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• Health Experts Remind Pittsburghers To Follow Coronavirus Safety Guidelines During 4th Of July Festivities

  30-06-2020 23:55
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — If you’re thinking about putting out a food spread for your Fourth of July party, health experts recommend putting hand sanitizer on the table to encourage your guests to have good hand hygiene before they start grabbing the snacks.
  Since a lot of the popular fireworks shows in and around Pittsburgh are canceled this year, people will likely be gathering in other ways to celebrate. If that’s your plan this weekend, health experts say be smart about it.
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• Unemployment Benefits Extended To Pennsylvanians In Need

  30-06-2020 23:02
  
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — Pennsylvanians in need can receive unemployment benefits for an additional 13 weeks, state officials announced.The extended benefits are for people who run out of funds provided by unemployment compensation and federal Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation. Payments will be available starting the week of July 4.There are some limitations associated with the extended benefits. For instance, a person will receive exactly half of the benefits under the extension tha
  
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• Woodland Hills High School Superintendent Says School Environment Is ‘Less Tense, Less Aggressive’ After Removal Of Police Officers

  30-06-2020 22:54
  
  ALLEGHENY COUNTY, Pa. (KDKA) — Some school districts are talking about removing school police officers as part of the nationwide discussion of police reform.
  One local district already did that, and the superintendent says it’s working.
  Woodland Hills High School is different than the images in the news a few years ago. James Harris became superintendent in October of 2018 and says behavioral incidents are down 70 percent.
  “In speaking with students starting last year, the tone
  
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• Canon-McMillan High School Graduation Canceled After Coronavirus Exposure, Ceremony To Be Held Virtually Tonight

  30-06-2020 22:30
  
  CANONSBURG (KDKA) — Canon-McMillan School District has canceled its graduation ceremony for the Class of 2020 after people were potentially exposed to the Coronavirus during a graduation rehearsal.
  The graduation practice took place on June 29, with the ceremony scheduled for June 30 at 7 p.m. The Pennsylvania Department of Health said in a letter that anyone who attended the practice at the Canon-McMillan Stadium from 9 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. may have been exposed to COVID-19.The department
  
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• Detroit Golf Club Profile: Historic Course Faces Modern Game At Rocket Mortgage Classic

  30-06-2020 22:15
  
  (CBS Detroit/CBS Local Sports) — The history of Detroit Golf Club dates back to the 19th century. But the Club is a recent arrival to the PGA Tour, hosting its first event, the Rocket Mortgage Classic, just last year. The newly established tournament marked another first for the area. It was the first time a PGA Tour event took place within Detroit’s boundaries.
  The city of Detroit was a much different place in 1899. Henry Ford had recently constructed his first vehicle, but the city
  
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• A Volunteer ‘Sewing Squad’ Distributed More Than 55,000 Masks To Vulnerable Communities In 3 Months

  30-06-2020 22:11
  
  (CNN) — Kristina Wong is an actress and comedian known for her one-women shows. But she traded the stage for a sewing machine and formed a team of volunteers to make masks during the coronavirus pandemic.
  The artist was preparing for the debut of her new show right before the pandemic hit the US.
  “I was set to tour all over the country. The pandemic happened and I was like, ‘Oh, of course this happened.'”
  Although the tour’s postponement financially hurt Wong, she d
  
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• Indiana County Sheriff’s Office Mourning Death Of K-9 Bak

  30-06-2020 21:58
  
  INDIANA COUNTY, Pa. (KDKA) — The Indiana County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the death of K-9 Bak.
  (Photo Credit: Indiana County Sheriff’s Office/Facebook)
  On Tuesday, the sheriff’s office announced the K-9 deputy’s death.
  Bak served in narcotic detection and tracking for nine years, the sheriff’s office said.
  “It is safe to say that Bak, was the most well-known Deputy in the Indiana County Sheriff’s Office,” the Facebook post says.Bak recent
  
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• St. Clair Hospital Named One Of Nation’s Top 100 Hospitals In 2020

