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• Giant Eagle To Open An Hour Early For Senior Citizens And Other Vulnerable Populations

  22-03-2020 23:47
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Starting on Monday, Giant Eagle will be opening one hour early on select days for customers over the age of 60, differently-abled, or the immunocompromised.Starting at 6:00 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, their doors will open for those groups.While they aren’t checking IDs or age confirmation, they asking customers to respect that hour of shopping.“We continue to be amazed by the commitment of our team members who have again stepped up to make sure
  
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• ‘Tough Times Didn’t Break Us, They Made Us:’ Local Store Leaves Pittsburgh Inspirational Message

  22-03-2020 23:27
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Steel City, a Pittsburgh-themed clothing company in Downtown Pittsburgh, is among the businesses that have had to close their doors temporarily due to the coronavirus outbreak.However, that didn’t stop them from leaving their customers and the city as a whole a message of hope.
  Pittsburgh, we had to go, but we left a notepic.twitter.com/H84BqN64Ux
  — Steel City (@SteelCityBrand) March 21, 2020
  “Tough times didn’t break us, they made us,” the
  
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• GameStop Moves Business All Online Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

  22-03-2020 22:49
  
  GRAPEVINE, Tx. (KDKA) — GameStop announced it will be closing all storefronts to customers and move all its operations online, effective Sunday.Curbside pickup and e-delivery services will be offered for customers.The curbside pickup will be to help those that placed orders online or through the company’s mobile app for in-store pickup.“This is an unprecedented time and each day brings new information about the COVID-19 pandemic,” said GameStop CEO Georg Sherman. “O
  
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• Church In Cranberry Township Becomes Food Distribution Center During Coronavirus Outbreak

  22-03-2020 22:26
  
  CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP (KDKA) – Victory Family Church is not holding services as a precaution but they’re still helping the community.Starting on Monday, they will become a food distribution center where members of the community can drop off non-perishable food items and a pickup location for those in need.Victory Family Church is calling the outreach program “Help Your Neighbor” and it will take place Monday through Saturday between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. as a drive-throug
  
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• Burgatory Closes All Locations Due To Executive Team Member Showing Symptoms Of Coronavirus

  22-03-2020 21:42
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Another Pittsburgh business is closing all of its locations.
  Burgatory announced on Sunday morning that a member of their executive team was showing symptoms consistent with COVID-19.
  “While our team member, and friend, has not been tested at this time, we have decided out an abundance of caution to close all of our locations today,” Burgatory said in a statement.
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• Each side blames the other for derailed Levin negotiation

  22-03-2020 21:39 via post-gazette.com
  
  It’s unclear if or when customers will be able to pick up their furniture or get their money back.
  
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• Coronavirus In Pittsburgh: Pitt Confirms Case Of Coronavirus On Campus

  22-03-2020 21:33
  
  OAKLAND (KDKA) – The University of Pittsburgh has confirmed a case of coronavirus in one of their residence halls.The case was confirmed late on Saturday night.According to the university, they have been made aware of the other potential cases within the university.They also expect to see an increase of cases throughout the community.Pitt is currently reaching out to anyone that may have had made contact with the infected individual. They are also cleaning and disinfecting areas where the
  
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• Coronavirus In Pennsylvania: RMU Shuttle Driver Tests Postive For The Coronavirus

  22-03-2020 21:31
  
  MOON TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — A Robert Morris University shuttle driver tested positive for the coronavirus, according to school officials.RMU has suspended their shuttles since receiving the news on Sunday.
  
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• Coronavirus In Pennsylvania: RMU Shuttle Driver Tests Positive For The Coronavirus

  22-03-2020 21:31
  
  MOON TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — A Robert Morris University shuttle driver tested positive for the coronavirus, according to school officials.RMU has suspended their shuttles since receiving the news on Sunday. The driver’s most recent shift was on March 15 from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on the All-Nighter Shuttle. The route goes from Yorktown Hall to campus to a Walmart on University Blvd.School officials are asking anyone who rode on the bus to monitor for possible symptoms; however, they beli
  
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• Penn Hills Police Lieutenant Retires After 28 Years Of Service

