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• Some Doctors Turning To Food Instead Of Pills To Treat Ailments

  19-01-2017 23:45
  
  PITTSBURGH (CBS) – After your next trip to the doctor’s office, you may be heading home with a shopping list instead of a prescription.
  Some doctors are now putting food ahead of medicine to help cure what ails you.
  “Pills have a lot of side effects, the pills are expensive,” internist Dr. Eric Appelbaum said.
  It’s not that Dr. Appelbaum is against medication, he’s just found a more effective way to treat some of his patients.
  “Patients who trust their p
  
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• Greensburg Police Searching For Men Wanted On Attempted Homicide Charges

  19-01-2017 23:44
  
  GREENSBURG (KDKA) — City of Greensburg Police are requesting assistance with locating two men.
  Daishawn Stikkel, 22, and Nathan Childs, 21, are wanted on attempted homicide charges related to a shooting in March of 2016.
  Stikkel is likely operating a 2013 Toyota Corolla, Sedan, Pennsylvania plates, JYD 6878, orange/red in color.
  Both suspects should be considered armed and dangerous.
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• Greensburg Police Ask For Help Searching For Wanted Men

  19-01-2017 23:44
  
  GREENSBURG (KDKA) — City of Greensburg Police asked for assistance Thursday in locating two men facing attempted homicide charges.
  Daishawn Stikkel, 22, and Nathan Childs, 21, are accused in a shooting that occurred in March of 2016.
  Stikkel is likely operating a 2013 Toyota Corolla, Sedan, Pennsylvania plates, JYD 6878, orange/red in color.
  He should be considered armed and dangerous.
  Police say Childs turned himself in Thursday evening.
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• Governors bet pride, food for Steelers-Patriots matchup

  19-01-2017 23:33 via post-gazette.com
  
  This weekend is getting political — and not only because of Friday’s presidential inauguration.
  
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• What Trump Supporters Hope To Hear In His Inaugural Address

  19-01-2017 23:27
  
  MURRYSVILLE (KDKA) — One of the ways Donald Trump won the state of Pennsylvania was by taking the suburbs around Pittsburgh and Philadelphia and making them his own. One of those places – Murrysville in Westmoreland County.
  KDKA traveled there Thursday to talk to folks who voted for Mr. Trump and ask what the expect in his inauguration speech tomorrow.
  Like it or not Donald J. Trump will be the next president of the United States.
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• USS Pittsburgh Crew Shows Off Their Steelers Pride

  19-01-2017 22:54
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Steelers’ fans are showing off their black and gold spirit all over the world.
  With the AFC Championship Game coming up this weekend, Steelers Nation has an excess of enthusiasm for their team.
  That includes military members.
  The crew of the Navy’s USS Pittsburgh submarine recently had pictures taken showing off their Steelers’ pride in Greece.
  The photos show the crew members holding up Terrible Towels, 100 of them to be exact, in Crete.
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• Boyfriend Sentenced For Watching, Laughing As Woman Burned Toddler With Cigarettes

  19-01-2017 22:34
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — He begged the court for mercy, but the judge said what he did was “incomprehensible.”
  Anna Russell, 20, and her boyfriend Enrique Soto, 26, were both scheduled to be sentenced by Judge David Cashman Friday, but only Soto would learn of his fate: three to six years in prison and five years probation after his release.
  Soto and Russell admitted to burning Russell’s 19-month-old boy with cigarettes back in 2015 in East Pittsburgh.
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• Police: On-Duty Cop Met Prostitute, Covered It Up

  19-01-2017 22:11
  
  PITTSBURGH (AP) – A small-town Pennsylvania police officer has been charged with meeting a prostitute on duty, then trying to cover it up.
  The state police Bureau of Criminal Investigation on Thursday announced charges against 34-year-old Tyler Valimont.
  Valimont was working for the Farrell police about 70 miles northwest of Pittsburgh when the encounter allegedly took place in November. Farrell police didn’t immediately comment on Valimont’s job status.
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• The True Story Of How AJ Styles Signed With WWE

  19-01-2017 22:04
  
  By Chuck Carroll
  The walls of his home are likely covered in gold. Within a year of his first match in 1998, AJ Styles captured his first championship. It was the first of many he’d win over the next decade. Many were from wrestling’s most prestigious promotions, from Ring of Honor to Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, from TNA Wrestling to halfway around the world with New Japan Pro Wrestling. Styles was an unstoppable force that truly became “the face that runs the place” whereve
  
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• Mom Accused Of Taping 2-Year-Old To Wall Arrested

  19-01-2017 21:33
  
  REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio (AP) – A young woman accused of taping her 2-year-old son to a wall and streaming it live on social media has been arrested in Ohio.
  Reynoldsburg police say 18-year-old Shayla Rudolph was arrested Thursday on an abduction charge. Her son was taken into custody by Franklin County Children’s Services.
  Court records don’t list an attorney for Rudolph, who can’t be reached for comment.
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• FirstEnergy sells off Pennsylvania gas plants

  19-01-2017 21:32 via post-gazette.com
  
  FirstEnergy Corp. is selling several Pennsylvania natural gas plants and its hydroelectric assets for $925 million, the Ohio-based company said today.
  
