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• Former Bon Ton At Westmoreland Mall To Become Mini Casino

  22-04-2019 23:57
  GREENSBURG (KDKA) — What was once the Bon Ton inside the Westmoreland Mall looks more like a giant grey brick wall.Behind the barrier the transformation from former retail store to a mini casino is about to begin.“I think it would be a fun place to go,” said Deirdre Barber, a resident of Greensburg.“I think it’s fine, I don’t have any objection to it,” added Patty McCracken of Greensburg.In January of 2018, the state awarded Stadium Casino LLC a license
  
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• Beaver County Coroner Releases Names Of Those Killed In Wrong Way Accident

  22-04-2019 23:37
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Beaver County coroner has released the names of those killed in the deadly wrong way accident on Easter Sunday that claimed the lives of four people.
  The accident on Route 65 in Harmony Township, Beaver County happened as a driver headed the wrong way, struck another car head-on.The wrong way driver also appears to be captured on home surveillance video, right before the crash.
  This is the intersection where that horrific accident happened Route 65 at Merchant Stree
  
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• Boyce Park All Clear Following Police Activity

  22-04-2019 23:32
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Allegheny County 911 confirms police activity at Boyce Park near the trails area.The call came in at approximately 4:05 p.m., a person called in what they thought sounded like “shots fired.” Plum Police responded and found nothing, according to Allegheny County spokesperson Amie Downs.
  The area is now clear.
  
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• Shady Side Academy receives second-largest donation in its history

  22-04-2019 23:28 via post-gazette.com
  
  The $5.2 million gift will fund scholarships in honor of the academy’s late former middle school headmaster, David A. Mancosh Sr., and his wife, Rose Marie.
  
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• White supremacist, a repeat offender, is newly accused of threatening Jews, gun-ban advocates

  22-04-2019 23:10 via post-gazette.com
  
  Hardy Lloyd, who has twice returned to prison for violating probation, was ordered detained pending a hearing on bond revocation.
  
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• Route 8 Restricted To One Lane Due To Structure Fire

  22-04-2019 22:56
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Route 8 in Etna is restricted to one lane southbound between Charles Street and Crescent Street due to a structure fire.
  Etna: Route 8 is restricted to one lane southbound between Charles Street and Crescent Street due to a structure fire.
  — Allegheny County (@Allegheny_Co) April 22, 2019
  According to Allegheny County 911, there is a “fire activity” at the Service King Collision Repair Facility located at 737 Butler Street in Etna.Emergency crews are o
  
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• Man Charged For Death Of Infant Daughter Pleads Guilty To Manslaughter

  22-04-2019 22:41
  PITTSBURGH (AP) – A western Pennsylvania man has pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the death of his 5-week-old daughter almost four years ago.
  Allegheny County prosecutors dropped a child endangerment charge as 33-year-old Joseph Swidorsky entered the plea Monday. He will be sentenced July 16.
  Swidorsky has been held in the county jail since October 2015 in the death of Braelyn Swidorsky.
  Police said the Brighton Heights resident was bathing the infant in the bathroom in June 2
  
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• Phillipa Soo On ‘The Code’, ‘Hamilton’ & Auditioning For Juilliard

  22-04-2019 22:35
  (CBS Local)–Phillipa Soo graduated from The Juilliard School only seven years ago, but she’s already had some incredible professional experiences.
  Soo hit it big when she was nominated for a Tony in “Hamilton” and now is a co-star of the new CBS drama “The Code.” In a world with so many different media options, the former “Hamilton” star is excited to be on a network show with a talent cast.
  “They are all incredibly kind, humble and efficient
  
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• Route 28 Lane Restrictions Take Effect Monday And Tuesday Night

  22-04-2019 22:31
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — PennDOT has announced intermittent lane restrictions on Route 28 in O’Hara and Shaler townships, as well as Sharpsburg, Etna and Millvale boroughs that will occur Monday and Tuesday nights, April 22-23, weather permitting.Single-lane restrictions will occur in both directions of Route 28 between the Millvale exit, Exit 3 and Highland Park Bridge, Exit 6, interchanges.Work will occur from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. each night.Crews will be conducting core drilling oper
  
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• FutureFest, ReuseFest Aim To Teach Pittsburghers How To Leave A Smaller Footprint

  22-04-2019 22:11
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Almost 50 years after the first Earth Day celebration, leaders in Pittsburgh put their heads together in observation of FutureFest.
  “We just want to make Pittsburghers more aware of what we do on a daily basis and the type of impact that it leaves,” Communitopia board member Charlotte Smith said. “It’s just to bring awareness and show people little steps that they can take and make to do and leave a little smaller of a footprint.”
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• Israel To Honor Pittsburgh Jewish Leader After Tree Of Life Shooting

