{"id":15778,"date":"2019-12-06T23:25:55","date_gmt":"2019-12-07T04:25:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsinteractive.post-gazette.com\/photos\/?p=15778"},"modified":"2019-12-06T23:40:53","modified_gmt":"2019-12-07T04:40:53","slug":"photos-of-the-week-nov-30-to-dec-6-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsinteractive.post-gazette.com\/photos\/2019\/12\/06\/photos-of-the-week-nov-30-to-dec-6-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Photos of the week Nov. 30 to Dec. 6, 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Steelers fans cheer on their team against the Browns wearing duck heads in favor of Steelers quarterback Devlin “Duck” Hodges in the first quarter Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, at Heinz Field. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Steelers defensive tackle Cam Heyward congratulates cornerback Joe Haden after he closed out the Browns with an interception in the fourth quarter Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, at Heinz Field. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Steelers quarterback Devlin “Duck” Hodges tries to push away Browns linebacker Mack Wilson as he scrambles in the fourth quarter Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, at Heinz Field. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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A Steelers fan shows support for suspended center Maurkice Pouncey as the Steelers take on the Browns in the second quarter Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, at Heinz Field. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Injured Steelers running back James Conner talks with injured wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster before taking on the Browns in the second quarter Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, at Heinz Field. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Cleveland Browns safety Sheldrick Redwine breaks up pass intended for Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, at Heinz Field. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt celebrates sack against the Browns Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, at Heinz Field, Pittsburgh. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Deon Cain stretches out for a first down against the Browns Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, at Heinz Field, Pittsburgh. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Devlin “Duck” Hodges scrambles out of the rocket against the Browns Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, at Heinz Field, Pittsburgh. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Pittsburgh Steelers running back Benny Snell Jr. picks up yardage against the Browns Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, at Heinz Field, Pittsburgh. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Bud Dupree celebrates after sacking Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, at Heinz Field, Pittsburgh. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Sara Ruffner, a Literacy Outcomes Specialist for Learning Ovations, helps students with a reading activity in a first grade classroom at David Leech Elementary on Thursday, Nov. 24, 2019 in Leechburg. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Liz McDougle, center, assembles a wreath with her daughter Maggie to celebrate Liz’s birthday during a DIY holiday decoration event hosted by Workshop PGH and Shadyside Nursery at the Ace Hotel in East Liberty on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Kaitlyn Allen, 14, of Cranberry does a flip while marching with Studio 19 Dance Complex during the 2019 WPXI Holiday Parade presented by Neighborhood Ford Store on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, along Liberty Avenue, Downtown. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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New Pirates manager Derek Shelton is introduced next to general manager Ben Cherington Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019, at PNC Park. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin celebrates after scoring in the third period against the Coyotes Friday, Dec 6, 2019, at PPG Paints Arena Uptown.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry makes save on St. Louis Blues center Ryan O’Reilly Wednesday, Dec 4, 2019, at PPG Paints Arena Uptown. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin takes a hard hit from St. Louis Blues defenseman Carl Gunnarsson Wednesday, Dec 4, 2019, at PPG Paints Arena Uptown. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Al Todd , director and founder of Al’s Bike Drive, walk through the rows of bikes with a smiling Kevin Geppert, a Retired Gunnery Sgt., carrying one of 1,245 bikes, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019, at the Walmart in Richland Twps. Al’s Bike Drive is a North Hills nonprofit that collects bicycles and donates them to the Marines’ Toys for Tots program. This is their 11th year. Walmart and the Walmart Foundation also supported the effort with a $32,000 donation. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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A lone window was lighted in a row of houses along Our Way in the Hill District on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019
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South Park Elementary fourth graders, unload toys from their school bus for the Stuff-A-Bus toy drive run by 96.1 KISS on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, in Robinson. Twenty-four fourth graders delivered the toys they collected from classmates. In this 16th year of Stuff-A-Bus, the program collected a record 70 buses full of toys for Toys for Tots. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Penn Hills’ Jayla Golden, center, battles Bethel Park’s Lauren Mullen, left, and Emma Dziezgowski during their game at North Allegheny High School Friday, Dec. 6, 2019 in Wexford. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Southern Columbia’s Jake Davis intercepts a pass in front of Avonworth’s Theo Newhouse during the PIAA Class 2A football championship on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, at Hersheypark Stadium in Hershey. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Southern Columbia’s Julian Fleming scores a touchdown as Avonworth’s Nate Harper misses a tackle during the PIAA Class 2A football championship on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, at Hersheypark Stadium in Hershey. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Avonworth’s Jax Miller receives a hug from head coach Duke Johncour after losing to Southern Columbia 74-7 during the PIAA Class 2A football championship on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, at Hersheypark Stadium in Hershey. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Southern Columbia’s Kole Biscoe fumbles as he is brought down by Avonworth’s Ryan Paszkiewicz and Trevor Faulkner during the PIAA Class 2A football championship on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, at Hersheypark Stadium in Hershey. Avonworth lost to Southern Columbia, 74-7. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Avonworth’s Jax Miller misses a tackle as Southern Columbia’s Gavin Garcia runs with the ball during the PIAA Class 2A football championship on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, at Hersheypark Stadium in Hershey. Avonworth lost to Southern Columbia, 74-7. