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• Pittsburgh Police Working To Identify 2 Men Suspected Of Vandalizing Restaurant During East Liberty Protest

  07-07-2020 23:25
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pittsburgh Police are trying to identify two men accused of vandalizing a restaurant during an East Liberty protest.
  Police released the photos on Tuesday, asking for help identifying the two.DAAT investigators seek the public's help to identify the two males in these photos.
  They're suspected of vandalizing Patron Mexican Grill on Centre Ave. at S. Highland Ave. during the June 1 protests in East Liberty.
  Info? Call (412) 323-7800 or email [email protected] pic.twi
  
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• Pittsburgh Police Working To Identify For 2 Men Suspected Of Vandalizing Restaurant During East Liberty Protest

  07-07-2020 23:23
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pittsburgh Police are trying to identify two men accused of vandalizing a restaurant during an East Liberty protest.
  Police released the photos on Tuesday, asking for help identifying the two.DAAT investigators seek the public's help to identify the two males in these photos.
  They're suspected of vandalizing Patron Mexican Grill on Centre Ave. at S. Highland Ave. during the June 1 protests in East Liberty.
  Info? Call (412) 323-7800 or email [email protected] pic.twi
  
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• Flash Flood Warnings Issued For Southwestern Pennsylvania Counties

  07-07-2020 22:40
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Severe weather is moving through western Pennsylvania.
  Two severe thunderstorm warnings now for these two cells through 5pm.. One affecting central Butler and the other W Butler, E Beaver and the corner of Lawrence County @KDKA pic.twitter.com/h5Pf0uv6GA
  — Kristin Emery (@KristinEmery) July 7, 2020On Tuesday, the National Weather Service issued flash flood warnings for Allegheny, Washington and Beaver counties until 9 p.m.
  The NWS says the warnings are for west-ce
  
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• Flash Flood Warning Issued For Southwestern Pennsylvania Counties

  07-07-2020 22:40
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Severe weather is moving through western Pennsylvania.
  Two severe thunderstorm warnings now for these two cells through 5pm.. One affecting central Butler and the other W Butler, E Beaver and the corner of Lawrence County @KDKA pic.twitter.com/h5Pf0uv6GA
  — Kristin Emery (@KristinEmery) July 7, 2020On Tuesday, the National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for Allegheny, Washington and Beaver counties until 9 p.m.
  The NWS says the warnings are for west-c
  
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• Severe Thunderstorm Warnings Issued In 3 Southwestern Pennsylvania Counties

  07-07-2020 22:35
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Severe weather is moving through western Pennsylvania.
  Two severe thunderstorm warnings now for these two cells through 5pm.. One affecting central Butler and the other W Butler, E Beaver and the corner of Lawrence County @KDKA pic.twitter.com/h5Pf0uv6GA
  — Kristin Emery (@KristinEmery) July 7, 2020On Tuesday, the National Weather Service announced severe thunderstorm warnings for Beaver, Lawrence and Butler counties until 5 p.m.
  The warnings include northeastern B
  
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• Severe Thunderstorm Warnings Issued For Southwestern Pennsylvania Counties

  07-07-2020 22:35
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Severe weather is moving through western Pennsylvania.
  Two severe thunderstorm warnings now for these two cells through 5pm.. One affecting central Butler and the other W Butler, E Beaver and the corner of Lawrence County @KDKA pic.twitter.com/h5Pf0uv6GA
  — Kristin Emery (@KristinEmery) July 7, 2020On Tuesday, the National Weather Service announced a severe thunderstorm warning for Washington County until 5:45 p.m.Officials say the warning is for northwestern Washi
  
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• Allegheny Co. Leaders Hope To Release New Coronavirus Order Tomorrow

  07-07-2020 22:34
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Allegheny County Health Department Director Dr. Debra Bogen may issue a new order tomorrow to help mitigate the spread of coronavirus as the county has seen several days of triple digit new coronavirus cases.At a press conference Tuesday, Dr. Bogen says she hopes to issue a new order and is considering limiting event sizes, as well as and addressing food and beverage service.“I hope to release a new order by later tomorrow afternoon,” says Dr. Bogen. “
  