  30-06-2020 21:35
  
  MT. LEBANON (KDKA) — Local healthcare heroes got a little more recognition recently.St. Clair Hospital was found to be one of the nation’s top 100 hospitals by IBM Watson Health.“Hospitals, health systems and the dedicated clinicians and staff who work at these organizations have emerged as true heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic and we are grateful to be able to recognize these extraordinary leaders at this time,” said Kyu Rhee, M.D., M.P.P., Vice President and Chief Health
  
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• 24-Year-Old Man Pleads Guilty To Killing Girlfriend In DUI Crash On Brownsville Road

  30-06-2020 21:34
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A man was sentenced to at least 3 years in prison after he pleaded guilty in connection with the DUI crash that killed his girlfriend in Whitehall.
  Tyler DeGraffenreid pleaded guilty to one count of homicide by vehicle while DUI. The Allegheny County DA’s office said on Tuesday that in exchange for the guilty plea, they agreed to drop his remaining charges and give him a sentence of 3 to 6 years.
  He also pleaded guilty to a DUI that happened a month after the dead
  
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• 28th Annual Komen Pittsburgh Race For The Cure Goes Virtual

  30-06-2020 20:57
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – This year, people will be virtually racing for a cure. The 28th Annual Komen Pittsburgh Race for the Cure is going virtual this year.
  This year’s event was supposed to be held in Schenley Park back in May, but organizers postponed it until September because of the coronavirus pandemic.
  Now they’re encouraging participants to walk or run in their own neighborhoods and complete the race virtually between Sept. 13 to Sept 26.
  The Komen Pittsburgh Race is a huge
  
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• Woman Dead After Fayette Co. Trailer Fire

  30-06-2020 20:29
  
  CONELLSVILLE, Pa. (KDKA) – One woman is dead after a fire in South Connellsville.
  KDKA’s Ross Guidotti reports a 54-year-old woman has died after a fire on 1819 Fourth Street. She reportedly became trapped inside her trailer.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Jim Cahalan)
  Crews are currently on the scene. Photos show yellow tape around a damaged trailer.The cause of the fire is unknown at this time.
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• NWSL Sees Record Viewership For Challenge Cup Opening Match On CBS

  30-06-2020 20:10
  
  (CBS Local)- The National Women’s Soccer League kicked off its 2020 Challenge Cup on Saturday afternoon on CBS and the match between defending champion North Carolina Courage and Portland Thorns FC garnered the most viewers in league history.
  According to CBS Sports PR, the match drew 572,000 viewers a 201% increase over the league’s previous high for viewership.Challenge Cup Opener on CBS is Most-Watched @NWSL Match Ever pic.twitter.com/BpB9SivpFi
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• 85-Year-Old Man Killed In Washington Co. Fire

  30-06-2020 20:10
  
  WASHINGTON, Pa. (KDKA) – An 85-year-old man is dead after his home in Washington County caught on fire Tuesday morning.
  The Washington County coroner says Gary Bigler lived on McElree Road in North Franklin Township. The coroner’s report says he died in a house fire that happened around 5:45 a.m.
  Both the cause and manner of death are pending investigation. He was pronounced dead just after 7 a.m., the coroner says.
  The Pennsylvania State Police fire marshal is investigating.
  
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• ‘Why Must They Now Be Disgraced?’: Allegheny County’s Sheriff Office Highlights Fallen Officers Amid Nationwide Protests

  30-06-2020 19:55
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Allegheny County Sheriff released a letter on social media addressing the demands of recent protests, calling for people to respect officers who have fallen in the line of duty.Sheriff William P. Mullen started the letter expressing his support of calls for police reform, condemning the actions of the Minneapolis officers involved in the death of George Floyd. From there, Mullen said he “must take up” the names of 16 local police officers killed in the l
  
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• City Of Pittsburgh Says New Method Of Salting Roads Saved $1M Last Winter

  30-06-2020 19:43
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The City of Pittsburgh says its new method of salting the roads saved $1 million last winter.
  While according to the National Weather Service Pittsburgh saw much less snow last winter than the one before, the Department of Public Works says this new method saves how much salt is used per inch of snow.The Department of Public Works usually uses 917 tons of salt per inch, but utilizing new technology and a different salt mixture last winter, the department used 376 tons p
  
