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• Woman Arrested For Threatening To Stab Port Authority Bus Driver

  23-11-2019 23:55
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — One woman was arrested after pulling a knife and threatening to stab a Port Authority bus driver Friday afternoon.According to police, Micaiah Rule was attempting to pay the fare when the farebox timed out. As the driver attempted to explain to her how the box worked, she allegedly pulled out a knife, put it to the driver’s stomach and said “I will kill you.”She then exited the bus and fled down Perrysville Avenue.Police searched the bus but did not fi
  
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• Report: 33 Players Fined Or Disciplined For Actions In Steelers-Browns Brawl

  23-11-2019 23:25
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — While the suspensions for Maurkice Pouncey, Myles Garrett, and Larry Ogunkobi have grabbed the headlines, 30 other players are facing fines for their actions in the Steelers-Browns brawl.
  According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, 21 Steelers and 12 Browns are facing fines or suspensions, including Garrett, Pouncey, and Ogunkobi.Full list of discipline, from the November 14 Steelers-Browns altercation: pic.twitter.com/pomGnc6HYX
  — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) Novem
  
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• Penn State Can’t Complete The Comeback, Lose To Ohio State 28-17

  23-11-2019 22:46
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – J.K. Dobbins rushed for 157 yards and two touchdowns and No. 2 Ohio State locked up the Big Ten East title Saturday, surviving its first real test of the season with a 28-17 victory over No. 9 Penn State.
  The Buckeyes held on after Penn State (9-2, 7-2 Big Ten) took advantage of two second-half turnovers to climb back into the game in the third quarter after going down 21-0.
  The Buckeyes (10-0, 8-0 Big Ten) were clinging to a 21-17 lead early in the fourth quarter whe
  
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• Mother Of Man Arrested In Carrick Double Shooting Charged With Lying To Police

  23-11-2019 22:37
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Andrea Suhoski, mother of Cody Smith who was arrested in connection to a double shooting in Carrick, has been charged with lying to police.According to Police, Suhoski was questioned on November 18 at her place of employment regarding the whereabouts of her son.During the interview, police asked her if she had been in touch with him and she said she had not spoken with him. She added that he did not have a phone and she was unable to get him a new one.Suhoski also state
  
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• City controller Michael Lamb announces endorsements for state auditor general 2020 bid

  23-11-2019 22:15 via post-gazette.com
  
  Mr. Lamb spoke at the Steamfitters Local 449 hall to tout endorsements from several unions as well as a number of local and state lawmakers 
  
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• Mountaineers Struggle In The Red Zone, Fall To Oklahoma State 20-13

  23-11-2019 22:09
  
  MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) – Dru Brown threw two touchdown passes in his first start, Chuba Hubbard surpassed 100 yards rushing for the ninth consecutive game and No. 22 Oklahoma State beat West Virginia 20-13 on Saturday.
  Brown and national rushing leader Hubbard generated just enough offense for the Cowboys (8-3, 5-3 Big 12, No. 21 CFP), who won their fourth straight.
  Hubbard ran 26 times for 106 yards, far below his 173-yard average, but he showed off his receiving skills.
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• Man Arrested For Fleeing Scene Of An Accident While Driving On A Suspended License

  23-11-2019 21:43
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Following an accident that left one person injured, a man has been arrested for fleeing the scene and driving on a suspended license.According to Pittsburgh Police, on October 13, Warren Thompson failed to stop at a red light on Chestnut Street and hit a vehicle that was turning on to Chestnut Street.The driver that was struck was trapped inside the vehicle and eventually transported to a local hospital and treated for injuries.Witnesses that saw the crash reported that
  
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• Hill District Homicide Fugitive Arraigned In Pittsburgh

  23-11-2019 20:07
  
  PITTSBURGH(KDKA)–A fugitive wanted in connection with a Hill District homicide has been returned to Pittsburgh to face charges.United States Marshals arrested Jalaspian Charles, a 32-year-old Pittsburgh native, in Denver in late October.Charles is accused of fatally shooting a 34-year-old man and injuring a 15-year-old on Chauncey Drive on Memorial Day.
  He was arraigned early Saturday.
  The U.S. Marshals Western Pennsylvania Fugitive Task Force learned that Charles was in the Denver area an
  
