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• Helping Heroes Foundation Donates More Than 150 Easter Baskets To Fayette County CYS

  04-04-2021 23:41
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  UNIONTOWN (KDKA) – Several families in Fayette County had a brighter Easter this year thanks to the generosity of one family organization.The Helping Heroes Foundation, which was founded by the family of the late Hunter Bradee, donated 175 Easter baskets to the Fayette County Children and Youth Services for this year.“They wanted to do something for our families,” Gina D’Auria of CYS said. “They put together, and they are donating, Easter bask
  
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• Shooting At Apartment Complex Leaves 2 Dead, 1 In Critical Condition

  04-04-2021 22:23
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A shooting at a west Columbus apartment complex over the weekend has killed two men and left a third in critical condition, police said.
  Columbus police were called to the Franklinton complex shortly after 2:30 p.m. Saturday and found the three victims.
  Kevin Williams, 24, was pronounced dead about an hour later at OhioHealth Grant Medical Center and a 19-year-old whose name hasn’t been released died two hours after that, police said. A 30-year-old man was liste
  
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• Penguins Re-Assign Forward Anthony Angello And Frederick Gaudreau To Taxi Squad

  04-04-2021 21:59
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Penguins announced on Sunday afternoon that they have re-assigned forwards Anthony Angello and Frederick Gaudreau to the taxi squad.Gaudreau, a 27-year-old forward has played nine games for the Penguins so far this season, scoring one goal and adding three assists for four points. He also is third among Penguins’ forwards in short-handed ice time, averaging two minutes and 17 seconds per game.Angello, the 25-year-old forward, has appeare
  
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• Allegheny County Police: Man Shot In Parking Lot Of True Diamonds Nightclub, Remains Hospitalized

  04-04-2021 21:31
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  STOWE TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — Allegheny County Police are helping Stowe Township Police investigate an early morning shooting in Stowe Township.Allegheny County Police say officers were called to the 1100 block of Island Avenue around 3:15 a.m. Sunday for reports of shots fired.Once at the scene, police say they learned a 31-year-old male victim received multiple gunshot wounds to the upper body and was transported to a local hospital by private means.Detectives with Alleg
  
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• Pirates Place Ke’Bryan Hayes On 10-Day Injured List

  04-04-2021 20:44
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  CHICAGO, Ill./PITTSBURGH, Pa. (KDKA) — After reporting wrist discomfort in Saturday’s game against the Chicago Cubs, third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes has officially been placed on the 10-day injured list, according to the Pittsburgh Pirates.
  ROSTER MOVES: We have placed INF Ke’Bryan Hayes on the 10-day injured list (left wrist strain) and have selected INF Wilmer Difo to the Major League roster.
   
  To make room on the 40-man roster for Difo, RHP Tyl
  
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• Man Sentenced 30 Years To Life After Pleading Guilty To Driving Pickup Truck Through Medical Center

  04-04-2021 20:13
  
  LANCASTER, Ohio (AP) — A man who pleaded guilty to killing two people by driving a pickup truck into the lobby of an Ohio medical center a year and a half ago was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison.
  Raymond Leiendecker, 46, of Baltimore, Ohio, pleaded guilty last month to two counts of murder in the September 2019 deaths at Diley Ridge Medical Center in Canal Winchester.
  Fairfield County Common Pleas Judge David Trimmer sentenced him Friday to 15 years to life on each count in the dea
  
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• Arlington Man With Warrants Out For His Arrest Peacefully Surrenders Himself To SWAT, Police

  04-04-2021 19:56
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A man has been arrested after initially barricading himself from Pittsburgh Police inside his Arlington home Sunday afternoon.Pittsburgh Police say they arrived at the 2800 block of Spring Street around noon around after receiving reports of a man arguing with his neighbors.Officers say that the man did not leave his residence after calls from officers to come outside.Police also say that they learned after the man barricaded himself that he had m
  
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• Pittsburgh schools set to reopen after a year of COVID, criticism, challenge