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• Mother Severely Burned In New Castle House Fire After Running Back Inside To Look For Her Child

  30-06-2020 18:59
  
  NEW CASTLE, Pa. (KDKA) – A woman and her kids escaped a house fire in New Castle this morning.
  It happened shortly after 5:30 a.m. Tuesday along Crawford Avenue.
  Fire officials say the family was woken up by a smoke alarm. That’s when the mom and kids got out, but the mother believed her third child was still inside.
  She ran back in, getting burned in the process.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  “The female victim we found when we got here was already outside,” said New Castle Fire
  
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• Pittsburgh Police Seeking Help To Identify, Locate Suspect In Protest That Turned Violent

  30-06-2020 18:39
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect from last month’s George Floyd protest in downtown Pittsburgh that turned violent.(Photo Credit: Pittsburgh Police)
  The DAAT task force says the man is suspected of destroying a marked police vehicle along with other individuals.Anyone with information is asked to email the DAAT task force at [email protected] or call (412) 323-7800.
  
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• ‘We Have Not Only Love, But Black Love Shown’: Miriam A. Hyman On Showtime’s ‘The Chi’

  30-06-2020 18:28
  
  (CBS Local)– Actor and musician Miriam A. Hyman is one of the many new faces on season 3 of Showtime’s series “The Chi.”
  Hyman plays Dre and she enters the fold after recently marrying Nina, who is portrayed by Tyla Abercrumbie. Dre has a lot going on with a new wife and two step kids in Kevin and Kiesha played by Alex Hibbert and Birgundi Baker. Hyman was honored to be on the Lena Waithe created series because it tackles so many important issues.
  “First off, i
  
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• Parents And Students Potentially Exposed To Coronavirus At Belle Vernon Area High School Graduation

  30-06-2020 18:28
  
  BELLE VERNON (KDKA) — Parents and students who attended the Belle Vernon Area High School Graduation for the Class of 2020 may have been exposed to the Coronavirus, according to a letter from the administration.The graduation took place on June 24, and the administration says a person who attended had a positive COVID-19 case. According to the letter, people were wearing masks and social distancing at the event. The district is directing parents and students who are concerned about potenti
  
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• Cooking Corner: Spicy ‘Chamoy’ Chicken Wings And Frozen Mint-Basil Lemonade

  30-06-2020 18:02
  
  In today’s Giant Eagle Cooking Corner, we’re thinking baseball, though all is quiet over at PNC Park for now.
  While we’re waiting for the Pirates to start their season, we can still enjoy our favorite ballpark food at home.
  Here’s award-winning chef Andrew Zimmerman of “What’s Eating America” with a concession-stand classic.Get His Sticky Spicy ‘Chamoy’ Chicken Wings Recipe
  Get His Frozen Mint-Basil Lemonade Recipe
  
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• Amy Smart On ‘DC’s Stargirl’: ‘It’s Pure Entertainment’

  30-06-2020 18:00
  
  DC’s Stargirl returns Tuesday, June 30th at 8/7c on The CW as Courtney Whitmore and company gear up for the finale of the show’s debut season. The show’s powerhouse cast including Brec Bassinger, Luke Wilson and Amy Smart have hit the ground running in season one in this modern adaptation of Geoff John’s Stargirl character who made her debut in the 1999 comic “Stars And S.T.R.I.PE.”
  CBS‘ Matt Weiss spoke to Smart about her role as Barbara, the bond with
  
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• Pa. Health Dept. Announces 618 New Coronavirus Cases, Bringing Statewide Total To 86,606

  30-06-2020 17:59
  
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 618 new cases of Coronavirus on Tuesday, in addition to 35 more deaths.
  The statewide total number of cases has risen to 86,606 since Monday’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 6,649.
  Most of the patients hospitalized are ages 65 or old
  
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• Wheeling Police Search For Missing 15-Year-Old Marlena Rose Gaito