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Avonworth’s Nate Harper tears up while listening to coaches speak after losing to Southern Columbia 74-7 during the PIAA Class 2A football championship on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, at Hersheypark Stadium in Hershey. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Southern Columbia’s Wade Kerstetter is stiff armed by Avonworth’s Jax Miller during the PIAA Class 2A football championship on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, at Hersheypark Stadium in Hershey. Avonworth lost to Southern Columbia, 74-7. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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St. Joseph’s Prep’s Marvin Harrison Jr. barely gets in toe in bounds for the game-winning touchdown during a PIAA Class 6A semifinal on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, at Mansion Park Stadium in Altoona, Pa. St. Joseph’s Prep beat Central Catholic 31-24 in overtime. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Central Catholic’s Brandon Jackson walks off the field as St. Joseph’s Prep celebrates an interception to win 31-24 in overtime during a PIAA Class 6A semifinal on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, at Mansion Park Stadium in Altoona, Pa. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Central Catholic twin brothers Amaar Allen and Ameer Allen react after losing to St. Joseph’s Prep 31-24 in overtime during a PIAA Class 6A semifinal on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, at Mansion Park Stadium in Altoona. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Central Catholic’s Amaar Allen tackles St. Joseph’s Prep’s Kolbe Burrell during a PIAA Class 6A semifinal on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, at Mansion Park Stadium in Altoona. St. Joseph’s Prep beat Central Catholic 31-24 in overtime. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Pitt defensive back Damar Hamlin hugs his mother, Nina, on senior day before taking on Boston College Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, at Heinz Field. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Pitt linebacker Cam Bright reaches to take down Boston College quarterback Dennis Grosel in the first quarter Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, at Heinz Field. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Boston College wide receiver Kobay White pulls in a pass in front of Pitt defensive back Dane Jackson in the second quarter Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, at Heinz Field. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Pitt defensive lineman Jaylen Twyman dives to try to take down Boston College quarterback Dennis Grosel as he scrambles in the third quarter Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, at Heinz Field. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Pitt running back Vincent Davis runs for a touchdown against Boston College in the third quarter Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, at Heinz Field. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Thomas Jefferson’s Dan Deabner catches a touchdown against Dallas during the PIAA Class 4A football championship on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019, at Hersheypark Stadium in Hershey. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Thomas Jefferson fans cheer after a touchdown against Dallas during the PIAA Class 4A football championship on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019, at Hersheypark Stadium in Hershey. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Thomas Jefferson players including Jack Konick, number 36, and Ian Hansen, number 10, are fired up by team manager Daniel Freedman before the game against Dallas during the PIAA Class 4A football championship on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019, at Hersheypark Stadium in Hershey. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Thomas Jefferson players listen to coach Bill Cherpak before playing Dallas during the PIAA Class 4A football championship on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019, at Hersheypark Stadium in Hershey. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Thomas Jefferson head coach Bill Cherpak and Thomas Jefferson quarterback Shane Stump embrace after beating Dallas 46-7 during the PIAA Class 4A football championship on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019, at Hersheypark Stadium in Hershey. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Thomas Jefferson’s Nick Trainor yells as he carries Deron Vanbibber, who was injured, after beating Dallas 46-7 during the PIAA Class 4A football championship on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019, at Hersheypark Stadium in Hershey. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Ava Lutz kisses her boyfriend James Martinis, both of Thomas Jefferson, their team beat Dallas 46-7 during the PIAA Class 4A football championship on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019, at Hersheypark Stadium in Hershey. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":36,"featured_media":15814,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[45,43,7,13,4,12,44,15,11,14,428,132],"tags":[454,208,32,142,183,118,49,72,29],"coauthors":[41],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/newsinteractive.post-gazette.com\/photos\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/12\/Week-in-photos-Nov.-30-to-Dec.-6-2019-107-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1720&ssl=1","jetpack-related-posts":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsinteractive.post-gazette.com\/photos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15778"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsinteractive.post-gazette.com\/photos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsinteractive.post-gazette.com\/photos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsinteractive.post-gazette.com\/photos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/36"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsinteractive.post-gazette.com\/photos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15778"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/newsinteractive.post-gazette.com\/photos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15778\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15826,"href":"https:\/\/newsinteractive.post-gazette.com\/photos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15778\/revisions\/15826"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsinteractive.post-gazette.com\/photos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/15814"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsinteractive.post-gazette.com\/photos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15778"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsinteractive.post-gazette.com\/photos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15778"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsinteractive.post-gazette.com\/photos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15778"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsinteractive.post-gazette.com\/photos\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=15778"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}