  22-04-2019 21:21
  JERUSALEM (AP) – Israel has announced it will honor the head of Pittsburgh’s Jewish community during next month’s Independence Day celebrations, six months after 11 members of the community were killed in a synagogue shooting.
  Israel’s Culture Ministry said Monday it had selected Jeff Finkelstein, the president of the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, to light a torch on behalf of the Jewish Diaspora as part of the government’s May 8 Independence Day festivit
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Warmer Tuesday With Possible Evening Storms

  22-04-2019 21:12
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — After a warm day, it will remain mostly clear and calm this evening as temperatures dip into the lower 50s.Tuesday will be warmer, but isolated severe storms are possible. Wind gusts and hail are the biggest hazard in any severe storm.WEATHER LINKS:Current Conditions | School Delays & Closings | Local Radar | Weather App | Photos
  The sunshine returns Wednesday and Thursday, but a Friday cold front will lead to showers.The weekend will be 50/50, with Saturday bringin
  
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• Brighton Heights man pleads guilty to killing daughter in 2015

  22-04-2019 21:01 via post-gazette.com
  
  Joseph Swidorsky will be sentenced July 16 after pleading guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the June 15, 2015 death of daughter Braelyn.
  
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• Pittsburgh Interfaith leaders plan vigil for Sri Lanka victims

  22-04-2019 20:56 via post-gazette.com
  
  A Heinz Memorial Chapel service is planned for Wednesday evening.
  
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• Pittsburgh Pirates Outfielder Gregory Polanco Recalled From Triple-A Indianapolis

  22-04-2019 20:49
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Pirates have recalled outfielder Gregory Polanco from his rehab assignment and he has been reinstated from the 10-day injured list.To make room on the roster, LHP Steven Brault has been option to Indianapolis.Polanco has been on the IL since the started of the season where he was recovering from left shoulder surgery he had done in September.
  The team tweeted a picture of the outfielder standing at his locker Monday afternoon.&ldqu
  
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• 3 Pa. Men Accused Having Sex With Dogs, Horses, Cow & Goat Sentenced To Prison

  22-04-2019 20:30
  MUNSON, Pa. (KDKA) — Three Pennsylvania men accused of having sex with 12 animals have been sentenced to prison.
  CBS affiliate WTAJ reports 32-year-old Matthew Brubaker, 41-year-old Terry Wallace and 34-year-old Marc Measnikoff have all been sentenced to 20 to 41 years in state prison with additional probation.
  L to R: Terry Wallace, Marc Measnikoff, Matthew Brubaker (Photo Credit: Clearfield County District Attorney’s Office)
  The three men were arrested in 2018 after a 16-year-old b
  
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• NCIS: New Orleans And NCIS: Los Angeles Both Renewed For 2019-2020 Season

  22-04-2019 20:05
  (CBS)- CBS announced today that it has renewed NCIS: New Orleans and NCIS: Los Angeles for the 2019-2020 season. The pickups follow the recent renewal of the original NCIS, also for next season.
  “Both shows have been key pillars to the CBS schedule for several years,” said Kelly Kahl, President, CBS Entertainment. “They offer heroic stories, big stars and have attracted a passionate, loyal fan base. We’re excited to have Chris, LL, Scott and these terrific casts back to b
  
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• 2 Shot In Knoxville, Police Investigating

  22-04-2019 19:50
  KNOXVILLE (KDKA) — Police are investigating a shooting that happened in Knoxville on Monday afternoon.
  It happened just before 1 p.m. on Ibis Way.
  Two men in their 20s were shot. One was shot in the right side of the chest and the other was shot in the leg.
  The victims ran from Ibis Way to Brownsville Road.
  (Photo Credit: Bob Allen/KDKA)
  Both were taken to a local hospital. They were initially reported to be in critical condition but have since been upgraded to stable.
  Police are searching
  
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• Miles Sanders On Potentially Playing For The Steelers: ‘It Would Be A Blessing’

  22-04-2019 19:25
  (CBS Local)– Life has changed a lot for running back Miles Sanders in the past few years.
  The Pittsburgh native committed to Penn State, became the top high school running back in America and then had to sit and wait his turn behind New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley. It is three days before the NFL Draft and Sanders’ life is about to change again, but his past experiences have prepared him for whatever is next.
  “I had to wait. I was always humble, but got more humble
  
