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• Report: Pirates Have Had ‘Some Positive COVID-19 Tests Organizationally’

  04-07-2020 23:04
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pirates Manager Derek Shelton said on Saturday that the Pirates have had some positive COVID-19 cases.According to the Post-Gazette’s Jason Mackey, the manager could not divulge any other details.
  Derek Shelton said the Pirates "organizationally" have had some positive COVID-19 tests. Says he can't divulge more than that.
  — Jason Mackey (@JMackeyPG) July 4, 2020
  Mackey also reported that Shelton said due to the Allegheny County mandate not allowing gathering
  
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• Pirates Manager Derek Shelton Says They Have Had Some Positive COVID-19 Tests

  04-07-2020 23:04
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pirates Manager Derek Shelton said on Saturday that the Pirates have had some positive COVID-19 cases.“Organizationally we’ve had some positive results,” Shelton said. “That’s as far as I can go”.Derek Shelton said today the Pirates have had some positive COVID-19 results. He wouldn't comment any further @RichieWalsh
  — Rich Walsh KDKA (@RichieWalsh) July 4, 2020Shelton said "Organizationally we've had some positive results. That
  
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• Governor Wolf: ‘Wearing Masks Gives Us More Freedom’

  04-07-2020 22:26
  
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) – On the Fourth of July holiday, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf reminded Pennsylvanians that wearing masks would provide them with more freedom to do the things they love.“This Independence Day I ask all Pennsylvanians and all those visiting our state to mask up to help stop the spread of COVID-19 and allow everyone to continue to enjoy the freedom we associate with our country and our commonwealth,” Gov. Wolf said in a statement. “We have made great str
  
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• Local Family Donates Mobile Home To Vietnam War Veteran

  04-07-2020 21:26
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A local veteran got a special surprise just in time for the Fourth of July.A local family donated a mobile home to a Vietnam War veteran who served in the United States Army. The Veterans Leadership Program moved the veteran, Mike, into his new home this week.
  Welcome Home Veteran Mike!
  A local family generously donated a beautiful mobile home to VLP for one of our Veterans. This week, VLP staff moved Vietnam Veteran Mike, who bravely served in the United States Army, i
  
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• Three Firefighters Injured While Battling Fire Overnight

  04-07-2020 21:24
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Three firefighters were injured while fighting a three-alarm fire on Madiera Street overnight.The fire started as a two-alarm fire at 11:25 p.m. on Friday. Heavy flames were seen from the second floor of the residence on fire, according to Public Safety.One firefighter fell 10 feet off a ladder and injured his head. Medics treated him at the scene, and he was conscious at the time before he was transported to a local hospital. Another firefighter fell through a hole in
  
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• Man shot in Arlington

  04-07-2020 21:06 via post-gazette.com
  
  Police were notified via Shotspotter of multiple rounds fired in the 2900 block of Arlington Ave just before 1 p.m.
  
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• Police Investigating After Man’s Shoulder Was Shot

  04-07-2020 20:55
  
  MT. OLIVER (KDKA) — A man was shot in the shoulder this afternoon, according to Pittsburgh Police.Pittsburgh Police say they received a Sharpspotter alert for rounds fired on the 2900 block of Arlington Avenue around 1 p.m. Saturday. The victim stopped by the Mt. Oliver Police station and took himself to a local hospital.Pittsburgh Police are investigating.Stay with KDKA as we follow this developing story.
  
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• Trump supporters hold Fourth of July boat parade, clash with counter-protesters on North Shore

  04-07-2020 20:50 via post-gazette.com
  
  The two groups met on the North Shore around 1 p.m. and at times confronted each other across the North Shore Riverwalk.
  
