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• Animal Neglect Leads To 17 Dead Animals Inside Mobile Home In Derry

  23-08-2019 23:46
  WESTMORELAND COUNTY (KDKA) — A mobile home was deemed uninhabitable for humans in Derry after more than a dozen animals died inside the residence.
  Humane agents and neighbors said Andrew Pevarnik once lived in the trailer with at least two dozens of animals.
  Trash was piled on the deck, the kitchen was filled with garbage and feces were on the floor.
  On Friday, only the frame remains.
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  “Trash was piled up to the ceiling with boxes,” neighbor Margaret Roble s
  
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• Bus driver electrocuted after vehicle crashes into untility pole

  23-08-2019 23:21 via post-gazette.com
  
  The incident occurred about 2:50 p.m. at the intersection of Foster and Mercer Roads in North Sewickley.
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: No Rain Until Next Week

  23-08-2019 22:59
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)– Clouds will gradually decrease, tonight, as high pressure builds into the area.It should be mainly clear after midnight.
  The lack of cloud cover will lead some major, overnight cooling.Low temperatures are expected to dip into the low to mid-50s by sunrise.
  We could be looking at the coolest temperatures since June 23rd, when we dipped down to 52°!
  The cooler than average temperatures will continue through the weekend.While it will be cooler, it will be rather bright
  
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• TRAFFIC: Westbound lanes of Parkway reopened after vehicle fire

  23-08-2019 22:50 via post-gazette.com
  
  The incident occurred about 4:15 p.m. Friday just after the Second Avenue exit.
  
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• TRAFFIC: Revival Chili food truck catches fire on Parkway, forcing temporary closure

  23-08-2019 22:50 via post-gazette.com
  
  The incident occurred about 4:15 p.m. Friday just after the Second Avenue exit.
  
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• Pa. House Wins Appeal; Atheists Can’t Deliver Invocations

  23-08-2019 22:49
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – A federal appeals court is reversing a lower court decision and ruling that the Pennsylvania House of Representatives’ policy barring atheists from delivering invocations doesn’t violate the U.S. Constitution.
  Friday’s decision by the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upholds House Speaker Mike Turzai’s policy of limiting prayers at the start of legislative sessions to guest chaplains who believe in God or a divine or higher power.
  It reverses
  
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• Vehicle On Fire Between Liberty Bridge And 10th Street Bridge

  23-08-2019 22:27
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — There is a vehicle on fire between the Liberty Bridge and 10th Street Bridge.
  The vehicle is towing a mobile home and is on I-376 westbound.
  Traffic is backed up as officials work to put out the fire.
  No reports of injuries at this time.
  
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• Vehicle Fire Temporary Closes Inbound Parkway East Lanes

  23-08-2019 22:27
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — There was a vehicle on fire between the Liberty Bridge and 10th Street Bridge.
  The vehicle was towing a mobile home and is on I-376 westbound.
  Inbound (westbound) I-376 has reopened for one lane of traffic.
  No reports of injuries at this time.
  
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• Pittsburgh-based US Steel Expects 150 Layoffs At Indiana Plant

  23-08-2019 22:21
  EAST CHICAGO, Ind. (AP) – U.S. Steel is planning to idle a northwestern Indiana facility and lay off about 150 workers.
  The Pittsburgh-based company says it will halt production by mid-November at its East Chicago Tin plant, which makes tin-plated metal for uses such as food and paint cans.
  U.S. Steel spokeswoman Meghan Cox tells The (Northwest Indiana) Times that the East Chicago plant was underutilized because low-priced imports have captured roughly half of the U.S. tin products market.
  
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• Woman Convicted Of Involuntary Manslaughter In Deadly 10th Street Bypass Crash

  23-08-2019 21:55
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A woman was convicted of multiple charges for her role in a deadly 10th Street Bypass crash in November 2018.
  Desiree Nelsen was convicted of involuntary manslaughter, three counts of endangering the welfare of a child and four counts of recklessly endangering another person on following a non-jury trial, announced Friday by Allegheny County.
  Nelson was acquitted of one count of homicide by vehicle.
  The criminal complaint said Nelson was traveling 33 mph over the speed
  
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• Police: Man wounded in Northview Heights shooting was also shooter

  23-08-2019 21:30 via post-gazette.com
  
  Deontay Patrick, 21, was shot in the arm and buttocks July 14 just before 2 a.m. in the 800 block of Mt. Pleasant Road. A woman was also shot.
  
