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• Woman kills dog attacking teenager in Lincoln-Lemington

  31-05-2018 23:57 via post-gazette.com
  A woman fatally shot a pit bull that attacked a teenage girl Thursday afternoon in Lincoln-Lemington, Pittsburgh police said.
  
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• Steelers Try To Adjust After Hawkins’ Injury

  31-05-2018 23:47
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Steelers had plans to readjust the depth on their offensive line before next season. Part of that readjustment was the emergence of second-year tackle Jerald Hawkins as a top backup, but that may now be in jeopardy after Hawkins left practice Wednesday with a leg injury.
  The loss of Hawkins is even more pronounced since Chris Hubbard signed a free agent contract with the Cleveland Browns for $37.5 million over five years. That mean
  
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• Man turns himself in after robbing Mount Oliver bank, police say

  31-05-2018 23:33 via post-gazette.com
  Around 3 p.m. Wednesday, a man stole $880 from Northwest Savings Bank at 543 Brownsville Rd. in Mount Oliver, Allegheny County police said.
  
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• Warrant issued for arrest in relation to May 25 homicide

  31-05-2018 23:24 via post-gazette.com
  A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a Sheridan man suspected of committing a homicide last Friday in East Hills, according to a police press release. 
  
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• Police searching for Sheraden man accused of homicide but released from jail

  31-05-2018 23:24 via post-gazette.com
  Police are searching for a Sheraden man suspected of committing a homicide last Friday in East Hills, according to a police press release. 
  
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• Police search for Sheraden man charged in East Hills homicide but released from jail

  31-05-2018 23:24 via post-gazette.com
  Pittsburgh police said an Allegheny County Jail inmate who they intended to book on homicide charges Thursday was released from the lockup before they had the chance. 
  
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• Despite Pittsburgh law, 2018 Shrine Circus clear to continue — with animals

  31-05-2018 23:21 via post-gazette.com
  At least once more, the Shrine Circus should go on.
  
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• Pit Bull Shot, Killed After Biting Teenage Girl

  31-05-2018 23:17
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  LINCOLN-LEMINGTON (KDKA) — A dog was killed after it bit a girl in Lincoln-Lemington on Thursday.
  Pittsburgh Public Safety spokesperson Alicia George says police were called to a home on Dean Street just before 3 p.m. for a report of an animal bite.
  When they arrived on the scene, they found a 15-year-old girl had been bitten by a pit bull.
  George says the girl was going to visit a friend, and as the friend opened the door, the pit bull got out, jumped on
  
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• Suspect In Custody After SWAT Situation In Plum

  31-05-2018 23:04
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  PLUM (KDKA) — A man who caused a SWAT situation in Plum Borough was taken into custody Thursday afternoon.
  The incident started sometime around 2 p.m. at a home in the 100 block of Coxcomb Hill Road.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Apprentice Royce Jones)
  Multiple police cars surrounded the house and officers could be seen with their weapons drawn.
  SWAT arrived at the scene just before 5 p.m.
  Police would not confirm any details, but sources tell KDKA-TV the incident
  
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• Police, SWAT Surround Home In Plum Borough

  31-05-2018 23:04
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  PLUM (KDKA) — Police surrounded a home in Plum Borough on Thursday afternoon.
  The incident started sometime around 2 p.m. at a home in the 100 block of Coxcomb Hill Road.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Apprentice Royce Jones)
  Multiple police cars surrounded the house and officers could be seen with their weapons drawn.
  SWAT arrived at the scene just before 5 p.m.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Apprentice Royce Jones)
  Police would not confirm any details, but sources tell KDKA-
  
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• Police: Plum Standoff Suspect Threatened To Shoot Wife In The Head

  31-05-2018 23:04
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  PLUM (KDKA) — A man who caused a SWAT situation in Plum Borough was taken into custody Thursday afternoon.
  The incident started sometime around 2 p.m. at a home in the 100 block of Coxcomb Hill Road.Multiple police cars surrounded the house and officers could be seen with their weapons drawn.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Apprentice Royce Jones)
  Later, suspect Roy Olsavsky, 49, had few words to say as he left the Plum Borough Police Station. He told reporters &ldqu
  
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• Teen Contracts Deadly Illness After Working Out Too Much

  31-05-2018 22:57
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  HOUSTON, TX (CBS Local) – A teen in Texas is lucky to be alive after what he thought was soreness from the gym turned out to be a deadly illness.
  Seventeen-year-old Jared Shamburger first noticed the pain after a strenuous arm workout with his family. The Houston teen told reporters he felt he had to “catch up” with his older brother and father who had been lifting weights for years.
  “It was super-duper sore,” Shamburger
  
