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• Coronavirus In Beaver County: Concordia Employee At Baden Nursing Facility Tests Positive For COVID-19

  07-04-2020 23:41
  
  BADEN, Pa. (KDKA) – An employee at a Concordia nursing facility in Beaver County has tested positive for coronavirus.A staff member at Concordia at Villa St. Joseph in Baden tested positive for COVID-19. Concordia says they learned about the test Tuesday. That employee was last at work on March 24 and was asymptomatic.
  The employee is quarantined at home.“We are actively monitoring our residents for signs and symptoms of COVID-19 and are working with our local and state health depart
  
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• Coronavirus In Allegheny County: Person Supported By Citizen Care Tests Positive For Virus

  07-04-2020 23:18
  
  ALLEGHENY COUNTY (KDKA) — A person supported by Citizen Care has tested positive for coronavirus.
  Citizen Care made the announcement on Tuesday, saying the diagnosis was confirmed through Allegheny General Hospital, where the individual has been hospitalized since April 5.
  It is not known how the person contracted the virus.
  “This diagnosis occurred despite Partners For Quality and its family of agencies following all hygienic and social distancing guidelines issued by the Centers Fo
  
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• Coronavirus In Allegheny County: 2 People At St. Barnabas Nursing Home Die From COVID-19

  07-04-2020 23:11
  
  RICHLAND, Pa. (KDKA) – Two people at St. Barnabas Nursing Home have died from coronavirus.St. Barnabas did not provide the names or ages of the victims.The Post-Gazette reports the facility in Richland Township also confirmed an additional 18 case of coronavirus.
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• Pa. Prosecutors Urge Lawmakers To Help Decide On Freeing Inmates

  07-04-2020 23:04
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — As officials consider releasing as many as 1,500 inmates to lessen the impact of COVID-19 on Pennsylvania prisons, county prosecutors are urging lawmakers to pass legislation so those decisions aren’t left to the governor alone.
  The Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association says it considers “a temporary, legislative solution” to be reasonable.
  The corrections secretary told lawmakers that if acceptable legislation doesn’t pass this week, he
  
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• Coronavirus In Pittsburgh: Dick’s Sporting Goods Furloughs ‘Significant Number’ Of Employees

  07-04-2020 22:49
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -– Dick’s Sporting Goods says it is furloughing a “significant number” of employees amid the coronavirus outbreak.
  The company told KDKA’s Jon Delano on Tuesday that the furloughs are effective April 12 and will impact employees at 800-plus stores, including the company’s corporate headquarters in Pittsburgh.
  There are 10 Dick’s Sporting Goods stores in the Pittsburgh area.Dick’s Sporting Goods says furloughed employees will keep
  
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• Jews seek Passover connections despite social distances

  07-04-2020 22:48 via post-gazette.com
  
  Some use technology, some don’t, but all seek ways to include elderly and others isolated on holiday
  
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• Max Thieriot Discusses The All-New ‘SEAL Team’ Episode He Directed: ‘Something Artistic And Beautiful’

  07-04-2020 22:19
  
  SEAL Team returns with an all-new episode this Wednesday at 9:00 PM ET/PT called “Drawdown” which was directed by series star Max Thieriot. “Drawdown” sees the team heading to Afghanistan to broker peace talks while Sonny reports to an Air Force base in Texas to serve his disciplinary training action, where he gets reacquainted with an old friend.
  CBS Local’s Matt Weiss caught up with Thieriot ahead of Wednesday’s new episode to discuss directing his castmates
  
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• Report: Pittsburgh Steelers GM Kevin Colbert Suggests Awarding Each NFL Team 3 More Draft Picks

  07-04-2020 22:17
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Steelers General Manager Kevin Colbert reportedly suggested that each NFL team should be awarded three extra draft picks in 2020 because of the challenges the coronavirus outbreak has created.The New York Daily News reports that Colbert told league officials his idea during a conference call.Colbert reportedly added that teams could make more mistakes without person-to-person meetings, Pro Days and private workouts.
  The NFL Draft is still scheduled for April 23 to 25, b
  
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• Whatsapp Limits Message-Forwarding To ‘Slow The Spread’ Of Coronavirus Misinformation

  07-04-2020 21:54
  
  SAN FRANCISCO (CBS Local) — WhatsApp is placing additional restrictions on the number of times a forwarded message can be shared simultaneously in new effort to curtail the spread of misinformation amid the coronavirus crisis.
  The Facebook-owned instant messaging service said Tuesday that any message that has been forwarded five or more times will now face a new limit that prevents a user from forwarding it to more than one chat (contact) at a time.
  WhatsApp has long been plagued by misinf
  
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• Wilkinsburg homicide case withdrawn

  07-04-2020 21:48 via post-gazette.com
  
  A judge granted the defense motion to suppress evidence gathered from Deshere Davenport, accused of killing Khalil Logan in 2018.
  
