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• Body Believed To Be Missing Bethel Park Woman Reveals No Clues About Her Murder

  18-11-2019 23:50
  
  BETHEL PARK, Pa. (KDKA) – A man who allegedly admitted to murdering his Bethel Park girlfriend near Las Vegas won’t be charged until a body found in Clark County can be identified.
  Police say 39-year-old John Chapman is facing multiple charges, including kidnapping, in the disappearance of 33-year-old Jamie Feden who was last seen Sept. 15.
  (Source: Allegheny County)
  According to the criminal complaint, police interviewed Chapman in connection to Feden’s disappearance. The crim
  
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• More Than 60,000 People Sign Petition To Reinstate Myles Garrett Following Brawl With Pittsburgh Steelers

  18-11-2019 23:28
  
  CLEVELAND (KDKA) — A petition to reinstate Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett has gained popularity on social media.
  Cleveland Browns fans have come out in force to defend their player, with the petition tallying more than 60,000 signatures on Change.org, as of Monday night.
  The petition, started by Larry Vishak, says:“On the night of November 14th 2019, Myles Garrett was attacked while playing for the admirable Cleveland Browns, by an evil fill in QB named Mason Rudolph, a
  
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• Man Found Dead In The Trunk Of His Car, Shot Multiple Times

  18-11-2019 23:00
  
  CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. (KDKA) — A 37-year-old man was found dead in his car yesterday by Pennsylvania State Police in Franklin County.Demetrios George Kalathas was declared missing two days prior to police discovering his body in the trunk of his Lincoln Town car. He had been shot multiple times.State police are currently looking for 36-year-old Justin Lee Hockenberry as a person of interest. In a public information release report, it stated that Hockenberry may have relevant information to the
  
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• Pittsburgh Pirates Take Moment To Remember Vera Clemente

  18-11-2019 22:44
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pirates took a moment to remember Vera Clemente.Pirates alumni and the front office paused for a moment on Monday to remember the widow of Pirates’ legend Roberto Clemente.Officials gathered around the statue of Roberto Clemente. New general manager Ben Cherington was in attendance.
  Today, Pirates alumni joined front office staff as we paused for a moment to remember Vera Clemente. pic.twitter.com/8pmWBubdh4
  — Pirates (@Pirates) November 18, 2019
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• Pittsburgh Pirates Take Moment To Honor Vera Clemente

  18-11-2019 22:44
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pirates took a moment to remember Vera Clemente.Pirates alumni and the front office paused for a momenton Monday to remember the widow of Pirates’ legend Roberto Clemente.Officials gathered around the statue of Roberto Clemento.Today, Pirates alumni joined front office staff as we paused for a moment to remember Vera Clemente. pic.twitter.com/8pmWBubdh4
  — Pirates (@Pirates) November 18, 2019https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js
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• Rahmael Holt’s Cousin Charged After Witnesses Testify She May Have Hid Murder Weapon

  18-11-2019 22:43
  
  NEW KENSINGTON (KDKA) – Charges have been filed against the cousin of Rahmael Holt, the man convicted in former New Kensington Police Officer Brian Shaw’s Death.
  During Holt’s death penalty trial, in which he was found guilty and sentenced to death, KDKA’s Meghan Schiller reports several witnesses testified that they believed Holt’s cousin Lisa Harrington might have removed the murder weapon from the home Holt was staying at.#NEW Charges filed against Rahmael Holt&r
  
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• Groundbreaking Held For Facebook Broadband Project In West Virginia

  18-11-2019 22:26
  
  BECKLEY, W.Va. (AP) – A groundbreaking has been held on Facebook’s plan to expand broadband internet in West Virginia.
  Gov. Jim Justice, U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito and others attended a ceremony Monday in Beckley.
  Facebook is building a fiber optic cable network in a portion of West Virginia through a subsidiary, Middle Mile Infrastructure. The New River Project is part of the company’s larger efforts to install cable from Virginia to Ohio through the Kanawha Valley.
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• Bargains abound to help make regional snowsports more affordable

  18-11-2019 22:08 via post-gazette.com
  
  Simple tips like buying lift tickets in advance online or joining a ski club can help individuals and families save money.
  