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• Jaelene Hinkle Turned Down USWNT Call Up Because Of LGBTQ Pride Jersey

  31-05-2018 22:45
  Ryan Mayer
  Jaelene Hinkle is a 25-year-old defender for the NWSL’s North Carolina Courage who has made eight appearances for the United States Women’s National Team. Last June, Hinkle received a selection to the team to play a couple friendly matches. However, she refused the call-up because of personal reasons.
  Now, in a recently released interview with The 700 Club, Hinkle explained the reason behind her decision was that she didn’t want to wear the USWNT’s LGBTQ P
  
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• Considered Armed & Dangerous: Arrest Warrant Issued In East Hills Homicide

  31-05-2018 22:08
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  EAST HILLS (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Police are searching for a man wanted on criminal homicide charges in connection to a shooting that happened in the East Hills.
  Pittsburgh Police said Thursday they obtained an arrest warrant for 24-year-old Leonard Bernard Hilton, of Sheraden, in connection to a fatal shooting that happened on May 25.
  Leonard Bernard Hilton (Photo Credit: Pittsburgh Department of Public Safety)
  Officers were sent to Park Hill Drive around 4
  
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• Arrest Warrant Issued In East Hills Homicide

  31-05-2018 22:08
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  EAST HILLS (KDKA) — A man already in jail on separate charges is now being charged with criminal homicide in connection to a shooting that happened in the East Hills.
  Pittsburgh Police said Thursday they obtained an arrest warrant for 24-year-old Leonard Bernard Hilton, of Sheraden, in connection to a fatal shooting that happened on May 25.
  Leonard Bernard Hilton (Photo Credit: Pittsburgh Department of Public Safety)
  Officers were sent to Park Hill Drive
  
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• DA's effort fails to have Pittsburgh cop's bond revoked in domestic violence case

  31-05-2018 21:56 via post-gazette.com
  A district judge Thursday declined to revoke a Pittsburgh police officer’s bond in a domestic violence case despite prosecutors’ arguments that the officer violated his bond conditions when he was arrested a second time last week.
  
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• Man Accused Of Robbing Mount Oliver Bank Turns Himself In

  31-05-2018 21:55
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  MOUNT OLIVER (KDKA) — A man accused of robbing a Mount Oliver bank Wednesday has turned himself in.
  Allegheny County Police say 44-year-old Thomas D. Cordero turned himself in at the Mount Oliver Police Station around 9:30 p.m. Wednesday. He was arrested and sent to the Allegheny County Jail.
  (Photo Credit: Allegheny County Police)
  Cordero is accused of robbing a Northwest Savings Bank on Brownsville Road on Wednesday afternoon. He passed a note to a tell
  
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• Priest from Erie diocese waives hearing in sexual abuse case

  31-05-2018 21:44 via post-gazette.com
  A suspended Roman Catholic priest from the Diocese of Erie has waived his right to a preliminary hearing on charges he allegedly sexually abused two boys.
  
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• Erie priest waives hearing in sexual abuse case

  31-05-2018 21:44 via post-gazette.com
  A suspended Roman Catholic priest from the Diocese of Erie has waived his right to a preliminary hearing on charges he allegedly sexually abused two boys.
  
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• North Side heroin dealer gets five years in overdose death case

  31-05-2018 21:35 via post-gazette.com
  Eddie Skrine is headed to federal prison for five years for supplying the heroin that killed a man three years ago.
  
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• North Allegheny board reviews plans for Franklin, McKnight elementary schools

  31-05-2018 21:22 via post-gazette.com
  Under plans being reviewed by North Allegheny administrators and school board, Franklin Elementary School would double in size, while McKnight Elementary will grow by 5 percent.
  
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• North Allegheny school board creates new safety, security post

  31-05-2018 21:20 via post-gazette.com
  The North Allegheny school board filled one position and created another at its May 23 meeting.
  
