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• Furry Tails: Dancer Is Waiting For A Forever Home

  08-09-2018 23:28
  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!_____________________________________________________________________________________
  Dancer
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• Family Hides After Seeing Neighbor In Bulletproof Vest With AR-15 On Doorbell Camera

  08-09-2018 23:27
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  BOCA RATON, Fla. (CBS) — A doorbell camera may have helped save the lives of a Florida family that hid after they saw a neighbor was at their door, wearing a bulletproof vest and carrying an AR-15.
  CBS affiliate WPEC reports the incident happened in Boca Raton, Fla., just before 11 p.m. Wednesday.
  (Photo Credit: Thomas D’Errico)
  Thomas D’Errico was out of town on a business trip, but he was able to see surveillance footage of his front door th
  
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• Bell, Nova Lead Pirates Over Marlins 5-1 For 5th Win In Row

  08-09-2018 22:36
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  PITTSBURGH (AP) – Josh Bell homered for the second game in a row, Ivan Nova got his first victory in a month and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Miami Marlins 5-1 Saturday for their fifth consecutive win.
  In a game played in a steady drizzle, Bell connected off Brett Graves leading off the sixth for his 10th home run, down from 26 last year. Before his home run Friday, Bell had not driven in a run since Aug. 11.
  PITTSBURGH, PA – SEPTEMBER 08: Ivan N
  
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• Pirates Outfielder Gregory Polanco Out For Remainder Of Season

  08-09-2018 21:50
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco will be out for the remainder of the season after sustaining injuries in Friday night’s game.
  Polanco left Friday night’s game with left shoulder and left knee discomfort in the sixth inning after sliding into second base.
  The team announced Saturday that Polanco suffered a significant bone bruise in his left knee that will require six-to-eight weeks of rest and rehabilitation.
  
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• Tropical Storm Florence Expected To Become ‘Major Hurricane’

  08-09-2018 20:44
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  MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Florence is becoming a “better organized” weather system that will likely strengthen into a hurricane late Saturday, weather forecasters said.
  The National Hurricane Center said Saturday the storm was expected to become a “major hurricane” by Tuesday as it passes between Bermuda and the Bahamas on Tuesday and Wednesday. The storm is expected to approach the southeast U.S. Coast on Thursday.
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• Flood Watch Issued For Pittsburgh, Surrounding Areas

  08-09-2018 19:51
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh issued a flood watch for the area on Saturday.
  The watch covers parts of Ohio, West Virginia and Pennsylvania, including Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Clarion, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Lawrence, Washington and Westmoreland counties.River flood watch issued for 22 forecast points in our area including the city of Pittsburgh. Here is where you can see the forecast crest heights. https:/
  
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• Once again, Spring Hill can drink without boiling

  08-09-2018 18:44 via post-gazette.com
  A two-day boil water advisory is over, but the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority suggests letting the tap run for a minute.
  
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• Spring Hill, City View Water Advisory Lifted

  08-09-2018 18:39
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  SPRING HILL (KDKA) — About 900 customers under a boil water advisory in the Spring Hill-City View area of Pittsburgh can breathe, or drink, easier on Saturday.
  Water quality tests collected over the past two days did not detect evidence of contamination, and the flush and boil water advisory is no longer in effect.Impacted customers who haven’t used their water are encouraged to run their taps for at least one minute before drinking.
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• Homeowner Helps Keep Fire In McKees Rocks Under Control With Garden Hose

  08-09-2018 18:16
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A fire caused significant damage to the back porch of a residence in McKees Rocks on Saturday.
  The fire occurred at the home on the corner of Grove and Third Streets.
  Photo Credit: Jeff Roupe/KDKA
  The homeowner is actually credited with keeping the blaze under control with a garden hose before crews arrived on the scene.
  There were no injuries reported.
  The cause of the fire is under investigation.
  
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• PennDOT Announces Restrictions On Parkway Lifted Due To Weather

  08-09-2018 17:47
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Wet weather has given area residents a reprieve of sorts this weekend.
  Scheduled paving work on the parkway (I-376) concluded for the weekend just before noon on Saturday due to the weather conditions.
  Photo Credit: KDKA
  PennDOT originally planned on paving sections of the parkway through Sunday.
  Motorists can check conditions by visiting www.511PA.com.
  
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• Sarah Bradford Campbell gave her strength to Homewood since 1950s

  08-09-2018 17:32 via post-gazette.com
  Sarah Bradford Campbell built bridges to her neighborhood during times of change.
  