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• 'Dance Moms' star seeks probation for financial crimes; feds want prison

  19-01-2017 20:57 via post-gazette.com
  
  "Dance Moms" TV star Abigale Miller, convicted of hiding assets from bankruptcy court and sneaking cash into the U.S. to conceal it, says she shouldn't go to federal prison.
  
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• In Final Act As President, Obama Commutes 330 Drug Sentences

  19-01-2017 20:55
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) – In his last major act as president, Barack Obama is cutting short the sentences of 330 federal inmates convicted of drug crimes.
  The move brings Obama’s bid to correct what he’s called a systematic injustice to a climactic close.
  Obama has now commuted the sentences of 1,715 people, more than any other president in U.S. history. During his presidency Obama freed 568 inmates serving life sentences.
  The final batch of commutations is the most any U.S. president
  
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• 5 Keys To A Steelers Victory In AFC Championship Game

  19-01-2017 20:44
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Pittsburgh Steelers and New England Patriots will meet in the AFC Championship Game on Sunday.
  It will no doubt be a great and exciting game between two of the best teams in the league.
  With that in mind, what do the Steelers need to do in order to punch their ticket to the Super Bowl?
  Here are five keys to victory:
  1) Good Ben Has To Show Up – Ben Roethlisberger has been inconsistent down the stretch, throwing 6 touchdowns and 8 interceptions in his last 5 ga
  
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• Police: Candy Store Employee Secretly Filmed Women In Bathroom

  19-01-2017 20:26
  
  NEW BRIGHTON (KDKA) — A candy store employee is accused of hiding a cell phone in the store bathroom in an attempt to take video of women in the restroom.
  Officers were called to Rosalind’s Candy Castle in New Brighton back in November.
  The owner handed over the phone of an employee, Aaron Zimmerman, and informed officers that the device contained video of one of his employees in the bathroom.
  When officers confronted Zimmerman he admitted the phone was his and that he placed it next
  
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• Expert Picks: Pittsburgh Steelers Vs. New England Patriots

  19-01-2017 20:23
  
  The Pittsburgh Steelers and the New England Patriots line up against each other in the AFC Championship game this Sunday.
  Looking ahead to the game, sports radio hosts from both Pittsburgh and Boston share their predictions.
  Colin Dunlap – Morning Show Host on 93.7 The Fan in Pittsburgh Steelers 35, Patriots 34:This game turns into the high-scoring game that seemingly everyone wants to see, with the Steelers coming from behind in the second half to win. And I have a crazy premonition that
  
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• Ariana Grande Pens Adorable Birthday Message to 'Soulmate' Mac Miller: 'I Love You With All My Heart'

  19-01-2017 20:20
  Ariana Grande is so into Mac Miller, she can barely breathe -- and we can't get enough of their cuteness! The "Into You" singer took to Instagram on Thursday, penning an adorably sweet message to her rapper boyfriend on his 25th birthday. The post was accompanied by a Snapchat video of the two jamming out in the car.
  
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• Penguins Encourage Fans To Bring Terrible Towels To Game Vs. Boston

  19-01-2017 19:56
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Pittsburgh Penguins are doing their part to drum up support for the Steelers ahead of the AFC Championship Game.
  On Sunday, Pittsburgh fans will be treated to a double-feature against foes from the Boston region.
  At 3 p.m., the Penguins will host the Boston Bruins at PPG Paints Arena. With that in mind, the Penguins are encouraging fans to bring Terrible Towels to the game. If you don’t have one, a gold Penguins playoff towel is also acceptable.
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• The Two-Day Hike: What To Bring And Why To Bring It

  19-01-2017 19:51
  
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  Erica Ferencik is a graduate of the MFA program in Creative Writing at Boston University. Her work has appeared in Salon and The Boston Globe, as well as on National Public Radio. Her first novel, The River At Night, on sale now from our sister company, Simon & Schuster, is a high stakes drama set in the Maine wilderness as four friends fight to survive after a white water rafting accident. Find out more on her website EricaFerencik.com and follow her
  
