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• Pirates Team Up With Allegheny Health Network To Honor Healthcare Workers

  06-06-2020 23:08
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Baseball season may not have a definitive start date yet but Saturday morning at PNC Park was a special day.Allegheny Health Network and the Pittsburgh Pirates teamed up in a unique way to say thank you to those that have been on the frontlines of battling the coronavirus pandemic.Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Tim Lawson
  Doctors, nurses, hospital staff, and others were invited to PNC Park and on to the field to take place in AHN Heroes Day.Those in attendance were
  
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• United States Marine Corps Bans Public Display Of Confederate Flag

  06-06-2020 22:37
  
  WASHINGTON (KDKA) – On Friday night, the United States Marine Corps issued guidance that banned to display of the Confederate battle flag.“The Confederate battle flag has all too often been co-opted by violent extremist and racist groups whose divisive beliefs have no place in our Corps,” the letter read. “The Marine Corps shall remove the Confederate battle flag from all installation public spaces and work areas in order to support our core values, ensure unit cohesion a
  
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• ‘The Conversation Will Lead To Action’: Pa. State Police Release Statement About The Death Of George Floyd

  06-06-2020 22:08
  
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — The Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police released a statement about the death of George Floyd on Friday.Colonel Robert Evanchick, the commissioner of PSP, posted the statement to Facebook on Friday.Colonel Robert Evanchick StatementJune 5, 2020
  Posted by PA State Police on Friday, June 5, 2020The full text of the statement can be read below:“Instances of police brutality and misconduct exist in the United States of America.
  It is the responsibility o
  
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• Hundreds Protest In Bakery Square Over The Death Of George Floyd

  06-06-2020 21:40
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Hundreds of people are in Bakery Square to protest the death of George Floyd.
  Hundreds of demonstrators are currently blocking the intersection of Bakery Square Blvd and Penn Ave. This is a peaceful protest against police brutality. They’re calling for justice for #GeorgeFloyd. @KDKA pic.twitter.com/1vqTySVWGg
  — Royce KDKA(@roycejonesnews) June 6, 2020
  “Black lives they matter here,” “No justice no peace,” and other chants were chorus
  
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• Authorities charge Duquesne Heights man with planting explosives

  06-06-2020 21:31 via post-gazette.com
  
  Camouflage bag found under bushes near 2 PNC Plaza contained three homemade Molotov cocktails that, police say, would have damaged people and property.
  
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• No new COVID-19 deaths are reported in Allegheny County

  06-06-2020 20:47 via post-gazette.com
  
  Allegheny County Health Department records 16 more cases of COVID-19 since Friday.
  
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• Healthcare Workers Spent Months Helping Coronavirus Patients Breathe; Now They Are Kneeling For George Floyd

  06-06-2020 20:39
  
  (CNN) — Hospitals around the country have spent the past few months fighting to help Covid-19 patients get just one more gasp of air. Hearing George Floyd say “I can’t breathe” as a police officer knelt on his neck has been particularly painful for many doctors, nurses and health care workers.
  Registered nurse Rochelle Bradley told CNN that she’s been drilled throughout her career on the ABCs — airway, breathing and circulation.
  “His airway was compromis
  
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• Mayor Of Ohio’s Capital City Rescinds Continuing Curfew Order

  06-06-2020 20:20
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The mayor of Ohio’s capital city on Saturday rescinded his order for a continuing 10 p.m. curfew during ongoing protests that early on included vandalism, thefts and other disorder.
  The decision by Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther came the day after a federal lawsuit was filed that challenged the order because acts of vandalism have largely dissipated. The lawsuit will be dismissed based on an agreement between the city and those who sued, Ginther said.
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• Mayor Of Ohio’s Capital City Ends Curfew Order

  06-06-2020 20:20
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The mayor of Ohio’s capital city on Saturday rescinded his order for a continuing 10 p.m. curfew during ongoing protests that early on included vandalism, thefts and other disorder.
  The decision by Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther came the day after a federal lawsuit was filed that challenged the order because acts of vandalism have largely dissipated. The lawsuit will be dismissed based on an agreement between the city and those who sued, Ginther said.
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• Protesters Gather In Irwin Park To Protest The Death Of George Floyd, Steve USS Cunningham Speaks To Demonstrators

