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All About Altoona, Pennsylvania

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Altoona is a city in Blair County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is the principal city of the Altoona, PA MSA. The population was 49,523 at the 2000 census, making it the ninth most populous city in Pennsylvania, after Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown, Erie, Reading, Scranton, Bethlehem and Lancaster. The Altoona MSA includes all of Blair County and had an estimated population of 125,527 in 2007, according to the U.S. Census. Having grown around the railroad industry, the city is currently working to recover from industrial decline and urban decentralization experienced in recent decades. The city is home to the Altoona Curve baseball team of the Double A Eastern League, which is the Double A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates.

 

 

Weather Forecast for Altoona

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May 21
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High:80
Low:64
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May 22
Isolated T-Storms
 
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Low:63
 
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Restaurants In Altoona, Pennsylvania

Wendy's (Restaurant)
1300 7th Street, Altoona, PA
(814) 941-8837
  		Tac-o The Town (Restaurant)
1112 12th Street, Altoona, PA
(814) 515-1190
 
Finelli's Italian Villa (Restaurant)
1808 4th Avenue, Altoona, PA
(814) 943-8510
  		Allegro Restaurant (Restaurant)
3926 Broad Avenue, Altoona, PA
(814) 946-5216
 
Best-Way Pizza (Restaurant)
3025 6th Avenue, Altoona, PA
(814) 942-0387
  		Lena's Cafe (Restaurant)
2000 8th Avenue, Altoona, PA
(814) 943-9655
 
Tom & Joe's Restaurant (Restaurant)
1201 13th Avenue, Altoona, PA
(814) 943-3423
  		Texas Hotdogs of Altoona (Restaurant)
1122 12th Avenue, Altoona, PA
(814) 942-6381
 
Wendy's (Restaurant)
1300 7th Street, Altoona, PA
(814) 941-8837
  		Finelli's Italian Villa (Restaurant)
1808 4th Avenue, Altoona, PA
(814) 943-8510
 
Mama Randazzo's Pizzeria (Restaurant)
1600 Broadway, Altoona, PA
(814) 943-9011
  		Tac-o The Town (Restaurant)
1112 12th Street, Altoona, PA
(814) 515-1190
 
Allegro Restaurant (Restaurant)
3926 Broad Avenue, Altoona, PA
(814) 946-5216
  		Tom & Joe's Restaurant (Restaurant)
1201 13th Avenue, Altoona, PA
(814) 943-3423
 
Best-Way Pizza (Restaurant)
3025 6th Avenue, Altoona, PA
(814) 942-0387
  		Lena's Cafe (Restaurant)
2000 8th Avenue, Altoona, PA
(814) 943-9655
 

 

Hotels In Altoona, Pennsylvania

Ramada Conference Center Altoona (Hotel)
1 Sheraton Drive, Altoona, PA
(814) 946-1631
  		Comfort Suites Altoona (Hotel)
140 Stroehman Rd, Altoona, PA
(814) 942-2600
 
Econo Lodge (Hotel)
2906 Pleasant Valley Boulevard, Altoona, PA
(814) 944-3555
  		The Altoona Hotel--An American Bistro (Hotel)
3830 5th Avenue, Altoona, PA
(814) 944-5521
 
Courtyard by Marriott Altoona (Hotel)
2 Convention Center Drive, Altoona, PA
(814) 312-1800
  		Holiday Inn Express Altoona (Hotel)
3306 Pleasant Valley Boulevard, Altoona, PA
(814) 944-9661
 
Hampton Inn Altoona (Hotel)
180 Charlotte Drive, Altoona, PA
(814) 414-0031
  		Super 8 Altoona (Hotel)
3535 Fairway Drive, Altoona, PA
(814) 942-5350
 

 

Local News for Altoona, Pennsylvania

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Local Tweets for Altoona, Pennsylvania

RT @Zeebs230: when there is nothing to lose and nothing to prove... ill be dancing with myself
kimberwy, (05/20/2013)
  		@ryan__mason yes
mattismason, Altoona, PA (05/20/2013)
 
Soft food is seriously the only thing I can eat right now .
shannnn96, Altoona, Pennsylvania (05/20/2013)
  		Where is @emilyharpsterr when I need here😳
shannnn96, Altoona, Pennsylvania (05/20/2013)
 
