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• City begins design for pedestrian bridge between Brighton Heights and Riverview Park

  24-11-2019 23:51 via post-gazette.com
  
  Pittsburgh will use a $200,000 grant to begin design of a pedestrian/bicyclist bridge to replace the Davis Avenue Bridge above Woods Run.
  
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• Strong Winds May Keep Iconic Balloons Grounded In Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

  24-11-2019 23:27
  
  (CNN) — It’s a time-honored tradition for many to watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, but this year it could be missing a key element: its 16 giant character balloons.
  Officials in New York City may have to ground the iconic balloons due to windy conditions. They cannot be flown when sustained winds exceed 23 mph and gusts exceed 34 mph, per city regulations.
  In 1997, the iconic Cat in the Hat balloon injured four people after being overtaken by strong winds. The followin
  
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• Strong Winds May Keep Iconic Balloons Flying In Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

  24-11-2019 23:27
  
  (CNN) — It’s a time-honored tradition for many to watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, but this year it could be missing a key element: its 16 giant character balloons.
  Officials in New York City may have to ground the iconic balloons due to windy conditions. They cannot be flown when sustained winds exceed 23 mph and gusts exceed 34 mph, per city regulations.
  In 1997, the iconic Cat in the Hat balloon injured four people after being overtaken by strong winds. The followin
  
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• Hodges Replaces Rudolph At Quarterback, Steelers Beat Bengals 16-10

  24-11-2019 22:48
  
  CINCINNATI (AP) – Devlin “Duck” Hodges took over for struggling Mason Rudolph and threw a 79-yard touchdown pass Sunday, sparking the depleted Pittsburgh Steelers to a 16-10 victory that kept the Cincinnati Bengals the only winless team in the NFL.
  Hodges connected with James Washington on the game-turning play in the third quarter, leaving Pittsburgh (6-5) with a quarterback decision as it moves forward without Ben Roethlisberger.
  The Steelers’ defense has steadied them
  
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• One Person Injured In Two-Vehicle, Rollover Crash In Fayette County

  24-11-2019 22:43
  
  BULLSKIN TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) — One person was transported to the hospital following a two-vehicle crash in Fayette County on Tuesday.According to the Pennsylvania State Police, just before 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, a car was turning onto Pleasant Valley Road and collided with another vehicle, causing it to drive off the road and into a ditch, rolling over two times.The driver of the car that rolled over was taken to the hospital with injuries to their ankle and neck.The severity of the injuries
  
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• Couple Gets Engaged At Light Up Night In Surprise Proposal

  24-11-2019 22:28
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — When Kimberly Oesterling and David Furka of Butler planned to go to Light Up Night with friends it was supposed to just be a fun night with a group of friends to celebrate the start of the Christmas season in Pittsburgh.What Kimberly didn’t know that more than just the trees would light up that night.Just like the trees around the city, Kimberly’s face lit up when her boyfriend David dropped to one knee and asked her to spend forever with him.“He had i
  
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• Man Arrested After Allegedly Hitting Officer While DUI At Light Up Night

  24-11-2019 21:03
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A man was arrested after he allegedly struck a deputy while driving under the influence during Light Up Night.
  According to an Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office deputy, he was working Light Up Night at the intersection of Fort Duquesne Boulevard and Stanwix Street Friday night.
  The deputy says the driver of a vehicle, Adam Martin, asked for directions to Latrobe, but the officer said he couldn’t give directions because of the heavy traffic. Martin was eventu
  
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• 5 Dead In Ohio Wrong-Way Crash

  24-11-2019 20:32
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA/AP) – Five people are dead following a wrong-way crash in Belmont County, Ohio.
  The Ohio State Highway Patrol says five people are dead after a wrong-way crash on Ohio State Route 7 in Pease Township about an hour from Pittsburgh, CBS affiliate WTRF reports.The two-vehicle crash involved a sedan with two people inside and an SUV with four people inside, according to WTRF. The sedan was reportedly driving southbound in the northbound lanes before the fatal crash around 11:1
  
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• Cleveland Browns Fans Use Helmet To Hit Pittsburgh Steelers QB Mason Rudolph Piñata

  24-11-2019 19:41
  
  CLEVELAND (KDKA) – A group of Cleveland Browns fans are going viral for using a helmet to smash a Mason Rudolph piñata.
  Cleveland.com shared the video on Twitter of Browns fans hitting a Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph piñata with a helmet.
  Cleveland’s newest game: Mason Rudolph piñata. pic.twitter.com/qxst1rSwzS
  — clevelanddotcom (@clevelanddotcom) November 24, 2019
  The video comes as the NFL is still handing down fines after a brawl between
  
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• Town Throws Parade For 3-Year-Old Boy Doctors Said Wouldn’t Live Past His 2nd Birthday

  24-11-2019 19:17
  
  (CNN) — Brittany Stineman was told her son wouldn’t make it to see his second birthday. But little Nash turned 3, and they celebrated by throwing him a birthday parade.
  Nash has a rare neuromuscular disease known as SMARD, or spinal muscular atrophy with respiratory distress. The disease causes muscular weakness and a sudden inability to breathe in infants. It has no cure or treatment.
  Because of his weakened immune system, Nash cannot be around many people to have what some may thin
  
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• Teen Dies After Hunting Accident In Western Pa.