  04-04-2021 19:17 via post-gazette.com
  
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• New ‘Cryptid Critter’ Outdoor Exhibit Opens At Children’s Museum Of Pittsburgh

  04-04-2021 19:15
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh is bringing a new interactive outdoor exhibit to the North Side.
  The Cryptid Critter Crawl introduces kids to creatures from folklore and legend.
  It features artifacts and sculptures of critters that don’t exist, including Bigfoot, Nessie, and West Virginia’s own Mothman.
  The socially distanced exhibit is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and does not require admission to the Children’s
  
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• Mayor Bill Peduto, Police Chief Scott Schubert Join Annual Easter Event At Westwood School

  04-04-2021 18:43
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Yesterday, an Easter tradition in Pittsburgh was held but slightly changed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Pittsburgh City Council President Theresa Kail Smith held her annual Easter event at Westwood School but turned the Easter egg hunt into a drive-thru where families were offered books and baskets full of surprises from the Easter Bunny.
  Today, Mayor @billpeduto joined Council President @tkailsmith at her annual Easter event at Westwood School.
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• City Of Pittsburgh Government Buildings Fly American Flag At Half-Staff

  04-04-2021 18:12
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — All across the City of Pittsburgh today, government buildings are flying the American flag at half-staff.It comes following Friday’s attack on Capitol Police that killed Capitol Police Officer William Evans.A city spokesperson confirmed for KDKA that the order to fly the flag at half staff for government buildings is directly from the White House and Governor Tom Wolf.Governor Tom Wolf issued the order that all United States and commonwealth
  
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• Kiski Township Police Arrest 50-Year-Old Woman For Driving Under The Influence Of Cocaine

  04-04-2021 17:21
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  KISKI TOWNSHIP (KDKA) —Kiski Township Police say they have arrested a woman early Sunday morning after a traffic stop and are accusing her of driving under the influence of cocaine.Sherry Milanak, 50, of Brackenridge was driving along State Route 56 in Kiski Township around 1 a.m. Sunday.Officers say they observed Milanak speeding and swerving on the roadway and had her pull over for a traffic stop.Police allege that the traffic stop revealed Milanak was under the in
  
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• Teen Helps Adoptable Dogs Stand Out With Handmade Bow Ties

  04-04-2021 16:24
  
  By Sydney N. Walton, CNN
  (CNN) — It started four years ago with a small donation.
  Darius Brown dropped off about 25 handmade bow ties at New York City’s ASPCA animal shelter. Hundreds of displaced dogs and cats made their way up north to this shelter following Hurricane Irma, hoping to get adopted and find a new forever home. Brown wanted to give back in some way, so he made pet-sized bow ties that the animals could wear to make them stand out to potential adopters.
  “I thought
  
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• ‘Unabomber’ Letters, Analysis That Led To His Arrest Donated To Cal U

  04-04-2021 15:44
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Yesterday marked 25 years since Ted Kaczynski was arrested in one of the most infamous crime sprees in history.The bombs created by Kaczynski in his cabin in rural Montana killed 3 people and injured dozens of others.Ted Kaczynski is currently serving 8 life sentences without the possibility of parole at the federal super max facility in Colorado.It was the way the Unabomber wrote that allowed investigators to identify him.Now, some of the papers
  
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• California Realtors Advise Clients to Ignore ‘Love Letters’ From Would-Be Buyers

  04-04-2021 15:00
  
  SAN JOSE (KPIX) — In competitive real estate markets it has become common practice for hopeful buyers to submit personal stories when trying to purchase a home. These appeals are known in the industry as “love letters” but realtors are trying to phase them out saying they can be a liability.
  For many the decision to sell your home is an emotional one. That was certainly true for Alene Ipsaro of San Jose.
  “This was my childhood home and I returned 15 years ago and it becam
  
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• Shooting In Manchester Sends Man To Local Hospital; Police Investigating

  04-04-2021 14:47
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — An overnight shooting in Manchester sent a man to the hospital.This happened on the 1100 block of Sheffield Street around 2:30 a.m. Sunday.Police say the victim was shot in the leg. He was transported in stable condition.Police are actively looking for a suspect.
  