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• Calling for COVID-19 investigation, Reschenthaler moves to block U.S. funding to WHO

  07-04-2020 21:39 via post-gazette.com
  
  Rep. Guy Reschenthaler, R-Peters, sponsored a resolution to block funding until the WHO removes and investigates its director-general.
  
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• Calling for COVID-19 investigation, Reschenthaler moves to block U.S. funding to the World Health Organization

  07-04-2020 21:39 via post-gazette.com
  
  Rep. Guy Reschenthaler, R-Peters, sponsored a resolution to block funding until the WHO removes and investigates its director-general.
  
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• Judge: Death Penalty On Table For Alleged Tree Of Life Shooter Robert Bowers

  07-04-2020 21:37
  
  PITTSBURGH (AP) — A federal judge has rejected a bid by the suspect in the Tree of Life shooting to have the death penalty removed as a potential sentencing option.
  Lawyers for Robert Bowers argued that capital punishment violates the Fifth Amendment’s due process clause and the Eighth Amendment’s ban on cruel and unusual punishment.
  Senior District Judge Donetta W. Ambrose noted in a trio of rulings Monday that courts have consistently upheld the constitutionality of the death
  
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• USPS Looking To Fill Positions In Pittsburgh

  07-04-2020 21:34
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Many employers have been forced to lay off workers because of the Coronavirus pandemic, but some — like USPS — are hiring.
  The Postal Service is looking to fill several temporary positions, including mail handler assistant and mail processing clerk assistant.
  You have to be at least 18 years old to apply and be able to pass a background and medical check.
  The pay ranges from $16.21 to $17.29 hourly.
  Those interested are asked to apply at: www.usps.com/employ
  
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• Coronavirus Changes: MLB Reportedly Considers Starting Season As Early As May And Playing In Arizona

  07-04-2020 21:29
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Major League Baseball and its players are narrowing in on a plan that could allow them to start the 2020 season as early as May, sources told ESPN. The plan reportedly has the support of high-ranking federal public health officials who believe the league can safely operate during the coronavirus pandemic.NEWS: Major League Baseball and the MLBPA are focusing on a plan backed by federal health officials that could have players in training camps by May and games soon ther
  
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• Coronavirus Changes: MLB Considers Starting Season As Early As May And Playing In Arizona

  07-04-2020 21:29
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Major League Baseball and its players are increasingly focused on a plan that could allow them to start the 2020 season as early as May. They have the support of high-ranking federal public health officials who believe the league can safely operate amid the coronavirus pandemic.NEWS: Major League Baseball and the MLBPA are focusing on a plan backed by federal health officials that could have players in training camps by May and games soon thereafter.
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• Coronavirus In Allegheny County: 29 Kane Community Living Center Residents, Employees Test Positive For Coronavirus

  07-04-2020 21:10
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A total of nearly 30 residents and employees at the Kane Community Living Center have tested positive for COVID-19.
  There are 29 coronavirus patients at the assisted living facility in Glen Hazel. KDKA’s Andy Sheehan reports 18 residents and 11 employees have tested positive.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Bryan Orr)
  The facility reported its first case in late March. On March 27, there were two residentsand one staff member .
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• Bill Gates Vows To Spend Billions To Develop A COVID-19 Vaccine: ‘Our Early Money Can Accelerate Things’

  07-04-2020 21:05
  
  SEATTLE (CBS Local)— Microsoft co-founder and philanthropic billionaire Bill Gates says his foundation will invest billions to fund factories that will develop a vaccine to stop COVID-19.
  The news comes just as a second coronavirus vaccine trial by Inovio Pharmaceuticals, backed by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, begins testing in humans, CBS affiliate KIRO reported.
  “Our foundation is trying to be as helpful in a very constructive way as possible. And that’s why I&rsq
  
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• Earl Denbow Jr.'s grandkids were 'the apple of his eye' before COVID-19 took his life

  07-04-2020 20:38 via post-gazette.com
  
  Mr. Denbow, 73, died last week in Beaver County; daughter says father was 'a big kid' at heart.
  
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• Earl Denbow Jr.'s grandkids were 'the apple of his eye'

  07-04-2020 20:38 via post-gazette.com
  
  Mr. Denbow, 73, died last week in Beaver County; daughter says father was 'a big kid' at heart.
  