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• Six Pittsburgh Fire Stations In Line To Be Remodeled

  22-04-2019 19:19
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pittsburgh Department of Public Works is seeking approval to remodel six Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire stations.
  The six stations are:#19 on Homestead Street in Swisshelm Park
  #23 on Brownsville Road in Carrick
  #26 on Brookline Boulevard in Brookline
  #34 on Perrysville Avenue in Perry North
  #35 on Orchlee Street in Brighton Heights
  #38 on Essen Street in Northview HeightsLegislation for the renovations will be introduced to Pittsburgh City Council on Tuesday.
  Public Wor
  
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• Red Cross Looking To Install Almost 2,900 Free Smoke Alarms

  22-04-2019 19:09
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The American Red Cross wants to install almost 2,900 free smoke alarms across Pennsylvania over about two weeks.
  Red Cross and community volunteers will work with area fire departments and business partners to canvass communities that have a high number of house fires but are less likely to have working smoke alarms.
  Nine “Sound the Alarm” events will be held in the American Red Cross Greater Pennsylvania region between April 27 and May 12.
  The following eve
  
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• VIRAL VIDEO: Florida Easter Bunny Brawl

  22-04-2019 18:56
  (CBS Miami/CBS Local)–Video of an Easter bunny brawl in Orlando is going viral.
  It is not known who was inside the big, white bunny suit but he looks hopping mad as he is seen in the video throwing several punches at a guy in downtown Orlando near Tier nightclub Sunday night.
  An Orlando police officer eventually stepped in to break up the fight.
  Instagram user Workfth posted the video.
  You can hear people chanting in the crowd, “Kick his a-s!” Another person yells, “Go, E
  
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• Pittsburgh Steelers General Manager Kevin Colbert And Head Coach Mike Tomlin Talk 2019 NFL Draft

  22-04-2019 18:41
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The 2019 NFL Draft begins this week, and the Steelers have plenty of needs heading into the selection process.
  General Manager Kevin Colbert and head coach Mike Tomlin met with the media Monday at Steelers headquarters to discuss the team’s plan with the draft just days away.
  EYE ON THE DRAFT 2019: KICKERS | OFFENSIVE LINEMEN | SAFETY | DEFENSIVE LINE | EDGE RUSHERS | TIGHT ENDS | RUNNING BACKS
  Heading into the draft, the 90-man
  
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• Kraft Heinz CEO To Step Down In July

  22-04-2019 18:38
  PITTSBURGH (AP) – Kraft Heinz says CEO Bernardo Hees will step down from the post and be succeeded by Miguel Patricio in July.
  Patricio worked in various roles at Anheuser-Busch InBev over 20 years, including serving as chief marketing officer. He’s also worked at companies including Philip Morris, The Coca-Cola Co. and Johnson & Johnson.
  In February Kraft Heinz disclosed an investigation by federal regulators and said that it would slash the value of its Oscar Mayer brands by a
  
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• 6 Secrets To A Magical Walt Disney World Vacation

  22-04-2019 18:31
  Photo Courtesy of Simon & Schuster
  Susan Veness is an international travel writer, researcher, online content provider, and itinerary planner specializing in Florida, Disney, Orlando’s theme parks, and cruising. She is the author of four books in The Hidden Magic of Walt Disney World series, and co-author of The Brit Guide to Orlando and the biography Defying Expectations.Veness has been visiting Walt Disney World since it opened in 1971 and, with a home just minute
  
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• McKeesport Area School District working toward agreement with students after rejecting black student union

  22-04-2019 18:30 via post-gazette.com
  
  A hearing had been scheduled Monday in a civil rights lawsuit by 11 students who were represented by the American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania.
  
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• Candidate For Pa. Game Commission Board Sought

  22-04-2019 18:17
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A qualified candidate is needed to represent District 1 on the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s board of directors.
  District 1 includes Butler, Clarion, Crawford, Erie, Forest, Lawrence, Mercer, Venango and Warren counties.
  Commissioners are eligible to serve up to three four-year terms consecutively, according to the Governor’s Advisory Council on Hunting, Fishing and Conservation.
  Anyone interested in applying for the position must be well-informed about wil
  
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• CBS Sports, WNBA Announce Multi-Year Television Partnership

  22-04-2019 18:09
  (CBS Minnesota/CBS Local) — CBS Sports and the WNBA announced a multi-year television partnership on Monday that will see CBS Sports Network air live coverage of league games beginning with the upcoming 2019 season.
  The league is entering its 23rd season, which tips off on Friday, May 24th. CBS Sports Network will begin live coverage of games the next day, Saturday, May 25th, when the Minnesota Lynx host the Chicago Sky. Over the course of the five-month regular season the network will air
  