  30-06-2020 17:12
  
  WHEELING, W. VA. (KDKA) – Police in Wheeling are looking for a missing 15-year-old girl.Police say Marlena Rose Gaito was last seen Monday afternoon on the southern end of Wheeling Island.
  WPD is seeking information on a missing person. She was last seen Monday afternoon on the southern end of Wheeling Island. If anyone has information, please call Wheeling PD at 304-234-3664. pic.twitter.com/oRCU6qOLQi
  — Wheeling, WV Police (@WheelingPolice) June 30, 2020She’s described as a w
  
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• Wheeling Police Say Missing 15-Year-Old Girl Is Found Safe

  30-06-2020 17:12
  
  WHEELING, W. VA. (KDKA) – Police in Wheeling say a 15-year-old girl reported missing has been found.Police say she was found safe and is back home.They thanked the public for help finding her.
  
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• Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Reports Over 100 New Coronavirus Cases, Breaking Daily Case Record

  30-06-2020 17:03
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Allegheny County Health Department is reporting 109 new Coronavirus cases Tuesday and no additional deaths.
  The county-wide total now stands at 2,760 since March 14. This includes 2,614 confirmed cases and 146 probable cases.
  Officials report that 393 patients have been or are presently hospitalized among all cases, with seven more patients hospitalized since Monday’s report. Of the hospitalized patients, 148 of them have needed care in the ICU, and 73 of
  
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• Steelworkers try to unionize workers at Carnegie museums

  30-06-2020 16:59 via post-gazette.com
  
  About 500 employees who work at the four Carnegie museums appear on social media to say why they want to join the United Steelworkers union.
  
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• Wolf Administration Says Pa. Small Businesses Affected By Coronavirus Pandemic Can Apply For Grants

  30-06-2020 16:12
  
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — Starting today, small businesses in Pennsylvania affected by the Coronavirus can apply for grants to offset losses brought on by the pandemic.The COVID-19 Relief Statewide Small Business Assistance program is to provide $225 million to small businesses, with an individual business to receive grants ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 if they are eligible through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act.
  “In unprecedented times, like those we are currently
  
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• PTL Links: June 30, 2020

  30-06-2020 15:32
  
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  30-06-2020 15:18
  
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• Police Investigating Early Morning Assault In Spring Hill

  30-06-2020 13:32
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Police are investigating an early morning assault that took place in Pittsburgh’s Spring Hill neighborhood.
  Pittsburgh Police officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Rhine Place after receiving reports of an assault that was taking place around 3:00 a.m. early Tuesday morning.
  When officers arrived, they found a male victim lying on the sidewalk.
  Police say he appeared to have been struck in the face as well as in the head.
  He was bleeding from the head with
  
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• Brownsville Area Schools Looking To Furlough Teachers, Support Staff

  30-06-2020 12:58
  
  BROWNSVILLE, Pa. (KDKA) — The Brownsville Area school board and administrators are looking to make major changes for the fall.
  The changes looking to be made include spreading younger students out across three schools while keeping older students at home.
  The plan also includes the layoff of teachers and staff. The administration says it is laying off teachers and support staff due to having to limit educational programs. The administration added they intend to rehire as many workers as th
  
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• Brownsville Area Schools Looking To Furlough Teachers, School Nurse

  30-06-2020 12:58
  
  BROWNSVILLE, Pa. (KDKA) — The Brownsville Area school board and administrators are looking to make major changes for the fall.
  The changes looking to be made include spreading younger students out across three schools while keeping older students at home.
  The plan also includes the layoff of teachers and a school nurse.
  “We’re in the middle of a pandemic. I don’t understand why in the world anybody would want to furlough a nurse. We need nurses right now. They’re ve
  
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• NFL Training Camps Expected To Begin On July 28

  30-06-2020 12:46
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The National Football League advised its teams that training camps are expected to begin on July 28.
  According to NFL.com, rookies and selected players will be allowed to report earlier than July 28.The @NFL advised teams that training camps are expected to begin as scheduled on July 28 with rookies and selected players permitted to report earlier. https://t.co/ZnSybQsTWD pic.twitter.com/B16LT1qMTX
  — NFL Football Operations (@NFLFootballOps) June 29, 2020The NFL s
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Hot And Humid Conditions, Extended Streak Of Hot Days Expected

