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• Construction Underway On Squirrel Hill Park Improvement Project

  13-09-2019 23:40
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Construction is underway at a Squirrel Hill park that’s in the middle of a massive makeover.
  The City of Pittsburgh says Wightman Park in Squirrel Hill will be remodeled to make the area “safer, cleaner, greener and more accessible.”
  The project, which began in March 2018, has moved into its final phase.Improvements are well under way at Whitman Park in Squirrel Hill!
  This park improvement project not only rehabs a neighborhood gem, it will be a key pl
  
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• 3rd Suspect Surrenders After Discovery Of Woman’s Body In McKeesport Park

  13-09-2019 23:30
  MCKEESPORT (KDKA) — The third person police were trying to track down in connection with the discovery of a woman’s body in a McKeesport park has surrendered.
  The suspect surrendered himself to McKeesport Police without incident.
  He has been identified as 26-year-old Ramonta Yancey.
  (Photo Credit: Allegheny County)Take a good look at this man. He goes by the name of “Moe.” Police are looking for him. He ran from authorities after being in the victims car. The victim is th
  
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• Football At The Center Of A Busy Weekend In Pittsburgh Area

  13-09-2019 23:17
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — You feel the power of Beaver Stadium when you hear the roar after a Penn State touchdown or hear the crowd sing “Sweet Caroline.”
  As the University of Pittsburgh heads to Happy Valley on Saturday for the 100th and final meeting between the two schools, StubHub is offering ticket from $70-$560 dollars.
  By kickoff, those will be gone and the stadium will be filled.
  “So you’re talking over 100,000 people in a small area,” said PennDOT District
  
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• Police Arrest 2 Men In Beaver Co. Drug Raid

  13-09-2019 22:51
  BEAVER FALLS, Pa. (KDKA) – Two men are behind bars after a drug raid in Beaver County.Beaver Falls Police say they executed a search warrant along with the Pennsylvania State Attorney General’s Office just before 9 a.m. Friday at the 400 block of 33rd Street.A month-long investigation led up to the raid, police say in a Facebook post.Police say when they arrived, a man jumped from the window and ran away. Police managed to apprehend him and they identified him as Eshon Robinson.
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• Inbound Boulevard of the Allies scheduled to close for milling and paving

  13-09-2019 22:21 via post-gazette.com
  
  The inbound Boulevard of the Allies in Pittsburgh’s Uptown neighborhood will close for milling and paving Friday night and Saturday.
  
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• Diana Street Reopens After Landslide

  13-09-2019 22:02
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)– The Department of Mobility and Infrastructure announced that Diana Street in Spring Hill reopened today.
  After seven months of reconstruction work following a major landslide, the street is open for drivers to use again.Crews worked on a soldier pile and anchor retaining wall, a new inlet, a new cross pipe, and paving.The wall installation realigned the pavement into Itin Street.The new inlet and cross pipe were installed to direct runoff away from the wall. The reconstr
  
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• 1 Dead, 2 Injured After Fatal Truck Attack At Ohio Medical Center

  13-09-2019 22:02
  CANAL WINCHESTER, Ohio (AP) – One person has died after a truck crashed into an Ohio medical facility in what authorities are investigating as an intentional attack.
  The Fairfield County sheriff says the person killed Friday at Diley Ridge Medical Center was an employee.
  Sheriff Dave Phalen told The Columbus Dispatch two others were injured. One was in critical condition. Victims’ names weren’t immediately released. All were standing at the front desk when the truck struck.
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• Diana Street in Spring Hill opens 18 months after landslide

  13-09-2019 21:51 via post-gazette.com
  
  Pittsburgh’s Department of Mobility and Infrastructure completed work on an $880,000 retaining wall and drainage to reopen  Diana Street. 
  
