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• Hundreds marching in solidarity in Oakland against President Trump's administration

  18-02-2017 23:53
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• Catholic Elementary School To Close In Ellwood City

  18-02-2017 23:41
  
  ELWOOD CITY (KDKA) — The K-6 education program at Holy Redeemer Catholic Elementary School in Ellwood City will close in June.
  In a news release, the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh cites declining enrollment as the reason behind the decision.
  Father Mark Thomas, pastor of Holy Redeemer Parish, reportedly requested and received approval from Bishop David Zubik to make the change.
  In his letter to Bishop Zubik, Father Thomas cited low enrollments, high per-pupil costs, rising
  
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• Catholic Diocese Merging Several Schools, Closing 1 Elementary School

  18-02-2017 23:41
  
  ELWOOD CITY (KDKA) — The Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh is announcing new plans for parish schools in the North Hills.
   
  Beginning in the fall of 2017, ten Catholic elementary schools in the North Hills will become a ministry of all 32 parishes in the region, which will provide support for all of the schools.
  Several schools will be merging, as part of a “regionalized” schools model”:
  Saint Alexis and Saint Alphonsus schools in Wexford will merge to fo
  
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• Catholic diocese announces plans for North Hills elementary schools

  18-02-2017 23:36 via post-gazette.com
  
  The Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh announced the final plans for parish schools in the North Hills that will consolidate in time for next school year. 
  
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• Missing Kittanning Man Found Dead In Woods Behind His Home

  18-02-2017 23:26
  
  KITTANNING (KDKA) — The Armstrong County Coroner’s Office has released a somber update on a missing Kittanning man. 
  Corey Thomas Booth, 26, was found dead in the woods approximately 100 yards behind his residence on Linford Lane in North Buffalo Township.
  Officials say his body was located around noon Saturday when family and friends did a search of the woods around the residence.
  Booth had been missing since Dec. 7, 2016.
  An autopsy will be performed t
  
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• Two hospitalized after Stowe fire

  18-02-2017 22:38 via post-gazette.com
  
  Two people were hospitalized Saturday afternoon after a fire broke out at a residence in Stowe, Allegheny County emergency officials said. 
  
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• 3 Taken To Hospital After Fire In Stowe Township

  18-02-2017 22:38
  
  STOWE TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — Firefighters were called to Stowe Township on Saturday.
  It happened around 4 p.m. in the 500 block of Woodward Avenue.
  Officials at the scene tell KDKA after the fire was extinguished, a man in his 60s was discovered unconscious in an upstairs closet. Medics were able to revive him and transport him to UPMC Mercy.
  A woman who lived there was taken to Ohio Valley Hospital, along with a neighbor who went into the home to help and was overwhelmed by smoke inhalation.
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• After Son’s Suicide, Dad Starts ‘The Kindness Challenge’

  18-02-2017 21:36
  
  HOLMDEL, N.J. (AP/CBS) – A mourning father’s desire to honor his late son through good deeds and a focus on the positive aspects of life has inspired thousands around the globe.
  According to CBS News, 17-year-old Dylan Vassallo, of New Jersey, served as an altar boy for 8 years, was on his way to becoming an Eagle Scout and volunteered with at least half a dozen organizations.
  So when Dylan’s parents tragically lost their son to suicide, Dennis Vassallo launched “The Kind
  
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• Watch: Officer Wrangles 11-Foot Python That Slithered Into Student’s Car

  18-02-2017 21:23
  
  DAVIE, Fla. (AP) – A South Florida college student says he was startled when he saw a large snake crawl under his roommate’s car.
  Nova Southeastern University students Ross Price and his roommate James Hand called an exterminator Feb. 1, but were told it was too late to send someone. So they called the Davie Police Department.The SunSentinel reports Officer Tony Bernardo – the go-to guy for dealing with wildlife – and two other officers responded. The snake put up a fight
  
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• OneRepublic To Perform At Pens-Flyers ‘Stadium Series’ Game

  18-02-2017 20:39
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — OneRepublic will perform at Heinz Field next Saturday during the Penguins-Flyers Stadium Series game.
  The Grammy-nominated band’s performance will take place during the first intermission of the game.
  Other entertainment for the game includes the Icelandic rock band Kaleo, who will perform on Stage AE’s outdoor stage during the official tailgate party at 6:15 p.m. The Pittsburgh-based band The Hawkeyes will perform throughout the game.
  Courtney Daniels will
  
