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• Monessen Tased After Fleeing From Police During Traffic Stop; Later Found With Loaded Gun, Drugs

  05-02-2019 23:48
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  FAYETTE COUNTY, Pa. (KDKA) – Police had to use a Taser to subdue a man who tried to run after a traffic stop.
  Police say the people in the car started acting strangely, especially the driver.
  State police say Trey Holmes was pulled over for a minor traffic offense, but it quickly turned into something much bigger.
  At 23-years-old, Holmes already has a pretty extensive rap sheet. It got longer after a state trooper pulled the Monessen man over along Carlis
  
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• Ross Park Mall could feature theater, fitness center in vacant Sears store

  05-02-2019 23:28 via post-gazette.com
  
  The space could also include “small shop” space, restaurants and retail space under a redevelopment proposal submitted to Ross Township.
  
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• Judge orders drug treatment for nurse practitioner charged with writing illegal prescriptions

  05-02-2019 23:21 via post-gazette.com
  
  Larry Goisse will be sent to Greenbriar Treatment Center to be treated for methamphetamine addiction while awaiting trial in federal court.
  
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• Black History Month 2019: Celebrating African-American Heritage

  05-02-2019 22:57
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — February is Black History Month, and all month long KDKA will be celebrating the history of the local African American community.
  Feb.5, 2017 — Lynne Hayes-Freeland left the KDKA-TV News Department at the end of last year to embark on a new chapter. After more than 40 years on TV, Lynne is now on the airwaves at KDKA Radio, solidifying her spot in history.
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• ‘We’ve Been Doing It 67 Years:’ Pirates Equipment Managers Pack, Start Long Journey To Bradenton

  05-02-2019 22:45
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Pirates pitchers and catchers report to Bradenton on Monday.The full squad workouts begin about a week after that.But, before they can get ready to play ball, the equipment managers have to get everything shipped from Pittsburgh to Florida.
  Some of the equipment they take is obvious.Of course, they have to have hundreds of baseball bats, and thousands of baseballs.Other items are more obscure, like exercise bikes to help inj
  
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• Pa. Superior Court grants Jerry Sandusky new sentencing hearing

  05-02-2019 22:38 via post-gazette.com
  
  The appellate court found that the mandatory minimum penalties imposed on the former Penn State football coach were unconstitutional.
  
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• West Virginia Woman Accused Of Making Threats To Kill President Donald Trump

  05-02-2019 22:36
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  WHEELING, WVa. (KDKA) – A Middlebourne, WVa., resident was charged on Tuesday after making threats to kill President Donald Trump.
  Taryn Corinne Henthorn, 25, was accused by a federal grand jury on three counts of “Threatening to Kill the President of the United States.”Henthorn is accused of making threatening posts on Facebook and elsewhere to kill President Trump.
  Henthorn faces up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000 for ea
  
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• Is ‘Mary Poppins’ Racist? Professor Says Chimney Scene Promotes Blackface

  05-02-2019 22:25
  (CBS Local) — A professor’s implication that the original “Mary Poppins” film was racist is not sitting well with many fans of the classic family film.
  In a New York Times op-ed called “‘Mary Poppins,’ and a Nanny’s Shameful Flirting With Blackface,” Daniel Pollack-Pelzner slammed the iconic scene where Poppins joins Bert on a rooftop for the song “Step In Time.” He accuses Julie Andrews of “blacking up” her face with
  
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• Ray Lewis: Patriots May Be In Super Bowl Again Next Season

  05-02-2019 22:08
  By Norm Elrod
  (CBS Boston/CBS Local) — Super Bowl LIII ended up a low-scoring affair, despite the New England Patriots and Los Angeles Rams’ proven ability to put up points. In the end, the Rams mustered a single field goal, while their punter put in a full day’s work. The Patriots’ two field goals and a touchdown were enough to secure their sixth Super Bowl title of the Tom Brady/Bill Belichick era. Brady looked average for most of the day, with Sony Michel and Julian Ed
  
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• Dog With Severe Facial Disfigurement Euthanized After Doctors Examine Scope Of Injuries

  05-02-2019 22:04
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – In a sad update on a story that broke on Monday, the dog that was brought into a Pittsburgh shelter with severe facial injuries was euthanized on Tuesday.
  (Source: Humane Animal Rescue)
  In a statement to the press, Humane Animal Rescue spokesman Matt Pietropaoli said:“Our staff was shocked to see (Bruce’s) injuries, but also amazed at his happy demeanor when he walked in on his own to see the Medical Staff. Based on his sev
  
