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Officer Colello, University of Pittsburgh Police Department pedestrian safety officer

Regional Safety Action Plan "Unsung Heroes" with Officer Colello

University of Pittsburgh Police Department's Officer Jeff Colello was recently recognized as an "Unsung Hero" by the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission as part of their Regional Safety Plan initiative; Officer Colello was identified as

Aerial view of traffic in Oakland.

Pittwire: Motorists, be aware of Pennsylvania’s new distracted driving law

Pennsylvania’s new distracted driving law, known as Paul Miller’s law, prohibits drivers from using any mobile device while driving, even at a red light or when stuck in traffic.

Wideshot of Oakland neighborhood in fall

What to do in a power outage

University of Pittsburgh - Power Outage GuideTake the right steps to stay safe during a power outage:If you don’t already have emergency supplies, make sure to acquire a flashlight with extra batteries, bottled wat