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• Man Wanted For Kidnapping Leads Police On High-Speed Chase Through 3 Counties

  18-11-2019 21:00
  
  FAWN TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) – A man wanted for kidnapping is still on the run after he led police on a chase through multiple counties.
  Pennsylvania State Police Kittanning say 43-year-old Kirk Heath from Cranberry is wanted on multiple charges, including kidnapping. He’s accused of leading police on a high-speed chase through three continues on Sunday before fleeing on foot.
  They say he escaped in Fawn Township, Allegheny County, off Route 28 near Bull Creek Road.
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• Judge denies diocese access to children's fund

  18-11-2019 20:55 via post-gazette.com
  
  Church said fund for needy children could be used to compensate those abused by priests, but AG’s office opposed bid as ‘self-dealing’
  
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• Five Below Begins Selling Products For More Than $5

  18-11-2019 20:45
  
  By Leah Asmelash, CNN
  (CNN) — Five Below, a popular store focusing on products for $5 and under, is undergoing a colossal change: Its price point is going up for the first time in 17 years.
  No longer will the store, a bargain hunter’s dream, only sell items priced at $5 and under. Now, the store will be raising prices on certain items — including tech products and certain toys and games.
  “We’ve always done everything possible to absorb cost increases,” the com
  
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• Report: Pittsburgh Steelers WR JuJu Smith-Schuster Dealing With Concussion And Knee Injury, Not Expected To Play Against Cincinnati Bengals

  18-11-2019 20:32
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — JuJu Smith-Schuster is reportedly not expected to play this week while dealing with multiple injuries.
  According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, JuJu is working through a knee injury on top of his concussion from the Thursday Night game against the Browns.
  “On the same play he suffered a concussion against the Browns, Steelers’ WR JuJu Smith-Schuster also injured his knee and now Pittsburgh is uncertain whether he will be able to play Sunday at Cincinnati, pe
  
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• Pittsburgh Steelers WR JuJu Smith-Schuster Dealing With Concussion And Knee Injury, Uncertain To Play Against Cincinnati Bengals

  18-11-2019 20:32
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — JuJu Smith Schuster may not be able to play this week while dealing with multiple injuries.According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, JuJu is working through a knee injury on top of his concussion from the Thursday Night game against the Browns.“On the same play he suffered a concussion against the Browns, Steelers’ WR JuJu Smith-Schuster also injured his knee and now Pittsburgh is uncertain whether he will be able to play Sunday at Cincinnati, per league sour
  
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• Woman Accused Of Vandalism At Sciullo Memorial Park Held On All Charges

  18-11-2019 20:21
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A woman accused of vandalizing a park named after a fallen Pittsburgh Police officer was held on all charges.
  Police arrested 24-year-old Maya Quezada at the end of October when they allegedly caught her in the act of spraying graffiti on a wall under the Bloomfield Bridge.
  (Source: Allegheny County)
  The wall is part of the park named in honor of fallen Pittsburgh Police Officer Paul Sciullo II, who was killed in the line of duty in Stanton Heights in 2009.
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• Pitt Football QB Kenny Pickett and DT Jaylen Twyman Named ACC Players Of The Week

  18-11-2019 20:19
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — After an overtime win against North Carolina last week, two Panthers are taking home ACC accolades.Quarterback Kenny Pickett was named the ACC QB of the week after throwing for 359 yards and scoring three total touchdowns against UNC.“ ACC QB of the WeekKenny Pickett25-for-41, 359 yards, 1 TD53 rushing yards, 2 TD412 yards of total offense #H2P” ACC QB of the WeekKenny Pickett | @kennypickett10 25-for-41, 359 yards, 1 TD53 rushing yards, 2 TD412 yards of tot
  
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• Man Accused Of Beheading Roommate Sentenced To Life In Prison For Reason Of Mental Illness

  18-11-2019 20:14
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The man accused in the murder and dismemberment of his roommate in Carrick last year will spend the rest of his life behind bars.
  John Dickinson, 43, has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for reason of mental illness. He pleaded guilty Monday morning in court.BREAKING: John Dickinson sentenced to life in prison w/out parole for reason of mental illness. Dickinson killed Kevin Thompson in June 2018 in Carrick. @KDKA
  — Lindsay Ward (@LindsayWardTV) Nov
  