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• Public Safety Warns Residents About Dangers Of Setting Off Fireworks Following Multiple Tree Fires Last Night

  04-07-2020 20:50
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pittsburgh Public Safety Department is warning residents about the dangers of setting off their own fireworks this Fourth of July.According to Public Safety, at least four trees were set ablaze in the Pittsburgh region by errant “bottle rockets and cherry bombs” on Friday. The Fireworks Task Force responded to 104 complaints about fireworks just last night.“Remember, even though some consumer fireworks are now legal, there are several restrictions
  
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• President Trump supporters hold Fourth of July boat parade, clash with counter-protesters on North Shore

  04-07-2020 20:50 via post-gazette.com
  
  The two groups met on the North Shore around 1 p.m. and at times confronted each other across the North Shore Riverwalk.
  
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• Washington, Greene Counties’ Covered Bridge Festival Canceled

  04-07-2020 20:23
  
  WASHINGTON/GREENE COUNTIES (KDKA) — This year’s Covered Bridge Festival in Washington and Greene Counties has been canceled.Organizers say the event has been canceled due to Coronavirus concerns. It was originally scheduled for September 19 and 20 of 2020. That festival usually attracts about 20,000 visitors.
  
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• A 24-Year-Old Coronavirus Survivor Is Celebrating A Different Kind Of Independence This July Fourth

  04-07-2020 19:40
  
  (CNN) — On Saturday, as people across the country celebrate America’s independence, Shakell Avery will celebrate a different kind of freedom.
  Freedom from Covid-19.
  “It feels amazing,” Avery told CNN. “After knowing what all I’ve been through, it’s still kind of hard to wrap my mind around. But I’m very thankful and grateful that I’m still here.”
  Avery, who turns 24 on July 4, recently returned home after spending 76 days in a Kansas ho
  
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• Pa. Health Dept. Reports 634 New Coronavirus Cases, Bringing Statewide Total To 89,375

  04-07-2020 18:09
  
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 634 new cases of Coronavirus on Saturday, in addition to three more deaths.
  The statewide total number of cases has risen to 89,375 since Friday’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 6,749.
  Most of the patients hospitalized are ages 65 or
  
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• Late night fire in Homewood injures three firefighters

  04-07-2020 17:09 via post-gazette.com
  
  At 11:25 p.m., firefighters responded to a call of a structure fire on the 7900 block of Madiera St.
  
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• Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Reports 150 New Coronavirus Cases As County Total Climbs To 3,263

  04-07-2020 17:04
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Allegheny County Health Department is reporting 150 new Coronavirus cases Saturday and no additional deaths.
  The county-wide total now stands at 3,430 since March 14. There are 3,263 confirmed cases and 167 probable cases.
  “Wearing masks, washing your hands and maintaining physical distance from others is absolutely essential to keep our community safe – now more than ever,” the county health department said. “Please limit travel and errands
  
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• Protesters Gather To Protest Trump Boat Parade In Pittsburgh

  04-07-2020 16:46
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A local Fourth of July celebration has taken a partisan turn in Pittsburgh.Trump Team PA and Women for Trump have organized a boat parade to celebrate Independence Day and President Donald Trump. The parade is supposed to start at 11 a.m. Saturday below the Hot Metal Bridge on the Monongahela River. The parade will reportedly go up from the Monongahela River to the Ohio River and then up the Allegheny River.“This will be a PEACEFUL & NON-Confrontational celebr
  
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• ‘No KKK, No Fascist USA’: Protesters Gather To Protest Trump Boat Parade In Pittsburgh

  04-07-2020 16:46
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A local Fourth of July celebration has taken a partisan turn in Pittsburgh.Trump Team PA and Women for Trump have organized a boat parade to celebrate Independence Day and President Donald Trump. The parade is supposed to start at 11 a.m. Saturday below the Hot Metal Bridge on the Monongahela River. The parade will reportedly go up from the Monongahela River to the Ohio River and then up the Allegheny River.“This will be a PEACEFUL & NON-Confrontational celebr
  
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• ‘No KKK, No Fascist USA’: Anti-Trump Protesters And Pro-Trump Supporters Clash On The North Shore During Ongoing Trump Boat Parade

