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• Kanye West Performs Surprise Concert For Inmates

  16-11-2019 23:17
  
  (CNN) — Kanye West left inmates in tears when he performed a surprise concert at the Harris County jail in Houston, Texas.
  The Grammy award-winning rapper and his choir performed songs from his gospel album “Jesus is King” on Friday as inmates waved their hands and knelt in prayer.
  West said his visit was “a mission, not a show,” according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
  West performed for more than 200 male inmates before using an underground tunnel to access
  
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• Steelers Sign WR Deon Cain And RB Kerrith Whyte Jr. To 53-Man Roster

  16-11-2019 22:45
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Steelers have signed a wide receiver and running back to the 53-man roster today.Wide receiver Deon Cain was signed off of the Indianapolis Colts practice squad and running back Kerrith Whyte Jr. was signed off of the Chicago Bears practice squad.Cain was a sixth-round draft pick of the Colts in the 2018 NFL Draft from Clemson. He was on the injured list his first season but started three games in 2019 where he had four receptions for 52 yards. Cain was waived by th
  
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• Man Pleads Guilty But Mentally Ill After He Beat His 92-Year-Old Father And Set House On Fire

  16-11-2019 22:19
  
  HEMPFIELD TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — Douglas Novak pleaded guilty, but mentally ill, in court on Friday after being accused of lighting his house on fire to cover up the homicide of his elderly father.
  According to police, Novak beat his 92-year-old father, Frank Novak, to death and then set the house on fire in order to cover it up.When the incident occurred in January, police did not believe the father died as a result of the house fire.“There was no evidence that this person would have die
  
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• Penn State Holds On, Beats Indiana 34-17 To Improve To 9-1

  16-11-2019 22:04
  
  STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) – Quarterback Sean Clifford scored three touchdowns Saturday, leading No. 9 Penn State past No. 24 Indiana 34-27 to keep its playoff hopes alive.
  Penn State (9-1, 6-1 Big Ten, No. 9 CFP) next week plays at No. 2 Ohio State, where the top spot in the Big Ten East will be on the line.
  Clifford also completed 11 of 23 passes for 179 yards and ran for 55 yards. Journey Brown rushed 21 times for 100 yards and added a score. With Penn State ahead by a field goal with 10:4
  
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• University Of Pittsburgh Police Investigating Two Off-Campus Burglaries

  16-11-2019 21:48
  
  OAKLAND (KDKA) — University of Pittsburgh Police are investigating after two off-campus burglaries in 24 hours.
  They are the fifth and sixth burglaries near the university in one week.
  According to campus safety alerts, one burglary occurred in the 5800 block of Ellwood Street between 8 a.m and 10 p.m Friday.The other occurred in the 3600 block of Dawson Street between 8:30 p.m. on Friday and 12:30 a.m on Saturday.Police say there were no signs of forced entry in either case.“It does
  
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• Burglar Steals Wallet, Jar Of Coins From Off-Campus Home In Oakland

  16-11-2019 21:48
  
  OAKLAND (KDKA) — University of Pittsburgh Police are investigating an off-campus robbery they believe to have occurred Friday night between 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. on Ellwood Street.According to police, the victims say an unknown person entered the home on the 5800 block of Ellwood Street through a bedroom window and stole a jar of coins and a wallet with iTunes gift cards.The victims were not home at the time of the burglary.Police said there was no sign of forced entry and there were no
  
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• Juvenile Assaults Two Police Detectives, One Was Hospitalized

  16-11-2019 20:57
  
  HOMESTEAD (KDKA) — Two detectives were physically assaulted by a 17-year-old while on patrol in Homestead late on Friday.Two Allegheny County detectives were in an unmarked police vehicle. Reportedly, their presence was requested by the community due to claims of a growing number of shootings occurring in Homestead.The detectives pulled up in their vehicle next to 17-year-old Jymein Chandler on E 16th Avenue after noting that his behavior was suspicious. The detectives identified themselve
  
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• American Airlines flight from Chicago to DC diverts to Pittsburgh

  16-11-2019 20:06 via post-gazette.com
  
  Flight 2244, carrying 72 passengers and six crew members, experienced mechanical issues, the airline said.
  
