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• ‘The New Normal:’ South Side, Strip District Seeing Less Foot Traffic Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

  28-03-2020 23:21
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – As many of us continue to grip with this new normal of stay at home and not going out to prevent the spread of Covid 19, normal scenes of crowded streets and stores are now replaced with empty sidewalks.
  Normally there are the sounds of music and people shopping several of the local businesses on Penn Avenue in the Strip District.
  On Saturday morning it was much quieter and only the sound of tires going through puddles broke the dull roar.
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• Three Residents Of Beaver County Nursing Home Test Positive For Coronavirus

  28-03-2020 22:47
  
  BEAVER COUNTY (KDKA) – Brighton Rehabilitation and Wellness Center in Beaver County has three residents that have tested positive for coronavirus.According to our news partners at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, three residents have been confirmed and there are 20 other residents “suspected” of being infected.“We’re taking appropriate measures to care for everyone affected,” Dr. Dave Thimons, the medical director of Brighton Rehabilitation and Wellness Center tol
  
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• City Of Lower Burrell Closes All Parks Until Further Notice

  28-03-2020 22:25
  
  LOWER BURRELL (KDKA) – The City of Lower Burrell has closed all of their parks until further notice.“Due to instances in which individuals utilizing our parks have not been following the CDC social distancing recommended guidelines, we have to take the unfortunate action to close all of our parks until further notice,” the city said in a Facebook post.They also told residents that they do not have a timeline for when the parks will reopen.
  
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• Religious groups are reeling from lost collections, fundraising events and more

  28-03-2020 22:21 via post-gazette.com
  
  Leaders say their immediate concern is to make sure their members and neighbors are OK at a time when people aren’t interacting face to face, and when joint worship has gone virtual, if at all.
  
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• Urban Redevelopment Authority Of Pittsburgh Waives All Fees For Businesses Applying For Assistance

  28-03-2020 22:03
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Pittsburgh Economic and Industrial Development Corporation, Certified Economic Development Organization and the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh have announced they are waiving the application fee for all City of Pittsburgh businesses applying for Pennsylvania’s COVID-19 Working Captial Assistance Program.“The PEIDC Board had initially settled on a $350 application fee and a 3% of loan proceeds underwriting fee to support the administration an
  
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• Tom Hanks And Rita Wilson Are Finally Back In The United States

  28-03-2020 21:34
  
  (CNN/KDKA) — Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson have returned to the United States after going into self-quarantine in Australia.
  “We’re home now, and like the rest of America, we carry on sheltering place and social distancing,” Hanks tweeted Saturday.
  The couple tested positive for the novel coronavirus earlier this month while in Australia, where Hanks had been doing pre-production work on a film about singer Elvis Presley. Hanks is set to play Presley’s manager, Colonel
  
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• Coronavirus In Pittsburgh: Pittsburgh Public Schools Employee Tests Positive For Coronavirus

  28-03-2020 21:08
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A staff member of Pittsburgh Brookline has tested positive for coronavirus.
  Pittsburgh Public Schools has alerted all families and staff to the positive test.
  According to the school district, the employee was reportedly exposed to coronavirus outside of the school but was at the school during the first week of the closure.CORONAVIRUS COVERAGE:Pa. Health Dept.: 533 New COVID-19 Cases Pushes Statewide Total To 2,751
  Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Confirms 219 Positive COVID-
  
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• Tornado Warning Issued For Allegheny County, Western PA

  28-03-2020 20:55
  
  ALLEGHENY COUNTY (KDKA) — A tornado warning is in effect for Allegheny, Beaver and Washington Counties.West Virginia will be affected as well.
  *Tornado Warning* until 4:15pm for Washington, Beaver, Allegheny County and northern panhandle of WV. Storm capable of producing a tornado located over Wintersville, OH, and near Steubenville moving E at 40 mph. Moving toward Weirton, Avella and Imperial in next half hour! @KDKA
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• Tornado Warning Issued For Allegheny, Beaver, Washington Counties