Great play by Locke love seeing pitchers aware of their surroundings #fundamentals
ianralston13, Altoona, PA (05/20/2013)
  		Rick Nash is great to watch #NHL #Rangers
nbowen2, Altoona, PA (05/19/2013)
 
@xxJMowxx I will sing with my right arm around the spirit of you. And look like an idiot in the process. #YOFOBO
2yearsasaghost, Altoona, PA (05/19/2013)
  		Parker pullup extends lead to 21. #Spurs #Grizzlies #NBAPlayoffs
rspahn4, Altoona, Pa (05/19/2013)
 
"@ShitsiHate: when people don't text back or take too long to reply." @msckrnz I HATE THIS MORE THAN ANYTHING..
ShaeAnnaLynn, Altoona (05/19/2013)
  		#Nashty
Rmcdowell8, Altoona, Pa (05/19/2013)
 
"@ShitsiHate: talking to someone who can't hold a conversation." @msckrnz this is him..
ShaeAnnaLynn, Altoona (05/19/2013)
  		If you're a senior from B-F or SEP and plan to play college athletics, your photo is probably included here ---> t.co/vWzF9Rf2l3
HeraldIndex, Altoona (05/20/2013)
 
I LUV U ALEKS!!!!!! (@YouTube t.co/j5qWgapydO)
emonekokitx, Altoona, Pennsylvania (05/17/2013)
  		Lets hang out. Denny's or movie or something. I will supply the movie or Denny's.
cody_erb, Altoona, PA (05/17/2013)
 
@ETPhoneTrome goood luckkkk
1minoflow1, (05/20/2013)
  		I'm so hungry.
KarlySiggy9, Altoona (05/20/2013)
 
@TheCUTCH22 @sprint unlimited everything my man
ianralston13, Altoona, PA (05/20/2013)
  		@Luke_Johnson9 #you'rewelcome
nbowen2, Altoona, PA (05/17/2013)
 
@connor_bonnor @fuqyodreams who is she??
Bryan_Stajcar42, Altoona (05/17/2013)
  		@ClubMaliciaa @madalyncarey @Julieee_Bre I apologize! I need to get the mothers of my children in order
carl_hunterheim, Altoona, PA (05/17/2013)
 
@katmeww Just sit on my porch and sing songs with my banjo for your life. That's my plan.
cody_erb, Altoona, PA (05/17/2013)
  		Im sweating so bad right now
ArJordan9, (05/17/2013)
 
@evanone11 Are you living at Whenwood over the summer?
Ryan_Gallagher8, Altoona, Pennsylvania (05/17/2013)
  		Up bright and early volunteering at Pints for Pets!
BenManning_News, Altoona, PA (05/17/2013)
 
@Dkeich44 Yeah I feel the same about that if someone does it in the MLB as well
Ryan_Gallagher8, Altoona, Pennsylvania (05/17/2013)
  		#middleswag #BEATSTATE #deb
JamesPiaggio, Altoona, PA (05/19/2013)
 
don't fucking blame other people for your mistakes. this whole thing is your fault.
DanieChoboy, Altoona, PA (05/19/2013)
  		β€œ@TheFactsBook: Saying "Beer can" with a British accent sounds like "Bacon" with a Jamaican accent.” @AshleyIsAllNow
hnsmith0219, Altoona, PA (05/19/2013)
 
#LT her**
shannnn96, Altoona, Pennsylvania (05/20/2013)
  		@bakenshaky27 yeah probz not the best idea you've had...
melder_1, altoona,pa (05/19/2013)
 
RT @hnsmith0219: β€œ@TheFactsBook: Saying "Beer can" with a British accent sounds like "Bacon" with a Jamaican accent.” @AshleyIsAllNow
AshleyIsAllNow, Altoona,PA (05/19/2013)
  		Bored as fuck someone talk to me!
donald_peterman, altoona (05/19/2013)
 
@bakenshaky27 that's a good thing! Why are you hyper??
melder_1, altoona,pa (05/19/2013)
  		@TheCUTCH22 @sprint unlimited everything my man
ianralston13, Altoona, PA (05/20/2013)
 
