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• The Lyrid Meteor Shower Will Be Visible Around The Globe Beginning Sunday Evening

  19-04-2020 22:29
  
  (CNN) — The first meteor shower of spring, known as the Lyrid meteor shower, will present a night skywatching show beginning on Sunday evening and peaking on Wednesday night.
  There hasn’t been a meteor shower to light up the sky since early January, and this one will be visible around the globe.
  And unlike 2019, the waning moon will allow a better view of these bright meteors.
  Late evening and early morning hours based on your location, between midnight and 4 a.m to 5 a.m. local time
  
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• Kennywood Ranks Number One In ‘Favorite Traditional Parks’ In New Survey

  19-04-2020 22:04
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Kennywood ranked highly in the National Amusement Park Historical Association’s 34th Annual Amusement Parks and Attractions Survey.Kennywood won the Favorite Traditional Parks category. The park also led in the Favorite Steel Roller Coaster, the Phantom’s Revenge, and won the Favorite New Attraction category with the Steel Curtain roller coaster. It tied for second for Favorite Wood Roller Coaster with the decades-old, classic coaster Jack Rabbit.We so great
  
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• Police Arrest Local Arson Suspect After Repeated Attempts To Set Apartment On Fire

  19-04-2020 21:52
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Police have arrested a woman accused of repeatedly trying to set fire to a North Side apartment near the end of March.
  The Fire Investigation Unit of the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police had been called to investigate a series of “intentionally set” fires at an apartment on the 1700 block of Belleau Drive on March 25. The two fires were set at 7:18 a.m. and 8:20 a.m. on March 25, according to police.
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• Police Arrest Local Arson Suspect

  19-04-2020 21:52
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Police have arrested a woman accused of repeatedly trying to set fire to a North Side apartment near the end of March.The Fire Investigation Unit of the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police had been called to investigate a series of “intentionally set” fires at an apartment on the 1700 block of Belleau Drive on March 25. The two fires were set at 7:18 a.m. and 8:20 a.m. on March 25, according to police.However, according to the criminal complaint, apartment owners de
  
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• Coronavirus In Pittsburgh: Port Authority Complies With State Mask Order, Says There Are Some Exceptions To Rule For Passengers

  19-04-2020 20:52
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Port Authority is implementing new measures amid Governor Wolf’s order for all Pennsylvanians to wear masks while in public.Passengers who attempt to board Port Authority vehicles without a face covering “now will be questioned by the operator and asked to cover their face while on the vehicle,” according to a Port Authority spokesperson.If a passenger cites certain economic or health reasons, they may be allowed to ride a Port Authority vehicle withou
  
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• Police: Two Burglary Suspects Allegedly Cause Over $5K In Damages While Attempting To Steal More Than $6K Locked In A Safe

  19-04-2020 20:35
  
  BUTLER CITY (KDKA) — Two suspects were arrested after allegedly robbing an Ez Stop location in Butler City, causing damage to the property while doing so, and fleeing police.The attempted robbery occurred around 6:30 Sunday morning, according to Butler City Police. Butler City Police report finding the door to the store, located on the 300 block of North Main Street, smashed in. Police say they also found a dark-colored sedan leaving the property and followed after the vehicle.Suspects Tre
  
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• Allegheny County Police Investigating After Possibly Finding Human Remains

  19-04-2020 19:44
  
  PLUM BOROUGH (KDKA) — Allegheny County Police are investigating after discovering potential human remains discarded in a garbage bag.A Plum Borough police officer had been patrolling “a site known for illegal dumping and off road vehicle use,” according to officials. He then reportedly found the garbage bag with what appeared to be human remains.The remains have been transported to the Allegheny County Medical Examiners Office.
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• Florida Police Arrest Suspect In Westmoreland County Homicide After Months-Long Search

  19-04-2020 19:33
  
  JACKSONVILLE, Fl./ARNOLD, Pa. (KDKA) — Police in Jacksonville, Florida have arrested the suspect connected to a homicide case in Westmoreland County.
  This morning while officers patrolled the beach proper they captured a Fugitive from Justice, wanted in Arnold, Pennsylvania for Homicide. Good job! pic.twitter.com/JKRmHFTydw
  — COJB Police (@JaxBeachPD) April 19, 2020
  Mario Gatti, 31, is accused by police of killing 33-year-old Michael Coover Jr. Cover Jr. died of gunshot wounds on Jan
  
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• Pa. Health Dept.: Coronavirus Cases Statewide Increase To 32,284, Death Toll Rises To 1,112

