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• If Coronavirus Spike Continues In Allegheny County, Leaders Say There Could Be Closings Or Restrictions

  25-06-2020 23:40
  
  ALLEGHENY CO. Pa. (KDKA) — It has now been four consecutive days of increases in coronavirus cases in Allegheny County.
  With each day, the county creeps closer to returning to the coronavirus “yellow” phase and seeing businesses forced to shut down again.
  At Deluca’s Restaurant in the Strip District, the employees have just gotten back to work and customers are now sitting at the tables again.
  Rebecca Tambellini says they are only making about half the revenue as they wer
  
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• Center Township Tax Collector Facing Charges For Allegedly Stealing More Than $600,000 In Taxpayer Money

  25-06-2020 23:20
  
  CENTER TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) – The Center Township tax collector is accused of stealing more than $600,000 in taxpayer money over 9 years.
  According to court paperwork, Jeanne Bowser stole more than half a million dollars while she was in the elected position of tax collector — money that belonged to the Central Valley School District and Center Township.
  Police say when they interviewed Bowser, she allegedly admitted to writing herself checks and putting the money into her own accoun
  
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• Around The Table: Could A Flood Of Mail-In Ballots Delay Results In The 2020 Presidential Election?

  25-06-2020 23:01
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – With a delay in mail-in ballot counting in many primaries, will this effect the election? KDKA’s Stacy Smith goes “Around The Table.”
  
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• Port Authority Bus Driver Tests Positive For Coronavirus

  25-06-2020 22:50
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The 15th Port Authority employee — a bus driver who works out of the West Mifflin garage — has tested positive for coronavirus.
  Port Authority says it learned of this positive test Thursday. The bus driver last drove on Tuesday and has been recovering at home since.The employee had been traveling out of state before testing positive, Port Authority says.This is the 15th Port Authority employee to test positive for coronavirus. It’s the agency’s f
  
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• Does Heat, Sun Kill Coronavirus? Frequently Asked Summertime Questions About COVID-19 Answered By Dr. Mallika Marshall

  25-06-2020 22:43
  
  (CBS Boston) — Summer is a time to enjoy the water and the sun… at the pool, at the beach, or wherever families and friends traditionally gather. But coronavirus has added a layer of risk to otherwise fun summer activities. It’s hard to relax and enjoy a sunny day when concerned about contracting a potentially deadly virus.
  But staying home doesn’t seem like a viable option. It is possible to limit the risk of our favorite summer activities with a little extra vigilance.
  
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• Pittsburgh Pirates Fire Multiple Department Heads, Other Staffers In Restructuring Move

  25-06-2020 22:32
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — As part of a restructuring amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Pirates fired multiple department heads and other staffers, according to our news partners at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
  The Post-Gazette reports the firing happened on Thursday. Jason Mackey reports around 25 people were fired.Total number affected by the Pirates firings today is believed to be around 25.
  — Jason Mackey (@JMackeyPG) June 25, 2020The Post-Gazette says some of the workers had been with
  
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• Pittsburgh Pirates Fire Multiple Department Heads, Other Staffers

  25-06-2020 22:32
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — As part of a restructuring amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Pirates fired multiple department heads and other staffers, according to our news partners at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
  The Post-Gazette reports the firing happened on Thursday. Jason Mackey reports around 25 people were fired.Total number affected by the Pirates firings today is believed to be around 25.
  — Jason Mackey (@JMackeyPG) June 25, 2020The Post-Gazette says some of the workers had been with
  
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• Chuck E. Cheese’s Parent Company Files For Bankruptcy

  25-06-2020 22:26
  
  By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business
  (CNN/KDKA) — Chuck E. Cheese’s parent company, CEC Entertainment, filed for bankruptcy Thursday, blaming the financial strain caused by COVID-19 and the prolonged closures of its entertainment centers from stay-at-home orders issued across the United States.
  CEC, which also owns Peter Piper Pizza, said it will use Chapter 11 protection to “achieve a comprehensive balance sheet restructuring that supports its re-opening and longer-term strategic
  
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• Food Bank, Riverhounds Host Food Distribution At Highmark Stadium