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• Reports: Steelers QB Mason Rudolph Fined $50,000 After Brawl With Cleveland Browns

  23-11-2019 19:13
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)–RapSheet is quoting sources as saying that Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph has been fined $50,000 for his role in the fight between the Steelers and Cleveland Browns.
  Cleveland Browns defensive lineman Myles Garrett ripped off Rudolph’s helmet and hit the quarterback in the head with it.
  Maurkice Pouncey tackled Garrett after the play.
  Garrett, teammate Larry Ogunjobi and Pouncey were ejected.
  Pouncey kicked Garrett in the head.
  The NFL reportedly foun
  
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• ‘Severe Medical Emergency’ Delays Port Authority T Service

  23-11-2019 16:23
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)-The Allegheny County Port Authority is experiencing delays to T service.
  “Due to an event impacting rail car access to South Hills Village, all light rail service is experiencing heavy delays,” according to a post on the Port Authority website.These delays are still in effect. There are bus shuttles available between Washington Junction and South Hills Village. https://t.co/N1NZMfB1Cx
  — Port Authority Alerts (@PghTransitAlert) November 23, 2019
  
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• Man Hit , Killed By T-Train At South Hills Village Station Identified

  23-11-2019 16:23
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)–The Allegheny County Medical Examiner has identified the man found on the T-tracks at the South Hills Village station.
  A train operator spotted Mark Stephen Setar, 56, of Canonsburg, lying on the tracks Saturday morning.
  Allegheny County Homicide detectives are investigating, but suspect Setar was likely struck by a train before the second operator found him.More details will be released after Port Authority Police and Allegheny County Police review video surveillance cam
  
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• Man Hit , Killed By T-Train At South Hills Village Station

  23-11-2019 16:23
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)–Allegheny County Homicide detectives are investigating the death of a man hit by a T-train at the South Hills Village station Saturday morning.
  Police and EMS responded when a Port Authority T-Operator noticed a man lying on the tracks.
  The victim is identified as a 56-year-old man.
  According to police, he was likely struck by a train and discovered by the next operator.
  The circumstances surrounding the man’s death are being investigated.
  More details will be relea
  
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• Man Hit And Killed By T-Train At South Hills Village Station Identified

  23-11-2019 16:23
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)–The Allegheny County Medical Examiner has identified the man found on the T-tracks at the South Hills Village station.
  A train operator spotted Mark Stephen Setar, 56, of Canonsburg, lying on the tracks Saturday morning.
  Allegheny County Homicide detectives are investigating, but suspect Setar was likely struck by a train before the second operator found him.More details will be released after Port Authority Police and Allegheny County Police review video surveillance cam
  
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• Former county chief sheriff's deputy sues for discrimination

  23-11-2019 15:51 via post-gazette.com
  
  Westmoreland commissioners repeatedly refused requests by Sheriff Held to increase her pay to the same levels as men with similar roles.
  
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• Flu Season Underway Early, Affecting Older Adults, Young Children Most

  23-11-2019 15:43
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)–Flu season is getting an early start in some parts of the country this year and it’s hitting older adults and children under four the hardest.
  “Nationally, ILI activity has been at or above baseline for two weeks; however, the amount of influenza activity across the country varies, with the south and parts of the west seeing elevated activity while other parts of the country are still seeing low activity,” according to the CDC website.
  The latest #FluVie
  
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• Ski Season Kicks Off At Seven Springs And Hidden Valley

  23-11-2019 14:30
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)–Seven Springs and Hidden Valley have snow!
  The ski resorts officially opened for the season Saturday.
  Both resorts have been making enough snow to welcome skiers and snowboarders.
  The first runs began at 9:00 a.m.
  