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• Catholics Demand Change After Sex Abuse Scandals

  08-09-2018 17:15
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  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The day after a grand jury report revealed that Roman Catholic clergy in Pennsylvania molested more than 1,000 children over decades, Adrienne Alexander went to Mass at a Chicago church and waited for the priest to say something about the situation.
  He didn’t. And that left Alexander fuming. So she went on Facebook to vent — then organized a prayer vigil in Chicago that became the catalyst for similar laity-led vigils in Bos
  
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• Cardi B, Nicki Minaj Involved In Altercation At New York Fashion Week Party

  08-09-2018 16:36
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  NEW YORK (AP) — Nicki Minaj and Cardi B were involved in an altercation Friday night that got physical at a New York Fashion Week party and left Cardi B with a mark on her head.
  A person who witnessed the incident who asked for anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly said Minaj was finishing up a conversation with someone when Cardi B tried to attack her, but Minaj’s security guards intervened.
  Video circulating on social media
  
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• Flood watch to start around Pitt-Penn State kickoff; landslide on Route 30

  08-09-2018 16:33 via post-gazette.com
  The National Weather Services is forecasting four or more inches of rain from Saturday evening through Monday evening.
  
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• Flood watch to start around Pitt-Penn State kickoff

  08-09-2018 16:33 via post-gazette.com
  The National Weather Services is forecasting four or more inches of rain from Saturday evening through Monday evening.
  
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• Route 30 Reopens After Closure Due To Another Landslide

  08-09-2018 15:15
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – After a massive landslide that caused a number of issues on Route 30 in East Pittsburgh in April, it appears more issues are surfacing thanks to rain on Friday night into Saturday morning.
  Photo Credit: Jeff Roupe/KDKA
  On Saturday morning, a landslide was blocking both eastbound lanes of Route 30 in the area of Center Street near the Sunoco. Both eastbound lanes were closed and one westbound lane was closed. The fire department was ass
  
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• Part Of Route 30 Closed Due To Another Landslide

  08-09-2018 15:15
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – After a massive landslide that caused a number of issues on Route 30 in East Pittsburgh in April, it appears more issues are surfacing thanks to rain on Friday night into Saturday morning.
  Photo Credit: KDKA
  On Saturday morning, a landslide was blocking both eastbound lanes of Route 30 in the area of Center Street near the Sunoco. Both eastbound lanes are closed and one westbound lane is closed. The fire department is assisting with tr
  
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• Historic Downtown Church Dealing With Vandals, Other Issues

  08-09-2018 15:04
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A historic, landmark church downtown is dealing with a new demon.
  At the First Presbyterian Church, they say homeless drug addicts are sleeping, vandalizing, even relieving themselves on church steps.
  Some community groups are working to move the homeless to make way for worshipers.
  Photo Credit: KDKA
  For 245 years, the first Presbyterian Church of Pittsburgh sat on the site on Sixth Avenue. The landmark house of worship was built on l
  
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• Wilkinsburg Man Arrested For Fatal Shooting In The East Hills

  08-09-2018 14:03
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Authorities arrested Timothy Noel Jr. on Friday in connection to a fatal shooting outside the Lady Di’s Bar on Tuesday in the East Hills.
  Photo Courtesy of Pittsburgh Public Safety
  Members of the U.S. Marshal’s Western PA Fugitive Task Force and Pittsburgh Police Narcotics and Vice Detectives arrested the 37-year-old Wilkinsburg man at his residence.
  Noel is charged with criminal homicide, aggravated assault, carrying a fir
  
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• Wilkinsburg Man Arrested For Fatal Shooting In East Hills

  08-09-2018 14:03
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Authorities arrested Timothy Noel Jr. on Friday in connection to a fatal shooting outside the Lady Di’s Bar on Tuesday in the East Hills.
  Photo Courtesy of Pittsburgh Public Safety
  Members of the U.S. Marshal’s Western PA Fugitive Task Force and Pittsburgh Police Narcotics and Vice Detectives arrested the 37-year-old Wilkinsburg man at his residence.
  Noel is charged with criminal homicide, aggravated assault, carrying a fir
  
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• Pedestrian Rushed To Hospital After Accident In Shadyside

  08-09-2018 06:52
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — One person was rushed to the hospital late Friday night after a pedestrian accident in Shadyside.
  The accident was first reported around 11:20 p.m. at Fifth and Morewood Avenues.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Bryce Lutz)
  Two vehicles, an SUV and a zTrip taxi, were reportedly involved.
  One pedestrian was struck and taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
  That person’s condition has not been released.
  Police remained on sce
  
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• What’s in a name? Not as much as you’d think, proves Oil City

  08-09-2018 06:00 via post-gazette.com
  The town sees a bright future in art and adventure, after the energy industry’s difficult departure.
  
