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• Pittsburgh Public Schools Offering Grab & Go Meals For Students During Closures

  15-03-2020 23:18
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – With the announcement from Governor Tom Wolf that all Pennsylvania schools will be closed through at least March 27, Pittsburgh Public Schools has announced they will provide grab and go meals for students that depend on school lunch and breakfast.“For students that depend on our school breakfast and lunch program, grab and go meals will be available at all 54 school locations from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Monday through Friday,” the school announced in
  
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• Pitcairn Police Searching For Missing 16-Year-Old April Summers

  15-03-2020 23:02
  
  TURTLE CREEK (KDKA) – The Pitcairn Police Department is asking for help in locating a missing 16-year-old girl, April Summers.Photo Credit: Pitcairn Police/Facebook
  Summers was last seen on Saturday just after 9:30 p.m. leaving 677 Lamier Avenue in Turtle Creek and getting into a silver Chrysler 2000.When she was last seen, she was wearing a black hoodie and gray sweatpants.She is described as having a fair complexion, weighing between 150-170 pounds, 5’5″ tall with brown shoul
  
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• Pitcairn Police Safely Locate Missing 16-Year-Old April Summers

  15-03-2020 23:02
  
  TURTLE CREEK (KDKA) – The Pitcairn Police Department have safely located a missing 16-year-old girl, April Summers.Photo Credit: Pitcairn Police/Facebook
  Summers was reported missing on Sunday.
  
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• Central Outreach Wellness Center Offering Drive By Testing For Coronavirus

  15-03-2020 22:36
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Central Outreach Wellness Center, along with Quest Diagnostics, has announced they will be offering drive by testing for coronavirus starting on Monday morning at 11:00 a.m.
  According to a release from the center, test kits are currently limited to 100 at this time and testing will be based upon screening questions.The purpose of the drive-by testing is to not contaminate their waiting rooms.The testing will be made available to those presenting symptoms of COVID-19, wh
  
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• US Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rates To Near 0% In Response To Coronavirus

  15-03-2020 22:29
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve took emergency action Sunday and slashed its benchmark interest rate by a full percentage point to nearly zero and announced it would purchase more Treasury securities to encourage lending to try to offset the impact of the coronavirus outbreak. The central bank said the effects of the outbreak will weigh on economic activity in the near term and pose risks to the economic outlook. The central bank said it will keep rates at nearly zero until it feels
  
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• Furry Tails: Phoebe, Tillie And Merry Are Waiting For Forever Homes

  15-03-2020 22:24
  
  Are you looking to bring a pet into your home? Local animal shelters are a great place to find a furry companion. So, as part of Furry Tails, I’ll be doing an ongoing feature on adoptable pets from local animal shelters once a week. If you have room in your heart and are looking to bring a lovable ball of fur into your home, maybe one of these guys is meant to be a part of your family!_____________________________________________________________________________________
  Phoebe
  Animal Friend
  
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• Report: Israel Approves Tracking Phones Of Coronavirus Patients

  15-03-2020 21:23
  
  JERUSALEM (CBS Local) — The Israeli government will track the movements of those infected with the coronavirus and those who were around them in the 14 days preceding their diagnoses using their cellphone data and other technologies.
  The emergency measure, which was approved by government on Sunday, will be valid only during the coronavirus crisis and for 30 days, at the end of which the information will be entirely deleted, The Times of Israel and Haartez reported.
  “We in the govern
  
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• Ohio Governor Mike DeWine Orders All Bars And Restaurants To Close

  15-03-2020 21:02
  
  COLUMBUS (KDKA) – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced that he will be issuing an order to close all restaurants and bars beginning at 9:00 p.m. Sunday night.“I’m aware that this will impact many, many good workers,” he said in a tweet. “I can’t tell you how sorry I am, but we will work to mitigate the suffering. It is our goal to get everyone through this.
  We will be issuing an order closing all bars and restaurants in #Ohio beginning at 9:00 tonight.
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• Coronavirus Changes: Eat-N-Park Temporarily Shuts Down Soup, Salad & Fruit Bar

