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• Coronavirus In Pennsylvania: Gov. Wolf Encourages Religious Leaders To Limit In-Person Worship

  04-04-2020 23:53
  
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) – With major religious holidays such as Easter and Passover nearing, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf is encouraging faith leaders to hold alternative forms of gatherings.“I know that we’re nearing several holidays, including major religious holidays like Easter and Passover,” Gov. Wolf said. “I am encouraging religious leaders hosting a holiday celebration to consider an alternative that does not bring people together in-person. As a person of faith
  
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• Route 837 Reopens Following Landslide

  04-04-2020 23:22
  
  WEST MIFFLIN (KDKA) – PennDOT has announced that Route 837 in West Mifflin has reopened following a landslide.
  The road had been closed since March 28 when a landslide caused a rollover crash and portions of the road to be blocked.The closure had impacted both directions between the Boswell Oil Company in Dravosburg and the McKeesport-Duquesne Bridge.Crews removed debris and installed barriers.There is the possibility of a single-lane restriction on Monday to finalize the works.
  
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• Monongalia County Bans Alcohol Sales To Out-Of-State Residents

  04-04-2020 22:18
  
  MORGANTOWN, W. Va. (KDKA) – Monongalia County in West Virginia has banned the sale of liquor to anyone without a West Virginia-issued driver’s license or ID.The decision comes as an effort to enforce social distancing and keep residents of other states with higher rates of coronavirus from spreading the virus in West Virginia.The decision went into effect at noon on Saturday and will remain in place indefinitely.“Our numbers are starting to increase exponentially, and we are on
  
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• Diocese Of Greensburg Closes All Churches; Limits Confessions, Baptisms, Funerals

  04-04-2020 22:01
  
  GREENSBURG (KDKA) — Greensburg Bishop Edward C. Malesi has instructed churches to close and church services to be limited due to the coronavirus outbreak.“This is an act of charity that should be observed by the faithful as members of a Church that respects, supports and protects the lives of all persons,” Bishop Malesic said.
  This includes closing parish churches and public chapels with few exceptions.Baptisms are encouraged to be delayed. If a baptism is required, only 10 peo
  
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• Crews Respond To Large Garage Fire In Washington Township

  04-04-2020 21:49
  
  MURRYSVILLE (KDKA) — Rescue crews responded to a large garage fire on Crestview Drive in Washington Township early Saturday morning.
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  The fire was contained, and reportedly no one was hurt.
  
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• Local Restaurant Gives Out Over 1,000 Free Takeout Meals For People In Need

  04-04-2020 21:17
  
  LOWER BURRELL (KDKA) — A local Italian restaurant provided over 1,000 free takeout meals to those in need Saturday.A line for cars to receive the meals from Villa Ballanca was set up from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.(Photo Credit: Villa Ballanca/Annie Hartman)
  (Photo Credit: Villa Ballanca/Annie Hartman)
  A representative for the restaurant said that more than 1,000 meals were given in the first hour alone and that the staff worked to create more meals for people.(Photo Credit: Villa Ballanca/Annie Ha
  
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• Woman killed in Tarentum by train identified

  04-04-2020 20:39 via post-gazette.com
  
  The accident occurred as the victim was reportedly walking on the tracks.
  
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• Local Fire Department Discovers Massive Overnight Youth Drinking Party

  04-04-2020 20:08
  
  GRINDSTONE, Pa. (KDKA) — The Grindstone Volunteer Fire Department said that they found 100 people partying early Saturday morning while searching for a man assaulted in the woods.When they initially searched for the man near Sherbondy Hollow, the department said they stumbled upon 100 young people having a drinking party. They said some people were passed out in vehicles laying on top of others while a few partiers were still partying and drinking when found at around 5 a.m. Saturday.The y
  
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• Churches adjusting to online Holy Week observances

  04-04-2020 18:48 via post-gazette.com
  
  With shutdowns of public gatherings, churches are pivoting to new ways of observing the peak events of the Christian calendar
  
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• Pa. Health Dept.: 1,597 New Cases Bring State Total Of Coronavirus Cases To 10,017

  04-04-2020 18:03
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed 1,597 new positive cases of Coronavirus on Saturday.
  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 InformationState health officials say _____ patients have tested negative for the virus.
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• Three People Hospitalized After Explosion At Affival Inc. Facility In Plum

  04-04-2020 18:01
  
  PLUM (KDKA) — A hazmat situation in Plum Borough sent three people to the hospital Saturday afternoon.According to the Unity Volunteer Fire Department, workers inside the Affival Inc. facility were dealing with a combination of titanium and calcium powder, two hazardous chemicals, officials said.A machine with both of these chemicals inside caught on fire and exploded, according to fire officials.The three workers who were transported to the hospital were treated for non-life threatening i
  
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• Business On Fire After Reported Explosion

  04-04-2020 18:01
  
  PLUM (KDKA) — A business is on fire after a reported explosion at the site, according to Allegheny County dispatch.Firefighters, medics and a Hazmat team are on their way to the scene. The business is located at 1967 Eastern Avenue. There are reports of an explosion which may have possibly started the fire. One of the chemicals stored inside the building may react poorly with water and may be the cause of the explosion.
  
