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Justin Vellucci @jvthetrib.bsky.social · 3h

🚨 News roundup:

• 2 injured in #Cranberry mobile home fire
• 55-year-old Braddock man ID’d in Homewood shooting
• Victims taken to hospital after Charleroi, Sewickley Twp. crashes
• Bethel Park supt James Walsh to retire @triblive.bsky.social

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Justin Vellucci @jvthetrib.bsky.social · 4h

Pittsburgh airport joins others in nation in not playing Noem video blaming Democrats for shutdown

Airports big and small — including Pittsburgh International Airport — will not play a video with a message from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in which she blames Democrats for th...

Justin Vellucci @jvthetrib.bsky.social · 4h

Airports across the U.S., including @pitairport.bsky.social, are refusing to play a #TSA video featuring #DHS Sec. Kristi Noem, citing bans on political content.

In #Pittsburgh, officials said they can’t play it — due to a lack of video display equipment. @triblive.bsky.social

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Justin Vellucci @jvthetrib.bsky.social · 23h

Steelers' minority owner killed in ATV accident in North Carolina

The CEO of a North Carolina corporation, who bought a minority stake in the Pittsburgh Steelers from a Steel City-bred billionaire, died in an all-terrain vehicle crash over the weekend, the business ...

Justin Vellucci @jvthetrib.bsky.social · 23h

Doug Lebda, founder & CEO of #LendingTree and minority owner of the @pittsburghsteeler.bsky.social, died Sunday in an ATV crash at a family farm in North Carolina. He was 55.

The Steelers remembered him Tuesday as “a visionary leader” and a generous man. @triblive.bsky.social

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Justin Vellucci @jvthetrib.bsky.social · 1d

Truck driver killed, traffic diverted after crash on Pennsylvania Turnpike

A 47-year-old man died early Tuesday after his truck struck a concrete barrier and bridge pier, then burst into flames on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, shutting down the highway for hours between Bedford...

Justin Vellucci @jvthetrib.bsky.social · 1d

A 47-year-old man died early Tuesday when his truck hit a barrier and bridge pier on the #PATurnpike in #BedfordCounty, then burst into flames.

The crash shut down eastbound lanes for hours between New Stanton and Breezewood. @triblive.bsky.social

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Justin Vellucci @jvthetrib.bsky.social · 1d

Police charge North Side man with animal cruelty after finding malnourished dogs

A Pittsburgh man was arrested Sunday on animal cruelty charges after one of the dogs in his care died and police found three others “severely malnourished” inside the man’s North Sid...

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Justin Vellucci @jvthetrib.bsky.social · 1d

A #Pittsburgh man is facing 29 charges, including multiple felonies, after one dog died and three others were found severely malnourished inside his #NorthSide apartment.

Police say the dogs were caged in their own waste and unable to move. @triblive.bsky.social

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Justin Vellucci @jvthetrib.bsky.social · 1d

'I’d absolutely do it again:' 9-1-1 dispatcher recounts freeing drivers from fiery Parkway West crash

9-1-1 dispatcher Brian Craig was driving home from an overnight shift around 6 a.m. Saturday when he saw two cars in flames after they had collided on the Parkway West in Robinson. The former police o...

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Justin Vellucci @jvthetrib.bsky.social · 1d

Two cars in flames. Minutes to act.

911 dispatcher Brian Craig didn’t hesitate — smashing windows and cutting seatbelts to save lives on #Pittsburgh's Parkway West.

Joined by fellow dispatchers and a tow-truck driver, they got both victims out just in time. @triblive.bsky.social

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Justin Vellucci @jvthetrib.bsky.social · 1d

Pirates fans trek to remains of Forbes Field to relive iconic Mazeroski home run

On Oct. 13, 1960, Tom Richards missed one of the most iconic moments in Pittsburgh sports history. Monday afternoon, the retired police officer tried to make things right. Richards joined more than 10...

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Justin Vellucci @jvthetrib.bsky.social · 1d

65 years later, they still show up.

Every Oct. 13, @pirates.com fans gather at #ForbesField to relive the moment — Mazeroski’s walk-off in Game 7, 1960.

Hot dogs. Radios. Jerseys. Tears.

Because in #Pittsburgh, baseball history still matters. @triblive.bsky.social

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Justin Vellucci @jvthetrib.bsky.social · 1d

'I’d absolutely do it again:' 9-1-1 dispatcher recounts freeing drivers from fiery Parkway West crash

9-1-1 dispatcher Brian Craig was driving home from an overnight shift around 6 a.m. Saturday when he saw two cars in flames after they had collided on the Parkway West in Robinson. The former police o...

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Justin Vellucci @jvthetrib.bsky.social · 1d

“Another couple minutes, there would’ve been a much different result.”

After a fiery #ParkwayWest crash, 911 dispatchers jumped into action — smashing windows, cutting seatbelts and helping save lives before flames took over.

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Justin Vellucci @jvthetrib.bsky.social · 1d

Pirates fans trek to remains of Forbes Field to relive iconic Mazeroski home run

On Oct. 13, 1960, Tom Richards missed one of the most iconic moments in Pittsburgh sports history. Monday afternoon, the retired police officer tried to make things right. Richards joined more than 10...

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Justin Vellucci @jvthetrib.bsky.social · 1d

The Maz home run, 65 years later

Tom Richards missed #BillMazeroski's legendary walk-off in 1960 — crying on his porch as the ball left @pirates.com's
Forbes Field.

On Monday, he joined 100+ fans to relive one of #Pittsburgh's greatest sports moments. @triblive.bsky.social

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Justin Vellucci @jvthetrib.bsky.social · 9d

Glowing white pumpkins and tiny handprints told stories of love, loss and remembrance Sunday.

At a #PregnancyLoss awareness ceremony in #WestmorelandCounty, families honored babies gone too soon — and found strength in each other. @triblive.bsky.social

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Justin Vellucci @jvthetrib.bsky.social · 10d

Missing Scottdale woman, alleged kidnapper found in Kentucky

A Westmoreland County woman is returning home after she and her husband were found in Kentucky, Scottdale police announced Saturday. Lydia Prince, 48, who was reported missing Thursday, was found afte...

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Justin Vellucci @jvthetrib.bsky.social · 10d

A #WestmorelandCounty woman reported missing has been found safe in Kentucky.

Police found Lydia Prince, 48, and charged her husband, Shawn Prince, 29, with kidnapping and assault. He’s awaiting extradition. @triblive.bsky.social

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Justin Vellucci @jvthetrib.bsky.social · 10d

Baby Apple Cheeks competition steals the show at bustling festival

The amphitheater stage at a Salem farm felt familiar to Courtney Juliano on Saturday as the Murrysville native paraded her infant son in front of three judges at the Apple ’n Arts Festival. Came...

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Justin Vellucci @jvthetrib.bsky.social · 10d

🍎👶 From chubby cheeks to cinnamon buns — the Apple ’n Arts Festival in #Delmont brought big crowds, sweet treats and plenty of hometown charm Saturday. @triblive.bsky.social

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Justin Vellucci @jvthetrib.bsky.social · 11d

Man headed to trial for homicide by vehicle in deadly, five-car crash in North Hills

A distracted dump truck driver who allegedly was taking part in a Facetime call when he triggered a deadly five-car crash in Pittsburgh’s North Hills is headed to court on charges including homi...