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In the wake of the report closing the internal probe into Penn State’s handling of the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse allegations, the university is now considering the more than 100 recommendations...more
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On hot days, twins Amanda and Chevelle Eck splashed in the Susquehanna River behind their trailer in the Riverdale Mobile Home Park.Anytime their mother, Deb,...more
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Former FBI chief Louis Freeh has been leading an investigation into the Sandusky scandal at Penn...more
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Local July 11, 2012
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Pittsburgh Experiencing Decrease In Overall Crime, Increase In Burglaries
With Pittsburgh boasting a 25% decrease in overall crime during the last six years, Mayor Luke Ravenstahl recognized public safety leaders today for their successful efforts. However, the mayor said...more
Local July 11, 2012
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Freeh Report to be Released Thursday
The team brought in by Penn State to investigate “the facts and circumstances of the actions” at the university surrounding molestation of boys by former assistant coach Jerry Sandusky will...more
Local July 10, 2012
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Environmental Group Sues Pittsburgh for Buncher Project
The environmental group Citizens for Pennsylvania’s Future (PennFuture) has filed a federal lawsuit against the city of Pittsburgh and the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA), alleging the...more
Local July 10, 2012
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World Trade Center Could Be Coming To Pittsburgh
Allegheny County’s next big development could be on a 195-acre plot of land next to Pittsburgh International Airport. County and airport officials want the site to be home to a World Trade Center....more
Local July 10, 2012
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DA: No Death Penalty for Konias
Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen Zappala announced Tuesday that he will not seek the death penalty against the armored car guard who allegedly shot and killed a fellow guard and then stole $2.3...more
Local July 10, 2012
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Extreme Weather
Now that the heat wave has abated, we talk to Paul Pastelok, Expert Senior Meteorologist and head of the Long Range Department at AccuWeather, about the factors that caused it. Then, we’ll talk to...more
Local July 9, 2012
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Pittsburgh Becomes First U.S. City to Host One Young World Summit
The One Young World Summit will be held in the United States for the first time this fall and right here in Pittsburgh. The conference provides an opportunity for aspiring leaders to represent their...more
Local July 9, 2012
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Pittsburgh's Night Skyline
Pittsburgh’s skyline lights up each night with a number of names — UPMC, Highmark, Mellon, and others. Is the role of advertising in the look of the city a problem, or simply natural? We...more
Local July 9, 2012
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Ohio Man's Hearing Delayed in Pitt YouTube Case
An Ohio man’s preliminary hearing on charges he threatened administrators at the University of Pittsburgh in a YouTube video has been postponed until August 13.24-year-old Alexander Waterland, of...more
Local July 9, 2012
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State Police Chopper’s Relocation Could Leave Shale Area Underserved
A group of state lawmakers representing northern Pennsylvania is worried the removal of a State Police helicopter from its Lycoming County base will hurt their region.State Police, citing personnel and...more