  22-03-2020 21:24
  
  PENN HILLS (KDKA) — Lieutenant Anthony Diulus officially retired on Sunday from the Penn Hills Police Department after 28 years of service.The department recognized Diulus’ accomplishments with a plaque and a Facebook detailing his history with the force.RETIREMENT ANNOUNCEMENT!LIEUTENANT ANTHONY DIULUS
  Today, Lieutenant Anthony Diulus finishes his career with the Penn…
  Posted by Penn Hills Police Department on Sunday, March 22, 2020“Tony, from all of us at the PHPD
  
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• Western PA Laborers’ District Council Donate Protective Equipment For First Responders

  22-03-2020 20:30
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Western Pennsylvania Laborers’ District Council donated 160 N95 masks and 120 protective suits for first responders.The donation comes amid shortages healthcare providers are facing amid the coronavirus outbreak. The council, also known as the Western PA Laborers, donated their own supplies to Allegheny County’s medical community.
  “With the proper equipment, COVID-19 doesn’t have to add to the already dangerous nature of first responders’ w
  
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• Ohio Issues Statewide Stay-At-Home Order

  22-03-2020 19:48
  
  COLUMBUS (KDKA) — Ohio has issued a statewide stay-at-home order for all Ohio residents.
  We are now at a new stage. .@DrAmyActon just signed a statewide #StayHome order for Ohioans.
  — Governor Mike DeWine (@GovMikeDeWine) March 22, 2020
  
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• Coronavirus Closures: Pittsburgh Police To Enforce Gov. Wolf’s Order To Shut Down Non-Essential-Businesses

  22-03-2020 19:37
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Police announced that they will be enforcing Governor Wolf’s order to close non-life-essential businesses.The order takes effect at 8 a.m. on Monday. A spokesperson for Public Safety said that Pittsburgh Police will respond to 911 calls and complaints about businesses being open and will report businesses who do not comply.“We are confident that this will not be an issue,” the spokesperson said. “The Pittsburgh business community wants
  
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• Coronavirus In Pennsylvania: Fayette County Reports First Case Of Coronavirus

  22-03-2020 19:22
  
  FAYETTE COUNTY (KDKA) — Fayette County has one confirmed case of coronavirus in the county, according to the state health department.There have been no reported deaths in Fayette County related to the coronavirus.CORONAVIRUS COVERAGE:Coronavirus In Pennsylvania: Gov. Tom Wolf Cancels All K-12 Schools
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• Cranberry company donates 65,000 respirators to Highmark for use throughout the region

  22-03-2020 19:01 via post-gazette.com
  
  Several health systems and hospitals will collaborate on how to distribute the N-95 masks.
  
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• Frustrated Levin Furniture Customers Struggle With Sudden Warehouse Closures

  22-03-2020 18:34
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Customers of Levin Furniture and its parent company, Art Van Furniture, are expressing frustration after trying to pick-up merchandise at now-closed warehouses this weekend.
  KDKA viewers say there’s confusion regarding the pick-up of already purchased furniture and the status of warehouses amid Coronavirus concerns.
  Art Van posted on its website saying in-store pick-up operations will “continue through Sunday, March 22, 2020, 10:00 am to 7:00 pm in all store
  
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• Police: Body Found Near Shadow Lakes Country Club

  22-03-2020 17:46
  
  HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — A body has been found near Shadow Lakes Country Club today, 911 dispatch confirmed.Hopewell Township Police are headed to the scene now. The Shadow Lakes Country Club is right off of Route 376 on Mill Street. A coroner has also been called to the investigation.Stay with KDKA as we follow this story.
  
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• AT&T To Waive Overage Fees Nationwide During Coronavirus Outbreak

  22-03-2020 17:33
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — AT&T announced Sunday that it will waive all wireless voice and data overage fees during the coronavirus outbreak.The waiving of fees will be retroactive, beginning from March 13, and AT&T said customers do not have to take any personal actions to ensure their fees are waived.This comes in light of FCC Chairman Ajit Pai’s “Keep Americans Connected Pledge.”
  AT&T has regional offices in Pennsylvania, Ohio, New Jersey, New York, Delaware and M
  
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• Pa. Health Dept.: 108 New Positive Cases Of Coronavirus Confirmed, Statewide Total Jumps To 479

  22-03-2020 17:19
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) –The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed 108 new positive cases of Coronavirus on Sunday.
  That now brings the statewide total to 479.
  More information on the Coronavirus pandemic:CDC Coronavirus Information
  CDC Global Map of Confirmed COVID-19 Cases
  Pennsylvania Department of Health Information
  Allegheny County Health Department InformationStay with KDKA for the latest on this developing story.
  