  25-06-2020 21:57
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — With many people still out of work because of the Coronavirus pandemic, there’s a continuing need for food in our area.
  There was a long line of cars at Station Square Thursday to receive three boxes of food.
  The food distribution event was held at Highmark Stadium with an assist from the Pittsburgh Riverhounds.Thank you to all of our volunteers at today’s @PghFoodBank distribution! We’re thankful for your help and proud to support our community. pic.t
  
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• Police Say Alleged Abusive Ex-Boyfriend Arrested, Accused Of Kidnapping Woman

  25-06-2020 21:48
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Police say a man was arrested for allegedly kidnapping his ex-girlfriend last night.
  According to Pittsburgh Police, they were called to the 1100 block of Smithon Street just before midnight Wednesday. When they arrived, they discovered a 3-year-old in the house, but his mother was nowhere to be found.
  Officers contacted the missing woman’s family, who they say expressed concerns about her abusive ex-boyfriend.
  (Photo Credit: Allegheny County Jail)
  Police say mult
  
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• UPMC Children’s Hospital Hopes To Reunite Child With Left-Behind Toy Zebra

  25-06-2020 21:07
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — UPMC Children’s Hospital is asking for help reuniting a beloved stuffed animal with its owner.
  The toy zebra has pink accents and is wearing a ballerina tutu.
  (Photo Credit: UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh/Facebook)
  It was left behind in the Radiology Department waiting area at Children’s Hospital in Lawrenceville last Thursday, June 18.
  UPMC has posted a photo of the toy on Facebook in hopes of finding the child who lost it.
   
  If you recog
  
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• Pittsburgh Police Seeking To Identify 2 People Accused Of Vandalizing Cop Car During Riots

  25-06-2020 21:04
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Police are asking for help tracking down two people accused of vandalizing a police car during riots in downtown Pittsburgh.On Thursday they released photos of two people they say are suspected of vandalizing a marked police vehicle on May 30. They say the two were seen together at multiple points while allegedly destroying the car.Police say they need help identifying the suspects. One suspect had pink hair at the time of the riot.RELATED STORIES:Police Arrest Man Susp
  
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• Seven sworn in Thursday as City of Pittsburgh paramedics

  25-06-2020 20:42 via post-gazette.com
  
  The newly-minted paramedics said they didn’t fear the coronavirus and were ready to do their jobs serving the city.
  
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• ‘These Postings Were Not Issued By The Department’: DOJ Warns Of Fake Face Masks Flyers Online

  25-06-2020 20:20
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Department of Justice says those flyers you may have seen online about face mask requirements and Americans with disabilities may not be real.The flyers are about the American with Disabilities Act and the use of face masks, claim the person is exempt from mask requirements.But the Department of Justice says it did not issue or endorse these postings.
  The Department of Justice says the public should only rely on information on its website.
  This is what the Pennsylva
  
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• ‘These Postings Were Not Issued By The Department’: DOJ Warns Of Fake Face Mask Flyers Online

  25-06-2020 20:20
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Department of Justice says those flyers you may have seen online about face mask requirements and Americans with disabilities may not be real.The flyers are about the American with Disabilities Act and the use of face masks, claim the person is exempt from mask requirements.But the Department of Justice says it did not issue or endorse these postings.
  The Department of Justice says the public should only rely on information on its website.
  This is what the Pennsylva
  
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• Beyoncé Knowles-Carter To Receive Humanitarian Award At ‘BET Awards 2020’

  25-06-2020 19:54
  
  Today BET Networks announced new additions to the line-up of the 20th Annual BET Awards, honoring prolific activists in the Black community and recognizing those who unfortunately left us in 2020. The world endured incredible losses this year including NBA Legend Kobe Bryant and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Little Richard. In memoriam of those great losses, Grammy Award-winning global icon and superstar Lil Wayne will give tribute to Kobe Bryant, and the mu
  
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• State AG Shapiro: Grand jury report reveals Pa.'s systemic failure to regulate shale gas industry

  25-06-2020 19:52 via post-gazette.com
  
  Attorney General Josh Shapiro says state environment and health departments fell short of their obligations to protect public health  
  
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• Health department investigates Mon Valley pollution

  25-06-2020 19:39 via post-gazette.com
  
  The health department is investigation excess sulfur dioxide levels early Thursday and a June 17 plume.
  