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• Port Authority to push harder for nonessential riders to stay home, use larger buses for busier trips

  07-04-2020 20:30 via post-gazette.com
  
  Port Authority will use interior cards and social media to have people only make essential trips so riders can maintain safe distance.
  
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• Coronavirus Changes: Primanti Bros. Closing All Locations On Easter To Give Employees Time With Family

  07-04-2020 20:29
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Primanti Bros. has decided to close all of its locations on Easter Sunday to allow their employees some time with immediate family during the holiday.
  Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, Primanti’s has been serving up takeout and delivery from its more than 40 restaurants across six states.
  Now, they will be closed this Sunday, April 12.
  Primanti Bros. spokesperson Adam Golomb said in a news release: “Our employees have been essential to helping support the com
  
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• ‘I Like To Dance’: 97-Year-Old World War II Vet Steps Out To Boogie During Coronavirus Lockdown

  07-04-2020 20:25
  
  WAUKESHA, Wis. (CBS Local) — A 97-year-old World War II veteran whose dance routine videos have lit up social media for a few years now, refuses to sit out during the coronavirus pandemic.
  Video posted Sunday by Stars and Stripes Honor Flight shows Chuck Franzke dancing along to Justin Timberlake’s “Can’t Stop the Feeling” in his stocking feet by the front door of his home in Waukesha, Wisconsin.
  “97 yr old dancing #WWII #Navy pilot Chuck is back! Quarantine &
  
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• Report: Pittsburgh Steelers Won’t Be Featured On HBO’s ‘Hard Knocks’

  07-04-2020 19:58
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Reports say that HBO’s annual television show, “Hard Knocks”, will not feature the Pittsburgh Steelers this summer.The Steelers are one of five NFL teams that would have been required to be on the show this summer if NFL Films requested, but it looks like they are going in a different direction.For the first time, Hard Knocks is planning to supersize and feature two teams this summer: the Los Angeles Rams and the Los Angeles Chargers, league sources te
  
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• Coronavirus In Pittsburgh: 911th Airlift Wing Airman Tests Positive For Coronavirus

  07-04-2020 19:54
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A 911th Airlift Wing airman has tested positive for coronavirus.The 911th Airlift Wing said on Facebook an airman tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday and is the first confirmed case at the installation.
  The airman is a traditional reservist with no travel history to high-risk areas. They haven’t been on the installation since February and haven’t recently interacted with other base personnel, the 911th Airlift Wing says.
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• CBS Sunday Movie Night Coming To America’s Most Watched Network In May

  07-04-2020 19:28
  
  CBS announced plans today to launch a Sunday movie night in May, featuring five iconic and acclaimed feature films from the Paramount Pictures library.
  Each week, CBS will give viewers the opportunity to revisit the following beloved films that remain a big part of the cultural zeitgeist: “Forrest Gump,” “Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark,” “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade,” “Mission: Impossible” and “Titanic.” Each of th
  
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• 2 die of COVID-19 at St. Barnabas Nursing Home, additional 18 test positive

  07-04-2020 19:22 via post-gazette.com
  
  Positive residents are kept away from others in 'isolation pods,' while others in clinical facilities are to remain in their rooms, according to spokesman Jim Lauteri.
  
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• ‘One Little Light’: Pittsburghers Urged To Light Up Night Sky, Give Round Of Applause During ‘Illumination Ovation’ To Say Thanks To Essential Workers

  07-04-2020 19:00
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Grab a flashlight, light a candle, flip the switch on your porch light, light up your smartphone, whatever kind of light you have and step out on your porch this evening.
  Everyone across the Pittsburgh area is being asked to come together for Illumination Ovation.
  So, while you light up the night sky, make sure you give a round of applause for those putting their lives on the line for us during the Coronavirus pandemic.Tonight’s the night at 8:00!https://t.co/Jybw
  
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• Coronavirus In Pittsburgh: AHN To Sterilize And Reuse N95 Masks Amid National Shortage

  07-04-2020 18:29
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – AHN says it’s now sterilizing N95 masks so hospital workers can reuse them.AHN says the CDC-approved process allows for thousands of masks to be sterilized each day for the health system’s nine surgical hospitals to reuse.
  According a press release, an ongoing supply shortage because of the global coronavirus pandemic has prompted the FDA to temporarily authorize the sterilization and reuse of disposable N95 masks — something that usually isn’t a
  
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• CEO Warns Supply Chain Issues Could Halt Hand Sanitizer Production In Two Weeks

