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• Preview Of President Donald Trump’s Visit To Shell Cracker Plant And What It Means For Traffic

  12-08-2019 23:59
  BEAVER COUNTY (KDKA) — President Donald Trump returns to the area this week for a visit to Beaver County.
  It will be the president’s first visit since he paid respects after the shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue last October and his 13th visit to the state as president.
  Tuesday’s visit will be a happier occasion and a chance for him to focus on energy and jobs at the Shell cracker plant now under construction along the Ohio River in Beaver County.
  “We’re really exc
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Widespread Showers Come Towards The City This Week

  12-08-2019 23:42
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)– It looks fairly quiet tonight although a few showers are already sneaking into our northern counties as we speak.Temperatures will stay a bit warmer tonight.
  Widespread showers will arrive towards tomorrow morning with a heavier system passing by south– along the south of I70.Another shower and thunderstorm threat will be expected around the afternoon as a cold front moves through.WEATHER LINKS:Current Conditions | School Delays & Closings | Local Radar | Weath
  
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• Daughter recalls mom fatally stabbed at Downtown bus stop as tenacious, caring

  12-08-2019 23:41 via post-gazette.com
  
  Jessica Dance described her mother, Janice Purdue-Dance, 61, of Erie as a “math genius” who pushed her to excel.
  
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• Man Implicates Himself After Using Stolen Credit Card And Signing As ‘Thief’

  12-08-2019 23:18
  BUTLER, Pa. (KDKA) — A man implicated himself in a crime when he signed “thief” on a receipt after using a stolen credit card.Marc Latimore, 28, inked a receipt after purchasing several items with a stolen credit card.Latimore stole the card from a woman who told police she gave him a ride.He allegedly used the card to purchase a cell phone for $200 at the Metro PCs store in Butler.When he signed the receipt, he wrote “thief” where he should have put his name.He als
  
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• Arbitrator Rules Against Antonio Brown’s Grievance To Wear Old Helmet

  12-08-2019 23:17
  NAPA VALLEY (KDKA) — The Antonio Brown helmet saga is over.
  Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the arbitrator ruled Monday against Brown’s grievance to wear his old helmet.An arbitrator ruled against Raiders’ WR Antonio Brown’s grievance to wear his old helmet, per source.
  Now Brown must decide if he’s willing to play football with a new helmet he desperately does not want to wear.
  — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 12, 2019
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• Event Held To Raise Money For Western Pennsylvania Alliance of Recovery Residences

  12-08-2019 23:12
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A local man decided he wanted to do something to help people with opioid addictions.Food trucks, a dessert truck, a Chinese auction and a 50/50 raffle were just some of the ways Sunday’s event on the bluff at Grandview Park raised money for the Western Pennsylvania Alliance of Recovery Residences.
  “I started this event when I was reminiscing probably about eight months ago, looking through some old photos, and I realized how many people I had lost,” or
  
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• Colombian National Sentenced To Prison After Extradition To Pittsburgh On Jewel Robbery

  12-08-2019 22:42
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)–A Colombian national who’s allegedly part of a theft ring targeting traveling jewelry salesmen has been sentenced to prison after being extradited to Pittsburgh.
  Oscar Javier Rodriguez Roa, 36, of Bogota, Columbia was sentenced to 33 months in prison by federal judge Donetta W. Ambrose.According to the plea agreement, Roa, a national and citizen of Colombia, and several accomplices drove from Lawrenceville, Georgia to western Pennsylvania where they robbed a traveli
  
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• Pittsburgh Man Charged For Illegal Dumping In Penn Hills

  12-08-2019 21:58
  PENN HILLS (KDKA) — A Pittsburgh man was charged after a video showed him illegally dumping in Penn Hills.
  Penn Hills Manager Scott Andrejhak announced Monday that Teron Allen was caught illegally dumping in the Lincoln Park neighborhood.The release said Allen unloaded a trailer filled with construction debris and materials, shown by the use of hidden cameras used to identify people illegally dumping.Dumping in Penn Hills can bring a maximum fine of $2,000, plus the cost of the clean-up.
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• Sandcastle Announces New ‘Bombs Away’ Body Slide

  12-08-2019 21:38
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)–Mystery solved.The secret Project 2020 being planned for Sandcastle Waterpark has been revealed.
  Bombs Away, a six-story looping body slide will open early next summer.Once riders reach the top they will enjoy a breathtaking view of the Monongahela River before stepping into an enclosed launch capsule, when the floor drops open and riders are sent free falling at 26 feet per second before splashdown.#Project2020 is debunked. Bombs Away is our new slide for 2020! Towering
  