  19-04-2020 19:03
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed 1,215 additional positive cases of Coronavirus Sunday, as well as 276 additional Coronavirus-related deaths.
  Total cases of the virus statewide now stands at 32,284, and the death toll is now up to 1,112.
  State health officials say 126,570 patients have tested negative for the virus.
  The Health Department says all 67 counties in Pennsylvania now have cases of COVID-19.
  All patients are either in isolation at home or being
  
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• Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Says Coronavirus Death Toll Increases To 50, Total Cases Increase To 1,035

  19-04-2020 17:06
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Allegheny County Health Department says the number of Coronavirus-related deaths has climbed to 50, and the total number of cases of the virus county-wide now stands at 1,035, including 1,019 confirmed cases and 16 probable cases.
  Health officials confirmed 3 additional deaths and 26 additional cases Sunday.
  Of the those patients, 180 have been or are hospitalized.
  There have been 2 additional hospitalizations in the last 24 hours.
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• Local Woman Found Unconscious In Her Car Over A Hillside Dies In Hospital

  19-04-2020 16:52
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Police, firefighters and medics responded to reports of a vehicle over a hillside early this morning.Around 12:15 a.m., officials found an unconscious female driver in the car over a hillside between Oakwood and Haverhill streets. There was no mention in the press release about any passengers. Emergency medical services relocated the woman from the vehicle to an ambulance and “attempted life-saving procedures” on her, according to the press release.She was p
  
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• The Disney Bedtime Hotline Is Back To Help Parents Get Their Kids To Sleep

  19-04-2020 15:31
  
  (CNN) — Parents, this one’s for you.
  Can’t get your little one to sleep, especially being stuck inside during the coronavirus pandemic? The Disney Bedtime Hotline is here to help.
  Making its return from last year, fans — both the young and the young at heart — can hear a bedtime message from one of five Disney characters: Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck or Goofy.
  To hear a message, dial 1-877-7-MICKEY and select the character you want to hear fro
  
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• Queen Elizabeth Cancels Birthday Plans And Traditional Gun Salutes Due To The Coronavirus

  19-04-2020 15:18
  
  (CNN) — For the first time in 68 years, Queen Elizabeth II will not be marking her birthday with the traditional royal gun salute.
  The Queen canceled the celebration because she felt it would be inappropriate due to the coronavirus pandemic, a royal source told CNN on Saturday.
  The Palace is expected to celebrate the Queen’s 94th birthday on April 21 on social media. All family-related affairs, including phone and video calls with family members will remain private, according to the
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Cloudy Skies And Warm Sunday Temperatures

  19-04-2020 13:07
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — It will be a clear and cold start Sunday morning.
  We will get even warmer temperatures than yesterday with a high of 60 degrees.In Greene County, there is a Frost Advisory until 9:00 a.m.There’s a slight chance for a few light rain showers north in the afternoon, but most of the day will be dry with increasing clouds.On Monday, we still remain a little below normal for our high and low temperatures, but we will be dry with more sunshine.The next chance for “
  
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• ‘You Can’t Figure Out Who Is Sick And Who Is Not Sick’; Pa. Mask Guidelines To Take Effect Sunday Evening

  19-04-2020 12:56
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Starting at 8:00 p.m. Sunday evening, new guidelines for employees and customers in Pennsylvania to have their face covered goes into effect.
  At that point, you will probably need to travel with a bandana or mask to go out.
  Employers must provide masks to their employees.
  State agencies will be watching and stores will be enforcing the new order at the entrances to their buildings.
  If you are turned away from a grocery store, pharmacy, or other essential business, they
  
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• Two People Injured In West Liberty Avenue Crash In Beechview

  19-04-2020 12:40
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Police and paramedics responded to the scene of a crash on West Liberty Avenue early Sunday morning.
  Allegheny County dispatch confirm that first responders were called out to the 1900 block of West Liberty Avenue in Beechview around 5:00 a.m.
  (Photo Credit: Chris Hoffman)
  Police say that two people were transported from the scene.West Liberty Avenue is closed from Capital Avenue to Peola Road. @KDKA
  — Chris Hoffman (@NewsmanChris) April 19, 2020Their condition is
  
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• Two People In Critical Condition After West Liberty Avenue Crash In Beechview

  19-04-2020 12:40
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Police and paramedics responded to the scene of a crash on West Liberty Avenue early Sunday morning.
  Pittsburgh EMS, Fire, and Police responded to a single vehicle collision on the 1900 block of W Liberty Avenue around 5 a.m.
  Police say that when first responders arrived on scene they found a vehicle that struck a pole along with a building.
  (Photo Credit: Chris Hoffman)
  Firefighters removed the driver and passenger from the pick-up truck.
  The female and male victims we
  