  07-04-2020 18:12
  
  (CBS Local) — The U.S. is on the brink of not having enough raw materials to produce life saving hand sanitizer to abate the coronavirus pandemic, says one of the country’s top sellers of health and personal care products.
  Resources for making hand sanitizers have already been completely depleted U.S., according to Rakesh Tammabattula, CEO of QYK Brands, a California based company that owns businesses such as Dr. J’s Natural and Glowy.com Hand Sanitizer.
  Tammabattula says his c
  
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• Pa. Health Dept.: 1,579 New Positive Coronavirus Cases Brings Statewide Total To More Than 14,500

  07-04-2020 18:04
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed 1,579 new positive cases of Coronavirus on Tuesday.
  Total cases of the virus statewide now stands at 14,559. All patients are either in isolation at home or being treated at the hospital.
  There have been a total of 240 deaths across the state, including six in Allegheny County.
  State health officials say 76,719 patients have tested negative for the virus.#COVID19 Update (as of 4/7/20 at 12:00 am):
  • 1,579 additional p
  
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• New Castle Police: Man Upset About Not Being Able To Buy Cigarettes Says He Has Coronavirus And Coughs On Gas Station Employee

  07-04-2020 17:52
  
  NEW CASTLE, Pa. (KDKA) – A man is facing charges for allegedly coughing on a gas station employee in New Castle, claiming he had coronavirus.New Castle Police say 26-year-old Michael Quear was at the Speedway on North Jefferson Street Monday when he tried to buy cigarettes but couldn’t because he didn’t have his ID.
  Police say Quear became upset and coughed towards the gas station employee. He allegedly told the employee they better disinfect the store because he had coronaviru
  
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• Coroner says Beaver County COVID-19 deaths now at 13

  07-04-2020 17:44 via post-gazette.com
  
  Beaver County Coroner David Gabauer said that the number of COVID-19 cases in his county more than doubled over this past weekend from 6 to 13
  
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• Region's infection pace slower than state's

  07-04-2020 17:17 via post-gazette.com
  
  Allegheny County health officials reported Tuesday that two more people have died due to COVID-19 and that the number of confirmed cases has risen to 689, up by 47 from the preceding day.
  
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• Allegheny County reports 2 more COVID-19 deaths; 76 more statewide

  07-04-2020 17:17 via post-gazette.com
  
  Allegheny County health officials reported Tuesday that two more people have died due to COVID-19 and that the number of confirmed cases has risen to 689, up by 47 from the preceding day.
  
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• Allegheny County reports 2 more COVID-19 deaths

  07-04-2020 17:17 via post-gazette.com
  
  Allegheny County health officials reported Tuesday that two more people have died due to COVID-19 and that the number of confirmed cases has risen to 689, up by 47 from the preceding day.
  
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• Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Announces 2 More Coronavirus-Related Deaths, Cases Climb To 689

  07-04-2020 17:04
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Allegheny County Health Department says there are 689 cases of Coronavirus in the county, along with two additional deaths.
  Of the coronavirus patients in the county, 101 have been or are hospitalized.
  The death toll now stands at sixSome are missing addresses or other information. While some other demographic information is included, it is minimal and usually lacking which is why that data has not been shared publicly.
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• Kiya Tomlin, Wife Of Pittsburgh Steelers Coach Mike Tomlin, Sewing Masks Used In Fight Against Coronavirus

  07-04-2020 17:00
  
  (KDKA)- With the spread of the coronavirus continuing across the United States, some necessary medical supplies have been dwindling as healthcare workers fight to help patients impacted by the disease.In the past several weeks, companies connected to the sports world have stepped in to begin making personal protective equipment (PPE) for these workers. Kiya Tomlin, CEO of Kiya Tomlin Fashion and wife of Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, is joining that effort.
  Tomlin has been using her
  
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• City Council meetings to now be 'pre-recorded and replayed' as chambers remain closed

  07-04-2020 16:44 via post-gazette.com
  
  As Pittsburgh City Council continues meeting remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic, the council on Tuesday will not broadcast or livestream meetings but instead will replay them later, according to an announcement from the city clerk’s office.
  