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• Investigation Opened After Student Allegedly Threatens ‘To Commit An Act Of Violence’ At Fox Chapel High School Football Game

  13-09-2019 21:45
  FOX CHAPEL (KDKA) — Officials are investigating a possible threat for the Fox Chapel High School football game.
  On Friday, the state’s Safe2Say reporting system received two tips about a possible threat for the game tonight at 7 p.m. against Kiski Area, the district said in a statement.
  The tips said students heard that another student had “threatened to commit an act of violence at the game.”Police know the student who made the alleged threat, the release said. The stude
  
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• Pittsburgh detective involved in Kopy's brawl sues bar, Pagans

  13-09-2019 21:35 via post-gazette.com
  
  Detective David Lincoln and his wife blame his injuries and loss of income on the Pagans and the bar.
  
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• Police: Man Charged With Beating Girlfriend’s Child, Using Syringes To Puncture His Feet

  13-09-2019 21:12
  SEWICKLEY TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — A West Newton man is facing assault charges, accused of beating and injuring his girlfriend’s 1-year-old child.
  State police say investigators were called to a home on Church Street in Sewickley Township, Westmoreland County, around 6 p.m. Wednesday by the boy’s mother.
  According to the criminal complaint, she left the child in the care of her boyfriend while she was at work from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. He is identified by police as Salvatore Salvio.
  
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• NRA Board Gathers For Meeting At Crucial Time For Gun Debate

  13-09-2019 21:11
  WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP)– The National Rifle Association’s board of directors is meeting near Washington, D.C., this week at a critical juncture in the country’s gun debate.
  The gun organization is facing backlash from several angles following mass killings in Texas and Ohio, along with internal squabbles.
  Democratic presidential candidates and corporate leaders are demanding greater action on gun control, and President Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress are weighing the pos
  
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• Steelers-Seahawks Preview: Will Tomlin, Roethlisberger Bounce Back?

  13-09-2019 21:06
  (KDKA/CBS Local) — The Pittsburgh Steelers couldn’t have played mush worse in Week 1. The New England Patriots dominated every facet of the game, en route to a 33-3 shellacking.
  A quick glance at the stats confirms that Pittsburgh came away with little to smile about. Ben Roethlisberger went an inefficient 27-47 for 276 yards, averaging a paltry 5.6 yards per pass. James Conner managed just 21 yards on 10 carries. And, of course, the key stat: zero touchdowns.
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• WVU Vs. Duquesne Exhibition Basketball Game Will Benefit Dayton Shooting Victims

  13-09-2019 20:44
  MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP/KDKA) – West Virginia will play an exhibition men’s basketball game to benefit the victims and families affected by a mass shooting in Dayton, Ohio.
  The Mountaineers will host Duquesne in Morgantown on Nov. 1. Proceeds will benefit the Dayton Oregon District Tragedy Fund.
  The nonprofit Dayton Foundation is overseeing the fund. The Aug. 4 mass shooting in Dayton’s Oregon District left nine people dead and dozens injured.
  The NCAA allows a team to use one of
  
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• R. Kelly Was A No-Show For Court In Minnesota, Bench Warrant Out For His Arrest

  13-09-2019 20:40
  CHICAGO (KDKA)– A bench warrant has been issued for R-Kelly in Minnesota.
  The singer and his defense team were a no show for a hearing yesterday.
  In Minnesota, he faces 2 counts of engaging in prostitution with a minor.Kelly is currently is in a federal prison in Chicago on federal sex crime charges.
  Minnesota prosecutors were told that Kelly won’t be available until his federal case is over. That might not happen until sometime in the middle of next year.
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• Fantasy Football Start And Sit Week 2: Start Ben Roethlisberger Vs. Seattle?