  06-06-2020 20:14
  
  IRWIN, Pa. (KDKA) — Protesters have gathered in Irwin Park over the death of George Floyd.The Borough of Irwin is aware of a peaceful gathering for the general public scheduled to take place from 2PM to 4PM on…
  Posted by Borough of Irwin on Wednesday, June 3, 2020The protest started at 2 p.m. and is expected to last two hours, according to the Borough of Irwin’s Facebook page.
  Several speakers made speeches at the start of the demonstration. Around 2:40 p.m., organizers e
  
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• Protesters Gather In Irwin Park To Protest The Death Of George Floyd

  06-06-2020 20:14
  
  IRWIN, Pa. (KDKA) — Protesters have gathered in Irwin Park over the death of George Floyd.The Borough of Irwin is aware of a peaceful gathering for the general public scheduled to take place from 2PM to 4PM on…
  Posted by Borough of Irwin on Wednesday, June 3, 2020The protest started at 2 p.m. and is expected to last two hours, according to the Borough of Irwin’s Facebook page.We will be streaming live coverage of the event on CBSN Pittsburgh.
  
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• Children’s Museum Of Pittsburgh Announces It Will Not Reopen As Allegheny County Enters Green Phase

  06-06-2020 19:17
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Children’s Museum and MuseumLab announced on Saturday that they will not be opening their doors at this time.Officials at the Children’s Museum said that due to their organizations’ emphasis on hands-on learning, they could not resume operations while the county is in the green phase.“You are likely to see other businesses, and some museums and cultural institutions, reopen now or in the coming weeks,” officials said in a release. &ldqu
  
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• Police, Medics Respond To Vehicle Crash Near Duncan Field

  06-06-2020 18:48
  
  MCKEESPORT (KDKA) — A vehicle crashed on the 400 block of 30th Street, according to Allegheny County officials.
  Police, fire and EMS are reportedly assisting near Duncan Field. It is unknown how many vehicles were involved or if there are any injuries.McKeesport: Vehicle crash w/unknown injury – 400 block 30th St; Police, Fire, and EMS on scene in the area of Duncan Field
  — Allegheny County (@Allegheny_Co) June 6, 2020
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• Federal Charges Filed Against Man Accused Of Leaving Explosives Near A Downtown Pittsburgh Building

  06-06-2020 18:25
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Federal charges have been filed against Matthew Michanowicz, according to the Department of Justice.Michanowicz, 52, has been charged with illegal possession of an unregistered destructive device, according to the United States Attorney Scott Brady. Michanowicz was accused by Pittsburgh Police of leaving explosives next to a downtown Pittsburgh building.
  Local police had initially received reports of a suspicious package near that downtown building on Monday.Stay with K
  
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• Pa. Health Dept. Reports 701 New Coronavirus Cases, Bringing Statewide Total To Over 75,000

  06-06-2020 18:09
  
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 701 new cases of Coronavirus on Saturday, and 45 additional deaths.
  The statewide total number of cases has risen to 75,086.
  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.
  The statewide death toll has reached 5,931.
  Most of the patients hospitalized are ages 65 or older, and most of the deaths have occu
  
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• Allegheny County Councilwomen Prepare To Introduce Ordinance Against The Use Of Tear Gas In Allegheny County

  06-06-2020 17:50
  
  ALLEGHENY COUNTY (KDKA) — Councilwomen Bethany Hallam and Liv Bennett plan to introduce legislation that would ban the use of tear gas, rubber bullets and flash bang grenades in Allegheny County.The legislation comes after local George Floyd protests have seen police use tear gas to disperse protesters in downtown Pittsburgh and East Liberty.The entire proposed legislation can be read here:(Photo Credit: Bethany Hallam Twitter)
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• Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Reports 16 New Coronavirus Cases, No New Deaths

  06-06-2020 17:12
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Allegheny County Health Department is reporting 16 new Coronavirus cases Saturday and no additional deaths.
  The number of cases county-wide now totals 1,989 since March 14. This includes 1,862 confirmed cases and 127 probable cases.
  Officials report that 350 patients have been or are presently hospitalized among all cases, an increase of 1 patient since Friday’s report.
  The death toll is steady at 168, with 156 confirmed deaths and 12 that are probable. A prob
  