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• Police: Dead Bear And Dog Found In Crescent Twp. Home, Game Commission Investigating

  05-02-2019 22:02
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  CRESCENT TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — Police and the Pennsylvania Game Commission are investigating after a dead bear and dog were discovered inside a home in Crescent Township.
  Workers with a property management company found the deceased animals Tuesday afternoon at a home on Hart Drive.
  The dog was found in the pool house, and the bear was discovered in the garage.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Dennis Lane)
  The workers called the police, who then called in
  
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• PennDOT: Emergency Repairs Underway On I-70 Due To Mining Under Highway

  05-02-2019 22:00
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  DONEGAL TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) — PennDOT is making repairs to part of Interstate 70 in Washington County on Tuesday, prompting temporary stoppages and slowing traffic.
  According to PennDOT, workers are repairing ripples in the roadway caused by “longwall mining” under the highway.Anyone driving the stretch of I-70 from the West Virginia border to West Alexander, Donegal Township, can expect to see temporary traffic stoppages on both the eastboun
  
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• NYC heroin supplier to founder of McKees Rocks rehab center gets federal prison

  05-02-2019 21:45 via post-gazette.com
  
  William Rosario, 25, was sentenced to 30 months for supplying David Francis, founder of Next Step, who awaits trial on drug-dealing charges.
  
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• Jerry Sandusky Gets New Sentencing But Request For New Trial Denied

  05-02-2019 21:40
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  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – A Pennsylvania appeals court is denying Jerry Sandusky’s request for a new trial but is ordering him to be resentenced for a 45-count child sexual abuse conviction.
  Superior Court on Tuesday said Sandusky was improperly sentenced using mandatory minimums.
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  The 75-year-old former Penn State assistant football coach was sentenced in 2012 to 30 to 60 years in state prison for sexual abuse of 10 boys.
  Victims t
  
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• New Procedure Prohibits Police From Questioning Immigration Status Of Passengers In Traffic Stops

  05-02-2019 21:11
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  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – Pennsylvania state police are adopting a new policy to govern troopers’ interactions with foreign nationals.
  The procedures, in the works for nearly two years, were adopted after criticism that officers were acting as an informal arm of immigration enforcement.
  ProPublica and The Philadelphia Inquirer reporting last year raised questions about racial profiling and unlawful arrests.
  The new procedures imposed last week say offi
  
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• Upset Pittsburgh Steelers Fans Take Frustrations To Strip District With New ‘Dumb And Dumber’ T-Shirts

  05-02-2019 21:06
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Everyone knows that if you need a quick and cheap t-shirt, you head to Pittsburgh’s Strip District.
  A new shirt popped up at retailers in the Strip this week, poking fun at the Steelers woes this season.A “Dumb and Dumber Jagoffs” shirt is now being sold at Yinzers In the Burgh for $10.The strip district never ceases to amaze me.@colin_dunlap pic.twitter.com/0CDqE3GEer
  — Fernando P (@mjnoons14) February 5, 2019T
  
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• Dolly Parton, Young Thug And Ricky Martin Among 61st Annual GRAMMY Award Performers

  05-02-2019 20:49
  The list of performers for the 61st annual GRAMMY Awards got a bit longer earlier today after it was announced that legendary artist Dolly Parton will perform at the event for the first time since 2001. Parton will perform new music from her hit album Dumplin’. The awards will also feature a special tribute to the 11-time GRAMMY winner featuring her classic hits sung by Little Big Town, Maren Morris, Kacey Musgraves, and Katy Perry.
  Additionally, current GRAMMY nominees J Balvin and Y
  
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• Feds reimburse PennDOT nearly $10 million for Route 30 collapse

  05-02-2019 20:42 via post-gazette.com
  
  PennDOT spent more than $11 million to rebuild Route 30, stabilize the hillside and house residents whose apartment buildings were damaged.
  