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• Target Car Seat Trade-In Event Starts Monday

  22-04-2019 17:53
  (WJZ/CBS Local) — Target’s “Car Seat Trade-in Event” started Monday and runs through May 4.
  Customers with old car seats they no longer need can bring them to almost any Target location and receive a 20% off coupon. The coupon is valid for a new car seat, car seat base, travel system, stroller or select baby home gear.
  All types of car seats are accepted including if they are expired or damaged.
  The coupons can be used in-store and online and will be eligible through May
  
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• Eye On The Draft 2019: Pittsburgh Steelers Running Back Situation

  22-04-2019 17:45
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Steelers have two pretty good and young running backs returning this season, but the team could use an additional player at the position.
  James Conner is coming off a Pro Bowl season and Jaylen Samuels showed some promise when used during big moments in 2018. One major concern is Conner’s durability. He hasn’t been able to stay healthy for an entire season.
  It is also very telling that the Steelers brought in more Runni
  
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• Report: Joe Biden To Hold Pittsburgh Rally After Announcing Candidacy

  22-04-2019 17:32
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Former Vice President Joe Biden will reportedly hold a rally in Pittsburgh shortly after announcing his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for president.
  The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports two sources familiar with Biden’s preliminary plans say Biden will announce his candidacy in Charlottesville, Va., on Wednesday.
  Biden then reportedly plans to fly to Pittsburgh for a rally that afternoon.
  CBS News reported in early March that Biden was in the final stages
  
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• Eye On The Draft 2019: Pittsburgh Steelers Tight End Options

  22-04-2019 17:20
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Steelers have a need at tight end with the loss of Jesse James to the Lions.
  In the first week of the NFL free agency period, James signed a multi-year deal with Detroit.
  Depth is the main issue with this position. Vance McDonald is the number one option and is a big part of Pittsburgh’s passing attack. Xavier Grimble is currently the Steelers 2nd option.
  Iowa’s TJ Hockenson is considered by most to be the best of this
  
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• Sen. Bob Casey Lobbies For Democratic Primary Debate In Pennsylvania

  22-04-2019 17:07
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Casey of Pennsylvania is lobbying for a presidential primary debate in his home state, which is a projected battleground in the 2020 presidential election.
  Casey’s letter Monday to Democratic National Committee Chairman Tom Perez says holding a primary debate in Pennsylvania would benefit the party in a state that holds great electoral importance to Democrats.
  Casey said Democrats can’t afford to lose Pennsylvania if they hope to
  
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• Death Toll From Easter Sunday Terror Attacks In Sri Lanka Nears 300

  22-04-2019 16:01
  COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (CBS) — At least nine bombs tore through churches and hotels in three Sri Lankan cities on Easter Sunday.
  The death toll had risen to at least 290, with more than 500 others wounded, by Monday morning.
  Defense Minister Ruwan Wijewardene described the coordinated blasts as a terrorist attack by religious extremists.Click here for the latest on this developing story from CBS News.
  
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• TSA Officers Find Loaded Handgun In W.Va. Woman’s Bag At Pittsburgh International Airport

  22-04-2019 15:42
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Transportation Security Administration officers found a gun in a West Virginia woman’s bag at Pittsburgh International Airport early Monday morning.
  The TSA says the Arthurdale, W.Va., woman had a loaded handgun in her carry-on bag when she tried to pass through a security checkpoint.
  The green camouflage-designed handgun was loaded with eight bullets, including one in the chamber.
  (Source: Transportation Security Administration)
  Allegheny County Police were calle
  
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• ‘Wizard World’ Convention Returning To Pittsburgh

  22-04-2019 15:33
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The “Wizard World” pop culture convention will return to Pittsburgh this summer.
  It will be held at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center from Friday, July 26, through Sunday, July 28.
  Wizard World previously stopped in Pittsburgh in 2015 and 2016.
  The list of celebrities and artists who will appear at the convention will be released at a later date, along with entertainment and programming schedules.
  Tickets will be available to purchase at wizardworld.co
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Sunny Skies, Warmer Weather Kick Off The Week

  22-04-2019 15:16
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — After a cloudy, cool Sunday, we’re in for a nice warm up and clearing skies this Monday.
  Clouds gradually break for mostly sunny skies by midday and temperatures rebound under high pressure to highs in the upper 60s, which is slightly warmer than average.
  WEATHER LINKS:Current Conditions | School Delays & Closings | Local Radar | Weather App | Photos
  The warm-up continues Tuesday as we reach the upper 70s for highs. Skies will be sunny most of the day Tuesday
  