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• Vice President Pence Visiting Lordstown, Ohio, For Electric Pickup Truck Unveiling

  25-06-2020 19:31
  
  LORDSTOWN, Ohio (AP) — Vice President Mike Pence is heading to Ohio for the unveiling of a new electric pickup truck.
  The truck is being built by a start-up company in the massive factory that once housed GM’s Lordstown assembly plant.
  Lordstown Motors Corp. expects to hire hundreds of employees this year to build the truck. GM employed around 4,500 workers at the peak of car production in Lordstown.RELATED STORY: Vice President Pence Visits Butler Co. Manufacturer As Part Of ‘
  
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• Police describe short life of abuse, horror for Oakmont girl, 3, at hands of her family

  25-06-2020 19:06 via post-gazette.com
  
  Police have charged Bella Seachrist’s father, Jose Eduardo Salazar Ortiz Sr., in her death, along with his common-law wife and her sister.
  
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• For some Pitt students this fall, hotels will serve as dorm halls

  25-06-2020 18:16 via post-gazette.com
  
  University plan to guard against COVID-19 transmission incluedes buying up hotel space near campus.
  
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• Pa. AG: Grand Jury Probe Finds Regulatory Failures By DEP, Health Dept. In Natural Gas Drilling

  25-06-2020 18:15
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A grand jury investigation into Pennsylvania’s large natural gas drilling industry released Thursday by state Attorney General Josh Shapiro has found systematic failures in state departments regulating that industry.
  The report comes after nearly two years of investigation into the state’s Marcellus Shale exploration industry.
  It notes that the state’s Department of Environmental Protection and State Department of Health failed to protect Pennsylvan
  
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• Phase 2 Of PIT Safe Travels Program Being Implemented At Pittsburgh International Airport

  25-06-2020 18:08
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Allegheny Airport Authority is implementing the second phase of its PIT Safe Travels program at Pittsburgh International Airport now that passenger traffic is picking up.
  The program includes enhanced safety and cleaning protocols to protect against Coronavirus, like mandatory face coverings, social distancing markers, protective shields at counters and UV cleaning robots.
  As the second phase rolls out, the airport is now also preparing to reopen concessions, parkin
  
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• Pa. Health Dept. Reports 579 New Cases Of Coronavirus As Statewide Total Grows To 83,770

  25-06-2020 18:04
  
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 579 new cases of Coronavirus on Thursday, in addition to more than 39 new deaths.
  The statewide total number of cases has risen to 83,770 since Wednesday’s report.
  The Health Department says all 67 counties in Pennsylvania have had cases of COVID-19. Current patients are either in isolation at home or being treated at the hospital.
  The statewide death toll has reached 6,557.
  Most of the patients hospitalized are a
  
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• Pittsburgh Brewing Co. Releases Iron City Bean Coffee

  25-06-2020 17:53
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Pittsburgh Brewing Company has teamed up with a Pittsburgh-based coffee roaster to create Iron City Bean.Last month, the Pittsburgh Brewing Co. teamed up with Press House and released Iron City Bean. Iron City Beer describes the Nine to Five Blend as “roasted low and slow to a robust medium-dark.”
  Pittsburgh Brewing Company is best known for Iron City Beer and IC Light.You can buy the beer online, and their Facebook page says the coffee has recently hit
  
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• Iron City Beer Releases Coffee

  25-06-2020 17:53
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A local brewery has teamed up with a Pittsburgh-based coffee roaster to create Iron City Bean.Last month, the Pittsburgh Brewing Company teamed up with Press House and released Iron City Bean. Iron City Beer describes the Nine to Five Blend as “roasted low and slow to a robust medium-dark.”
  Pittsburgh Brewing Company is best known for Iron City Beer and IC Light.You can buy the beer online, and their Facebook page says the coffee has recently hit the stores.
  