  13-09-2019 20:40
  (CBS Pittsburgh/CBS Local)- One week into the football season, many teams are still in the feeling out process of learning just how good, or bad, they will be during the course of the fall.
  The same can be said for fantasy football owners who may have had unexpected positive or negative performances in Week 1 and are trying to evaluate if those performances were indicative of future play or just a one week blip. For those looking for fantasy advice, we have enlisted the help of the guys at Fanta
  
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• Wow! A Baby Born At 9:11 p.m. On 9/11 Weighed 9 Pounds, 11 Ounces

  13-09-2019 19:47
  MEMPHIS, Tenn. (CNN) — Eighteen years after the 9/11 terror attacks, little Christina Brown brought some joy — and excitement — to this somber day in history.
  Doctors at a Memphis-area hospital delivered the baby girl by C-section at 9:11 p.m. on Wednesday, September 11.
  When the nurses placed her on the scales, they called out, “Oh my gosh, she weighs 9-11!” father Justin Brown said,.
  Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital confirmed the incredible coincidence on
  
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• Popeyes Says You Can BYOB And Make Yourself A Chicken Sandwich

  13-09-2019 19:32
  (CNN) — Popeyes knows you’re still sad about its chicken sandwich shortage. That’s why it’s suggesting a quick fix to ease your chicken sandwich cravings.
  Introducing BYOB: Bring Your Own Bun.
  That’s right. Popeyes is allowing guests to bring in their own buns, order its three-piece tenders and make their own chicken sandwiches right there on the spot.
  “While we work to get the sandwich back in our restaurants, we wanted to offer our guests a fun way to satisf
  
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• Some Charges Tossed In Case Of Woman Beaten Over TV Volume

  13-09-2019 19:27
  PITTSBURGH (AP) – A judge has dismissed two charges against a woman accused of beating her mother and shaving her head because she thought the older woman was listening to a Pittsburgh Steelers’ game too loudly on the radio.
  A Westmoreland County judge on Wednesday said there wasn’t enough evidence to support charges of conspiracy and making terroristic threats against Delores Amorino. She remains charged with aggravated assault, false imprisonment, simple assault, and harassme
  
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• 20-Year-Old Ohio Mom Sentenced To 3 Years Of Probation For Corpse Abuse

  13-09-2019 19:14
  LEBANON, Ohio (AP) – A young Ohio woman acquitted of killing her newborn but convicted of corpse abuse has been sentenced to three years’ probation.
  The sentence handed down Friday allows 20-year-old Brooke Skylar Richardson to go home with her parents.
  A jury on Thursday acquitted her of more serious charges, including aggravated murder, in the 2017 death of her newborn.
  Richardson told the judge and courtroom she was “so sorry” before sentencing. The judge said she show
  
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• Hanson Coming To Pittsburgh This December

  13-09-2019 19:11
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)– Mark your calendars! The pop-rock trio, Hanson, are bringing their Wintry Mix tour to Pittsburgh.
  The group will be coming to Roxian Theatre on December 14, featuring an electronic mix of holiday classics and new tunes from their upcoming album that is set to release in 2020.
  “This is an exciting time for the band, with new music around the corner and more than 25-years of music behind us,” said Taylor Hanson. Added Zac Hanson “This tour is a collision
  
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• NASCAR Shocks Gun Industry As It Appears To Block Some Firearm Ads

  13-09-2019 19:08
  (CNN) — NASCAR rejected advertisements for its souvenir programs from multiple firearms companies earlier this summer as part of what is being seen as a “gradual shift” in its position on guns.
  The move may be another example of how major companies are adjusting as the nation grapples with guns in America.
  While the move did not get widespread notice, NASCAR’S apparent shift stunned gun enthusiasts who said there is a large overlap between NASCAR fans and gun owners, and
  
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• DC judge orders release of far-right extremist who called Tree of Life shooting suspect a 'hero'

  13-09-2019 18:50 via post-gazette.com
  
  A federal judge has ordered the immediate release of a man whose relatives reported concerns about his behavior and far-right extremist rhetoric after last year's Pittsburgh synagogue massacre.
  
