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• ‘Every Course Is Just Getting Slammed’: Pittsburgh-Area Golfers Traveling To Ohio And W. Va To Find Open Courses During Coronavirus Closures

  20-04-2020 23:56
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The sounds of the golf season are silent in Pennsylvania.
  “We called probably ten courses up here, and we realized they were all shut down,” said Fox Chapel’s Dimitri Spina.
  Spina, a junior in college, and his friends decided to take their clubs to West Virginia.
  That’s because the stay-at-home order has put golf course operations in Pennsylvania on hold.
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  Mike Reimer is one of the co-owners of Pheasant Ridge Golf Club in Gibs
  
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• EXCERPT: ‘The Gene: An Intimate History’ Describes The ‘Phenomena Of The Living World’

  20-04-2020 23:37
  
  Photo Courtesy of Simon & Schuster
  “The Gene’”-—a new documentary presented by acclaimed filmmaker Ken Burns—weaves together science, history & personal stories for a historical biography of the human genome, while also exploring breakthroughs for diagnosis & treatment of genetic diseases & the complex ethical questions they raise. The two-night premiere of “The Gene” will air on April 7th and 14th at 8/7c on PBS. To learn more about the
  
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• Church rebounds from cluster of COVID cases

  20-04-2020 23:32 via post-gazette.com
  
  Eastminster Presbyterian members mobilize care teams as more than a dozen fell ill from virus. All are recovering.
  
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• Side Hustles Becoming Full-Time Jobs As Coronavirus Shutdown Continues

  20-04-2020 23:05
  
  ALLEGHENY COUNTY (KDKA) — Justin Richie had a full-time job until the coronavirus pandemic changed all of that.
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  But he always had a side gig as a handyman.
  After he lost his full-time job as a cook at Red Lobster in the North Hills, his side hustle took center stage.
  “I have a handyman business. I go to people’s homes if they need furniture put together, if they need drywall put up … anything they need. I go to their home and put stuff together for t
  
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• Pa. Dept. Of Health Interactive Map Tracks Coronavirus Cases By Zip Code

  20-04-2020 22:55
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – You can now see how many cases of coronavirus have been reported in your zip code area.At a Monday afternoon press conference, Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine announced Pennsylvanians can now break down COVID-19 case counts by zip codes.You can now view that data on the health department’s website here.Allegheny County also has a similar interactive map, breaking the county down into neighborhoods.Total cases of the virus statewide now stands at 33,232 and t
  
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• ‘We Want To See Action’: Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto Writes Letter To President Donald Trump, Asks For Coronavirus Relief Funding For Cities

  20-04-2020 22:22
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto wrote a letter to President Donald Trump, saying America’s cities need $250 billion in emergency funding.
  City officials are estimating revenues will drop 21 percent this year, which would mean a loss of $127 million.
  But the city is continuing to pay its essential workers.
  That’s why Dan Gilman, the mayor’s chief of staff, says federal relief is critical to keeping the city running.
  “We need to continue to make payro
  
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• Missing Whitehall woman's remains found in garbage bag at Plum dumping site

  20-04-2020 21:58 via post-gazette.com
  
  Douglas Berry had already been charged with killing Elizabeth Wiesenfeld, who went missing April 30, 2019.
  
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• Human Remains Found In Garbage Bag Identified, Police Say They Are That Of Elizabeth Wiesenfeld, Woman Missing From Whitehall For A Year

  20-04-2020 21:38
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Allegheny County Police say the human remains found in a garbage bag in Plum Borough over the weekend are that of missing 67-year-old Elizabeth Wiesenfeld of Whitehall.
  Wiesenfeld went missing last year on April 30.
  The investigation into her disappearance led to the arrest of 47-year-old Douglas Berry. He is facing criminal homicide charges in her death.
  Stay with KDKA for the latest on this developing story.
  