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• DUI Charge Against State Rep. From Monroeville Dropped

  18-11-2019 19:44
  
  ENOLA, Pa. (KDKA/AP) – Authorities have dropped a charge of driving under the influence against a state lawmaker whose blood-alcohol level was below Pennsylvania’s legal limit for driving.
  Court records indicated the allegation against 26-year-old Democratic Rep. Brandon Markosek was withdrawn on Monday, and he pleaded guilty to a speeding citation.
  An East Pennsboro Township Police officer pulled Markosek over on Sept. 28 just outside of Harrisburg.
  According to the criminal complai
  
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• NFL Flexes Rematch Of Pittsburgh Steelers And Cleveland Browns To 1:00 P.M. Start

  18-11-2019 19:30
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — In less than two weeks, the Steelers and Browns was square off in an AFC North rematch at Heinz Field, but with a new start time.The NFL decided to flex the start time from 4:25 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. That game will be aired on KDKA, with full pre and post game coverage.“Kickoff time for our Dec. 1 game vs. the Browns has been moved to 1 p.m. at Heinz Field.”Kickoff time for our Dec. 1 game vs. the Browns has been moved to 1 p.m. at Heinz Field.
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• Chick-fil-A Will No Longer Donate To Anti-LGBTQ Organizations

  18-11-2019 19:20
  
  By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business
  (CNN) — Chick-fil-A is making major changes to its charitable foundation, ending donations to two organizations that have been criticized for being anti-LGBTQ.
  The fast food chain announced Monday that beginning next year it will only donate to a certain group of charities. That list no longer includes the Salvation Army and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA). Both organizations have taken controversial stands on homosexuality and same-sex marriage.
  
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• ‘I Can’t Wait To Dive In’ Pittsburgh Pirates Introduce Ben Cherington As New General Manager

  18-11-2019 19:09
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — After naming Travis Williams as the new Pirates President last month, the next key to the front office is in place.
  The Pittsburgh Pirates introduced new general manager Ben Cherington to the media Monday afternoon at a press conference at PNC Park. Pirates owner Bob Nutting and president Travis Williams introduced Cherington at the meeting.Watch Full Ben Cherington Introductory Press Conference Here:The Pirates front office was very pleased to name Cherington as their
  
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• Killer who dismembered Carrick man pleads guilty but mentally ill

  18-11-2019 19:04 via post-gazette.com
  
  John Dickinson admitted he killed Kevin Thompson, 46, a water truck driver for a well service company, in May 2018 at his Carrick  home.
  
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• Detroit police officer testifies against Chelsa Wagner

  18-11-2019 19:02 via post-gazette.com
  
  Chelsa Wagner’s lawyer asked the police officer to confirm that he saw a handcuffed Khari Mosley as a threat.
  
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• Police Release Surveillance Image Of Suspect Wanted In Deadly Wilkinsburg Home Invasion

  18-11-2019 18:44
  
  WILKINSBURG (KDKA) — Allegheny County Police are asking the public for help identifying one of the suspects wanted in a home invasion and fatal shooting last week in Wilkinburg.
  Police have released a surveillance image of him.
  (Source: Allegheny County)
  During the home invasion Thursday night, three men, a woman and a baby were held at gunpoint by two men who forced their way into the home on Woodlawn Avenue.
  One of the man was shot and killed by the armed suspects, who then ran from the
  
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• Black Friday 2019: Plan Your Shopping Strategy

  18-11-2019 18:27
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Black Friday shoppers mean business, and that means you should too. Plan ahead and beat your competing shoppers by looking at the links below.
  We’ve selected some local shopping centers where you can cash in on deals at some of your favorite stores.
  MALLS/OUTLETS:Beaver Valley Mall: Website | Holiday Hours
  Ross Park Mall: Website | Facebook | Hours
  Grove City Premium Outlets: Website | Facebook | Hours
  South Hills Village: Website | Facebook | Hours
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Second Half Of November Looking Warmer Than First Half

  18-11-2019 17:04
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — There will be partly to mostly cloudy skies through today with highs near 50.
  It appears the back half of the month of November will be significantly warmer than the first half.Currently, Pittsburgh is running minus 9.2 degrees cooler than the average monthly average temperature.If the month ended today, you’d have to go all the way back to 1976 for the last time the month of November was this cold.It would also be the fifth coldest November on record.
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• Ben Cherington Officially Named Pirates’ New General Manager