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• Texas Cop Rescues Kittens Trapped Under High School Cheerleader’s Car

  04-04-2021 14:00
  
  IRVING, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) – Four kittens are alive and well thanks to the actions of Officer Morgan Conder with the Irving Police Department.
  (courtesy: Irving Police Dept.)
  Officer Conder is the School Resource Officer for Nimitz High School.
  The cats were trapped under the hood of Jenna Heftman’s car, who’s the co-captain of the school’s cheer team. She approached Officer Conder after hearing the kittens crying from inside the engine compartment. But he was unable to r
  
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• Somerset County's Camp Soles to remain open with purchase by Seven Springs family member

  04-04-2021 14:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Camp T. Frank Soles was where Tibor Nagy learned to speak English.
  
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• One Dead, Two Injured In Youngstown Night Club Shooting

  04-04-2021 13:18
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  YOUNGSTOWN, Oh. (KDKA) — Police are on the hunt for a suspect in a deadly shooting at a Youngstown night club.
  The shooting happened around 1:30 a.m. on Saturday.
  Police say one person was killed and two others were injured in the shooting inside the Utopia night club.
  Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact police.
  Stay with KDKA for more on this developing story.
  
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• Restrictions lifted: restaurants and bars open, now 3/4 full

  04-04-2021 13:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Beginning today bars and restaurants no longer require the purchase of food to purchase alcohol and can increase indoor dining capacity to 75%.
  
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• Restrictions lifted: Pa. restaurants, bars optimistic as 75% capacity starts today

  04-04-2021 13:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Beginning today bars and restaurants no longer require the purchase of food to purchase alcohol and can increase indoor dining capacity to 75%.
  
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• Restrictions lifted: Pa. restaurants, bars optimistic as 75% capacity starts Sunday

  04-04-2021 13:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Beginning today bars and restaurants no longer require the purchase of food to purchase alcohol and can increase indoor dining capacity to 75%.
  
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• Fire Crews Battle Massive Row House Fire In Ambridge

  04-04-2021 12:40
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  AMBRIDGE (KDKA) — Nearly a dozen fire crews have been called out to battle a row house fire along Glenwood Avenue in Ambridge.
  The fire started around 2:30 a.m.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  There’s no word on any injuries at this time.
  Stay with KDKA for more on this developing story.
  
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• Recent targeted shootings bring back memories of similar killings in Pittsburgh area

  04-04-2021 12:30 via post-gazette.com
  
  In the Pittsburgh region since 2000 there have been four similar killings: A Black man who killed whites; a white man who gunned down minorities; a sexually frustrated loner who shot a dozen women; and an extremist accused of slaughtering Jews.
  
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• For Benedictines, a 'glorious' Easter after COVID-19 ordeal

  04-04-2021 12:30 via post-gazette.com
  
  They are gradually resuming normal activities after outbreak that infected most of them and claimed one life at Richland monastery.
   
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Sunny Easter Sunday

  04-04-2021 12:14
  
  By: KDKA’s Bryan Shaw
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Our warming trend continues for Easter Sunday with temperatures climbing into the upper 60’s. You can expect sunny skies, too.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center)
  The sun sticks around for early Monday, but clouds start to increase later in the day with rain showers moving in for the evening and overnight.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center)
  We then see rain chances every day for the rest of the week with a few thunder showers possible
  
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• Push continues to memorialize civil rights martyr Viola Liuzzo in her hometown of California, Pa.

  04-04-2021 11:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Liuzzo has the distinction of being the only white woman acknowledged as a civil rights martyr.
  