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• Emergency officials prepare for heavy rainfall this weekend

  08-09-2018 06:00 via post-gazette.com
  The region could see a barrage of heavy rainfall from late Saturday into Monday as the remnants of Tropical Storm Gordon pass through.
  
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• Fire Marshal Investigating Cause Of McKeesport House Fire

  08-09-2018 05:30
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  MCKEESPORT (KDKA) — The Allegheny County Fire Marshal is trying to figure out what started a fire at a vacant house in McKeesport late Friday night.
  The fire chief says all of the utilities were turned off to the house in the 1200 block of Scott Street.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  When crews arrived, they say the house was engulfed in flames, but they were able to quickly put it out.
  The fire was initially reported around 9:30 p.m.
  No one was hurt.
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• Know The Score: Sept. 7, 2018

  08-09-2018 05:28
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA/AP) — It doesn’t get any bigger than high school football in Western Pennsylvania.
  We’re committed to bringing you the best team coverage in the region.
  After the games, you can find all the latest scores right here! Also, check out our Games of the Week here!
  SEARCH FOR YOUR TEAM’S SCORE:
  Abington 27, Cheltenham 0
  Academy of the New Church 38, New Hope-Solebury 37
  Aliquippa 59, Quaker Valley 6
  Allentown Allen 19, East S
  
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• Luplow Hits Tiebreaking HR, Pirates Defeat Marlins 5-3

  08-09-2018 05:22
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  PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jordan Luplow hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the seventh inning, Josh Bell also had a two-run shot and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied past the Miami Marlins 5-3 on Friday night.
  Kevin Kramer drove in his first career run with a two-out single in the seventh that made it 3-3. Luplow then squared up a 1-2 offering from reliever Tayron Guerrero (1-3) for his third homer.
  (Photo Credit: Justin Berl/Getty Images)
  Kramer got his first majo
  
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• Memorial At Blue Slide Park: Hometown Fans Remember Mac Miller

  08-09-2018 04:52
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Tributes are pouring in around Pittsburgh for rapper and hometown guy Mac Miller, maybe the most special of those is in a childhood place that he held close to his heart.
  One of Miller’s six albums was named after the “Blue Slide Park” portion of Pittsburgh’s Frick Park. Miller rapped about his childhood memories there.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Bryce Lutz)
  Fans showed up there Friday evening to leave
  
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• Boy, 12, Accused Of Threatening To ‘Shoot [His] School Up’

  08-09-2018 03:44
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  BROWNSVILLE, Pa. (KDKA) — A 12-year-old boy is accused of making threats against his school in Fayette County.
  State police say the boy attends Brownsville Area Middle School.
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  Troopers were called to the school late Thursday afternoon and say they found credible evidence of a threat.
  “This individual made threats that he was going to one of the schools, shoot the school up, and actually target a certain race,” said Tpr. Ro
  
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• Sharon Police Investigating 10-Week-Old Child’s Death

  08-09-2018 02:51
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  SHARON (KDKA) — The Sharon Police Department is investigating the death of a 10-week-old child.
  Officers were called to the 100 block of West Budd Street just after 11:30 a.m. Friday.
  The infant was transported to Sharon Regional Hospital and pronounced dead.
  The cause of death has not yet been determined.
  Police are investigating with assistance from the Mercer County coroner’s office, the Mercer County District Attorney’s Office and Mercer C
  
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• Suspects Charged With Ethnic Intimidation In Bar Attack Head To Court

  08-09-2018 02:39
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  AVALON (KDKA) — Back in July, Paul Morris says he was beaten by members of a group describe as a white nationalist organization in an Avalon bar.
  On Friday, Morris arrived in court looking for justice.“Just justice that all the facts in the case are looked at, and willing to move on from there,” said Morris.
  Accused alleged white nationalists, Jeremy Ingram and Natasha Bowers, showed up Friday morning to face assault and ethnic intimidation ch
  
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• Butler Co. Woman Charged With First-Degree Murder In Woman’s Disappearance