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• Driver Electrocuted After School Bus Hits Utility Pole, Catches Fire

  23-08-2019 21:09
  BEAVER FALLS (KDKA) — A school bus driver was killed when his vehicle crashed into a utility pole and caught fire this afternoon, bringing down wires in New Sewickley Township.
  It happened after 2:30 p.m. at the intersection of Mercer and Foster Roads in Beaver Falls.
  Photo Credit: Tim Lawson KDKA)
  According to emergency officials, the impact of the crash snapped the utility pole, bringing down wires and catching the bus on fire.
  Officials say when the driver got out of the bus, he stepped
  
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• Study Finds Dogs Are Good For Your Heart

  23-08-2019 20:45
  (CNN) — Dogs aren’t just our best friends, they’re also good for our health, new research suggests.
  A study published Friday in the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings says that owning a pet, especially a dog, may help maintain a healthy heart — in case you needed any more reason to head to your local animal shelter.
  The study began in 2013 and 2014, when researchers gathered health and socioeconomic information on over 2,000 people in Brno, Czech Republic, and
  
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• Pittsburgh airport travelers bring throwing stars, brass knuckles and knives. Lots of knives.

  23-08-2019 20:44 via post-gazette.com
  
  A Transportation Security Administration official showed off 36 pounds of confiscated items seized from travelers at security in Pittsburgh.
  
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• District Hears Backlash After Student Pointed Employee’s Gun

  23-08-2019 20:26
  MARENGO, Ohio (AP) – A central Ohio school district that allows certain employees to be armed says one has been removed from the concealed-carry program after leaving her loaded handgun unsecured in her office, where her grandson, a first-grader, reportedly pointed it at another student.
  No one was hurt.
  The incident involving the transportation director for Highland Local Schools in Morrow County occurred last March. It came to light this month when the district released employees’
  
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• Young And Hungry: Bear Steals Delivery Package Of Dog Food

  23-08-2019 20:01
  GOULDSBORO, Pa. (AP) – A family in Pennsylvania says the thief that stole a delivery package of dog food from their porch turned out to be a hungry young bear.
  Eighteen-year-old Aidan Newman tells WNEP-TV he was just arriving home to pack up for college when he saw the black bear in his family’s yard.
  He went inside to tell his family, and that’s when they looked out the window and saw the bear come onto the porch and drag the box into the woods.
  Newman thinks that bear, which
  
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• ‘My Yinz’ Former Pittsburgh Pirates Catcher Francisco Cervelli Pens Heartfelt Goodbye To Pittsburgh

  23-08-2019 19:50
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A day after his release, former Pirates catcher Francisco Cerveilli is properly saying goodbye to the city.Cervelli posted on Instagram Friday expressing his love for the team and fans as he prepares for his next career move with the Atlanta Braves. View this post on InstagramA letter to the city of Pittsburgh (my YINZ)… The city that captivated my heart. When I think about you and try to express how I feel about you, I can't help but describe you as my home, my
  
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• Pittsburgh Beefs Up Climate And Energy Efforts, Names New Advisors

  23-08-2019 19:45
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)–The City of Pittsburgh has new climate and energy czars.Will Bernstein will serve as Climate Advisor through the American Cities Climate Challenge, with his salary fully paid by a grant.
  Flore Marion will take on the role of Energy Advisor.Her primary role is to implement strategy to achieve the Pittsburgh 2030 goals for buildings and energy use.
  “It’s critical to add this additional capacity to support the advancement of energy efficiency in municipal operati
  
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• Neighbors Upset By Vandalism, Profanity Scratched Into Vehicles

  23-08-2019 19:22
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Police said about 19 cars were keyed near Laclede Street and Kathleen Street in Mount Washington. They believe it was all a random act of vandalism.
  The damage goes all the way up the hill in that neighborhood. Neighbors don’t know who did it, and some are now footing the bill for repairs.
  “I found that when I walked out here,” Maura Huggins said as she saw the damage to her car.People woke up to the damage Thursday morning.Wayne Hancock sai
  
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• Man in custody after woman stabbed in arm in Downtown Pittsburgh

  23-08-2019 19:21 via post-gazette.com
  
  Police quickly arrived at the scene with guns drawn after the stabbing, which was preceded by a commotion that had attracted a crowd.
  
