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• Forbes Magazine: Kanye West Is A Billionaire, The Rapper Says He Was Undervalued

  25-04-2020 23:11
  
  (CNN) — Kanye West has long coveted the title of “billionaire.”
  Last year, the rapper and fashion label mogul even suggested he may legally change his name to “Christian Genius Billionaire Kanye West” for a little while.
  Now, the 42-year-old star has been given the title by Forbes magazine, which estimates he has a current net worth of $1.3 billion — though he is reportedly still unhappy with it.
  On Friday, Forbes gave the hip hop star the title after West sha
  
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• Forbes: Kanye West Is A Billionaire, He Said He Was Undervalued

  25-04-2020 23:11
  
  (CNN) — Kanye West has long coveted the title of “billionaire.”
  Last year, the rapper and fashion label mogul even suggested he may legally change his name to “Christian Genius Billionaire Kanye West” for a little while.
  Now, the 42-year-old star has been given the title by Forbes magazine, which estimates he has a current net worth of $1.3 billion — though he is reportedly still unhappy with it.
  On Friday, Forbes gave the hip hop star the title after West sha
  
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• Woman Finds Heartfelt Goodbye Note From Husband After He Died From Coronavirus

  25-04-2020 22:23
  
  (CNN) — “I love you guys with all my heart and you’ve given me the best life I could have ever asked for.”
  That’s the beginning of a goodbye note one woman found on her husband’s phone after he died from coronavirus this week.
  Jonathan Coelho, 32, passed away on April 22 after a 28-day battle in the hospital and 20 days on a ventilator, his wife, Katie Coelho told CNN.
  Now she’s processing the sudden grief, and wondering how their two young children will
  
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• City Government Advises Citizens To Follow Social Distancing As Weather Improves

  25-04-2020 22:09
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The City of Pittsburgh warned residents to heed social distancing guidelines even during the nice weather.“Beautiful weather can be tempting on days like today, #Pittsburgh. It’s best to stay home whenever possible. However, if you are outdoors take proper precaution and PLEASE be smart and responsible in our parks,” the City of Pittsburgh Twitter account tweeted.Beautiful weather can be tempting on days like today, #Pittsburgh.
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• Reopening Pennsylvania: Gov. Wolf Provides Details On Specific Data Model For Reopening The State

  25-04-2020 21:35
  
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — Governor Wolf announced on Saturday a data-driven model will be used to reopen parts of Pennsylvania.Starting May 8, the state government will be assessing whether or not to lower restrictions for certain municipalities. In order for restrictions to be lowered, counties must meet specific metrics for coronavirus cases and testing.The target goal will be based on case data over a two week period, officials say. According to the new guidelines, there must be fewer than 50
  
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• Meet The New Pittsburgh Steelers From Day 2 of the NFL Draft

  25-04-2020 19:19
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Friday night, the Steelers selected two new players in the second and third rounds of the 2020 NFL Draft.
  With the 49th overall pick, the Steelers picked up Notre Dame wide-receiver Chase Claypool. This was the Steelers first pick of the night and the draft, after trading their first-round pick last year to the Miami Dolphins for defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick.Claypool is big and fast… 6'4'', 235 lbs… runs a 4.4 – 40
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• Beer Dispensers Come Together For Beer Fundraiser To Help Families In Need

  25-04-2020 18:39
  
  ELIZABETH, Pa. (KDKA) — Beer dispensers are teaming together to put together a fundraiser for local families affected by the coronavirus.Those dispensers are selling beer from the extra kegs they have that would have typically gone to bars and restaurants. The money from the fundraiser will be used to buy gift cards from Giant Eagle and other businesses to help those in need.“You can make a donation for five dollars and get yourself a half gallon of beer, which is about five beers. S
  
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• Pa. Health Dept. Confirms 1,397 New Cases Of Coronavirus, Statewide Total Tops 40,000

  25-04-2020 17:56
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 1,397 additional positive cases of Coronavirus statewide Saturday.
  That brings the statewide total cases to 40,049.
  The Health Department says all 67 counties in Pennsylvania have cases of COVID-19.
  Current patients are either in isolation at home or being treated at the hospital.
  In addition, state health officials are confirming 1,537 deaths statewide.
  In total, 152,886 people have tested negative for the virus.
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• Sheetz To Give Free Coffee To Healthcare Workers, First Responders

  25-04-2020 17:22
  
  ALTOONA, Pa. (KDKA) — Sheetz announced it will be offering free coffee to first responders and healthcare workers starting today.Healthcare workers and first responders includes hospital workers to firefighters, police officers and paramedics, according to Sheetz’s press release.“The first responders and medical personnel on the frontlines of this pandemic continue to truly inspire us, as they work tirelessly and relentlessly to care for others in our communities and throughout
  