This always happens to me. I should just be a cat lady.
aerrrymonster, altoona pa (05/20/2013)
  		I still want tacos really bad.
KarlySiggy9, Altoona (05/20/2013)
 
Looking for opinions: Which one do you like? t.co/hWnzTlt967
Warners_Inc, Altoona, PA (05/20/2013)
  		Memorial Day is coming up which mean three day weekend 😍😍😍
shannnn96, Altoona, Pennsylvania (05/20/2013)
 
I don't eat. I don't sleep. I do nothing but think of youuuuuuuuuu
PSUGlennCoco, Altoona, PA (05/20/2013)
  		Hotel Transylvania πŸ‘»πŸ˜πŸ‘
AshleyIsAllNow, Altoona,PA (05/20/2013)
 
@Julia_Grett bring me tacos
KarlySiggy9, Altoona (05/20/2013)
  		@ETPhoneTrome Wednesday
1minoflow1, (05/20/2013)
 
Sleepovaaa with @emilyharpsterr all weekend 😊😊😊
shannnn96, Altoona, Pennsylvania (05/20/2013)
  		Seriously Fernando? Gave me a B when i deff had an A grade.... #whatever still on that Dean's List flow #swerve
ArJordan9, (05/20/2013)
 
@YoSleepySaint do it on the 12th
SuperAgroCraig, Altoona, PA (05/20/2013)
  		@RachaelFanale follow me!
ACTSuperMusical, Altoona, PA (05/20/2013)
 
@aislinnfeathers follow me!
ACTSuperMusical, Altoona, PA (05/20/2013)
  		I am so boredddd.
xokaattee_, Altoona, PA (05/20/2013)
 
No makeup on today and I still look good
D1LLPickles, Altoona PA (05/20/2013)
  		@KaylaIsAllNow πŸ‘‹πŸ˜Š
xokaattee_, Altoona, PA (05/20/2013)
 
Sketchy
lexilovesyouxox, Altoona, PA (05/20/2013)
  		I wanna go to canoe creek, catch some fish, go swimming and top the day off with a cookout #perfectday
ArJordan9, (05/20/2013)
 
it's on! 4 F's of the 4th..food, friends, fireworks and @FLAGALine! #beerme #4thofJuly #HeinzField @KarriMcClellan @laceylee333
JaLeigh11, Altoona, PA (05/20/2013)
  		I really think the Spanish announce table may live thru the ppv. What is the #wwe coming to?! #ExtremeRules
arielkins, Altoona, PA (05/19/2013)
 
#LT her**
shannnn96, Altoona, Pennsylvania (05/20/2013)
  		RT @Zeebs230: when there is nothing to lose and nothing to prove... ill be dancing with myself
kimberwy, (05/20/2013)
 
@ryan__mason yes
mattismason, Altoona, PA (05/20/2013)
  		Soft food is seriously the only thing I can eat right now .
shannnn96, Altoona, Pennsylvania (05/20/2013)
 
RT @TylerWeyant7: Saw ourselves on the scoreboard from the river! @pirates t.co/i1geUOCR9U
J_VOGEL23, (05/18/2013)
  		Like the new trend. Well if you want to hear a crying baby all night go right ahead.. Most of you bitch and complain about your sleep anyhow
xokaattee_, Altoona, PA (05/19/2013)
 
Did lmao cut their hair
x_Addicted2MeMe, ÜT: 40.533216,-78.363714 (05/19/2013)
  		i don't wanna wait 2 weeks for a new GoT. i already know the major thing that's going to happen and now i have to dwell on it longer. 😭
faithosaurus, Altoona, Pennsylvania (05/19/2013)
 
I'm so hungry.
KarlySiggy9, Altoona (05/20/2013)
  		@ETPhoneTrome goood luckkkk
1minoflow1, (05/20/2013)
 
Great play by Locke love seeing pitchers aware of their surroundings #fundamentals
ianralston13, Altoona, PA (05/20/2013)
  		If you're a senior from B-F or SEP and plan to play college athletics, your photo is probably included here ---> t.co/vWzF9Rf2l3
HeraldIndex, Altoona (05/20/2013)
 
#LT her**
shannnn96, Altoona, Pennsylvania (05/20/2013)
  		@TheCUTCH22 @sprint unlimited everything my man
ianralston13, Altoona, PA (05/20/2013)
 