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• Lumaze Brings Holiday Lights Indoors

  23-11-2019 14:25
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)–Looking for something to do for the holidays?  A new indoor festival is open in Pittsburgh.
  Lumaze is located at 31st Street Studios.
  Unlike other similar outdoor festivals, Lumaze  is an indoor light display with more than one million lights along with other holiday activities.
  Lumaze runs through January 4th.
  
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• “Turkey Bowl” On Tap For North Hills Youth Football

  23-11-2019 14:02
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)–North Hills Youth Football is hosting its first “Turkey Bowl.”
  The event raises money for new safety equipment for youth football players.
  It’s being held at McKnight Village Field in Ross Township.
  Some former Steelers players will make guest appearances.
  The “Turkey Bowl” runs from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday.
   
  
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• Police: T may have struck man found near South Hills Village

  23-11-2019 13:53 via post-gazette.com
  
  The discovery of the body caused delays along the T lines from the South Hills.
  
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• Man found dead on T tracks identified as Canonsburg resident

  23-11-2019 13:53 via post-gazette.com
  
  The discovery of the body caused delays along the T lines from the South Hills.
  
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• Body on tracks disrupts T service; buses also detoured Downtown

  23-11-2019 13:53 via post-gazette.com
  
  The discovery of the body caused delays along the T lines from the South Hills.
  
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• Hill District Future Topic Of Community Meeting

  23-11-2019 13:43
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)–The Urban Redevelopment Authority wants community input on the Hill District’s future.
  The URA is hosting a meeting Saturday to get feedback on the redevelopment of Centre Avenue.
  Presentations from 11 potential developers will be followed by a community briefing.
  The developers are looking to help revitalize various publicly-owned sites along the Centre Avenue corridor.
  The meeting is being held at the Jeron X. Grayson Center on Enoch Street.
   
  
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• Divided task force: Abolish reports by grand juries

  23-11-2019 13:30 via post-gazette.com
  
  Majority says grand juries run risk of violating constitutional rights to reputations
  
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• RAD passes 2020 budget, awards $109.5 million in grants to nonprofits

  23-11-2019 13:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  For first time, RAD funds August Wilson House in the Hill District, a women’s choir called Belle Voci and Guardians of Sound 
  
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• RAD board awards $109.5 million in grants to nonprofits

  23-11-2019 13:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  For first time, RAD funds August Wilson House in the Hill District, a women’s choir called Belle Voci and Guardians of Sound 
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Chilly With Rain And A Mix Of Snow Overnight

  23-11-2019 12:34
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)–It’s a cold start in the low 20s across the map! Rain will be moving in around 4:00 pm from the south bringing around a quarter of an inch.
  Overnight some snow will mix in with colder air moving in on the backside of that system so tomorrow morning ridges could have around an inch but the rest of us less than an inch of snow.
  KDKA Meterologist Mary Ours says we dry out through tomorrow with highs only in the low 40s with northwesterly winds keeping us chilly through
  
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• ‘Wow, This Is Going To Be Fun’: Adam Lambert Leaves Pittsburgh Impressed After Light Up Night Concert

  23-11-2019 05:52
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Adam Lambert stole the show on Light Up Night, headlining the day’s concerts and helping kick off the holiday season in Pittsburgh.
  The pop star was in town Friday weeks after the release of his new EP “Velvet: Side A.” He is also on a break from touring as the lead singer of Queen.
  Lambert was the main attraction for the city’s Light Up Night music events.
  “I had no idea the city was going to come out like this tonight,” Lambert said
  
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• ‘All Of The Lights Are Beautiful’: Christmas Tree Lightings Brighten Holiday Mood At Pittsburgh’s Light Up Night

  23-11-2019 05:41
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The city of Pittsburgh is officially ready for the holidays.
  Streets all around downtown Pittsburgh were packed on Friday night with people wanting to see all the Christmas tree lightings.
  It was the 104th year for the lighting of the tree at the City County Building, a tradition Pittsburghers have made their own.
  WATCH: The City County Christmas Tree lit by city officials.“I think it’s a great tree, very nicely done,” Tin Ennis said. “I like all
  