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• Allegheny Co. Health Dept.: Coronavirus Cases Increases To 1,198, Death Toll Totals Reach 73

  25-04-2020 17:04
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Allegheny County Health Department is reporting 21 new cases of Coronavirus across the county Saturday, bringing the total number of cases to 1,198.
  That’s 1,167 confirmed cases and 31 probable cases, according to health officials.
  Of all the cases, health officials say 211 patients have been or are presently hospitalized.
  To date, the Health Department says there have been 73 deaths.
  Of reported deaths, 66 are confirmed, which means the patient had a positive
  
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• To Get Around Stay-At-Home Orders, Spaniards Have Been Walking Some Unusual ‘Pets’

  25-04-2020 16:16
  
  (CNN) — The Spanish government’s strict stay-at-home order allows people to leave their homes to walk their pets.
  Well, that order has prompted some to get a little creative with what the government means in terms of “pet.”
  On Friday the Spanish National Police tweeted an image of a man getting fined for “walking” a fish in a bowl in Logroño, a town in northern Spain. He was penalized for violating government orders to stay inside due to the coronavirus
  
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• “I’m Steel Staying Home”: Pennsylvania Government Encourages Pennsylvanians To Stay Home With Pittsburgh Pride

  25-04-2020 15:59
  
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania state government took a different approach Saturday morning, appealing Pennsylvanians to abide by the stay-at-home order.“Our strongest defense against #COVID19 is staying home,” the Pennsylvania Twitter account tweeted along with a picture of “I’m Steel Staying Home,” and the Steelers logo.
  Our strongest defense against #COVID19 is staying home. pic.twitter.com/x27GhWpj3q
  — Pennsylvania (@PennsylvaniaGov) April 25, 2
  
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• Obituary: Pat Fenton, former priest and housing advocate, dies at 74

  25-04-2020 14:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Was activist on behalf of causes for peace and social justice
  
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• Crews Respond To Abandoned Building Fire In Duquesne

  25-04-2020 13:27
  
  DUQUESNE, Pa. (KDKA) — Firefighters responded to a fire in Duquesne early Saturday morning.
  Crews from West Mifflin and Duquesne reported to the scene of the fire under the Thompson Run Bridge around 2:00 a.m.
  According to Duquesne crews at the scene, the fire took place at two abandoned buildings near the rail yard.
  There were no injuries and no one was inside at the time of the fire.
  The fire is being considered suspicious.
  It took around four hours to put the fire out, taking extra time
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: A Wet And Rainy Weekend Ahead

  25-04-2020 12:26
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — We are off to a dry start to the weekend before our second round of three frontal systems brings more rain late this afternoon and lasts through Sunday.
  A spotty shower is possible this afternoon, but much of today will be dry with high temperatures in the mid 60’s.Once the front moves through this evening, we end up with cooler and wet weather tomorrow with a high temperature in the low 50’s and falling temperatures through the day.It’ll be soggy all
  
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• Hey Ray! How Pressure, Wind, And Moisture Help Create Hail

  25-04-2020 12:02
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Now that it is officially spring, we are getting into the time of year that features thunderstorms.
  Some of them are nasty, with strong winds and big hail. The two pretty much go “hand-in-hand”.
  To make hail, you need to get a lot of moisture up high into the atmosphere.
  We all know warm air rises, so that is a start, but you need more lift to get hail in the atmosphere — a lot more lift.
  That is where strong, upper atmospheric winds come in.
  As winds
  
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• Medical Experts And Product Manufacturers Urging Against Using Disinfectants To Treat Coronavirus

  25-04-2020 11:17
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — President Donald Trump is walking back comments made about disinfectants and he is pushing back against the criticism of those comments.
  President Trump says he was being sarcastic and his comments have been taken out of context — but situations like this have happened with deadly consequences.
  “But I was asking a sarcastic — and a very sarcastic question to the reporters in the room about disinfectant on the inside,” said President Trump.
  The ma
  
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• Police Respond To Overnight Stabbing In Ellwood City

  25-04-2020 10:46
  
  ELLWOOD CITY, Pa. (KDKA) — Police responded to an early morning stabbing in Lawrence County.
  Beaver County dispatchers tell KDKA that the incident happened around 1:40 a.m. in Ellwood City.
  There is no word on the extent of the injuries that the victim suffered.
  KDKA is told that the person was taken to a North Sewickley Hospital.
  There is no word on any suspects or arrests at this time.
  