Soft food is seriously the only thing I can eat right now .
shannnn96, Altoona, Pennsylvania (05/20/2013)
  		This always happens to me. I should just be a cat lady.
aerrrymonster, altoona pa (05/20/2013)
 
@ryan__mason yes
mattismason, Altoona, PA (05/20/2013)
  		@Krazykyazze where u at
karankohli0, altoona (05/18/2013)
 
The Frog in Sweet Frog states for fully rely on god.... πŸ˜–What...?
IM_BIG_ANG, (05/18/2013)
  		β€œ@xopaigekelley: I wish I could explain how excited I am to see @KaleighMonsterr in two days.”
2yearsasaghost, Altoona, PA (05/18/2013)
 
god damn it's hot out..
AustinGMcCready, Altoona, PA (05/18/2013)
  		Feels like summer β˜€
BlairbieDoll, altoona (05/18/2013)
 
Saw ourselves on the scoreboard from the river! @pirates t.co/i1geUOCR9U
TylerWeyant7, Altoona, PA (05/18/2013)
  		@alyssa_nicoole Monday...
The_Marty59, Altoona, Pennsylvania (05/18/2013)
 
@alyssa_nicoole See if Zack can hook both of us up again
The_Marty59, Altoona, Pennsylvania (05/18/2013)
  		RT @SheetzFanatics: What's wrong with being obsessed with Sheetz? Nothing! #SheetzFreak
missa_dawn, at my dealers house yo (05/18/2013)
 
RT @AltoonaCurve: Charlie Morton allows a run on a pair of hits in the second inning tonight here in Reading. #Curve trail, 1-0 going to th
BucsFaninPA, Defiance,Pennsylvania (05/21/2013)
  		@BrettKoelle ohhh I guess #datass is all over the place! #damn
JamesPiaggio, Altoona, PA (05/21/2013)
 
Always remember that you are unique; just like everyone else.
Mister_DC, Altoona, PA (05/21/2013)
  		I love the last line! If only:) t.co/yWfE0Q19U5
typhj16, Altoona, PA (05/21/2013)
 
I wish I could say these were a surprise from my wonderful boyfriend/fiance/husband, but instead I won… t.co/XAEghyFEtg
typhj16, Altoona, PA (05/21/2013)
  		Where is @emilyharpsterr when I need here😳
shannnn96, Altoona, Pennsylvania (05/20/2013)
 
@mariadearr photobombing my selfie! #selfie #me #friends #sandwich t.co/hhSeb0Y7VM
kaylinjw, Altoona, PA (05/21/2013)
  		RT @Zeebs230: SEVEN IS THE FIRST 230 CHILD AND BORN ON BIGGIES BIRTHDAY.
SleepySaint_, 814 R x R City (05/21/2013)
 
cant wait to go to the beach in 24 days
megan72589, Altoona PA (05/21/2013)
  		RT @ThreeHighCrew: HIP HOP SHOW - May 25th at 30 Something - catch @YoSleepySaint @DP3__ @ChillzMuzik @brianrunk @VISA_RXIII @Jordan_Harter
VISA_RXIII, (* See Bio) (05/21/2013)
 
A day at the beachβ˜ΊπŸ˜πŸŒŠβ˜€ t.co/Fqg0qDukup
melder_1, altoona,pa (05/21/2013)
  		@snooki I AM SO PUMPED I'M ORDERING MY SANDALS!
xokaattee_, Altoona, PA (05/21/2013)
 
Great play by Locke love seeing pitchers aware of their surroundings #fundamentals
ianralston13, Altoona, PA (05/20/2013)
  		If you're a senior from B-F or SEP and plan to play college athletics, your photo is probably included here ---> t.co/vWzF9Rf2l3
HeraldIndex, Altoona (05/20/2013)
 
@ETPhoneTrome goood luckkkk
1minoflow1, (05/20/2013)
  		I'm so hungry.
KarlySiggy9, Altoona (05/20/2013)
 
@TheCUTCH22 @sprint unlimited everything my man
ianralston13, Altoona, PA (05/20/2013)
  		This always happens to me. I should just be a cat lady.
aerrrymonster, altoona pa (05/20/2013)
 
