Suburbs are real stars of movies shot in W.Pa.

By Jason Cato

Pittsburgh generally gets credit for major film productions shot in the region, but much of the work is actually done in the suburbs.

Community leaders say the financial benefits are difficult to calculate, but they are there.

"I know firsthand the energy, jobs and benefits (the film industry) brings to the region is stupendous," said Braddock Mayor John Fetterman.

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