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• Coronavirus In Pittsburgh: Looming Weather Has PennDOT ‘Nervous’ After Maintenance Field Staff Layoffs

  13-04-2020 23:28
  
  ALLEGHENY COUNTY (KDKA) — The high winds and chilling forecast ahead could not have come at a worse time for PennDOT.
  On Friday, PennDOT put most of its county maintenance field staff on leave without pay, effective Monday.
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• Coronavirus In Pittsburgh: Crime Rates Decreased In Last Three Months, Over 15 Percent Decrease In March

  13-04-2020 23:19
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police have released the latest crime statistics, spanning January 1, 2020 to March 31, 2020.Overall, the city had a 3.5 percent decrease compared to the number of crimes committed between January 1, 2019 to March 31, 2019. There was also a reported 14.8 percent decrease from the five-year average.Some zones experienced more drastic changes than others, although all have seen a drop in crime compared to last year. From February to March, areas o
  
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• Coronavirus In Pittsburgh: Crime Rates Decreased In Last Three Months, Nearly 30 Percent Decrease In March

  13-04-2020 23:19
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police have released the latest crime statistics, spanning January 1, 2020 to March 31, 2020.Overall, the city had a 3.5 percent decrease compared to the number of crimes committed between January 1, 2019 to March 31, 2019. There was also a reported 14.8 percent decrease from the five-year average.Some zones experienced more drastic changes than others, although all have seen a drop in crime compared to last year. From February to March, areas o
  
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• Coronavirus In Pittsburgh: Humane Animal Rescue Offering Emergency Boarding, Telemedicine Appointments

  13-04-2020 23:09
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Humane Animal Rescue says it is now offering emergency boarding and telemedicine appointments for pet owners who are sick during the coronavirus pandemic.
  On Monday, Humane Animal Rescue said it is expanding programs to increase support for those impacted by the virus.
  Humane Animal Rescue says the boarding is available for pet owners who are sick with coronavirus while telemedicine and medication delivery are now options for owners.
  “Both dogs & cats will be
  
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• Man Arrested In Deadly New Castle Shooting

  13-04-2020 22:48
  
  NEW CASTLE (KDKA) – A man accused of shooting and killing another man in New Castle was arrested.
  Police announced the arrest of 26-year-old Juan Aviles Suarez on Monday.
  New Castle Police filed homicide charges against him yesterday after a deadly shooting.
  Suarez is being charged with the shooting and killing of 26-year-old Eiram Alfonso Santiago-Hernandez.
  Photo Credit: New Castle Police
  The shooting took place on Thursday, April 9 around 8 p.m. near Pin Oak Drive in the Oak Leaf Garden
  
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• Local Elected Officials Provide Aid To Neighbors In Mt. Lebanon, Dormont

  13-04-2020 22:44
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — People in need in Dormont and Mt. Lebanon now have a resource to call when they need help due to the coronavirus outbreak.
  Neighborhood Aid is a new group, made up of municipal and borough staff and volunteers. People can call 412-253-4104 or go to their website for assistance. The group is trying to ensure neighbors have enough food and are able to receive medications, help out financially, provide resources to businesses and give out general information.Volunteers are
  
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• Coronavirus In Pennsylvania: More Than 900 Inmates Have Been Released From Allegheny County Jail

  13-04-2020 22:32
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — More than 900 inmates have been released from the Allegheny County Jail since the coronavirus pandemic.
  On Monday, the jail said 912 inmates have been released as of 4:30 p.m. on April 9. Release paperwork has been sent for 721 inmates.
  As of April 9 at 4:30 p.m., the inmate population was 1,345, excluding those with holds by the federal government.
  There were 2,075 inmates in the jail on March 16.
  That is a 28 percent decrease.
  The jail says officials are reviewing the
  
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• This week, peak COVID-19 daily deaths statewide to happen this week

  13-04-2020 22:08 via post-gazette.com
  
  University of Washington institute projects final state COVID-19 death to occur in about five weeks.  
  
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• Peak COVID-19 daily deaths statewide to happen this week

  13-04-2020 22:08 via post-gazette.com
  
  University of Washington institute projects final state COVID-19 death to occur in about five weeks.  
  