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• Pets Get An Oppawtunity To Explore David Lawrence Center

  16-11-2019 19:52
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The three day Pet Expo at the David Lawrence Convention Center has drawn dozens of pet-owners and their furry friends.(Photo Credit: KDKA/Tim Lawson)
  The event is being presented by Healthy Pet Products. It started on Nov. 15 and will run through Nov. 17.(Photo Credit: KDKA/Tim Lawson)
  More than 250 vendors have been slated to have booths at the convention center.Ticket prices are dependent upon age and military status. Tickets are $10 for adults, $9 for seniors (55-yea
  
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• American Airlines Flight Diverted To Pittsburgh Lands Safely

  16-11-2019 19:20
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)–An American Airlines flight was diverted to Pittsburgh International Airport Saturday morning.
  American Airlines Flight 2244 was headed from Chicago to Washington, DC when it was diverted around 9:20 a.m. due to a mechanical issue, according to an American Airlines spokesperson.The plane landed safely at 9:30 a.m.There were 72 passengers and a crew of 6.
  The passengers were all rebooked on other flights.
  In a statement, American Airlines said “We never want to disru
  
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• Carnegie Science Center Was ‘Alive With The Sound Of Music’

  16-11-2019 18:14
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Visitors to the Carnegie Science Center were greeted with the “Sound of Music” on Saturday morning.Nov. 16 marks the 60th anniversary debut of the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical. Children from the Pittsburgh Musical Theater (PMT) group performed the song “So Long, Farewell” in the main lobby, complete with choreography.
  Our main lobby was alive with The Sound of Music today thanks to these incredibly talented @PMTMusicals performers! Come see TH
  
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• Police: Cop hurt in Homestead as armed teen tries to grab Taser

  16-11-2019 17:52 via post-gazette.com
  
  Police said Jymein Chandler tried to grab a narcotics detectives’ Taser during the scuffle that sent one officer to the hospital.
  
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• Officials Set Up Pittsburgh Christmas Tree Before Thanksgiving

  16-11-2019 17:18
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The 2019 City of Pittsburgh Christmas Tree is being set up today in downtown.
  The tree will be featured in front of the City County Building on Grant Street in time for the holiday season.
  
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• Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-70 Near Smithton Closes All Lanes

  16-11-2019 16:33
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)–Emergency crews are on the scene of a multi-vehicle crash on I-70 eastbound.
  The accident between Exit 49, Smithton, and Exit 51B has all lanes closed.Multi vehicle crash on I-70 eastbound between Exit 49 – Smithton and Exit 51B – PA 31 West.All lanes closed.
  — 511PA Pittsburgh (@511PAPittsburgh) November 16, 2019
  
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• Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-70 Near Smithton Cleared, Had Closed All Lanes

  16-11-2019 16:33
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A multi-vehicle crash on I-70 eastbound has been cleared.
  CLEARED: Multi vehicle crash on I-70 eastbound between Exit 49 – Smithton and Exit 51B – PA 31 West.
  — 511PA Pittsburgh (@511PAPittsburgh) November 16, 2019
  Emergency crews were on the scene of a multi-vehicle crash on I-70 eastbound.
  The accident between Exit 49, Smithton, and Exit 51B to PA 31 West had all lanes closed.
  (Photo Credit: Bob Kmetz)Multi vehicle crash on I-70 eastbound between Exi
  
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• Cat Food Sold Nationwide Recalled Over Salmonella Risk

  16-11-2019 16:13
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)–A Utah company is recalling 2 lb. bags of frozen cat food.
  Go Raw, LLC, of Cottonwood Utah says Quest Beef Cat Food could be contaminated with salmonella.
  The food was sold nationwide through retail stores and is identified with UPC 6-91730-17101-8, Lot N128.A sample collected tested positive for salmonella, prompting the recall.
  So far, no illnesses have been reported.Salmonella can affect animals eating the product and humans handling the product, especially if they hav
  
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• Ohio Supreme Court Will Weigh In On Gun Legislation

  16-11-2019 15:56
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – The Ohio Supreme Court will hear arguments in February to decide whether a law prohibiting gun owners from carrying firearms while intoxicated should be applied inside a gun owner’s home.
  Lawyers for a Clermont County man arrested in 2018 after he acknowledged having an unloaded shotgun while drunk say the law is unconstitutional when applied to homeowners.
  They say a person’s sobriety or intoxication level should have nothing to do with possessing a weapo
  