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• Quantum Theatre takes 'leap of faith,' announcing shows in parks and indoors

  25-06-2020 17:37 via post-gazette.com
  
  “An Odyssey,” “Chimerica” and new musical “The Current War” were announced for in-person audiences. 
  
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• Macy’s Announces Management And Other Staff Layoffs

  25-06-2020 17:36
  
  (CBSNewYork) — Retailing giant Macy’s, headquartered, in New York, announced staff reductions today that will affect management and workers across various levels of its organization. The layoffs include 3,900 people in corporate and management roles. The company has also cut staff in its stores and throughout its supply chain and customer support network.
  “COVID-19 has significantly impacted our business,” according to Jeff Gennette, chairman and chief executive officer o
  
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• ‘As I Was Doing It, I Realized How Iconic That World Is’: Morena Baccarin On CBS All Access’s ‘The Twilight Zone’

  25-06-2020 17:29
  
  (CBS Local)– You are traveling through another dimension, a dimension not only of sight and sound but of mind.
  These famous words defined a generation during the run of Rod Serling’s show “The Twilight Zone” in the late 1950s and early 1960s and they are relevant once again as season two of executive producer Jordan Peele’s iteration of the series drops on CBS All Access Thursday.
  Morena Baccarin is one of the many talented actors joining the fold this year and
  
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• Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Reports 37 New Coronavirus Cases As Countywide Total Grows To 2,321

  25-06-2020 17:05
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Allegheny County Health Department is reporting 37 new Coronavirus cases Thursday, but no additional deaths.
  The number of cases county-wide stands at 2,321 since March 14. This includes 2,181 confirmed cases and 140 probable cases.
  Officials report that 378 patients have been or are presently hospitalized among all cases, with six more patients hospitalized since Wednesday’s report.
  The death toll stands at 184, with 172 confirmed deaths and 12 that are proba
  
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• PTL Links: June 25, 2020

  25-06-2020 15:50
  
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:City of Pittsburgh Dollar Bank Cinema In The Park
  Real Estate Expert Bonnie Loya & Buddy
  What’s New Dr. Frank
  Carnegie Museums
  South Park Children’s Theater
  Arcade Comedy Theater Pride Month Event
  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 Companion
  
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• Man Sentenced To Life In Prison For Fatal Shooting He Claims His Twin Brother Committed

  25-06-2020 14:31
  
  GREENSBURG, Pa. (AP) — A western Pennsylvania man convicted of murder for a fatal shooting that he said was committed by his now-deceased twin brother has been sentenced to life in prison without parole.
  Darrelle Tolbert-McGhee, 31, of Penn Hills, also received a five-to-10 year term for a related weapons offense. He had been convicted in January by a Westmoreland County in the April 2017 slaying of Michael Wilson, 32, in downtown Jeannette.
  RELATED STORIES:Westmoreland Co. Defense Attorne
  
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• ‘We Could See Someone Break 60 This Week,’ Says Ian Baker-Finch On The Travelers Championship

  25-06-2020 14:13
  
  (CBSNewYork/CBS Local Sports) — The PGA Tour travels north to Connecticut this week for the Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands. This will be the third tournament since golf returned from its coronavirus-forced layoff. However, the Travelers will be the first of the three events to occur on its originally scheduled date. The Charles Schwab Challenge had been slated for May, and the RBC Heritage for April, before both were moved to June.
  Golf has proved somewhat adaptable to a soc
  
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• Pittsburgh Fashion Week unveils first look at its virtual lineup

  25-06-2020 14:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Organizers are planning several days of digital programming that will go live throughout the week of Sept. 21.
  
