Afternoon Edition: Forza Group closes on buying Thorn Hill property, plans hotels, ice rinks

Obama to visit Pittsburgh region next week for event on economy; Pennsylvania Senate passes Rocco's Law; bill now goes to House

Afternoon Edition June 11, 2014

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