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• Researchers 3D-Print A Human Cornea, May Save Millions From Blindness

  31-05-2018 21:17
  NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, UK (CBS Local) – Researchers at Newcastle University in the United Kingdom have successfully created the first ever 3D-printed cornea, giving millions at risk of going blind new hope.
  British scientists combined human stem cells with a mixture of alginate and collagen to produce a “bio-ink” that can be used by a 3D printer. The durable yet flexible combination can reportedly be turned into the outer lens of the eye, which light passes through on i
  
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• Nonstop Charter Flights Between Pittsburgh, China Launch In August

  31-05-2018 21:04
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Nonstop seasonal charter flights will travel between Pittsburgh and China starting in August, a year after they were originally supposed to launch.
  China Eastern Airlines will connect Pittsburgh International Airport to Shanghai, China. The airline will fly a 316-seat Boeing 777-300ER on route. Flights begin on Friday, August 3.
  Pittsburgh travelers can book tickets through Travel2 and First in Service. Tickets start at $1,098.
  For mor
  
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• Police: Woman Named Crystal Methvin Arrested For Having Crystal Meth

  31-05-2018 20:54
  ST. AUGUSTINE, FL (CBS Local) – A Florida woman’s name made for an interesting police report in St. Augustine, particularly since it happened to match the crime she’s accused of committing.
  Crystal June Methvin (Photo credit: St. John’s County Sheriff’s Office)
  Forty-year-old Crystal Methvin was taken into custody after being charged with possession of crystal meth, according to the St. Augustine Police Department. Methvin was arrested on May 26 after officers
  
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• Media Professor: ‘What Roseanne Barr Did Is Pretty Unique In Television History’

  31-05-2018 20:52
  NEW YORK (CBS Local) — Earlier this week, Roseanne Barr’s controversial tweets about former White House staffer Valerie Jarrett led ABC to cancel its top-rated show “Roseanne.” The swift move from the network, the powerful statement from ABC president Channing Dungey and Barr’s subsequent tweets make this one of the most infamous cancellations of a show in television history.
  Fordham University media professor & author Paul Levinson has written about media and f
  
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• Police: 9-Year-Old Girl Threatened To Bomb School On Social Gaming App

  31-05-2018 20:33
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  HERMINIE, Pa. (KDKA) – State police say a 9-year-old girl is responsible for a bomb threat made at a Westmoreland County school.
  According to police, the girl sent a text message on May 26 indicating she was going to bomb HW Good Elementary School in the Yough School District through the app “Roblox.”
  The developers of the app describe Roblox as “the world’s largest social platform for play.”
  State police were called to help
  
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• Netflix series 'Mindhunter' continues casting calls for paid extras in Pittsburgh area

  31-05-2018 20:19 via post-gazette.com
  The “Mindhunter” shoot continues, as does its search for extras.
  
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• Heinz Field Ranked Among Best Stadiums In NFL

  31-05-2018 19:56
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Warmer weather has moved into Pittsburgh, but it’s never too early to start thinking about football season.
  The Steelers have been participating in OTAs and training camp is just around the corner.
  With that in mind, the Sporting News has ranked all 31 NFL stadiums.
  As you might imagine, Heinz Field ranked pretty high on the list. In fact, it was ranked fifth overall.
  Here’s what they had to say about the sta
  
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• Army Battalion Takes Photo With Fallen Soldier’s Newborn Baby

  31-05-2018 19:49
  FAYETTEVILLE, NC (CBS Local) – U.S. Army Specialist Chris Harris was killed in Afghanistan last August when a suicide bomber attacked a NATO convoy. Before his life was taken too soon, the 25-year-old soldier from North Carolina had just received the happiest news.
  Just one week earlier, Harris found out his wife Britt was expecting their first child. Britt Harris broke the good news to her husband over FaceTime. She created a handmade onesie that said “Chris you&rsquo
  
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• What Will $800 Rent You In Pittsburgh?

  31-05-2018 19:45
  Story Hoodline — Curious just how far your dollar goes in Pittsburgh?
  We’ve rounded up the latest rental offerings via rental site Zumper to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to finding an apartment in Pittsburgh if you don’t want to spend more than $800/month on rent.
  Take a peek at what rentals the city has to offer, below. (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.)
  810 Southern Ave., #1 (Mount Washington)
    
  Here’s an 800-squa
  
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• Police: W.Va. Dad Puts Children In Dryer, Shuts Door, Posts Videos On Snapchat

  31-05-2018 19:37
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  MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. (AP) – Police in West Virginia say a man placed his two children in a dryer, shut the door and took videos of them.
  A criminal complaint in Marshall County Magistrate Court says 24-year-old Ryan James Barr of Moundsville is charged with child neglect creating risk of injury.
  Sheriff’s Deputy Travis Morando says deputies were called after someone saw videos posted by Barr on Snapchat last week. In one of them, a young girl is screa
  