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• Coronavirus In Ohio: Inmates Make Up Nearly 25 Percent Of State’s COVID-19 Cases

  20-04-2020 21:35
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio inmates make up nearly one in four of the state’s coronavirus cases following a spike in identified infections as universal testing takes place inside three state prisons.
  Figures released Sunday show 1,828 positive tests at Marion Correctional Facility in north-central Ohio, out of about 2,500 total inmates, according to the Department of Rehabilitation and Correction.
  In addition, 109 employees at Marion have tested positive, out of a total of about 350 w
  
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• Gov. Tom Wolf vetoes bill that would have allowed more Pa. businesses to reopen over public health objections

  20-04-2020 21:27 via post-gazette.com
  
  The measure was approved in the General Assembly along party lines, with Democrats saying the bill was premature and unsafe
  
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• Coronavirus Cancellation: Pittsburgh CLO Cancels 2020 Summer Season

  20-04-2020 21:13
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pittsburgh CLO is canceling its 2020 summer season because of coronavirus.The summer season of musicals was set to open on June 2, but is now cancelled because of the “uncertainties and risks related to the ongoing health crisis.”“Cancelling our summer musicals was an incredibly painful decision to have to make, and creates a significant financial hardship for our non-profit, which relies on the loyalty of our patrons, supporters and ticket buyers,&rdq
  
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• After World Down Syndrome Day relay postponed, Pittsburgh mom selling masks for cause

  20-04-2020 20:59 via post-gazette.com
  
  The Stanton Heights mother of four has been an active participant in races and relays over the last 13 years, since giving birth to her daughter, Maeve, who has Down syndrome.
  
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• Coronavirus In Pittsburgh: Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank To Host Food Distribution Event At Pittsburgh International Airport

  20-04-2020 20:36
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank is planning an emergency food distribution event at Pittsburgh International Airport.
  The drive-up distribution will be held Wednesday, April 22, in the airport’s parking lots from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Organizers hope to serve up to 1,500 vehicles during those two hours.President & CEO of Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank Lisa Scales said in a news release, “The airport is an ideal location. It will be one of o
  
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• Wolf extends stay-at-home order to May 8, will expand curbside liquor pick-up

  20-04-2020 20:23 via post-gazette.com
  
  The Democratic governor said construction sites would also be allowed to resume operations May 8 as long as health and safety guidelines are followed.
  
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• Wolf extends stay-at-home order to May 8, will allow curbside liquor pickup

  20-04-2020 20:23 via post-gazette.com
  
  The Democratic governor said construction sites would also be allowed to resume operations May 8 as long as health and safety guidelines are followed.
  
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• 'We cannot relax': Gov. Wolf extends stay-at-home order to May 8

  20-04-2020 20:23 via post-gazette.com
  
  The Democratic governor said construction sites would also be allowed to resume operations May 8 as long as health and safety guidelines are followed.
  
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• Gov. Tom Wolf extends stay-at-home order to May 8, will allow curbside liquor pickup and online car sales

  20-04-2020 20:23 via post-gazette.com
  
  The Democratic governor said construction sites would also be allowed to resume operations May 8 as long as health and safety guidelines are followed.
  
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• Coronavirus In Pittsburgh: 7th Port Authority Employee Tests Positive For COVID-19

  20-04-2020 20:21
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A seventh Port Authority employee has tested positive for coronavirus.Port Authority says a maintenance worker at the West Mifflin garage was diagnosed with COVID-19. They last worked on April 17.“Because this is the third maintenance employee at this location to test positive for COVID-19 in the last four days, Port Authority is working with the Allegheny County Health Department to determine what additional actions can be taken,” Port Authority said in a p
  
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• ‘Let’s Go Crazy: The GRAMMY Salute To Prince’ Set To Air April 21st On CBS

  20-04-2020 20:17
  
  Just two days after the 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards, the Recording Academy, AEG Ehrlich Ventures and CBS celebrated the unparalleled career of 38-time GRAMMY nominee and seven-time GRAMMY winner Prince by recording Let’s Go Crazy: The GRAMMY Salute To Prince. Now, for the first time, this night of performances and tributes will be broadcast at 9:00 PM ET/PT, only on CBS and streaming on CBS All Access.
  This special broadcast will feature a lineup of all-star artists paying tribute to Prince&
  
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• Coronavirus In Pennsylvania: Gov. Tom Wolf Says State Will Start Partially Reopening On May 8

  20-04-2020 18:34
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (KDKA) – Gov. Tom Wolf has announced new details in his plan to reopen the state economy shutdown by the coronavirus outbreak.
  Gov. Tom Wolf said the state is going to move towards reopening on May 8.He says the amount of coronavirus cases in Pennsylvania have stabilized and that the state didn’t see an overwhelming of the healthcare system.
  The announcement comes after Gov. Wolf laid down the framework of a plan for reopening the state, but did not provide a timeline
  
