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Dog Stolen From Car Dealership + Casino Theft + Election Implications
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Hi all- HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
I'm here with your Monday edition of the Pittsburgh Daily, filled with all the community news you need to know right now. This includes updates on:
- O'Hara Township family says dog stolen from car dealership
- Charges filed against 90-year-old Pittsburgh woman for alleged theft at casino
- Soldiers & Sailors fills lawn with flags to honor veterans
Let's get into it!
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Here are the top stories today in Pittsburgh:
1) A local man is dead after being shot by state police in Allegheny County Monday morning. State police said troopers responded to an incident along Shamrock Lane in Fawn Township. Police said the man presented a firearm and failed to obey commands from authorities. The man succumbed to his injuries. State police are actively investigating. Residents are being asked to avoid the area. Police said this is an isolated incident, and there is no threat to public safety.
2) When it comes to the 2022 election, here is what Pittsburgh residents will help decide. Voting pertains to a number of key races, including a Pennsylvania U.S. Senate race that could determine which party controls the Senate; a Pennsylvania gubernatorial race to choose outgoing Gov. Tom Wolf's successor; and a key Congressional race to determine who represents Pittsburgh in the U.S. House. For Pennsylvania U.S. Senate: Democratic Lt. Gov. John Fetterman faces celebrity physician Dr. Mehmet Oz Fetterman has a substantial fundraising edge over Oz, but Oz has significantly tightened the race in the polls in recent weeks. For Pennsylvania Governor: Democratic state Attorney General Josh Shapiro squares off against Republican state Sen. Doug Mastriano. Shapiro perhaps is best-known for spearheading an investigation that in 2020 identified more than 300 predator priests in Pennsylvania - including 99 in Pittsburgh. Mastriano is far-right in his political positions and participated in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. And for the U.S. House: the key race is in the 12th District - which includes Pittsburgh - as two candidates hope to replace the retiring Democratic Rep. Mike Doyle. State Rep. Summer Lee, a progressive Democrat is running against Republican Mike Doyle, the council president in the Pittsburgh suburb of Plum. Polls are open on election day from 7 a.m.-8p.m. Click here to check the status of your mail-in or absentee ballot request.
(Patch)
3) The DiCarlos of O'Hara Township say their family dog was stolen from the parking lot of a car dealership Thursday. This belief stems from surveillance footage that enhances the theory. The footage shows Turbo, the 4-year-old Yorkipoo, following Regan DiCarlo in the parking lot. When Regan moves to the upper right-hand corner of the frame, Turbo can be seen diverting her attention elsewhere. A car can be seen on Route 51, preparing to turn left into the RAD Auto Shop's parking lot. The passenger door swings open and Turbo runs over to the car, which is parked barely in the lot. The passenger can be seen scooping up Turbo, looking around briefly, and getting back in the car before it leaves. "I would buy them a dog," Mary DiCarlo said. "You can't take ours." The DiCarlos said Turbo often roams around off-leash with Regan at work. They called her the business' "mascot." "She loves being here," Mary said.
4) Theft charges have been filed against a 90-year-old woman for allegedly taking money and a voucher out of a man's wallet Sunday at Rivers Casino. According to the complaint, Norma Buchwach of Pittsburgh allegedly picked up a wallet that was accidentally left on the seat of a slot machine and took $1,000 cash and a voucher worth $305. She then allegedly left the wallet in a bus lobby bathroom before leaving the casino. Another patron turned the wallet in to security. State police filed the summons.
5) During this year's "Fill the Hill" event at Soldier & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum, attendees and locals have the chance to purchase and sponsor flags placed on the front lawn to honor veterans in their lives. While Soldiers & Sailors started selling flags in October, the nearly 100 flags will continue waving throughout November in honor of Veterans Day on Nov. 11. People can purchase a flag for $20 on the Soldiers & Sailors website through the end of the month. The event offers a "Gold Donor" option for $100, which includes six flags for the price of five. Lisa Pettita, collections manager for Soldiers & Sailors, came up with the idea to "fill the hill" after finding "tons of small flags" in the basement of the museum. "I knew there was something we could do with them," Pettita said. "I went to my boss to tell him about the idea and he loved it." Pettita said employees commonly say "every day is Veterans Day" at Soldiers & Sailors. The funds raised from Fill the Hill helps the memorial to fulfill the mission of honoring those who serve. In 2021, more than 600,000 veterans lived in Pennsylvania — making it the fourth-highest state in the country in terms of veteran population. Neff said this highlights the reason why Soldiers & Sailors is "so significant to the community."
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Today in Pittsburgh:
- Library Closing Early at 5 pm - Plum Community Library (5:00 PM)
- Taps & Apps Happy Hour (5:00 PM)
- History of Italian Cinema: Suspiria (Argento 1977) (7:30 PM)
- Music Performance Showcase - University of Pittsburgh (8:00 PM)
- Carnegie Mellon Philharmonic - Carnegie Mellon University School of Music (8:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust: "AAAAAAAART 🧟🧟🧟 Another approaching Halloween means another throw back to ART BRINGS YOU TO LIFE — our two part zombie film series from a few years ago! Part parody, part tribute to George Romero's NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD." (The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust via Facebook)
- Pittsburgh Public Schools: "@WAMO1073PGH Fall Fest is happening RIGHT NOW! Come get treats, visit the bouncy houses and take a tour of the Haunted Bus🫣 #FallFest" (Pittsburgh Public Schools via Facebook)
- Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh: "🕯️ Need a good spooky story to get in the Halloween spirit? Check out these frighteningly good reads from CLP - Brookline!" (Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh via Facebook)
- Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium: "We are happy to help support the Rainforest Awareness Rescue Education Center and their mission!" (Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium via Facebook)
- Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens: "Today is the FINAL DAY for Fall Flower Show: Blooms Under the Big Top! Colorful chrysanthemums, beautiful big tops and amazing topiaries, this fall show is one to remember. Learn more: https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/calendar/detail/..." (Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens via Facebook)
- Carnegie Science Center: "Join Dr. Bruce Banerdt, Planetary Geophysicist at NASA for a live lecture and Q&A on Nov. 7 about the deep interior of Mars, from investigating the processes of terrestrial planet formation to its evolution. Presented by PPG https://carn..." (Carnegie Science Center via Facebook)
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— Rachel Tasker
About me: Rachel is a native Pennsylvanian with stops in Erie and State College before making Pittsburgh her home in 2020. She's got a background in a little bit of everything... from working in media newsrooms and public health to the 2016 Presidential election in Washington, D.C. and the 2019 Super Bowl where (surprise!) Tom Brady won... AGAIN. She loves good coffee, bad reality T.V., attending local events and trying new food in the 412. She resides in the South Hills.
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