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• McCandless police chief, lieutenant placed on leave pending investigation

  23-11-2018 23:45 via post-gazette.com
  
  Chief David R. DiSanti Sr. and Lt. Jeffrey Basl were placed on paid administrative leave on Oct. 26.
  
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• WWE Superstar Elias Visits Children’s Hospital

  23-11-2018 23:42
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Wrestling superstar and Pittsburgh native Elias from the WWE visited with patients at UPMC Children’s Hospital on Friday.
  Children’s Hospital posted on social media thanking Elias for stopping to visit with patients and families.Born in Plum, Elias joined the WWE roster in 2014.
  Thanks to @WWE Superstar, @IAmEliasWWE, for stopping by today to visit some of our patients and families! What a great morning! @WWECommunity pic.t
  
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• Missing Butler County Teen Located

  23-11-2018 23:18
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  CONNOQUENESSING TOWNSHIP (KDKA) – Police in Connoquenessing Township say a missing 14-year-old girl has been found.
  Authorities say the girl ran away from her home on Blue Jay Drive in ButlerCounty around 3:30 a.m. Friday.Police said she was found sometime late Friday afternoon.
  
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• Authorities Searching For Missing Butler County Teen

  23-11-2018 23:18
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  CONNOQUENESSING TOWNSHIP (KDKA) – Police in Connoquenessing Township are looking for a missing 14-year-old girl.
  UPDATE: State police released that they have found the missing teen.Authorities say that Hope Voyda ran away from her home on Blue Jay Drive in ButlerCounty around 3:30 a.m. early Friday morning.Voyda was last seen walking on Little Creek Road near I-79 in Lancaster Township at approximately 8:30 a.m. Friday morning.The teen was last seen weari
  
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• Swithback ramp from Smithfield Street Bridge to Mon Wharf opens

  23-11-2018 22:54 via post-gazette.com
  
  The $3.2 million ramp lets users follow the Eliza Furnace or Three Rivers Heritage trails to Point State Park, avoiding Fort Pitt Boulevard.
  
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• Switchback ramp from Smithfield Street Bridge to Mon Wharf opens

  23-11-2018 22:54 via post-gazette.com
  
  The $3.2 million ramp lets users follow the Eliza Furnace or Three Rivers Heritage trails to Point State Park, avoiding Fort Pitt Boulevard.
  
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• Ryan Cline helps No. 24 Purdue rout Robert Morris 84-46

  23-11-2018 22:49
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  WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Ryan Cline has turned into a key performer for Purdue.
  Cline made five 3-pointers on his way to 17 points, and the 24th-ranked Boilermakers routed Robert Morris 84-46 on Friday.
  Cline was 6 for 10 from the field in his sixth straight start to begin the year. The senior guard is averaging 14.3 points after making just seven starts over his first three seasons in the program.
  “(Cline) can really shoot the basketball obvious
  
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• Edwards Scores 19 As No. 24 Purdue Beats Robert Morris 84-46

  23-11-2018 22:49
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  WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Carsen Edwards scored 19 points, Ryan Cline had 17 and No. 24 Purdue routed Robert Morris 84-46 on Friday.
  The Boilermakers (5-1) bounced back nicely from their first loss of the season Sunday night against No. 13 Virginia Tech. Edwards was 5 for 17 from the field against the Colonials, but also contributed five assists, four steals and a blocked shot.
  Purdue used an 11-0 run to open a 59-28 lead with 10:47 left in the second h
  
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• Salt Stress: Road Salt Prices Higher As Winter Looms

  23-11-2018 22:10
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  ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Budget-busting road salt prices are leaving municipal officials in the Snow Belt hoping for a mild winter.
  Salt supplies are tight on the heels of a harsh winter last year that depleted reserves, leaving many localities in the Northeast and Great Lakes to pay prices that range from about 5 percent higher to almost double.
  “Everybody’s got their fingers crossed for good weather,” said Rebecca Matsco, an official in wes
  
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• Man Fires BB Gun Near Crowd Outside Benedum Before ‘Fiddler On The Roof’

  23-11-2018 20:57
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A man fired a BB gun near a crowd of people waiting outside the Benedum Center before a performance of “Fiddler on the Roof” on Wednesday.
  The Pittsburgh Public Safety Department says police responded to a report of a man with a firearm near the theater around 7:15 p.m.
  When responding officers, including an officer who was working a detail at the Benedum Center, arrived at the scene, they found 29-year-old Andre Freeman Jr
  
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• Holidays In The Highlands Returns To Seven Springs

  23-11-2018 20:41
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Holidays in the Highlands at Seven Springs has become a winter tradition for one and all.
  Enter through the tree-lined resort entrance where more than 1 million lights brighten the night. Descend to the Main Lodge to hop aboard the Santa Express Holiday Train to take a ride through the Holiday Village. Be sure to stop at the town square, where Santa Claus will be waiting to take photos with the whole family! Kids can stop at the craft
  
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• Stream Auburn Vs. #1 Alabama

  23-11-2018 20:14
  The Auburn Tigers face the top-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide in Tuscaloosa, in an important SEC West matchup.
  
