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Pittsburgh News

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2 hrs ago | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

City Water Authority borrows $100 million for improvements

“I think it's vital to make these improvements, particularly at our water plant”

A $425 million debt package approved today will allow the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority to fix its plant and pipes without rate increases, officials said. via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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11 hrs ago | Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

'Ideal Husband' remains compelling

Yet we are constantly surprised to discover this fact in our politicians or our loved ones. via Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

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22 hrs ago | The York Daily Record

Pittsburgh gets $1.35 million for new docks on Mon River

Pittsburgh will be getting new docks on the Monongahela River for as many as 17 recreational watercraft. via The York Daily Record

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Yesterday | PittsburghLIVE.com

Sewer authority OKs $100 million loan

“I think it's vital that we make these improvements, particularly at the water treatment plant, and particularly when we are dealing with the health and safety of our citizens”

The Pittsburgh Water & Sewer Authority approved borrowing $100 million Friday to upgrade its outdated water treatment plant and sewer and water lines. via PittsburghLIVE.com

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Yesterday | Kdka.com

Victim Identified In Hill District Shooting

“Multiple shots had been fired and we're investigating and we're following any leads we possible can get up here at the time, and we're processing the scene.”

Police are searching for suspects following a deadly shooting in the Hill District. via Kdka.com

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Sunday | Kdka.com

Neighborhood Group Approves Development Agreement

The One Hill Coalition has approved a community-benefits agreement aimed at guiding development around the $290 million arena for the Pittsburgh Penguins. via Kdka.com

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Saturday May 10 | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

City to pave more streets this year

“I'm not going to sit here and say that we can get to 80 miles a year, because that's not realistic”

Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl worried that he might be violating union rules as he climbed up on a city paver today to ceremonially launch the asphalt season. via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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Wednesday May 7 | www.wpxi.com | Posted by pittsburghguy

Father Arrested In 1-Year-Old Girl's Death

A Beaver County father is under arrest Wednesday in the death of a 1-year-old girl.

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Wednesday May 7 | KDKA | Posted by KDKA

County Police, D.A. To Investigate Police Shooting

“It was a b.b. gun. He shot the dog with a bb gun, shot him twice in the head. That was crazy.”

The investigation continues into what prompted a Pittsburgh police officer to shoot and kill a 19-year-old man in Mount Oliver Tuesday evening.

Pittsburgh Police Chief Nate Harper says the actions of his officers were justified but the victim's family thinks the police went too far.

Police officers noticed 19 year-old Justin Jackson and thought he had a gun concealed in his clothing.

The canine officer and his dog along with another officer approached Jackson and ordered him to remove his concealed hand so it could be seen. Read more

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Wednesday May 7 | Kdka.com

Texas Man Tries, Fails To Cash $360 Billion Check

Charles Ray Fuller must have been planning one big record company. The 21-year-old North Texas man was arrested last week for trying to cash a $360 billion check, saying he wanted to start a record business. via Kdka.com

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is located in Allegheny County and is part of the Pittsburgh Metro Area. Zip codes in Pittsburgh include 15212, 15210, and 15206.