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• A 64-Year-Old Man Accidentally Ejected Himself From A Fighter Jet At 2,500 Feet

  13-04-2020 21:46
  
  (CNN) — A surprise company outing to an air base caused a 64-year-old French man so much stress that he flung himself from a fighter jet in midair, grabbing the ejector button in a panic and tumbling through the skies above France before landing in a field.
  The man had been surprised by employees at his firm, who had organized a joyride in a Dassault Rafale B jet for him as a treat.
  But they apparently didn’t know their colleague as well as they thought. Once the man arrived at the S
  
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• Bowers' lawyers ask for another delay, claim virus is hindering defense efforts

  13-04-2020 21:22 via post-gazette.com
  
  The defense team says it hasn't been able to meet with Mr. Bowers at the jail in Butler County because of the virus, nor can they interview witnesses or do other work on the case that requires in-person contact.
  
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• Coronavirus In Pennsylvania: State Police Training Academy Staff Member Tests Positive For COVID-19

  13-04-2020 21:00
  
  HERSHEY, Pa. (KDKA) – A staff member at the Pennsylvania State Police training academy in Hershey has tested positive for coronavirus.
  The state police say the 159th class is now learning from home because the training academy will be closed for at least the next two weeks.
  According to a news release, an enlisted staff member assigned to the facility tested positive for COVID-19.
  The 100 cadets in the 159th class should be on track to graduate in July.
  “The decision when to resume o
  
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• Ohio Governor Limits Liquor Sales To In-State Residents In Several Ohio Counties

  13-04-2020 20:41
  
  COLUMBUS (KDKA) — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has announced that the state will only be allowing alcohol sales to in-state residents in several counties.
  Only Ohioans will be able to purchase liquor in person in Ashtabula, Trumbull, Mahoning, Columbiana, Jefferson and Belmont Counties. Anyone wishing to purchase liquor in Ashtabula, Trumbull, Mahoning, Columbiana, Jefferson, and Belmont Counties must provide some verification that they live in the state.
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• ‘Got More Beer’: Pa. Woman Who Went Viral For Beer Wanted Sign Gets A Special Delivery

  13-04-2020 20:39
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A Pittsburgh-area woman who went viral for holding a sign asking for more beer, has gotten her wish.Molson Coors showed up at 93-year old Olive Veronesi’s home Monday afternoon with a special delivery, ten-cases of Coors Light beer.
  Veronesi wasted no time, cracking open a cold one right on the front porch.
  Photo Credit: KDKA
  The Seminole, Pennsylvania native went viral last week after a relative of Veronesi’s took a photo of her holding a dry-erase board th
  
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• Coronavirus In Pennsylvania: Gov. Tom Wolf And Other Northeastern Governors Are Creating A Plan To Reopen The Region

  13-04-2020 20:16
  
  NEW YORK (KDKA) – A group of northeastern governors, including Gov. Tom Wolf, are working on creating a plan to reopen the area.Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he will start looking at plans for reopening the northeastern region along with Governor Phil Murphy, Governor Ned Lamont, Governor Tom Wolf, Governor John Carney and Governor Gina Raimondo.Hosting a conference call with Governor Phil Murphy, Governor Ned Lamont, Governor Tom Wolf, Governor John Carney and Governor Gina Raimondo. Watch Live:
  
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• CBS Makes Major Announcement Regarding ‘Survivor: Winners At War’ And ‘The Amazing Race’

  13-04-2020 19:55
  
  CBS announced today the three-hour season finale of Survivor: Winners At War will air Wednesday, May 13th at 8:00 PM ET/PT only on CBS and streaming on CBS All Access. One week later, the new season of The Amazing Race will premiere with a two-hour episode on Wednesday, May 20th at 8:00 PM ET/PT. The Amazing Race assumes its regular Wednesday 8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT time period on May 27th.
  “When Survivor wraps one of its best seasons ever in May, we’re excited to schedule
  
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• Coronavirus In Pennsylvania: State Launches Coronavirus Job Hiring Portal

  13-04-2020 19:25
  
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — People in Pennsylvania looking for work can now find job opportunities online.The state Department of Labor and Industry has launched a website for those looking for employment in life-sustaining businesses. Most jobs are in the healthcare industry and grocery stores. Some of the locations for job listing are local, including Tarentum, New Kensington, Lower Burrell, Greensburg and Pittsburgh.“Many life-sustaining businesses across Pennsylvania are hiring and this
  
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• Allegheny County Firearms Office Reopens

  13-04-2020 19:02
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office announced the Firearms Office has reopened by appointment only.The office reopened Monday morning at 8 a.m. Citizens who arrive without an appointment will be turned away, according to the Sheriff’s Office. The only way to make an appointment is to call 412-350-3044.Any applicant who schedules an appointment will be asked to meet a Sheriff’s Deputy at the Fifth Avenue Archway of the Allegheny County Criminal Courth
  
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• Unions clamor for pandemic rescue funds, and leverage, as federal dollars flow to big businesses

  13-04-2020 19:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Once deriding it as corporate “slush funds” and “bailouts” for business, unions now see federal dollars as an opportunity for progress.
  