  30-06-2020 12:30
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Historic heat could be heading our way.
  For today, we are looking at highs in the mid-to-upper-80s with humidity levels in the moderate range.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center)
  Rain chances appear relatively low today through the weekend so there will be little in the way of relief from the heat outside.
  Looking ahead we will see high temperatures similar to today’s high on Wednesday and Thursday.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center)
  It appears we get a surge of
  
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• ‘Potential Death Sentence’: Allegheny Co. Businesses Speak Out Against On-Site Alcohol Ban Issued By Officials

  30-06-2020 11:39
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — At five o clock Tuesday afternoon, happy hour will be no more in Allegheny County.Enforcement will begin for not allowing on-site consumption of alcohol and bars and restaurants. They can stay open and serve food or cocktails to go, but many bar owners say this won’t allow them to make any money.
  Allegheny County leaders decided something had to be done after a spike in Coronavirus cases at the end of last week.
  “The numbers went up very fast and very high,
  
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• Enforcement Of Ban On In-Person Alcohol Sales And Consumption In Allegheny Co. Set To Begin Amid Rise In Coronavirus Cases

  30-06-2020 11:39
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Enforcement of a ban of in-person alcohol sales and consumption in Allegheny County will begin later today.
  The order goes into effect at 5:00 p.m.
  For bars that just opened their doors a couple of weeks ago, some will be forced to close them again.
  A few bars around the area were trying to get rid of their inventory on Monday, not knowing when they’ll be able to reopen.
  Related stories:New Alcohol Restriction For Bars And Restaurants In Allegheny County Frustrate
  
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• Man Accused In Lincoln-Lemington Stabbing Spree Facing Homicide, Aggravated Assault Charges

  30-06-2020 11:24
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — New details have emerged in the case of a man accused of going on a stabbing spree that left one man dead.
  The suspect in this case, Melvin Banks, is facing numerous charges.
  Photo Credit: Pittsburgh Police
  The criminal complaint filed by police provides a very detailed timeline of events of what happened with the first and second victims.
  Related stories:Police: 35-Year-Old Man Arrested In Connection To 3 Lincoln-Lemington Stabbings
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• Bar owner organizes protest over Allegheny County alcohol consumption ban

  30-06-2020 11:23 via post-gazette.com
  
  “It’s not just about me and my establishment,” John Pavlik said. “It’s about every establishment in the state of Pennsylvania.”
  
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• Without selling alcohol, can restaurants stay in business?

  30-06-2020 11:16 via post-gazette.com
  
  At many restaurants, alcohol isn’t just one component of the dining experience — it’s a huge profit generator.
  
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• One Man Injured In Late Night Homewood Shooting

  30-06-2020 11:10
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Police are searching for the suspect in a late night shooting in Homewood.
  Shortly before midnight on Monday night, officers found a male victim in the parking lot outside the Frankstown Laundromat.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Brian Smithmyer)
  Police say that he had been shot in the leg and was in stable condition on the ambulance ride to the hospital.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Brian Smithmyer)
  Police are continuing to search for the gunman.
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• W. Va. Gov. Jim Justice: ‘No Point’ To Debate Axing Of Top Health Official

  30-06-2020 09:23
  
  CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice is done talking about why he pushed out a top health official during the coronavirus pandemic.
  The Republican governor deflected multiple questions Monday about the forced resignation of former public health commissioner Cathy Slemp as he continued to doubt the accuracy of the state’s virus caseload.
  Justice has vented about a possible overstating of the state’s active caseload, floating the idea that the tally could be ex
  
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• Ohio To Allow Nursing Home Outdoor Visits Starting July 20

  30-06-2020 09:06
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Outdoor visits will be allowed again at Ohio nursing homes beginning July 20.
  Republican Gov. Mike DeWine said he weighed the risk of relaxing the restriction against the importance of family visits to people’s mental well-being.
  It was announced even as spikes in COVID-19 cases were reported in two southwest Ohio counties, Hamilton and Montgomery.
  DeWine said Vice President Mike Pence shared his concern on a Monday call and has offered federal help.
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• Carrick Apartment Building Damaged By Fire

  30-06-2020 08:52
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — An apartment building in Pittsburgh’s Carrick neighborhood was damaged by fire Monday evening.
  The apartment building fire happened along Spencer Avenue.
  It took firefighters a few hours to get the flames under control.
  It’s unclear how the fire started or if anyone was hurt.
  