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• McCorvey, Who Was At Center Of Roe V. Wade, Dead At 69

  18-02-2017 20:14
  
  DALLAS (AP) – Norma McCorvey, the “Jane Roe” at the center of the 1973 U.S. Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion, has died. She was 69.
  Journalist Joshua Prager, who is working on a book about McCorvey, says she died Saturday morning at an assisted living center in Katy, Texas.
  Although McCorvey was the plaintiff in Roe v. Wade, she later became an anti-abortion activist.
  She revealed her real name in the 1980s. She also said she had lied when she said her 1969 pregna
  
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• Wolf Could Secure Minimum Wage Hike, With Big Concessions

  18-02-2017 19:46
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – Years of pressure by Pennsylvania Democrats could yield a state minimum wage increase this year, although it likely will require substantial concessions in the Republican-controlled Legislature.
  Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf is proposing hiking the hourly minimum from $7.25 to $12. That would be the nation’s highest. He is tying the proposal to his budget plan as a way to provide more tax revenue.
  Some Republicans say a minimum wage increase could be acceptable, but
  
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• Blind Cleric Serving Life Sentence Dies In Federal Prison

  18-02-2017 19:25
  
  BUTNER, N.C. (AP) – A federal prison official says a blind Egyptian cleric serving a life sentence in the United States in connection with a failed plot to blow up landmarks in New York City has died.
  Sheik Omar Abdel-Rahman died early Saturday. Abdel-Rahman was sentenced to life in prison after his 1995 conviction for his advisory role in a plot to blow up landmarks, including the United Nations, and several bridges and tunnels.
  Kenneth McKoy of the Federal Correction Complex in Butner, N
  
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• Pre-Game Ceremony Will Honor Crosby For Reaching 1,000 Points

  18-02-2017 17:59
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pittsburgh Penguins will honor Sidney Crosby for reaching 1,000 points before Sunday’s game.
  The Penguins say they will honor the team captain in a brief pre-game ceremony before Sunday’s game at PPG Paints Arena.
  Crosby became the 86th player in NHL history to reach 1,000 career points during the first period of Thursday night’s game against Winnpeg. He assisted on Chris Kunitz’s goal.History. #Crosby1000 pic.twitter.com/hz7kDO8p1p
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• Woman killed in Washington County fire

  18-02-2017 16:29 via post-gazette.com
  
  A woman in East Bethlehem Township died in a fire in her home on Step Street overnight, according to Washington County Coroner Tim Warco. State police are investigating the incident.
  
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• Crews Battle Flames At New Castle Home

  18-02-2017 12:30
  
  LAWRENCE COUNTY (KDKA) — Crews battled a fire at a home in New Castle early Saturday morning.
  It happened around 3:30 a.m. at a home in the 900-block of Maryland Avenue.
  The house was fully engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived on the scene.
  (Photo Credit: Joe Sobczak)
  A woman and her six children lived in the house, but they were not home at the time of the fire.
  Two neighboring houses were also damaged by the fire. One of the homes was occupied. The other was vacant.
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• Woman Killed In Washington County House Fire

  18-02-2017 12:11
  
  CLARKSVILLE (KDKA) — A woman was killed in a house fire in Washington County early Saturday morning.
  It happened just before 1 a.m. at a home on Step Street in Clarksville.
  The Washington County coroner’s office identified the victim as 40-year-old Chanel Bikowicz, of Clarksville, Pa.
  Bikowicz and one other person were trapped inside the home when the fire broke out. Bikowicz died in the fire. She was pronounced dead at 3:46 a.m.
  The other person jumped from a second-story window and
  
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• One Killed In Washington County House Fire

  18-02-2017 12:11
  
  EAST BETHLEHEM TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — One person was killed in a house fire in Washington County early Saturday morning.
  It happened just before 1 a.m. at a home on Step Street in East Bethlehem Township.
  Two people were trapped inside the home when the fire broke out. One person jumped from a second-story window and was taken to a local hospital.
  The other person died in the fire.
  The victim’s name has not yet been released.
  The cause of the fire is unknown at this time.
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• Defense: Carrick man acting in self defense in killing

  18-02-2017 06:28 via post-gazette.com
  
  A Carrick man was acting in self defense when he fired a "warning shot" from inside an Uber and unknowingly killed a man standing outside, his defense attorney said Friday.
  