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• Coronavirus Closures: State Police To Help Enforce Closure Of Non-Life-Sustaining Businesses

  22-03-2020 17:11
  
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — State Police are going to assist in enforcing Governor Wolf’s order to close non-life-sustaining businesses, according to a new release.Colonel Robert Evanchick, the commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), issued the following statement today.
  “The priority of the Pennsylvania State Police is protecting lives and maintaining order in the commonwealth. In light of the ongoing COVID-19 epidemic, troopers and liquor control enforcement officers are
  
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• Police Investigate, Arrest Suspect In McKees Rocks Stabbing

  22-03-2020 16:25
  
  MCKEES ROCKS (KDKA) — Allegheny County Police have arrested a man who allegedly stabbed another in a fight Saturday night.Police said they were called to the scene of a victim who had been stabbed around 10:40 p.m. at the 300 block of Hamilton Street. The victim had been stabbed in the shoulder, and he was transported to a trauma center where he currently is receiving treatment.Police said their investigation revealed that the victim and the suspect, 31-year-old Timothy Williams-Thomas, of
  
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• Allegheny County reports its 40th case of COVID-19; nearly 500 cases in Pa.

  22-03-2020 16:17 via post-gazette.com
  
  The state confirms that Fayette County has its first case of COVID-19.
  
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• Allegheny Co. Health Dept.: 9 New Positive Cases Of Coronavirus, Brings County Case Total To 40

  22-03-2020 16:01
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) –The Allegheny County Health Department confirmed 8 new positive cases of Coronavirus on Sunday, bringing the total to 40.
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• MSA Safety, Highmark Health, AHN To Get 65,000 Protective Masks For Pittsburgh Hospitals

  22-03-2020 15:44
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Highmark Health, MSA Safety and the Allegheny Health Network are partnering to collect 65,000 protective masks for local healthcare providers.The initiative was announced Sunday morning.“MSA recognizes the critical importance of personal protective equipment as we work together with health care providers in their efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19,” said Mark Deasy, spokesperson for MSA Safety. “In that spirit, we are very pleased to donate our
  
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• City Theatre announces furloughs due to COVID-19 cancellations

  22-03-2020 15:40 via post-gazette.com
  
  The South Side company anticipates losses of $450,000 and will keep on seven staff members at reduced salaries.
  
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• Your Pet Won’t Give You Coronavirus, So Hug Away, Experts Say

  22-03-2020 15:11
  
  (CNN) — To the best of current scientific knowledge, can you get the coronavirus called Covid-19 from your dog or cat? Or give it to them?
  “No. I think the idea that we’re going to give this virus to our pets or we’re going to get it from them is just nonsense,” said Dr. John Williams, chief of the division of pediatric infectious diseases at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.
  “This is not simply my opinion. I&
  
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• Local Person Flown To Hospital After Train Accident

  22-03-2020 14:27
  
  CONWAY BOROUGH (KDKA) — A Norfolk Southern worker is being flown to the hospital after they were hurt on a set of train tracks in the Conway Yard today, Beaver County dispatch confirmed.Dispatch is not sure whether the person’s leg or foot was injured but knows that a limb was damaged. They are being flown to a Pittsburgh area hospital.Stay with KDKA as we follow this story.
  
