking ahead to next year. Regardless, each team still has something to fight for in week 16, be it the playoffs or pride.
  The winless Cleveland Browns host the underachieving San Diego Chargers this week. Both started the season with high expectations only to see their offseason strategies
  
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• Pittsburgh Snow Angels program returns, offers help with snow removal

  21-12-2016 19:55 via post-gazette.com
  
  The Pittsburgh Snow Angels program is returning for another season, lining up volunteers to help elderly and disabled residents with snow removal, the city has announced.
  
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• Steelers’ Boswell Selected For Random Drug Test After 6 FG Game

  21-12-2016 19:34
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Steelers kicker Chris Boswell received an interesting note from the NFL this morning.
  First, you may remember that Boswell made all six of his field goal attempts on Sunday as the Steelers came from behind to beat the Bengals 24-20.
  Now, when he arrived for work this morning, there was a note from the NFL taped to his locker.
  But, the note was far from congratulatory.
  “You have been randomly selected by the NFL drug testing program’s Medical Advisor to compl
  
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• AG: School Transit Company Owner Ignored Background Checks For Drivers

  21-12-2016 19:00
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The owner of Three Rivers Transit is facing a long list of charges.
  Martin W. Betchy, 35, is accused of allowing employees with criminal records to transport charter students in vehicles that were not properly insured.
  “The conduct of this individual put many innocent children at risk,” Attorney General Beemer said in a statement. “There are safeguards in place to ensure that the people trusted with transporting school students are qualified and suitab
  
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• Pa. AG's office: School transport company owner hired drivers with criminal records

  21-12-2016 18:47 via post-gazette.com
  
  The owner of an Allegheny County-based transportation company serving charter schools has been charged by the state Attorney General’s office with hiring drivers who have criminal records to transport children and using improperly insured vehicles.
  
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• Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Program To Issue Permits Soon

  21-12-2016 18:34
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – Pennsylvania health officials say they’ll be accepting applications to grow and distribute medical marijuana over the next couple months with hopes of having the system up and running in about a year and a half.
  Health Secretary Karen Murphy said during an update Wednesday that permit applications for dispensaries and for grower-processors will be available online starting Jan. 17.
  The monthlong application period will begin Feb. 20. The first phase will involv
  
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• Pittsburgh reaches deal with Rivers Casino on $10 million local share

  21-12-2016 18:22 via post-gazette.com
  
  Pittsburgh’s mayor says the city has reached a deal to receive $10 million in gambling tax money through next year from the Rivers Casino.
  
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• CBS To Broadcast ‘World’s Toughest Mudder’ On Christmas Day

  21-12-2016 17:01
  
  Ryan Mayer
  In case you’re looking for something to watch after opening your presents on Christmas morning, CBS has you covered. That day at 2 p.m. ET the network will premiere a new show called “World’s Toughest Mudder” that follows one of the most extreme endurance competitions in the world. The event features 20 obstacles laid out over a 5-mile course and takes place over the course of 24 hours. Ahead of the Christmas Day premiere, CBS Sports released a 360 video that w
  
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• Allegheny County Sheriff Mullen to run for re-election

  21-12-2016 17:01 via post-gazette.com
  
  William Mullen, who has been Allegheny County's sheriff since 2006, announced his plans to run for another four-year term this morning in a letter to Democratic Party officials.
  
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• WATCH: Crosby Gives Early Christmas Gift To Young Fan

  21-12-2016 16:48
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – There’s overwhelming evidence that Sidney Crosby is pretty good at playing hockey.
  There’s also quite a long record of him being an amazing human being.
  The latest example of the latter came Tuesday night after the Penguins demolished the New York Rangers.
  As Crosby was heading to the locker room, a girl in the stands held up a sign kindly asking him for his stick.
  Crosby stopped and obliged, and the little girl immediately became excited. The look on her fa
  
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• Study Finds War Against Sugar Comes From ‘Low Quality’ Evidence

  21-12-2016 16:29
  
  (CBS Local) – In recent years, health studies have concluded that sugar must be exterminated as it’d been determined to be detrimental to weight loss. But a new study published in Annals of Internal Medicine has essentially said “not so fast.”
  The study from McMaster University claims that the evidence for prior knowledge in how sugar intake is proportionate with weight gain, across nine public health guidelines, is ‘low quality’. Now, this doesn&rsq
  