RT @Lizza_Franco: My friends are in such cute relationships and I'm jealous.
bippyx22, (05/19/2013)
  		#TheClientList ξ€’ξŒ«ξŒ¨ξŒ­ξŒͺξŒ¬ξ€Ž
Haynikole, (05/19/2013)
 
I want to go to the movies for some reason.
jd_mallery, (05/19/2013)
  		@jt_kirkland YOU DON'T EVEN VISIT ME ANYMORE OR SAY HI IN THE HALLS
Lizza_Franco, Altoona, Pa (05/19/2013)
 
RT @x_Addicted2MeMe: Tracy u suck
ashchristine91, (05/19/2013)
  		A baby is something you love every second. it's meant for love & to cherish not because it's the new thing. Get real ladies.
xokaattee_, Altoona, PA (05/19/2013)
 
β€œ@tauriedavis: Wanting to text someone but not wanting to be annoying < #21stcenturystruggles” Soml
Emma_Flanery, Altoona (05/21/2013)
  		Just the sight of the bitch pisses me off. #getoveryourself #timetogrowup #annoyedaf
cherberrie22, altoona (05/21/2013)
 
I will never stand in that long ass line at Sweet Frog ain't nobody got time for that
Ryan_Gallagher8, Altoona, Pennsylvania (05/21/2013)
  		@merissa_younger they are pretty much the only reason I watch anymore.
Keiona_Marie_S, Altoona, Pa (05/21/2013)
 
RT @aerrrymonster: Who told satan he could turn up the heat?
KadeeStephens, Altoona, PA (05/21/2013)
  		RT @Keiona_Marie_S: @merissa_younger they are pretty much the only reason I watch anymore.
merissa_younger, Minnesota (05/21/2013)
 
@Matt_Fields35 Donate a tweet & autographed sports items for my childrens hospital auction t.co/9NJ9xdnuy1 #BeAHero #ForTheKids
Elliotmast, Altoona (05/21/2013)
  		@ETPhoneTrome goood luckkkk
1minoflow1, (05/20/2013)
 
@merissa_younger @samicallihan @DaveBautista @Christian4Peeps @CMPunk totally. Can't wait till Punk comes back.
Keiona_Marie_S, Altoona, Pa (05/21/2013)
  		Where is @emilyharpsterr when I need here😳
shannnn96, Altoona, Pennsylvania (05/20/2013)
 
@ryan__mason yes
mattismason, Altoona, PA (05/20/2013)
  		Soft food is seriously the only thing I can eat right now .
shannnn96, Altoona, Pennsylvania (05/20/2013)
 
Where is @emilyharpsterr when I need here😳
shannnn96, Altoona, Pennsylvania (05/20/2013)
  		Great play by Locke love seeing pitchers aware of their surroundings #fundamentals
ianralston13, Altoona, PA (05/20/2013)
 
If you're a senior from B-F or SEP and plan to play college athletics, your photo is probably included here ---> t.co/vWzF9Rf2l3
HeraldIndex, Altoona (05/20/2013)
  		Great play by Locke love seeing pitchers aware of their surroundings #fundamentals
ianralston13, Altoona, PA (05/20/2013)
 
Where is @emilyharpsterr when I need here😳
shannnn96, Altoona, Pennsylvania (05/20/2013)
  		@JohnAxford Donate a #RT & autographed baseball for my childrens hospital auction t.co/9NJ9xdnuy1 #BeAHero #ForTheKids Thank You!
Elliotmast, Altoona (05/21/2013)
 
#LT her**
shannnn96, Altoona, Pennsylvania (05/20/2013)
  		@TheCUTCH22 @sprint unlimited everything my man
ianralston13, Altoona, PA (05/20/2013)
 
I'm so hungry.
KarlySiggy9, Altoona (05/20/2013)
  		Soft food is seriously the only thing I can eat right now .
shannnn96, Altoona, Pennsylvania (05/20/2013)
 
RT @Zeebs230: when there is nothing to lose and nothing to prove... ill be dancing with myself
kimberwy, (05/20/2013)
  		@ryan__mason yes
mattismason, Altoona, PA (05/20/2013)
 