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• Report: Steelers-Cowboys Hall Of Fame Game Being Canceled

  25-06-2020 13:11
  
  CANTON, Ohio (KDKA) – According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Hall of Fame Game scheduled for August 6 between the Steelers and Cowboys is being canceled.
  The Dallas Cowboys-Pittsburgh Steelers preseason opener at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, on Aug. 6 is being canceled and the Hall of Fame's enshrinement ceremony on Aug. 8 is being postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic, league sources told ESPN.
  — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) June 25, 2020
  Schefter also r
  
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• Pittsburgh Steelers, Dallas Cowboys Agree To Move 2020 Hall Of Fame Game To Next Year

  25-06-2020 13:11
  
  CANTON, Ohio (KDKA) – The Hall of Fame Game scheduled for Aug. 6 between the Steelers and Cowboys has officially been moved to next year.The Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony is being postponed as well. It was scheduled for Aug. 8 and former Steelers Head Coach Bill Cowher and former Steelers safety Troy Polamalu were among those being enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
  The Pro Football Hall of Fame confirmed Thursday that events tied to Enshrinement Week this year will be moved
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Mostly Dry, Pleasant Day Expected

  25-06-2020 12:46
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – It will be another pleasant and dry day expected across the area with some small isolated showers over the course of the late afternoon.
  WEATHER LINKS:Current Conditions | School Delays & Closings | Local Radar | Weather App | Photos
  The area continues to be dominated by an upper trough that is keeping humid summer conditions away from Pennsylvania. The trough is impressive on satellite imagery with the dip extending from Minnesota down to southern Missouri and Kent
  
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• Third Suspect Wanted In Death Of 3-Year-Old Girl In Oakmont Turns Herself Into Police

  25-06-2020 12:27
  
  OAKMONT, Pa. (KDKA) – Alexis Herrera, the third suspect wanted in the death of 3-year-old Bella Rae Seachrist, turned herself into Allegheny County Police Headquarters on Thursday morning.The details of the abuse that Bella Rae Seachrist endured and ultimately lost her life from are both disturbing and heartbreaking.
  RELATED: Police: 3 Facing Charges In Death Of 3-Year-Old Girl Found ‘Badly Bruised And Malnourished’ In Oakmont
  Herrera is the step-mother’s sister and polic
  
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• Police Searching For Third Suspect In Death Of 3-Year-Old Girl From Oakmont

  25-06-2020 12:27
  
  OAKMONT, Pa. (KDKA) – The details of the abuse that Bella Rae Seachrist endured and ultimately lost her life from are both disturbing and heartbreaking.
  RELATED: Police: 3 Facing Charges In Death Of 3-Year-Old Girl Found ‘Badly Bruised And Malnourished’ In Oakmont
  Two people are already in custody and in jail but police are looking for a third – Alexis Herrera.Herrera is the step-mother’s sister and police describe her as a Hispanic woman, 5’6″ tall, wei
  
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• Police Arrest Third Suspect In Death Of 3-Year-Old Girl From Oakmont

  25-06-2020 12:27
  
  OAKMONT, Pa. (KDKA) – Alexis Herrera, the third suspect wanted in the death of 3-year-old Bella Rae Seachrist, turned herself into Allegheny County Police Headquarters on Thursday morning.The details of the abuse that Bella Rae Seachrist endured and ultimately lost her life from are both disturbing and heartbreaking.
  RELATED: Police: 3 Facing Charges In Death Of 3-Year-Old Girl Found ‘Badly Bruised And Malnourished’ In Oakmont
  Herrera is the step-mother’s sister and polic
  
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• 3rd Suspect Wanted In Death Of 3-Year-Old Girl In Oakmont Turns Herself Into Police

  25-06-2020 12:27
  
  OAKMONT, Pa. (KDKA) – Alexis Herrera, the third suspect wanted in the death of 3-year-old Bella Rae Seachrist, turned herself into Allegheny County Police Headquarters on Thursday morning.The details of the abuse that Bella Rae Seachrist endured and ultimately lost her life from are both disturbing and heartbreaking.
  RELATED: Police: 3 Facing Charges In Death Of 3-Year-Old Girl Found ‘Badly Bruised And Malnourished’ In Oakmont
  Herrera is the step-mother’s sister and polic
  
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• ‘Diapers Are Expensive’: Pittsburgh-Area Families In Need Wait Hours For Free Diaper Distribution Event At PPG Paints Arena