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• Remembering The Fallen Pittsburgh Police Officers Killed In Stanton Heights Ambush 12 Years Ago

  04-04-2021 10:08
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Today marks twelve years since three Pittsburgh Police officers were ambushed and killed in Stanton Heights.
  Officers Eric Kelly, Paul Sciullo, and Stephen Mayhle were shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  Two other officers were wounded.
  The gunman Richard Poplawski was convicted and sentenced to death in 2011.
  He remains on death row as Governor Wolf has placed a moratorium on the death penalty.
  
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• Free Mulch Available For Pittsburgh Residents Ahead Of Spring Gardening Season

  04-04-2021 09:49
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — For Pittsburgh residents in need of mulch, it may be your lucky day.
  After nearly 40 tons of recycled Christmas trees were turned into mulch, the City of Pittsburgh is making that mulch available to city residents for free.
  City residents will be able to pick up that free mulch at eight different locations from April 10 to May 10 while supplies last.
  The following locations will be open seven days per week from 6:00 a.m. through 10:00 p.m.Rivervie
  
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• Generations House Of Worship Holds Annual Egg-stravaganza Event

  04-04-2021 09:16
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  BRACKENRIDGE (KDKA) — It wouldn’t be Easter weekend without looking for some eggs.
  In Brackenridge on Saturday, Generations House of Worship hosted their annual Egg-stravaganza.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  The annual event brought the community and local groups together for a day of family fun — especially after the pandemic stopped it from taking place last year.
  Organizers say this year’s event looked a little different than in year’s past so that
  
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• West Virginia Reports 5 Additional COVID-19 Deaths

  04-04-2021 08:52
  
  CHARLESTON, W. Va. (AP) — West Virginia reported five more coronavirus-related deaths Saturday, raising the state’s death toll to more than 2,690 since the pandemic began.
  The state Department of Health and Human Resources confirmed the deaths of a 63-year old man from Fayette County, a 74-year old man from Taylor County, a 45-year old woman from Logan County, an 88-year old man from Kanawha County and an 89-year old man from Brooke County.
  The total number of virus cases statewide h
  
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• WATCH: Hays Bald Eagle Catches Live Trout, Takes It Back To Nest

  04-04-2021 08:44
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HAYS (KDKA) — The male adult bald eagle from the nest in Hays went fishing recently, and came up with quite the catch.
  On Friday afternoon, the adult male bald eagle came back to the nest with a live trout in tow.Last month, three eaglets hatched in the nest, with two of them hatching in the same day for the first time in nesting history.
  Read more:Third Eaglet Hatches At Hays Bald Eagle Nest
  2 Hays Bald Eagle Eggs Hatch In 1 Day For 1st Time In Nesting HistoryIn the
  
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• Pa. Casinos Preparing For The End Of COVID-19 Restrictions

  04-04-2021 08:17
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — In addition to restaurants, Pennsylvania’s entertainment industry has been ravaged by the COVID-19 pandemic.
  Across the state, casinos are preparing to welcome more guests.
  With the expected rise in business, casino operators say they have already started hiring back furloughed staff.
  “The most exciting thing is that we can get the team members back to work, so we’ve hired a lot of our team members that were on furlough back at o
  
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• Brookline Memorial Park Receives Lighting Upgrade For Parking Lot, Courts

  04-04-2021 07:22
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Brookline’s Memorial Park has received a facelift recently, with Public Works crews replacing the lighting in the courts and parking lot.
  The Public Works Department says the lighting upgrade includes push button activation for the courts.Our crews have replaced the lighting throughout the courts & parking lot at #Pittsburgh’s Brookline Memorial Park. This includes push button activation for courts.
  This work not only saves tax payers money, it is more s
  
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• McKeesport Police Safely Locate Previously Missing 67-Year-Old Man, Philip Dulin

  04-04-2021 07:04
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  MCKEESPORT (KDKA) – The City of McKeesport Police Department have safely located a missing 67-year-old man, Philip Dulin.
  Photo Credit: City Of McKeesport Police Department
  Dulin had not been seen since around 2:00 a.m. on Friday morning. Police issued an updated alert early Sunday morning that he had been located.The department thanked everyone for their help in locating him.
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• Pa. Restrictions On Indoor Capacity Limits, Dining, Alcohol Service Now Eased