  28-03-2020 20:55
  
  ALLEGHENY COUNTY (KDKA) — A tornado warning is in effect for Allegheny, Beaver and Washington Counties.West Virginia will be affected as well.
  *Tornado Warning* until 4:15pm for Washington, Beaver, Allegheny County and northern panhandle of WV. Storm capable of producing a tornado located over Wintersville, OH, and near Steubenville moving E at 40 mph. Moving toward Weirton, Avella and Imperial in next half hour! @KDKA
  — Kristin Emery (@KristinEmery) March 28, 2020
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• Tornado, Flash Flood Warnings Issued For Pittsburgh Area

  28-03-2020 20:55
  
  ALLEGHENY COUNTY (KDKA) — A tornado warning is in effect for Allegheny, Beaver and Washington Counties.West Virginia will be affected as well.
  *Tornado Warning* until 4:15pm for Washington, Beaver, Allegheny County and northern panhandle of WV. Storm capable of producing a tornado located over Wintersville, OH, and near Steubenville moving E at 40 mph. Moving toward Weirton, Avella and Imperial in next half hour! @KDKA
  — Kristin Emery (@KristinEmery) March 28, 2020
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• Beaver County nursing home battling major COVID-19 outbreak

  28-03-2020 20:46 via post-gazette.com
  
  Brighton Rehabilitation and Wellness Center has 14 COVID-19 cases among residents, with more tests pending
  
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• Beaver County nursing home battling COVID-19 cases

  28-03-2020 20:46 via post-gazette.com
  
  Brighton Rehabilitation and Wellness Center has two COVID-19 cases among residents, with 20 more suspected to be infected and tests pending
  
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• Local Deli Provides Lunch For City Of McKeesport Police Department

  28-03-2020 20:39
  
  MCKEESPORT (KDKA) — Lampert’s Deli Express provided lunch today for the McKeesport Police Department.McKeesport Police went on Facebook to thank the deli for catering for their department.“McKeesport Police Department would like to thank Lampert’s Deli Express for providing food for our officers today. The support from the community has been greatly appreciated by our department,” the department said in the post.McKeesport Police Department would like to thank Lampe
  
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• Coronavirus In Pittsburgh: Port Authority Reduces Customer Service Hours

  28-03-2020 20:16
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Port Authority announced that it will be reducing its customer service hours “due to ongoing events.”The change will take effect on Monday, March 30. Representatives will be available from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. seven days a week.
  
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• Coronavirus In Allegheny County: Bethel Park Establishes Community Helpline For Those In Need

  28-03-2020 20:04
  
  BETHEL PARK (KDKA) — Bethel Park announced Friday that a community helpline had been set up to help the members of the municipality during the coronavirus outbreak.Those who are need or those who have a neighbor in need in Bethel Park are asked to call 412-851-2778. The helpline will be in place as long as there is a state of emergency, according to Bethel Park Police.COMMUNITY ALERT: The Municipality has established a helpline for anyone who may need assistance during this time. If you&he
  
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• Coronavirus In Pennsylvania: Visitors Litter, Vandalize State Parks

  28-03-2020 19:22
  
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — As many people head to state parks to exercise and get out of their houses, park officials say some are leaving trash and vandalizing spaces.“…we saw a large volume of trash, dog waste, and graffiti left behind for very small numbers of staff to deal with. Please be respectful of our natural resources,” the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources said in a post.They shared images from the Nolde Forest Environmental Education Cent
  
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• VA Pittsburgh reports first COVID-19 case

  28-03-2020 19:01 via post-gazette.com
  
  The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System reported one positive case into a national database but has not yet released any public information. 
  
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• Coronavirus Closures: Pittsburgh Public Schools To Stay Closed Through April 14

  28-03-2020 18:50
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Public Schools will stay closed until April 14.
  Governor Wolf announced an additional two week closure for K-12 schools statewide, set to last until April 6.The schools will still be distributing grab and go meals between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Friday.
  