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• Police: Car Crashes Into Family Dollar

  04-04-2020 17:46
  
  MCKEES ROCKS (KDKA) — Police and paramedics are responding to a car that reportedly crashed into a Family Dollar this morning.The bank is located on the 1200 block of Chartiers Avenue. The call was made to police at 11:25 a.m. So far, there are no reports of any injuries.
  The car crashed into the building’s interior and did not just graze the exterior.KDKA is on its way to the scene as well.Stay With KDKA.com For More Details
  
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• Allegheny County reports its third death from COVID-19

  04-04-2020 17:34 via post-gazette.com
  
  The person who died was in their 90s and had been hospitalized.
  
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• Allegheny County records third COVID-19 death

  04-04-2020 17:34 via post-gazette.com
  
  The person who died was in their 90s and had been hospitalized.
  
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• Allegheny Co. Health Dept.: 552 Coronavirus Cases Now Confirmed County-Wide

  04-04-2020 17:02
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Allegheny County Health Department says there are a total of 552 active cases of Coronavirus in the county.
   
  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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• Mt. Lebanon Police Ask For Community To Make, Donate Face Masks For Officers

  04-04-2020 16:40
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Police officers in Mount Lebanon are calling upon crafty members of the community to help increase their supply of cotton masks for street officers.
  The Mount Lebanon Police Department posted to Facebook saying “You’ve no doubt seen the Governor’s recommendation to wear masks in public.The MPLD wants to comply while saving our limited supply of N95 masks for necessities.”
  The department posted a picture showing 5 officers donning black cotton fac
  
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• Penn Hills Volunteer Fire Company Warns Against Dangers Of Mixing Chemicals For Cleaning

  04-04-2020 15:34
  
  PENN HILLS (KDKA) — The Penn Hills No. 7 VFC is warning people against mixing certain chemicals for cleaning.
  As people race to disinfect their homes and other surfaces, some retail stores are running out of supplies. The fire company acknowledged that some may opt for creating their own disinfectants but warned against certain combinations that could cause irritation or be toxic.
  Do Not MixBleach and Vinegar — can cause coughing, breathing problems, burning and watery eyes
  Bleach an
  
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• COVID-19 precludes honoring three fallen Pittsburgh police officers on 11th anniversary of their deaths

  04-04-2020 15:19 via post-gazette.com
  
  Families of those slain and current officers invited to privately visit a police memorial to the officers.
  
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• Pittsburgh Police Commemorate 11 Year Anniversary Of Fallen Officer Deaths

  04-04-2020 15:07
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Even in these uncertain times, Pittsburgh Police officers found a way to honor their fellow fallen officers.Officers Eric Kelly, Paul Sciullo and Stephen Mayhle were killed in a shootout on April 4, 2009. Officers Mayhle and Sciullo had been responding to a domestic dispute between Richard Poplawski and his mother in Stanton Heights when they were immediately fired upon by Poplawski, armed with an AK-47 rifle, a .22 rifle and a pistol. Officer Kelly raced to the scene a
  
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• Coronavirus Closure: Hobby Lobby Closing Stores Due To Coronavirus Outbreak

  04-04-2020 13:05
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Hobby Lobby says the ongoing threat of the coronavirus has forced it to close its stores until further notice.
  The Oklahoma City-based arts and crafts chain says it is furloughing all of its store employees and many of its corporate and distribution workers.Many state and local governments have issued orders to close all nonessential businesses to curb the spread of COVID-19, the illness caused by the novel coronavirus.
  Hobby Lobby officials initially resisted efforts
  
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• COVID-19 will accelerate EMS crisis in Pa.’s small towns and rural areas, experts say

  04-04-2020 12:30 via post-gazette.com
  
  Nearly a quarter of Pennsylvania’s EMS agencies shut down between 2012 and 2018 due to budget and staffing shortfalls. Now, the coronavirus represents the ultimate test of a fragile system.
  