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• Area Police Officers Help Celebrate Birthdays From Afar With Lights, Sirens, And Parades

  25-04-2020 08:57
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Police officers from around the region helped celebrate some birthdays on Friday.
  First, they showed up in Pine Township with lights and sirens blaring for a twin brother and sister who turned six.
  The second parade was in Bridgeville for a boy turning 12 whose sister passed away in February.
  
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• ‘Welcome To The Steel City, Chase!’; Joe Manganiello Sends Message To Steelers Draft Pick Chase Claypool

  25-04-2020 08:40
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — After being drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers on Friday night, Notre Dame wide receiver Chase Claypool got a special message from Joe Manganiello.The pick announcement from none other than @JoeManganiello!@ChaseClaypool | #SteelersDraft pic.twitter.com/JxygWTVxo7
  — Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) April 25, 2020Chase Claypool was selected in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers with the 49th overall pick.
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• Mt. Lebanon Condo Residents Have Nightly Balcony Party While Socially Distancing

  25-04-2020 08:26
  
  MT. LEBANON, Pa. (KDKA) — Every night, residents living in condos at The Bower Hill at Mt. Lebanon have a balcony party while socially distancing during the Coronavirus pandemic.
  The properties’ two buildings – the Brackenridge and the General Neville – face each other and the residents sing and dance every evening at 5:30 p.m.
  Alice Oakes, a retired nurse from St. Clair Hospital who moved to the The Bower Hill condos about 10 years ago, selects three songs to play every
  
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• One Woman Taken To Hospital In Critical Condition After Rescue From Panther Hollow Trail

  25-04-2020 08:06
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A woman was rescued after falling along a Panther Hollow Trail hillside Friday evening.
  Police say that the woman fell off of a ledge along Panther Hollow Trail near Phipps Conservatory.
  She suffered a head injury and was taken to the hospital in critical condition.
   
  
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• Two Additional Residents Die Of Coronavirus At Kane Living Center In Glen Hazel

  25-04-2020 07:49
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Two more people have died from Coronavirus at the Kane Community Living Center in Glen Hazel.
  Nine people at the facility have now died due to COVID-19.
  60 other residents have tested positive, while eight residents are hospitalized.
  Among the staff, 33 workers have tested positive, and four others are waiting for results.
  More information on the Coronavirus pandemic:CDC Coronavirus Information
  CDC Global Map of Confirmed COVID-19 Cases
  Pennsylvania Department of Health
  
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• ‘We Are On Our Own’; Congressman Conor Lamb Says That Pa. Not Expecting Any More PPE From National Stockpile

  25-04-2020 06:54
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pennsylvania Congressman Conor Lamb said on Friday that Pennsylvania was told not to expect any more personal protective equipment from the national stockpile.
  Congressman Lamb tweeted Friday that he learned that Pennsylvania has been told not to expect any more masks, gloves, and gowns from the national stockpile.I just learned that Pennsylvania has been told not to expect any more masks, gloves & gowns from the national stockpile.
  We have the FIFTH highest number
  
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• Port Authority will reduce maintenance workers, take temperatures at West Mifflin garage to control COVID-19 virus

  25-04-2020 06:34 via post-gazette.com
  
  Temporary employees will take temperatures for all workers at Port Authority’s West Mifflin garage starting Sunday after seven virus cases. 
  
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• ‘This Is Everything’: Senior Care Facility Using ‘Chatter Box’ To Help Residents See Loved Ones Face-To-Face Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

  25-04-2020 05:30
  
  ALLEGHENY COUNTY (KDKA) — A local senior care facility is making it possible for its residents to see their loved ones again.Like many nursing homes and senior care facilities taking precautions during the coronavirus pandemic, Tapestry Senior Living in Moon Township is currently implementing a “no visitation policy.”The facility is now offering the use of the newly-built “chatter box” on its building’s front porch.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  The box is a plexiglass
  
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• ‘This Is Everything’: Senior Care Facility Using A ‘Chatter Box’ To Help Residents See Loved Ones Face-To-Face Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

  25-04-2020 05:30
  
  ALLEGHENY COUNTY (KDKA) — A local senior care facility is making it possible for its residents to see their loved ones again.
  Like many of the nursing homes and senior care facilities taking precautions during the coronavirus pandemic, Tapestry Senior Living in Moon Township is currently implementing a “no visitation policy.”
  The facility is now offering the use of the newly-built “chatter box” on its front porch.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  The box is a plexiglass wall me
  