#LT her**
shannnn96, Altoona, Pennsylvania (05/20/2013)
  		If you're a senior from B-F or SEP and plan to play college athletics, your photo is probably included here ---> t.co/vWzF9Rf2l3
HeraldIndex, Altoona (05/20/2013)
 
I'm so hungry.
KarlySiggy9, Altoona (05/20/2013)
  		@TheCUTCH22 @sprint unlimited everything my man
ianralston13, Altoona, PA (05/20/2013)
 
@ETPhoneTrome goood luckkkk
1minoflow1, (05/20/2013)
  		@TheCUTCH22 @sprint unlimited everything my man
ianralston13, Altoona, PA (05/20/2013)
 
This always happens to me. I should just be a cat lady.
aerrrymonster, altoona pa (05/20/2013)
  		I still want tacos really bad.
KarlySiggy9, Altoona (05/20/2013)
 
Looking for opinions: Which one do you like? t.co/hWnzTlt967
Warners_Inc, Altoona, PA (05/20/2013)
  		Memorial Day is coming up which mean three day weekend 😍😍😍
shannnn96, Altoona, Pennsylvania (05/20/2013)
 
I don't eat. I don't sleep. I do nothing but think of youuuuuuuuuu
PSUGlennCoco, Altoona, PA (05/20/2013)
  		@ETPhoneTrome Wednesday
1minoflow1, (05/20/2013)
 
@Julia_Grett bring me tacos
KarlySiggy9, Altoona (05/20/2013)
  		Sleepovaaa with @emilyharpsterr all weekend 😊😊😊
shannnn96, Altoona, Pennsylvania (05/20/2013)
 
Hotel Transylvania πŸ‘»πŸ˜πŸ‘
AshleyIsAllNow, Altoona,PA (05/20/2013)
  		When I get home, I eat like different things and feel like a fatty
melloneyashfo70, Altoona city, PA, USA (05/19/2013)
 
@MitchellMiesko ya it is but shit if rather smoke girls hate chew.
mitchellslinger, Altoona (05/19/2013)
  		Sleep must.
iambrickmouth, Altoona PA (05/19/2013)
 
Hiiii😊 @bakenshaky27
melder_1, altoona,pa (05/19/2013)
  		RT @Lexy_Marra: β€œ@mitchellslinger: night hang tight dn't let the tree bugs bite lmao πŸ˜‚ #sloths” @CourtneyVinglas let's beat him up #r
donald_peterman, altoona (05/19/2013)
 
I swear I have dyslexia
julzyJulz1221, Altoona, PA (05/17/2013)
  		Great morning to be on the links with @Jrburkett5 and @ballers2312
THammaker24, Altoona, PA (05/17/2013)
 
Walking home at 8 in the morning 😩 What the hell was the point for us to go to school for a hour
BrandonL2310, Altoona (05/17/2013)
  		, Goodmoring Beutiful people .. ❀
Lyssahsoloyal_, logan valley (05/17/2013)
 
@pnaasty i bet haha
SharahDougherty, Altoona (05/17/2013)
  		, upp early && about to go to the breakfast store wit sharee πŸ˜€πŸ˜πŸ˜¬
Lyssahsoloyal_, logan valley (05/17/2013)
 
, I had fun wit sharee , Dabrynah && casondrah yesterday πŸ˜πŸ‘„
Lyssahsoloyal_, logan valley (05/17/2013)
  		, Omw to meet sharee πŸ‘ŒπŸ‘­
Lyssahsoloyal_, logan valley (05/17/2013)
 
I'm at Borough of Tyrone (Tyrone, PA) t.co/DQFM0qpfwI
revolutionofm, Altoona, Pennsylvania (05/17/2013)
  		I'm at Reliance Bank (Tyrone, PA) t.co/A5qKbDdiSU
revolutionofm, Altoona, Pennsylvania (05/17/2013)
 
I'm at @TexasRoadhouse (Altoona, PA) w/ 3 others t.co/UiUpp0NNPi
MurphDirty16, (05/19/2013)
  		Doing some errands & grocery shopping with @emily_patrylak's dad while at work☺ πŸš™πŸ’¨πŸŒΈπŸŒ·πŸŒΉπŸžπŸŽπŸ πŸˆπŸ“πŸ‹
melder_1, altoona,pa (05/19/2013)
 

 

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