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• Coronavirus In Pennsylvania: Gov. Tom Wolf Says State Will Start Gradually Reopening On May 8

  20-04-2020 18:34
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (KDKA) – Gov. Tom Wolf has announced new details in his plan to reopen the state economy shutdown by the coronavirus outbreak.
  Gov. Tom Wolf said the state is going to move towards reopening on May 8.“There is still a statewide stay-at-home order, and that will stay until May 8,” Gov. Tom Wolf said at a Monday afternoon press conference.
  He says the amount of coronavirus cases in Pennsylvania have stabilized and that the state didn’t see an overwhelming of
  
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• Pa. Health Dept. Confirms 92 More Coronavirus-Related Deaths, Number Of Cases Climbs To Over 33,000 Statewide

  20-04-2020 18:16
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 948 additional positive cases of Coronavirus statewide, as well as 92 more deaths.
  Total cases of the virus statewide now stands at 33,232, and the death toll is now up to 1,204. The Health Department says all 67 counties in Pennsylvania now have cases of COVID-19.
  State health officials say 129,720 patients have tested negative for the virus.#COVID19 Update (as of 4/20/20 at 12:00 am):
  • 948 additional positive ca
  
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• Coronavirus In Pennsylvania: Protesters Gather Outside State Capitol, Demanding Gov. Tom Wolf Reopens The Economy

  20-04-2020 17:56
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Protesters began gathering outside the state Capitol on Monday to demand that Gov. Tom Wolf reopen Pennsylvania’s economy even as new social-distancing mandates took effect at stores and other commercial buildings.
  Meanwhile, both chambers of the Republican-controlled Legislature are planning to return to session as Republicans push legislation that would take away some of Wolf’s power to determine which businesses must remain closed during the coronaviru
  
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• Peduto directly asks Trump: Please support COVID-19 relief funds for local governments

  20-04-2020 17:36 via post-gazette.com
  
  Mayor Bill Peduto is asking President Donald Trump directly to support local government funding in the next federal COVID-19 relief package to offset “massive losses to revenue.”
  
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• COVID-19 latest: Pa. reports 92 more deaths; 13 more in Western Pa.

  20-04-2020 17:11 via post-gazette.com
  
  Statewide, the Pennsylvania Department of Health has reported a total of 1,204 deaths. An additional 948 cases were reported from Sunday, bringing the total number of cases to 33,232.
  
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• Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Reports Single-Digit Rise In Coronavirus Cases, 5 More Deaths

  20-04-2020 17:07
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Allegheny County Health Department is reporting a single-digit increase in Coronavirus cases for the first time in nearly a month; however, they also confirmed five additional deaths.
  The number of cases has risen to 1,042 from 1,035 on Sunday. The death toll now stands at 55.
  Of the patients who tested positive, 180 have been or are hospitalized.This is the COVID-19 Daily Update from the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) for April 20, 2020. The following da
  
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• Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Reporting Single-Digit Rise In Coronavirus Cases, 5 More Deaths

  20-04-2020 17:07
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Allegheny County Health Department is confirming 1,042 cases of Coronavirus on Monday, as well as 55 total deaths.
  Of the patients who tested positive, 180 have been or are hospitalized.This is the COVID-19 Daily Update from the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) for April 20, 2020. The following data includes all counts since March 14, when the first case was reported in the county. pic.twitter.com/KrpMruKCBc
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• PTL Links: April 20, 2020

  20-04-2020 15:44
  
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:CBS “Let’s Go Crazy Salute To Prince
  Aaron Kleiber
  Aaron Kleiber Comedy Special
  Dr. Mike Hutchinson of Animal General
  Homemade Mask Information
  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 for Independence on InstagramPittsburgh Today Live On S
  
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• Steelers Sign Free Agent Offensive Lineman Jarron Jones

  20-04-2020 15:28
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Steelers announced Monday that they have signed free agent offensive lineman Jarron Jones.
  Jones had previously played in the XFL for the New York Guardians.We have signed T Jarron Jones.@BordasLaw TRANSACTION: https://t.co/dYAOY0BQTp pic.twitter.com/GmKvEQmwMa
  — Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) April 20, 2020Jones has minimal NFL experience, having signed with the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent following the NFL Draft.
  After being released the Gian
  
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• What you need to know about the state's new mask order

  20-04-2020 14:17 via post-gazette.com
  
  All customers who walk into stores and shops as well as those working at businesses in Pennsylvania that are still operating must now wear masks to stem the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
  
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• Us: The first Filipina president of an American hospital is always on call

  20-04-2020 14:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Nine months ago, Dr. Vicenta Gaspar-Yoo, 56, became president of Allegheny Valley Hospital. Now she’s on the front lines of a pandemic.
  