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• ‘Very Special Program’: Blood Of Pittsburgh-Area Coronavirus Survivor May Provide Hope For Those With COVID-19

  25-04-2020 05:09
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A coronavirus survivor who was among the first from our region to test positive is now trying to help others by donating his blood.
  For Jim Somerville, this has been a full circle life experience.
  He’s gone from testing positive for coronavirus to a recovered convalescent plasma donor.
  Somerville and his wife, Peg, could never have predicted their vacation aboard the Grand Princess in late February would turn into a nightmare.
  Just three days in, Jim fell ill. Fam
  
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• 17-Year-Old In Critical Condition After Shooting In Duquesne

  25-04-2020 03:03
  
  ALLEGHENY COUNTY (KDKA) — A 17-year-old is in critical condition after a shooting in Duquesne.Allegheny County officials were notified of a shooting in the 600 block of Duquesne Boulevard on Friday.
  Officials found a vehicle with four passengers that crashed into a wall. One of the passengers, a 17-year-old boy, was shot.
  He was taken to a local hospital in critical condition.
  Allegheny County Homicide Detectives are investigating.
  
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• 17-Year-Old In Critical Condition After Shooting And Car Crash In Duquesne

  25-04-2020 03:03
  
  ALLEGHENY COUNTY (KDKA) — A 17-year-old is in critical condition after a shooting in Duquesne.Allegheny County officials were notified of a shooting in the 600 block of Duquesne Boulevard on Friday.
  Officials found a vehicle with four passengers that crashed into a wall. One of the passengers, a 17-year-old boy, was shot.
  He was taken to a local hospital in critical condition.
  Allegheny County Homicide Detectives are investigating.
  
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• Penn State’s Yetur Gross-Matos And K.J. Hamler Selected In 2nd Round Of NFL Draft

  25-04-2020 02:48
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Two Penn State players went quickly off the board during the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft.
  The first Nittany Lion taken on Friday was Yetur Gross-Matos. With the 38th overall pick, the Carolina Panthers selected the defensive end.
  The Spotsylvania, Virginia native racked up 37 tackles and 19 sacks during his three-year career. Starting in 2017, Gross-Matos played 38 games for the blue and white.Gross-Matos is a person and player you can easily root for.Lost both h
  
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• ‘Come Support Your Local Farms’: Customers Are Turning To Family Farms For Fresh Produce During Coronavirus Pandemic

  25-04-2020 02:28
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – We are two decades into the 21st century, but a very old piece of America’s legacy is once again stepping to the forefront: her farmers. All around the region, people have been buying things fresh from the farm.
  Between Pittsburgh and Butler — along Route 8 — is an old-fashioned slice of Americana.
  “Freedom Farms was established 10 years ago,” says Tim King, “but we’ve been in this community — my children are five generati
  
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• Nearly 400 Cars Participate In Parade Celebrating The Life Of A Beaver County Business Owner Who Died From Coronavirus

  25-04-2020 02:12
  
  AMBRIDGE, Pa. (KDKA) – There was an outpouring of support from a Beaver County community after a local business owner dies from COVID-19.
  Nearly 400 cars with signs and flags drove past the Bohn-Matich Funeral Home in Ambridge on Friday to show support to Paul Bohn’s family.
  KDKA first told you about Bohn when he, his wife and son all contracted the coronavirus within a week of each other. Their message to the community was to make sure you were practicing social distancing because t
  
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• ‘I Almost Died’: Pittsburgh Man Recalls Haunting Experience Of Being On Ventilator For 2 Weeks After Testing Positive For Coronavirus

  25-04-2020 02:01
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A Pittsburgh man recalls the traumatic experience of being on a ventilator for two weeks and almost dying after testing positive for coronavirus.
  James Kauffman, of Mt. Washington, had a week of flu-like symptoms, including fever and no appetite.His wife, Wendy, took him to the hospital, but couldn’t go in with him.“If it were me, I would feel so alone and frightened,” Wendy said. “I would want him there. I was more upset and frightened for him.&
  
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• ‘Extremely Dangerous’: Health Officials And Doctors Warn People Not To Inject Or Ingest Disinfectants To Treat Coronavirus

  25-04-2020 01:52
  
  PITTSBURGH, Pa. (KDKA) – President Trump is pushing back over criticism that he questioned if doctors could inject patients with disinfectant to help those with coronavirus.
  Whatever his intent, almost immediately after President Trump’s statement Thursday, the internet and social medial were ablaze with comment and consternation over using Clorox, Lysol or bleach to battle COVID-19 from the inside out.
  For instance, the makers of Lysol and other disinfectant products quickly put out
  