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• Andrew McCutcheon Kicks Off “Project Pittsburgh”

  16-11-2019 15:23
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)–Former Pittsburgh Pirate Andrew McCutchen is giving back to the Pittsburgh community.
  “Cutch” and his wife Maria will spend the next eight days working at various non-profits in the city.They created “Project Pittsburgh” to encourage volunteerism.According to the “Cutch Week” website, the goal is “to take a hands-on approach to those most in need, and that this approach will have a longer-lasting impact on those individuals and th
  
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• Andrew McCutchen Kicks Off “Project Pittsburgh”

  16-11-2019 15:23
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)–Former Pittsburgh Pirate and fan-favorite Andrew McCutchen started week of charity work on Saturday. He may no longer play for the team but calls the Steel City home.
  “It’s the place where I live. Raising my family. It only feels right to have a charity week here,” McCutchen said.
  It started with Cutch and volunteers worked with seniors from University Prep in Pittsburgh. They were able to get clothes for professional interview from the Macy’s in S
  
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• Ohio Deer Season Set For December

  16-11-2019 15:13
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio’s gun season for deer is set to begin early next month.
  This year’s deer-gun season runs Dec. 2 through Dec. 8, with an additional weekend of hunting Dec. 21 and Dec. 22.
  The Ohio’s Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife says hunters harvested more than 60,500 deer during last year’s week-long gun season and more than 9,600 animals during a weekend hunt.
  State officials advise hunters to check the 2019-2020 Ohio Hunting and T
  
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• Unknown Suspect Breaks Into Oakland Home Through Window, Steals Cash

  16-11-2019 14:10
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — An alert was issued by University of Pittsburgh Police today after an overnight burglary in Oakland.
  An off-campus crime alert has been issued by the University of Pittsburgh Police Department: https://t.co/dkiPunICIv
  — Pitt Police (@PittPolice) November 16, 2019
  The university police officers responded to the burglary on Dawson Street as well as Pittsburgh Police officers. Officials say it happened between 8:30 p.m. and 12:30 a.m.No one was injured.The victims sa
  
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• 'Tree of Life guy' celebrates 100th birthday

  16-11-2019 13:30 via post-gazette.com
  
  Morris “Moe” Lebow grew up in the congregation, and his birthday this year coincides with yahrzeit date for those killed in attack 
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Sunshine Expected Throughout The Weekend

  16-11-2019 13:28
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Weather begins to warm up as the weekend starts.It is not as cold as it has been waking up, just feeling in the 20 degree range with light north winds. Those temperatures will diminish through the day, and clouds will dissipate, leaving Pittsburgh with a lot of sunshine and dry conditions through the afternoon.The temperature may just touch 40 degrees. Tomorrow will follow the same trend but will have high temperatures in the mid 40 degree range.There will be a cloudy s
  
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• A big moment for living in the moment in 'The Dot'

  16-11-2019 13:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Event at Schenley Plaza launches effort to expand teaching and awareness of mindfulness techniques
  
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• Fire Devastates Old Glass Factory In Penn Township

  16-11-2019 12:49
  
  RENFREW, Pa. (KDKA) — A fire engulfed the old Glass Factory last night in Renfrew.The call about the fire came in to the Penn Township Volunteer Fire Department at 8:55 p.m. There is a small bridge right before the building, so firefighters had to carry their hoses over the bridge.There were no injuries.The main building is not salvageable according to authorities, but they were able to save the surrounding buildings.Six to seven fire departments assisted in putting out the fire, and, as o
  
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• Dog Found Emaciated, Dehydrated And Abandoned Making Miracle Recovery

  16-11-2019 05:30
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A dog in Westmoreland County found emaciated, dehydrated and abandoned is making a miracle recovering.Three weeks ago, Spice was found by animal rescuers emaciated, dehydrated, suffering from hypothermia and abandoned on a North Braddock porch.(Photo Credit: Paws Against Pittsburgh/Facebook)
  But now with some excellent veterinary care and some love, Spice is doing much better.The non-profit and Springdale-based animal rescue Paws Across Pittsburgh is overseeing his care
  
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• Know The Score: Nov. 15, 2019