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• Grossed Out! Doctors Find Brown Recluse Spider In Woman’s Ear

  23-08-2019 19:13
  KANSAS CITY, MO (KSHB/CNN) — Susie Torres thought she had water in her left ear.
  When it would not go away, she went to see a doctor and was in for quite a surprise when a medical assistant first checked her out.
  “She ran out and said I’m going to get a couple more people,” Torres told 41 Action News. “She then said, ‘I think you have an insect in there.'”
  Torres said, while she did not know exactly what was in her ear at that point, she did not panic.
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• Woman Stabbed Downtown, Suspect In Custody

  23-08-2019 19:02
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Police are investigating after a woman was stabbed in downtown Pittsburgh Friday afternoon.
  The incident happened in Triangle Park at Market Street and Liberty Avenue just after 12:30 p.m.
  (Photo Credit: Amy Wadas/KDKA)
  (Photo Credit: Amy Wadas/KDKA)
  According to police, the victim was stabbed in the arm and taken to a local hospital in stable condition. The woman’s name has not been released.Police confirm a woman was stabbed. https://t.co/dKGtoZzPwF
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• Police: Allegheny County Jail inmate severely beaten by fellow inmate

  23-08-2019 19:02 via post-gazette.com
  
  The victim suffered several skull and rib fractures, a broken back, a dislocated collarbone and bleeding in his brain. 
  
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• 1 Woman Stabbed Downtown, Suspect In Custody

  23-08-2019 19:02
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Police are investigating after a woman was stabbed in downtown Pittsburgh Friday afternoon.
  The incident happened on Liberty Avenue after 12:30 p.m.
  (Photo Credit: Amy Wadas/KDKA)
  (Photo Credit: Amy Wadas/KDKA)
  According to police, the victim was taken to a local hospital in stable condition. The woman’s name has not been released.Police confirm a woman was stabbed. https://t.co/dKGtoZzPwF
  — Amy Wadas (@AmyWadas) August 23, 2019
  Authorities say a
  
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• ‘World’s Largest Rubber Duck’ Makes A Stop In Erie For Tall Ships Festival

  23-08-2019 18:51
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)–Remember when everybody’s favorite rubber duck paid a visit to Pittsburgh in 2013?
  A duck two times the size is docked along Presque Isle Bay as part of Erie’s annual Tall Ships Festival, which runs through August 25.
  The ‘World’s Largest Rubber Duck’ is more than six stories high, 79 feet wide, 80 feet long and weighs over 30,000 pounds.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  And, she’s a real crowd pleaser. “People will drive for, last summer we
  
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• Dave Chappelle Set To Host Benefit Concert For Ohio Shooting

  23-08-2019 18:19
  DAYTON, Ohio (AP) – Comedian Dave Chappelle plans to host a special block party and benefit concert in Ohio for those affected by the recent mass shooting.
  Chappelle will be among national and local entertainers planned for the main stage at the “Gem City Shine” event in Dayton on Sunday.
  WDTN-TV reports the City of Dayton along with the Downtown Dayton Partnership and the Chamber of Commerce will help organize the tribute.
  The organizers say the event will be an effort to &ldq
  
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• Water Main Break Floods Busy Downtown Intersection, Roads Shut Down

  23-08-2019 18:15
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A water main break flooded a busy intersection in downtown Pittsburgh Friday morning.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Aaron Sledge)
  The break is located at Stanwix Street and Fort Pitt Boulevard.
  Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority crews closed off the inbound side of Fort Pitt Boulevard between Stanwix and Market Streets for repairs. They expect to be on scene until about 7 p.m.#BREAKING: Water main break @ Stanwix and Ft Pitt Blvd. @KDKA pic.twitter.com/4OkpO71
  
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• Washington Capitals Forward Evgeny Kuznetsov Tests Positive For Cocaine, Banned From Russian National Team For Four Years

  23-08-2019 18:09
  WASHINGTON (KDKA) — A major Penguins rival is in a bit of trouble, at least internationally.Reports surfaced Friday that Washington Capitals forward Evgeny Kuznetsov had tested positive for cocaine while playing for the Russian National Team at the World Championships earlier this Summer. He was also seen in an incriminating Instagram video with a white, powdery substance on the table of a hotel room.“NHL Evgeny Kuznetsov Who Swore He Wasn’t Doing Cocaine With IG Model in Shady
  
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• Route 51 Temporarily Reopens After Water Main Break, More Work Needed

  23-08-2019 17:58
  WEST MIFFLIN (KDKA) — A stretch of Route 51 (Clairton Blvd.) in West Mifflin has temporarily reopened after water main breaks caused the road to begin crumbling.
  The northbound lanes were completely shut down between Mall Drive and Denny’s Restaurant, forcing drivers to detour around the area.
  The southbound lanes funneled into one lane.
  (Photo Credit: Meghan Schiller/KDKA)
  While the road has finally returned to normal after the Thursday morning break, it won’t stay that way.
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• Volkswagen Recalls 679K Vehicles Due To Potential Rollaway Problem