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• Pittsburgh The Only American City Named To BBC’s List Of 2019 Top Destinations For Foodies

  05-02-2019 20:41
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Another day, another list for the Steel City.Pittsburgh was just named one of the “Top 10 Destinations For Foodies in 2019” by the BBC.
  In fact, Pittsburgh was the only city in America named to the list.
  New non-stop flights between Pittsburgh and London help the ranking.
  “Andy Warhol is Steel Town’s best-known local boy, and its post-industrial landscape is littered with vibrant street art. And an arty vibe def
  
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• Charlotte Russe Files For Bankruptcy, Mall At Robinson Location Closing

  05-02-2019 20:38
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  By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Business
  (CNN) — Charlotte Russe has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and plans to close 94 stores, the company announced Monday.
  The young women’s clothing chain becomes the latest mall-based retailer to file for bankruptcy protection, and joins a list that includes Gymboree, Claire’s, and Mattress Firm.
  In a court filing Monday, Charlotte Russe, which operates 500 stores in malls around the country, said it “
  
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• City fires salt truck driver who struck parked cars in Lawrenceville

  05-02-2019 20:29 via post-gazette.com
  
  Maryn Formley, of Lawrenceville, has filed a claim with the city over damages to her Nissan Sentra in January.
  
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• Fiat Chrysler Issues Recall For Thousands Of Trucks Over Steering Problem

  05-02-2019 20:26
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  DETROIT (AP) — Fiat Chrysler is recalling over 660,000 heavy-duty trucks worldwide because a loose nut can cause a loss of steering control.
  The recall covers Ram 3500 pickups from 2013 through 2017, as well as 2500 pickups and 3500 Chassis cabs from 2014 through 2017.
  The company says it’s aware of eight crashes and one injury that could be related.
  Fiat Chrysler doesn’t have a date yet for owners to be notified. Dealers will inspect a steeri
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Warm Stretch Continues, But Big Rain Totals Possible

  05-02-2019 20:13
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Big rain totals are still possible from Wednesday through Friday morning, but data has backed off slightly from totals that would likely cause river flooding along with low lying area flooding.
  It’s certainly good news as we now can focus all of our attention to the round of rain.
  When you look at the next round of rain, it’s really three rounds all merging into one.
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• Police: Acid Explodes In Garbage Truck, Worker Overcome By Cloud Plume

  05-02-2019 19:59
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  BELLEVUE (KDKA) — A worker collecting garbage in Bellevue on Tuesday morning was sickened when he was overcome by fumes from acid.
  According to Bellevue Police, the Waste Management employee was taken to the hospital for treatment. His condition has not been released.
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  Officials say he was overcome by a plume cloud created when the acid exploded in the hopper of the garbage truck.
  Bellevue Police are investigating the incident.
  They ar
  
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• Baker Takes Back Apology For ‘Build The Wall’ Valentine’s Day Cookies, Gets Orders From Across Country

  05-02-2019 19:40
  EDMONDS, Wash. (CBS Local) — A baker in Washington state who created the “Build the Wall” Valentine’s Day cookie is not only taking back his initial apology, he’s selling them by the dozen.
  Ken Bellingham, who’s owned the Edmonds Bakery in Edmonds for 26 years, says the cookie was a treat for his daughter-in-law and he initially had no plans to sell the cookie. “The cookie just got put out there and somebody thought that I was selling them,” Bellin
  
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• Pittsburgh defense attorney to be charged with taking gun into Allegheny County Courthouse

  05-02-2019 18:47 via post-gazette.com
  
  Komron Jon Maknoon said he forgot to tell guards at the courthouse’s Grant Street entrance that he had a firearm with him.
  
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• ‘Aquaman’ Star Jason Momoa To Appear At Cleveland Wizard World Convention

  05-02-2019 18:32
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Get ready, Aquaman is coming to Cleveland.
  Jason Momoa, the famous actor who starred in last year’s Aquaman superhero movie, has been announced as a celebrity guest at the Wizard World Comic Con convention.The event takes place March 8-10 at the Huntington Convention Center in downtown Cleveland.It will cost you if you want to see Momoa.An autograph will cost $125 and another $150 for a photo op.He is appearing on March 9 only.Fo
  
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• Repairs Underway To 2nd Mt. Washington Water Main Break, Customers Without Service

  05-02-2019 18:20
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Crews responded to the scene of another gushing water main break in Mount Washington early Tuesday morning, in the same place a break on Monday forced the closure of the Mon Incline.
  The break is once again along Grandview Avenue.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  According to Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority, this second break is near spot of the original break.
  This water main is not an easy fix for the PWSA contractors. It’s a replac
  
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• Survey: Fewer People Are Celebrating Valentine’s Day, But Those Who Do Are Spending More

  05-02-2019 18:12
  (CBS Local/WCCO) — Americans are expected to spend a record amount on Valentine’s Day this year, despite the fact that a smaller percentage of people are actually celebrating the holiday.
  That’s according to an annual survey released by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics.
  “The vast majority of Valentine’s Day dollars are still spent on significant others, but there’s a big increase this year in consumers spreading the love to c
  
