Amanda Gillooly is a 2002 Point Park University graduate and former reporter for The Valley Independent, The Beaver County Times and Observer-Reporter newspapers. She was also a freelance writer for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, www.pa2010.com and The Innocence Institute of Point Park University.
Amanda has been dubbed a "crazy cat lady" by her friends because of the three felines who share her home.
Amanda also has the distinction of being the Best Aunt in the Universe for the past nine years straight. The award, bestowed by her nephew Nicholas, 9, and her niece, Lilly Belle, 3, is on her mantle next to her Pennsylvania Associated Press Managing Editor's first-place award for enterprise reporting, a Pennsylvania Keystone Press second-place award for a special project, and a Pittsburgh Press Club Golden Quill award for culture writing. She was also a national finalist for an investigative reporting project she co-wrote for the Innocence Institute.
Amanda enjoys humor, cheesy horror and kung fu flicks and is a jukebox champion.
The new 'See Something, Send Something' app allows suspicious activity to be captured as a photo or written note and sent to the Pennsylvania Criminal Intelligence Center.
The new 'See Something, Send Something' app allows suspicious activity to be captured as a photo or written note and sent to the Pennsylvania Criminal Intelligence Center.
The new 'See Something, Send Something' app allows suspicious activity to be captured as a photo or written note and sent to the Pennsylvania Criminal Intelligence Center.
Harness racing fans listen up: Here are highlights from 21012.
Harness racing fans listen up: Here are highlights from 21012.
Ruth F. Nirella: Age 98, of Cecil Township, formerly of Carnegie, on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013.
This grilled salmon recipe offers a soy sauce and brown sugar marinade that will have your mouth watering.
This grilled salmon recipe offers a soy sauce and brown sugar marinade that will have your mouth watering.
See how these changes will impact when you file taxes this year in the wake of law changes by Congress.
See how these changes will impact when you file taxes this year in the wake of law changes by Congress.
If you're looking for an outdoorsy kind of dog, stop by the Animal Rescue League in Pittsburgh to meet Todd!
If you're looking for an outdoorsy kind of dog, stop by the Animal Rescue League in Pittsburgh to meet Todd!
The man was remanded to the Washington County Jail on $10,000 bond.
The fundraising event will be held during the team's match against Upper St. Clair Wednesday and will benefit a hometown hero.
Canonsburg's day camp will open in June. Here's what you need to know.
My bill would help children who by definition may not be abused, but are not getting the care they need," state Rep. Brandon Neuman said.
Trees can be recycled through the township.
Oct. 9, 1921 - Jan. 8, 2013
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