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| - Storytime! The last time I stopped in here, it was at 12:30am, and I'd just arrived back in PGH after flying in from the West Coast and riding a 24X bus with a driver who took me on an unnecessary detour through the Liberty Tunnel (don't even ask!). Aside from my own bed, all I wanted was some milk to accompany my breakfast cereal the next day. Upon arriving at the glass door of the convenience store, I notice not one, not two, but three PGH cops standing around. I gave one of the cops a confused look, and he gestured to come in. When I walked in, I noticed that another cop was talking to the lone employee stationed at the register, who appeared to be giving a description. It was at this point that I realized that a holdup had probably just occurred. I grabbed a quart of 2%, ponied up some cash, and got the heck out of here--stat.
Based on my experience, I'd say there's a reason why the cashier's station is encased in bulletproof glass--this place probably gets held up occasionally. Beware coming here late at night, or you may experience it firsthand.
P.S. Milk, etc. can be had more cheaply and safely at the 24 hour CVS half a block away on the corner of Craig and Centre.
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