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• County Leaders Say State Will Close Indoor Dining In Westmoreland And Beaver Counties

  07-07-2020 22:25
  
  WASHINGTON COUNTY, Pa. (KDKA) — Washington County commissioners confirm that the state will announce targeted mitigation efforts for several counties in southwestern Pennsylvania.
  The announcement is expected to come on Wednesday, and it will impact the restaurant industry, as well as the number of people allowed to gather in a group.
  County leaders tell KDKA’s Nicole Ford that the state will close indoor dining in Westmoreland County for two weeks starting Thursday.County leaders al
  
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• Washington Co. Commissioners: State Will Announce Targeted Mitigation Efforts For Several Southwestern Pa. Counties

  07-07-2020 22:22
  
  WASHINGTON COUNTY, Pa. (KDKA) — Washington County commissioners confirm that the state will announce targeted mitigation efforts for several counties in southwestern Pennsylvania.
  The announcement is expected to come on Wednesday, and it will impact the restaurant industry, as well as the number of people allowed to gather in a group.
  Last week amid a surge in coronavirus cases, the Allegheny County Health Department announced a one-week closure of bars, restaurants and casinos and halting
  
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• 11 Positions Cut As Catholic Diocese Of Pittsburgh Reorganizes In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic

  07-07-2020 21:47
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh is reorganizing in response to coronavirus, and 11 positions are being cut.Bishop David Zubik announced Tuesday that the diocese is reorganizing pastoral staff and relocating central administration operations.There will be 11 positions eliminated and two others will have reduced hours.Diocesan operations will move from the Pastoral Center on Boulevard of the Allies downtown to St. Paul Seminary campus five miles away.The diocese says i
  
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• City Of Pittsburgh Unable To Open Cooling Centers This Summer Due To Coronavirus

  07-07-2020 21:45
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Because of the coronavirus pandemic, the City of Pittsburgh is unable to open their senior centers to the public as cooling shelters.
  The city is in the middle of a stretch of uncomfortably warm summer weather.
  KDKA Meteorologist Ron Smiley says Monday was the hottest day yet with the high hitting 94 degrees in Pittsburgh. Temperatures in the 90s are on tap for today too, and then through the rest of the week.
  During stretches of heat, the city usually opens its senior
  
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• ‘There Are Always Two Sides To The Story And Then There’s The Truth’: Keith David On ‘NCIS: New Orleans’

  07-07-2020 21:40
  
  (CBS Local)– Keith David has been in a lot of great movies and TV shows during his storied Hollywood career, but few have been as important and timely as his appearance on CBS’s “NCIS: New Orleans.”
  The 3x Emmy Award winner appeared on episode 17 of the show’s sixth season called “Biased” in March. In the episode, a White New Orleans police officer shoots a Black Navy officer in the middle of a party. David’s character Gene Holloway is a Black New
  
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• LGBTQIA+ Commission And Black Pittsburgh Matters: City Council Unanimously Passes 2 Bills

  07-07-2020 21:17
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – City council unanimously passed two bills today to make Pittsburgh more inclusive and provide opportunities for certain communities.
  One bill will help make the city more inclusive and the other will provide additional opportunities for African American communities.
  Council agreed on the bill that would create an 11 person LGBTQIA+ commission. That group will develop plans and address challenges. It will also allow them to connect more with residents and services in Pit
  
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• FISA grants address systemic racism, women, people with disabilities

  07-07-2020 21:06 via post-gazette.com
  
  The philanthropy approved grants totaling more than $250,000 that include $55,000 to help people with disabilities cope with the pandemic.
  
