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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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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....

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Police seek suspect in Manchester shooting

Michael Delehanty, Contributor
December 6, 2018

PITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh police are looking for an East Liberty man in connection to an early morning shooting that left two people hospitalized. Police issued an arrest warrant for 30-year-old Tramaine Solomen, for two counts of attempted homicide, early Thursday. Solomon...

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Tips to stay safe during the holiday season

Soundharjya Babu, Contributor
December 4, 2018

PITTSBURGH -- The holiday season has come around once again, bringing more risks and injuries from simple objects that families should take precautions to avoid. Allegheny County Emergency Services Chief Matthew J. Brown encourages residents to stay safe with open flames during...

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Pittsburgh receives funding to reunite children in foster care

Soundharjya Babu, Contributor
December 4, 2018

PITTSBURGH -- To help children in foster care, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has issued the authority a grant to reunite them with their families. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has issued a $556,000 grant and made 77 vouchers available...