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Police make arrest in downtown shooting

Jonathan Hanna, Contributor
January 18, 2019

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police have arrested a suspect wanted for a shooting earlier this month. Roy Johnson, 23, was arrested overnight Jan. 17 and charged with aggravated assault, attempted homicide and reckless endangerment of another person. RELATED...

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First flu death reported in Allegheny Co.

Megan Shandel, Assistant Multimedia Manager
January 18, 2019

PITTSBURGH – The first flu-related death has been reported in Allegheny County. Director of the Allegheny County Health Department Dr. Karen Hacker reported the information of the death. According to a press release, the deceased was a 90-year-old female resident who had...

Winter Storm Harper Could Drop 40 Inches of Snow on the Northeast. Photo Credit: (MGN Online)

Gov. Wolf declares state of emergency ahead of Winter Storm Harper

Jonathan Hanna, Contributor
January 18, 2019

HARRISBURG — With the potential for an intense winter storm this weekend, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf has declared a state of emergency. This weekend, snow could fall at a rate of 1-2 inches per hour, and Gov. Wolf said his top concern is safety. “Our top concern...

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Bike Pittsburgh seeks input on cycling next to Uber’s self-driving cars

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor
January 18, 2019

PITTSBURGH — Bike Pittsburgh has distributed a survey asking pedestrians and bikers of the Steel City how they would feel traveling alongside vehicles that drive themselves. In Sept. 2016, Uber came to the city of Pittsburgh to test their semi-autonomous vehicles (AVs),...

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Former Colonial Marcelis Branch signed by Steelers

Nick Hedderick and Nick Hedderick
January 17, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- The Robert Morris football team has found themselves in the news quite frequently as of late. Many talented recruits have been committing to the team, as the Colonials gear up for season number two under Bernard Clark Jr. Now, a former RMU player has signed with...

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Pittsburgh Police searching for shooting suspect

Jonathan Hanna, Contributor
January 17, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police is seeking the public's help in identifying a person who is wanted for questioning relating a downtown shooting in early January. On Jan. 7, police responded to calls of a male gunshot victim on the 900-block of Liberty Avenue...

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Study: Pittsburgh one of the best cities for STEM workers

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor
January 17, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP — The personal finance website WalletHub brings good news for people who live in the Pittsburgh area and are looking for a career in STEM. The website reported that Pittsburgh ranks third among the top 10 metro areas that are best for STEM-related professions. The...

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Amber Alert issued in statewide search for missing teen

Michael Delehanty and Gage Goulding
January 17, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Pennsylvania State Police have issued an Amber Alert for a missing teen from Penn Hills. Police say that 16-year-old Marjani Aquil was allegedly abducted by 19-year-old Jermaine Rodgers. Aquil was last seen on Jan. 16 at approximately 3 p.m. at a residence...

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Pittsburgh Police to establish new domestic violence unit

Jess Zaccarelli, Contributor
January 16, 2019
The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police plans to establish a new domestic violence unit using a $500,000 donation from the Nina Baldwin Fisher Foundation.
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Pittsburgh officials discuss final 2018 crime statistics

Soundharjya Babu, Contributor
January 15, 2019

PITTSBURGH - Public Safety and Police Bureau officials gathered in the Mayor’s Conference Room on Monday to discuss the final 2018 crime statistics. Officials say that the numbers show progress. Homicides and shootings have decreased, but work still remains in Pittsburgh. "Every...