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• Bass Pro Shops Destination Retail Store Coming To West Virginia

  12-08-2019 21:34
  MORGANTOWN, Pa. (KDKA) — Outdoor enthusiasts will have a new place to stock up on their favorite equipment.
  Bass Pro Shops and WestRidge, Inc. announced Monday a destination retail store in Morgantown, West Virginia.The company released information on about the store, which will include a 10,00-square-foot bat center with a five-story boat display.
  Fishing, hunting and other outdoor-related items will be sold at the store.“We are thrilled to be part of this fantastic new development
  
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• Nike Debuts Sneaker Subscription Service For Kids

  12-08-2019 20:46
  (CNN) — Subscription clubs for clothing, meals and razors have changed the way people shop. Now Nike is wading into the subscription market for the first time.
  Nike announced Monday that it is debuting Nike Adventure Club, a sneaker subscription for kids ages two through 10. Nike will offer parents three options for their kids: four pairs of sneakers a year for $20 a month, six pairs for $30 a month or 12 pairs for $50 a month. Parents and kids will be able to choose from a selection of ar
  
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• John Legend Held Surprise Concert In Dayton In Wake Of Mass Shooting

  12-08-2019 20:35
  DAYTON, Ohio (CNN) — John Legend made a surprise visit to Dayton, Ohio, Sunday, a week after a shooting there left nine people dead and at least 31 others injured.
  The Grammy Award-winning singer, a native of Springfield, Ohio, about 30 minutes northeast of Dayton, put on a concert for the families of the victims and staff from local businesses in the city’s Oregon District where the shooting took place.
  Before the concert, Legend met with Mayor Nan Whaley and employees of Heart Merc
  
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• Landing Gear Collapses On Plane Taxiing At Beaver County Airport

  12-08-2019 20:33
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)–Authorities in Beaver County report a small plane was taxiing at the Beaver County Airport when the landing gear collapsed Monday afternoon.
  Part of the plane landed in the grassy median. No one was hurt.
  The plane was towed back to the hanger for inspection.
  (Photo Credit: Chippewa Twp. VFD)
  
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• Police Issue Arrest Warrants For 3 Women In Overdose Death Of Greensburg Woman

  12-08-2019 20:26
  GREENSBURG (KDKA) – Police are looking for three women suspected of delivering drugs that resulted in the overdose death of a Greensburg woman.
  The City of Greensburg Police Department said they obtained arrest warrants for Janae Brown, Marcia Shearer and Britnee Clark.
  The three are wanted in connection to an overdose death of a woman that happened back in May.Police say they have Brown’s address in Scottdale and Shearer’s address in Connellsville, and they are working to loca
  
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• ‘My Babies Are Gone’: Erie Mother Loses 4 Children In Day Care Fire That Claimed 5 Lives

  12-08-2019 20:26
  ERIE, Pa. (KDKA/CBS News) – Five children are dead following a day care fire in Erie.
  A grieving mother said four of the victims are her children. Shevona Overton told CBS affiliate WSEE-TV their names are La’Myhia Jones, 8; Luther Jones Jr., 6; Ava Jones, 4; and Jaydan Augustyniak, 9 months.
  “I’m just so hurt my babies are gone,” Overton told Erie News Now Lisa Adams. “I love them dearly. I just hurt inside knowing that my kids were fighting and hurting in th
  
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• Planned Parenthood Office Vandalized In Wilkes-Barre

  12-08-2019 19:59
  WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (AP/KDKA) – Officials say a man broke into a Planned Parenthood office in northeastern Pennsylvania, smashing glass doors and painting graffiti on the walls.
  Melissa Reed, president, and CEO of Planned Parenthood Keystone said surveillance images show a man throwing a brick through a window of the Wilkes-Barre office at about 2 a.m. Monday.She said the same man returned about an hour later with another brick, smashed other windows, climbed through the door and spray-paint
  
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• Dole Recalls Baby Spinach Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination

  12-08-2019 19:23
  NEW YORK (KDKA) – Dole is voluntarily recalling some cases of baby spinach due to possible salmonella contamination.
  The company says the “bags and plastic clamshells” have a use-by date of August 5.
  Since that’s more than a week old, the product should no longer be sold in stores. But if you bought it, you can return it for a refund.
  The product was distributed in 10 states, including Ohio.
  For more information, visit the FDA’s website for more information.
  