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• First Eaglet Flies From Hays Nest

  06-06-2020 16:59
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The first eaglet from Hays Nest flew away from the nest for the first time.
  According to the Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania, the parents called the eaglet back to the nest.(Photo Credit: Hays Nest)
  “The first flight for most birds is rather awkward—the bird may appear to fall to the ground more than really fly,” the Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania said. “In the case of Bald Eagles, the eaglets develop flight feathers that are lon
  
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• Congressman Conor Lamb Attends George Floyd Demonstration In Coraopolis

  06-06-2020 16:39
  
  CORAOPOLIS (KDKA) — A George Floyd demonstration is currently ongoing in Coraopolis.(Photo Credit: Tim Lawson/KDKA)
  Congressman Conor Lamb was spotted at the protest.(Photo Credit: KDKA)
  The Coraopolis Mayor and state Representative Anita Kulik were also present at the protest and spoke to demonstrators. Organizers say they plan for the protest to be peaceful.Stay with KDKA as we follow this developing story.
  
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• Pittsburgh Police Ask For Help Identifying Man Suspected Of Using Incendiary Device Against Police Officer

  06-06-2020 14:41
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Police are asking for help identifying a man suspected of injuring an officer with an improvised incendiary device.(Photo Courtesy Pittsburgh Police)
  Police say the incident occurred last Saturday during the notable George Floyd protest that escalated into rioting and looting. The device landed near Mellon Square, exploded on the ground and gave an officer “concussion-like symptoms,” according to police.(Photo Courtesy Pittsburgh Police
  Police are
  
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• Washington Wild Things push for games with fans, but will that happen?

  06-06-2020 14:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  The Wild Things need fans in their ballpark for a season to be financially viable
  
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• Some animals are people-watching as Pittsburgh Zoo reopens

  06-06-2020 14:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Closed due to COVID-19 restrictions and stay-at-home orders, the Pittsburgh Zoo reopened Friday with masked staffers and timed tickets.
  
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• Ohiopyle merchants: 'This town is still open' despite road construction

  06-06-2020 14:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  The COVID-19 virus delayed road work in Ohiopyle into its outdoor recreation season and merchants are mixed on how that affects visitors.
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: A Sunny, Settled And Warm Weekend

  06-06-2020 12:47
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A spotty shower can’t be ruled out Saturday morning but we will clear out for the weekend setting up for gorgeous weather.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center)
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  High temperatures Saturday will be in the low 80’s and then things will cool down a bit to the low 70s’ on Sunday.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center)
  Monday will be around 80 degrees with sunny skies.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center)
  Tuesday, the dry weathe
  
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• Hey Ray! ‘Albedo’ Shows How Light Reflects Off Of Clothing And Surfaces

  06-06-2020 12:37
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — On really hot days, you may hear a meteorologist tell you to wear light colored clothing. Why is this?
  Well, it is all because of thing called “Albedo”.
  Albedo is how reflective a surface is. It helps explain the difference between surfaces that reflect light energy and surfaces that absorb light energy.
  Light colored surfaces are able to better reflect light energy than dark colored surfaces.
  Dark colored surfaces actually absorb more light energy, and conv
  
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• Pittsburgh Police Announce Creation Of Task Force To Investigate Violent Protesters, Vandals, And Looters

  06-06-2020 10:50
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Police announced the creation of a new task force after some local protests have turned violent.
  Nine local, state, and federal agencies are making up this task force.
  According to Pittsburgh Police, the task force is designed to look into protesters causing violence against private citizens, local journalists and local law enforcement.
  The task force’s formal name is the Damage Assessment Accountability Task Force.It comes after a week of mostly peacef
  
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• Rivers Casino To Reopen With ‘Rivers Clean’ Initiative As Southwestern Pa. Enters ‘Green’ Phase