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• Furry Tails: Reba & Raven And Luna & Butterscotch Are Waiting For Forever Homes

  25-04-2020 01:15
  
  Are you looking to bring a pet into your home? Local animal shelters are a great place to find a furry companion. So, as part of Furry Tails, I’ll be doing an ongoing feature on adoptable pets from local animal shelters once a week. If you have room in your heart and are looking to bring a lovable ball of fur into your home, maybe one of these guys is meant to be a part of your family!_____________________________________________________________________________________
  Reba & Raven
  Ani
  
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• Coronavirus In Pittsburgh: Catholic Diocese Offering Drive-Thru Confessions As It Eases Some Restrictions

  25-04-2020 01:12
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – It is perhaps one of the strangest sights in these strangest of times: a Catholic priest sitting under a parking lot tent hearing the drive-by confessions of his parishioners. It’s a unique way to satisfy spiritual needs in this pandemic.
  “I wanted to look for a way which we could satisfy people’s hunger for God’s mercy. Just as we’re looking for ways for food banks provide for people who are physically hungry,” said Bishop David Zubi
  
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• ‘We’ve Adapted’: Pittsburgh-Area Meat Suppliers Selling Directly To Customers, Allowing Curbside Pickup During Coronavirus Crisis

  25-04-2020 01:09
  
  MONROEVILLE, Pa. (KDKA) — We all know restaurants are struggling right now, with some trying to survive on carryout orders and others shutting down.So where does that leave the businesses that supply restaurants? Some of them are now eager to sell their restaurant-quality food directly to you.
  Zeb Golomb normally sells meat, poultry and seafood to restaurants. Business was good until the pandemic forced many of his clients to close.Now his company, Land & Sea, based in Monroeville, wan
  
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• Coronavirus In Pittsburgh: 10th Port Authority Employee Tests Positive For COVID-19

  25-04-2020 00:50
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A 10th Port Authority employee has tested positive for coronavirus.The Port Authority said on Friday that a sixth maintenance worker at the West Mifflin garage has tested positive for COVID-19.The employee was last at work on Tuesday and is now in self-quarantine.“The entire West Mifflin garage was deep cleaned and sanitized by Service Master of Greater Pittsburgh today after consultation with union leadership as there has been a cluster of positive COVID-19 cases
  
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• ‘Providing Access To Computers To Marginalized Students Is A Game Changer’, PPS Supt. Says As District Works To Get Technology To Students

  25-04-2020 00:45
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The 23,000 students in Pittsburgh Public Schools are all doing remote learning for the first time this week, but about half of them don’t have access to a computer at home.
  Without a classroom, the computer is now the connection between student and teacher as kids do school at home.
  Superintendent Dr. Anthony Hamlet says that is their biggest challenge. “The problem was, all of our students did not have devices or access, that was the biggest issue. And so t
  
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• Coronavirus Coverage: COVID-19 Can Lead To Kidney Failure And Blood Clots That Result In Amputation

  25-04-2020 00:34
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The coronavirus can lead to kidney failure and blood clots that result in the amputation of limbs.
  Dr. Marc Itskowitz, an internal medicine physician at Allegheny Health Network, says COVID-19 is a new virus to health care officials and researchers.
  That means there is no long-term data to truly understand the long-term consequences of the virus.
  The coronavirus is primarily a respiratory virus, but it can affect multiple organs, like the heart, kidneys and even the bra
  
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• ‘Being On The Frontlines Is Something I’ve Always Loved’: Nurses Who Volunteered To Work In West Penn Hospital’s Coronavirus Unit Open Up

  25-04-2020 00:33
  
  PITTSBURGH, PA (KDKA) – As the coronavirus pandemic continues, frontline nurses have now spent days away from their own families to take care of dozens of patients.
  At West Penn Hospital, there are fifteen nurses working in shifts in the COVID-19 unit.
  “It wasn’t an easy task at first to set up the unit because you needed negative room pressure so it was figuring out all those details in a short time frame,” Jessi Showalter tells KDKA.
  Showalter is one of the nurses who h
  
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• Over 1,000 line up for free dog food

  25-04-2020 00:07 via post-gazette.com
  
  Drivers patiently waited in 1,018 vehicles on Friday for free dog food provided by the Pittsburgh Aviation Animal Rescue Team. 
  
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• County 911 centers chafe under COVID-19 data restrictions

  25-04-2020 00:05 via post-gazette.com
  
  The state health department made a non-disclosure agreement so counties can access COVID-19 data. Then the problems started.
  
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