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• Hey Ray! How Proper Hand Washing Helps The Fight Against Bacteria And Viruses

  04-04-2020 12:11
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Soap is a valuable tool to not only remove dirt from your hands, but also bacteria and viruses.
  The soap does NOT even have to be an antibacterial variety.
  This is because of the interesting make up of the soap molecule.
  This molecule is comprised of what looks like a head and a tail.The “head” is loves water and is attracted to it.
  This is what is known as “hydrophilic”.
  The tail is the complete opposite.
  This part of the molecule is attracted t
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: A Dry And Beautiful Saturday

  04-04-2020 11:56
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — We have yet another beautiful day ahead with seasonable temperatures and dry conditions.
  Average high temperatures should be 57 degrees and our high temperatures in Pittsburgh will make it to the low 60’s.A weak cold front crosses the region Sunday bringing a few light rain showers through the first half of the day.
  Our high temperatures will still be in the low 60’s Sunday.Monday will be warmer in the mid 60’s with sunshine to start off our week.Then,
  
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• Wearing Masks In Public Can Help Prevent The Spread Of Coronavirus

  04-04-2020 11:13
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania Department of Health is asking the public to wear paper masks or homemade cloth ones.
  They say a surgical mask or an N95 mask is not needed.
  Please leave those for the front line responders.
  The public are being asked to wear the masks when they can’t perform social distancing and any time they leave the house.
  Scarves and bandanas can also be used if you don’t have any masks.
  You should try to wash any cloth masks routinely to get any germs
  
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• Report: Antonio Brown Facing Charges From January Assault Incident

  04-04-2020 08:23
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Antonio Brown is reportedly facing charges for an incident from January.
  According to ESPN, the former Steelers wide receiver is facing charges in Florida stemming from an alleged assault in January.
  ESPN is reporting that Brown faces one felony charge for burglary conveyance, as well as misdemeanor charges for battery and criminal mischief.
   
  
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• Special Arnold Palmer Postmark Cancellation Available From Latrobe Post Office

  04-04-2020 08:04
  
  LATROBE, Pa. (KDKA) — The United States Postal Service is offering a special Arnold Palmer postmark cancellation that will be available for the next 30 days.To get the postmark, you will need to submit a mail order request to the post office on Jefferson Street in Latrobe.
  
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• Tulips Planted Outside Of Beaver County Facility Where Coronavirus Outbreak Is Ongoing

  04-04-2020 07:50
  
  BEAVER COUNTY, Pa. (KDKA) — Dozens of flowers sprouted outside the Brighton Rehab and Wellness Center in Beaver County.
  At least 38 patients at that facility have tested positive for Coronavirus and two have died.
  The family of one of the patients who died planted tulips and delivered cupcakes.
  They also left a note thanking the staff for taking care of their father.
  
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• Teenager Shot In Backside In Penn Hills

  04-04-2020 07:36
  
  PENN HILLS, Pa. (KDKA) — A teenager in Penn Hills was shot in the backside on Friday afternoon.
  Police say that the wound is not life-threatening.The boy told officers he was supposed to meet someone on Eastgate Drive but would not say why.The teenager told Police that the gunman was wearing a black mask.
  
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• ‘Stay Home And Stay Safe’: Penguins Goaltender Matt Murray And His Dogs Send Their Wishes From Home

  04-04-2020 07:12
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Matt Murray and his dogs are wishing everyone well, asking them to stay home and stay safe amid the Coronavirus outbreak.Stay home. Stay safe.
  Love,
  Beckham, Matt, and Leo pic.twitter.com/x0jN8yYrkV
  — Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) April 3, 2020In a post on Twitter, the Penguins shared a photo of Murray with his two Newfoundlands, Beckham and Leo, sharing the two messages of “Stay Home” and “Stay Safe.”
  
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• Coronavirus In Butler County: Broad Street Elementary School Selected As Hospital Overflow Facility

  04-04-2020 05:52
  
  BUTLER COUNTY (KDKA) — A closed elementary school in Butler County was selected as a hospital overflow facility amid the coronavirus pandemic.
  Butler County Commissioner Leslie Osche says the shuttered Broad Street Elementary School will be an off-site facility for Butler Health Systems.
  She says an architect is already designing the plans as they order shower stalls and get negative air units.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  The school’s maintenance crew will soon roll up to the building to be
  
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• Coronavirus in Pennsylvania: Attorney Files Lawsuit Against Gov. Tom Wolf For Non-Essential Classification