  15-03-2020 20:36
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A popular, Pittsburgh favorite is temporarily being suspended amid the coronavirus outbreak.According to Eat-N-Park, the Soup, Salad & Fruit Bar is being discontinued at all Eat-N-Park restaurants.“In the interest of our guests and team members, we have elected to temporarily discontinue our Soup, Salad & Fruit Bar service from all Eat’n Park restaurants,” the company said via email to KDKA’s Meghan Schiller. “We hope to offer this
  
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• Coronavirus In Pittsburgh: Congressman Conor Lamb Closes Offices

  15-03-2020 20:15
  
  WASHINGTON D.C. (KDKA) – In an effort to mitigate the spread of coronavirus, Congressman Conor Lamb (PA-17) announced he will be closing all of his offices in both Pennsylvania and Washington D.C.“The health and safety of the residents of our region continues to be my highest priority,” Lamb said in a statement. “The recent announcement by local officials of the first confirmed cases of COVID-19 in our region requires that we take proactive steps to reduce the spread of t
  
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• Coronavirus In Pittsburgh: Jefferson Hospital Treating Patient

  15-03-2020 19:52
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A patient with a confirmed positive coronavirus case is being treated at Jefferson Hospital, Allegheny Health Network confirmed.AHN said it following the proper precautions set by the CDC to ensure the safety of caregivers, visitors and other patients. All caregivers dealing with the patients are wearing “advanced protective equipment at all times,” according to AHN.Visits to the patient are limited, and all visitors must wear protective masks and gowns, and
  
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• Coronavirus In Pittsburgh: Paid Sick Leave Starts Today

  15-03-2020 19:25
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Employers are required to give all workers in Pittsburgh sick days starting today.This comes in light of the coronavirus outbreak and four confirmed cases in Allegheny County.“When my council colleagues passed the legislation I proposed in 2015 (and later upheld by the PA’s Supreme Court), we never could have thought that we would be facing a pandemic in 2020,” said Councilman Corey O’Connor. “Yet, even then, we recognized the public health
  
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• Car Crashes Into West Mifflin House

  15-03-2020 19:20
  
  PITTBURGH (KDKA) — A driver crashed a car into a West Mifflin house early Sunday morning, according to Duquesne Annex Volunteer Fire Company.(Photo Credit: Duquesne Annex VFC Facebook)
  Crews responded around 2:30 a.m. to the 1900 block of Addison Avenue to the incident. The driver was not trapped in the vehicle and was uninjured.The building impacted is to be assessed. Crews left the scene about an hour after having arrived.
  (Photo Credit: Duquesne Annex VFC Facebook)
  At approximately 2:30
  
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• Police Investigate Brutal Assault

  15-03-2020 18:30
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Police are looking for witnesses and suspects after a man was brutally assaulted early Saturday morning.Pittsburgh Police, Pittsburgh Fire and Pittsburgh EMS reported to a scene of an assault on the 300 block of Atwood Street around 3 a.m. Saturday.The victim was lying unconscious on the sidewalk, according to police. Witnesses told police that the man had been jumped by a group of men.The victim was taken to the hospital in serious condition. His condition i
  
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• Family Of Man Jumped In Oakland Early Saturday Found Out About The Incident On Social Media

  15-03-2020 18:30
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A Pittsburgh man was listed in stable condition on Sunday after family members told KDKA the victim was jumped and left for dead on the curb.
  “You kick a man once he’s down? It was like they were trying to kill him,” said Kyle Germany, who is still wrapping his head around the brutal attack of his 32-year-old brother, Chester Glenn of East Liberty.The family said Glenn was jumped by a group of unidentified people on Atwood Street in Oakland early Satur
  
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• Coronavirus In Pittsburgh: 2 Additional Cases, Brings Total To 4

  15-03-2020 18:05
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — There are four total coronavirus cases in Allegheny County, according to officials.Two additional cases were confirmed today. One person is hospitalized, the other is in isolation at their home.
  