  25-06-2020 12:18
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A diaper distribution event was held near PPG Paints Arena Thursday morning. Two organizations made it happen along with support from the Pittsburgh Penguins.
  The distribution is a collaborative effort between Global Links, the Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank, Pittsburgh Penguins and the Penguins Foundation.
  This distribution is aimed at helping families of small children that may be experiencing financial hardship during the coronavirus pandemic. Diapers are not appro
  
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• Diaper Distribution Event To Take Place At PPG Paints Arena On Thursday

  25-06-2020 12:18
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Up to 1,000 cars will be able to get diapers on Thursday morning in the parking lots of PPG Paints Arena on Thursday morning.The distribution is a collaborative effort between Global Links, the Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank, Pittsburgh Penguins, and the Penguins Foundation.Parents or caregivers will be able to get one case of diapers that includes four packs of diapers and a pack of wipes.This distribution is aimed at helping families of small children that may be ex
  
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• Effort to track police use of force in Pa. would lack racial data, public transparency

  25-06-2020 12:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  The Senate on Wednesday approved a bill to require use-of-force tracking and reporting, but critics contend it falls short of broader efforts elsewhere.
  
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• State Lawmakers Pass Bill Reforming Pennsylvania State System Of Higher Education

  25-06-2020 11:01
  
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) – State lawmakers passed a bill that could potentially bring big changes to Pennsylvania State System of High Education universities.The new bill would allow PASSHE to cut costs by sharing services and possibly consolidate into “branch campuses.”That possible consolidation, however, would not cause any of the 14 universities to close.PASSHE Chancellor Daniel Greenstein said it will ensure that the schools remain affordable.
  
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• Portion of Steuben Street Shut Down Due To Water Main Break

  25-06-2020 10:46
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A portion of Steuben Street in Pittsburgh’s Elliot neighborhood is shut down due to a water main break.The portion shut down is near the intersection with Elbon.Water officials are on the scene and working to prepare the break.It is currently unknown how long these repairs will take.Stay With KDKA.com For More Details
  
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• ‘Third Quarter Of The Civil Rights Movement:’ Mayor Peduto Says More Than Just Police Reform Needed

  25-06-2020 10:08
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto says the current moment calls for more than just police reform.“I call it the third quarter of the Civil Rights Movement,” he said. “After a long, dormant halftime, we’re back.”The mayor says what Pittsburgh needs is equity and reinvestment in lower-income communities.As for the police, Peduto says there needs to be a look at training and making sure officers are engaged in the community.“And then how we d
  
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• Pittsburgh Zoo Hosting Dollar Bank Drive-In Movie Night Featuring ‘A League Of Their Own’

  25-06-2020 09:45
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Tickets will be available on Thursday for the City of Pittsburgh’s next “Dollar Bank Drive-In Movie Night.”
  On Saturday night in the Pittsburgh Zoo’s parking lot at 9:00 p.m., “A League Of Their Own” will be showing.Tickets are free and will be on sale on Thursday morning at 10:00 a.m.The movie is rated PG so it’s safe for the whole family.Tickets can be reserved on the City of Pittsburgh’s website.
  
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• Study: Pet Owners Concerned About Their Animals Experiencing Separation Anxiety As Restrictions Get Lifted

  25-06-2020 09:22
  
  PITTSBURGH (CBS LOCAL) – Many pets have gotten used to their owners being home all the time, but all that extra togetherness is changing as lockdown restrictions lift and people return to their workplaces.A recent survey by Rover.com finds 58% of pet owners are concerned about their dog experiencing separation anxiety when they go back to work.
  Veterinary behaviorist Dr. Amy Pike says it’s important to start prepping your pets in advance.She suggests owners stick to a workday routine
  
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• Nursing Home Continue To Be Hit Hard By Coronavirus Cases And Deaths

  25-06-2020 09:04
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Confirmed coronavirus cases in Pennsylvania now exceed 83,000, while there are 54 new reports of coronavirus-related deaths, many if not all of them who were residents of nursing homes or personal care homes, the state Department of Health said Wednesday.
  The department reported 495 new infections. The 54 new deaths brings the statewide total to 6,515.
  The department’s death toll for nursing homes or personal care homes rose by 57 on Wednesday as the agency rec
  
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