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• Salons cut a new path forward in response to shutdown

  20-04-2020 14:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Local salon owners are trying to stay connected with their stylists and clients and plan for the future. 
  
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• Closed houses of worship served during 1918 flu pandemic

  20-04-2020 14:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Calvary Episcopal Church offered space for recovering patients while Catholic and Jewish charities sprang into action to help in 1918.
  
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• Bulk chicken tenders, toilet paper and ranch by the quart: Eat'n Park adapts to takeout

  20-04-2020 12:45 via post-gazette.com
  
  “We lost 85 percent of our sales overnight,” said Kevin O’Connell, chief marketing officer.
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: A Warm And Sunny Start To The Week

  20-04-2020 12:32
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Conditions on Monday will be dry and sunny today with high temperatures back into the 60s.
  The last time Pittsburgh temperatures hit the 60’s was a week ago — last Monday.However, whe warmth won’t be sticking around for too long with rain chances back tomorrow morning.Tuesday high temperatures will be a good 10 degrees cooler than what we will likely hit today.
  It will be cloudy with daily high temps hit before 9:00 a.m. Tuesday.
  The rest of the day wi
  
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• Mile-long lines swamping Monaca food pantry

  20-04-2020 12:15 via post-gazette.com
  
  Faith Restorations makes plea for donations amid whopping increases in demand
  
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• For 2020 census advocates, COVID-19 forces rethinking of outreach strategies

  20-04-2020 12:01 via post-gazette.com
  
  COVID-19 closures mean groups have had to get creative in their census outreach.
  
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• Holocaust memorial event will be held online, but without survivors

  20-04-2020 12:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Annual commemoration taking place 75 years after American troops liberated death camps in Germany.
  
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• Protesters To Hold Rally In Pittsburgh Against Pa. Governor Wolf’s Stay-At-Home Orders

  20-04-2020 11:20
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A local group is planning to hold a protest on Monday regarding Pa. Governor Tom Wolf’s stay-at-home order that has forced ‘non-life sustaining businesses to remain closed during the Coronavirus outbreak.
  The ‘Take Back Control’ rally is scheduled in Pittsburgh as the group says it is standing up for its rights as free citizens to have their voices heard.
  The group says that its rally coincides with another rally scheduled for the same date and t
  
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• Power Lines Down After Truck Crashes Into Pole Along Route 51 In Pleasant Hills

  20-04-2020 11:04
  
  PLEASANT HILLS, Pa. (KDKA) — A truck crashed into a pole and brought down some power lines early Monday morning in Pleasant Hills.
  First responders are on the scene of the accident along Clairton Boulevard at Pleasant Hills Boulevard.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Brian Smithmyer)
  It’s unknown if anyone was injured at this time.
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• Pa. Liquor Stores Offering Curbside Pickup At Some Locations As Stores Remain Closed During Coronavirus Outbreak

  20-04-2020 10:52
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Doors to liquor stores in Pennsylvania have been closed for weeks during the Coronavirus outbreak.
  Since then, online sales have grown dramatically.
  To handle this increase, starting today, people can place orders for curbside pickup.
  Several Allegheny County store locations will be offering this service.
  According to the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, they saw a 261% increase in online sales in just 15 days after they closed their physical stores on April 1st.
  They
  
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• Pa. Mandate For Shoppers And Workers To Wear Masks Now In Effect Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

  20-04-2020 10:41
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — As of 8:00 p.m. on Sunday evening in Pennsylvania, the state’s order went into effect requiring shoppers and customers alike to wear a face covering.
  Shoppers will be required to wear a mask in order to enter stores.
  If you don’t have one, stores can turn you away and tell you to get one.Signs like this are around the area as the new order to wear masks in essential businesses went into effect last night at 8. Were breaking down what it means and where you c
  
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• Woman Arrested After Man Was Stabbed In Homewood

  20-04-2020 10:02
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — One woman was arrested after a man was stabbed in Homewood early Monday morning.
  Pittsburgh Police and EMS responded to a report of a male stabbed on the 7100 block of Mount Vernon Street around 1 a.m.
  Police say that when responders arrived, they were met by a male with a cut to his left arm.
  The man was treated by paramedics.
  The injuries sustained were not life-threatening.
  The female suspect was arrested on scene.
  Police are investigating.
  