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• Coronavirus In Pennsylvania: State Eases Requirements To Introduce More Healthcare Providers

  28-03-2020 18:35
  
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — Governor Wolf has lessened barriers in order to introduce more healthcare providers to the workforce and ship more medical supplies, according to a new release from Harrisburg.Retired doctors, nurses, physician assistants, respiratory therapists, pharmacists and other specialized medical providers will have their licenses reactivated. The state said it has received 119 applications so far.Out-of-state practitioners and medical students will also be allowed to assist. Ou
  
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• Coronavirus In Pennsylvania: Information On State Prison Cases To Be Made Available Online

  28-03-2020 18:20
  
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — The Department of Corrections announced it will share regular updates about the coronavirus in the state prison system via its website.At this time, no Pennsylvania state inmate has tested positive.“I believe that it is vitally important to share some basic information to quell any rumors circulating out in the community,” Sec. John Wetzel said. “As of today, there are no confirmed COVID-19 cases among our inmates.”
  Wetzel also said the departmen
  
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• Coronavirus In Pennsylvania: Washington County Added To Stay At Home List

  28-03-2020 17:30
  
  WASHINGTON COUNTY (KDKA) — Governor Wolf will issue a stay-at-home order for Washington County, according to state representative Tim O’Neal.Washington County currently has 23 positive coronavirus cases.Later today, Gov. Tom Wolf will issue at Stay-at-Home Order for Washington County.
  What does this mean?
  If your…
  Posted by PA State Rep. Tim O'Neal on Saturday, March 28, 2020
  
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• Coronavirus In Pennsylvania: Beaver, Centre, Washington Counties Added To Stay At Home List

  28-03-2020 17:30
  
  WASHINGTON COUNTY (KDKA) — Governor Wolf is issuing a stay-at-home order today for Beaver, Centre and Washington Counties, according to a new release from Harrisburg.The order will take effect at 8 p.m. tonight and continue through April 6. A total of 22 counties have been issued stay-at-home orders from the governor.
  Beaver County has 22 positive documented coronavirus cases, Centre has 15 cases, Washington County has 23 cases.State representative Tim O’Neal posted about the stay-at
  
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• Severe Thunderstorm Warning In Place For Slippery Rock, Prospect and Chicora

  28-03-2020 17:17
  
  SLIPPERY ROCK/PROSPECT/CHICORA (KDKA) — There is a severe thunderstorm warning in effect for Slippery Rock, Prospect and Chicora until 12:30 p.m.The National Weather Service Pittsburgh announced the alert.
  Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Slippery Rock PA, Prospect PA, Chicora PA until 12:30 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/at7mRZEmMQ
  — NWS Pittsburgh (@NWSPittsburgh) March 28, 2020
  
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• Pa. Health Dept.: 533 New COVID-19 Cases Pushes Statewide Total To 2,751

  28-03-2020 17:03
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed 533 new positive cases of Coronavirus on Saturday, bringing the total to 2,751.
   
  More information on the Coronavirus pandemic:CDC Coronavirus Information
  CDC Global Map of Confirmed COVID-19 Cases
  Pennsylvania Department of Health Information
  Pennsylvania County-By-County Map
  Allegheny County Health Department InformationStay with KDKA for the latest on this developing story.
  
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• COVID-19 cases increase in Allegheny County

  28-03-2020 16:56 via post-gazette.com
  
  Allegheny County numbers, which showed a drop in cases a day earlier, went up Saturday.
  
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• Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Confirms 219 Positive COVID-19 Cases County-Wide

  28-03-2020 16:03
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Allegheny County Health Department says there are 219 active cases of COVID-19.
  31 people have been hospitalized and two have died.
   
  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 the developing story.
  