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• As COVID-19 threat grows, lead healthcare physicians band together

  22-03-2020 14:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  The threat of COVID-19 is so dire that seven local hospitals and healthcare systems’ leading physicians are now talking every other day
  
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• Local Restaurant Provides Food For Fire Departments

  22-03-2020 13:33
  
  PRESTO, Pa. (KDKA) — The Club at Nevillewood catered for local firefighters on Saturday to thank them for working during the coronavirus.(Photo Credit: The Club at Nevillwood Facebook)
  (Photo Credit: The Club at Nevillwood Facebook)
  The fire departments included the Collier Volunteer Fire Department, the Kirwan Heights Fire Department, Rennerdale Volunteer Fire Department and the Presto Volunteer Fire Department.(Photo Credit: The Club at Nevillwood Facebook)
  “Thank you for not takin
  
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• PennDOT begins plans to upgrade Thornburg Bridge between Crafton and Thornburg

  22-03-2020 13:30 via post-gazette.com
  The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has posted plans on its website for work on the Thornburg Bridge to begin in 2022. 
  
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• Online religion grows rapidly in era of 'holy unknowing'

  22-03-2020 13:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Religious groups move activities online while they ponder how to do pastoral care, funerals and other activities while socially distant
  
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• House flippers going rogue

  22-03-2020 12:30 via post-gazette.com
  
  Beyond postcards, phone calls and door knocking, some flippers use 311 complaint line against properties they want to buy
  
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• Cleveland-to-Pittsburgh would be a big link in cross-country rail trail

  22-03-2020 12:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  New study lays out recommendations for finishing this 200-mile corridor that’s being pushed by the Industrial Heartland Trail Coalition. 
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Rain Moving Into The Area

  22-03-2020 11:59
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Skies are mainly clear to start off the day, with temperatures in the upper 20’s and low 30’s.
  Sunshine makes an appearance through the first half of the day and high temperatures return to normal around 50 degrees.
  Rain arrives late Sunday through the afternoon on Monday where areas will pick up about 1/4″ to 1/2” of rainfall.Areas to the east and in the Laurels could pick around around 1” of snow as colder air will stay trapped there and
  
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• Coronavirus In Pittsburgh: Officials Brace For Increased Spread Of COVID-19

  22-03-2020 11:42
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The number of positive cases of Coronavirus in Allegheny County continues to rise.
  As of Sunday morning, the number of cases in the county is at 31.
  Allegheny County had its first patient death announced Saturday.
  This time last week, we knew of 2 positive cases.
  Much of the increase can be attributed to more testing.
  Statewide, we saw an increase of more than 100 cases on Saturday.
  According to the state’s secretary of health, Doctor Rachel Levine, we are now see
  
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• During COVID-related gun-buying frenzy, many are first-time owners

  22-03-2020 11:30 via post-gazette.com
  
  Concerns over civic disorder spur many first-time firearm sales
  
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• Monessen Extends State Of Emergency Due To Coronavirus Outbreak

  22-03-2020 07:06
  
  MONESSEN, Pa. (KDKA) — The City of Monessen has extended its declaration of a State of Emergency in Monessen related to the Coronavirus outbreak.
  The proclamation was issued on the evening of Tuesday, March 17th, and needed to be extended by council.
  The issuing of a state of emergency means that all public properties, including the civic center, library, city hall, police department, and public parks are closed to the public until further notice.
  City hall and the police department are st
  
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• ‘Dinner By Heather’ Adjusting Meal Delivery Service To Accommodate During Coronavirus Outbreak

  22-03-2020 06:36
  
  SHARPSBURG, Pa. (KDKA) — The ongoing pandemic is making it hard for some to get their groceries, but others in the community are stepping up.
  ‘Dinners By Heather,’ a meal delivery service in Sharpsburg is giving its customer access to groceries they need at wholesale prices.
  The owner says that it’s all about making life easier for customers during the crisis.
  “Typically, our meal delivery service provides meals to families on a weekly basis. We post our menus and c
  
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• ‘Dinner By Heather’ Adjusting Meal Delivery Service To Accommodate Customers During Coronavirus Outbreak

  22-03-2020 06:36
  
  SHARPSBURG, Pa. (KDKA) — The ongoing pandemic is making it hard for some to get their groceries, but others in the community are stepping up.
  ‘Dinners By Heather,’ a meal delivery service in Sharpsburg is giving its customer access to groceries they need at wholesale prices.
  The owner says that it’s all about making life easier for customers during the crisis.
  “Typically, our meal delivery service provides meals to families on a weekly basis. We post our menus and c
  
