00:00On this day 25 years ago, terrorists hijacked four airliners flying three of the planes into
00:05the Twin Towers in New York City and the Pentagon in Washington. Former Presidents Biden, Obama,
00:11Bush, and Clinton will join Vice President Vance at the 9-11 Memorial Plaza for the reading of
00:172,983 names of the people killed that day. President Trump will lay a wreath during a
00:24ceremony at the Pentagon where 184 people died. The fourth aircraft, Flight 93, crashed in Somerset
00:31County. And with more on today's ceremonies in Shanksville, here's NewsRadio KDKA's Tamara Rush
00:36in the newsroom. Paul, the Flight 93 National Memorial's morning observance begins at 830
00:41at the Wall of Names with the reading of the victims' names and the ringing of the bells of
00:46remembrance. There's also a living tribute nearby at the Remember Me Rose Garden where a new visitor
00:51center is being unveiled. Volunteer coordinator John Vento spoke with the BK Morning Show about
00:57why this memorial continues to resonate with so many people.
01:04And in fact, even some tips came in from just restaurants.
01:14An afternoon ceremony begins at one with remarks, music, and a public wreath laying.
01:19The Wall of Names opens to the public at 3 p.m.
01:22In the newsroom, Tamara Rush, NewsRadio KDKA.
01:25The Beaver County DA wants to shut down a restaurant following a drug raid.
01:30Investigators say they seized cocaine and a large amount of cash during the raid last week
01:34at Fifth Avenue Tap House in New Brighton. District Attorney Nate Bible told KDKA-TV the
01:39investigation into drug sales at the restaurant started months ago.
01:42And in fact, even some tips came in from just restaurant goers who witnessed it themselves.
01:49The DA's office is working with the Liquor Control Board now to close the Fifth Avenue Tap House.
01:54No charges have been filed, but Bible says they're coming.
01:57The Roberto Clemente Bridge is closing to traffic today from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
02:02for people to attend the Clemente Bridge Fest.
02:05Traffic will detour on Fort Duquesne Boulevard, also the Andy Warhol Bridge and Isabella Street.
02:11A city university has bought a downtown building that comprises almost an entire city block.
02:18NewsRadio KDKA's Paul Alexander has that.
02:20Point Park University, with an assist from Mayor Corey O'Connor's main and main initiative,
02:25has secured the purchase of the former CVS building at the corner of Smithfield Street and Forbes Avenue.
02:30It is right next door to the Pittsburgh Playhouse and will add to the large presence that Point Park already
02:35has downtown.
02:36The three-story building is more than 42,000 square feet and will be included in the city's modernization and
02:42reconstruction of the street and the sidewalk later this month.
02:45The purchase was made possible through donations from the Allegheny and Burke Foundations.
02:50Point Park will announce how they will use the building at a later date.
02:54Paul Alexander, NewsRadio, KDKA.
02:56KDKA Sports, the Pirates beat the White Sox 2-0 for a series sweep.
03:01Jared Jones took a no-hitter into the seventh inning and allowed just one hit over seven scoreless en route
03:07to the victory.
03:08And O'Neal Cruz added a home run.
03:10The Bucs and Cubs will play today on KDKA Radio.
03:13Our coverage begins at 125.
03:16Brock Purdy tossed three touchdown passes and the 49ers clobbered the Rams 27-7 last night in Melbourne, Australia.
03:23The Bucs and Cubs are now on KDKA Radio.
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