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• Gov. Wolf’s First 2nd-Term Budget Address Focuses On Education, New Voting Machines

  05-02-2019 18:05
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  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf‘s new budget proposal requests hundreds of millions of dollars more for Pennsylvania’s schools, as well as a sprinkling of money for new voting machines and new programs to improve worker training and the agricultural sector.
  The Democrat is also seeking new college benefits for members of the National Guard who re-enlist and tuition aid for community college students who remain in Pennsylvania.
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• Pittsburgh's Very Own: The fresh voices of Benji., Mars Jackson, Clara Kent and Isaiah Small

  05-02-2019 18:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  The latest Pittsburgh’s Very Own Show puts the spotlight on emerging hip-hop, soul and R&B artists.
  
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• Historic archway found at Children's Museum Lab highlights 'thrilling' discovery

  05-02-2019 17:55 via post-gazette.com
  
  As plaster was torn down to install a new front door for the facility, workers spotted a decorative “wind-screen” archway.
  
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• PennDOT: Emergency Repairs Underway On I-70 Due To Mining Under The Highway

  05-02-2019 17:50
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  DONEGAL TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — PennDOT is making repairs to part of Interstate 70 in Washington County today, prompting temporary stoppages and slowing traffic.
  According to PennDOT, workers are repairing ripples in the roadway caused by “longwall mining” under the highway.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Rob Hopson)
  Anyone driving the stretch of I-70 from the West Virginia border to West Alexander, Donegal Township, can expect to see temporary
  
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• Boy Accidentally Shoots Pregnant Mom In Face After Finding Gun Under Mattress

  05-02-2019 17:48
  SEATTLE, Wash. (CBS Local) — A pregnant woman was accidentally shot in the face by her 3-year-old son Saturday after the boy found a gun hidden under a mattress.
  The 27-year-old woman, who was eight months pregnant, was laying on the bed watching TV with her boyfriend in their Seattle apartment when she was shot, authorities say.
  The boyfriend, who is the father of the child, told deputies he had moved the gun from a higher location and placed it between the mattress and box spring Friday
  
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• Pittsburgh Steelers Wide Receiver Antonio Brown Reportedly Involved In Domestic Dispute

  05-02-2019 17:43
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  MIAMI (KDKA) — According to reports, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown has been involved in a domestic dispute.TMZ first reported the news that Brown was part of a domestic violence investigation in January. He has not been arrested.Sources told TMZ that a woman contacted the Hollywood Police Department in Florida about the incident.Police confirm they did investigate, and told TMZ: “Mr. Brown was involved in a domestic dispute. No arr
  
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• Six people displaced by overnight fire in Knoxville

  05-02-2019 17:14 via post-gazette.com
  
  No one was hurt in the three-alarm blaze Tuesday on Jucunda Street, Pittsburgh Public Safety spokesman Chris Togneri said.
  
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• Tree Of Life Synagogue Shooting/Holocaust Survivor To Attend State Of The Union Address

  05-02-2019 17:09
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  PITTSBURGH (AP/KDKA) — A Holocaust survivor who escaped the Tree of Life Synagogue shooting and a police officer who was wounded responding to the massacre will be among the guests sitting with first lady Melania Trump at the State of the Union address.
  Judah Samet was late for services at the Tree of Life of Life synagogue on Oct. 27. The 80-year-old, who survived the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp, was just pulling into a handicapped spot when a man t
  
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• Gov. Wolf’s First 2nd-Term Budget Address To Focus On Education, New Voting Machines

  05-02-2019 16:45
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  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf is set to deliver his first second-term budget proposal to a joint session of the Legislature, with the Democrat promising a strong commitment to education.
  Wolf’s budget address is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Tuesday.
  The spending plan is expected to approach $34 billion for the fiscal year starting July 1.RELATED STORY: Gov. Wolf Touts Bipartisan Accomplishments During Inauguration SpeechHe secured $1
  
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• Defense in Antwon Rose homicide case to call use-of-force expert at trial; DA's office won't

  05-02-2019 16:08 via post-gazette.com
  
  One expert contacted by prosecutors who charged Michael Rosfeld could not decide whether the former officer’s use of force was “reasonable.”
  