  08-09-2018 02:27
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A Butler County woman is being charged with first-degree murder in connection to the disappearance of a mother from Florida.
  CBS affiliate WJAX in Florida reports a grand jury handed down the indictment for Kimberly Kessler on Friday.
  Investigators believe Joleen Cummings is dead, even though they haven’t found her body.
  Surveillance video taken from a bank camera shows Cummings’ vehicle driving by a gas station in Yulee, F
  
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• Fan Essentials: NFL Sleeper Teams

  08-09-2018 02:07
  Champions are made in the offseason. So it makes perfect sense that the NFL offseason is a time of change.
  Players train and improve their game, removed from the rigors of the regular-season schedule. Coaches and management evaluate and retool their team, without the burden of game-planning for that next opponent. This is when an NFL hopeful lays the foundation for success.
  Offenses and defenses are refined and realigned. New players are drafted. Veterans are re-signed or allowed to leave. The i
  
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• Heinz Field Prepping For Highly-Anticipated Pitt-PSU Matchup: ‘Not Going To Put Up With Any Problems’

  08-09-2018 01:53
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Call it a rivalry or not, when you pack Heinz Field with Pitt and Penn State fans, PSU fan Dave Hoffman says, “It will be loud, obnoxious, the way it always is.”
  Pitt fan Joe Lewis says, “It’s just two big in-state schools. They are bound to be rivals and it’s bound to get a bit more competitive than a normal game.”
  Heinz Field Communications Manager Nick Sero describes the college fans as “rea
  
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• Federal Judge Prohibits Allegheny County Jail From Enforcing Sections Of Forced Overtime Policy

  08-09-2018 01:51
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Some changes may soon be coming at the Allegheny County Jail when it comes to corrections officers who are ordered to work overtime.
  Federal Judge Arthur Schwab has issued a ruling that prohibits the Allegheny County Jail from enforcing sections of its forced overtime policy for corrections officers, which the judge said violates the federal Family Medical Leave Act.
  Pittsburgh Attorney Timothy O’Brien says the forced overtime pr
  
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• Wilkinsburg man arrested in fatal East Hills shooting

  08-09-2018 01:32 via post-gazette.com
  Timothy Noel Jr., 37, was arrested Friday on homicide and other offenses at his home, according to police. 
  
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• Pittsburgh police review post from sergeant's Facebook account saying DA's office 'is lying'

  08-09-2018 01:08 via post-gazette.com
  The post from Sgt. Christina Davison’s account refers to a dispute over the controversial arrest of Knoxville business owner Adele Paslow.
  
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• Pittsburgh Makes ‘Sorriest Bus Stops’ Contest For 2nd Year In A Row

  08-09-2018 01:05
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — For the second year in a row, Pittsburgh is in the running for the “Sorriest Bus Stop” in all of North America.
  As noted on StreetsBlog USA, the Steel City is “the only metro area to have four bus stops featured in this competition in the last two years alone.”
  This year’s entry is on Center Avenue in West View.
  Port Authority riders there are forced to stand on a tree-lined hillside full of weeds or on th
  
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• Celebrity Condolences Pour In On Twitter For Rapper Mac Miller After Reported Fatal Overdose

  08-09-2018 01:03
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Celebrities took to Twitter to express their condolences Friday after reports that Pittsburgh native rapper Mac Miller died of an apparent overdose.
  According to TMZ, Miller was found in his California home around noon. He was pronounced dead at the scene. He was 26 years old.RELATED STORIES: Report: Pittsburgh Native Rapper Mac Miller Dead Of Apparent OverdoseMany celebrities took to Twitter to express their condolences.
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• Pittsburgh Native Rapper Mac Miller Dead Of Apparent Overdose

  08-09-2018 00:39
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh native rapper Mac Miller has died.
  TMZ reports Miller was found around noon Friday at his California home and was pronounced dead at the scene.
  He was 26 years old.
  Miller graduated from Alderdice High School in 2010.
  Pittsburgh Public Schools released the following statement expressing their condolences to Miller’s family and friends:
  “We are deeply saddened to have learned about the tragic passing of 2010 Pitts
  
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• Frick Park Market Co-Owner Remembers Mac Miller: ‘His Drive Was Tremendous’

  08-09-2018 00:23
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — As condolences from Hollywood pour in for Pittsburgh rapper Mac Miller, many in his native Point Breeze neighborhood are also remembering him following the news of his death.
  At the Frick Park Market, made famous in one of Miller’s music videos, the day took a sudden and sad turn.
  LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 28:Mac Miller performs on Camp Stage during day 1 of Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival 2017 at Exposition Park on October 28, 201
  
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