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• Pa. Dept. Of Conservation And Natural Resources Seeking Public Opinion On Forests

  30-06-2020 08:23
  
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has created an online survey and are asking public input to help plan the future for forestlands in Pennsylvania.
  The Department is seeking the opinions of those who visit and enjoy approximately 17 million acres of forestlands in Pennsylvania.
  A link to the online survey can be found online.
  “As the department moves forward in developing a new strategic plan, those who appreciate, work in, or recreate in P
  
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• Mother In Shock After Mentally Disabled Son Killed In Lincoln-Lemington Stabbing

  30-06-2020 05:27
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A mother is still in shock after her son was stabbed and killed in Pittsburgh.
  On Monday, Pittsburgh police say they arrested Melvin Banks in connection to three stabbings in the Lincoln-Lemington area.
  One of those victims was Greg Walker, who died Saturday.
  “I just can’t believe he’s not here. I don’t believe it,” said Christine Walker. “Greg was a very kind and warm, loving and giving person. He would never harm a fly. He would do
  
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• Study Finds Pittsburgh Among The Worst-Run Cities In America

  30-06-2020 04:17
  
  PITTSBURGH (KKDA) — Pittsburgh is among the worst-run cities in America, according to a study.
  According to WalletHub’s “Best- & Worst-Run Cities in America” Pittsburgh ranked No. 115 out of the 150 most-populated U.S. cities. Philadelphia came in at No. 135.
  WalletHub looked at the cities using six categories: financial stability, education, health, safety, economy and infrastructure/pollution.
  They then evaluated those categories using 38 relevant metrics and used a
  
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• Cinemark Theatres Changes Reopening Dates For Pittsburgh-Area Theaters

  30-06-2020 04:03
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Cinemark has changed the reopening dates for its Pittsburgh-area theaters amid the coronavirus pandemic.On its website, Cinemark says the Cinemark Robinson Township and XD, along with the Cinemark North Hills and XD, will now reopen July 24.
  They were originally slated to reopen July 3.
  Cinemark is also now saying it does not have a reopening date for the theaters in Erie, Monaca or Monroeville.
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• Cinemark Theaters Changes Reopening Dates For Pittsburgh-Area Theaters

  30-06-2020 04:03
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Cinemark has changed the reopening dates for its Pittsburgh-area theaters amid the coronavirus pandemic.On its website, Cinemark says the Cinemark Robinson Township and XD, along with the Cinemark North Hills and XD, will now reopen July 24.
  They were originally slated to reopen July 3Cinemark is also now saying it does not have a reopening date for the theaters in Erie, Monaca or Monroeville.
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• Police: 35-Year-Old Man Arrested In Connection To 3 Lincoln-Lemington Stabbings

  30-06-2020 03:09
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Police say they have arrested the suspect involved in three Lincoln-Lemington stabbings.
  On Monday, Pittsburgh police say 35-year-old Melvin Banks was arrested.UPDATE: Police have arrested Melvin Banks, 35, in connection to multiple stabbings in the Lincoln-Lemington area.https://t.co/AMtw6Q7EeR https://t.co/jOHYbTMknf
  — Pittsburgh Police (@PghPolice) June 30, 2020According to Pittsburgh Police, a person was taken to an area hospital in serious condition after bei
  
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• North Shore Burgatory Temporarily Closes After Employee Tests Positive For Coronavirus

  30-06-2020 02:38
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Burgatory on the North Shore is temporarily closed after an employee tested positive for coronavirus.The restaurant said a worker and a friend tested positive on Monday.
  The employee last worked on Thursday, and the restaurant will be closed for cleaning until Tuesday at 5 p.m.pic.twitter.com/Q5pSxxvssr
  — Burgatory Bar (@BurgatoryBar) June 29, 2020“We are taking this time to deep clean and sanitize our entire restaurant and will follow Allegheny County Healt
  
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