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• Man Arrested For DUI Following Early Morning Crash In Brookline

  19-04-2020 12:40
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Police and paramedics responded to the scene of a crash on West Liberty Avenue early Sunday morning.
  Pittsburgh EMS, Fire, and Police responded to a single-vehicle collision on the 1900 block of W Liberty Avenue around 5 a.m.
  Police say that when first responders arrived on scene they found a vehicle that struck a pole along with a building. They observed that the cab of the truck had separated from the frame of the truck during the crash.(Photo Credit: KDKA)
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• Study finds link between air pollution and COVID-19 fatalities

  19-04-2020 12:30 via post-gazette.com
  
  Harvard study and others find long term exposure to small airborne particles can increase mortality risk from coronavirus by 15 percent.
  
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• WVU is using smart rings, apps and algorithms to identify COVID-19 infections before symptoms occur

  19-04-2020 12:15 via post-gazette.com
  
  Within a week, 1,000 healthcare workers will be using the rings and apps with expectations that in a month participation will grow to 10,000 in West Virginia, Philadelphia, New York, Florida and elsewhere to determine the system’s effectiveness.
  
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• Federal officials scramble to toss lifeline to dairy farmers facing turmoil as restaurants, schools close

  19-04-2020 12:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Dairy farms were just beginning to rebound. Then the COVID-19 pandemic, which closed schools and restaurants, dealt a major blow.
  
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• Orthodox Christians observe a quiet Easter

  19-04-2020 11:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  With churches and monasteries closed to public, small groups conduct services while the faithful turn to livestreaming and worship at home
  
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• Pedestrian Killed In Overnight Tractor-Trailer Accident On Pa. Turnpike

  19-04-2020 10:48
  
  BEAVER COUNTY, Pa. (KDKA) — One person was killed in an accident involving a tractor-trailer overnight on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Beaver County.
  Beaver County dispatchers tell KDKA that the accident happened around 2:00 a.m. near mile marker 15 in the westbound lanes of Interstate-76 near the Beaver Falls Interchange.
  Dispatchers also tell KDKA that the coroner was called to the scene, and that the incident is under investigation.
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• ‘Mothers Against Drunk Driving’ Hosting ‘Celebration Of Life’ Zoom Conference

  19-04-2020 08:08
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — ‘Mothers Against Drunk Driving’ is hosting a ‘celebration of life’ teleconference on Zoom on Sunday.
  The organization will share stories of crime and DUI victims.
  The conference will run from 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
  The event will feature Helen Witty, MADD’s National President and a special message from Jennifer Storm, PA Victim Witness Advocate.
  MADD Manager of Victim Services, Mila Hayes, will also be in attendance outlining the extens
  
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• McCandless Community Gives 12-Year Old A Birthday Parade

  19-04-2020 07:35
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — During the growing Coronavirus outbreak, more and more birthday parties are happening at a distance.
  These parties often consist of parades right in front of peoples houses.
  Noah Hartman turned 12 years old this week and it was important for him to be with his friends, so they came to him.His mother, Kelly Hartman said it was incredible.
  “This has been overwhelming. It’s just — I’m so thankful and so glad that he has so many people that love him,
  
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• University Of Pittsburgh To Pay Laid Off Dining Service Workers

  19-04-2020 07:07
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The University of Pittsburgh says they will pay the students they laid off from the dining service.
  More than 400 workers were laid off without pay.
  The University says it will pay the 173 students a stipend.Faculy had raised concerns regarding the laid off students.
  
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• University Of Pittsburgh To Pay Laid Off Dining Service Student Workers

  19-04-2020 07:07
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The University of Pittsburgh says they will pay the students they laid off from the dining service.
  More than 400 workers were laid off without pay.
  The University says it will pay the 173 students a stipend.
  Faculty had raised concerns regarding the laid off students.
  