  04-07-2020 16:46
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A local Fourth of July celebration has taken a partisan turn in Pittsburgh.Trump Team PA and Women for Trump have organized a boat parade to celebrate Independence Day and President Donald Trump. The parade is supposed to start at 11 a.m. Saturday below the Hot Metal Bridge on the Monongahela River. The parade will reportedly go up from the Monongahela River to the Ohio River and then up the Allegheny River.“This will be a PEACEFUL & NON-Confrontational celebr
  
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• Every Dog Year Isn’t Equal To 7 Human Years, Researchers Now Say

  04-07-2020 15:57
  
  (CNN) — How do you compare a dog’s age to that of a person? A popular method says you should multiply the dog’s age by 7 to compute how old Fido is in “human years.”
  But new research published Thursday in the Cell Systems journal debunks that method. And that’s because the scientists behind a new study say dogs and humans don’t age at the same rate.
  Researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine have developed a new formula that
  
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• Smoking no longer permitted inside Meadows casino

  04-07-2020 15:44 via post-gazette.com
  
  The casino said that the policy change was made by order of the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board and Pennsylvania Department of Health.
  
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• Two Vehicle Accident Kills One, Closes Route 217

  04-07-2020 14:21
  
  DERRY TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — A two-vehicle accident in Derry Township killed one person and closed Route 217, according to dispatchers.The crash occurred around 7:18 a.m. Saturday near Pizza Barn Road. The roadway is still closed, and the coroner is still at the scene as of 8:10 this morning.Stay with KDKA as we follow this developing story.
  
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• Meadows Racetrack And Casino Now A Smoke-Free Facility

  04-07-2020 13:34
  
  WASHINGTON, Pa. (KDKA) — The Meadows Racetrack and Casino in Washington, Pa. is now a 100% smoke-free facility.
  The news was announced in a Facebook post late Friday night.
  The Meadows says that smoking will now be prohibited inside all areas of the casino.
  The PA Gaming Control Board and the PA Department of Health ordered this, according to the Meadows.
  The Meadows also reports that smoking lounges located outdoors will be available.
  
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• 'Independence Day deserves fireworks': Communities find creative ways to celebrate the holiday

  04-07-2020 13:30 via post-gazette.com
  
  Families enjoy the Fayette County’s annual fireworks display, “BOOM! Fireworks Over Fayette” in the parking lot of the Uniontown Mall on Sunday, June 28, 2020 in Uniontown.(Lily LaRegina/Post-Gazette)
   
  
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• Pollinators welcome at Pitt, a new Bee Campus USA member

  04-07-2020 13:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  “Every day we are working to make the university a healthier and more sustainable place to learn and thrive,” says student Brandon Brewster
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Heat Wave Lasting Through End Of Week

  04-07-2020 12:32
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — It’s going to be another repeat of yesterday!
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center)
  Hot, hazy, and humid are the key words for the next 7 days.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center)
  We will stay dry with plenty of sunshine so stay hydrated, put on sunscreen, and water your lawns.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center)
  REMINDER: If it’s too hot for you it’s too hot for your pets.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  There’s a very small chance for a stray shower to pop
  
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• Hey Ray! Aphelion And The Earth’s Proximity To The Sun

  04-07-2020 12:25
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — When you are roasting a marshmallow on the fire, the closer you get to the fire with the marshmallow, the more the marshmallow gets cooked.
  The Sun, the hot star in the middle of our solar system has a much different relationship with Earth, though.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  We all know that the Sun is the center of our solar system, and the planets revolve around it.
  It takes the Earth one year to make its trip around the sun, but did you know that the Earth’s path ar
  
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• Pittsburgh Fireworks Task Force To Crack Down On Illegal Fireworks This July 4th Weekend

  04-07-2020 11:17
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — With many fireworks shows around the country having been canceled due to the Coronavirus pandemic, safety officials are concerned there will be a spike in fireworks-related injuries this summer.
  With most shows cancelled across the area, the City of Pittsburgh is asking people to avoid creating their own spectacle at home.
  Fireworks-related complaints in the city have increased nearly 400% from last year.
  From Thursday into Friday, Pittsburgh Public Safety received 85 c
  