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• Monessen Mayor Matt Shorraw Declares ‘Love Your Library Week’ As Part of National Library Week

  20-04-2020 09:07
  
  MONESSEN, Pa. (KDKA) — Monessen Mayor Matt Shorraw announced this week would be declared ‘Love Your Library Week’, as part of National Library Week.National Library Week is being celebrated from April 19 through April 25.
  The Pennsylvania Library Association and the American Library Association are encouraging communities to celebrate their libraries, despite them being closed during the Coronavirus outbreak.
  In Mayor Shorraw’s proclamation, he encourages residents, not j
  
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• Emergency Food Distribution To Take Place In Duquesne Monday Afternoon

  20-04-2020 08:23
  
  DUQUESNE, Pa. (KDKA) — The Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank will be hosting another emergency food giveaway amid the growing Coronavirus pandemic.
  The giveaway will be taking place, as it has for several weeks now occurring on Mondays, at the food bank’s location in the RIDC Park in Duquesne.
  Food will be distributed between 12:00 noon and 3:30 p.m.
  Traffic restrictions will be in place as they have been for previous distributions to help alleviate the back-up of long line
  
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• With A Mask Requirement Now In Place, Where Can Pittsburghers Get Masks?

  20-04-2020 05:50
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pennsylvanians entering an essential business are now required to wear a mask under a state order that went into effect Sunday at 8 p.m.
  Signs outside of the Waterworks Market District Sunday informed shoppers they had to wear a mask to enter the store.
  Several local vendors are still selling or giving away masks.
  David Alan, owner of David Alan Clothing, is used to creating custom suits for celebrities like WWE star John Cena and Steeler Ryan Shazier.
  On April 4, he be
  
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• Sarver Man Surprised By Parade Outside Of His Home Ahead Of Surgery

  20-04-2020 05:45
  
  SARVER, Pa. (KDKA) – 65-year-old Joe Marino of Sarver, PA is finishing up an exhausting year of chemotherapy and radiation treatments for pancreatic cancer.On Tuesday, Marino will be admitted to UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Oakland for a potentially life-saving surgery, removing a tumor from one of his arteries.
  Since hospital visitations are now restricted due to new safety guidelines over the coronavirus, the husband, father, and grandfather is sadly bracing for a lonely recovery with n
  
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• ‘Just What The Doctor Ordered:’ Coronavirus Researchers At UPMC Treated To Cookies With Dr. Anthony Fauci’s Likeness

  20-04-2020 05:42
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Sometimes, a little something out of the ordinary is just what the doctor ordered.In the case of coronavirus researchers, doctors, and nurses at the UPMC and Pitt facilities in Oakland, that’s exactly what happened this week.“When I got the order I’m like, ‘you want who? You want what?'” Jess Baldwin recalled.It isn’t every day a bakery gets an order like this one.“Everybody was just so excited,” said Dr. Jaime Cerelli &ld
  
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• Two Young Girls In West Virginia Sew And Distribute Nearly 400 Masks

  20-04-2020 02:44
  
  NEW CUMBERLAND, WV (KDKA) – Bryson and Reed Adams are 9 and 7-years-old, respectively.Two years ago, their grandmother taught them to sew and according to their mother Christine, their love for it has grown ever since.Now, with their own sewing machines in place, they’ve become the heroes that a small town in West Virginia needs.“There are heroes all around us,” Christine Adams said in an email to KDKA. “I just happen to be raising my heroes.”They’ve bee
  
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• GrandSlam Pizza In Plum Gives Free Meals To Those In Need

  20-04-2020 02:00
  
  PLUM BOROUGH (KDKA) – The giving spirit during the time of coronavirus continues throughout the Pittsburgh area.On Sunday, it was GrandSlam Pizza in Plum.They were offering free meals to anyone who needed them. Masks and gloves were also provided.They also offered formula and baby food for parents that were struggling.Most importantly, they urged those that may need those resources to not be embarrassed.
  
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