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• State Rep. Dan Frankel Holds Hearing At University Of Pittsburgh On Gun Violence

  13-09-2019 18:38
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — State Representative Dan Frankel said he is doing what he can to put an end to gun violence.He calls it a disease that kills 40,000 people a year.
  In a meeting at the University of Pittsburgh, Frankel Held a hearing to talk about the ways public health is contributing to the violence.
  “Gun violence in our community, it’s the issues that aren’t just the mass shootings … that place in the communities,” Frankel said.Frankel said people should
  
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• New regulations tighten fire inspections of child care centers in Pa. after fatal fire

  13-09-2019 18:33 via post-gazette.com
  
  The action comes in the wake of the Aug. 11 fire in Erie in which five children died.
  
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• West Mifflin Police Investigating Threat Of Possible Shooting At High School Football Game

  13-09-2019 18:19
  WEST MIFFLIN (KDKA) — Authorities said there will a heavy police presence in the West Mifflin area after a threat of a possible shooting involving a local high school football game.
  The West Mifflin Borough Police Department announced Friday they were aware of rumors of a possible shooting at the West Mifflin’s home game against Franklin Regional at 7:30 p.m.
  The police told KDKA’s Chris Hoffman the threat was made on Facebook. They found it while monitoring social media.The au
  
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• West Mifflin Police Deem Threat Of Possible Shooting At High School Football Game Unfounded

  13-09-2019 18:19
  WEST MIFFLIN (KDKA) — Authorities said the threat of a possible shooting involving a local high school football game is unfounded.
  The West Mifflin Borough Police Department announced Friday they were aware of rumors of a possible shooting at West Mifflin’s home game against Franklin Regional at 7:30 p.m.
  The police told KDKA’s Chris Hoffman the unfounded post was made on Facebook. They discovered it while monitoring social media.The authorities also said the unfounded post was
  
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• Police arrest two men with car of woman found dead in McKeesport park, seek a third

  13-09-2019 18:19 via post-gazette.com
  
  The car was found in a South Strabane parking lot and police believe a third man evaded police and made it to Downtown Pittsburgh.
  
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• Police arrest 3 men with car of woman found dead in McKeesport park woods

  13-09-2019 18:19 via post-gazette.com
  
  The car was found in a South Strabane parking lot and police believe a third man evaded police and made it to Downtown Pittsburgh.
  
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• Police Chief: Millvale Standoff Suspects Showed Gun To Rideshare Driver, Said ‘We’re Ready For Gun Fight’

  13-09-2019 18:05
  MILLVALE (KDKA) — Police said the lengthy standoff in Millvale has come to an end.
  The incident unfolded just after 9 a.m. at a home along Beckert Street.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Steve Willing)
  The community is in the middle of their annual Millvale Days celebration, which brings the residents together for different events and activities.
  According to the Millvale Police chief, the two men who they believed were barricaded in the home were passengers in a rideshare vehicle Frid
  
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• Rats Love To Play Hide And Seek, Scientists Find

  13-09-2019 18:00
  (CNN) — Rats can be taught to play hide and seek — and they squeal with joy when they win, scientists have found.
  Both wild and domesticated animals have been known to play, but neuroscientists from Berlin’s Humboldt University wanted to know more about the topic after hearing from pet owners and vets that rats seemed to be engaging in more complex forms of play.
  “It has long been known that rats engage in simple forms of play — rough and tumble — but we wante
  
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• Police Release Surveillance Photos Of 3rd Person Sought After Discovery Of Woman’s Body

  13-09-2019 17:51
  MCKEESPORT (KDKA) — Police have released surveillance photos of the third person they are trying to track down in connection with the discovery of a woman’s body in a McKeesport park.
  Investigators say he may go by the nickname of “Mo” and avoided capture in Washington County while two other men were detained Thursday evening in the victim’s car.Take a good look at this man. He goes by the name of “Moe.” Police are looking for him. He ran from authoritie
  
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• 3rd Suspect Surrenders After Discovery Of Woman’s Body

  13-09-2019 17:51
  MCKEESPORT (KDKA) — Police have released surveillance photos of the third person they are trying to track down in connection with the discovery of a woman’s body in a McKeesport park.
  The suspect surrendered himself to McKeesport Police without incident.
  He has been identified as 26-year-old Ramonta Yancey.
  (Photo Credit: Allegheny County)
  They say he has ties to McKeesport and the East End.
  Take a good look at this man. He goes by the name of “Moe.” Police are looking fo
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Hot And Humid Conditions Remain As Rain Lingers

