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This Oct. 27, 2009 photo shows Laurie Claar visiting the grave of her son, U.S. Marine Matthew Claar in Hollidaysburg, Pa. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
This Oct. 27, 2009 photo shows Laurie Claar visiting the grave of her son, U.S. Marine Matthew Claar in Hollidaysburg, Pa. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)   (Associated Press)
This November and December, FedEx Special Delivery vans will be participating in New York-based food and coat drives; toy drives in Indianapolis, Dallas and Pittsburgh; food collections in Washington, D.C., and more. (Photo: Business Wire)
This November and December, FedEx Special Delivery vans will be participating in New York-based food and coat drives; toy drives in Indianapolis, Dallas and Pittsburgh; food collections in Washington,...   (Associated Press)
Barb Beard, right, and her husband Don Beard, left, of Halifax, Pa., are helped onto a train by Amtrak employee Mike Flaherty, center, at the Amtrak train station in Harrisburg, Pa., Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009. The Bears are on their way to Pittsburgh to see their granddaughter for Thanksgiving.  (AP...
Barb Beard, right, and her husband Don Beard, left, of Halifax, Pa., are helped onto a train by Amtrak employee Mike Flaherty, center, at the Amtrak train station in Harrisburg, Pa., Wednesday, Nov. 25,...   (Associated Press)
Traveler Jessica Wedin, of Pittsburgh, reads a book as she waits for a train at the Amtrak train station in Harrisburg, Pa., Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, en route to Pottsville, Pa.,  the day before Thanksgiving.  (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Traveler Jessica Wedin, of Pittsburgh, reads a book as she waits for a train at the Amtrak train station in Harrisburg, Pa., Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, en route to Pottsville, Pa., the day before Thanksgiving....   (Associated Press)
FILE - A new home development in Moon Township, Pa., near Pittsburgh, is seen in this, Nov. 27, 2006 file photo. The Commerce Department's report on October new home sales, to be released Wednesday Nov. 25, 2009 at 10 a.m. EST, is forecast to show a 2 percent increase...
FILE - A new home development in Moon Township, Pa., near Pittsburgh, is seen in this, Nov. 27, 2006 file photo. The Commerce Department's report on October new home sales, to be released Wednesday Nov....   (Associated Press)
Visitors walk past a plaque honoring Pittsburgh FBI agent Sam Hicks following a ceremony renaming the FBI Baltimore field office after him, four days after the first anniversary of his killing in Indiana Township, Pa., Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Rob Carr)
Visitors walk past a plaque honoring Pittsburgh FBI agent Sam Hicks following a ceremony renaming the FBI Baltimore field office after him, four days after the first anniversary of his killing in Indiana...   (Associated Press)
Brooke Hicks stands as her mother Sherry Whaples holds her son Noah during a ceremony renaming the FBI Baltimore field office in honor of her late husband, Pittsburgh agent Sam Hicks, four days after the first anniversary of his killing in Indiana Township, Pa., Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Baltimore....
Brooke Hicks stands as her mother Sherry Whaples holds her son Noah during a ceremony renaming the FBI Baltimore field office in honor of her late husband, Pittsburgh agent Sam Hicks, four days after...   (Associated Press)
Two Christmas classics collide:  A Christmas Story House & Museum, the original house used in the beloved holiday movie, salutes National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation and "Goes Griswold." Bob Cox from Pittsburgh won the chance to plug in thousands of twinkly lights in honor of the way he...
Two Christmas classics collide: A Christmas Story House & Museum, the original house used in the beloved holiday movie, salutes National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation and "Goes Griswold."...   (Associated Press)
Laurel Andrews from Pittsburgh looks through the book
Laurel Andrews from Pittsburgh looks through the book "Going Rogue" while waiting in line to have Sarah Palin sign it, at a book signing at the Sam's Club warehouse store in Washington, Pa., Saturday,...   (Associated Press)
West Virginia Department of Education Adopts Carnegie Learning(R) Custom State Editions for Grade 8-12 Mathematics (Photo: Business Wire)
West Virginia Department of Education Adopts Carnegie Learning(R) Custom State Editions for Grade 8-12 Mathematics (Photo: Business Wire)   (Associated Press)
FILE - In this June 26, 2008 file photo, Lael Brainard, right, foundering director of Brookings Global Economy and Development Program, sits with Vinod Khosia, left, founder of Khosia Ventures, during an economic discussion with then, Democratic presidential candidate, Sen. Barack Obama D-Ill. A congressional report said Wednesday, Nov. 18,...
FILE - In this June 26, 2008 file photo, Lael Brainard, right, foundering director of Brookings Global Economy and Development Program, sits with Vinod Khosia, left, founder of Khosia Ventures, during...   (Associated Press)
Pittsburgh Steelers legend
Pittsburgh Steelers legend "Mean" Joe Greene (second from left) accepts the Clio Award for creative excellence in advertising from Steelers President and co owner, Art Rooney II (far left), before Sunday's...   (Associated Press)
FILE - In this Thursday, May 13, 2004 picture, fifth graders from the Laurel Highlands School district peer through the glass surrounding the PaleoLab at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History as Norm Wuerthele, right, and Alan Tabrum work on
FILE - In this Thursday, May 13, 2004 picture, fifth graders from the Laurel Highlands School district peer through the glass surrounding the PaleoLab at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History as Norm...   (Associated Press)