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• Pittsburgh Pirates Release 2020 Regular Season Schedule

  12-08-2019 19:04
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pirates have announced the team’s regular season schedule for the 2020 calendar year.The team made the announcement Monday afternoon.“Our 2020 schedule is here! Opening Day: March 26 Opening Day PNC: April 2”Our 2020 schedule is here!Opening Day: March 26
  Opening Day PNC: April 2https://t.co/6hcKQMYfiv #LetsGoBucs pic.twitter.com/T1j4kguJra
  — Pirates (@Pirates) August 12, 2019As the tweet mentioned, Opening Day is slated for March 26th on the
  
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• Air Pollution Legislation To Raise Fines, New Alert System

  12-08-2019 19:03
  HARRISBURG (KDKA)– State representative. Austin Davis recently introduced legislation in response to the Clairton Coke Works fire.
  On Monday, Davis said the new legislation, H.B. 1752, would, “enact larger fines for industrial sites that exceed pollution thresholds and require facilities to create a municipal warning system.”
  Davis was inspired to proactively clean the air after the unfortunate Clairton fire and a more recent incident at the Philadelphia Energy Solutions refine
  
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• Friend of Ohio Shooter Charged With Lying On Firearms Forms

  12-08-2019 18:44
  DAYTON, Ohio (AP) – The Justice Department says a friend of the Ohio gunman is being charged with lying on federal firearms forms.
  Authorities say more information about the charges being unsealed will be announced Monday afternoon.
  The charges come a little over a week after the mass shooting in Dayton, Ohio. Connor Betts, 24, opened fire in a popular entertainment district, killing his sister and eight others.
  Officers shot and killed Betts within 30 seconds of when his rampage started.
  
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• Federal Authorities: Friend Of Ohio Shooter Bought Body Armor And A Firearm Accessory

  12-08-2019 18:44
  DAYTON, Ohio (AP)–Federal authorities say the friend of the Ohio shooter bought him body armor and a firearm accessory earlier this year.
  Federal prosecutors say Ethan Kollie bought the armor, a gun accessory and a 100-round magazine for his friend Connor Betts earlier this year.
  However, they say there is no indication that Kollie knew his friend was planning a mass shooting.
  They say that Betts used that equipment on Aug. 4, when he opened fire in a popular entertainment district in Dayt
  
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• Gov. Wolf Says He Wants Answers On 4 Children Separated From Families By ICE

  12-08-2019 18:31
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – Pennsylvania’s governor says at least four children from his state were recently separated from their parents by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
  Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf wrote Monday to demand the agency halt the practice until it has a plan to ensure the welfare of children.
  Wolf asked Homeland Security Acting Secretary Kevin McAleenan to account for all children separated from their parents this year in Pennsylvania and to tell him how long they wer
  
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• Accident Involving Motorcycle Closed Bower Hill Road

  12-08-2019 18:05
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – An accident involving a motorcycle temporarily shut down a road in Mt. Lebanon.Responders were on the scene of a vehicle crash involving a motorcycle around noon on Monday.
  Mt Lebanon: Bower Hill Rd / Firwood Dr – Responders are on scene of a vehicle crash involving a motorcycle, closing Bower Hill Rd at Firewood Dr.
  — Allegheny County (@Allegheny_Co) August 12, 2019
  Bower Hill was closed at Firwood Drive while crews worked on the scene.The scene is now clea
  
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• NFL Fans Point Out Latest And Ironic Madden Curse On Antonio Brown

  12-08-2019 17:53
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — For years, the “Madden Curse” has stymied many NFL players after they grace the cover of the popular video game.Antonio Brown was on the cover last season, and now fans are finding a very ironic coincidence that aligns with his latest injury.
  When Brown was on the cover of Madden 19 that was released at the beginning of the 2018 season, the game engine “Frostbite” was included in the bottom of the cover.
  “I just discovered something GROUNDB
  
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• Prosecutors, Lawyers Agree To 120-Day Extension In Tree Of Life Synagogue Mass Shooting

  12-08-2019 17:51
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA/AP) — The man charged with killing 11 people at theTree of Life synagogue last year had a court hearing that lasted 4 minutes.Authorities say Robert Bowers opened fire with an AR-15 rifle and other weapons during worship services inside Tree of Life synagogue, killing eight men and three women before police shot and wounded him.
  During the hearing on Monday morning, the discovery was extended by 120 days.Bower allegedly expressed hatred of Jews during the Oct. 27 rampage a
  
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• Pittsburgh Celebrates “Food City” Title During Restaurant Week

  12-08-2019 17:23
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)–Pittsburgh was just named Food City of the Year. How better to celebrate the news than by dining out at one of the Steel City’s finest eateries?
  “It’s a celebration of food,” says Brian McCollum, of Pittsburgh Restaurant Week.
  “It is that one time or two times a year that the restaurants create something special and do it for a special price.”
  That is the reason behind Pittsburgh’s 16th Restaurant Week. It started in 2012 —
  
