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KD Country: Strongman Jon Pritikin


Dave Crawley takes a look at inspiration strongman Jon Pritikin's inspirational presentations.
Source: KDKA

Who needs phone books any more? A loud and enthusiastic grade school audience at Bellevue Elementary School shrieks with encouragement, as the strongman on the stage rips a phone book in half. Yellow pages and all.

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KD Country: Links & Information

KDKA's Dave Crawley

Throughout his career, Dave Crawley has visited many towns and has enjoyed learning about community activities and interests. He has taped more than 3,000 stories throughout "KD Country" 
 Read Dave' Bio  KD Country Video Library

ToonSeum

November 13, 2009

A museum devoted to cartoons is opening in Pittsburgh.  The ToonSeum is located at 945 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.

ToonSeum

Iron City Auction

KDKA-TV News at 6pm

For more information on the Iron City Auction, visit the link below:

Auction Details

Dog Jack Movie

KDKA-TV News at 6pm

For more on the film, Dog Jack, click the link below:

Dog Jack Trailer

Flamingo Connection

KDKA-TV News at 6pm

For more information on Flamingo Connection at the National Aviary, click the link below:

Aviary.org

The Great Race 2009

KDKA-TV News at 6pm

For more information on the G-20 Summit, click the link below:

RunGreatRace.com

Penn's Colony Festival

KDKA-TV News at 6pm

For more information on the Penn's Colony Festival, click the link below:

Penn's Colony Festival

Gospel Singer Releases New Album

KDKA-TV News at 6pm

Gospel singer DaMarra Chanel will autograph copies of her new album on Sunday, September 20th:

Parkway Center Mall in Greentree
12pm to 4pm

CDs will be available for purchase at the signing for $12.

Follow "The Goodie Truck" On Twitter

KDKA-TV News at 6pm

The ice cream trucks most of us grew up with did not serve chocolate-covered bananas or Key Lime pie, and they also didn't take orders on Twitter. Click the link below to follow "The Goodie Truck" on Twitter:

Twitter.com/TheGoodieTruck

Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival

KDKA-TV News At 6 p.m.

Hear ye! Hear ye! For those looking for more information about this year's Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival click the link below!

Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival

Studio 19 Dance Complex

KDKA-TV News at 6pm

For more informatin on the Studio 19 Dance Complex in Cranberry Township, visit the link below:

Studio 19 Dance Complex
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Special Features

Dave Upcoming Appearances:

Saturday, Nov 21 - 8:30 p.m - Ozzie's Bar and Grill, Westview. Dave emcees Muoltiple Sclerosis Service Society Fundraiser and signs books

Friday, Nov. 27 - 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
- Borders Express, Mall at Robinson. Dave signs "Dog Poems" and "Cat Poems"

Sunday, Nov. 29 - 1-4 p.m. - Waldenbooks, South Hills Village. Dave signs "Cat Poems" and "Dog Poems"

Saturday, Dec. 5 - 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Heinz History Center. Dave signs books at annual "Authors' Day"

Sunday, Dec. 6 - 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. -
Barnes and Noble, Cranberry. Dave signs "Cat Poems" and "Dog Poems"

Sunday, Dec. 6 - 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. -  Dave emcees Passavant Retirement Community Light Up Ceremony and signs books for fundraiser

Dave Crawley's "Ode To The Bucs"

Every October 13th, fans gather at what remains of the old Forbes Field wall in Oakland to replay that great moment in Pirates history when Bill Mazeroski defeated the "mighty" Yankees with a 9th inning home run. Dave Crawley was just 13 at the time, living in Virginia; but he was already a Pirates fan. His first published poem (Newport News Daily Press) celebrated that magical moment in 1960:  Ode To The Bucs


Celebrating "Pittsburgh Firsts"

From the suspension bridges of Pittsburgh to the forecasting groundhog of Punxsutawney -- this region has long been a center for innovation.  Dave Crawley celebrates Pittsburgh's 250th anniversary with a look at Western Pennsylvania "firsts!'   Read Dave's Poem Now


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Celebrating Dave Crawley's 20th Anniversary At KDKA

KDKA's Dave Crawley is celebrating two decades with KDKA-TV!  ( Full Story) ( Anniversary Video)  Since he took us on his first visit to KD Country back in April 1988, Dave Crawley has covered more than 3,000 stories around the tri-state area.  Here's a look back at some of his more memorable stories:

 Meeting Catfish Gray |  Cass Scenic Railroad |  Champ, The Car Honking Dog |  Roscoe Village Christmas |  Pheasant, Farmer Form Bond |  The Battle Of Gettysburg |  Restoring A Covered Bridge |  Summer Heat Wave Poem |  Maryland Whitewater Classic |  Visiting Harrisville |  More Videos


Ode To Myron

Hearing the sad news that former Steelers broadcaster Myron Cope passed away, Dave wrote a special tribute to the man with a special place in Pittsburghers' hearts.   Read Dave's Poem Remembering Myron Cope