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• Woman Shot In Leg Along Spring Street In Arlington

  04-07-2020 09:05
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A woman was shot in the leg in Pittsburgh’s Arlington neighborhood on Friday evening.
  Pittsburgh Police officers responded to a Shotspotter notification in the 2100 block of Spring street just after 6:00 p.m.
  Officers arrived at the scene and learned that a female victim had been shot in the leg.
  The victim told police that she was walking along Spring Street with her boyfriend.
  It was then that the victim and her boyfriend heard gunshots and realized she had been
  
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• Meadows Casino Racetrack Suspending On-Site Betting

  04-07-2020 08:46
  
  WASHINGTON, Pa. (KDKA) — The Meadows Casino Racetrack Hotel announced it will be temporarily suspending on-site betting.
  Friday was the last day that on-site betting for its horse races was allowed.
  Live racing will continue as scheduled.
  The public will not be allowed in attendance at the racetrack.
  Bets will be allowed to be made online.
  
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• Health Officials Reminding Importance Of Food Safety During Picnic And BBQ Season

  04-07-2020 08:38
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — With many of us spending more time outdoors to maintain social distancing during the pandemic, health experts are reminding everyone about the importance of food safety if you’re picnicking or barbecuing.
  The CDC estimates 48 million people in the U.S. get sick from foodborne illnesses every year and 3,000 people die.
  Health officials caution foodborne illnesses spike this time of year, in part because of the hotter temperatures.
  Dr. Mindy Brashears oversees food
  
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• Police Respond To Juvenile Shot In Pittsburgh’s Northview Heights

  04-07-2020 08:30
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A juvenile male was shot in the torso in Pittsburgh’s Northview Heights neighborhood on Friday.
  Shortly after 4:00 p.m, Pittsburgh Police responded to a 911 call of a male who had been shot along Mount Pleasant Road.
  After arriving on scene, officers found a juvenile in an upstairs bedroom of a home with a gunshot wound to the torso.
  While on the scene, officers applied first aid and packed the wound.
  The victim was transported by paramedics to a local a hospital.
  
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• One Man Killed, 11-Year Old Hospitalized In Lawrence County Crash

  04-07-2020 07:51
  
  LAWRENCE COUNTY, Pa. (KDKA) — A man is dead and an 11-year old has been hospitalized following a crash in Lawrence County on Friday.
  Neshannock Police say a car on Maitland Lane was hit by a motorcycle as it turned.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  The motorcycle driver was pronounced dead at the scene.
  The 11-year old was a passenger and was taken to a New Castle hospital before being flown to Pittsburgh.
  Their condition is unknown at this time.
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• Pittsburgh Pirates Pitcher Joe Musgrove Makes Point To Wear A Mask As Often As Possible

  04-07-2020 07:30
  
  PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Joe Musgrove says he doesn’t like wearing a mask any more than his teammates but feels it is necessary to help keep everyone “safe.”
  Musgrove is making it a point to wear his mask as often as he can while working out with the rest of the Pirates at PNC Park.
  Musgrove says he understands wearing a face covering isn’t popular with everyone but stressed he feels it’s important for everyone to do it so the focus can be
  
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• Erie Animal Shelter Performs Emergency Surgery On Kitten With Collar Grown Into Her Neck

  04-07-2020 04:13
  
  ERIE, Pa. (KDKA) — An animal shelter in Erie is taking care of a kitten that had a collar embedded into her neck.
  (Photo Credit: The ANNA Shelter Animal Cruelty Divison/Facebook)
  The ANNA Shelter Animal Cruelty Division said the stray kitten was brought in with a collar grown into her neck. The collar had to be removed during emergency surgery, the shelter says.
  The kitten is about 7 months old and has black hair. The staff named her Milani and she is now recovering.“Someone put the
  
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• ‘He’s Got Big Blue Eyes’: Gerrit Cole And Wife, Amy, Welcome Baby Caden To Family