  04-04-2021 06:53
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Many of Pennsylvania’s COVID-19 restrictions have officially been loosened.
  Starting today, restaurants can increase their indoor capacity to 75%.
  They can also now serve alcohol to patrons without ordering food.
  Doctors warn this is not a return to normal, and that people should still take precautions.
  “I think if we are too quick in opening things up, and giving patients and people false hope that everything is gong to be exactly the
  
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• Larry E. Davis | Renowned Pitt social work dean

  04-04-2021 06:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Larry E. Davis served as the consciousness of a generation, opening doors and inviting discussion about the reality of race relations, civil rights and social justice in America.
  
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• ‘Everyone Was Expecting It:’ University Of Pittsburgh Seeing Spike In COVID-19 Cases

  04-04-2021 05:45
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The University of Pittsburgh is seeing another big jump in COVID-19 cases, while a shelter-in-place period continues for students.
  Pitt officials have stressed how critical it is for students to follow the mitigation measures and shelter-in-place period this weekend and the week ahead.
  The University of Pittsburgh reported on Friday that 51 students tested positive for COVID-19 in three days, March 30th to April 1st. The latest numbers also said 92 students are in isola
  
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• Red Cross Helping Glassport Family Displaced By Fire

  04-04-2021 01:50
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  GLASSPORT (KDKA) – The Red Cross is lending assistance to a family that was displaced due to a house fire.Their home in Glassport on Delaware Avenue caught fire just after 10:30 a.m. and firefighters responded to the call.Everyone was able to get out safely but one woman was taken to the hospital for observation.The cause of the fire is under investigation.
  
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• Faith Leaders Come Together To Bless City Of Pittsburgh

  04-04-2021 01:03
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Dozens gathered on Mount Washington on Saturday morning for the annual blessing of Pittsburgh.Faith leaders and people of several different denominations gathered for the ceremony.In addition to praying for the city, the clergy sprinkled holy water as a sign for continued blessings on Pittsburgh.
  
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• Man John Fetterman confronted with a shotgun says that should not stymie his Senate bid

  04-04-2021 00:47 via post-gazette.com
  
  A man confronted in 2013 by a shotgun-wielding John Fetterman claims Mr. Fetterman has "lied about everything" that happened that day.
  
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• ‘It’s Nice To See People Out Here:’ Fishers Of All Ages Head To Peters Creek For First Day Of Trout Season

  04-04-2021 00:45
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Not too long ago, Peters Creek would’ve been empty on the first day of trout season but after a cleanup, now fish and man can coexist in the waters.“It doesn’t matter if I catch zero or if I come and limit out, it’s just one of those things where it’s nice to see people out here catching fish,” said Shane Rady, one of many celebrating the first day of trout season in Pennsylvania.
  With clear skies, busy waters, and family by his side,
  
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• Pa. State Police Investigating Body Found In Slippery Rock Township

  04-04-2021 00:38
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  SLIPPERY ROCK TOWNSHIP (KDKA) – Pennsylvania State Police troopers are investigating the discovery of a body in Lawrence County.While details are scarce at this time, investigators say that a body was found along Houk Road in Slippery Rock Township.
  We are currently awaiting word from Pennsylvania State Police.Stay With KDKA.com For More Details
  
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• McKeesport Police Searching For Missing 67-Year-Old Man, Philip Dulin

  04-04-2021 00:04
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  MCKEESPORT (KDKA) – The City of McKeesport Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 67-year-old man, Philip Dulin.Photo Credit: City Of McKeesport Police Department
  Dulin has not been seen since around 2:00 a.m. on Friday morning.He is being described as a 6’3″ Black man weighing 210 pounds with a beard and wears glasses.Police also say that he has a health condition and required daily medication.Anyone with informatio
  
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