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• Ross Twp. Commissioner: Ross Park Mall Sears Redevelopment Could Include Theater, Fitness Center, New Food Court

  05-02-2019 15:50
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  ROSS TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — The Ross Township Board of Commissioners is considering big redevelopment plans for the old Sears location in Ross Park Mall.
  According to Ross Township Commissioner Steve Korbel’s Facebook page, the redevelopment could include a number of things like a theater, fitness facility, new food court and other restaurants.
  (Source: Ross Township Commissioner Steve Korbel/Facebook)
  Korbel says on Facebook: “The redevelopment wi
  
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• PTL Links: Feb. 5, 2019

  05-02-2019 15:10
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:Liberty Magic
  Ya Jagoff
  Market District
  Cooking Corner Strawberry Recipes
  The Mall at Robinson
  Ask Dr. G (Parenting Expert Dr. Deborah Gilboa)
  
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• Cooking Corner: Valentine’s Day Strawberry Recipes

  05-02-2019 15:04
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — This week, Market District Chef Ben D’Amico stops by the Pittsburgh Today Live kitchen with some delicious strawberry recipes perfect for a sweet Valentine’s Day!
  Strawberries & CreamCompliments of Market District Chef Benjamin D’Amico
  Serves: 4Prep Time: 15 minutes
  Ingredients:1 package Strawberries, washed, trimmed, halved
  ½ cup Mascarpone Cheese
  ½ cup Heavy Cream
  2 tsp Sugar, granulated
  ½ t
  
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• 2 Teenagers Wounded In Braddock Shooting

  05-02-2019 14:51
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  BRADDOCK (KDKA) — Police are looking for suspects after two teenagers were wounded in a late-night shooting in Braddock.
  According to Allegheny County Police, officers were called to Mills Avenue around 11:40 p.m. Monday for multiple reports of shots fired.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Brian Smithmyer)
  Police found two teens, ages 17 and 18, suffering from gunshot wounds. Both were taken to the hospital to be treated for non-life-threatening injuri
  
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• 1 Person Injured In Knoxville Fire, Home Destroyed

  05-02-2019 14:22
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Fire destroyed a home in Knoxville overnight.
  The blaze started just before 1 a.m. in the 100 block of Jucunda Street.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Brian Smithmyer)
  The fire chief says it was mostly contained to a single home, but a neighboring home did sustain damage.
  The home where the fire started appeared to be vacant.
  According to emergency officials, one person was taken to a hospital to be treated for injuries.
  The cause
  
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• Second Water Main Break Sends Water Spewing Into Air In Mt. Washington

  05-02-2019 13:51
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Crews responded to the scene of a gushing water main break in Mount Washington early Tuesday morning, in the same place a break on Monday forced the closure of the Mon Incline.
  The break is once again along Grandview Avenue.
  According to Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority, this second break is near spot of the original break.
  The water has been shut off and PWSA contractor crews are now working to repair the line.NEW INFO: @pgh2o c
  
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• Oakmont Bakery Cutting The Ribbon On New State-Of-The-Art Location

  05-02-2019 13:17
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  OAKMONT (KDKA) — It’s the start of a new era for Oakmont Bakery.
  The sweets shop is opening its new state-of-the-art location at the end of the Hulton Bridge at 9 a.m.
  WATCH: Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony —
  The bakery also has a new address to match on One Sweet Street.
  Stay with KDKA for the latest on the grand opening.
  
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• Oakmont Bakery Cuts The Ribbon On New State-Of-The-Art Location

  05-02-2019 13:17
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  OAKMONT (KDKA) — It’s the start of a new era for Oakmont Bakery.
  The sweets shop opened its new state-of-the-art location at the end of the Hulton Bridge on Tuesday morning.
  WATCH: Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony —
  The owners hope this new location will serve the community just as well, if not better, than the old location, which has stood for decades on Allegheny Avenue.
  “I think this building will last for many generations,” said Marc Se
  
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• Tuned In: Joe Kenda gets personal on ‘Homicide Hunter’

  05-02-2019 13:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  The Western Pennsylvania native introduces his real-life family to viewers in a special episode of the ID series.
  
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• Officials Identify Teen Killed In Duquesne Heights Shooting

  05-02-2019 12:57
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Authorities have released the identity of the young man killed in an early morning shooting Monday in Duquesne Heights.
  The shooting happened along Plymouth Street around 3 a.m.
  (Photo Credit: Meghan Schiller/KDKA)
  The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office has been identified as 18-year-old Aaron Ward of Munhall.
  Ward’s body was found lying in the grass just steps away from the front porch of a home.
  Police say he was
  
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• Pa. state police now limited in flagging undocumented immigrants to ICE

  05-02-2019 11:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  The policy clarifies that administrative warrants for immigration violations are not grounds for stops or detentions.
  
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