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• Community College Of Beaver County Donates More Than $4,000 Worth Of Medical Supplies

  28-03-2020 15:54
  
  MONACA, Pa. (KDKA) — The Community College of Beaver County donated more than $4,300 worth of medical supplies to the Heritage Valley Health System (HVHS) and Medic Rescue.A spokesperson for the college said that they collected all available medical supplies from its nursing and STEM programs. The supplies included goggles, face masks, surgical masks, lab coats, and other urgent supplies.
  (Photo Credit: CCBC)
  Students at the college will not be using the supplies as they are taking all onl
  
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• Severe Thunderstorm Warning In Place For Beaver Falls, Aliquippa and Fernway

  28-03-2020 15:34
  
  FERNWAY/ALIQUIPPA/BEAVER FALLS (KDKA) — A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for Fernway, Aliquippa and Beaver Falls until 11 a.m.
  The announcement was made by the National Weather Service Pittsburgh.Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Fernway PA, Aliquippa PA, Beaver Falls PA until 11:00 AM EDT pic.twitter.com/TGr8gAFZi0
  — NWS Pittsburgh (@NWSPittsburgh) March 28, 2020
  
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• Coronavirus In Pennsylvania: PennDOT Extends Expiration Dates For Driver’s Licenses, Other Identification

  28-03-2020 15:28
  
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — PennDOT announced it will be extending expiration dates for driver’s licenses, learner’s permits and identification cards in response to the coronavirus outbreak.Driver’s licenses, learner’s permits, identification cards, vehicle registrations, disability placards and safety and emissions inspections are all included in the extension. Any of those products that were set to expire March 16 through April 30 will now expire on May 31 of this year. T
  
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• Jail employee tests positive for COVID-19

  28-03-2020 14:06 via post-gazette.com
  
  The affected employee did not have direct contact with inmates. Other employees who may have been exposed are receiving testing and are isolating.
  
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• Number Of Positive Coronavirus Cases In Allegheny Co. Continues To Rise

  28-03-2020 11:39
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Within the last week, the number of positive Coronavirus cases in Allegheny County has risen from less than 50 to more than 150.
  25 people have been hospitalized.
  We are expected to get new numbers from the county and the state later today.
  On Friday, Pennsylvania reported an increase of 531 cases from Thursday to Friday.
  The total is now 2218, so about a 25 percent increase from overnight.
  Health experts say some of the increase is more people are now being tested.
  Pen
  
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• Man Dies In Shooting In Penn Hills, Allegheny County Police Investigating

  28-03-2020 11:27
  
  PENN HILLS, Pa. (KDKA) — Penn Hills Police were dispatched to the 100 block of Evaline Street late Friday night for reports of shots fired and a male who was shot.
  Officers found a 42-year-old male on Evaline Street suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper left leg.Police say that paramedics responded to the scene and the victim was transported to a local area hospital for treatment.
  The victim was taken to an area hospital in critical condition.He died on Saturday morning.Allegheny Cou
  
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• Allegheny County Police Investigating Shooting In Penn Hills; Victim In Critical Condition

  28-03-2020 11:27
  
  PENN HILLS, Pa. (KDKA) — Penn Hills Police were dispatched to the 100 block of Evaline Street late Friday night for reports of shots fired and a male who was shot.
  Officers found a 42-year-old male on Evaline Street suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper left leg.Police say that paramedics responded to the scene and the victim was transported to a local area hospital for treatment.
  The victim is currently listed in critical condition.
  Allegheny County Police Homicide detectives respon
  
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• Police Respond To Shooting In Sheraden

  28-03-2020 10:57
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Police are investigating a shooting early Saturday morning in Sheraden.
  Police say that Zone 6 officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert, followed by 911 calls, for multiple shots fired on the 3300 block of Christy Street before 4:15 a.m.
  When officers arrived, they found a male victim with gun shot wounds to the face inside a residence.
  He was transported by paramedics to a local hospital in serious but stable condition.
  Police say that no one else was in the home.
  Pol
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Severe Weather Expected, Flood Advisory Issued Through Tuesday

  28-03-2020 10:28
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Today and tomorrow morning Pittsburgh is under a Marginal Risk (1 out of 5) for our severe weather outlook.This means that isolated strong to severe storms are possible this afternoon through Sunday morning with lightning and thunder. Storms will be very brief and localized with damaging wind gusts possibly up to 40-50 miles per hour, which could lead to power outages. Hail also can’t be ruled out.By Sunday afternoon, areas could pick up 1-2 inches of rainfall, an
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: A Rainy Weekend On The Horizon