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• Penguins Pull Away In Third To Beat Devils

  23-11-2019 04:03
  
  PITTSBURGH (AP) – Jared McCann and John Marino scored 25 seconds apart in the third period to boost the Pittsburgh Penguins past the New Jersey Devils 4-1 on Friday night.
  Jake Guentzel picked up his team-leading 11th goal for Pittsburgh and Dominik Kahun added his sixth of the season as the Penguins snapped a four-game winless streak at home against New Jersey.
  Tristan Jarry trimmed his goals-against average to 1.81 by stopping 36 shots, weathering an early second-period surge from the De
  
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• Tshiebwe Notches Double-Double, WVU Beats Boston U. 69-44

  23-11-2019 03:56
  
  MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) – Oscar Tshiebwe scored 21 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for his second double-double of the season and West Virginia rolled to a 69-44 win against Boston University on Friday night.
  Jermaine Haley added 13 points and Derek Culver scored 10 for West Virginia (4-0).
  Walter Whyte scored 13 points and Jonas Harper had 10 for the Terriers (3-3).
  The Mountaineers scored the first 11 points of the game and led by as many as 18 midway through the first half. They extended
  
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• Know The Score: Nov. 22, 2019

  23-11-2019 03:43
  
  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:
  Thomas Jefferson 28, Erie Cathedral Prep 13
  
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• 3 Transported To Hospital After Multi-Vehicle Crash On Route 30 In Latrobe

  23-11-2019 03:38
  
  LATROBE, Pa. (KDKA) — Three people were transported to the hospital after a major multi-vehicle crash on Route 30 in Latrobe.
  Officials were called to the scene Friday on Route 30 at Beatty County Road for the two-car crash.
  (Photo Credit: Youngstown Volunteer Fire Station 39)
  There was one case of entrapment.
  Officials successfully handled the entrapment case.
  There was no update available on the individuals’ transported.
  
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• Point Park cancels musical due to student concerns over racist content

  23-11-2019 02:54 via post-gazette.com
  
  “Adding Machine: A Musical” was dropped by the dean of the Conservatory of Performing Arts after complaints voiced at a town hall meeting.
  
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• Report: Steelers Linebacker Anthony Chickillo Will Not Be Punished By NFL

  23-11-2019 02:40
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Steelers linebacker Anthony Chickillo reportedly will not be punished by the NFL after he was arrested for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend.
  The Athletic’s Mark Kaboly reported Friday that the NFL cleared Chickillo “because of insufficient evidence and the investigation is now closed with no punishment.”The NFL has cleared Steelers LB Anthony Chickillo because of insufficient evidence and the investigation is now closed with no punishment, according
  
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• SWAT Seizes Large Amounts Of Heroin, Crack Cocaine, Marijuana And Weapons In Major Hazelwood Drugs Bust

  23-11-2019 02:09
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police investigators arrested eight people after a raid on a home on Winston Street around 6 a.m. on Thursday.
  Pittsburgh SWAT officers and Zone 4 detectives found three guns, including a semi-automatic rifle, and bullets. They also discovered large amounts of heroin, crack cocaine, marijuana, a narcotics packaging station and hundreds of dollars in cash.(Photo Credit: Pittsburgh Bureau of Police)
  A vehicle outside the home contained large amoun
  
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• ‘This Is Something We Need To Do’: Pa. Gov. Wolf Authorizes $3 Million Study on Health Impacts Of Fracking

  23-11-2019 01:32
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (KDKA) — Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf says his administration will spend $3 million to explore the potential health impacts of the natural gas industry.
  These planned studies come on the heels of the families of young adults stricken by Ewing sarcoma petitioning the state for a study of the potential health impacts of shale gas drilling.
  “This is something we need to do,” Gov. Wolf said. “We need to understand the science. We need to make sure that if there&
  
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• Andrew McCutchen Volunteers With 412 Food Rescue

  23-11-2019 01:13
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — At Consumer Fresh Produce in the Strip District, dozens of cases of food were delivered to families in need, and there was even a special guest Friday morning to help.
  Former Pirates player, Andrew McCutchen, was all smiles as he carried several crates of fresh fruits and vegetables.
  “They don’t look at me as necessarily a baseball player, they look at me as just a person,” said McCutchen.
  He was volunteering for the 412 Food Rescue, an organization th
  
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• Police investigate shooting in Wilmerding

  23-11-2019 01:01 via post-gazette.com
  
  Allegheny County police charged Darrell Pettis, of Wilmerding, with tampering with evidence and gun offenses. 
  
