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‘Valentine’s on Ice’ event scheduled at Schenley Park Skating Rink

Ryan Giacobbi, Contributor
February 8, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- Schenley Park Skating Rink in Pittsburgh has recently announced their 13th annual “Valentine’s on Ice” event which is scheduled for Valentine’s Day from 7-10 p.m. “Valentine’s on Ice” is a magical night of outdoor ice skating for adults 18 years...

Landslide forces closure of University Blvd. in Moon Township, to remain closed during weekend

Gage Goulding, News Editor
February 8, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- A landslide forced officials to close a portion of University Boulevard Friday morning. According to Moon Township Police Department, University Boulevard is closed in both directions between Stoops Ferry Road and Robert Morris University. Authorities say...

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Credit agencies praise Pittsburgh’s financial management

Soundharjya Babu, Contributor
February 7, 2019

PITTSBURGH — According to credit rating agencies, Pittsburgh’s finances are in stable condition. Pittsburgh received an upgraded credit rating from agencies Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s. The agencies praise the city’s effective financial management. “The...

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North Strabane K-9 back to work after life-threatening medical condition

Soundharjya Babu, Contributor
February 6, 2019

NORTH STRABANE TOWNSHIP - A North Strabane Township K-9 officer is back to work after suffering from a medical condition that threatened the dog's life. K-9 Drago is back to work after surgery in 2018. Drago, the police dog for the North Strabane Township Police Department,...

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Duquesne University football player who jumped from building had drugs in his body

Gage Goulding, News Editor
February 5, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- The investigation into the death of a Duquesne Univesity student and football player has been completed, according to police. The incident that took place on Oct. 4 at approximately 10:24 p.m. claimed the life of 21-year-old student Marquis Jaylen Brown. Police...

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Evanescence to headline UPMC Events Center’s first concert

Jon Hanna, Contributor
February 4, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP -- The first concert at the new arena on the campus of Robert Morris University has been announced. Evanescence will headline the first-ever concert inside the new UPMC Events Center. Robert Morris University announced that two-time Grammy Award winner Evanescence...

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The Children’s Home awarded top designation for early childhood centers

Jess Zaccarelli, Contributor
February 3, 2019
Child’s Way, a daycare for medically fragile children run by the Children’s Home of Pittsburgh and Lemieux Family Center, was just awarded the highest rating possible for early childhood centers.
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Police officer promoted in the City of Pittsburgh

John Blinn, Assistant News Editor
February 3, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh's Bureau of Police Sergeant, John Fisher, has been assigned to the administrative branch with the position of commander. His promotion ceremony took place on Tuesday at 1 p.m. in the Mayor's Office Conference Room. Fisher was honored and congratulated...

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Pittsburgh Police participate in annual Polar Plunge

Soundharjya Babu, Contributor
February 3, 2019

PITTSBURGH - The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police is participating in the annual Polar Plunge with efforts to raise money for Special Olympics of Pennsylvania. As of Jan. 31, they have raised $43,625, greatly contributing to the $425,000 goal. Police Chief Scott Schubert has raised...

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Woman arrested for child endangerment and aggravated assault

Michael Delehanty, Contributor
February 2, 2019

PITTSBURGH -- On Oct. 29, 2018, a 19-month-old child was brought into UPMC Children's Hospital after a medical emergency and was eventually placed on life support. No information on the child's condition was given by the caretaker. On Oct. 30, Allegheny County detectives were...

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