  04-04-2020 05:39
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A local attorney is suing Gov. Tom Wolf over his order to close non-essential businesses.
  Gregg Zegarelli argues the governor overstepped when he classified legal service as non-essential.
  He says attorneys are officers of the court and are not subject to orders from the executive branch.
  “When the executive branch threatens to send its officer, police officers, to arrest attorneys, the court’s officers, that usurpation of power is dangerous,” Zegarell
  
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• Coronavirus In Pittsburgh: 75 Percent Drop In Ridership For Port Authority

  04-04-2020 05:35
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Port Authority is reporting a large decrease in ridership since the coronavirus outbreak began.
  On weekdays, at least 75 percent fewer people have been riding the bus or T service.
  On Tuesday, just 32,000 people took a ride, an 84 percent drop from the average ridership in March last year.
  The Port Authority says it is also spending a lot more money on things like gloves and hand sanitizer.
  
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• 2 Transported After Multi-Vehicle Crash Temporarily Closes Portion Of Parkway West

  04-04-2020 05:25
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Two people were transported after a multi-vehicle crash temporarily closed a portion of the Parkway West Friday night.
  According to Pa. State Police 43-year old Michael Morelli, of Massilon, OH, was driving the wrong way on Interstate-376 Westbound just before 10:00 p.m. on Friday.
  Morelli failed to stop when Findlay Township Police attempted to conduct a traffic stop.
  Morelli then crashed into a marked Findlay Township Police vehicle that was positioned at the McLaren
  
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• 1 Transported After Multi-Vehicle Crash Temporarily Closes Portion Of Parkway West

  04-04-2020 05:25
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — One person has been transported after a multi-vehicle crash temporarily closed a portion of the Parkway West.
  According to PennDOT, the crash had the Parkway West closed between the Moon Business Loop 376 (Exit 57) and the McClaren Road (Exit 56) interchanges on Friday night.
  Stay with KDKA for more on this developing story.
  
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• Coronavirus In Pittsburgh: Car Dealerships Plead With Gov. Tom Wolf For Waiver To Reopen

  04-04-2020 05:17
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — One Pennsylvania group is asking Gov. Tom Wolf to allow for the reopening of car dealerships amid the coronavirus pandemic.Car dealerships are among the many non-life-sustaining businesses across the state that remain closed, but the group is asking Gov. Wolf to reconsider.
  The Pennsylvania Independent Automobile Dealers Association says they submitted a waiver request for limited online car sales but it was denied.
  ”The issue in Pennsylvania is you can’t co
  
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• Pennsylvania Librarian Creates Virtual Harry Potter-Themed Escape Room

  04-04-2020 04:30
  
  PETERS TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — Calling all wizards!
  A librarian in Pennsylvania is allowing you to test your knowledge with a virtual Harry Potter-themed escape room.
  Sydney Krawiec, who works as a youth services librarian at Peters Township Public Library, created the “Hogwarts Digital Escape Room.”
  Players begin as a first-year student at Hogwarts and must work through challenges in order to escape.The escape room can be completed as a group or individual.It also allows you to comp
  
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• Pedestrian Hit, Killed By Train Under Tarentum Bridge, County Police Investigating

  04-04-2020 04:11
  
  TARENTUM, Pa. (KDKA) — A pedestrian was hit and killed by a train under the Tarentum Bridge.
  She has been identified as Beth Graff, 39, of Tarentum.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  Officials said the train vs. pedestrian accident happened on Friday night on the mid-block of 5th Avenue.
  According to Allegheny County Police, Graff was walking northbound on the tracks when a train carrying non-hazardous material struck her.It is believed she was wearing headphones when she was hit.Anyone with informatio
  
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• Pedestrian Hit, Killed By Train Under Tarentum Bridge

  04-04-2020 04:11
  
  TARENTUM, Pa. (KDKA) — A pedestrian was hit and killed by a train under the Tarentum Bridge.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  Officials said the train vs. pedestrian accident happened on Friday night.
  Police are not saying what the person was doing on the tracks.The call came in around 8 p.m.
  Stay with KDKA for more on this developing story.
  
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• Pedestrian Hit By, Killed By Train Under Tarentum Bridge

  04-04-2020 04:09
  
  TARENTUM, Pa. (KDKA) — A pedestrian was hit and killed by a train under the Tarentum Bridge.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  Officials said the train vs. pedestrian accident happened on Friday night.
  Police are not saying what the person was doing on the tracks.The call came in around 8 p.m.
  Stay with KDKA for more on this developing story.
  