  18-11-2019 16:44
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pittsburgh Pirates have officially named Ben Cherington their new general manager.
  He is the 13th general manager in the history of the Pirates organization.OFFICIAL: The Pirates name Ben Cherington as General Manager of the organization.
  Release: https://t.co/HrfcLMpDkc pic.twitter.com/SRrnthhqrJ
  — Pirates (@Pirates) November 18, 2019
  Cherington has more than 20 years of experience in baseball operations, including 17 with the Boston Red Sox. He served as gen
  
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• Pa. settles class-action claim with death row inmates to end solitary confinement, other policies

  18-11-2019 16:25 via post-gazette.com
  
  The lawsuit was filed in January 2018 by five inmates on death row against the corrections department seeking a permanent injunction.
  
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• Report: 60% of U.S. Superfund sites imperiled by climate change

  18-11-2019 16:10 via post-gazette.com
  
  A GAO report says the sites are vulnerable to natural disasters, and the Trump administration is not helping the problem.
  
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• Water Main Break Causing Road To Crumble In Elliott

  18-11-2019 16:03
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A water main break is causing a road to crumble in the city’s Elliott section this morning.
  Crews were called to Weaver Street and Noblestown Road around 9:30 a.m.
  Part of the road is beginning to crumble.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Steve Willing)
  Firefighters are on the scene making sure traffic can navigate the area.
  Officials have not yet said what caused the break or how long it will take to fix.
  Stay with KDKA for the latest on this developing story.
  
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• Water Main Break Causes Road To Crumble In Elliott

  18-11-2019 16:03
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A water main break caused the road to crumble in the city’s Elliott section this morning.
  Crews were called to Weaver Street and Noblestown Road around 9:30 a.m.
  Part of the road was beginning to crumble.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Steve Willing)
  Firefighters on the scene made sure traffic could navigate the area.
  PWSA said they didn’t think the break would result in an outage.
  UPDATE: Noblestown Rd (Weaver – S Main) is expected to reopen to t
  
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• PTL Links: November 18, 2019

  18-11-2019 15:04
  
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:The Waterfront
  Symphony Splendor House Tour
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  Dr. Mike Hutchinson at Animal General
  Peoples Gas Holiday Market
  PTL Puppy Penguin on Facebook
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• It takes a 'Neighborhood' as 'A Beautiful Day' film gets special debut screening in New York City

  18-11-2019 15:02 via post-gazette.com
  
  Among the Pittsburgh guests were Joanne Rogers and David Newell Sunday evening.
  
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• Police: Registered Sex Offender Wanted In Connecticut Flees Duquesne Traffic Stop, Causes Crash

  18-11-2019 14:50
  
  DUQUESNE, Pa. (KDKA) — A registered sex offender wanted in Connecticut is now facing a long list of charges here in the Pittsburgh-area after police say he sped away from a traffic stop and caused a crash that injured another person.
  According to Allegheny County Police, it all started just before 11:10 p.m. Sunday when a Duquesne Police officer tried to pull the suspect over at Grant Avenue and Duquesne Boulevard (Route 837) for a motor vehicle code violation.
  Police say the driver or the
  
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• Police: Sex offender living in Hazelwood, wanted in Conn., flees Duquesne traffic stop and crashes

  18-11-2019 14:39 via post-gazette.com
  
  Daniel DiSiero is accused of driving 90 mph the wrong way on Route 837 and critically injuring a 45-year-old driver headed the other way.
  
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• A cold night out, waiting for the cutest owl in the world to show up

  18-11-2019 14:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Local owl-watch station in Sewickley, one of 125 in North America, provides data on northern saw-whet owls and their habitat. 
  
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• China economic slowdown could have significant impact on Pa. colleges

  18-11-2019 13:30 via post-gazette.com
  
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• Us: Steep streets are a Pittsburgh way of life

  18-11-2019 13:15 via post-gazette.com
  
  Pittsburgh knows that Canton Avenue in Beechview is the steepest street in the mainland USA. Now check out Dornbush Street in East Hills. 
  