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• Islamic Center Of Pittsburgh Distributes Over 100 Boxes Food

  19-04-2020 06:42
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — During these difficult days, neighbors helping neighbors is just a sign of the times.
  Today, it was the Islamic Center of Pittsburgh stepping up.
  The center is distributing food and essentials twice per week.
  Volunteers say they feel a need to give back.
  “We have a responsibility to help the others. If I put myself in their shoes or in their position, I would like to see that I can get help,” said Mohcine Eljoufri, Director of the Islamic Center of Pittsburg
  
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• Coronavirus Closures: Local Garden Centers Struggling Amid Non-Essential Business Closure

  19-04-2020 05:14
  
  BEAVER FALLS (KDKA) – Independent, family-owned retail garden centers across Pennsylvania did not make Governor Tom Wolf’s list of “essential businesses.”Local shops like Gumpf Gardens in Beaver Falls will soon enter their fifth week of closures, at the exact time when people are starting their gardens and looking for something to plant while stuck at home.
  Meanwhile, shoppers pack into the garden centers at local big box stores deemed “essential,” like Home D
  
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• Coronavirus In Pennsylvania: Some Shell Cracker Plant Workers To Return To Work On Monday

  19-04-2020 04:16
  
  BEAVER COUNTY (KDKA) – Some of the workers at the Shell Cracker Plant in Monaca will be returning to work on Monday.The plant was ordered to closed last month.However, less than 300 workers have remained on-site for maintenance.
  Next week, 200 additional workers will return for critical repairs.According to Shell, the workers will park on-site and will not be bused. Workers were previously concerned about the spread of infection in the buses.
  Shell says they will be reviewing staffing need
  
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• ‘It’s OK To Wear A Mask!’ North Huntingdon Police Department K-9 Promotes Staying Safe

  19-04-2020 02:37
  
  NORTH HUNTINGDON (KDKA) – During the coronavirus pandemic, the CDC and health experts in Pennsylvania have emphasized the importance of wearing a mask.However, for some they may feel uncomfortable or think they don’t look fashionable.Well, North Huntingdon Police Department’s K9 Zargo is letting children know, “It’s ok to wear a mask!”
  If it’s good enough for Zargo, it’s good enough for all of us!
  
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• Coronavirus Precautions: Consumer Fresh Produce Taking Extra Precautions In Food Handling Process

  19-04-2020 02:07
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Getting fresh food from the farms to one’s home takes more steps than you might realize.Now, in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, one company is making it a top priority that those handling and transporting the food are taking the proper safety precautions.Consumer Fresh Produce is the largest provider of fresh produce in the Pittsburgh area, delivering fruit and vegetables to local grocery stores, small wholesalers, and selling directly to customers.The Stri
  
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• The Original Hot Dog Shop Closes Down

  19-04-2020 01:17
  
  OAKLAND (KDKA) – It appears a staple of Pittsburgh has shut its doors.
  The Original Hot Dog Shop in Oakland was empty on Saturday afternoon and word spread quickly around social media, including a message from Pitt Football coach Pat Narduzzi.Going to miss those fries! #RIPTheO
  — Pat Narduzzi (@CoachDuzzPittFB) April 18, 2020
  Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Bryce Lutz
  According to “The Blessing Board” a non-profit organization that provides donated household furnishing
  
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• Pa. Liquor Control Board Offering Curbside Pickup At Certain Stores Starting April 20

  19-04-2020 00:37
  
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) – The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board is offering curbside pickup at several Fine Wine & Good Spirits locations beginning on Monday.Of those locations, several Allegheny County locations will be offering the service.A full list of locations can be found on their website.This is also happening after the PLCB announced they saw a 261% increase in online sales in just 15 days after they closed physical stores on April 1.Those wanting to order from Fine Wine & Good
  
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• Pittsburgh CLO will skip 2020 summer season; announces lineup for year No. 75

  19-04-2020 00:25 via post-gazette.com
  
  “Jersey Boys” tour and new production of “Kinky Boots” are on the 2021 slate as 
  
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• Volunteers In Homestead Provide Hundreds Of Meals To Those In Need

  19-04-2020 00:21
  
  HOMESTEAD (KDKA) — As the Coronavirus lingers on, we continue to see neighbors helping neighbors.
  That was evident today in Homestead where volunteers gave out hundreds of meals at Barrett Elementary to people who may need a little extra help.
  “It helps the community so much because none of us are working are we’re trying to keep safe like we’re told,” Lois Mahnone said.
  She runs a salon and right now has no paycheck, and her stimulus check hasn’t arrived.
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• Coronavirus Changes: Local Marathons, Races Meet Fundraising Needs Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

  19-04-2020 00:13
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – As marathon season quickly approaches, charities are changing course on how races will be held due to COVID-19.The Dick’s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon canceled its May events because of restrictions on mass gatherings during the pandemic. However, people can still participate in the marathon, virtually.Marathon officials told KDKA, runners had the option to run virtually and still earn their finisher medals and shirt. There are more than 13,000 runners parti
  
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