  28-03-2020 10:28
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — It will be a mild start to the day with temperatures in the low 50’s with rain moving in, with heavy pockets of rain in some areas.This is going to be the trend through tomorrow morning.It’ll be a mild weekend with high temperatures in the low 70’s.
  Most amounts will come to an inch or two, but some areas north of Route 422 could see over 2 inches of rain.
  This will lead to some flooding and even maybe a landslide.
  Gusty winds are possible with isolate
  
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• Giant Eagle Responds To Employees Testing Positive For Coronavirus

  28-03-2020 10:09
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — According to Giant Eagle, one of their employees who tested positive for Coronavirus works at multiple stores.
  Five of their store locations are impacted, three of them are in the Pittsburgh area.
  Giant Eagle says that after learning that multiple employees tested positive, they created a timeline of impacted stores over the last two weeks.
  The stores involved include locations in North Huntingdon, New Kensington, Wexford, Altoona, and a GetGo in Brunswick, Ohio.
  The co
  
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• Westmoreland Co. And Butler Co. Under ‘Stay At Home’ Orders Due To Spread Of Coronavirus

  28-03-2020 07:44
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Westmoreland County and Butler County have been added to the list of Western Pennsylvania counties under ‘Stay At Home’ orders, which went into effect at 8:00 p.m. Friday night.
  The State Department of Health says the ‘Stay at Home’ order is necessary to “protect the public from the spread of COVID-19”.
  Butler Health system confirms to KDKA News that so far, they have conducted 788 tests, 562 at the hospital’s outdoor facility.
  
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• Trash Pickup Set To Continue Saturday In City Of Pittsburgh

  28-03-2020 07:06
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Garbage collection will continue Saturday in Pittsburgh.
  City crews will be picking up garbage after sanitation workers refused to go to work earlier this week over Coronavirus fears.
  The city is asking customers to help keep its workers safe by making sure all trash is bagged and properly tied.
  
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• Bishop David Zubik Announces Changes To Holy Week Services Due To Coronavirus Outbreak

  28-03-2020 06:52
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Bishop David Zubik has announced changes for how Holy Week services will take place amid the growing Coronavirus outbreak.
  “Although we will observe Holy Week in a different way, the heart of the sacred week remains intact. Jesus is bringing people together in new ways to honor the great sacrifice of Jesus in His Passion and Death,” Bishop Zubik said in a press release.
  Bishop Zubik will live stream Masses and Prayer Services that people will be able to watc
  
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• Monessen Mayor Matt Shorraw Announces Changes To Trash Pickup During COVID-19 Outbreak

  28-03-2020 05:25
  
  MONESSEN, Pa. (KDKA) — Changes are being made to the trash pickup services in Monessen amid the growing Coronavirus outbreak.
  All changes being are being made out of an abundance of caution.
  Effective Wednesday, March 25, 2020, Waste Management is temporarily stopping the following services, which are non-essential during a time of declared emergency.Bulk Collection, which includes furniture, carpet, mattresses, appliances, etc.
  Yard Waste Collection – grass clippings, brush, tree li
  
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• Coronavirus In Allegheny County: Local Couple Uses 3D Printer To Make Face Masks For Hospitals

  28-03-2020 04:25
  
  VERONA (KDKA) — A local couple is using a 3D printer to make masks for local hospitals.Joe and Kaitlin Dornetta of Verona told KDKA they are printing about 50 respirator masks and face shields per day.The masks are designed by a company in Chile and printed in the couple’s house.The gear is soaked in sanitizer for 10 minutes before getting boxed and delivered to medical professionals, free of charge.“Our production numbers keep going up every day. There is a larger demand than
  
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• Watch: Pittsburgh Steelers Legend James Harrison Curls 2 Lombardi Trophies