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• Carnegie Borough Creates Virtual Gallery To Display Bishop Canevin Students Photography Work

  22-03-2020 06:02
  
  CARNEGIE, Pa. (KDKA) — An area high school teamed up with a local neighborhood to display its students talents amid the Coronavirus outbreak.
  Students from the Photography Club had just installed a display of photo work in the lobby of the Carnegie Municipal Building when the shutdowns started occurring due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
  (Photo Credit: Carnegie Borough/Bishop Canevin)
  The office staff at Carnegie Borough helped prepare a virtual art show so that the public was still able to vie
  
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• Pittsburgh Catholic Newspaper Terminates All Employees, Stop Distribution

  22-03-2020 05:33
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The official newspaper of the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh has reportedly terminated all of its employees.
  According to KDKA’s news partner, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the news came during a conference call on Thursday. 
  “We were all terminated permanently,” John Franko, a reporter who has been at the paper for nearly 30 years told the Post-Gazette.
  “We were expecting layoffs, but this came as a shock. I guess they did what they had to d
  
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• Spreading Kindness: Couple Forced To Postpone Their Wedding Donate Flowers To The Elderly

  22-03-2020 04:32
  
  MURRYSVILLE (KDKA) –As coronavirus closes down businesses and cancels gatherings around the world, many couples have been forced to postpone their weddings.
  Eric Magister and Julie Kramer of Mars were supposed to get married in downtown Pittsburgh Saturday.“There were definitely tears, some breakdowns, but we’re together we’re getting through it,” said Magister.
  The couple had already purchased their wedding flowers, but rather than keeping them, they decided to rep
  
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• Ohio State Rep. Don Manning Dies From Heart Attack At Age 54

  22-03-2020 02:30
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Youngstown-area State Rep. Don Manning died Friday from an apparent heart attack, state Republican officials confirmed.
  House Speak Larry Householder said Saturday that Manning, 54, of New Middletown, experienced chest pains on Friday afternoon and was taken to a hospital were he died.
  Manning, of New Middletown, was in his first term representing the House 59th District, which includes most of Mahoning County.
  “Don was a veteran, devoted father, public servant,
  
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• Coronavirus Closures: Omni William Penn To Temporarily Close

  22-03-2020 01:10
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – It’s hosted presidents, movie stars, and even the Rolling Stones.
  However, starting on Saturday, the Omni William Penn Hotel said it is temporarily closing.It joins several other major hotels to suspend operations and lay off workers until the spread of coronavirus is under control.They have said they will reassess each week and reopen as quickly as possibly.However for now, it will be closed until June 1.More information on the Coronavirus pandemic:CDC Coronaviru
  
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• CDC Launches ‘Self-Checker’ For Coronavirus On Their Website

  22-03-2020 00:48
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – With confirmed cases of COVID-19 increasing, the Centers for Disease Control has launched a “self-checker” on their website.The tool on their website will allow users to answer questions regarding their symptoms and then offer the person advice.It will also give people worried they may have the virus ways to care for themselves at home.The tool can be found on the CDC wesbite.More information on the Coronavirus pandemic:CDC Coronavirus Information
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• McKeesport Pizza Shop Donates Dinner To Fire Department

  22-03-2020 00:38
  
  MCKEESPORT (KDKA) – There’s one thing that’s been spreading in the Pittsburgh area in the time of coronavirus and that’s kindness.It was on display on Saturday night when Pizza and Gyro Express in McKeesport decided to donate dinner to the McKeesport Fire Department as a thank you for keeping the community safe.Pizza and Gyro Express gave the firehouse a call and let them know they wanted to bring them dinner.Twenty minutes later, the pizza was there and a note to go alon
  
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• Coronavirus Closures: St. Clair Hospital Closes To Visitors On March 22

  22-03-2020 00:09
  
  MT. LEBANON (KDKA) – Starting on Sunday, St. Clair Hospital will be closed to visitors.Certain visitors will be permitted but they will require an exception from the hospital which will be determined by a patient’s critical care team.CORONAVIRUS COVERAGE:Coronavirus In Pennsylvania: Gov. Tom Wolf Cancels All K-12 Schools
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