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• Tom Hanks Thanks His Helpers In A Coronavirus Update Post

  15-03-2020 17:33
  
  (CNN) — Tom Hanks has coronavirus and now, extra helping hands to get him through the hard times.
  Hanks shared an update from Australia, where he and his wife, Rita Wilson, are both in isolation after testing positive for coronavirus.
  The actor tweeted a photo on Sunday showing a stuffed kangaroo and koala watching over his vegemite-covered toast.Thanks to the Helpers. Let’s take care of ourselves and each other. Hanx pic.twitter.com/09gCdvzGcO
  — Tom Hanks (@tomhanks) March 15,
  
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• Coronavirus In Pittsburgh: 2 New Cases In Allegheny County, 15 More Statewide

  15-03-2020 17:16
  
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — The state health department confirmed today that there are 16 new positive coronavirus cases in the state, including one new case in Allegheny County.Councilwoman Denise L. Johnson-Clemmons of Clairton posted on Facebook that there is a reported case with a Clairton resident who is currently in Jefferson Hospital.****IMPORTANT NOTICE******Attention Clairton Residents**
  The City has been notified that there is 1 reported case of…
  Posted by City of Clairton 4th War
  
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• Coronavirus In Pittsburgh: 1 New Case In Allegheny County, 15 More Statewide

  15-03-2020 17:16
  
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — The state health department confirmed today that there are 16 positive coronavirus cases in the state, including one new case in Allegheny County.All patients diagnosed are either at home in isolation or being treated at a hospital.There is one new case in Bucks County, two new cases in Cumberland County, one new case in Delaware County, one new case in Lehigh County, one new case in Luzerne County, three new cases in Monroe County, four new cases in Montgomery County a
  
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• Coronavirus In Pennsylvania: 1 New Case In Allegheny County, 15 More Statewide

  15-03-2020 17:16
  
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — The state health department confirmed today that there are 16 positive coronavirus cases in the state, including one new case in Allegheny County.All patients diagnosed are either at home in isolation or being treated at a hospital.
  
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• Ohio Governor Says School Closure Might Last For Rest Of Academic Year

  15-03-2020 16:53
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Gov. Mike DeWine says it’s possible that Ohio schools may be closed for the rest of the academic year.
  The governor, speaking on CNN’s “State of the Nation” Sunday morning, cited projections that the virus may not peak until the latter part of April or May and said “it would not surprise me at all if schools did not open again this year.”
  DeWine on Thursday ordered every school in Ohio to close for three weeks beginning at day&rsquo
  
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• 3 months in, here's what we know so far about coronavirus and COVID-19

  15-03-2020 16:35 via post-gazette.com
  
  The impact of the new coronavirus is coming into sharper focus as it continues its spread in what is now officially recognized as a pandemic
  
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• Coronavirus Closures: Pittsburgh Zoo, PPG Aquarium Closes Indefinitely

  15-03-2020 16:11
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium announced that it will be closed indefinitely starting on Monday.The closure is in response to limiting the spread of the coronavirus.
  
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• NFL Agrees On Collective Bargaining Agreement

  15-03-2020 16:05
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The NFL announced that it has entered a collective bargaining agreement set to last for 11 years, the NFL confirmed.
  NFL players approve CBA through 2030: https://t.co/0UVNUPzpdV pic.twitter.com/y0VFD2vDxC
  — NFL (@NFL) March 15, 2020
  The agreement has been highly contested and took 10 months to negotiate. The vote for the agreement was not public. 1,019 players voted for the CBA while 959 voted against it.The 2020 season is still set to have four pre-season games;
  
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• Coronavirus In Pennsylvania: Attorney General Reviews Hundreds Of Price Gouging Claims

