Good morning from Pittsburgh! Stay tuned for updates from the G-20 Summit.
by Channel4ActionNews/Staff at 9/24/2009 10:09:53 AM
A rally for clean energy jobs attracted a few thousand people to Point State Park last night. See some video and photos from the event here:
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Pittsburgh Public Schools are closed today and Friday. More info:
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There are many road closures in effect in downtown Pittsburgh this morning and will remain in effect until late Friday. More details:
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Additional G-20 Summit news and resources can be found at this link:
www.thepittsburghchannel.comby Channel4ActionNews/Staff at 9/24/2009 10:31:46 AM
The Pittsburgh Dept. of Public Safety has this page dedicated to G-20 safety updates:
www.g20safety.orgby Channel4ActionNews/Staff at 9/24/2009 10:33:13 AM
Port Authority of Allegheny County: Trolley service into downtown goes no further than First Avenue station. Downtown bus routes are being redirected with limited pick-up/drop-off locations. Updates can be found here:
tinyurl.comby Channel4ActionNews/Staff at 9/24/2009 10:34:42 AM
The U.S. Coast Guard will have portions of all three rivers closed in the downtown Pittsburgh area for the next two days.
tinyurl.comby Channel4ActionNews/Staff at 9/24/2009 10:37:12 AM
Share your photos and videos of the G-20 at this link:
tinyurl.comby Channel4ActionNews/Staff at 9/24/2009 10:41:24 AM
Traffic Watch 4's Scott Stiller is monitoring transportation issues at a PennDOT traffic management center. Traffic resources & cameras can be found here:
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Headed to Downtown from outside Allegheny County? Regional carrier detour info is here:
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WTAE-TV Channel 4 Action News will keep you informed with special coverage on-air and online for the next two days. Stay prepared and check this link for programming notes:
tinyurl.comby Channel4ActionNews/Staff at 9/24/2009 10:57:58 AM
A portion of Bigelow Blvd will be closed today til approx 8p. 54c, 84a may see deviations;
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twitpic.com - I watched military helicopters patrolling the convention center
For a full list of school and government office closings for the next two days visit this link:
tinyurl.comby Channel4ActionNews/Staff at 9/24/2009 11:34:46 AM
Channel 4 Action News anchor Andrew Stockey shared some of his views across from the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in his blog:
tinyurl.comby Channel4ActionNews/Staff at 9/24/2009 11:38:56 AM
Here is a cool way to get a quick overview of Pittsburgh area roadways:
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twitpic.com - So far this is only trouble from protesters. Police prepare to handle more today.
Motorcades coming from PGH airport to cause detours for multiple routes. Details here:
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Road closures near Schenley Park going into effect at about 9 this morning til end of day. Details on bus detours:
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Schenley Park road closures going into effect at about 9 this morning til end of day. Details on bus detours:
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New article: Dan Rooney on "Why #Pittsburgh?" www.PittsburghG20.org #myg20 #g20 #pghg20
New Article: Custom gifts for visiting world leaders speak to #Pittsburgh's vibrant arts&culture #g20 #myg20 #pghg20 www.PittsburghG20.org
Last night's reception at Heinz field welcomed the world!
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Latest newsletter - scroll down for recent articles on #Pittsburgh from Reuters, Bloomberg, France & Canada:
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Latest newsletter - scroll down for recent articles on #Pittsburgh from Reuters, Bloomberg, France & Canada:
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G-20 Safety - City of Pittsburgh -
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CNN tweets from G20: @amycnn and I are on streets along with @christineromans and @juliancnn at site. @edhenrycnn with the Pres. #g20 #myg20
Submit and view photos from the G-20 Summit on the Channel 4 Action News u local page:
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Buses currently experiencing a backup at checkpoint near Mellon Arena due to security forces checking out-of-town media credentials.
The Mid Mon Valley Transit Authority is tweeting #g20 service updates @MMVTA.
Cloudy in Pittsburgh today. Getting ready to meet up with @stevebruskCNN and head out
Westmoreland Transit is also tweeting updates @WestTran. #g20
Pittsburgh's Weather Watch 4 meteorologist Demetrius Ivory reports showers developing later in the day, high temperature near 73 degrees. More weather resources:
tinyurl.comby Channel4ActionNews/Staff at 9/24/2009 1:37:21 PM
twitpic.com - Security scans at arena before shuttle to convention cntr
twitpic.com - This is my stuff they're searching now
Morning bagel and walking around downtown Pittaburgh to familiarize myself with the area.
Morning bagel and walking around downtown Pittsburgh to familiarize myself with the area. #CNN
twitpic.com - Bomb sniffing dog checking my stuff
Military jeep seen from our bus at #G-20. Downtown Pittsburgh in lockdown, schools and businesses closed
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