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• Report: Man Fires BB Gun At Crowd Outside Benedum Before ‘Fiddler On The Roof’

  23-11-2018 19:37
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A man reportedly fired a BB gun at a crowd of people waiting outside the Benedum Center before a performance of “Fiddler on the Roof” on Wednesday.
  Kevin Wilkes, the Benedum’s chief security officer, told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette he heard a popping sound and he saw a man with “what appeared to be a gun in his hand” walking down the street, aiming toward the area where theater-goers were standing in line
  
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• National Weather Service: Freezing Rain Expected In Western Pa.

  23-11-2018 18:20
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for parts of western Pennsylvania.
  According to the NWS, freezing rain is expected in Butler, Clarion, Armstrong, Indiana and Westmoreland counties, as well as in the Westmoreland Ridges and Fayette Ridges.
  The advisory is in effect from 3 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday.SEVERE WEATHER ALERT: Details at https://t.co/s1FnueSfMQ #kdkawx pic.twitter.com/RNYJvLv4ng
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• Security chief tackles man who opened fire — with BB gun — outside Benedum Center

  23-11-2018 18:09 via post-gazette.com
  
  The pistol turned out to be a BB gun, but the weapon looked real and the crowd scattered. 
  
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• Security chief tackles man who opened fire — with Airsoft gun — outside Benedum Center

  23-11-2018 18:09 via post-gazette.com
  
  The pistol turned out to be a BB gun, but the weapon looked real and the crowd scattered. 
  
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• Greensburg Police Investigating Attempted Burglary

  23-11-2018 17:14
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  GREENSBURG (KDKA) — Greensburg Police are investigating an attempted burglary that happened late Thursday night or early Friday morning.
  It happened at the Rite Aid on North Main Street.
  According to police, the suspect or suspects shattered a window in the back of the building to try to get inside.
  Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the City of Greensburg Police at (724) 834-3800.
  
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• 3 New Spots To Score American Eats In Pittsburgh

  23-11-2018 16:51
  PITTSBURGH (HOODLINE) — Looking for your next great American meal in Pittsburgh?
  Photo: Walter’s Southern Kitchen/Yelp
  These new spots will satisfy all your cravings. Here are the newest places to check out the next time you’re in the mood for American food.
  Flipt
  777 Casino Drive, Chateau
  Photo: SOPHIA S./Yelp
  Flipt is a traditional American spot, offering burgers, beer, wine and spirits. Located within Rivers Casino, Flipt specializes in signature grilled burgers an
  
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• Pittsburgh’s 3 Best Spots To Splurge On French Fare

  23-11-2018 16:41
  PITTSBURGH (HOODLINE) — Craving French food?
  Legume. | Photo: Wing Y./Yelp
  Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best high-end French restaurants around Pittsburgh, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to fill the bill.
  1. Legume
  Photo: Erin C./Yelp
  Topping the list is Legume. Located at 214 N. Craig St. in North Oakland, it is the highest rated upscale restaurant serving French fare in Pittsburgh, boasting 4.5 stars out of
  
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• Here Are Squirrel Hill South’s 3 Newest Businesses To Open

  23-11-2018 16:25
  PITTSBURGH (HOODLINE) — Interested in exploring the newest restaurant and retail additions to Squirrel Hill South? From a New American pub to a rolled ice cream spot, read on for the newest destinations to open for business in this area of Pittsburgh.
  15°fahrenheit Rolled Icecream. | Photo: Elis H./Yelp
  The Warehouse Pub & Grub
  1731 Murray Ave.
  Photo: the warehouse pub & grill/Yelp
  The Warehouse Pub & Grub is a pub and traditional American spot.
  The menu features
  
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• Stores Trying To Fill Toys ‘R’ Us Void On Black Friday

  23-11-2018 15:30
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Toys “R” Us was always a popular spot for Black Friday shoppers, but since all locations closed their doors this year, others are trying to take advantage of the void it left behind.
  Lines formed outside of the Disney Store in the South Hills Village Mall on Friday morning before the store opened up.
  A number of pop-up stores were also set up in the mall showing off some more hi-tech toys. 
  “Honestly, traditional
  
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• Riding the house flipping boom, mortgage lender adding more jobs on North Side

  23-11-2018 15:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  LendingHome has closed 5,028 mortgage loans for flippers this year.
  
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• Buying Here: Once grand fixer-upper in Point Breeze is priced at $150,000

  23-11-2018 15:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Contractor Kristian Kaseman planned to restore 6834 Simonton St. in Point Breeze. Now he’s selling and hoping someone else does it..
  