Frederic Feldman, a World War II veteran who served in the European theater under General George S. Patton, talks about his upcoming birthday as he looks at a card at the Southwestern  Veterans Center where he resides in Pittsburgh,  Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009. Feldman, a retired school teacher,  who turns...
Frederic Feldman, a World War II veteran who served in the European theater under General George S. Patton, talks about his upcoming birthday as he looks at a card at the Southwestern Veterans Center...   (Associated Press)
Frederic Feldman, a World War II veteran who served in the European theater under General George S. Patton, gives an address on Veterans Day at the Southwestern Veterans  Center where he resides in Pittsburgh,  Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009. Feldman, a retired school teacher , turns 100-years old on Nov. 13, 2009....
Frederic Feldman, a World War II veteran who served in the European theater under General George S. Patton, gives an address on Veterans Day at the Southwestern Veterans Center where he resides in Pittsburgh,...   (Associated Press)
FILE- This Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009 file photo shows the golden arches of a McDonald's restaurant in Pittsburgh. McDonald's Corp., the world's largest fast-food chain, said Monday, Nov. 9, 2009 that monthly sales growth was relatively flat in the U.S. but that was offset by stronger growth globally.  (AP...
FILE- This Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009 file photo shows the golden arches of a McDonald's restaurant in Pittsburgh. McDonald's Corp., the world's largest fast-food chain, said Monday, Nov. 9, 2009 that monthly...   (Associated Press)
In this photo made on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009  WeatherWise CEO Rand Warsaw talks in the conference room of his offices in  Pittsburgh about his patent case that is being heard by the Supreme Court. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
In this photo made on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009 WeatherWise CEO Rand Warsaw talks in the conference room of his offices in Pittsburgh about his patent case that is being heard by the Supreme Court. (AP...   (Associated Press)
In this photo made on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, WeatherWise CEO Rand Warsaw talks in the conference room of his offices in  Pittsburgh about his patent case that is being heard by the Supreme Court. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
In this photo made on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, WeatherWise CEO Rand Warsaw talks in the conference room of his offices in Pittsburgh about his patent case that is being heard by the Supreme Court. (AP...   (Associated Press)
David Newell, portraying his character
David Newell, portraying his character "Mr. McFeeley" of the PBS television program "Mr. Rogers Neighborhood" addresses those gathered at the dedication of the statue of Fred Rogers in Pittsburgh, Thursday,...   (Associated Press)
Joanne Rogers, the widow of the late Fred Rogers,  of the PBS television program
Joanne Rogers, the widow of the late Fred Rogers, of the PBS television program "Mr. Rogers Neighborhood" addresses those gathered at the dedication of the statue of Fred Rogers in Pittsburgh, Thursday,...   (Associated Press)
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In this Sept. 19, 2009, photo, Pittsburgh quarterback Bill Stull, right, runs away from Navy linebacker Ross Pospisil after catching his own deflected pass during an NCAA college football game in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009. West Virginia coach Bill Stewart has noticed Stull's improvement since the last time No....
In this Sept. 19, 2009, photo, Pittsburgh quarterback Bill Stull, right, runs away from Navy linebacker Ross Pospisil after catching his own deflected pass during an NCAA college football game in Pittsburgh,...   (Associated Press)
Pittsburgh quarterback Bill Stull, right, runs away from Navy linebacker Ross Pospisil after catching his own deflected pass in the first half of the NCAA college football game in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009. Stull had the ball stripped and lost the fumble to Navy. Pittsburgh won the game 27-14....
Pittsburgh quarterback Bill Stull, right, runs away from Navy linebacker Ross Pospisil after catching his own deflected pass in the first half of the NCAA college football game in Pittsburgh, Saturday,...   (Associated Press)
FILE - In this Nov. 26, 2008, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger gives a thumbs-up as he is taken off the field after sustaining a concussion during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Pittsburgh. At right is Steelers team doctor Joseph Maroon. Roethlisberger plans to...
FILE - In this Nov. 26, 2008, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger gives a thumbs-up as he is taken off the field after sustaining a concussion during an NFL football game against...   (Associated Press)
Montreal Canadiens coach Jacques Martin, top, stands behind Canadiens' James Wyman (48) and David Desharnais on the bench during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Montreal Canadiens coach Jacques Martin, top, stands behind Canadiens' James Wyman (48) and David Desharnais on the bench during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins...   (Associated Press)
Pittsburgh Penguins coach Dan Bylsma, top, stands behind Penguins' Bill Guerin, left, and Sidney Crosby on the bench during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Montreal Canadiens in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Pittsburgh Penguins coach Dan Bylsma, top, stands behind Penguins' Bill Guerin, left, and Sidney Crosby on the bench during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Montreal Canadiens in Pittsburgh,...   (Associated Press)