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• Florida Man Charged With Threatening To Kill Donald Trump At Inauguration

  19-01-2017 19:37
  
  MIAMI (AP) – A South Florida man has been charged with threatening to kill President-elect Donald Trump in a video posted online.
  A Miami Beach police report released Wednesday identified the suspect as 51-year-old Dominic Puopolo. Jail records show Puopolo is being held without bail on state charges of threatening harm against a public servant. Court records do not list a lawyer for him.
  The police report says Puopolo on Monday posted a video on his Twitter account stating that he would &
  
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• Report: Landslides Cause Road Restrictions Near New Brighton Schools

  19-01-2017 19:15
  
  NEW BRIGHTON (KDKA) — Officials say continued landslides in the New Brighton area are creating problems and causing road restrictions.
  The Beaver County Times reports a landslide partially closed Harmony Road near the entrance to the New Brighton Area School District campus Thursday.
  The restriction is expected to be in place indefinitely, but school buses will still be able to use the road.
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• Landslides Cause Road Restrictions Near New Brighton Schools

  19-01-2017 19:15
  
  NEW BRIGHTON (KDKA) — Crews with the Borough of New Brighton spent hours doing all they could to prevent Harmony Road from giving way.
  “As long as we keep water out we’re okay. That’s the key,” Operator of New Brighton Borough Bob Barr said.
  Barr says an old pipe broke and washed down a hill from all the rain earlier this week. The rock the road was built on is shale, which erodes very easily.
  “It is warmer than it used to be. We don’t have winters like
  
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• Alleged leader of Pittsburgh drug ring faces federal court appearance

  19-01-2017 19:11 via post-gazette.com
  
  The reputed leader of a large-scale opiate and cocaine ring in Pittsburgh whose Daytona Beach, Fla., property has been seized by the government in a forfeiture action is set to appear in federal court Friday for a detention hearing.
  
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• CBS Sports’ Nantz, Simms, Cowher, Gonzalez Analyze NFL Championships

  19-01-2017 18:50
  
  Bryan Altman
  Our last weekend featuring multiple NFL games is upon us, and boy will it be a good one. This weekend the Green Bay Packers visit the Atlanta Falcons, and the Pittsburgh Steelers head to Foxboro to take on the New England Patriots in two marquee matchups that should set scoreboards on fire. Football fans will be watching from the edges of their seats to see which teams move on to Super Bowl LI.
  CBS Sports’ top NFL analysts Phil Simms, Bill Cowher, Tony Gonzalez, and lead
  
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• Welterweight Title Fight Between Keith Thurman And Danny Garcia To Air In Primetime On CBS

  19-01-2017 18:17
  
  Bryan Altman
  On June 25, 2016, boxing returned to primetime on CBS with a bang as welterweight champion Keith “One Time” Thurman and Shawn “Showtime” Porter put on one of the best bouts of the year.
  Before last year’s epic WBA Welterweight title fight, it had been 40 years since boxing aired on CBS in primetime, but thanks to the overwhelming success of Thurman-Porter, the wait for the next primetime fight has been reduced substantially.
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• Dog Found In Michigan With Ears, Nose Cut Off

  19-01-2017 17:19
  
  DETROIT (AP) – Animal welfare authorities in Detroit are trying to find whoever is responsible for maiming a dog found with his ears and nose cut off.
  The Michigan Humane Society has released a photo of the Rottweiler mix, which was found in the city on Tuesday. The society says a concerned citizen called them after spotting the dog. The animal was taken to veterinarians and treated.Investigator Mark Ramos says the maiming has caused the dog “a great deal of suffering.”
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• Man Killed In Pennsylvania Logging Accident

  19-01-2017 17:12
  
  THREE SPRINGS, Pa. (AP) – A man has been killed while logging in central Pennsylvania.
  The incident happened Wednesday in Clay Township, Huntingdon County. Emergency responders confirmed the fatality occurred just before noon.
  The county coroner didn’t immediately release details while trying to contact the man’s relatives, and didn’t immediately return a call for comment Thursday.
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• Watch: Robert Downey Jr. Shouts ‘Go Steelers’ At People’s Choice Awards

  19-01-2017 17:03
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Today we welcome the newest member of Steelers Nation: Iron Man himself.
  Robert Downey Jr. gave a proud shout out to the black and gold Wednesday night while accepting the award for “Favorite Action Movie Actor.”Watch @AshleyMGreene present the award for “Favorite Action Movie Actor” to @RobertDowneyJr #PCAs– pic.twitter.com/gyL3Sm96AD
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• American Airlines To Sell Restricted ‘Basic Economy’ Ticket