  06-06-2020 10:22
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — With Southwestern Pa. in the ‘green’ phase, the Rivers Casino will be reopening next week with new health and safety protocols in place.
  The casino will not be open 24 hours as it previously had been. The operating hours will be:9:00 a.m. to 4:00 a.m. on weekdays
  Open continuously on weekends from 9:00 a.m. Friday through 4:00 a.m. MondayThe times that the casino is closed will allow for property-wide deep cleaning in addition to sanitizing during the day.
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• Salvation Army And Oakmont Bakery Provide Donuts To Healthcare Workers And Patients At VA Hospital

  06-06-2020 09:53
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Salvation Army of Western Pennsylvania and Oakmont Bakery teamed up to provide 600 donuts to healthcare workers at patients at the VA Hospital campus near Aspinwall.
  The donation came on National Donut Day.
  Salvation Army Major Jodi Lloyd; Jamie Vaughn, Associate Chief Nurse of Long-Term Care at the VA; Salvation Army Lieutenant Kelsey Senak; and Steven Handler, Associate Chief of Staff for Geriatrics and Extended Care at the VA celebrated National Donut Day as Oakm
  
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• 3 People Arrested, Police Searching For 2 Others After Burglary At Homestead Waterfront

  06-06-2020 08:37
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Three people have been arrested and police are searching for two others stemming from a burglary in Homestead.
  The Homestead Police Department received an alarm call on May 31, 2020 from the AT&T Store at the Homestead Waterfront.
  When officers arrived at the location, they discovered the front window to the stroke had been broken and that items from the store were missing.
  The assistance of the Allegheny County Police Department was requested. During their investig
  
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• Meadows Casino To Reopen With Social Distancing Guidelines And Safety Protocols

  06-06-2020 07:32
  
  WASHINGTON, Pa. (KDKA) — The Meadows Casino Racetrack Hotel has announced social distancing and safety guidelines as they plan to reopen next week as Washington County has moved to the ‘green’ phase.
  “While the amenities our customers have come to know and love may be somewhat limited for the time being, the ability to safely welcome back our team members and guests remains our top priority,” said Tony Frabbiele, Vice President and General Manager of The Meadows in.
  
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• ‘The Status Right Now Is No Fans’; Pa. Governor Tom Wolf Says Fans Will Not Be Allowed At Sporting Events

  06-06-2020 07:19
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — While professional sports teams can host games in counties that are in the ‘green’ phase, Governor Wolf says that fans will not be allowed.
  He says that will go for all teams, including the Steelers, Pirates, and Penguins.
  “The status right now is no fans,” said Governor Wolf.
  Wolf went on to discuss that the only league that has thought about fans is the NFL.
  He then discussed the NFL’s plan that is conditional, where the league is selling
  
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• No Charges To Be Filed After Suspicious Box Found In Mt. Lebanon

  06-06-2020 07:05
  
  MT. LEBANON, Pa. (KDKA) — A suspicious box left at Bird Park in Mt. Lebanon did not contain flammable liquids.
  Police say that three men left the box in the park on Saturday night after attending the protest in downtown Pittsburgh.
  The box was full of golf balls that had been painted black, paint-like substances, and light bulbs that were stuffed with paper.
  Police say that no charges will be filed.
  
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• Liquids Found In Suspicious Box In Mt. Lebanon Determined Not To Be Incendiary

  06-06-2020 07:05
  
  MT. LEBANON, Pa. (KDKA) — A suspicious box left at Bird Park in Mt. Lebanon did not contain flammable liquids.
  Police say that three men left the box in the park on Saturday night after attending the protest in downtown Pittsburgh.
  The box was full of golf balls that had been painted black, paint-like substances, and light bulbs that were stuffed with paper.
  It is unclear whether any charges will be filed at this time.
  
