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Past articles by David:

Sabotaging Our Sleep: What you can learn from sleep lab about your habits

Our own David Highfield checked out an AHN Sleep Lab to learn about his sleeping habits. → Read More

Beaver County’s Amber Brkich Is Heading Back To ‘Survivor’ Nearly 20 Years After Her Debut

Nearly 20 years after she first tried to "outwit, outplay and outlast" the competition, Beaver County native Amber Brkich Mariano is heading back to "Survivor." → Read More

Does It Really Do That? Ice Genie

The Ice Genie claims it can help you make more ice in less space, but does it really do that? → Read More

Does It Really Do That? The Negg

"The Negg" was created by a home cook in Connecticut with too many deviled eggs to prepare. → Read More

Who You See Before You Die: Hospice Documenting Patients’ Mysterious Dream Experiences

Death is one of the mysteries of life. But the dreams of patients at Hospice Buffalo in New York State are revealing something incredible about the process of dying. → Read More

Does It Really Do That? FurZapper

The FurZapper claims it can "zap" pet fur off blankets, bedding and more, but does it really do that? → Read More

Does It Really Do That? Collar Press

What if a device could do some of your ironing for you while your clothes dry? That's exactly what the maker of the Collar Press claims it can do. → Read More

10-Year-Old In Critical Condition After Apparently Slipping Under Van

A child was transported to a hospital in critical condition after apparently slipping under a van at a recreation center in Pittsburgh's Polish Hill neighborhood Friday night. → Read More

Hundreds Pack City-County Building To Air Thoughts On Gun Legislation

Hundreds of citizens from the City of Pittsburgh packed into the City-County building in an open discussion before city council. → Read More

Local Company Offering Jobs To Furloughed Federal Workers

A local business is offering furloughed federal workers a chance to earn some money during the government shutdown. → Read More

Pittsburgh Diocese’s Independent Reconciliation Compensation Program Goes Live

The Pittsburgh Catholic Diocese program to help sexual abuse victims went live on Tuesday. → Read More

Pittsburgh Weather: PennDOT, Public Works Road Crews Change Plans As Rain Falls Instead Of Snow

Rain instead of snow falling in Allegheny County on Saturday has meant a change of plans for road crews. → Read More

Pittsburgh Weather: Pa. Turnpike Maintenance Crews Preparing For Snowstorm

Pennsylvania Turnpike maintenance workers are planning on sleeping at the Harrison City maintenance facility, with no one going home until the storm passes. → Read More

Tempers Flare As Jefferson Hills Borough Council Votes To De-Certify Volunteer Fire Department

Tempers flared Monday night over the future of a volunteer department that’s been around for 71 years. → Read More

Westmoreland Co. Sheriff’s 2 Teenage Sons Charged In Florida Armed Robbery

The Westmoreland County sheriff's two teenage sons are facing charges. They're accused of robbery and theft in Florida. → Read More

Police: Person Stole Truck, Ran From Police, Crashed Into Home

Police say that a man stole a pickup truck and crashed into a home when he tried to evade police. → Read More

Officials File Charges Against Former Elizabeth Borough Police Chief

Authorities have filed charges against the former chief of the Elizabeth Borough Police Department. → Read More

Leechburg Council Votes Unanimously To Fire Suspended Police Chief

Leechburg Council fired Police Chief Michael Diebold Tuesday night after he pleaded guilty to asking for sex from an undercover officer posing as a teenage girl. → Read More

McCandless Police Union Members Vote No Confidence In Chief

Members of the McCandless Police union have voted overwhelmingly that they have no confidence in the police chief. → Read More

Western Pennsylvanians Hit The Road For Thanksgiving Holiday

Roads have been busy, but drivers say its not as bad as they feared on the day before Thanksgiving. → Read More