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Colonial Country gets the chills.

City issues Snow Level 1 in preparation for Sunday evening snowfall

Gage Goulding, News Editor
February 10, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- The City of Pittsburgh issued a Snow Level 1 alert in preparation for a winter weather system moving into the Pittsburgh region Sunday evening. According to the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh, a snow system will enter the western Pa. region Sunday...

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Drug bust in Monroeville yields more than $60K worth of heroin, fentanyl

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor
February 9, 2019

MONROEVILLE -- Monroeville Police officers teamed up with the FBI on Wednesday to seize approximately $62,000 worth of drugs from a home. The search took place at a single family residence on Monroeville Boulevard. Authorities found 3.5 ounces of raw heroin/fentanyl and...

Whitewater rafting on the Youhgiogheny River at Ohiopyle State Park in Pennsylvania's Laurel Highlands. Photo Credit: (Laurel Highlands Visitors Bureau)

Laurel Highlands named as top 5 most popular northeast towns

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor
February 9, 2019

LIGONIER, Pa. - The Laurel Highlands has recently been ranked within the top 20 most popular towns in the northeast United States. GetawayMavens.com evaluated over 450 destinations from Virginia to Maine to decipher the most popular towns in the northeast. The website recently...

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Crime Stoppers: Homicide detectives need help in Penn Hills murder

Ryan Giacobbi, Contributor
February 9, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- In a case that began in Nov. 2018, the Pittsburgh Crime Stoppers need assistance from the public in to solve a homicide investigation. On Nov. 12, 2018, at approximately 6:50 p.m., residents on Beechford Road in Penn Hills reported hearing gunshots followed by...

Sunrise from Mt. Washington in Pittsburgh on April 13, 2018.

Popular Mt. Washington road to close for maintenance

Gage Goulding, News Editor
February 9, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- A popular access road that winds up Mt. Washington will be closed over the weekend. According to the City of Pittsburgh, P.J. McArdle Roadway will be closed on Feb. 9 and 10 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. During the closings, road crews will work to remove debris along...

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‘Valentine’s on Ice’ event scheduled at Schenley Park Skating Rink

Ryan Giacobbi, Contributor
February 8, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- Schenley Park Skating Rink in Pittsburgh has recently announced their 13th annual “Valentine’s on Ice” event which is scheduled for Valentine’s Day from 7-10 p.m. “Valentine’s on Ice” is a magical night of outdoor ice skating for adults 18 years...

Pittsburgh Skyline from North Shore

Credit agencies praise Pittsburgh’s financial management

Soundharjya Babu, Contributor
February 7, 2019

PITTSBURGH — According to credit rating agencies, Pittsburgh’s finances are in stable condition. Pittsburgh received an upgraded credit rating from agencies Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s. The agencies praise the city’s effective financial management. “The...

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North Strabane K-9 back to work after life-threatening medical condition

Soundharjya Babu, Contributor
February 6, 2019

NORTH STRABANE TOWNSHIP - A North Strabane Township K-9 officer is back to work after suffering from a medical condition that threatened the dog's life. K-9 Drago is back to work after surgery in 2018. Drago, the police dog for the North Strabane Township Police Department,...

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Duquesne University football player who jumped from building had drugs in his body

Gage Goulding, News Editor
February 5, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- The investigation into the death of a Duquesne Univesity student and football player has been completed, according to police. The incident that took place on Oct. 4 at approximately 10:24 p.m. claimed the life of 21-year-old student Marquis Jaylen Brown. Police...

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The Children’s Home awarded top designation for early childhood centers

Jess Zaccarelli, Contributor
February 3, 2019
Child’s Way, a daycare for medically fragile children run by the Children’s Home of Pittsburgh and Lemieux Family Center, was just awarded the highest rating possible for early childhood centers.