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• Pa.’s Unemployment Compensation Continued Claims System Restored After Temporarily Going Down

  13-04-2020 18:54
  
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) – The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry says its unemployment compensation continued claims system is back up.On Twitter Monday, the department announced the UC continued claims application was experiencing technical issues, causing the system to go down.We apologize for the inconvenience, our UC Continued Claims application is experiencing technical issues and currently down. We are working to restore the system as quickly as possible.Continued claims can onl
  
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• Pa.’s Unemployment Compensation Continued Claims System Restored After Technical Difficulties

  13-04-2020 18:54
  
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) – The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry says its unemployment compensation continued claims system is back up.On Twitter Monday, the department announced the UC continued claims application was experiencing technical issues, causing the system to go down.We apologize for the inconvenience, our UC Continued Claims application is experiencing technical issues and currently down. We are working to restore the system as quickly as possible.Continued claims can onl
  
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• Pa.’s Unemployment Compensation Continued Claims System Is Down

  13-04-2020 18:54
  
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) – The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry says its unemployment compensation continued claims system is currently down.
  On Twitter, the department announced the UC continued claims application is experiencing technical issues, causing the system to go down.We apologize for the inconvenience, our UC Continued Claims application is experiencing technical issues and currently down. We are working to restore the system as quickly as possible.Continued claims can onl
  
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• Pa. Unemployment Compensation Continued Claims System Is Down

  13-04-2020 18:54
  
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) – The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry says its unemployment compensation continued claims system is currently down.On Twitter, the department announced the UC continued claims application is experiencing technical issues, causing the system to go down.We apologize for the inconvenience, our UC Continued Claims application is experiencing technical issues and currently down. We are working to restore the system as quickly as possible.Continued claims can only
  
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• Pa. Department Of Labor And Industry Brings In 70 Extra Employees To Help With Large Volume Of Unemployment Claims

  13-04-2020 18:54
  
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) – The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry says its unemployment compensation continued claims system is back up.On Twitter Monday, the department announced the UC continued claims application was experiencing technical issues, causing the system to go down.We apologize for the inconvenience, our UC Continued Claims application is experiencing technical issues and currently down. We are working to restore the system as quickly as possible.Continued claims can onl
  
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• Coronavirus In Pittsburgh: Port Authority Asks People To Not Use Their Services Unless They Have To

  13-04-2020 18:41
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Commuters are seeing more changes today from the Port Authority. Less people are allowed to use their services, including riding the bus.
  Right now, the Port Authority says their ridership is down more than 80 percent, but that could increase.They’re asking people who don’t have to take public transportation to avoid it. If you have too, keep your distance and wear a mask.
  They found over the last few weeks there are reports that some of their buses are too
  
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• Meadville glass plant to downsize, lay off 108 as COVID-19 impacts market conditions

  13-04-2020 18:40 via post-gazette.com
  
  A plant in Meadville, Crawford County, that makes flat glass for automobiles is shutting down a production line and cutting 108 jobs effective June 10.
  
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• Coronavirus In Fayette County: 2 New Deaths, 54 Total Cases In The County

  13-04-2020 18:20
  
  FAYETTE COUNTY (KDKA) — There are 54 total coronavirus cases in Fayette County, according to the Fayette County Emergency Management Agency.
  Fayette County: 54 total cases (up 9 since last Thursday's Twitter update). 3 total deaths (2 new since last Twitter update).
  Don't let up on this virus. Stay home. Wash your hands. #MaskUpPA https://t.co/TnJQ8Pk3I3
  — Fayette County Emergency Management Agency (@FCEMA911) April 13, 2020
  Since Thursday, there have been nine new cases, and there h
  
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• Could local manufacturers solve the ventilator shortage?

  13-04-2020 18:17 via post-gazette.com
  
  To build ventilators faster, companies need a simpler design that uses readily available parts to be approved by the FDA.
  