  19-01-2017 16:58
  
  DALLAS (AP) – Getting the cheapest fare on American Airlines will soon mean leaving that rolling carry-on bag at home.
  Fort Worth-based American announced Tuesday that it will soon unveil its version of a “basic economy” fare that will presumably cost less than other coach tickets, but come with fewer comforts.
  The idea behind the stripped-down ticket is to better compete with discount airlines for travelers on a tight budget.
  Buyers will only be allowed to carry a personal ite
  
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• Police: Man Assaulted Wife After Dream That She Was Cheating

  19-01-2017 16:32
  
  EYNON, Pa. (AP) – Police say a Pennsylvania man tried to strangle his wife after he woke up from a dream in which she was cheating on him.
  Archibald police say 49-year-old Conrad Rudalavage had been drinking before he fell asleep, then woke up Saturday convinced that his wife was unfaithful.
  Police say he attacked, choked and threatened to kill her until his teenage daughter intervened and tried to call 911. Police say he then attacked the daughter.
  Police say the girl was able to escape a
  
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• Feds Grant Pennsylvania 4 More Months To Comply With Real ID

  19-01-2017 16:24
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – Federal authorities are giving Pennsylvania a few more months to comply with a 2005 federal law that requires people to prove they are legal U.S. residents in order for their driver’s licenses to be valid for federal purposes.
  Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration made the announcement Thursday.
  The extension for compliance with the Real ID law means that, for now, Pennsylvania licenses will be sufficient proof of identification to get into federal facilities.
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• Appeals court affirms conviction of coal CEO Blankenship in blast that killed 29 miners

  19-01-2017 16:22 via post-gazette.com
  
  CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A federal appeals court has affirmed the conviction of former Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship in connection with the deadliest U.S. mine disaster in four decades.
  
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• Cops: Mom Attacks Assistant Principal After Welfare Hearing

  19-01-2017 16:10
  
  POTTSVILLE, Pa. (AP) – Police say a Pennsylvania woman beat up her daughter’s assistant vice principal after she testified at a child welfare hearing.
  Pottsville police say 37-year-old Carisa Rhoads went after North Schuylkill Elementary official Janel Hansbury after Monday’s county Children and Youth hearing. Confidentiality laws prevent the county from discussing the purpose of the hearing, but police say Rhoads yelled and cursed at Hansbury in the parking lot, then beat her
  
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• 2 arrested in Marshall-Shadeland shooting

  19-01-2017 15:54 via post-gazette.com
  
  Two men apparently targeted in a shooting in the Marshall-Shadeland neighborhood of Pittsburgh on Wednesday have been arrested on drug charges.
  
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• Police Investigating After Arlington Woman Shot Through Window Of Home

  19-01-2017 15:30
  
  ARLINGTON (KDKA) – Police are investigating after a woman was shot in the leg inside her Arlington home early Thursday morning.
  According to police, the incident happened in the 2900 block of Spring Street around 3:50 a.m.
  The 22-year-old victim told police that she had just returned home when bullets started flying through the window.
  She was taken to UPMC Mercy Hospital in stable condition.
  Police observed multiple bullet holes in the front window. A nearby parked vehicle was also damage
  
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• Woman, 22, wounded in Arlington shooting

  19-01-2017 14:27 via post-gazette.com
  
  A 22-year-old woman was shot in the leg early today inside her home in the Arlington section of Pittsburgh.
  
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• PTL Links: Jan. 19, 2017

  19-01-2017 14:16
  
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guest & topics:
  World Of Wheels
  The Milk Shake Factory
  The Milk Shake Factory Recipe: Frozen Hot Chocolate Shake
  Doug Oster
  Evey True Value Hardware
  Kidsburgh
  Philly Pretzel Factory
  
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• The Milk Shake Factory Recipe: Frozen Hot Chocolate Shake

  19-01-2017 14:10
  
  It may be cold outside, but there’s never really a bad time for ice cream or milkshakes! Check out this recipe for a frozen hot chocolate shake from The Milk Shake Factory!
  Frozen Hot Chocolate Shake Recipe
  Ingredients
  2-3 scoops Chocolate Ice Cream
  ¾ cup Whole Milk
  2 Tbsp Chocolate Syrup
  3 Tbsp Hot Fudge
  2 Tbsp Marshmallow Cream
  *Optional Whipped cream*
  Directions
  Blend ice cream, chocolate sauce, fudge, marshmallow cream, and 4 ounces of milk. While blending, add remaining milk sl
  
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• Leaders Give Final Approval For Beaver Co. Shell Cracker Plant

  19-01-2017 13:15
  
  POTTER TOWNSHIP (KDKA) – After years of planning and contentious debate, a major project is taking a big step forward.
  It promises to create thousands of jobs and potentially billions of dollars in revenue.
  Shell wants to build a cracker plant in Potter Township. Last night, township supervisors unanimously voted to give final approval for a conditional use permit application.
  Supporters and opponents of the ethane cracker plant had one minute to voice their opinions before the supervisors
  
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• Discussion over gas drilling ordinance continues in Murrysville

  19-01-2017 12:42 via post-gazette.com
  
  Murrysville council Wednesday night instructed municipal officials to prepare revisions to a draft ordinance regulating unconventional gas and oil drilling in the community.
  