  13-09-2019 17:40
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Yesterday’s dry, hot and humid conditions are sticking around.
  Thursday’s high was 85 degrees, and we are right on the line between hot compressed air to the south and cooler air to the north.
  Up until now, the hot air has been winning with a cold front that failed to move through Pittsburgh yesterday.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  Today is looking mainly dry, though a cold front is expected to push through late tonight and bring rain chances after midnight.
  The spre
  
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• Judge Orders Release Of Far-Right Extremist Who Called Tree Of Life Shooting Suspect A ‘Hero’

  13-09-2019 17:27
  WASHINGTON (AP) – A federal judge has ordered the immediate release of a man whose relatives reported concerns about his behavior and far-right extremist rhetoric after last year’s Pittsburgh synagogue massacre.
  U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly in Washington, D.C., agreed Friday to sentence 31-year-old Jeffrey Clark to the 10 months he already has served in jail since his arrest by the FBI.
  The judge also ordered three years of supervised release for Clark, a Washington resident who
  
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• Expect Travel Delays For Pitt-Penn State Football Game

  13-09-2019 17:10
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)– PennDOT has issued an update on potential delays that fans could face when traveling to State College for the Pitt vs. Penn State game.The highly-anticipated game kicks off at noon on Saturday, September 14.
  Fans and other travelers can expect the following restrictions based on their starting locations:From the Harrisburg area:• On U.S. 22 in Juniata County, traffic is restricted to one lane in each direction about a mile east of the Arch Rock interchange. This zon
  
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• Who are the people Downtown panhandling, sleeping or hanging out?

  13-09-2019 17:02 via post-gazette.com
  
  “I don’t beg,” David McClung said. “I just sit with the sign. If they give, they give, and if they don’t, they don’t.”
  
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• New England Patriots Wide Receiver Antonio Brown Not Expected To Be Placed On Commissioner’s Exemption List

  13-09-2019 16:50
  FOXBOROUGH (KDKA) — According to reports, Antonio Brown will most likely have the green light to play this weekend with the Patriots.ESPN’s NFL Insider Adam Schefter reports that Brown will not be placed on the commissioner’s exempt list.
  “At this point, NFL will not place Antonio Brown on commissioner exempt list, as there is no criminal investigation, making him eligible to play Sunday vs. Miami, per sources. NFL has opened its investigation, which will include intervie
  
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• Musician Eddie Money Dies At 70

  13-09-2019 16:37
  PITTSBURGH (CBS) — Prolific musician Eddie Money died Friday at the age of 70.
  According to Variety, Money passed away after having recently been diagnosed with stage 4 esophageal cancer.
  (Photo Credit: Rob Kim/Getty Images)
  Money, whose real name is Edward Joseph Mahoney, had a series of major hits in the 1970s and 1980s including “Two Tickets to Paradise,””Baby Hold On”and “Think I’m in Love.”
  For more information, visit CBS Los Angeles at this l
  
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• Naturally 7 On Tour Now Following Their Appearance On ‘The World’s Best’

  13-09-2019 16:36
  Naturally 7, the masters of “Vocal Play” are embarking on a ten-city tour across America as a follow-up to their crowd-pleasing appearance on The World’s Best earlier this year. Naturally 7’s smooth style of imitating every instrument with just their voices has been captivating audiences around the world for 20 years.
  Previously, the group has gone on four world tours with superstar Michael Bublé and appeared as special guests for Coldplay and Diana Ross. Check out
  
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• Chiefs-Raiders Preview: Oakland Looks To Slow Mahomes And Kansas City

  13-09-2019 16:33
  (CBS San Francisco/CBS Local) — The Oakland Raiders preseason was filled with off-the-field drama, mostly thanks to Antonio Brown. Last week Brown was let go; he subsequently signed with the New England Patriots and is now facing rape allegations. The Raiders started the season without the receiver they expected to be an important weapon for Derek Carr and the offense. Questions surrounded the team.
  The Raiders went out and answered those questions Monday night, beating the AFC West rival
  
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• Oldest church in Lawrenceville turns 151 on Sunday

  13-09-2019 16:32 via post-gazette.com
  
  A concert, history talks and docent-guided tours by a church historian will mark the 151st anniversary of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church. 
  