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• Pedestrian Hit By Train Under Tarentum Bridge

  04-04-2020 04:07
  
  TARENTUM, Pa. (KDKA) — A pedestrian was hit by a train under the Tarentum Bridge.
  Officials said the train vs. pedestrian accident happened on Friday night.
  The call came in around 8 p.m.
  No word on any injuries.
  Stay with KDKA for more on this developing story.
  
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• 2020 Pittsburgh Steelers Eye On The Draft: Centers

  04-04-2020 03:00
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA)– The NFL Draft is less than a month away, and each day of April leading up to the selections, KDKA will profile players on the Steelers’ radar.Today, we take a look at the center position.
  CHECK OUT MORE EYE ON THE DRAFT: Special Teams | Fullback
  The Steelers have one of the best centers in the NFL, so there is no need to address the position right now.Maurkice Pouncey has said he plans to play until Ben Roethlisberger retires, and we know the Steelers QB has no pla
  
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• Coronavirus Changes: Instead Of Allowing People To Come Inside, Pharmacies Are Taking Prescriptions Out To Customers’ Cars

  04-04-2020 01:45
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The coronavirus has affected almost every aspect of our lives, and that includes going to the pharmacy. Pharmacies are changing the way they do business.At some independent pharmacies, you’ll be stopped at the door — all part of social distancing.
  “The hand goes up, and it’s stop, and stop now,” said Mt. Lebanon pharmacist Dan Asti.
  The staff meet customers at the door, then take prescriptions out to the customer’s car.
  “You don
  
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• Westmoreland Co. Woman Accused Of Grabbing Man By Throat, Swinging Butcher Knife

  04-04-2020 01:27
  
  MONESSEN, Pa. (KDKA) — A woman in Westmoreland County is accused of grabbing a man by the throat and swinging a butcher knife at him.
  Monessen police say the violent episode began when Aimee McGuire became enraged with a man inside 717 Rostraver Street.
  Court records indicate the 51-year-old got into an argument with the man.
  McGuire, who has a history of mental health issues, would not be calmed.
  (Photo Credit: Westmoreland County Jail)
  I spoke to a man claiming to be McGuire’s boyf
  
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• The Holy Spirit Is Not Held To Geography’: Holy Week And Passover Services To Be Held Online Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

  04-04-2020 01:17
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Easter and Passover are a special time of year for communal get-togethers and services. But in this time of social distancing, we’ll be observing them from home.
  There will be no Palm Sunday Services at St. Paul Cathedral to kick off Holy Week.
  There will be masses and services this week, but you can only view them online.
  Holy Week and Passover mark then most sacred time on the Judeo-Christian Calendar, but this year the doors of churches and synagogues are locke
  
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• Beleaguered Port Authority eligible for up to $141.7 5 million in reimbursements due to COVID-19 losses

  04-04-2020 01:15 via post-gazette.com
  
  A federal stimulus of $25 billion  will help Port Authority and other transit agencies hit by huge ridership losses and cleaning expenses.
  
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• Beleaguered Port Authority eligible for up to $141 million in reimbursements due to COVID-19 losses

  04-04-2020 01:15 via post-gazette.com
  
  A federal stimulus of $25 billion  will help Port Authority and other transit agencies hit by huge ridership losses and cleaning expenses.
   
  
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• ‘These Moments Call For Special People’: Steelers Legend Franco Harris Urges Pittsburghers Not To Forget Workers On Frontline Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

  04-04-2020 01:14
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — We’re going to learn some things about ourselves here in Pittsburgh in the next few weeks.
  Will we maintain? Can we believe in each other and count on each other to stay away from each other?
  I don’t know, but I do have a hunch.
  This is a city that overcame wrenching, economic upheaval not all that long ago.
  So maybe overcoming long odds is in Pittsburgh’s DNA.And if such a spirit lives on, it may have been sparked on a winter day 47 years ago. Pittsbu
  
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• Furry Tails: Carson Is Waiting For A Forever Home

  04-04-2020 00:47
  
  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!_____________________________________________________________________________________
  Carson
  Animal Friend
  
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• Coronavirus In Westmoreland County: Medical Supply Company Vows 4,000 Ventilators Per Week

  04-04-2020 00:37
  
  MURRYSVILLE, PA (KDKA) – Philips Respironics in Murrysville plans to increase its ventilator production from 1,000 to 4,000 a week.
  KDKA talked to business leader John Frank, who said the increase started in January as the coronavirus impacted China hard.
  Locally, the medical supply company has posted several dozen new jobs with plans to post more.
  (Photo Credit: Nicole Ford/KDKA)
  Frank said it’s remarkable to see his team take the risk each day to come to work and make these life-sa
  
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