  16-11-2019 05:19
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA/AP) — It doesn’t get any bigger than high school football in Western Pennsylvania.
  We’re committed to bringing you the best team coverage in the region.
  After the games, you can find all the latest scores right here!
  SEARCH FOR YOUR TEAM’S SCORE:
  Semifinals
  Gateway 14, McKeesport 7
  Peters Township 28, Penn-Trafford 10
  Avonworth 41, Riverside 14
  Washington 20, Brentwood 14
  Scores provided by our news partners at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
  
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• West Virginia Library Cancels Drag Queen Event After Violent Threats

  16-11-2019 05:01
  
  MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — A West Virginia library says violent threats prompted it to cancel an event where drag queens were going to read to children.
  The Morgantown Public Library System announced it was canceling its Drag Queen Story Time event in a Facebook post on Friday.
  The statement cited “multiple threats of violence against the volunteer readers” as the reason for the cancellation. A voicemail left at the library wasn’t immediately returned.
  The library’s s
  
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• Mackenzie Blackwood Stops 38 Shots; Devils Top Penguins

  16-11-2019 04:31
  
  NEWARK, N.J. (AP) – Mackenzie Blackwood made 38 saves as the New Jersey Devils beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1 on Friday night.
  Travis Zajac and Blake Coleman scored for the Devils.
  Jack Johnson scored for Penguins, and Matt Murray made 19 saves.
  It was Pittsburgh’s first game without star center Sidney Crosby, who is expected to miss at least six weeks following surgery for a core muscle injury.
  Zajac scored the only goal of the opening period at 6:59, converting a setup in the slo
  
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• Tshiebwe’s Double-Double Leads WVU Past Pitt 68-53

  16-11-2019 03:52
  
  PITTSBURGH (AP) – West Virginia freshman forward Oscar Tshiebwe scored 20 points and grabbed 17 rebounds and the Mountaineers smothered Pittsburgh in the second half to pull away for a 68-53 victory on Friday night.
  The 6-foot-9, 258-pound Tschibwe outmuscled and largely outhustled the Panthers inside as West Virginia (2-0) won its third straight over the Panthers (2-2) since the “Backyard Brawl” between the longtime rivals was renewed in 2017. The Mountaineers dominated Pitt o
  
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• Registration Open For Sidney Crosby’s ‘Little Penguins Program’

  16-11-2019 03:46
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — If you ever wanted to get your young child involved in hockey, now is your chance.
  Registration is open for Sidney Crosby’s “Little Penguins Program.”
  It teaches kids 5 to 9 years old how to play hockey.
  Up to 1,500 kids will also receive free head-to-toe hockey equipment.
  You can apply online through Dec. 18th.
  Click here.
  
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• Report: Mason Rudolph Will Not Pursue Legal Action Against Myles Garrett

  16-11-2019 02:59
  
  CLEVELAND (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph reportedly will not pursue legal action against Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett after Thursday’s brawl.
  ESPN is reporting that the incident is now considered an NFL matter.
  Garrett ripped off Steelers’ Rudolph’s helmet, then swung it and hit him on the head with it in the final seconds of yesterday’s game.Garrett has been suspended without pay indefinitely.
  The Steelers Maurkice Pouncey ha
  
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• 9-Year-Old Child Genius To Graduate University

  16-11-2019 01:57
  
  (CNN) — A child prodigy from Belgium is on course to gain a bachelor’s degree at the tender age of 9.
  Laurent Simons is studying electrical engineering at the Eindhoven University of Technology (TUE) — a tough course even for students of an average graduate age.
  Described by staff as “simply extraordinary,” Laurent is on course to finish his degree in December.
  He then plans to embark on a PhD program in electrical engineering while also studying for a medicine degr
  
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• State Police Look For Suspect In Armed Robbery At Slippery Rock Convenience Store

  16-11-2019 01:53
  
  SLIPPERY ROCK TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) – Police are looking for a man accused of holding up a convenience store in Slippery Rock.A man armed with a gun went into the Tic Toc Food Mart in Slippery Rock Township, Lawrence County.
  the actor was seen wearing dark sweat pants that had in white “Laurel” on the leg. Video Surveillance was reviewed and showed the actor approached the scene on foot from the west and fled the scene on foot to the south. Contact PSP New Castle with info 724-5
  
