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Pittsburgh Police prepare for First Night celebrations

Gage Goulding, News Editor
December 30, 2018

PITTSBURGH - Many will gather on New Year's Eve in downtown Pittsburgh to ring in the near year and Pittsburgh Police officers will be right there with them. The department said that the event will attract large crowds in many downtown areas on Dec. 31 as the Pittsburgh Cultural...

Former Pa. Senator would say “no” to White House job

Gage Goulding, News Editor
December 14, 2018

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- A former Pa. Senator, who was named a potential pick for the White House Chief of Staff position, said he would decline the position. Republican Rick Santorum told CNN's Erin Burnett that he's "not interested" in the position. According to the Washington...

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Boyce Park ski and snow tubing area announces opening day

Gage Goulding, News Editor
December 13, 2018

PITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh ski and snow tubing area Boyce Park announced their opening day on Thursday. In a statement sent to the media, the Allegheny County Parks Department released that Boyce Park will open at 3:30 p.m. Friday afternoon. The areas snow tubing park will...

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Electronic and hazardous waste recycling bill being introduced to City Council

Michael Delehanty, Contributor
December 13, 2018

PITTSBURGH -- City residents will soon be able to recycle their electronic and hazardous waste in a cost-effective manner with a new contract being introduced to Pittsburgh City council on Tuesday. Electronic waste, or e-waste, such as televisions and computers, contains lead...

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Greensburg Pike in North Versailles reopens to all traffic

Michael Delehanty, Contributor
December 12, 2018

PITTSBURGH -- The Allegheny County Department of Public Works announced that a section of the Greensburg Pike has reopened to all traffic. The section of the Greensburg Pike between Airbrake Avenue and Central Avenue in North Versailles has been closed since Sept. 10 while...

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Wanted felon arrested for multiple drug and gun charges

Soundharjya Babu, Contributor
December 12, 2018

PITTSBURGH -- A wanted Pittsburgh felon was arrested for multiple drug and gun charges. In 1996, 40-year-old Tyrek Jrevae Booker was convicted of voluntary manslaughter after killing Sgt. James Taylor. Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Officers arrested Booker on Dec. 6 after...

Partial road closure in South Park

Partial road closure in South Park

Megan Shandel, Assistant Multimedia Manager
December 12, 2018

PITTSBURGH — Starting Dec. 12 at 9 a.m. travelers will have to take a detour from Stone Manse Drive due to emergency repairs of the Catfish Bridge No. 6 substructure. According to the Department of Public Works, the road is expected to open towards the end of December. Until...

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Mayor Peduto in Poland for climate change conference

Jess Zaccarelli, Contributor
December 12, 2018
Mayor Bill Peduto takes a trip to Poland this week in order to attend a conference focused on climate change.
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Police vehicles get ‘Stronger Than Hate’ decals

Gage Goulding, News Editor
December 11, 2018

PITTSBURGH -- Some police vehicles in the City of Pittsburgh has received a new addition to their decals, a remembrance of the worst anti-Semitic shooting in U.S. history. The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police announced on Tuesday that they have placed "Stronger Than Hate" decals...

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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...