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• Coronavirus In Pennsylvania: State Police Add Coronavirus Page To Website

  13-04-2020 18:11
  
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — Pennsylvania State Police have added a new page about the coronavirus impact in Pennsylvania on their website.
  We've added a new page to our public website with information on the department's response to COVID-19. Find the latest enforcement data, crime stats, staffing info, etc. here: https://t.co/03qZdvFqfw
  — PA State Police (@PAStatePolice) April 13, 2020
  The new webpage details statistics, staffing, statewide response and state trooper enforcement of business
  
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• Highmark partners with referral network to help those facing food, housing crises

  13-04-2020 18:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  The Aunt Bertha directory has geographic-specific information on social service agencies and community-based organizations throughout the U.S., including COVID-19-specific services.
  
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• Billy Gardell On His Goal For ‘Bob Hearts Abishola’:’We’re Hoping To Provide A Half Hour Of Laughs’

  13-04-2020 18:00
  
  Bob Hearts Abishola will air it’s final episode before going on hiatus tonight at 8:30 PM ET/PT, only on CBS and streaming on CBS All Access. Billy Gardell stars as Bob in his second go with America’s Most Watched Network after his successful run on Mike And Molly.
  CBS Local’s Matt Weiss caught up with Gardell to discuss the show’s first season and his ultimate goal for bringing happiness to viewer’s TVs.
  MW: Good morning Billy, the last time we spoke you talked abo
  
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• Bill Gardell On His Goal For ‘Bob Hearts Abishola’:’We’re Hoping To Provide A Half Hour Of Laughs’

  13-04-2020 18:00
  
  Bob Hearts Abishola will air it’s final episode before going on hiatus tonight at 8:30 PM ET/PT, only on CBS and streaming on CBS All Access. Billy Gardell stars as Bob in his second go with America’s Most Watched Network after his successful run on Mike And Molly.
  CBS Local’s Matt Weiss caught up with Gardell to discuss the show’s first season and his ultimate goal for bringing happiness to viewer’s TVs.
  MW: Good morning Billy, the last time we spoke you talked abo
  
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• Pa. Health Dept.: 17 New Coronavirus-Related Deaths Reported, Cases Statewide Increases To 24,199

  13-04-2020 17:53
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed 1,366 new positive cases of Coronavirus on Monday, in addition to 17 more deaths.
  Total cases of the virus statewide now stands at 24,199.
  The total number of deaths statewide now totals 524.
  105,593 people have tested negative for COVID-19.
  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
  
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• PTL Links: April 13, 2020

  13-04-2020 17:37
  
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:Pittsburgh Foundation
  Ask Dr. G, Parenting Expert Dr. Deborah Gilboa
  Animal Friends
  “Don’t Forget Me” Music VideoMaleena’s Facebook Page PTL Puppy Penguin on Facebook
  PTL Puppy Penguin on Twitter
  Canine Companions for Independence on InstagramPittsburgh Today Live On Social Media:Facebook
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• Coronavirus In Pittsburgh: Baldwin High School Pushes Graduation, Prom To July

  13-04-2020 17:35
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Baldwin High School has announced new dates for its commencement ceremony as well as prom.Commencement will be held on July 2. If it is not possible to hold commencement then, the school said it will be on August 6.“We will continue to adhere to all social distancing guidelines for the Commencement Ceremony, and these could require us to limit or prohibit spectators,” the press release said. “As we approach these dates, those decisions will be made and
  
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• Health secretary says social distancing is working as new cases 'plateau'

  13-04-2020 17:09 via post-gazette.com
  
  The new cases push the county totals to 876 and 21, up from Sunday’s figures of 857 and 19.
  
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• Allegheny County's Fitzgerald calls for June primary election to be conducted by mail

  13-04-2020 17:09 via post-gazette.com
  
  Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald is urging the state to forgo in-person voting in the June 2 primary election and have voters submit mail-in ballots due to the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• Allegheny County COVID-19 cases up to 876 with 3 new deaths

  13-04-2020 17:09 via post-gazette.com
  
  The new cases push the county totals to 876 and 21, up from Sunday’s figures of 857 and 19.
  
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• Allegheny County COVID-19 cases up to 876 with 2 new deaths

  13-04-2020 17:09 via post-gazette.com
  
  The new cases push the county totals to 876 and 21, up from Sunday’s figures of 857 and 19.
  
