Larissa Dudkiewicz is a graduate of Youngstown State University in Youngstown, Ohio, where she studied Professional Writing and Editing and minored in American Studies. She worked as a general assignment reporter during a summer internship at the Buffalo News and after earning her bachelor's degree, began working three months later as a community news reporter for the Sharon Herald. In 2003, she began working at the Beaver/Allegheny County Times, which included covering news and events in the Sewickley Valley. In her spare time, Larissa enjoys reading, gardening and hunting wild mushrooms, with morels in the spring being her favorite.
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Food Network's Iron Chef and co-host of ABC’s The Chew, will host cooking demonstrations and present fresh home meal solutions from his new cookbook "5 in 5."
Janice was a tireless volunteer who helped build a support network for families affected by Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, which eventually became SIDS of Pennsylvania -- now Cribs for Kids.
State Sen. Wayne Fontana discusses the program that provides all uninsured children and teens access to affordable healthcare coverage.
Authorities said the 18 suspected drug dealers plotted to rob and murder a rival heroin dealer in an effort to profit from and control heroin trafficking in Wilkinsburg.
The Lincoln Highway Association is celebrating 100 years. Celebrate with free access to "The Complete Official Road Guide of the Lincoln Highway."
The community outreach program addresses issues and concerns in Turtle Creek neighborhoods.
A health study on the impact of gas drilling says air pollution may cause more problems than water contamination.
A health study on the impact of gas drilling says air pollution may cause more problems than water contamination.
A health study on the impact of gas drilling says air pollution may cause more problems than water contamination.
The concert benefits local children and youth.
The concert benefits local children and youth.
The concert benefits local children and youth.
The suspect is the principal of the city of Pittsburgh Brookline School.
Local roads could experience flooding, according to the National Weather Service.
Local roads could experience flooding, according to the National Weather Service.
The global movement promotes literacy and community-building with free book exchanges.
Fifty years after the civil rights leader's historic speech, five thoughts on what his message might have been in 2013.
Officials announced plans to begin drilling operations in mid-2014 on airport property.
Fifty years after the civil rights leader's historic speech, five thoughts on what his message might have been in 2013.