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• Presque Isle State Park Sees 25,000 More Visitors Over July 4th Weekend Than Last Year

  07-07-2020 20:33
  
  ERIE, Pa. (KDKA) – Presque Isle State Park saw about 25,000 more people than it did last year over the Fourth of July weekend.Between July 3 and July 5, there were 107,598 visitors at Presque Isle, Erie News Now reports. That’s reportedly 25,295 more people than last year during that same weekend stretch.
  When visiting a #PAStateParks beach, if you cannot maintain 6 feet from others not within your household, you must wear a mask.#MaskUpPA #RecreateResponsibly pic.twitter.com/Mk8C4q8
  
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• Unhealthy smog accompanies heat wave

  07-07-2020 20:32 via post-gazette.com
  
  Three Allegheny County Health Department monitors register high ground-level ozone readings with more high readings likely
  
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• Pa. Health Dept. Announces Large Jump In New Coronavirus Cases At 995, Statewide Total Climbs To 91,299

  07-07-2020 19:53
  
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 995 new cases of Coronavirus on Tuesday.
  The statewide total number of cases has risen to 91,299 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 6,787.
  Most of the patients hospitalized are ages 65 or older, and most of the deaths have
  
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• Temperature Screenings, Disinfecting, Masks And More: Team With Pittsburgh Catholic Diocese Drawing Up Principles For Reopening

  07-07-2020 19:47
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pittsburgh Catholic Diocese says its new COVID-19 Educational Planning Team is working toward a safe and responsible reopening plan for the start of the 2020-2021 school year.
  After reviewing coronavirus research, surveying parents and teachers and looking at other reopening measures, the team today released several principles on which the plan will be based.
  They include – daily temperature screenings for students and staff, daily cleaning and disinfecting of
  
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• Man Killed In Armstrong Co. Crash, Speed Believed To Be A Factor

  07-07-2020 19:41
  
  SOUTH BEND TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) – A man was killed after a crash in Armstrong County early Tuesday morning.
  The Armstrong County Coroner’s Office says 29-year-old David Brown from Clymer, Indiana County was killed in the accident that happened just before 2 a.m.
  The coroner’s office says he was heading west on State Route 156 and had just passed Gobblers Run Road when his Nissan Altima hit the guardrails, then went about 300 feet before coming to a stop.
  He was pronounced dead
  
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• Tech Company Hosts Challenge For Girls To Develop App

  07-07-2020 18:54
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — CGI, a local technology company, hosted a contest for girls in public schools to develop their own app call “The CGI IT Girl Challenge.”
  The challenge started a year ago as an idea pitched to CGI by Nicole Swan, the CGI IT Girl Program Lead. The idea grew then into mentoring young girls in their schools on mobile app development. Mentoring was later moved to remote mentoring when COVID-19 hit the area.
  CGI partnered with teachers to create teams of 2-4 girls
  
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• Pennsylvania’s Mandatory Mask Order Applies To Schools

  07-07-2020 18:31
  
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) – The mandatory mask order applies to schools, according to guidelines updated by the state.The order, signed by Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine last week, does apply to children and adults in school, the Department of Education said yesterday.This is what guidance from the state says:“This Order applies to all individuals while in school entities, including public K-12 schools, brick and mortar and cyber charter schools, private and parochial schools, career
  
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• State may impose ‘targeted mitigation’ in southwestern counties

  07-07-2020 17:47 via post-gazette.com
  
  Pennsylvania Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine called five southwest counties Tuesday to warn them of possible new restrictions because of rise in COVID-19 cases
   
  
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• State may impose 'targeted mitigation' in southwest counties

  07-07-2020 17:47 via post-gazette.com
  
  Pennsylvania Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine called five southwest counties Tuesday to warn them of possible new restrictions because of rise in COVID-19 cases
  
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• Pa. sees highest single-day increase of COVID-19 cases since early May

  07-07-2020 17:47 via post-gazette.com
  
  In Allegheny County, six new deaths were reported along with 204 new positive cases.
  
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• Allegheny County virus deaths jump by 6 — highest in nearly two months

  07-07-2020 17:47 via post-gazette.com
  
  The single-day increase in positive cases was over 200 for the third time in a week.
  