  24-11-2019 18:57
  
  HARMONSBURG, Pa. (AP) – Authorities say a man died following a hunting accident in western Pennsylvania over the weekend.
  State police in Meadville say 19-year-old Jacob Smith of Linesville was hunting with friends in Summit Township near the Conneaut Lake Park amusement park.
  The Crawford County coroner said Smith was removing items from a hunting sled when his shotgun accidentally went off shortly before 8:30 a.m. Saturday.
  Coroner Scott Schell told the Meadville Tribune that shotgun pel
  
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• 19-Year-Old Dies After Hunting Accident In Western Pa.

  24-11-2019 18:57
  
  HARMONSBURG, Pa. (AP) – Authorities say a man died following a hunting accident in western Pennsylvania over the weekend.
  State police in Meadville say 19-year-old Jacob Smith of Linesville was hunting with friends in Summit Township near the Conneaut Lake Park amusement park.
  The Crawford County coroner said Smith was removing items from a hunting sled when his shotgun accidentally went off shortly before 8:30 a.m. Saturday.
  Coroner Scott Schell told the Meadville Tribune that shotgun pel
  
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• State Trooper Dragged After Traffic Stop Turns Into Police Chase In Fayette County

  24-11-2019 18:20
  
  UNIONTOWN, Pa. (KDKA) – A state trooper was thrown to the ground after a traffic stop turned into a police chase in Fayette County.
  State police say they were conducting a traffic stop on Clark Street at Coolspring Street in Uniontown Sunday just before 3 a.m. after an alleged traffic violation.
  When the trooper was conducting the traffic stop, the two men inside allegedly fled at a high speed, which caused the trooper to be dragged with the vehicle and thrown to the ground.
  As the vehicle
  
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• Furry Tails: Eleven, Hunter And Sally Are Waiting For Forever Homes

  24-11-2019 18:09
  
  Are you looking to bring a pet into your home? Local animal shelters are a great place to find a furry companion. So, as part of Furry Tails, I’ll be doing an ongoing feature on adoptable pets from local animal shelters once a week. If you have room in your heart and are looking to bring a lovable ball of fur into your home, maybe one of these guys is meant to be a part of your family!_____________________________________________________________________________________
  Eleven
  Animal Friend
  
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• Commemorative Sinkhole Ornaments Ready To Roll Out

  24-11-2019 17:47
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A batch of sinkhole bus commemorative Christmas ornaments are shipping out to Pittsburghers this weekend.
  The creator, Pittsburgh-based artist Toby Atticus Fraley shared a picture on Twitter of all the 2019 Sinkhole Commemorative Ornaments ready to roll.If you ordered one of these before 8:30PM on October 30th it might be in this photo. I’m shipping these out this weekend. #Pittsburgh pic.twitter.com/YRgFWNUIoN
  — toby atticus fraley (@tobyfraley) November 23
  
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• Pitt Police Investigating After Burglar Climbs Through Window Of Off-Campus Residence

  24-11-2019 17:09
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – University of Pittsburgh Police are investigating after a burglar broke into an off-campus residence and stole cash and video games.
  Pitt Police issued a crime alert after a home on the 3600 block of Dawson Street was broken into between noon and 1:30 a.m. Friday.According to police, the victim said she wasn’t home during the burglary. She said someone entered through a bedroom window and took cash and video games from her.
  The suspect then ran.Police say there we
  
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• Man With Child, Infant In His Car Allegedly Leads Police On Chase Through Indiana Co.

