How Pittsburghers can stay safe and have fun with 4th of July fireworks
Representatives from UPMC and Allegheny County Public Safety held a demonstration to encourage firework safety in Pittsburgh.
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Representatives from UPMC and Allegheny County Public Safety held a demonstration to encourage firework safety in Pittsburgh.
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It's almost time to illuminate Pittsburgh's skyline with Fourth of July fireworks.
People made their way to Pittsburgh on Friday for the city's Fourth of July festivities.
Here's everything you need to know about fireworks and the Fourth of July celebration in Pittsburgh.
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Here's where you can watch fireworks in the Pittsburgh area.
Pittsburgh Public Safety gave its safety plan on Tuesday.
It's estimated that 20,000 people will be downtown to enjoy the Fourth of July festivities. The center point will be the fireworks over Point State Park in the evening. Pittsburgh Public Safety gave its safety plan on Tuesday. KDKA-TV's Chris Hoffman reports.
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Representatives from UPMC and Allegheny County Public Safety held a demonstration to encourage firework safety in Pittsburgh.
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