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• Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Says Coronavirus-Related Death Total Climbs To 21, Total Cases Increases To 876

  13-04-2020 17:04
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Allegheny County Health Department announced 2 new Coronavirus-related deaths, as well as 19 new cases of the virus on Monday.
  That brings the total number of COVID-19 cases in the county to 876, and a total of 21 deaths.
  Of the coronavirus patients in the county, 134 have been or are hospitalized.This is the COVID-19 Daily Update from the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) for April 13, 2020. The following data includes all counts since March 14, when t
  
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• Pittsburgh Steelers Sign Free Agent WR Saeed Blacknall

  13-04-2020 16:38
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Steelers have signed wide receiver Saeed Blacknell as a free agent.
  The team reported the news Monday morning.
  Blacknall, previously played in the XFL for the Los Angeles Wildcats.We have signed WR Saeed Blacknall.@BordasLaw TRANSACTION: https://t.co/C7nBDVxHK8 pic.twitter.com/17u0Dh4asl
  — Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) April 13, 2020Before that, Blacknall played college football at Penn State.
  He then signed with the Oakland Raiders as an undrafted rookie fr
  
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• Allegheny Co. Executive Rich Fitzgerald Calls For Voting By Mail For June Primary

  13-04-2020 16:24
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald is calling for the upcoming June primary to be conducted by mail-in voting.
  Fitzgerald is calling for an expansion of the state’s emergency declaration that would allow Allegheny County to send a ballot to every registered voter so that they can vote by mail in the June 2, 2020 primary election.
  Fitzerald’s call for this action comes at the recommendation of Allegheny County Health Department Director Dr. Debra Boge
  
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• Quarantine Baking: How To Make Your Own Sourdough Starter

  13-04-2020 16:00
  
  Sourdough is having a moment—many people are hunkering down at home and embarking on new projects, including baking homemade bread. Using store-bought yeast is one option if you can find it, but making a sourdough starter is more exciting. It utilizes the wild yeasts in its environment (i.e., your kitchen) and ferments like magic (though it’s really just science—and can be a fun thing to try with your kids while they’
  
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• Pa. State Police Searching For Missing Fayette Co. Woman

  13-04-2020 14:11
  
  FAYETTE COUNTY, Pa. (KDKA) — Pennsylvania State Police are looking for a woman who went missing in Fayette County.
  Police say that 30-year old Karissa Nicola went for a walk along East Main Street in New Salem on Friday.
  (Photo Credit: Courtesy PA State Police)
  Police say that Nicola never showed up to her destination and hasn’t been heard from since then.
  Police say that Nicola has several tattoos and piercings.
  Anyone with information is asked to contact the PA State Police Unionto
  
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• Writing far from home with a pandemic's isolation as muse

  13-04-2020 14:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  A writer from Bangladesh finds peace in walking along Pittsburgh’s rivers while a Sudanese novelist teaches Arabic to a small group on Zoom.
   
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• Us: At age 97, Lucy is a viral baking sensation

  13-04-2020 14:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Lucy Pollock, 97, of Unity, Westmoreland County, offers advice on Italian baking and you can “take it or leave it.” 
  
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• Plasma Donation Program To Help Coronavirus Patients Launched By Vitalant, UPMC, Allegheny Health Network

  13-04-2020 13:22
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A new program designed to help Coronavirus patients has been launched by Vitalant, UPMC, and Allegheny Health Network.
  The program is designed to help treat patients with active, severe cases of COVID-19.
  The program will treat patients with blood plasma donated by people who have recovered from the disease.
  Known as “convalescent plasma,” this plasma contains antibodies that may give patients an extra boost to fight their illness.
  The FDA has identified and
  
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• Coronavirus In Pittsburgh: Vitalant To Collect Blood Plasma From Recovered COVID-19 Patients To Treat Those In ICU

  13-04-2020 13:22
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A new program designed to help Coronavirus patients has been launched by Vitalant, UPMC, and Allegheny Health Network.
  The program is designed to help treat patients with active, severe cases of COVID-19.
  The program will treat patients with blood plasma donated by people who have recovered from the disease.
  Known as “convalescent plasma,” this plasma contains antibodies that may give patients an extra boost to fight their illness.
  The FDA has identified and
  
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• As sites crash and loan funds empty out, the region's small business owners scramble for help to save their enterprises

  13-04-2020 13:15 via post-gazette.com
  
  Business owners needed to apply through a certified economic development organization.
  
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• RV owners join fight against COVID-19 with housing for front-line health workers

  13-04-2020 13:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Enter “RVs 4 MDs to Fight the Corona Virus,” a Facebook group created on March 24 with the intention of connecting owners of mobile housing units with medical personnel.
  
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