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• Treating low back pain

  18-11-2019 13:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Surgery should be the last choice to treat low back pain, pain specialists say.
  
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• For some with arachnoiditis, back pain is trapped in the spinal cord

  18-11-2019 13:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Rare nerve injury is a challenge for patients and pain specialists. Treatment can involve the latest in spinal cord stimulation devices.
  
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• Launching a run for Congress, Jerry Dickinson wants a new progressive energy in Washington

  18-11-2019 12:45 via post-gazette.com
  
  The 33-year-old law professor, challenging 24-year Democratic incumbent Mike Doyle, believes Pittsburgh needs a better vision in Congress.
  
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• Police Seek Hit-And-Run Driver, Victim Found Unconscious Lying On Homewood Crosswalk

  18-11-2019 12:38
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A man is in critical condition after being stuck in a hit-and-run crash in Homewood early this morning.
  According to Pittsburgh Public Safety officials, EMS crews were called to the intersection of Fifth and Frankstown Avenues at 4:40 a.m.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  They found a man lying in the crosswalk. He was unconscious.
  He was rushed to the hospital and last listed in critical condition.
  Police say the driver did not stay at the scene.
  The vehicle, described as being da
  
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• Walkabout: 'American Factory' portends grim future of jobs in America

  18-11-2019 12:30 via post-gazette.com
  
  Screening of documentary in Braddock one of six on national tour to raise awareness about automation  
  
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• Study debunks myth about safety for backseat passengers

  18-11-2019 12:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  For those who think not wearing a seat belt is OK because “the backseat is safer,” think again, study says.
  
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• State gives $500K to 'rebuild' street next to Hunt Armory

  18-11-2019 12:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  The city says it still needs a few million to begin building an indoor hockey rink.
  
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• 2 People Injured In Multi-Vehicle Crash In Duquesne

  18-11-2019 08:02
  
  DUQUESNE, Pa. (KDKA) — At least two people were injured in a crash in Duquesne late Sunday night.
  It happened on Duquesne Boulevard (Route 837), in front of Nicholas Auto Sales and just a few hundred feet away from the entrance to Kennywood.
  At least two vehicles were involved, an SUV and a sedan. Both were badly damaged. There also appeared to be damage to at least one utility pole.
  Photo Credit: Dennis Lane/KDKA
  Part of Duquesne Boulevard was shut down following the crash. It remained cl
  
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• ‘She Was A Gracious Lady:’ Pittsburgh Remembers, Honors Vera Clemente

  18-11-2019 06:12
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — They say that standing beside every great man is a great woman.Vera Clemente married Roberto Clemente in 1963.When he died in 1972, she raised their three sons and continued his legacy helping those who were less fortunate.Former Pirate Steve Blass was a friend and teammate, he remembers Vera Clemente’s dignity and strength.“She was perfect, perfect wife, companion, person for Roberto,” he said. “We got to know her, she was a gracious lady.&rdquo
  
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• Your guide to ski resorts in the region

  18-11-2019 06:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Lift prices will increase slightly this season at most of the resorts. Seven Springs has the most expensive adult weekend ticket at $89.
  
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• Better snowmaking, better skiing expected this winter at region's resorts

  18-11-2019 06:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Most of the improvements to the region’s resorts were made to the mountain infrastructure to improve the skiing experience.
  
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• Residents Of Nob Hill Apartments Without Running Water

  18-11-2019 05:58
  
  SCOTT TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — Residents of a Scott Township apartment building say they haven’t had running water in almost two days.The Nob Hill Apartments off of Swallow Hill Road allegedly lost water Saturday when one of their private lines started leaking.Penn-American Water says it is apartment management’s responsibility to restore the water.Fire crews brought a water buffalo to the property Saturday and re-filled it Sunday evening.Residents say the water is not drinkable.&ldqu
  
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• Murrysville Police Warn Residents Of Car Break-Ins

  18-11-2019 03:03
  
  MURRYSVILLE (KDKA) — Murrysville Police are reminding residents to make sure they lock their car doors.According to the Murrysville Police Department’s Facebook page, several cars had items stolen from them on Saturday night.“All these thefts were from unlocked vehicles and could have been prevented by locking doors,” the post said.No suspects have been named.
  
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