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• All Christmas Trees Throughout Downtown Pittsburgh Are Officially Lit For The Holiday Season

  23-11-2019 00:56
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)–  Thousands of people are DowntownPittsburgh for Light Up Night and the festivities are already underway.
  Market Square is buzzing with holiday treats and all the shops are open despite the fire at Wingharts earlier this week.
  The BNY Mellon tree was lit around 5:45 p.m. earlier today. 
  At PPG Place, the crowd is wrapped around the entire rink as skaters put on a dazzling show.
  Many are looking forward to skating for the first time ever as Pittsburgh kick-offs t
  
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• Shaler Street Bridge opened to traffic

  23-11-2019 00:55 via post-gazette.com
  
  Construction on the bridge began in September when crews closed it for demolition work. 
  
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• Repairs To Fix Downtown Pittsburgh Sinkhole May Take Months

  23-11-2019 00:37
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The city now says it is going to take months to make repairs and fill the sinkhole that opened in downtown Pittsburgh.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  On Oct. 28, a massive sinkhole opened up, swallowing the back half of a Port Authority bus and nearly a car with it.
  Public safety officials first estimated repairs would take eight weeks, meaning the project would wrap up in December.Now we’are learning it could take several months as repairs are going slower than anticipated
  
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• Too Close To Call: Election Results In Westmoreland County Lead To Special Way To Break The Tie

  23-11-2019 00:21
  
  GREENSBURG (KDKA) — “Jason Marshall gets number 2. Jason Pelligrini gets number 1,” intones the reader of the little red pills.
  No, this not a special form of bingo.
  It’s Beth Lechman, Westmoreland County Election Director and her team, determining the winners in a number of municipal elections where candidates tied in the final vote count.
  “There’s normally a tie for every election,” Lechman told KDKA political editor Jon Delano on Friday. “At lea
  
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• Jaime Feden’s Friends, Family And Police Reflect On Her Death

  23-11-2019 00:08
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Jaime Feden’s aunt told KDKA the family is still trying to wrap their heads around what happened.
  “I always found her to be a very lovely person,” said Bethel Park Police Chief Timothy O’Connor.
  Bethel Park Police Chief O’Connor said he saw 33-year-old Jaime Feden from time to time. He got the call from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Thursday night that her remains had been identified.
  “We are relieved to know that they wer
  
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• Friends And Family Of Bethel Park Woman Allegedly Killed In Nevada Desert By Boyfriend Remain In Disbelief

  23-11-2019 00:08
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The friends and family of the Bethel Park woman allegedly killed by her boyfriend are still in disbelief after her body found in the Nevada desert was positively identified.
  Jaime Feden’s aunt told KDKA the family is still trying to wrap their heads around what happened.
  “I always found her to be a very lovely person,” said Bethel Park Police Chief Timothy O’Connor.
  Bethel Park Police Chief O’Connor said he saw 33-year-old Jaime Feden
  
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• Deck The Halls: Growing Number Of People Turning To Professional Decorators For The Holidays

  23-11-2019 00:01
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — It’s that time of year again: Time to deck your halls.
  But if you don’t want to deck them yourself, there are a growing number of professional holiday decorators in Pittsburgh who will do the “decking” for you.
  KDKA’s Kym Gable followed along on a job with “That’s So Claudie.”
  Claudine O’Connell is a local designer who specializes in unique holiday designs that fit each family’s personality and budget.One of he
  
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