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Window washers trade overalls for superhero capes at UPMC Children's Hospital, "It's a beautiful day."

Marisol Rivera
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Marisol Rivera, a graduate of Slippery Rock University, has over 7 years of experience writing about real estate trends and housing policies in the Pittsburgh area. Her previous work includes real estate columns for local magazines, where she examined the changing landscapes of urban and suburban living.

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Window washers trade overalls for superhero capes at UPMC Children's Hospital, "It's a beautiful day." — Sewickley Health news

Some of the world's most famous superheroes traded crime-fighting for window washing Friday at UPMC Children's Hospital. It's a tradition that, for years, a group of window washers from Allegheny Window Cleaning Inc. has dressed up as superheroes while cleaning the windows to surprise patients, staff, and the community. Spider-Man, Superman, Batman, and Captain America could be seen rappelling down the side of the hospital, waving to patients and families from outside their windows as part of a special effort to lift spirits and bring smiles to children receiving care.Avengers...assemble! KDKA "Who's your favorite?" one child was asked."Spider-Man!" said the child.For the window washers behind the costumes, the day is about much more than cleaning grime."It's a beautiful day. We've been doing it for years. We really enjoy it," said Edward Hetrick, who is dressed as Superman. "My favorite part is watching the kids get super happy,

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