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• Penn Brewery Releases New Oktoberfest Menu

  12-08-2019 17:19
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)– If you’re a beer fanatic, you should check out this event.
  Penn Brewery is offering a new menu for the annual 2019 Penn Oktoberfest that’s scheduled for Sept. 20-22 and again for Sept. 27-29.
  The brewery will have a variety of German beer including Penn Oktoberfest, Penn Dark, Penn Pilsner, Kaiser Pils– as well as some American-style Penn IPA.
  Penn Gold will also be available. It holds the 2018 World Beer Cup gold medal, making it what they call “
  
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• NFL Releases Statement On Oakland Raiders WR Antonio Brown Helmet Situation

  12-08-2019 17:17
  NAPA VALLEY (KDKA) — The National Football League is putting its foot down in the latest Antonio Brown saga.The league released a statement Monday morning in response to Brown’s grievance with the NFL over the use of his 10-year-old helmet during practices and games.Brown wants to continue to use his old helmet from his time with the Steelers, but the NFL has banned the model from use during games. Reports say that is one of the multiple reasons Brown is not around the team for train
  
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• Lottery Ticket Worth $800,000 Sold In Westmoreland Co.

  12-08-2019 17:17
  MIDDLETOWN, Pa. (KDKA) – Grab your tickets, because a jackpot-winning lottery card worth $800,000 was sold in Westmoreland County.A jackpot ticket that matched the Aug. 9 drawing was sold at Exxon, 2700 Leechburg Road, Lower Burrell.
  Since the Westmoreland County gas station sold the winning ticket, it will receive a $5,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.If you have the winning ticket, sign it and call the Lottery at 717-702-8146 and file a claim at the nearest Lottery office.
  
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• Duquesne Police Investigate Shooting But Teen Victim Won’t Cooperate

  12-08-2019 16:16
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)–Duquesne police have a dilemma on their hands. They are investigating a shooting, but they don’t have a cooperative victim.
  Police say someone fired a single shot towards a house in the 100 block of Auriles Street around 6:45 p.m. Sunday.
  The bullet entered the home through the front door and grazed a 17 year old inside.
  The victim was uncooperative and refused to provide information to police while they gathered physical evidence at the scene. This occurred with th
  
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• Kerr Memorial's Victorian Tea Party

  12-08-2019 16:15 via post-gazette.com
  
  More than 170 guests attended Kerr Memorial Museum’s first Victorian Tea at Oakmont Country Club Sunday afternoon.
  
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• Judge grants extension of discovery in Robert Bowers case

  12-08-2019 16:15 via post-gazette.com
  
  Mr. Bowers is accused of gunning down 11 people at the Tree of Life synagogue in October.
  
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• 8-Year-Old Ohio Boy With Autism Found Dead In Pond

  12-08-2019 16:14
  LIMA, Ohio (KDKA/AP) – An 8-year-old boy with autism was found dead in an Ohio pond.Matthew Converse, a boy with autism, was found dead just after 3:30 p.m. on Sunday after he had gone missing at midnight.
  The Allen County Sheriff’s Office shared the sad news on Facebook, saying the pond wasn’t far from Matthew’s residence.When Matthew was found, several law enforcement agencies were on the scene.
  Search underway for missing child https://t.co/QYYVMf5njc
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• Former WVU Student Accused Of Threatening Mass Shooting Found Not Guilty

  12-08-2019 15:41
  MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) – A former West Virginia University student accused of threatening to commit a mass shooting was acquitted by jurors after four hours of deliberation.
  The Dominion Post reports Zachary Ryan Johnson was found not guilty Friday of making terroristic threats and threatening communication by use of an electronic device.
  Johnson was accused of sending a Snapchat message last year in which he said he felt “like doing a mass shooting.” Johnson admitting sending
  
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• PTL Links: August 12, 2019

  12-08-2019 15:08
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:Pittsburgh Restaurant WeekPGH Vintage Toy Show
  Doc Dixon
  Dr. Mike Hutchinson At Animal General
  
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• Puppy Play Date At Pond Ends Tragically After Toxic Algae Kills 3 Dogs

  12-08-2019 14:49
  (CNN) — A doggy play date in a North Carolina pond turned tragic after three pups died from toxic algae. Now, their owners say they hope their loss will educate fellow dog lovers about the dangerous blooms.
  Melissa Martin and Denise Mintz took their beloved dogs Abby, Izzy and Harpo to a pond in Wilmington on Thursday night to cool off. But within 15 minutes of leaving the pond, Abby, a West Highland white terrier, began to have a seizure.
  Martin rushed her to a veterinary hospital, with I
  