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• Two Women Charged With Throwing Water Bottles At Police Officers In East Liberty

  06-06-2020 06:58
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Police charged two women with throwing water bottles at them in East Liberty on Monday night.
  Natalie Lewis and Abigail Rubio were on a fourth floor balcony at the Essex House apartments on Centre Avenue.
  Rubio sent KDKA video from the balcony, showing police marching down the street.
  Related story:20 Arrested And Smoke Used After East Liberty March Starts Peaceful, Ends With ViolenceRubio claims that she and Lewis were just recording the protest and the riot, and that
  
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• Three People Facing Charges After New Castle Drug Bust

  06-06-2020 06:49
  
  NEW CASTLE, Pa. (KDKA) — Three people are facing charges stemming from a search warrant raid in New Castle on Friday.
  Members of the Lawrence County District Attorney’s Special Investigative Unit and New Castle Narcotics Unit executed a search warrant on a house along East Washington Street in the City of New Castle.
  (Courtesy: New Castle Police Department)
  After entering the house, officers located four people inside, one of whom was in the process of packing heroin into stamp bags.
  
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• ‘Christmas Morning’: Westmoreland County Businesses, Shoppers Look For Sense Of Normalcy In ‘Green’ Phase

  06-06-2020 05:38
  
  WESTMORELAND COUNTY (KDKA) — Westmoreland County was among those moved into the “green” phase of reopening on Friday.
  Business owners, shoppers and customers say they are looking for some sense of normalcy.“It’s funny, my favorite color is green,” said Heidi Hamo, owner of Platinum Salon & Spa.
  Hamo’s opened her business on Friday after three months of no cuts.Customers were more than ready.
  “Being open today feels like Christmas morning to me,
  
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• ‘Christmas Morning’: Westmoreland County Businesses, Shoppers And Customers Look For Sense Of Normalcy In ‘Green’ Phase

  06-06-2020 05:38
  
  WESTMORELAND COUNTY (KDKA) — Westmoreland County was among those moved into the “green” phase of reopening on Friday.
  Business owners, shoppers and customers say they are looking for some sense of normalcy.“It’s funny, my favorite color is green,” said Heidi Hamo, owner of Platinum Salon & Spa.
  Hamo’s opened her business on Friday after three months of no cuts.Customers were more than ready.
  “Being open today feels like Christmas morning to me,
  
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• Bond Revoked For Man Accused Of Leaving Backpack Of Explosives Next To Downtown Pittsburgh Building

  06-06-2020 04:58
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Bond has been revoked for a man accused of leaving a backpack of explosives next to a downtown Pittsburgh building.
  Matthew Michanowicz, 52, is charged with possessing weapons of mass destruction and possession of explosive or incendiary materials or devices.
  (Photo Credit: Allegheny County Jail)
  According to police, Michanowicz was seen riding up to PNC Plaza on a bike with a backpack on Sunday.
  Surveillance footage allegedly shows him getting off the bike, looking aro
  
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• FBI Arrests 2 Erie Men Accused Of Bringing Gun, Ammunition, Fire-Starting Material To Cleveland Protest

  06-06-2020 04:17
  
  CLEVELAND (AP) — The FBI arrested two Pennsylvania men early Friday after police said they brought a handgun, ammunition and fire-starting material to Cleveland during a recent protest over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
  Federal officials identified the men at a news conference Friday as Brandon Althof Long and Devon Poland. They are both in their 20s and are from the Erie, Pennsylvania, area, Justin Herdman, U.S. Attorney for Northern Ohio, said.
  The men were confronted by Clev
  
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• Man Arrested In Stowe Township Attended East Liberty Protest, Roommate Says

  06-06-2020 04:12
  
  ALLEGHENY COUNTY (KDKA) — Federal agents raided a Stowe Township home and arrested a man.
  On Friday, officials were at the house along Russellwood Avenue.
  A man who lives there says the agents told him they were there because of something his roommate posted on Facebook. The agents also asked about explosives.
  The man added he and his roommates were at the East Liberty protest on Monday.
  Agents took guns and electronics from the house, according to the roommate.The person arrested was not
  
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• Restaurants reopen for indoor eating, drinking at a social distance

  06-06-2020 03:52 via post-gazette.com
  
  Bars and restaurants welcomed back patrons Friday with new rules but with a spirit of mutual admiration and support
  
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• Living Room Sports: Steelers Rookies Chase Claypool, Kevin Dotson Talk About NFL Draft Process