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• Woman Wanted For Fraud Falls Into Icy Pond While Trying To Elude Cops

  21-12-2016 15:59
  
  LANCASTER, Pa. (AP) – Police say a woman wanted on various credit card fraud charges is in custody after falling into a Pennsylvania country club’s icy pond while running away from officers.
  Forty-one-year-old Meredith Calder, of Lancaster, was wanted by the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Department and the Northern York Regional Police when officers got a tip she was staying in a housing development near the Conestoga Manor Country Club in Manor Township.
  Police say Calder tried t
  
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• Wilkinsburg man, 20, charged with shooting man during East Hills robbery

  21-12-2016 15:40 via post-gazette.com
  
  A 20-year-old Wilkinsburg man is facing attempted homicide, assault, burglary and robbery charges in connection with a shooting and break-in at an East Hills apartment Monday.
  
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• Police: Armed robber attacks Wendy's manager in Lawrenceville before fleeing

  21-12-2016 15:27 via post-gazette.com
  
  Pittsburgh police are investigating an armed robbery at a Wendy’s in Lawrenceville this morning.
  
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• Police: Armed robber attacks Wendy's employee in Lawrenceville before fleeing

  21-12-2016 15:27 via post-gazette.com
  
  Pittsburgh police are investigating an armed robbery at a Wendy’s restaurant in Lawrenceville this morning.
  
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• Laurel Mountain Ski Resort Open After Years Of False Starts

  21-12-2016 15:25
  
  LIGONIER, Pa. (AP) – The historic Laurel Mountain Ski Resort in southwestern Pennsylvania was scheduled to reopen for the first time in 11 years.
  The resort has been shuttered since it was open on-and-off from 1999 to 2005 as former owners attempted to reinvent the resort about 50 miles east of Pittsburgh after it previously closed in 1989.
  Seven Springs Mountain Resort and the state invested $6.5 million to renovate the resort.
  State Parks Director John Hallas says state officials think t
  
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• Ligonier Valley cancels school today in wake of district threat

  21-12-2016 14:32 via post-gazette.com
  
  The Ligonier Valley School District has closed its doors today in response to the threat of "an act of violence," school officials said.
  
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• PTL Links: Dec. 21, 2016

  21-12-2016 14:18
  
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guest & topics:
  Heinz History Center
  Laurel Mountain At Seven Springs
  Rania’s Catering
  Rania’s Recipes: Christmas Breakfast
  Dr. Marlene Boas
  Leslie Bonci
  Milkshake Factory
  
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• Rania’s Recipes: Christmas Breakfast

  21-12-2016 14:07
  
  Christmas is only a couple of days away! If you’re looking for some delicious breakfast recipes, check out these two from Rania Harris!
  Banana Pecan Pancakes
  For the Pancake Mix:
  6 cups all-purpose flour
  1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  3 teaspoons baking powder
  1 tablespoon kosher salt
  2 tablespoons sugar
  For the Pancakes:
  2 eggs, separated
  2 cups buttermilk
  4 tablespoons melted butter
  2 cups Pancake Mix
  1 stick butter, for greasing the pan
  Banana-Pecan Syrup (See recipe below)
  Directions
  
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• Manager Attacked During Attempted Robbery At Lawrenceville Wendy’s

  21-12-2016 13:52
  
  LAWRENCEVILLE (KDKA) – Police are investigating an attempted robbery at a Wendy’s in Lawrenceville Wednesday morning.
  According to emergency dispatchers, the incident happened at the restaurant in the 4000 block of Butler Street around 7:30 a.m.
  The store’s manager was taking out the garbage when he was hit in the head by the suspect. The manager was knocked unconscious.
  Police say after the suspect hit the manager, he went inside the restaurant and tried to open the safe, but
  
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• Armed Robbery At Lawrenceville Wendy’s Under Investigation

  21-12-2016 13:52
  
  LAWRENCEVILLE (KDKA) – Police are investigating a Wednesday morning armed robbery at a Wendy’s in Lawrenceville.
  According to emergency dispatchers, the incident happened at the restaurant in the 4000 block of Butler Street around 7:30 a.m.
  The suspect allegedly struck a male manager in the head with a gun.
  No other details have been released at this time.
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• Elderly woman critically injured after struck by car in Westmoreland County

  21-12-2016 13:35 via post-gazette.com
  
  State police are investigating a pedestrian accident that left an 85-year-old woman critically injured.
  