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• Stanley Cup Final Has Makings Of A Long Battle After The First Two Games

  31-05-2018 19:29
  By Steve Silverman
  They are breathing easier in Washington after the Capitals squared the Stanley Cup Final with their 3-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 2 of the title round Wednesday night.
  It was a significant victory because the Washington road warriors not only took home-ice advantage away from the Golden Knights, they also handed the expansion team their first home loss in the postseason.
  That will give Vegas head coach Gerard Gallant and his players plenty to think about un
  
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• Where’s Pennsylvania’s Richest Town? Right Here In Western Pennsylvania

  31-05-2018 19:27
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Turns out the Pittsburgh area is home to Pennsylvania’s richest town, according to a new study.
  In a new study done by 24/7 Wall St., the Pittsburgh suburb Edgeworth has a household income of more than $150,000.
  That’s nearly triple the state average of $54,895.
  24/7 Wall St. says they reviewed median household incomes in every town, city, village, borough, or census designated place with a population between 1,000 and 25,0
  
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• Kasich Calls On Trump To Condemn Roseanne’s Racist Tweets

  31-05-2018 19:27
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  By: Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN
  (CNN) — Ohio Republican Gov. John Kasich called on President Donald Trump Thursday to speak out against comedian Roseanne Barr’s racist tweets, which led to the cancellation of her hit ABC sitcom.
  “Of course he should condemn it,” Kasich said in an interview on CNN Thursday. “It’s ridiculous.”
  He added later, “Let me be clear. What she did and what she said is totally
  
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• Cheap Eats: Pittsburgh’s Top 5 Spots To Get Sushi On A Budget

  31-05-2018 19:27
  Story Hoodline — Looking to sample the best sushi around town but don’t want to break the bank?
  We crunched the numbers to find the best affordable sushi hot spots in Pittsburgh, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture next time you’re on the hunt.
  1. Mount Everest SushiPHOTO: MICHAEL Y./YELP
  Topping the list is Mount Everest Sushi. Located at 128 Oakland Ave. in Oakland, the Asian fusion spot is the highest rated afforda
  
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• North Allegheny board hears stories of middle school bullying, lack of minority inclusion

  31-05-2018 19:24 via post-gazette.com
  An African-American mother told the North Allegheny school board that her son has been bullied — including coming home with cuts on his arm — at Carson Middle School, and staff members haven’t done anything about it. 
  
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• Pittsburgh’s Top 4 Vietnamese Eateries To Check Out For Phở, Bánh Mì And More

  31-05-2018 19:22
  Story Hoodline — Craving Vietnamese cuisine?
  We crunched the numbers to find the top Vietnamese restaurants around Pittsburgh, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture next time you’re on the hunt.
  1. Banh Mi & TiPHOTO: SHER Y./YELP
  Topping the list is Banh Mi & Ti, a bright, casual eatery owned by Vietnamese natives and sisters Kellie and Tuyen Truong, per Next Pittsburgh. Located at 4502 Butler
  
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• Cool For The Summer: Pittsburgh’s Top 4 Spots For Frozen Treats

  31-05-2018 19:17
  Story Hoodline — Looking to cool off as the weather heats up?
  We crunched the numbers to find the top spots for frozen sweets in Pittsburgh, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture next time you’re on the hunt for ice cream, milkshakes and more.
  1. Antney’sPHOTO: VALARIE J./YELP
  Topping the list is Antney’s. Located at 1316 Poplar St. in the West End, the spot is the highest-rated frozen treat store in Pittsburgh, b
  
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• Abandoned Pittsburgh chronicles places still here but forgotten

  31-05-2018 19:17 via post-gazette.com
  Rusting machinery, old tools, leaking ceilings, vine-covered walls and peeling paint may not sound like the stuff of art photography, but Chuck Beard, who finds inspiration in Western Pennsylvania’s abandoned buildings is attracting quite a following for his work.
  
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• What Does $1,200 Rent You In Pittsburgh, Today?

