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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Here's everything you need to know about fireworks and the Fourth of July celebration in Pittsburgh.
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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.
With just one day to go until the Fourth, Pittsburghers are stocking up on fireworks so they can celebrate with family and friends.
The Fourth of July is two days away, and while fireworks are widely considered patriotic, it causes feelings of panic in some military veterans.
The Fourth of July is just two days away, and while fireworks are widely considered patriotic, it causes feelings of panic in some military veterans. KDKA-TV's Megan Shinn has more.
From June 30 until July 5, some city police and public safety crews will respond to fireworks-related calls throughout the city.
From June 30 until July 5, some city police and public safety crews will respond to fireworks-related calls throughout the city. KDKA-TV's Chris Hoffman has more.
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Jason Lichtenstein, partner at Edgar Snyder and Associates, joined us to help us stay safe, legal and out of harm's way while celebrating the Fourth of July holiday with fireworks.
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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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