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• Police, SWAT Team Converge On Millvale

  13-09-2019 16:26
  MILLVALE (KDKA) — Police and the SWAT team are on the scene of a reported standoff this morning in Millvale.
  Law enforcement officers have surrounded a home along Beckert Street.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  A SWAT vehicle was spotted at the scene.
  Officials have not yet said what initially sent police there.
  Stay with KDKA for the latest on this developing story.
  
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• ‘The Lion King’ Musical Actors Meet The Pittsburgh Zoo’s Masai Giraffes

  13-09-2019 16:11
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — It’s a special day at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium as some of the actors touring with Disney’s “The Lion King” musical get to meet some of the zoo’s cutest residents.
  “The Lion King” is playing at the Benedum Center now through Sept. 29.
  Three of the actors from the show, Kolin Jerron, Christopher L. McKenzie Jr. and Courtney Thomas, are visiting the zoo today to meet the Masai giraffes at the Giraffe Outlook.
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• The Lion King Actors Meet The Pittsburgh Zoo’s Masai Giraffes

  13-09-2019 16:11
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — It’s a special day at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium as some of the actors touring with Disney’s “The Lion King” musical get to meet some of the zoo’s cutest residents.
  “The Lion King” is playing at the Benedum Center now through Sept. 29.
  Three of the actors from the show, Kolin Jerron, Christopher L. McKenzie Jr. and Courtney Thomas, are visiting the zoo today to meet the Masai giraffes at the Giraffe Outlook.
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• PTL Links: September 13, 2019

  13-09-2019 15:21
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:Pittsburgh Riverhounds
  Highmark Stadium
  Heinz Field
  Pittsburgh Improv
  Ligonier Highland Games
  PTL Puppy Penguin on Facebook
  PTL Puppy Penguin on Twitter
  Canine Companions for Independence on Instagram
  
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• Shadyside mansion on tour features colorful art and great acoustics

  13-09-2019 14:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  A sprawling 1880 mansion is one of eight homes on the Shadyside House Tour from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 22.
  
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• Fire Marshal To Investigate Overnight Fire In Freeport

  13-09-2019 13:57
  FREEPORT, Pa. (KDKA) — The fire marshal will be in Armstrong County today to look into a house fire that burned for hours overnight.
  Witnesses said flames were shooting from the home on 2nd Street and Mulberry Way.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  The blaze started just before midnight.
  Emergency personnel said no was in the house at the time, and the damage to the home is extensive.
  Stay with KDKA for the latest on this developing story.
  
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• ‘The Devil Try To Bring You Down’: Antonio Brown Speaks Out On Instagram

  13-09-2019 13:45
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown spoke out on social media for the first time since the filing of a civil lawsuit accusing him of rape and sexual assault.
  He went live on Instagram Thursday night from the TB12 Sports Therapy Center, which was co-founded by New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady.
  Brown spoke to his fans.
  “No matter what they say. No matter what they hate, somebody’s still gotta go to work,” said Brown in the li
  
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• Home, Located Across From High School, Damaged By Fire

  13-09-2019 13:38
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A house was damaged by fire overnight in Washington County.
  Firefighters were called to the fire just after 4 a.m. on Allison Avenue in the City of Washington.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Brian Smithmyer)
  The home is right across the street from Washington High School.
  KDKA is told no one was home at the time of the fire, but damage to the house is evident.
  Officials have not said what sparked the fire or how much it will cost to make repairs.
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