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• At least 2 seriously injured in Beaver County crash

  21-12-2016 13:32 via post-gazette.com
  
  At least two, and possibly three, people were seriously injured in a head-on crash in Beaver County Tuesday night.
  
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• Dunlap: What’s The End Game For Burfict?

  21-12-2016 13:20
  
  PITTSBURGH (93-7 The Fan) – The part I don’t understand is this: What’s the end game for Bengals nuisance Vontaze Burfict?
  Is he trying to intimidate people? That won’t work in a league where some of the toughest people on the planet are employed. How is one going to intimidate men who make a living hitting others as hard as they can?
  Is he trying to help his team to a bunch of wins? Certainly taking boneheaded penalties — particularly at crucial times — isn&r
  
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• Ohio Man Allowing Internet Users To Program Home Holiday Light Show

  21-12-2016 13:07
  
  OHIO (KDKA) – An Ohio man is letting people on the internet program his home’s holiday light show from anywhere in the world.
  Tom Hammond, who works for the University of Akron, has been working on making the idea a reality for several years.
  It uses simple hardware that Hammond says is easy to use and affordable.
  You can program his lights and view it online here!
  “The website actually shows where everybody is coming from and I have had people from France and Denver, Colorado,
  
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• House destroyed in Richland fire

  21-12-2016 13:02 via post-gazette.com
  
  A house was destroyed in a two-alarm fire in Richland early this morning.
  
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• Downtown Pittsburgh from the Mattress...

  21-12-2016 12:58
  
  Originally, she used the warehouse as a space to live, work and build a community of artists and intellectuals. The community grew and in 1977 , the Mattress Factory was established as a legal non-profit educational and cultural corporation.
  
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• Fire Engulfs, Destroys Home In Richland Township

  21-12-2016 12:27
  
  RICHLAND TOWNSHIP (KDKA) – A home was destroyed by fire in Richland Township early Wednesday morning.
  The fire started shortly after 4 a.m. in the 5700 block of Phillips Road.
  Firefighters were able to extinguish the flames shortly after 6 a.m. However, all that remained of the home was a burned out shell.
  No one was currently living in the home due to construction.
  The cause of the fire is unknown and there are no reported injuries.
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• TRAFFIC: Part of Mon Wharf to reopen Thursday

  21-12-2016 12:05 via post-gazette.com
  
  The Mon Wharf will partially reopen on Thursday for Downtown commuter parking.
  
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• TRAFFIC: Mon Wharf remains closed today to commuter parking

  21-12-2016 12:05 via post-gazette.com
  
  The Mon Wharf is closed today for continued flood cleanup, according to the Parking Authority of Pittsburgh.
  
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• Forgiven: Udin earned a pardon before Obama gave him one

  21-12-2016 09:00
  For 44 years, former Pittsburgh City Council member Sala Udin has labored under a shadow: He was a convicted felon. In 1972, Mr. Udin served seven months in federal prison for transporting an unloaded shotgun and a jug of Mississippi moonshine across state lines two years earlier.
  
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• Pennsylvania Catholic colleges voice solidarity with young immigrants

  21-12-2016 06:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Several area Catholic college and university presidents are voicing support for foreign-born students who were brought to this country as children without legal immigration status and who have avoided deportation under an Obama-era policy.
  
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• Pennsylvania Catholic colleges back young immigrants

  21-12-2016 06:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Several area Catholic college and university presidents are voicing support for foreign-born students who were brought to this country as children without legal immigration status and who have avoided deportation under an Obama-era policy.
  
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• Fears of terrorism mostly absent at Pittsburgh's Christmas Village

  21-12-2016 06:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  The terrorist attack Monday at a Christmas festival in Berlin may have occurred thousands of miles away, but its impact can strike much closer to home.
  
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• Denzel Washington Welcomes Local Actors, Crew To Special ‘Fences’ Screening

  21-12-2016 05:49
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — August Wilson’s Pultizer Prize-winning play “Fences” is headed to the big screen. The movie was filmed mainly in and around the Hill District earlier this year.
  Many local actors had roles and others worked many hours behind the scenes. Tuesday night, they got their first look at the finished product during a special screening here in Pittsburgh, and they were welcomed by star and director, Denzel Washington.
  Washington greeted a packed house of extras
  
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