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• Black Friday Shoppers Flood Ross Park Mall In Search Of Deals

  23-11-2018 14:58
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  ROSS PARK (KDKA) — Shoppers flooded Ross Park Mall early Friday morning in search of Black Friday deals.
  Some of the mall’s anchor stores, such as Macy’s, opened Thursday evening and stayed open all night long.
  The rest of the mall opened its doors at 6 a.m.
  “We’re seeing some great responses from shoppers this year. Shoppers have a spring in their step, and we’re seeing a lot more engagement with both online shopping that&rs
  
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• Obituary: Gloria M. Lutz: Retired Bridgeville teacher became second mother to nieces and nephews

  23-11-2018 14:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Gloria M. Lutz never married, but the retired teacher always provided strong family support for nieces and nephews and their families.
  
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• Gloria M. Lutz: Retired Bridgeville teacher became second mother to nieces and nephews

  23-11-2018 14:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Gloria M. Lutz never married, but the retired teacher always provided strong family support for nieces and nephews and their families.
  
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• Water Main Break Floods Millvale Homes, Businesses

  23-11-2018 13:22
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  MILLVALE (KDKA) — The cleanup is underway at a three-way intersection in Millvale after a Thanksgiving night water main break flooded several streets and nearby homes and businesses.
  The break happened at the intersections of Grant and Stanton Avenues and East Ohio Street near the on-ramp to Route 28 South.
  “A 12-inch main was broken with about eight houses flooded and four businesses flooded. The one business, the whole basement full [of water] to
  
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• Officials: W.Va. Hunters Kill 13K Bucks On Opening Day Of Firearm Season

  23-11-2018 12:45
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  CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources cites preliminary harvest data as saying state hunters killed about 13,000 bucks on the opening day of the traditional buck firearm season.
  The season opened on Monday and will last until Dec. 1. Agency Chief of Wildlife Resources Paul Johansen says the reported buck harvest number is below what was reported on opening day last year. News outlets report the state will have about 250,
  
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• Authorities: Man Killed Newborn Son, Sealed Body In Concrete In A Safe

  23-11-2018 12:38
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  ELLWOOD CITY, Pa. (AP) – Authorities say a Pennsylvania man strangled a newborn child delivered by a teenage girl he had sexually assaulted on numerous occasions and hid the baby’s body in a safe.
  Lawrence County authorities say 38-year-old Christopher Kennedy, who has no known address, faces numerous counts. It wasn’t known if he’s retained an attorney.
  Authorities say the girl was 15 when she gave birth in October 2017. After he allege
  
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• 3 Dead After Being Pulled From Greenfield House Fire

  23-11-2018 12:06
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  GREENFIELD (KDKA) — Three people who were pulled out of a house fire in Greenfield late Wednesday night have passed away.
  The fire was first reported around 11:20 p.m. Wednesday at a house along Flemington Street.
  Officials say that a 96-year-old woman, 47-year-old woman and a 48-year-old man were pulled from the burning home and were sent to Mercy Hospital in very critical condition.
  A 47-year-old woman who was the third person to die in the fire, offici
  
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• 2 Dead After Being Pulled From Greenfield House Fire

  23-11-2018 12:06
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  GREENFIELD (KDKA) — Two people who were pulled out of a house fire in Greenfield late Wednesday night have passed away.
  The fire was first reported around 11:20 p.m. Wednesday at a house along Flemington Street.
  Officials say that a 96-year-old woman, 46-year-old woman and a 48-year-old man were pulled from the burning home and were sent to Mercy Hospital in very critical condition.
  The Pittsburgh Department of Public Safety reported early Friday morning
  
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• Pittsburgh gets coldest Thanksgiving in 80 years ... but that's about to change

  23-11-2018 12:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  The weather is expected to warm over the weekend before frigid temps return.
  
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• Pedestrian killed on McKeesport-Duquesne Bridge identified

  23-11-2018 04:23 via post-gazette.com
  
  Albert J. Vavra, 71, of Duquesne, was hit by a conversion van about 6:05 p.m. Wednesday as he attempted to cross the bridge. 
  
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• Water main break causes flooding, outages in Millvale

  23-11-2018 04:06 via post-gazette.com
  
  The incident occurred shortly after 8 p.m. close to the Route 28 exit ramp at the intersection of Stanton and Grant avenues. 
  
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• Holy Family Institute Helps Migrant Children Separated From Parents

  23-11-2018 00:35
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Since 1990, the sisters of Holy Family of Nazareth have served immigrants in Pittsburgh.“Our sisters were asked to come here to minister to immigrants, mostly Polish immigrants who were here in Pittsburgh and the Diocese felt they needed help with education and social services for the children,” said Sister Linda Yankoski, the CEO of the Holy Family Institute.
  Helping children has been a special mission of Holy Family Insti
  
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• Brother’s Brother Work To Restore Power In Puerto Rico One Year After Hurricane

  23-11-2018 00:23
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A Pittsburgh organization is still working to restore power to parts of Peurto Rico more than a year after Hurricane Maria devastated the island country.
  Ron Alvarado, CEO of Novus Group and a board member of Brother’s Brother, along with Brother’s Brother President Luke Hingson are thankful for the continued support of Pittsburghers for the island of Peurto Rico.
  “We’ve been working with the people of Pittsburg
  
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