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• North Fayette First Responders Help 7-Year Old Celebrate His Birthday

  07-04-2020 16:09
  
  NORTH FAYETTE, Pa. (KDKA) — Local police, firefighters and paramedics helped to make little Keaton Moralez’s seventh birthday special.
  After his birthday party was canceled due to the Coronavirus pandemic, his mother Allison reached out to the North Fayette Fire Department, asking if they could drive by and wish him a happy birthday.
  They didn’t hesitate to help make this happen.
  (Photo Credit: Allison Moralez)
  On Monday, not only did the fire department show up, but police and
  
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• PTL Links: April 7, 2020

  07-04-2020 16:00
  
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:Girl Scouts
  Common Pleas Catering
  Senti – Adopt a Health Care Worker
  Ask Natalie Advice Email:[email protected]
  Modern Matchmaker
  Heinz History Center
  Heinz History Center Coronavirus Collection
  CDC Information on Coronavirus
  Pa. Health Dept. Information on Coronavirus
  Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Information on Coronavirus
  CCI Puppy Cam!
  PTL Puppy Penguin on Facebook
  PTL Puppy Penguin on Twitter
  Canine Companions f
  
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• Pa. Trout Fishing Season Opens Early, Despite Coronavirus Outbreak

  07-04-2020 14:54
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The 2020 statewide trout season in Pennsylvania officially opened Tuesday morning.
  Boaters and fishers must abide by Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf’s stay-at-home order as well as the CDC’s social distancing guidelines.
  Fishing and boating is permitted in Pennsylvania state parks and state forests, when social distancing guidelines are followed.
  The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is recommending all anglers practice social distancing while fishing to
  
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• Pa. Trout Fishing Season Opens Despite Coronavirus Outbreak

  07-04-2020 14:54
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The 2020 statewide trout season in Pennsylvania officially opened Tuesday morning.
  Boaters and fishers must abide by Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf’s stay-at-home order as well as the CDC’s social distancing guidelines.
  Fishing and boating is permitted in Pennsylvania state parks and state forests, when social distancing guidelines are followed.
  The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is recommending all anglers practice social distancing while fishing to
  
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• Marathon runners are taking COVID-19 in stride

  07-04-2020 14:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Pittsburgh’s running community is finding a way around the coronavirus pandemic with virtual races, on-line training and social distancing.
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Strong Storms Expected To Roll Through Area

  07-04-2020 12:37
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — As severe weather moves towards Western Pennsylvania, strong storms are expected to make their way into the area.
  Stay updated for the latest weather alerts from KDKA.
  WEATHER LINKS:Current Conditions | School Delays & Closings | Local Radar | Weather App | PhotosStay up to date with the KDKA app, which you can download here.
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Scattered Rain Showers And Chances Of Severe Weather

  07-04-2020 12:35
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Showers will be moving in from eastern Ohio with a couple rounds of heavier rain.
  There is a chance we could see some scattered thunderstorms throughout the morning.If convection fires up and things hold together, the greatest threat for severe weather will be hail and damaging winds plus a threat of flooding.
  Things are in a “watch, wait, and see” type of situation.A better chance for strong storms may come later Tuesday evening and into WednesdayThis weath
  
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• Limited tech forces thousands of state workers to still report for work, despite their offices being closed

  07-04-2020 12:30 via post-gazette.com
  
  At least four caseworkers have tested positive for the coronavirus and one is hospitalized, said Steve Catanese, president of the union representing the workers.
  
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• Brighton Rehabilitation & Wellness Center Presuming All Staff And Patients Are Positive Coronavirus Cases

  07-04-2020 11:15
  
  BEAVER COUNTY, Pa. (KDKA) — A Beaver County nursing home is operating under the presumption that all of their staff and patients already are positive cases of Coronavirus.
  According to a press release from the Brighton Rehabiliation & Wellness Center, they say all staff and patients will be treated as if they already have the virus.
  They’re proceeding with these presumptive positive measure to protect everyone.
  Over the weekend, A union representative from the nursing home report
  
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• Beaver Co. Nursing Home Presuming All 800 Residents And Staff Have Coronavirus

  07-04-2020 11:15
  
  BEAVER COUNTY, Pa. (KDKA) — A Beaver County nursing home is operating under the presumption that all of their staff members and patients already are positive cases of Coronavirus.
  According to a press release from the Brighton Rehabiliation & Wellness Center, they say all staff and patients will be treated as if they already have the virus.
  They’re proceeding with these presumptive positive measure to protect everyone.
  Over the weekend, A union representative from the nursing hom
  
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• Firefighters Respond To Scene Of Fire Reported In Bloomfield

  07-04-2020 10:51
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Crews responded to the scene of a reported fire along Liberty Avenue early Tuesday morning.
  Firefighters were called out to the 4500 block of Liberty Avenue in Bloomfield.
  Heavy smoke was seen coming from the apartments above Nana’s Place Pizza Shop.
  Responders spotted fire on the first floor of the building and were able to extinguish the flames.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Brian Smithmyer)
  No injuries were reported.
  Investigators will continue to search
  
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