  23-08-2019 17:51
  DETROIT (AP) — Volkswagen is recalling about 679,000 cars in the U. S. to fix a problem that could let the cars roll away unexpectedly.
  The recall covers certain 2011 through 2018 Jettas; 2015 through 2019 GTIs; 2015, 2016, 2018 and 2019 Golfs; 2012 through 2019 Beetles and Beetle Convertibles; and 2017 through 2019 Golf SportWagens. All have automatic transmissions, manual hand brakes and keyless entry.
  VW says silicate can build up on a shift lever switch, allowing the key to be removed
  
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• Man Hit By Car On West Liberty Avenue

  23-08-2019 17:48
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  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)– Pittsburgh Bureau of Police officers responded to an accident on the 2500 block of West Liberty Avenue.Around 2 a.m. today,a male victim was found by Zone 6 Police officers.The victim was conscious and able to speak.
  He was transported to a local hospital in serious condition.
  Authorities say the man and a woman got into adomestic argument inside a business that later moved outside, where the male allegedly assaulted the female.The man
  
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• Mt. Washington Transit Tunnel To Reopen After Repairs

  23-08-2019 17:45
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)–The Port Authority of Allegheny County has a present for South Hills commuters.
  The Mt. Washington Transit Tunnel is expected to reopen by Monday, August 26.
  The tunnel has been closed for the last month while contractors replaced approximately 480 feet of light rail track and concrete.The Mt. Washington Transit Tunnel is a shortcut between downtown Pittsburgh and the South Hills for PAT buses and light rail vehicles.
  The tunnel is used by approximately 15,000 weekday and
  
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• Water Main Break Floods Busy Downtown Streets, Sinkhole May Be Forming

  23-08-2019 16:24
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A water main break flooded part of a busy road downtown Friday morning.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Aaron Sledge)
  The break is located at Stanwix Street and Fort Pitt Boulevard.
  Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority crews have closed off Fort Pitt Boulevard between Stanwix and Market Streets for repairs. They expect to be on scene until about 7 p.m.#BREAKING: Water main break @ Stanwix and Ft Pitt Blvd. @KDKA pic.twitter.com/4OkpO71M5b
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• Apple Warning: Don’t Keep New Credit Card By Leather, Denim, Loose Change And More

  23-08-2019 16:14
  By Kaya Yurieff, CNN Business
  (CNN) — Apple’s new titanium credit card comes with a potential headache that will be familiar to iPhone users everywhere: It can get scuffed up a little too easily in the real world.
  Apple updated its support webpage this week to warn customers that some fabrics, such as leather and denim, could cause permanent discoloration to the Apple Card. That damage won’t wash off.
  Apple also advises against placing the card in a wallet slot that already has
  
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• Bernie Sanders Set To Make Campaign Stop In West Virginia

  23-08-2019 16:04
  MORGANTOWN, W. Va. (KDKA) — One of the Democratic presidential candidates will by paying a visit to West Virginia next week.
  Sen. Bernie Sanders will be making a campaign stop at the Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place on Monday.
  He’ll be holding a campaign rally in the Platinum Ballroom at 6 p.m.Doors open at 4:30 p.m.
  For more information on the event, visit this link and the Facebook event page here.
  
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• PTL Links: August 23, 2019

  23-08-2019 15:28
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:Tall Ships Erie
  Yelp Pittsburgh
  Corks & Kegs
  Meadows Gaming
  Visit Washington County
  Canine Companions for Independence
  PTL Puppy on Facebook
  PTL Puppy on Twitter
  Canine Companions on Instagram
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Rain Moving Out, With A Dry Weekend On The Horizon

  23-08-2019 14:33
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Wouldn’t you know it, we are still talking rain this morning.
  Most of the rain that is holding on is along and south of I-70, and that’s where it will be through the morning hours.
  By noon, rain should come to an end everywhere in western Pennsylvania and the rest of the weekend will be dry.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  WEATHER LINKS:Current Conditions | School Delays & Closings | Local Radar | Weather App | Photos
  KDKA Meteorologist Ron Smiley says sunshine may
  
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• Repairs Continue On Route 51 After Water Main Break Caused Road To Crumble

  23-08-2019 14:09
  WEST MIFFLIN (KDKA) — Northbound lanes remain closed this Friday morning along a stretch of Route 51 (Clairton Blvd.) in West Mifflin after a water main break caused the road to begin crumbling.
  The lanes are shut down between Mall Drive and Denny’s Restaurant.KDKA’s Meghan Schiller Reports:
   
  The southbound lanes are funneling into one lane.Officials say they hope to have the road repaired and reopened by noon. However, they say it will be dug up again next week. Official
  
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• Tractor trailer overturns, spills 1,500 gallons of drilling wastewater

  23-08-2019 14:03 via post-gazette.com
  
  None of the containment water, diesel fuel or motor oil entered the Youghiogheny River or other waterways, the DEP said.
  