  04-07-2020 03:48
  
  NEW YORK (AP/KDKA) — The Fourth of July holiday was extra sweet for former Pittsburgh Pirate Gerrit Cole.
  On Friday, Cole announced his wife, Amy, gave birth on Tuesday to their first child.
  Caden Gerrit Cole weighed in at 7 pounds, 13 ounces.
  “He’s a good mix of his dad and his mom,” Cole said. “He’s absolutely adorable. He’s got big blue eyes and gosh, I just can’t stop staring at him.”
  On Father’s Day, Amy posted a heartfelt message
  
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• Living Room Sports: Former Steelers Willie Parker And Max Starks Reminisce About Time In Pittsburgh

  04-07-2020 03:00
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Former Steelers Willie Parker and Max Starks joined KDKA’s Bob Pompeani and Rich Walsh on Friday’s edition of “Living Room Sports.”
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  Parker retired in 2012 but is still around football.“I’m transitioning over to coaching,” Parker said. “I coached high school ball for a little bit, but I’m pretty much transitioning over to coaching Pop Warner. My son, he’s 5, so I want to be there for him and
  
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• Peaceful Black Lives Matter Protest Held In Mt. Lebanon

  04-07-2020 02:34
  
  MT. LEBANON, Pa. (KDKA) — A peaceful Black Live Matter protest was held Friday in Mt. Lebanon.
  They urged the community to stop being a bystander to racial injustice.
  “There are a lot of people here that can easily say it isn’t their problem. So we need to show that it is everyone’s problem,” said Ellie Greenbaum, a student at Mt. Lebanon High School.
  Some Mt. Lebanon students were among the proters. They say racial equality is important to their future.
  
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• Police In Riot Gear Disperse Protesters In Pittsburgh During Rally To Support Black LGBTQIA Community

  04-07-2020 02:10
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Tensions ran high at a small, peaceful protest in Uptown late Friday afternoon.
  Pittsburgh police declared an unlawful assembly and used riot gear after protesters blocked traffic.
  The group of about 100 people began at Freedom Corner in the Hill District just before 5 p.m. for a rally in honor of the Black LGBTQIA community.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA’s Shelby Cassese)
  “We can’t feel safe if there’s too much violence or violence against our very existe
  
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• ‘As A Mother, I Wanted To Hurt Him:’ Man Arrested After Allegedly Terrorizing Westmoreland Co. Neighborhood

  04-07-2020 02:03
  
  DERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) – A local man is in jail, accused of trying to get two teenagers to have sex with him. Neighbors say he also exposed himself and took off in an SUV down the street.
  According to people living on Murtha Way outside of Derry, Eric Armstrong has not been welcome in the neighborhood for some time.“He’s been banned from the property since 2012,” says eyewitness Mary Remaley.But state police and witnesses say the 31-year-old returned and went on a tea
  
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• ‘We’re Just Hopeful That People Get The Message’: County Hopes New Measures Will Stem Coronavirus Spike And ‘That People Get The Message’

  04-07-2020 01:36
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Shutting down bars and restaurants for in-person operations and limiting the size of gatherings and events was an action the county was loathe to take. But after a week of elevated new cases, the COVID numbers have spiked to alarming levels for the second straight day. There were 233 cases Thursday and 177 Friday.
  “It’s frustrating because in this region, in Southwestern Pennsylvania and Allegheny County, had been doing very well. Our numbers had remained ve
  
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• ‘We’re Just Hopeful That People Get The Message’: Allegheny County Hopes New Measures Will Stem Coronavirus Spike

  04-07-2020 01:36
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Shutting down bars and restaurants for in-person operations and limiting the size of gatherings and events was an action the county was loathe to take. But after a week of elevated new cases, the COVID numbers have spiked to alarming levels for the second straight day. There were 233 cases Thursday and 177 Friday.
  “It’s frustrating because in this region, in Southwestern Pennsylvania and Allegheny County, had been doing very well. Our numbers had remained ve
  