  15-03-2020 15:30
  
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — As people stock up on disinfectants and sanitation supplies during the coronavirus outbreak, Attorney General Josh Shapiro said he is working to make sure people are not scammed by providers.Since the beginning of March, Shapiro has been posting updates about his office’s progress in processing these scam claims. As of Saturday, the office has 373 reports of price gouging, and the office itself has issued 24 cease and desist letters.
  #UPDATE373 reports of price go
  
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• Police: Six Arrested During St. Patrick’s Day Festivities, One Public Works Employee Struck By Vehicle

  15-03-2020 14:34
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — St. Patrick’s Day in Pittsburgh was not without a little reckless behavior from some participants.
  Six people were arrested during St. Patrick’s celebrations in the city, according to Pittsburgh Police.One person was arrested on an alleged drug possession with intent to deliver charge, and another was arrested for reportedly fleeing/eluding and criminal mischief. A third person was arrested for apparently displaying disorderly conduct and drunkenness, a four
  
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• Nike Closes All Stores In United States

  15-03-2020 14:12
  
  BEAVERTON, 0REGON (KDKA) — Nike is officially closing all of its stores in the United States, Canada, Western Europe, Australia and New Zealand to limit the spread of the coronavirus.In a statement given to KDKA, Nike said that the closure would begin on March 16 and end on March 27. Customers will be able to shop on the company’s website and on apps for products in the meantime.“We are taking additional steps in other Nike-managed facilities, including the option to work from
  
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• Coronavirus Closures: Bethel Park Community Center Temporarily Closes

  15-03-2020 13:53
  
  BETHEL PARK (KDKA) — The Bethel Park Community Center will be closed for a week due to coronavirus concerns.The news comes after two coronavirus cases were confirmed in Allegheny County. The closure impacts all activities, programs, classes, meetings, events and private rentals. It is expected to reopen March 29.“The Municipality recognizes the inconvenience this places on the users of the Community Center and we truly appreciate your understanding during these difficult circumstance
  
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• In church abuse crisis, some call for 'restorative justice'

  15-03-2020 13:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Concept has various tools, including candid conversations with those hurt even indirectly. But can it restore trust in the church?
  
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• This Adorable ‘Unicorn’ Pup Has Become A Star On Instagram And TikTok

  15-03-2020 12:47
  
  (CNN) — A “unicorn” puppy has gone from 36 followers to nearly 56,000 on Instagram in only a few short days, and a video of her has been viewed nearly 4 million times on TikTok.
  Rae — or ear spelled backwards — is a golden retriever with one distinct physical feature: She has one ear that sticks out of the top of her head like a unicorn horn.
  (Photo Credit: goldenunicornrae Intagram)
  Shortly after her birth, she was critically injured and had to be taken to the Fami
  
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• Coronavirus In Pittsburgh: Local Police Department To Handle Non-Emergency Calls Over Phone

  15-03-2020 12:17
  
  BELL ACRES (KDKA) — The Bell Acres Police Department announced that it will be handling a majority of non-emergency calls over the phone to limit the spread of coronavirus.Two cases of coronavirus were confirmed in Allegheny County yesterday. People who believe they require 911 for non-emergencies are told to contact the Allegheny County 911 Center.Bell Acres Police said they will still be responding to emergency situations and be conducting regular patrols.Due to the recent COVID-19 situa
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Overnight Snow Coating Some Surfaces

  15-03-2020 11:58
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Some may be waking up to a coating of snow in the grassy surfaces and on cars.
  Snow showers are ending and high temperatures will stay in the upper 40’s today with sunshine.
  It’s mainly dry all the way through Wednesday despite a few light early morning rain showers on Tuesday.Each day next week, we gain a few degrees where highs will be in the 50’s and then nearing 70 degrees on Thursday with rain.
  WEATHER LINKS:Current Conditions | School Delays &
  
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• Coronavirus In Pittsburgh: Allegheny County Responds To Area Active Cases