Pittsburgh Penguins' Sergei Gonchar, top, of Russia, celebrates his second-period goal behind Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price (31) during an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Pittsburgh Penguins' Sergei Gonchar, top, of Russia, celebrates his second-period goal behind Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price (31) during an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009....   (Associated Press)
Pittsburgh Penguins' Sergei Gonchar, center, of Russia, celebrates his second-period goal with Sidney Crosby (87) and Matt Cooke, second from left, during an NHL hockey game against the Montreal Canadiens in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009. Canadiens goalie Carey Price, left, looks on. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Pittsburgh Penguins' Sergei Gonchar, center, of Russia, celebrates his second-period goal with Sidney Crosby (87) and Matt Cooke, second from left, during an NHL hockey game against the Montreal Canadiens...   (Associated Press)
Montreal Canadiens' David Desharnais (58) skates against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009 in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Montreal Canadiens' David Desharnais (58) skates against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009 in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J....   (Associated Press)
Montreal Canadiens' David Desharnais (58) collides with Pittsburgh Penguins Craig Adams during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Montreal Canadiens' David Desharnais (58) collides with Pittsburgh Penguins Craig Adams during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)   (Associated Press)
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Brooks Orpik (44) collides with Montreal Canadiens' Sergei Kostitisyn (74), of Belarus, during an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Brooks Orpik (44) collides with Montreal Canadiens' Sergei Kostitisyn (74), of Belarus, during an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009. (AP Photo/Gene...   (Associated Press)
Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury, right, makes a first-period save on a shot by Montreal Canadiens' Glen Metropolit (15) during an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury, right, makes a first-period save on a shot by Montreal Canadiens' Glen Metropolit (15) during an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009....   (Associated Press)
Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) celebrates his first-period goal with teammate Max Talbot, who assisted on the goal, against the Montreal Canadiens during an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) celebrates his first-period goal with teammate Max Talbot, who assisted on the goal, against the Montreal Canadiens during an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Wednesday,...   (Associated Press)
FILE - This is an Oct. 24, 2009, file photo showing Pittsburgh coach Dave Wannstedt gesturing towards quarterback Bill Stull on the sideline during a college football game against South Florida,  in Pittsburgh. Pitt coach Dave Wannstedt is winning the old way. The Panthers throw the ball regularly and well,...
FILE - This is an Oct. 24, 2009, file photo showing Pittsburgh coach Dave Wannstedt gesturing towards quarterback Bill Stull on the sideline during a college football game against South Florida, in Pittsburgh....   (Associated Press)
Texas' Damion James (5) puts up a shot over Pittsburgh's Lamar Patterson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. Texas won the game 78-62. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Texas' Damion James (5) puts up a shot over Pittsburgh's Lamar Patterson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. Texas won the game 78-62. (AP...   (Associated Press)
Texas' Justin Mason (24) blocks a shot by Pittsburgh's Dante Taylor (11) during the  second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. Texas won the game 78-62. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Texas' Justin Mason (24) blocks a shot by Pittsburgh's Dante Taylor (11) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. Texas won the game 78-62....   (Associated Press)
Texas' Gary Johnson (1) is fouled by Pittsburgh's Brad Wanamaker (22) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. Texas won 78-62.  (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Texas' Gary Johnson (1) is fouled by Pittsburgh's Brad Wanamaker (22) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. Texas won 78-62. (AP Photo/Charlie...   (Associated Press)
Pittsburgh coach Jamie Dixon argues a call with a game official during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. Texas won the game 78-62.  (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Pittsburgh coach Jamie Dixon argues a call with a game official during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. Texas won the game 78-62....   (Associated Press)
Texas coach Rick Barnes talks to his players during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Pittsburgh Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. Texas won 78-62.  (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Texas coach Rick Barnes talks to his players during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Pittsburgh Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. Texas won 78-62. (AP Photo/Charlie...   (Associated Press)
Pittsburgh's Travon Woodall (1) and Texas' Justin Mason (24) battle for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Pittsburgh's Travon Woodall (1) and Texas' Justin Mason (24) battle for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie...   (Associated Press)
Pittsburgh coach Jamie Dixon yells instructions to his players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Pittsburgh coach Jamie Dixon yells instructions to his players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)   (Associated Press)
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  • Ward Serves Thanksgiving Dinner At South Side 86