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• Bike lanes planned for Fort Pitt Blvd. may take new route

  18-02-2017 06:27 via post-gazette.com
  
  Bike lanes may not run down Fort Pitt Boulevard, after all.
  
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• Wabash Tunnel to remain open to all vehicles to relieve rush-hour traffic

  18-02-2017 06:25 via post-gazette.com
  
  After years of operating only for high-occupancy vehicles or with a waiver to allow all vehicles on a limited basis, the Wabash Tunnel on the South Side is now permanently open as a rush-hour shortcut for all vehicles.
  
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• City, police union exchange insults after contract dustup

  18-02-2017 06:17 via post-gazette.com
  
  Rising tensions with the Pittsburgh police union led Mayor Bill Peduto to walk out of a meeting this month to discuss contract terms.
  
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• Board hires consultant to strategize for airport

  18-02-2017 06:13 via post-gazette.com
  
  With thousands of acres of land at its disposal, Pittsburgh International Airport wants to be ready should Ford, Uber or any number of spinoffs from the Shell cracker plant in Beaver County come calling.
  
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• Test your knowledge with the weekly PG news quiz

  18-02-2017 06:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  How well do you remember the news week? Test your knowledge with our weekly news quiz!
  
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• New Restaurant Opens Downtown As Part Of Union Trust Building’s $100M Makeover

  18-02-2017 05:15
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh’s newest restaurant opened Friday in the iconic Union Trust Building Downtown.
  The Union Standard is the creation of owner Chef Derek Stevens, who’s known for his tenure as executive chef at Eleven in the Strip.
  He says the Union Standard is an unpretentious place to get a great burger or a variety of other dishes. He says it’s: “For that business dinner, come here to have rehearsal dinner, propose to their girlfriend or to get beers a
  
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• City Mission-jail jobs program gets an initial thumbs-up

  18-02-2017 05:00
  Zack Mingo, foreground, is one of nine low-level offenders at Washington County jail who are participating in a job-readiness program at Washington City Mission.
  
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• Blue Jackets Beat Weary Penguins In Overtime 2-1

  18-02-2017 04:42
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Brandon Dubinsky scored just over a minute into overtime as the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1 on Friday night.
  Dubinsky lifted a shot over Matt Murray as he skated into the slot to win it for the Blue Jackets after a fast, taut game amid a playoff atmosphere at sold-out Nationwide Arena.
  Sergei Bobrovsky had 38 saves, and Ryan Murray scored in the second period as Columbus moved within a point of Pittsburgh for second place in the rough Metrop
  
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• Evening of inclusion and solidarity for members of Pittsburgh's Jewish and Muslim communities

  18-02-2017 04:28 via post-gazette.com
  
  Muslims and Jews dined and prayed together at Temple Sinai in Squirrel Hill for the Friday evening Shabbat service.
  
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• Jets Cornerback Revis Surrenders To Police Following Fight Claims

  18-02-2017 03:56
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA/AP) – New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis has turned himself in to Pittsburgh police following charges alleging he was involved in a fight with two men last weekend.
  Revis entered the Municipal Courts building just after 7 p.m. Friday. He was accompanied by his mother, aunt and a lawyer.
  Revis didn’t answer questions on his way in, but lawyer Blaine Jones said the NFL star was apprehensive and anxious to prove his innocence.
  “Anyone that’s about to be
  
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• Furry Tails: Lasagna & Stevie Are Waiting For Forever Homes

  18-02-2017 02:59
  
  Are you looking to bring a pet into your home? Local animal shelters are a great place to find a furry companion. So, as part of Furry Tails, I’ll be doing an ongoing feature on adoptable pets from local animal shelters once a week. If you have room in your heart and are looking to bring a lovable ball of fur into your home, maybe one of these guys is meant to be a part of your family!_____________________________________________________
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• Darrelle Revis turns himself in; charged in South Side fracas

  18-02-2017 02:43 via post-gazette.com
  
  New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis this evening turned himself in to police on charges he assaulted two men Sunday in the South Side.
  