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• Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Confirms Another Day With Over 200 More Coronavirus Cases, And 6 New Deaths

  07-07-2020 17:06
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Allegheny County Health Department is reporting 204 new Coronavirus cases Tuesday and six additional deaths.
  The county-wide total now stands at 3,979 since March 14. There are 3,798 confirmed cases and 181 probable cases.
  Officials report that 423 patients have been or are presently hospitalized among all cases, that’s seven more patients hospitalized since Monday’s report.
  The death toll has risen to 194, with 182 confirmed deaths and 12 are probable.
  
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• PTL Links: July 7, 2020

  07-07-2020 16:23
  
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:Nutritionist Jackie Hale
  Real Estate Expert Bonnie Loya & Buddy
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  CDC Information on Coronavirus
  Pa. Health Dept. Information on Coronavirus
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  CCI Puppy Cam!
  PTL Puppy Penguin on Facebook
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• Muirfield Village Golf Club Profile: Jack Nicklaus’s ‘Total Vision’

  07-07-2020 15:50
  
  (CBS Pittsburgh/CBS Local) — Muirfield Village Golf Club will host the PGA Tour for two consecutive weeks of the COVID-19-altered season. The run starts this week with Workday Charity Open, a one-time event that replaces the cancelled John Deere Classic. It continues next week, when the venue will host the Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide, which was moved from June to replace the cancelled Open Championship.
  Since the latter tournament’s inception in 1976 — and the c
  
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• Vice President Mike Pence To Visit Pennsylvania, Speak To Police Union, Attend Fundraiser

  07-07-2020 15:18
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) – Vice President Mike Pence will travel again to Pennsylvania this week, dropping in on an important presidential battleground state.
  Pence on Thursday will take a bus tour from Lancaster to Philadelphia, going to a suburban Philadelphia maker of wireless communication technology and speaking to Philadelphia police officers at their union hall before a “Back the Blue” rally.
  Bob Asher, Pennsylvania’s Republican national committeeman, says Pence will a
  
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• Woman Injured In Two-Vehicle Accident In Strip District

  07-07-2020 14:03
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Police and paramedics responded to the scene of a two-vehicle accident Tuesday morning in the Strip District.
  Dispatchers tell KDKA that the accident happened at the intersection of 16th Street and Penn Avenue.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Brian Smithmyer)
  Dispatchers tell KDKA that a woman involved in the accident was complaining of an injured collar bone and leg.
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• Area Health Expert Gives Guidance On How Shoppers Should React After Employees At Grocery Stores Test Positive For Coronavirus

  07-07-2020 13:51
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Every day, there are more and more reports of businesses with employees who are testing positive for COVID-19.
  How you react to that information and what you are supposed to do has been a pressing question for shoppers who have patronized these businesses.
  For some, it’s very important to know, while others don’t find it to be so urgent.
  Giant Eagle informed KDKA over the weekend that an employee at its McIntyre Square location in McCandless had tested posit
  
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• Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre steps into the future with new Downtown home

  07-07-2020 13:30 via post-gazette.com
  
  The new space has inspired Mark Clayton Southers & Co. to plan a 2020-21 season of in-person shows and online viewing.
  
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• Penguins, Pirates Cautiously Optimistic To Play Without Significant Coronavirus Spikes

  07-07-2020 13:21
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — There is some worry, but a lot of excitement surrounding the return of professional sports.
  The leagues have spent many months working on health and safety protocols to keep people safe.
  Starting with the Pirates, even though there won’t be any fans at PNC Park, the team is hopeful they’ll be able to get a 60-game season in.
  Here’s a look at the first two weeks of action:
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  This is all contingent on the health and safety of the playe
  
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• ‘I can’t turn away from this’: Archivist’s Holocaust research gaining wider audience

  07-07-2020 12:45 via post-gazette.com
  
  Mt. Lebanon resident sees expanded access to his research into the fate of the Jewish population of one French city under Nazi occupation.
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Heat Wave, Chance Of Thunderstorms