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• Parkway North Crash Causing Extensive Backups

  19-01-2017 12:41
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) –A crash on the Parkway North is causing extensive backups this morning.
  The accident happened around 5:40 a.m. on the southbound side of the road, just past the Interstate 79 split.
  The lone vehicle involved appears to have hit the guardrail and caught on fire.
  At this point, it is unclear if anyone was hurt.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Viewer)
  Meanwhile, both lanes of southbound traffic were closed for a brief period of time. Around 6 a.m., one lane reopened as crews worked to
  
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• Parkway North Crash Causes Extensive Backups

  19-01-2017 12:41
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) –A crash on the Parkway North is caused extensive backups this morning.
  The accident happened around 5:40 a.m. on the southbound side of the road, just past the Interstate 79 split.
  The lone vehicle involved appears to have hit the guardrail and caught on fire.
  At this point, it is unclear if anyone was hurt.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Viewer)
  Meanwhile, both lanes of southbound traffic were closed for a brief period of time. Around 6 a.m., one lane reopened as crews worked to c
  
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• Dispatches from Trump Country

  19-01-2017 12:39 via post-gazette.com
  
  Economic stagnancy, drugs and feelings of hopelessness drew voters outside of Allegheny County to Donald Trump. After his administration takes office tomorrow, these are the people who will be watching closely.
  
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• Several Allegheny Co. Depts. Moving To New Locations

  19-01-2017 06:52
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A major move is affecting hundreds of workers in Allegheny County.
  KDKA has learned several county departments are moving out of their current location on Lexington Avenue in Point Breeze, and that includes county police and the 911 center.
  The sprawling complex in Point Breeze has served Allegheny County well, but now it’s time to pack the moving trucks.
  First, Allegheny County Police offices will relocate to Parkway Center in Green Tree.It’s a more central
  
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• Crime Stoppers: Police Working To Solve 2015 East Hills Homicide

  19-01-2017 06:34
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Police are asking for help from the public solving the murder of a young man in the East Hills.
  Shaquan Johnson, 20, was shot multiple times in the 7900-block on Inglenook Place in the East Hills around 1 a.m. on June 2, 2015. He later died of his wounds at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.
  So far, investigators have not made an arrest, nor have they established a motive.
  Johnson’s family says Shaquan graduated from Westinghouse High School where he excelled
  
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• Protestors Voice Anger Over D.A.’s Decision In Woodland Hills Wiretap Case

  19-01-2017 06:11
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — There was harsh criticism of Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen Zappala outside the Woodland Hills School District Administration building Wednesday night.
  Protestors gathered for a demonstration sponsored by a group called the Alliance for Police Accountability.
  Brandi Fisher, of the Alliance for Police Accountability, told the gathering, “Not only does the D.A. need to charge the principal, the D.A. needs to resign.”
  The controversy stems from Zapp
  
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• Pittsburgh activists plan anti-Trump events for Friday, Saturday

  19-01-2017 06:02 via post-gazette.com
  
  The inauguration Friday of President-elect Donald Trump may be painful for them, but grieving Democrats in Allegheny County do have some consolation: Many of their most ardent Republican neighbors will be celebrating in Washington, D.C. That leaves the local turf to a series of anti-Trump events, including a pair of dueling marches on Saturday.
  
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• Pittsburgh Public Schools may become 'sanctuary' campus

  19-01-2017 06:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  In what would be a mostly symbolic move, the Pittsburgh Public Schools could soon become the state’s first K-12 school system to declare itself a “sanctuary” campus.
  
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• Pittsburgh City Council backs spending $250,000 to cover bicentennial bills

  19-01-2017 06:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Private contributions paid for much of Pittsburgh’s 200th birthday celebrations last year — but not everything.
  
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• Pa. coal plants pressured to curb air pollution

  19-01-2017 06:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Downwind states that blame pollution drifting in from Pennsylvania for harming their air quality are putting pressure on the commonwealth’s coal-fired power plants to curb smog-forming emissions, even as new state and federal rules to alleviate that pollution take effect.
  
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