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• Darrelle Revis charged in South Side fracas

  18-02-2017 02:43 via post-gazette.com
  
  New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis this evening turned himself in to police on charges he assaulted two men Sunday in the South Side.
  
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• Artist Aims To Break Guinness Non-Stop Tattooing Record

  18-02-2017 01:12
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pittsburgh Tattoo Expo has brought aficionados who create and receive body art to the Sheraton Station Square. The Expo continues through Sunday.
  If things go well, the series of designs etched on Jeff Garton’s back will be finished the same day. Artist Robin H. M. and her human canvas hope to break the Guinness record of nearly 53 consecutive hours of non-stop tattooing. Garton admits it’s not exactly painless.
  “Oh yeah, it hurts. It’s about
  
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• McKeesport Approves Medical Marijuana Venture

  18-02-2017 01:07
  
  McKEESPORT (KDKA) — Hard times hit McKeesport when the mills closed, but now the struggling Mon Valley city may be trading in steel for marijuana.On Friday, the city planning commission approved a proposal to turn a vacant industrial site on the Mon into a growing and processing site for medical marijuana.The state is accepting applications from potential growers and distributors, and the project – by a group called PurePenn – must get local approvals first.“I grew up her
  
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• Police Arrest 3 After Finding Murder Victim Wrapped In Blanket, Tied With Cord

  18-02-2017 01:04
  
  MCKEES ROCKS (KDKA) — Allegheny County Police arrested three people in connection with the murder of a man in a McKees Rocks apartment.
  On Thursday, McKees Rocks Police were called to conduct a welfare check at an apartment in the 1200 block of Vine Street.
  When police got inside, according to the criminal complaint, they found 51-year-old Robert Peless wrapped in a blanket with an electrical cord wrapped around his body.
  The medical examiner reported Friday evening that Peless died from s
  
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• Officials: Man Found Dead In McKees Rocks Home Was Stabbed To Death

  18-02-2017 01:04
  
  MCKEES ROCKS (KDKA) — Allegheny County Police’s Homicide Unit is investigating after a man was found dead Thursday morning.
  Around 11:30 p.m., McKees Rocks Police were called to conduct a welfare check at an apartment in the 1200 block of Vine Street in McKees Rocks.
  Police found Ronald Peless, 51, deceased inside the home.
  The medical examiner reported Friday evening that Peless died from stab wounds of the head, neck, trunk and extremities.
  His death was declare
  
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• Chris Mack: Andrew McCutchen, Honorary Yinzer

  18-02-2017 00:58
  
  PITTSBURGH (93-7 The Fan) – It’s hard to imagine a guy who will make $14 million this year can truly assimilate as a naturalized, blue collar, dyed-in-the-black & gold wool, Yinzer.
  Andrew McCutchen has done it, though.
  What about his Player’s Tribune piece or discussion with the media at Pirate City would grant such an honor?
  What would put him in league with other great, honorary Pittsburghers, and native Yinzers alike?
  What vaults a guy from “former center fielder&
  
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• Controller: PWSA audit reveals - perfect storm of mistakes and incompetence'

  18-02-2017 00:40
  Pittsburgh City Controller Michael Lamb released the results of a performance audit of the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority on Thursday. Lamb's investigation was done before a boil water advisory was issued in January and a current large leak amid low water levels at two reservoirs.
  
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• ‘He’s My Guardian Angel’: Kidney Recipient Meets Donor

  18-02-2017 00:26
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Jeanne Redpath of Crafton received a new kidney Valentine’s Day, which also happened to be National Donor Day. On the same day, her husband Mark donated a kidney to someone he never met. Jeanne’s kidney came from a living donor she’s never met, thanks to the National Kidney Chain.
  There can be many links in a kidney chain. Here’s how it works. If a loved one needs a kidney, but you are not a match, then you can donate your kidney to someone who i
  
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• CDC: Flu Vaccine Only 48 Percent Effective This Year

  18-02-2017 00:03
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Centers For Disease Control reports, overall, the flu vaccine is about 48 percent effective this year, where typically, the vaccine is 60 percent effective.
  So why the difference? The recurrence of the H3 flu strain. Experts say that strain mutates a lot, and we don’t have as good immunity.
  Dr. Richard Zimmerman, Director of the University of Pittsburgh flu and vaccine research team said the last time we saw the H3 strain in Pittsburgh was 2014-2015, the year
  
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