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• Local Couple Finds Skunk Using Inflatable Guitar Raft To Float In Their Pool

  12-08-2019 14:19
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A local couple woke up to find a big and potentially smelly surprise in their pool.
  Local concert promoter Rich Engler and his wife Cindy woke up this weekend to find a skunk relaxing in the pool at their Sewickley home.
  (Photo Credit: Rich Engler)
  They snapped a picture of the skunk floating on an inflatable guitar and dipping his paws into the water.
  Rich was able to use a net to grab the little guy and let him go in the woods.
  Thankfully, he didn’t spray.
  
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• Us: Chess in Market Square attracts all races, faiths and creeds

  12-08-2019 14:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Under the trees in Market Square, an elusive character named Rob is the king of a United Nations of chess players.
  
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• Psychiatric nurses say they're ready to fill the gap to improve access to mental health care

  12-08-2019 14:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Nurses tout their knowledge of multiple aspects of health and state’s nurse practitioners seek to practice independently.
  
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• LGBTQ elders lift each other up through coffee, conversation and community

  12-08-2019 14:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  A program at PERSAD aims to connect Elder LGBTQ+ folk to trusted services, resources and most importantly, a community.
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Dry Weather To End As Cold Front Brings Showers, Storms

  12-08-2019 13:35
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Mondays may be rough, but at least today’s weather is going to be beautiful before rain sweeps in.Today should be another dry day, just like the weekend, but temperatures will shoot up.
  KDKA meteorologist Ron Smiley predicts highs today will likely hit the upper 80s with an increase of humidity throughout the day.
  Most of today should be pleasant, even with highs hitting around 87 degrees.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  Dew points are expected to be in the 50s through the l
  
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• Monongahela celebrates its 250th birthday with a Guinness World Record

  12-08-2019 13:30 via post-gazette.com
  
  The tiny town on the Monongahela River sets the record for the world’s largest wedding cookie table.
   
  
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• Man Arrested After Dangerous Police Chase In Washington County

  12-08-2019 13:19
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A man wanted for several warrants was arrested after a dangerous chase in Washington County.Police say the suspect was allegedly traveling the wrong way on Interstates 70 and 79.It started just before 3:00 a.m.Police say the suspect, 32-year-old Matthew Harvey crashed into a dumpster at a construction site off of the Laboratory exit.He was taken to the hospital for his injuries.
  
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• Walkabout: A full-functioning citizen -- and good neighbor to boot

  12-08-2019 13:15 via post-gazette.com
  
  “I just couldn’t keep quiet if I saw something I thought was wrong” -— Edna Council
  
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• North Side initiative marries well-being of bicyclists with businesses

  12-08-2019 13:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  “I was amazed that every business I asked said yes.” -—Jesse Descutner, Main Street assistant , Northside Leadership Conference 
  
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• A new name, new timetable for $63 million rehab of old Downtown department store

  12-08-2019 13:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  What once was the Frank and Seder department store is to become an office, residential and retail development called “Smith & Fifth.”
  
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• At Pittsburgh Public Schools, introduction of alternative disciplinary approach showing mixed results

  12-08-2019 12:45 via post-gazette.com
  
  While restorative practices reduced PPS suspensions, critics say that poor implementation can allow misbehavior to go unaddressed.
  
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• Brashear's early graduates get together to celebrate 'doomed' experiment

  12-08-2019 12:30 via post-gazette.com
  
  The Pittsburgh school district opened the Beechview high school in 1976 partially in response to a federal integration order.
  
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• Police Investigate Fatal Shooting In Penn Hills

  12-08-2019 10:33
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened early Monday morning in Penn Hills.911 Dispatch says it happened in the 1200 block of Blackadore Avenue around 2:15 a.m.Police say a 48-year-old man was killed after getting shot multiple times.County Homicide was notified.There is no word on any arrests at this time.Allegheny County Police are investigating.
  Stick With KDKA For Further Updates On This Developing Story
  
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• Man Fatally Shot Multiple Times In Penn Hills

  12-08-2019 10:33
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened early Monday morning in Penn Hills.The shooting happened in the 1200 block of Blackadore Avenue around 2:15 a.m.When police arrived, they found a disabled vehicle halfway in a driveway and halfway in the road.
  That’s when they discovered a 48-year-old man shot multiple times lying in the street. He was at the scene.Police say they found more than ten shell casings at the scene.Penn Hills Police are investigat
  
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