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• 45-Foot Tree From Springdale Selected As Pittsburgh’s Christmas Tree

  16-11-2019 01:28
  
  SPRINGDALE (KDKA) — A tree from Springdale is going to be the next Christmas tree in downtown Pittsburgh on Grant Street.
  Lindsay Malinowski had a surprise for her daughter when she got off the school bus on Friday.
  “Tomorrow is the day they are going to cut down our tree to be Pittsburgh’s Christmas tree.(Photo Credit: KDKA/Tim Lawson)
  On Saturday, city workers will come to their home in Springdale and cut down the 45-foot tree down and load it on a track before taking it to t
  
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• ‘You Beat Them Up In The Right Way’: HS Football Coach Says Steelers, Browns Set Bad Example For Young Athletes

  16-11-2019 01:17
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The fallout continues after the Steelers and Browns game ended with a brawl.
  Browns Defensive Lineman Myles Garrett tackled Steelers Quarterback Mason Rudolph. After the two started fighting, Garrett rips off Rudolph’s helmet and hits him over the head with it.
  On Friday, it was all people were talking about.
  “How can you not?” Montour High School Football Coach Lou Cerro said. “When I saw that last night, I was stunned.”
  He couldn’t
  
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• Wounded Marine Vet Thrown Out Of Pittsburgh Bar For Bringing In His Service Dog

  16-11-2019 00:58
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – An ex-Marine who was wounded in Iraq and suffers post-traumatic stress disorder was thrown out of a bar in Beechview Thursday night because he brought his service dog.
  Tonight, the bar’s owner issued an apology to KDKA’s Paul Martino.
  It happened at the huddle, just before kickoff for the Steelers game.
  The bar’s owner claims he didn’t know he was kicking out a wounded Marine and didn’t realize it was a service dog.
  But the Marine tells KDK
  
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• ‘It’s A Black Eye For The League’: KDKA-TV Sports’ Bob Pompeani And Rich Walsh Share Their Thoughts On Steelers-Browns Brawl

  16-11-2019 00:54
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The NFL officially suspended Myles Garrett for the remainder of the season after he dislodged Steelers’ quarterback Mason Rudolph’s helmet, swung it at Rudolph and ultimately hit him with it.Our own Bob Pompeani and Rich Walsh shared their thoughts on the actions of all involved and the subsequent suspensions and fines.CLEVELAND, OHIO – NOVEMBER 14: Quarterback Mason Rudolph #2 of the Pittsburgh Steelers fights with defensive end Myles Garrett #95 of t
  
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• Following First Week Of Hearings, Senator Toomey Not Convinced President Donald Trump Should Be Removed From Office

  16-11-2019 00:47
  
  WASHINGTON D.C. (KDKA) — Following the second impeachment hearing of the week, U.S. Senator Pat Toomey said he is not convinced President Donald Trump should be removed from office.The second hearing wrapped up Friday afternoon with just one witness testifying.And it came on the day that Toomey said he expected a trial in the Senate.
  Former U.S. Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch testified she was smeared by President Trump’s attorney Rudy Giuliani, leading to her removal as ambassador by
  
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• ‘We’re Going To Have A Hard Time Keeping Families In The City’: Pittsburgh Public School Board President Says Taxpayers Won’t Support Property Tax Increase

  16-11-2019 00:31
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The president of the Pittsburgh Public School Board says taxpayers won’t stand for a property tax increase.
  The district wants to raise property taxes to cover things like teacher salaries.
  “I think there’s a lot of belt-tightenings that still needs to be done before we can consider a tax increase, and I also think we’re going to have a hard time keeping families in the city,” president Lynda Wrenn said.
  Despite KDKA’s series of repor
  
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• ‘She’s Hurt, She’s Embarrassed’: Beaver Co. Parents Want To Raise Awareness After Bullying Video Goes Viral

  16-11-2019 00:10
  
  BEAVER (KDKA)– A viral video shows a nasty case of bullying involving local high school students.A 9th grader endures verbal threats, a punch to the face, and then several classmates shared it on social media.
  “The video is so horrible. People need to see it because they need to stop,” said Jerry Gross, the victim’s step-father.The young girl’s parents, Jerry and Dana Gross sat down with KDKA’s Meghan Schiller and said the pitfalls of social media just hit hom
  
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