    KDKA | 11/26/2009 7:06:37 PM

    It's a tradition, started by Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward a year ago, and one he hopes to continue for years to come - feeding the needy on Thanksgiving. More »

  • Police Probe Ambridge Stabbing

    KDKA | 11/26/2009 6:46:48 PM

    Police are investigating a stabbing in Ambridge.  It happened at a home on 12th Street.  Dispatchers received the call shortly before 2 p.m. More »

  • Local Armory Continues Thanksgiving Tradition

    KDKA | 11/26/2009 6:32:54 PM

    Soldiers of the 1st Battalion 110th Infantry Regiment in Mount Pleasant spend the entire year serving our country, but on Thanksgiving, they're serving their community in another way. More »

  • Black Friday Shoppers Already In Line

    KDKA | 11/26/2009 5:57:32 PM

    Getting ready for those deep discounts, Black Friday bargain hunters are already getting in line.  At the Best Buy in Cranberry, shoppers are already in line.  A Zelienople man says he arrived Wednesday night before midnight. More »

  • More Stores Opening On Thanksgiving For Shoppers

    KDKA | 11/26/2009 5:48:50 PM

    Anxiously waiting for Black Friday?  There's no need to wait – Thanksgiving is carving its way into shoppers' pocketbooks.  Toys R Us stores in the Pittsburgh area are open from noon to 6 p.m. They will reopen at midnight for Black Friday. Some Old Navy Stores, including the one in North Fayette, will be open noon to 7 p.m. More »

  • Franklin Regional band brings taste of Pittsburgh to Macy's parade

    Pittsburgh Tribune Review | 11/26/2009 5:42:04 PM

    Crowds six to seven people deep lined the streets of Manhattan on Thursday for the 83rd annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. A taste of Pittsburgh was provided by the Franklin Regional High School Marching Band. More »

  • Pittsburgh comes together to bring Thanksgiving to all

    Pittsburgh Tribune Review | 11/26/2009 5:04:27 PM

    As unemployment rates continued to rise and the people who still have jobs saved more of their money, community groups provided free Thanksgiving meals for thousands of needy people in the region. More »

  • Man Charged In Clay Township Burglary

    KDKA | 11/26/2009 4:08:08 PM

    A man is facing charges after he allegedly stole guns and coins from a home in Clay Township.  Pennsylvania State Police in Butler say the burglary happened early Wednesday morning at a home in the 100 block of Demi Lane. More »

  • Police Seek Leads In McKeesport Fatal Shooting

    KDKA | 11/26/2009 3:43:52 PM

    It's been more than a year since a local man was gunned down in the street, but police still haven't made any arrests.  Tamir Thomas, 29, of Forest Hills, was shot in the head in front of the Elks Club in the 1100-block of Walnut Street in McKeesport. More »

  • Turkey farm's always plucky in Evans City

    Pittsburgh Tribune Review | 11/26/2009 3:39:29 PM

    The white feathers floated like snowflakes, but this was no winter wonderland: It was the hectic pre-Thanksgiving reckoning for several hundred turkeys at Ifft's farm. More »

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