  07-07-2020 12:33
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — When it comes to this stretch of hot weather, we are only halfway through.
  But we are half way through right? Yesterday was the hottest day yet with high temperatures hitting 94 degrees in Pittsburgh.
  The last time the Pittsburgh area saw temperatures that hot was in September of 2018.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center)
  In the past ten summers, we’ve only hit 94 degrees or hotter 10 times.
  It appears we may make it back to back 94 degree days today.
  I am forecast
  
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• Waterworks Cinemas Renting Out Private Movie Theaters For $50

  07-07-2020 12:09
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — If you’ve had dreams of renting out a movie theater for you and a group of your friends and family, your wishes may now come true.
  The Waterworks Cinema is offering private theater rentals for up to 20 people for just $50.
  The movie theater along Freeport Road is offering a choice of several summertime classics including:Ghostbusters
  Jurassic Park
  Gremlins
  Back to the Future
  Matrix
  Irresistible
  Invisible Man
  JawsThe theater says that demand was so high for the fir
  
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• State centers have first COVID-19 case among residents

  07-07-2020 11:56 via post-gazette.com
  
  The state’s four ‘state centers’ for people with intellectual disabilities did not have a positive case during the COVID-19 pandemic until at least one was reported Monday
  
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• Federal Lawsuit Alleges UPMC Falsely Billed For Medical Procedures, Failed To Properly Obtain Patient Consent

  07-07-2020 11:24
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A new unsealed federal lawsuit is shedding light on some alarming allegations against the Pittsburgh-based health giant UPMC.
  The federal lawsuit lists serious allegations, such as accusing physicians of not getting patient consent forms for surgeries or filing false medical claims.
  This civil suit was filed in September 2019, but remained under seal until last month.
  According to KDKA’s news partners at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the lead plaintiffs in this law
  
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• Pa. Gov. Tom Wolf Shares Concern For Allegheny Co. Coronavirus Case Surge, Thinks Masks Will Be Mandatory Until Vaccine Is Available

  07-07-2020 11:09
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Governor Tom Wolf is sharing his concern for the rise in Coronavirus cases we are seeing here in Allegheny County.
  Governor Wolf is suggesting what Pennsylvanians may need to do in order to slow the spread of the virus.
  The Governor says we will likely be wearing masks for quite some time. He thinks the order to wear masks will be mandatory until there’s a vaccine.
  Governor Wolf says that data models suggest that states where people are using the masks are showing
  
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• Gov. Wolf Thinks Masks Will Be Mandatory Until Vaccine Is Available

  07-07-2020 11:09
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Gov. Tom Wolf says we will likely be wearing masks for quite some time. He thinks the order to wear masks will be mandatory until there’s a vaccine.
  Governor Wolf says data models suggest that states where people are using the masks are showing lower infection rates.
  “It’s just a minor inconvenience I think. You might as well if it can protect other people,” nurse Heather Andersen said.
  The mask order was updated last week when cases started to s
  
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• Gov. Tom Wolf Shares Concern For Allegheny Co. Coronavirus Case Surge, Thinks Masks Will Be Mandatory Until Vaccine Is Available

  07-07-2020 11:09
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Governor Tom Wolf is sharing his concern for the rise in Coronavirus cases we are seeing here in Allegheny County.
  Governor Wolf is suggesting what Pennsylvanians may need to do in order to slow the spread of the virus.
  The Governor says we will likely be wearing masks for quite some time. He thinks the order to wear masks will be mandatory until there’s a vaccine.
  Governor Wolf says that data models suggest that states where people are using the masks are showing
  
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• Crews Repairing Water Main Break, Damaged Road In Lincoln Place

  07-07-2020 09:26
  
  LINCOLN PLACE, Pa. (KDKA) — Crews are repairing as 12″ water main break along Mifflin Road in Lincoln Place.
  Pennsylvania American Water says the break occurred just after midnight early Tuesday morning and is affecting nearly 30 customers.
  As a result, Mifflin Road is temporarily closed between Mohrbach Street and Thompson Run Road.
  A detour is in place with flaggers directing traffic.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Brian Smithmyer)
  Pennsylvania American Water says they expect
  
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• Crews Called Out To Water Main Break In Lincoln Place

