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May 31, 2016 8:13 PM

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Woman who repeatedly injured self for pills pleads guilty to fraud

Kari Richards dislocated her own shoulder to get pain prescriptions.


 Hikers make their way along a trail in an Allegheny County.

Allegheny County introduces trails app for county parks

The Allegheny County Park Trails app is designed to help visitors identify and navigate trails in the nine county parks.

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    Rachel Carson Trail Challenge marks its 20th year

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    PennDOT releases interactive map to enhance bicycling experience



  •  Noah Plaza, 15, of Boy Scout Troop 81, wears his father’s helmet as he arrives at the Christ Our Redeemer Catholic Cemetery in West View. Noah was wearing the helmet in honor of his father Jose, whose name is also on Noah's T-shirt. Jose Plaza served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Gulf War and Somalia.

    Boy Scouts pay homage to soldiers, reinvigorate Memorial Day celebration

    In West View, scouts took part in a national program called Carry the Load to honor the “true meaning of Memorial Day.”

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    Partial restoration of war monument brings attention to other worn memorials

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    War memorials in area in danger of being forgotten



  •  Theo Urban of O'Hara takes pictures of the corpse flower Romero at Phipps Conservatory in 2013. Romero last bloomed in August 2013 and drew thousands to Phipps to witness its odiferous bloom.

    Phipps' corpse flower 'Romero' set to unleash an awful stench

    Anyone with a penchant for the smell of rotting flesh and rare blooms will get a chance to experience both in mid-June.

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  • Thousands visit Phipps to see 'Romero' the corpse flower


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    Man questioned in Wilkinsburg massacre waives hearing in separate case

    about 2 hours ago

    Woman who repeatedly injured self for pills pleads guilty to fraud

    about 3 hours ago

    Allegheny County introduces trails app for county parks

    about 3 hours ago

    East Hills heroin dealer gets 25 years in federal prison

    about 4 hours ago

    Leaseholder SLAPP suit dismissed in Butler County

    about 5 hours ago

    CDC intends to create lab network to test for antibiotic-resistant bacteria

    about 5 hours ago

    Going to tonight's Beyonce show? Here are some guidelines

    about 7 hours ago

    Eagles of Death Metal wave their rock flag at Mr. Smalls

    about 9 hours ago

    Phipps' corpse flower 'Romero' set to unleash an awful stench

    about 9 hours ago

    TRAFFIC: Overnight lane closures planned for Parkway West

    about 10 hours ago

    Governor pardons East Liberty woman, 65, whose addiction drove her to crime

    about 11 hours ago
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     Beyonce performs during the Formation World Tour at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.

    Going to tonight's Beyonce show? Here are some guidelines

    Showtime at Heinz Field begins at 7:30 p.m., with the headliner going on some time after 8:30 p.m.



     Rabbi Walter Jacob, the rabbi emeritus at Rodef Shalom Congregation, takes a walk inside the Biblical Botanical Garden at the Shadyside temple.

    Rabbi Walter Jacob reflects on a life pursuing peace

    Rodef Shalom Congregation in Shadyside honored its own Rabbi Walter Jacob with the Pursuer of Peace Award.


     

    East Hills heroin dealer gets 25 years in federal prison

    about 4 hours ago

    Governor pardons East Liberty woman, 65, whose addiction drove her to crime

    about 11 hours ago

    Police: Woman shot in hand in Fineview

    about 19 hours ago

    Port Authority's costs to reduce fares: $7.57 million

    about 20 hours ago

    Where Forbes meets Wood turns out to be Downtown test lab for Eat'n Park

    about 12 hours ago
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    Man questioned in Wilkinsburg massacre waives hearing in separate case

    Cheron Shelton, 29, is charged with receiving stolen property and illegally possessing a gun.



    Leaseholder SLAPP suit dismissed in Butler County

    Butler County judge dismisses suit brought by 13 Middlesex Township oil and shale gas leaseholders

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      Judge upholds Pennsylvania township's pro-drilling ordinance

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      Judge tosses landowners' lawsuit against fracking opponents

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      Judge dismisses lawsuit seeking to end opposition to fracking near Mars Area schools


     

    CDC intends to create lab network to test for antibiotic-resistant bacteria

    about 5 hours ago

    Eagles of Death Metal wave their rock flag at Mr. Smalls

    about 9 hours ago

    TRAFFIC: Overnight lane closures planned for Parkway West

    about 10 hours ago

    In Pennsylvania Legislature, bills have a tendency to stall

    about 20 hours ago

    State Medicaid program wrestles with high cost of hepatitis C treatment

    about 20 hours ago
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    North


     Noah Plaza, 15, of Boy Scout Troop 81, wears his father’s helmet as he arrives at the Christ Our Redeemer Catholic Cemetery in West View. Noah was wearing the helmet in honor of his father Jose, whose name is also on Noah's T-shirt. Jose Plaza served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Gulf War and Somalia.

    Boy Scouts pay homage to soldiers, reinvigorate Memorial Day celebration

    Leaseholder SLAPP suit dismissed in Butler County

    about 5 hours ago

    Partial restoration of war monument brings attention to other worn memorials

    1 day ago

    Man crashes ATV into police cruiser while fleeing officers

    2 days ago

    3 arrested in Lawrence County after shots fired into home in 'ongoing dispute'

    2 days ago
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    East


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    Man questioned in Wilkinsburg massacre waives hearing in separate case

    Woman run over by own car in McDonald's drive-thru in Westmoreland County

    about 12 hours ago

    No leads yet in shooting attack at Memorial Day pool party in Penn Hills

    about 23 hours ago

    Flash flood warning issues for areas along Monongahela River

    2 days ago

    Plum school board president says superintendent 'technically' on leave

    4 days ago
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    West


     The Ambridge community sits in the foreground of the Ambridge-Aliquippa Bridge.

    Ambridge religious brother may have gambled away stolen parish money, police say

    Only one refund sought so far for yearbook with 'offensive' quotes, Quaker Valley says

    3 days ago

    Montour School District approves furloughing 16 teachers, other staff

    4 days ago

    Interment of Tuskegee Airman among Memorial Day events

    4 days ago

    Moon Area plans tax hike, may borrow to fund budget

    4 days ago
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    South


     Bicyclists head to Downtown Pittsburgh using the bike lanes installed last spring on the Roberto Clemente Bridge.

    South Park project will install bike lanes, slow traffic

    Hundreds gather at military cemetery in Washington County

    1 day ago

    Dormont Library gets grant to build retaining wall, handicapped ramp

    4 days ago

    Chartiers Valley High School students to share stories of Vietnam vets

    4 days ago

    Former nightclub owner shot, killed at Jefferson Hills motel he operated

    4 days ago
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    Westmoreland


    Tractor-trailer truck overturns on Turnpike exit at Irwin interchange

    Burrell High School student found dead on day she was to graduate

    4 days ago

    Technology offers a new way to honor veterans in Westmoreland County

    4 days ago

    Girl, 17, was set to graduate Thursday, found dead

    5 days ago

    Rostraver couple's apparent suicide pact could lead to homicide charge

    5 days ago
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    Washington


    Daughter charged with repeatedly beating elderly mother in Washington County

    One westbound lane reopens after tractor trailer jackknifes on I-70 in Washington County

    5 days ago

    Unhealthy pollution levels forecast for Wednesday

    6 days ago

    Two Pittsburgh ministries sued for hiring sex offender who struck again

    6 days ago

    3 injured after police chase ends in crash in Washington County

    1 week ago
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