  06-06-2020 02:51
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Steelers rookies Chase Claypool and Kevin Dotson joined KDKA’s Bob Pompeani and Rich Walsh on Friday’s edition of “Living Room Sports.”
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  Claypool is a wide receiver and was chosen with the No. 49 pick by the Steelers in the 2020 NFL Draft. He grew up in British Columbia, Canada before attending Notre Dame for the past four years, where he compiled 2,619 yards receiving and 23 touchdowns.
  Dotson, an offensive lineman
  
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• In-Person Mass Canceled At 6 Diocese Of Pittsburgh Churches Due To Potential Coronavirus Exposure

  06-06-2020 02:09
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh has canceled in-person Mass this weekend at multiple churches due to a potential coronavirus exposure.
  On Friday, the diocese said the cancelations are for The Shrines of Pittsburgh grouping after the spouse of an employee was tested for the virus. The results are pending, and the employee is quarantining.
  “Out of an abundance of caution, in-person Masses scheduled for this weekend at all churches in the grouping are canceled,&rd
  
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• ‘Potential For Another National Crisis’: Delay In Primary Ballot Counting Raises Concerns About Pa.’s November Election

  06-06-2020 01:42
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — We still don’t have final election results in the statewide Democratic primary for auditor general.
  Pittsburgh City Controller Michael Lamb is ahead, but it’s not clear if he’s going to win.
  With new voting systems, consolidated polling places and a flood of mail-in ballots, everybody knew it could take longer than usual to declare the primary winners on Tuesday.
  But it’s Friday, and we still don’t know who won the only contested statewide
  
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• ‘Anarchy’: Pittsburgh Police Union Chief Says City Was ‘Ill-Prepared’ And Understaffed For Downtown Riots

  06-06-2020 01:23
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Police union president Robert Swartzwelder reacted strongly to Mayor Peduto’s criticism, accusing the city of not having a plan in place to prevent the destruction of downtown Pittsburgh businesses during last Saturday’s protests.
  “This was anarchy, and they were going to burn the city to the ground,” Swartzwelder said.
  After confrontations with police, some protesters cut a destructive swath through downtown, hitting more than 70 businesses, bre
  
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• Construction Leads To Overnight Closures On Interstate 579 Next Week

  06-06-2020 01:22
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is closing parts of I-579 next week for construction.
  The construction is part of a $29.34 million project, which will lead to a new green space, including the creation of bicycle routes, pedestrian routes and infrastructure for handling stormwater. The project is expected to go from downtown Pittsburgh to the Hill District. Other construction measures will include improving highway lighting, traffic signals, the roadway and
  
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• Medical Experts Say There Are Lessons To Be Learned From The Coronavirus Pandemic

  06-06-2020 01:05
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — As the first wave passes and restrictions lift, what lessons have we learned?
  “The biggest lesson was that we didn’t learn from other people’s mistakes,” says Dr. Tariq Cheema, of AHN’s Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine. “We should have looked at some of the other countries. We didn’t stock up on PPEs. We didn’t get our testing up to par.”
  Should a second wave hit, some things could go better…
  …for i
  
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• Economists: Phased Reopening Of States Has Helped Unemployment Numbers

  06-06-2020 00:55
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The new federal unemployment numbers are in. May saw a drop to 13.3% after being at 14.7% in April.
  Experts believe one of those factors that helped the unemployment rate was the phased reopening of the states.
  Fancypants Popcorn finally got to open their Lawrenceville location this week.
  They had planned to open in March but the pandemic changed that.
  “Couldn’t finish inspections. Couldn’t get an occupancy permit,” Jared Welty said outside the s
  
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• Furry Tails: Steeler, Lovey & Mindy Are Waiting For Forever Homes

  06-06-2020 00:47
  
  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!_____________________________________________________________________________________
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• Businesses Go Green: Employees, Customers Adjust To A New Normal In Allegheny County

  06-06-2020 00:45
  
  ALLEGHENY COUNTY (KDKA) — You know that surge of traffic when the light turns green. That’s what today was like as the region entered the COVID-19 Precautions Green Phase.
  All of a sudden after ten weeks of calm, it was busy everywhere both on tires and on foot.
  Parking lots at restaurants were back to filling up as the doors for indoor dining opened in many places and pent up demand brought the customers in.
  The outdoor tables – socially distanced – were busy by midday a
  
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