  28-03-2020 03:33
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — James Harrison does not need dumbbells.While trying to still get a workout in during the coronavirus pandemic, the former Steeler posted a home workout involving some previous hardware.
  In a video posted to his Instagram, Harrison is seen curling two Lombardi trophies.This #coronavirus got me tryin to workout with whatever I can find lying around the house. ,” he posted.View this post on InstagramThis #coronavirus got me tryin to workout with whatever I can find l
  
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• Watch: Pittsburgh Steelers Star James Harrison Curls 2 Lombardi Trophies

  28-03-2020 03:31
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — James Harrison does not need dumbbells.While trying to still get a workout in during the coronavirus pandemic, the former Steeler posted a home workout involving some previous hardware.
  In a video posted to his Instagram, Harrison is seen curling two Lombardi trophies.This #coronavirus got me tryin to workout with whatever I can find lying around the house. ,” he posted.View this post on InstagramThis #coronavirus got me tryin to workout with whatever I can find l
  
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• Coronavirus In West Virginia: Staffers At Hard-Hit Nursing Home Being Treated As Pariahs

  28-03-2020 03:06
  
  CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – Officials say staffers at a nursing home dubbed “ground zero” for West Virginia’s growing coronavirus caseload have been treated as pariahs for their close proximity to the infection cluster.
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• ‘It’s A Fulfillment Of A Dream’: Bob Allen Is Retiring After 40-Plus Years In Broadcasting

  28-03-2020 01:36
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — For 20 years, Bob Allen has been covering news all over southwestern Pennsylvania.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  Since January 2000, he’s been on the scene of countless big stories.
  He has covered everything from weather to championship celebrations and feature stories
  Allen spent 40-plus years in broadcasting, with half coming as a reporter in his hometown.
  “This is much more than a retirement,” Allen said. “It’s a celebration, a fulfillment of a d
  
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• Kristine Sorensen Vlog: #AloneTogether, Day 10 At Home From Work And School

  28-03-2020 01:05
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – It’s Kristine Sorensen reporting from home on the last day of the second week of this new world we’re living in— social distancing, isolation, quarantine.
  It can be scary and frustrating and strangely foreign… like when I see a line outside the grocery store limiting the number of customers… or shelves with no meat or eggs.
  Yet there’s a dichotomy going on — people are coming together more than ever before.We’re “A
  
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• ‘We Have To Work As A Community In Protecting Each Other’: Attitudes Shift As Local Number Of COVID-19 Cases Rise

  28-03-2020 00:42
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – As the number of cases of COVID-19 continue to mount in our region, attitudes are changing. Casual has turned to concern as everyone waits for this to be over.
  COVID-19 is no longer someone else’s problem. The numbers show it’s all around us or as the folks at the health department said yesterday, we all need to now assume everyone else has it, and keep our distance.
  “I’m terrified, absolutely terrified that there are not enough precautions being
  
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• Home Repairs: How To Handle Home Improvement Fixes During Coronavirus Outbreak

  28-03-2020 00:29
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — It is supposed to be 70 degrees on Saturday and Sunday, and if it doesn’t rain in your neighborhood, you may want to be outside working in your yard.
  What if your string trimmer or your lawn mower won’t start? What can you do to fix it yourself?
  Many small engine repair shops are closed right now.
  Those that are open may already have dozens of people waiting in line.Andy Amrhein of Evey True Value Hardware in Bethel Park says their small engine department is
  
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• Coronavirus In Allegheny County: Monroeville Lab Develops 48-Hour Coronavirus Testing, Focusing On Seniors

  28-03-2020 00:23
  
  MONROEVILLE, Pa. (KDKA) – A Monroeville lab has developed its own coronavirus test, and they hope to do up to a thousand tests a day.
  But because of limited equipment, they are focusing on a vulnerable population.
  MHS labs in Monroeville developed those tests, but because things like swabs are in such limited supply, they are testing exclusively at area nursing homes, where the elderly are at risk.
  “We followed the FDA’s emergency-use authorization to quickly get a test up and
  
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