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• Tanker overturns, spills 1,500 gallons of drilling wastewater

  23-08-2019 14:03 via post-gazette.com
  
  None of the containment water, diesel fuel or motor oil entered the Youghiogheny River or other waterways, the DEP said.
  
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• Former NYT style editor puts historic Granite Building in Downtown Pittsburgh up for sale

  23-08-2019 13:30 via post-gazette.com
  
  Holly Brubach wanted to redevelop it, but the market didn’t cooperate and 'It got too tough for me.'
  
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• First bite: It's time for Supper (on Penn), with a side of history

  23-08-2019 13:30 via post-gazette.com
  
  This new Strip District restaurant in an historic building is for “Carnivores, Vegans and Everyone in-between,” proprietor says.
  
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• First bite: It's time for Supper (on Penn)

  23-08-2019 13:30 via post-gazette.com
  
  This new Strip District restaurant in an historic building is for “Carnivores, Vegans and Everyone in-between,” proprietor says.
  
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• Route 51 Back Open After Water Main Break Caused Road To Crumble

  23-08-2019 06:58
  WEST MIFFLIN (KDKA) — The northbound lanes have temporarily reopened along a stretch of Route 51 (Clairton Blvd.) in West Mifflin after a water main break caused the road to begin crumbling.
  The lanes were shut down between Mall Drive and Denny’s Restaurant, forcing drivers to detour around the area.
  (Photo Credit: Meghan Schiller/KDKA)
  The southbound lanes funneled into one lane.
  While the road has returned to normal, it won’t stay that way.
  Penn American Water officials say,
  
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• Pirates Can’t Keep Pace With Nationals, Fall 7-1

  23-08-2019 06:02
  PITTSBURGH (AP) – Max Scherzer pitched four innings in his return from the injured list, giving up one run as the Washington Nationals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-1 on Thursday night.
  Scherzer allowed four hits, struck out three and walked one. The three-time Cy Young Award winner was put on the IL on July 26 with a strain in his upper back – a day earlier, he made his first start since being on the injured list with a back issue.
  The Nationals hadn’t set a pitch count for Sc
  
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• Friday Morning Commute Will Be Impacted By Route 51 Water Main Break

  23-08-2019 05:55
  WEST MIFFLIN (KDKA) — Early morning water main breaks are continuing to cause problems on Route 51 in Pleasant Hills.
  The break prompted part of Route 51 to close near the Century III Mall on Thursday morning in West Mifflin.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  Northbound traffic is still detoured around the Century III Mall area.
  Southbound is open, but traffic is down to single-lane travel.
  Pennsylvania American Water said regular traffic use will return before Friday afternoon’s rush hour.
  Water
  
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• Police investigate drowning of 2-year-old in Fayette County

  23-08-2019 04:18 via post-gazette.com
  
  Pittsburgh Post-Gazette news partner KDKA-TV reported that police responded Thursday evening to a pool on Coolspring Street in Hopwood.
  
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• Police Asking For Help Identifying Individual In Greene County 7-Eleven Robbery

  23-08-2019 04:14
  WAYNESBURG (KDKA) — The authorities in Waynesburg are looking to identify an individual involved in a robbery of a 7-Eleven.
  In a tweet Thursday, the state police said the gun-wielding individual was involved in the gas station robbery at 1265 E. High Street in Greene County.PSP-Waynesburg is looking to identify this individual involved in a robbery at the 7-11 gas station at 1265 E High Street, Franklin Township, Greene County. White male wearing a black shirt, black shorts, multi colored
  
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• Explosion leads to fire at Latrobe metal facility

  23-08-2019 04:01 via post-gazette.com
  
  The incident occurred about 6:20 p.m. at the Lehigh Specialty Melting facility on Gertrude Street. 
  
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• Tractor-Trailer Crashes Over Hillside In Elizabeth Township

  23-08-2019 03:49
  ELIZABETH TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — A tractor trailer crashed over a hillside late Thursday night, sending emergency crews and environmental officials to Elizabeth Township.
  The crash was reported just after 9:30 p.m. on Douglas Run Road near Nichols Hill Avenue.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  At least one person became trapped inside the rig, officials said. That person’s condition has not been released.
  Allegheny County officials said Hazmat teams were also called in due to a fuel spill.Elizabeth Tw
  
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