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Steelers to present check to police chief for Community Relations Trailer

Michael Delehanty, Contributor
December 4, 2018

PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers presented a check to Pittsburgh Police Chief Scott Schubert for the purchase of a Community Relations Trailer. Maurkice Pouncey, the Pittsburgh Steelers' All-Pro Center and other members of the Steelers organization will present the check...

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Health Department donates money to prevent overdoses

Michael Delehanty, Contributor
December 3, 2018

PITTSBURGH -- The Allegheny County Health Department has donated a total of $47,500 in five mini-grants of $9,500 to community organizations in an effort to prevent deadly opioid overdoses in communities that have been heavily impacted by overdoses. The organizations that...

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Gov. Wolf pushes new cold weather animal cruelty law

Gage Goulding, Assistant News Editor
December 3, 2018

HARRISBURG -- Gov. Tom Wolf is reminding citizens across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania of the state's strengthened animal cruelty law which can include hefty penalties. Act 10, the new law that strengthens Pennsylvania's animal cruelty laws, was signed into effect in June...

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Freezing rain, snow and ice trigger Winter Weather Advisory

Gage Goulding, Assistant News Editor
November 29, 2018

PITTSBURGH - The National Weather Service in Pittsburg has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the Pittsburgh region. According to officials, a combination of freezing rain, ice and snow will begin Thursday evening and extend into the overnight period. The Winter Weather...

City of Tomorrow challenge winners named

City of Tomorrow challenge winners named

Michael Delehanty, Contributor
November 29, 2018

PITTSBURGH -- In a city Pittsburgh's size, transportation is a major concern among citizens. Mayor of Pittsburgh Bill Peduto and the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure have been working with the residents of Pittsburgh to find out what problems or challenges occur with...

As number of children diagnosed with autism rise, local theaters are trying to find a way to accommodate for their special needs.

Tull Family Theater hosts screenings for kids with special needs

Garret Roberts, Arts and Entertainment Assistant Editor
November 28, 2018

SEWICKLEY - For the majority of Americans, a trip to the movies can be fairly mundane. Having been to the theater countless times, the experience is usually only as memorable as the quality of the film or the taste of the popcorn. For the group who visited the Tull Family Theater...

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Police ask for public’s help searching for woman

Gage Goulding, Assistant News Manager
November 15, 2018

PITTSBURGH - The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police are asking for the publics help with locating a missing woman. Authorities are looking for 41-year-old Kelly Sias who was last seen on the North Side Tuesday night. Police say that Sias was last seen around 1:30 p.m. Sias is...

Mayor Bill Peduto submits 2019 budgets to Pittsburgh City Council

Jess Zaccarelli, Contributor
November 15, 2018
Mayor Peduto presented the 2019 budget to the Pittsburgh City Council this Tuesday.
Human Relations Commission seeks 2019 Diversity Award submissions

Human Relations Commission seeks 2019 Diversity Award submissions

Soundharjya Babu, Contributor
November 15, 2018

PITTSBURGH -- The 2019 Diversity Awards, hosted by Allegheny County Human Relations Commission (ACHRC), is now accepting student submissions. The award recognizes students in grades nine through 12 who advocate for diversity and help fight discrimination in their communities. “This...

PWSA's announces 12-year water plan for Pittsburgh, plans beyond 2030

PWSA’s announces 12-year water plan for Pittsburgh, plans beyond 2030

Megan Shandel, Assistant Multimedia Manager
November 15, 2018

PITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA) released a 12-year plan for Pittsburgh's water: PGH20 2030. Mayor William Peduto asked PWSA to outline Pittsburgh's water future to 2030 and beyond. "As we invest in infrastructure that is built to last, we’re...