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• PTL Links: April 22, 2019

  22-04-2019 14:55
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:Rabbit Wranglers
  The Fairlane
  Ask Dr. G: Parenting Expert Dr. Deborah Gilboa
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• Wiz Khalifa Bringing Summer Tour To KeyBank Pavilion

  22-04-2019 14:41
  BURGETTSTOWN (KDKA) — Wiz Khalifa is bringing his summer tour to the Pittsburgh area.
  KeyBank Pavilion announced Monday that the rapper’s Decent Exposure Tour will stop at the Burgettstown amphitheater on Saturday, July 20.JUST ANNOUNCED: @wizkhalifa is bringing The Decent Exposure Tour with special guests @FrencHMonTanA, @playboicarti, @MoneyBaggYo, @CHEVYWOODS, and @DJDRAMA to KeyBank Pavilion on Saturday, July 20th! Presales start 4/25 at 10am. Get more info on https://t.co/S7AX2D
  
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• 1 Day Left To Register To Vote In May Primary

  22-04-2019 14:37
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Election Day is coming up again.
  Municipal primary elections will be held on May 21.
  If you are not registered to vote, have recently moved, or have not designated a party, you have until the end of the day — Monday, April 22 — to register.
  For more information on how to register or make changes, visit this link.
  
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• Vaccination rates are high in Allegheny County, but experts say there is room for improvement

  22-04-2019 14:30 via post-gazette.com
  
  In 2017-18, about 96% of Allegheny County students received all of their required vaccinations, surpassing the 95% “herd immunity” goal.
  
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• Crews Battle Fire At Harrison Twp. Apartment Building

  22-04-2019 14:25
  HARRISON TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — Crews are battling a fire at a building in Harrison Township.
  It broke out around 8 a.m. at an apartment building on Park Avenue.
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  Flames could be seen pouring out of the front door of one unit.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Lori Sperling)
  There were no reports of injuries, and no one was believed to be trapped inside the building.
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• Health care fellows learn the tough task of discussing death and dying

  22-04-2019 14:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Foundation’s fellowship program aims to expand number of health professionals skilled at discussing end-of-life issues with patients.
  
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• Walkabout: Neighborhood groups take necessary steps to get attention

  22-04-2019 13:45 via post-gazette.com
  
  “We asked the city for a retaining wall, but got nowhere, so we decided to build our own,” says a Troy Hill resident.
  
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• Kane challenges Gross on Pittsburgh's District 7 primary ballot

  22-04-2019 13:45 via post-gazette.com
  
  Both candidates are running on platforms focusing on affordable housing in the city.
  
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• Downtown developer ready to go on $47.5 million innovation campus at Pittsburgh Technology Center

  22-04-2019 13:45 via post-gazette.com
  
  Elmhurst Group plans two 78,000-square-foot buildings with high-bay, flex, and office space
  
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• Pittsburgh Buildings Light Up Orange For Nonprofit’s 100th Anniversary

  22-04-2019 13:40
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Buildings in Downtown Pittsburgh will light up orange for the 100th anniversary of Easterseals, a nonprofit healthcare organization.
  Easterdeals provides services for Americans living with disabilities.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  The County Courthouse and City County Building turned orange Sunday, and the Gulf Tower and Koppers Building will be orange Monday to celebrate the organization’s milestone anniversary.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  Dozens of other buildings and landmar
  
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• Judge Orders W.Va. City To Return ‘Sensible Marijuana Ordinance’ On Ballot

  22-04-2019 13:22
  CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (AP) – A federal judge is ordering a city in West Virginia to put an ordinance that would decriminalize marijuana back on the June 4 ballot.
  U.S. District Judge Thomas S. Kleeh decided on Friday that Salem city officials must return the “Sensible Marijuana Ordinance” on the ballot after the city removed it in February, citing concerns the ordinance may not stand up against existing state law after receiving an opinion from the West Virginia Secretary of State&
  
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• Underground wastewater pipelines can be a big, unregulated business in Pennsylvania

  22-04-2019 13:15 via post-gazette.com
  
  There are several hundred miles of produced water pipelines under Pennsylvania keeping trucks off the roads. Will there be more to follow?
  
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• From beer pong to quirky birth announcements, patent attorneys do have more fun

  22-04-2019 13:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  “They thought I was being really quirky ... they kind of rolled their eyes and said, ‘only you would do this.’”
  
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