  31-05-2018 19:11
  Story Hoodline — Curious just how far your dollar goes in Pittsburgh?We’ve rounded up the latest rental offerings via rental site Zumper to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to scoring a place in Pittsburgh if you don’t want to spend more than $1,200/month on rent.
  Take a peek at what rentals the city has to offer, below. (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.)
  3955 Bigelow Blvd., #1006 (North Oakland)Here’s this one-bedroom, one-bathro
  
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• ‘Warning: May Cause Immediate Hunger’: A.1. Introduces Meat-Scented Candles

  31-05-2018 19:08
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Struggling with what to get Dad for Father’s Day? A.1. Sauce has a solution.
  No, we’re not suggesting you buy your dad some steak sauce for Father’s Day. We’re suggesting you buy your dad a steak-sauce-scented candle.
  It seems like an April Fools’ Day joke, but they’re real.
  The candles come in three scents: original meat, backyard BBQ and burger.
  (Photo Credit: A1MeatScents.com)
  The candles cost $14
  
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• Treat Yourself: Pittsburgh’s 5 Priciest Steakhouses

  31-05-2018 19:02
  Story Hoodline — Looking for the swankiest steakhouses in the Burgh? You’re in luck.
  We crunched the numbers to find the best high-end steakhouses in Pittsburgh, using both Yelp data and our own special marinade to produce a ranked list of where to fulfill all of your red meat cravings.
  1. Eddie V’s Prime SeafoodPHOTO: EDDIE V’S PRIME SEAFOOD/YELP
  Topping the list is Eddie V’s Prime Seafood. Located at 501 Grant St., the steakhouse and lounge is the top rated
  
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• On Tap: Pittsburgh’s Top 6 Dive Bars, Ranked

  31-05-2018 18:57
  Story Hoodline — Wondering where to find the best dive bars near you?
  We crunched the numbers to find the top dive bars in Pittsburgh, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture next time you’re on the hunt.
  1. Gooski’sPHOTO: DARREN W./YELP
  Topping the list is Gooski’s. Located at 3117 Brereton St. in Polish Hill, it’s the highest rated dive bar in Pittsburgh, boasting 4.5 stars out of 77 reviews on Yelp.
  From li
  
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• Your Body Has A ‘Second Brain’ In Your Butt, Scientists Say

  31-05-2018 18:41
  AUSTRALIA (CBS Local) – You’ve probably had a “gut feeling” during your life, but did you know your gut is actually “thinking” too? According to scientists in Australia, the human body has a “second brain” in its rear end and it may be smarter than we think.
  A study published in the journal JNeurosci says that the gastrointestinal tract contains millions of neurons, which independently control muscle movement in the colon.
  
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• The Most Delicious Holiday: Where To Find Free Treats & Special Deals For National Donut Day

  31-05-2018 18:39
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — One of the sweetest holidays is coming up on Friday!
  June 1 is National Donut Day, and bakeries and donut spots all around the Pittsburgh area are offering special deals and free treats to celebrate.
  Bethel Bakery
  The Bethel Park bakery is offering a free donut with each purchase. They’re also offering a chance to win a dozen donuts each month for a year on their Facebook page.Duck Donuts
  At Duck Donuts, you can get a free plain
  
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• 911 Operator Walks Man Through Birth Of Child On Side Of Parkway

  31-05-2018 18:39
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The 911 operator who talked a father through delivering his baby girl on the side of the Parkway East said she was just doing her job.
  KDKA-TV’s Lisa Washington sat down with the operator who’s also expecting her own bundle of joy.
  Alyssa Holland says this wasn’t the first emergency call she’d taken for a woman going into labor, but it was her most memorable.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  The couple had just come through
  
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• 911 Operator Helps Man Deliver Own Child On Side Of Parkway East

  31-05-2018 18:39
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The 911 operator who talked a father through delivering his baby girl on the side of the Parkway East said she was just doing her job.
  KDKA-TV’s Lisa Washington sat down with the operator who’s also expecting her own bundle of joy.
  Alyssa Holland says this wasn’t the first emergency call she’d taken for a woman going into labor, but it was her most memorable.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  The couple had just come through
  
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• WQED, Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh to host June 7 'State of Black Pittsburgh' forum

  31-05-2018 18:27 via post-gazette.com
  “The State of Black Pittsburgh 2018: A Community Forum” will be presented June 7 by WQED in partnership with the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh.
  
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• Study Says Seafood Is Sexy, Leads To More Love Making And Babies

  31-05-2018 17:46
  (CBSDFW.COM/CBS LOCAL) – A new study from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health suggests seafood could also give your sex life a boost.
  It suggests that couples who load up on fruits from the sea tend to have more sex and conceive faster than other couples trying to get pregnant.
  The study is welcome news for one couple who enjoys both seafood and its sexy impact on their sex life.
  “There’s some truth to it… in fact we’re about to head out to test that the
  
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