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Summary: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette report listing detours to Port Authority bus routes passing through Squirrel Hill to accommodate crime scene blockades and public vigils in the neighborhood.
Summary: Associated Press wire report carried by WESA about President Donald Trump's public response to the October 27 attack.
Summary: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette report on initial condition of survivors of the October 27 attack, including both worshippers and police officers. Report spefically identifies Daniel Leger and describes other survivors.
Summary: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette report summarizing federal and state charges against alleged perpetrator of October 27 attack, including obstruction of excercise of religious beliefs, and use of firearm to commit murder. Includes information about alleged perpetrators social media posts prior to attack.
Summary: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette report from interfaith havdalah vigil at the intersection of Murray and Forbes avenues in Squirrel Hill hours after the October 27 attack. Vigil was organized by students from Taylor Allderdice High School.
Summary: KDKA-TV breaking news report on the October 27 attack. Includes updates throughout the day with more info about the shooting and responses from public officials
Summary: WESA profile on alleged perpetrator of the October 27 attack, including background on his social media posts about HIAS. Includes comments from HIAS President Mark Hetfield and from social media platform Gab.
Summary: WESA report from havdalah vigil on the corner of Forbes and Murray avenues in Squirrel Hill on the evening of the October 27 attack. Includes comments from State Rep. Dan Frankel.
Summary: KDKA-TV report providing a history of mass shootings in the Pittsburgh area between 2000 and 2018.
Summary: WESA report on charges filed against alleged perpetrator of October 27 attack. Includes comments from Attorney General Jeff Sessions.
Summary: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette coverage of Pitt vs. Duke football game played on the morning of the October 27 attack. Includes brief mention of the players holding a moment of silence for victims of the attack.
Summary: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette report on Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf's order for flags at commonwealth buildings to be lowered to half-staff in memory of the victims of the October 27 attack.
Summary: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette report on President Donald Trump's announcement of plans to visit Pittsburgh following the October 27 attack. Includes statements and comments from the president regarding various aspects of the attack.
Summary: Pittsburgh Current breaking news report on the October 27 attack. Updated throughout the day. Includes interview with neighbor of alleged perpetrator of October 27 attack, report from press conference held by Pittsburgh Director of Public Safety Wendell Hissric, and comments from state and local officials.
Summary: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review report on Pitt Panthers football program's response to the October 27 attack. Includes coach Pat Narduzzi offering condolences and discussing coaching his players on the day of the attack.
Summary: Pittsburgh City Paper breaking news report on the October 27 attack. Includes real-time tweets from City Paper publisher Justin Matase and comments from various local elected officials.
Summary: The Incline breaking news report on October 27 attack, updated throughout the day. Includes timeline of the attack, early details about victims and alleged perpetrator, reports about upcoming vigils, and information about Tree of Life Congregation.
Summary: Pittsburgh City Paper report from havdalah vigil at the corner of Forbes and Murray avenue in Squirrel Hill, organized by students from Allderdice High School.
Summary: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette article reporting on Pittsburgh Penguins Captain Sidney Crosby and Head Coach Mike Sullivan expressing condolences following the October 27 attack.
Summary: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Editor David Shribman shares his personal account of learning about the attack and describes the scene in Squirrel Hill.
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The October 27 Archive collects responses to an antisemitic attack in Pittsburgh, Pa. on October 27, 2018. These responses take many forms but share a motivating impulse. Each began in the mind and heart of someone who was moved by the events of that day and was compelled to create something meaningful from that feeling. By sharing these responses, those people chose to be vulnerable for the sake of a greater good. The October 27 Archive website was launched with the belief that sharing these responses with the world can provide an avenue for people all over the world to reflect, learn, and heal.
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