  07-07-2020 09:26
  
  LINCOLN PLACE, Pa. (KDKA) — Crews were called out to the scene of a water main break in Lincoln Place.
  The break happened along Mifflin Road.
  Crews were called just before 1:00 a.m. to block off the road between Mohrbach Street and McElhinney Avenue.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Brian Smithmyer)
  The water also had to be shut off.
  It appears that the break damaged part of the road.
  There is no word yet on how long the section of the road will be closed.
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• Crews Called Out To Water Main Break, Damaged Road In Lincoln Place

  07-07-2020 09:26
  
  LINCOLN PLACE, Pa. (KDKA) — Crews were called out to the scene of a water main break in Lincoln Place.
  The break happened along Mifflin Road.
  Crews were called just before 1:00 a.m. to block off the road between Mohrbach Street and Buttermilk Hollow Road.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Brian Smithmyer)
  The water also had to be shut off.
  It appears that the break damaged part of the road.
  There is no word yet on how long the section of the road will be closed.
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• Two Adults, Two Babies Injured In Amish Buggy Accident

  07-07-2020 09:19
  
  SPARTA TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) — Two adults and two babies were seriously injured when an SUV hit their Amish buggy.
  The accident happened Sunday night in Sparta Township in Crawford County.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  Police say the SUV hit the back of the horse-drawn buggy and left the scene, but was later found.
  Four people in the buggy were all hospitalized.
  
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• 2 Adults, 2 Babies Injured In Amish Buggy Accident

  07-07-2020 09:19
  
  SPARTA TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) — Two adults and two babies were seriously injured when an SUV hit their Amish buggy.
  The accident happened Sunday night in Sparta Township in Crawford County.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  Police say the SUV hit the back of the horse-drawn buggy and left the scene, but was later found.
  Four people in the buggy were all hospitalized.
  
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• Allegheny Health Network Mobile Coronavirus Testing Lab Announces Testing Sites For Upcoming Week

  07-07-2020 09:03
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Allegheny Health Network has announced the locations where its mobile Coronavirus testing lab will be available for visits during the upcoming week.
  AHN strongly encourages patients to make an appointment before arriving.
  The mobile testing lab will be operating from 10:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the following locations on the following dates:Tuesday, July 7 — Hill District — Shop ‘n Save plaza — 1850 Centre Avenue
  Wednesday, July 8 — Canon
  
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• W. Va. Governor Jim Justice Issues Mandatory Mask Order As Coronavirus Cases Surge

  07-07-2020 08:36
  
  CHARLESTON, W. Va (AP) — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has instituted a mandatory face mask order for indoor spaces after the state reported record numbers of new coronavirus cases over the weekend.
  The Republican on Monday said his executive order, which goes into effect at midnight, requires everyone over the age of 9 to wear the face coverings inside buildings when social distancing isn’t possible.
  New virus cases in the state have risen 30% in the last two weeks, with state heal
  
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• On A Positive Note: Teenager Receives Commemorative Figurine At Carnegie Science Center Miniature Railroad

  07-07-2020 08:26
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Carnegie Science Center kept a pretty cool secret from a local teenager who is quite an expert on its miniature railroad display.
  On a positive note — KDKA’s Kym Gable introduces us to the team that made his dream come true.
  It’s a tiny part of Pittsburgh that takes thousands of families on a delightful journey each year.
  For Tyler Fazio of Lyndora, the Miniature Railroad and Village at the Carnegie Science Center is an attraction to treasure.
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• Contact Tracing Efforts Continue To Increase In Allegheny County As Coronavirus Cases Surge

  07-07-2020 05:36
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — As positive cases continue to rise in Allegheny County, testing capabilities and contact tracing are increasing too.
  “We opened up a two-hour slot that got filled in less than an hour so we expanded to two more hours,” said Raji Jayakrishnan, the executive director for Community Health Clinic.
  The clinic will start its first mass testing in New Kensington on Tuesday after prescreening hundreds of patients.
  “They had to go through a series of questions
  
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