  24-11-2019 15:34
  
  WHITE TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) – A man with a suspended license is accused of leading police on a chase with a 3-year-old and baby in the car.
  According to state police, 27-year-old Jerry Pierce was arrested on Friday and is facing multiple charges after police in Indiana County pulled him over and believed him to be under the influence of marijuana, as well as driving with a suspended license.
  Police say it started just before 1:45 p.m. Friday when state police tried to initiate a traffic sto
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Temperatures In The 50s To Return This Week

  24-11-2019 13:39
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – It’s a cold and soggy start to Sunday morning, with some snow showers in the mix.
  Wet roadways are expected but KDKA Meteorologist Mary Ours says it doesn’t look like the ground is warm enough for any snow accumulation as we are just above the freezing mark.
  Good morning! A cold, windy and wet start to your Sunday! You’ll see some snow flakes flying but no significant snow accumulation is expected. Tune in to @KDKA now to find out when we dry out!#upwi
  
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• 2 Injured In Early Morning Crash In Shaler

  24-11-2019 12:26
  
  SHALER TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) — Two people were taken to the hospital after a vehicle accident early Sunday morning in Shaler.
  Dispatchers say it happened just after 2:00 a.m. in the 300 block of Mount Royal Boulevard.
  Both lanes were shut down while crews investigated the incident.Officials did not yet release the conditions of the victims.Stay With KDKA For Any Updates
  
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• 2 Injured After Truck Goes Over Hillside In Shaler

  24-11-2019 12:26
  
  SHALER TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) — Two people were taken to the hospital after a vehicle accident early Sunday morning in Shaler.
  Dispatchers say it happened just after 2:00 a.m. in the 300 block of Mt. Royal Boulevard.
  (Photo Credit: Shaler Township Police/Twitter)
  According to Shaler Township Police, a vehicle went over the hill.
  Both lanes were shut down while crews investigated the incident. Allegheny County Police were also on the scene.Traffic Alert:Mt. Royal Blvd. is closed between Kenne
  
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• Lamb sees himself as a tight-lipped juror as impeachment inquiry consumes Washington

  24-11-2019 05:36 via post-gazette.com
  
  While his colleagues begin to draw conclusions, Rep. Conor Lamb, a former federal prosecutor elected last year, is withholding judgment.
  
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• Conor Lamb sees himself as tight-lipped juror as Trump impeachment inquiry consumes Washington

  24-11-2019 05:36 via post-gazette.com
  
  While his colleagues begin to draw conclusions, Rep. Conor Lamb, a former federal prosecutor elected last year, is withholding judgment.
  
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• Main entrance to the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies to reopen Tuesday

  24-11-2019 05:20 via post-gazette.com
  
  Construction crews have finished relocating and rebuilding parts of Morgan and Morganza roads as part of the new Southern Beltway project.
   
  
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• Water Main Break Shuts Down Part Of The Boulevard Of The Allies

  24-11-2019 01:59
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A water main break has shut down a portion of Boulevard of the Allies.Crews are working to fix the break and Boulevard of the Allies is shut down between Wood Street and Market Street.
  According to Duquense Light, no customers have been affected by the work and still have power.Also, businesses in the area still have water including Point Park University and Ruth’s Chris Steak House in PPG Place.It is not clear whether it was a public water line or a private water
  
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• Pittsburgh City Controller Michael Lamb Launches Campaign For Pa. Auditor General

  24-11-2019 01:52
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh’s City Controller Michael Lamb launched his campaign for Pennsylvania Auditor General on Saturday.The current Pennsylvania Auditor General Eugene DePasquale is prohibited from running for a third term.Lamb launched his campaign pledging transparency and accountability.“This office is really the public’s first line of defense against corruption,” Lamb said. “I’ve been fighting fraud and waste in government for a long time an
  
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• Penalties Doom The Panthers, Shutout 28-0 By Virginia Tech

  24-11-2019 01:36
  
  BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) – Hendon Hooker threw for 153 yards and two touchdowns to lead No. 25 Virginia Tech to a 28-0 victory over Pittsburgh on Saturday.
  Hooker threw touchdown passes to Tré Turner and Damon Hazelton, and Virginia Tech’s defense scored on a fumble return, as the Hokies (8-3, 5-2 Atlantic Coast Conference) notched their sixth win in their past seven games.
  The Virginia Tech win sets up a showdown next weekend with rival Virginia, with the victor claiming the ACC&
  
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• Hill District residents weigh in on Centre Avenue redevelopment plans

  24-11-2019 01:31 via post-gazette.com
  
  For those who missed Saturday’s meeting, the URA will hold office hours at the Carnegie Library, Hill District Branch on Nov. 25
  
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• Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium Hosting “Free For All” Through December 1

  24-11-2019 00:12
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Starting today and running through December 1, admission to the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium is free.The zoo is open starting at 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. in the fall and will be closed on Thanksgiving Day.“The Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium is offering free admission to visitors of all ages from Saturday, November 23 through Sunday, December 1 as a thank you for your support through the year,” the zoo said.
  For more information, visit the Pittsburgh
  
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