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Bethel Park man charged after, police say, he brought a gun illegally to Pittsburgh International Airport
A man is facing misdemeanor charges after allegedly attempting to bring a handgun through the security gates at the Pittsburgh International Airport on Friday. Robert Stalter, 49 of Bethel Park, was observed with a handgun within his backpack at the main security checkpoint at about 12:15 p.m. on Friday, according
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What to watch for in WPIAL sports on March 15, 2024: 4 WPIAL teams square off in Class 5A quarterfinals | Trib HSSN
Welcome to Quarterfinals Friday on the Road to Hershey with third-round PIAA basketball games in boys Class 5A, 4A and A, along with girls 6A, 3A and 2A taking center stage.
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5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: March 15-17
It is St. Patrick's Day weekend, which includes the annual parade at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Downtown. The Pittsburgh Home & Garden Show is happening all weekend and the Penguins host games on Saturday and Sunday, so plan accordingly. Here are some ways to spend it. Go to the movies
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Pittsburgh’s Hill District Produced America’s First EMT Service; March 28 Film at The Lindsay Highlights Their Story
They were truly the first responders. In 1967, Pittsburgh produced America's first EMT service: Freedom House Ambulance. This groundbreaking work, performed solely by Black men and women from the Hill District, became the basis for all paramedic training in the country.
Their story is told in the Mid-Atlantic Emmy-winning film Freedom House Ambulance: The FIRST Responders, produced by Annette Banks of WQED-TV, and screening Thursday, March 28, at 7 p.m., as part of The Lindsay Theater and Cultural Center's Emerging Filmmakers Showcase.
The free showcase events, a staple at The Lindsay, are designed to accelerate filmmakers' exposure and encourage exchanges between local artists and the public.
"The Lindsay is thrilled to present Freedom House Ambulance: The FIRST Responders as part of its Emerging Filmmakers Showcase, helping to bring this piece of local history to the public's attention," says Carolina Thor, the Theater's CEO. "We are particularly honored to have some of these trailblazers in attendance."
A Q&A after the screening will include filmmaker Banks, Freedom House founder Phil Hallen, and former Freedom House employee John Moon.
Using rare archival images, the 28-minute documentary explores barriers faced by Freedom House Ambulance, from Hallen's story of inception to compelling reflections of the paramedic team, stories of the world-renowned doctors who trained them, and memories of the residents they served.
"When I first learned about Freedom House Ambulance, I knew that I had to tell this story," Banks says. "It was a little-known local story, with major national impact. It was really exciting to meet some of the men and women from Freedom House who set the standard of pre-hospital care for our country, and it was such a privilege to be able to produce the documentary to help spread the word about this amazing part of American history."
Despite the success of Freedom House Ambulance, racism and power dynamics shut it down, and faded its recognition in American history.
Freedom House: The FIRST Responders is "truly spectacular and a must-see for everyone in Pittsburgh and beyond," says the Safar Center for Resuscitation Research at the University of Pittsburgh.
"The Freedom House team of men and women completely transformed the field of emergency medicine," observes BikePGH. "The model they created was replicated all over the country … it's the basis for the city-run ambulance service today. And the documentary lets us hear from the people who made their neighborhood safer, those who were on the team themselves."
This event is free to the public but RSVPs are requested so that seating for everyone can be ensured.
The Lindsay is located at 418 Walnut St. in Sewickley.
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Trib Lunch Box: Jagr bobbleheads, Pi Day, Bethel Park cop, Robert Morris Prom
Here are some noon headlines from TribLive, Thursday, March 14, 2024: • Friends, neighbors remember victims of Crescent Township house explosion Neighbors on the couple's cul-de-sac on Riverview Road and friends throughout the area remained in shock at the sudden deaths of the Mitchells, who were killed Tuesday when their
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Ex-Bethel Park cop who illegally brought South American woman to U.S gets probation
Blake Babin led a stellar career as a Bethel Park police officer, rising to lieutenant over more than three decades. Friends and former colleagues said he acted as a mentor to others, organized community programs, participated in an annual food drive and was compassionate to those he served. But Babin
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