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Albrecht's Pittsburgh Blog November 2003 Archive

By Albrecht Powell, About.com Guide to Pittsburgh since 2000

Pittsburgh Holiday Happenings

Wednesday November 26, 2003
The holiday season is upon us again, as Pittsburgh kicks off its annual "Downtown Pittsburgh -- A Holiday Tradition With a New Twist 2003" campaign. Whether you're in the mood ... Read More

Hepatitis A Cases in Pennsylvania Rise to 510

Monday November 17, 2003
The number of confirmed Hepatis A cases in Western Pennsylvania have exceeded 500, including 3 deaths, in what has now become the largest hepatitis A outbreak in U.S. history, according ... Read More

Green Onions Pulled From Chi-Chi's Menu Nationwide

Friday November 14, 2003
The number of people confirmed to have contracted hepatitis A after eating at the Chi-Chi's Mexican Restaurant in the Beaver Valley Mall has risen to 410, including two fatalities. In ... Read More

Steelers Get a Much-Needed Win

Monday November 10, 2003
Not many teams are looking as bad as the Pittsburgh Steelers this year. Originally expected to contend for the Super Bowl, the Steelers are now fighting for survival at 3-6. For ... Read More

Jessica Lynch - Hype or Hero?

Sunday November 9, 2003
As Jessica Lynch accuses the U.S. Military of using her capture and rescue to sway public support for the war in Iraq, others are asking why she, of all people, ... Read More

Fallen Soldier Finally Arrives Home

Friday November 7, 2003
The remains of Army Sgt. Ernest Bucklew, arrived Thursday night from Iraq in time for a joint funeral for he and his mother this weekend. 33-year-old Sgt. Bucklew was one of ... Read More

Pittsburgh Light Up Night Events

Wednesday November 5, 2003
Over 50,000 people are expected in the Golden Triangle for the 44th annual Pittsburgh Light Up Night celebration, the official kickoff for the Pittsburgh holiday season. Get the scoop on ... Read More

Largest Hepatitis Outbreak in State History

Tuesday November 4, 2003
Health officials issued an alert yesterday, warning the estimated 11,000 customers who ate at the Beaver Valley Mall Chi-Chi's between October 22nd and November 2nd that they may have been exposed ... Read More

Don't Forget to Vote!

Tuesday November 4, 2003
As annoyed as I am with candidates who can't seem to run clean campaigns as promised and the Do Not Call List for allowing my answering machine to fill up ... Read More

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