  15-03-2020 11:45
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Positive Coronavirus cases have arrive to the area, but healthcare professionals don’t believe there was any community spread of the virus.
  According to Allegheny County officials, the two people who tested positive are a couple who live in the same house.
  One is in their seventies, and the other is in their sixties.
  It’s believed they picked up the virus while traveling to a different state.
  County officials would not be specific about which state they were
  
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• Vincentian Academy Parents Form Non-Profit Association

  15-03-2020 09:09
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Vincentian Academy Parents registered as an official association this week.
  According to a press release, the Vincentian Academy Education Association formed with plans to soon to be recognized as a non-profit.
  The newly formed association is working to attempt to secure a space to continue the Catholic school in the North Hills.
  The association will begin a fundraising campaign on Sunday with the goal of securing enough donations for the current students to finish high
  
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• Coronavirus Concerns Doesn’t Stop People From Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day On The South Side

  15-03-2020 04:19
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Coronavirus didn’t stop the party on the South Side Saturday.
  People lined up outside of bars along East Carson St. to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, despite the City of Pittsburgh canceling Saturday’s parade amid coronavirus concerns.”I really don’t think it’s too much to be concerned about,” said Kyle Lindsey.A heavy police presence accompanied the large crowds.
  Bars were under close watch to ensure they stayed under-occupancy.
  
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• ECHL Cancels Remainder Of 2019-2020 Season

  15-03-2020 02:37
  
  PRINCETON, NJ (KDKA) – The ECHL, the AA minor league of the NHL, announced on Saturday that they will be canceling the remainder of the 2019-2020 season.The Wheeling Nailers, located in Wheeling, West Virginia, are a member team of the ECHL and the AA affiliate of the Penguins.“The decision by the ECHL to cancel the remainder of the 2019-20 Season does not come lightly, as this is an emotional time for our Players, Coaches, Member Teams, Fans and Staff,” said ECHL Commissioner
  
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• Coronavirus Changes: Walmart Temporarily Changes Hours

  15-03-2020 02:21
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – In order to combat the spread of coronavirus, Walmart has announced they will be changing their hours at all stores to 6:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. at all locations across the United States.In a statement on their website, Walmart announced that the new hours will go in effect on Sunday, March 15.According to the company, the change is to make sure that their shelves are stocked and so crews can conduct cleaning and sanitizing operations.
  Walmart also clarified that store
  
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• Greensburg Police Searching For Missing 37-Year-Old Aziyza King And Her 1-Year-Old Son

  15-03-2020 01:10
  
  GREENBURG (KDKA) – City of Greensburg Police Department are asking for help in locating a missing 37-year-old woman, Aziyza King and her 1-year-old son, Zayn.According to police, they were last seen on March 6 when she told a neighbor they were going to Dollar General.Photo Credit: City of Greensburg Police/Facebook
  Surveillance footage of the store shows they never entered.King has family in Harrisburg but she has not been in contact with them recently.Police say she was last seen wearing
  
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• Coronavirus In Pittsburgh: Emergency Operations Center Activated In Moon Township

  15-03-2020 00:46
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – With two confirmed cases of coronavirus in Allegheny County, County Manager William McKain announced operational changes in the county, including the activation of the Emergency Operations Center in Moon Township.This means dedicated staffing will assist communities with resource requests.Along with the activation of the Emergency Operations Center, the Allegheny County Fire Academy is suspending all training through April 19. Mission-critical training will continue and
  
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• White House: President Trump Tests Negative For Coronavirus

  15-03-2020 00:38
  
  WASHINGTON D.C. (KDKA) – According to White House physician Sean Conley, President Trump has tested negative for COVID-19.
  The White House made the announcement via a letter, which CBS News’ David Begnaud received.
  NOW: White House says President Trump's test results for #COVIDー19 was negative. If only every American could get their results back within less than 24 hours. The people of Puerto Rico waited five days to get word of 3 positive cases despite some challenges with th
  
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