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Schenley Rink hosting ‘Skate with Santa’ event

Gage Goulding, News Editor
December 11, 2018

PITTSBURGH -- The Schenley Park Ice Rink is planning to host a Skate with Santa event. The ice rink, which is one of only four outdoor ice rinks in Allegheny County, will have the event on Dec. 16 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Every year the City of Pittsburgh sponsors the...

Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto taking his seat with other politicians before the President and Vice President arrived.

Mayor Bill Peduto signs contract with paramedic union

Gage Goulding, News Editor
December 10, 2018

PITTSBURGH -- The Fraternal Association of Professional Paramedics Local 1 just received a new contract with the City of Pittsburgh with Mayor Bill Peduto's approval. The Pittsburgh mayor signed the contract on Dec. 6 that will start on Jan. 1 and last one year, with an optional...

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Holiday round up yields 37 arrests, $237K in arrears

Michael Delehanty, Contributor
December 10, 2018

PITTSBURGH -- Over the last two weeks, sheriff's deputies have focused their time on fugitives wanted for not paying child support, hoping that single parents can give their children the holiday they deserve. Since Nov. 26, deputies have arrested 37 fugitives with 57 arrest...

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Popular Mount Washington roadway to close for maintenance

Gage Goulding, News Editor
December 10, 2018

MOUNT WASHINGTON -- A popular roadway that climbs Mount Washington in Pittsburgh will close this week for maintenance. Officials in Pittsburgh say that P.J. McArdle Roadway will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday in order for road crews to perform general maintenance repairs. #Pittsburgh...

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Peduto Administration reasserts commitments to affordable housing

Michael Delehanty, Contributor
December 10, 2018

PITTSBURGH -- The Peduto Administration is committed to working with all interested parties to support affordable housing for city residents as well as to boost neighborhood development by helping community groups to grow. The 2019 budget includes a new commitment of $1.5...

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Annual Holiday Music Program at courthouse kicks off

Michael Delehanty, Contributor
December 10, 2018

PITTSBURGH -- The 51st Annual Holiday Music Program began at the Allegheny County Courthouse on Nov. 29. Performances began at 11:30 a.m. The first performers were the members of the Quaker Valley High School Concert Choir, who is under the direction of Austin Wolford. Following...

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Pittsburgh Police investigate anti-Semitic messages in Pittsburgh

Gage Goulding, News Editor
December 9, 2018

PITTSBURGH - The Pittsburgh Police department is investigating anti-Semitic messages that are being distributed around the city. Police issued a statement today saying that they are aware and are investigating the hate speech. Pamphlets are being delivered in several Pittsburgh...

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Police ask for public’s help in unsolved shootings

Michael Delehanty, Contributor
December 6, 2018

NORTH BRADDOCK -- The Allegheny Police Department is seeking the public's help in finding the suspect in two unsolved shooting incidents. In the early afternoon on Nov. 19, North Braddock Police responded to a call on Jones Avenue. A 44-year-old male had sustained a gunshot...

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Officials break ground on ‘Pittsburgh Airport Innovation Campus’

Michael Delehanty, Contributor
December 6, 2018

PITTSBURGH -- Local officials broke ground Thursday on one of Pennsylvania's newest development sites, which plans to bring hundreds of new jobs and help fuel the regional economy. Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development Dennis Davin...

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Sexual assault fugitive arrested in Wilkinsburg

Michael Delehanty, Contributor
December 6, 2018

PITTSBURGH — The Allegheny County Sheriff's Office arrested a sex assault fugitive Thursday morning. In October 2016, George Holiday was charged with sexual assault, which he later pled guilty to. The victim said that Holiday raped her in an apartment building parking lot....