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• Young Girl Saves $150 To Buy Much-Needed Supplies For Pennsylvania Animal Shelter

  04-07-2020 01:31
  
  Erie, Pa. (KDKA) — A young girl saved $150 and bought an animal shelter in Erie much-needed supplies.
  (Photo Credit: The ANNA Shelter/Facebook)
  On Friday, The ANNA Shelter said Allana Baden saved her money to help the shelter.
  She bought food, cat litter, toys and other supplies for the animals.
  “We would like everyone to help us give a big, special thank you to Allana Baden. This sweet young lady generously saved up her hard earned money of $150.00 and bought the shelter animals a t
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Today Was The Hottest It’s Been Since 2018

  04-07-2020 01:08
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Temps in Pittsburgh today were the hottest since September of 2018.
  The National Weather Services says today’s temperature of 91 degrees is the highest since 94 degrees on Sept. 4 of 2018. https://t.co/N9UFrqVRCE
  — Kristin Emery (@KristinEmery) July 3, 2020And there’s plenty more where that came from. KDKA Meteorologist Kristin Emery says it’s going to be hot, hot, hot!We are in the upper 80s and lower 90s across the region again Friday and it&rs
  
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• Police In Riot Gear Disperse Protesters In Pittsburgh During Rally To Support Black LGBTQ+ Community

  04-07-2020 00:40
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Police in riot gear dispersed protesters during a rally for the Black LGBTQ+ community.
  On Friday, the group of about 100 people gathered at Freedom Corner before walking toward PPG Paints Area.
  Organizers and community leaders in the group reminded everyone to keep their masks on and stay at least an arm’s length apart.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA’s Shelby Cassese)
  The group later split, with half the group heading back to Freedom Corner. The other half remained in
  
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• Organizer Of July 4th ‘Trump Boat Parade’ In Pittsburgh Expects Thousands

  04-07-2020 00:18
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – An organizer of a “Trump Boat Parade” in Pittsburgh says she’s expecting thousands of people, though county officials have ordered events with over 25 attendees to be canceled as coronavirus cases surge.
  Tricia Cunningham, one of the “4th of July Trump Boat Parade & Salute To First Responders” organizers, says as of Thursday evening about 12,000 people and 283 boats had registered online for the event, though she doesn’t know how
  
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• Police In Riot Gear Meet Protesters In Pittsburgh During Rally To Support Black LGBTQ+ Community

  04-07-2020 00:10
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A protest to rally for the Black LGBTQ+ community is making its way through Pittsburgh.
  On Friday, the group of about 100 gathered at Freedom Corner before walking toward PPG Paints Area.Organizers and community leaders in the group reminded everyone to keep masks on and stay at least an arm’s length apart.(Photo Credit: KDKA’s Shelby Cassese)
  The group later split, with half the group heading back to Freedom Corner. The other half remained, and police in ri
  
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• Police In Riot Gear Meet Protesters In Downtown Pittsburgh

  04-07-2020 00:08
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A protest to rally for the Black LGBTQ+ community is making its way through downtown Pittsburgh.
  On Friday, the group gathered at Freedom Corner before moving toward PPG Paints Area.Organizers and community leaders in the group reminded everyone to keep masks on and stay at least an arm’s length apart.The group later split it, with half the group heading back to Freedom Corner. The other half remained, and police in riot gear showed up.
  The police told the group t
  
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• July 4th, 2020: Celebrations, Protests, Social Distance Mark An Independence Day Like None Other

  04-07-2020 00:04
  
  Norm Elrod, CBS Local
  The upcoming July 4th holiday may prove to be a symbolic turning point in our nation’s history, much as that fateful day almost 250 years ago. The country continues to fight the coronavirus, even as much of the world contains it. Effects from that battle are still rippling through the economy, with businesses limited and millions out of work.
  Along with these twin catastrophes comes a long-overdue reckoning on racial inequality. It was set off by the killing of a Blac
  
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