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• Former President Jimmy Carter And Wife Rosalynn Pose In Face Masks, Call On Public To Save Lives

  11-07-2020 23:09
  
  (CNN) — Former President Jimmy Carter and former first lady Rosalynn Carter on Saturday urged the American people to “please wear a mask to save lives” as the country continues to battle the deadly coronavirus.
  The couple’s Atlanta-based charity, the Carter Center, posted a photo on Twitter Saturday of the pair wearing white masks printed with the center’s logo. The picture was paired with the straightforward plea.
  Masks have become a political flash point as some A
  
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• Rivers Of Steel Hosting Drive-In Movies At The Carrie Blast Furnaces

  11-07-2020 22:45
  
  RANKIN, Pa. (KDKA) – During the coronavirus pandemic, the reemergence of drive-in movies has been apparent.“Rivers of Steel” has announced they are beginning a series of drive-in movie double features that will run one weekend a month through November at the Carrie Blast Furnaces.The movies will be projected onto a big screen on the side of the Blowing Engine House.Each month will have a particular theme of movie and starting on July 24, movies will be shown that were filmed in
  
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• Vandergrift Pool Closes Due To Employee Possibly Being Exposed To Coronavirus

  11-07-2020 22:27
  
  VANDERGRIFT (KDKA) – The Vandergrift Pool is closed after an employee was possibly exposed to coronavirus.The announcement was made on Saturday in a letter from Borough Secretary Stephen DelleDonne.“Out of an abundance of caution, the pool will be closed for the time being,” the letter read. “This is due to a possible exposure of an employee. To be clear, this is not a confirmed case but rather a possible exposure.”DelleDonne also said that all reservations for July
  
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• Point Park University To Update Plans On Bringing Students Back For The Fall Semester

  11-07-2020 21:46
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Point Park University says it is taking additional time to update its plan on bringing students back to campus this fall.
  The university says it’s been consulting with the Allegheny County Health Department and UPMC as coronavirus cases continue to rise in the area. Last month, the school announced students would return for in-person learning on August 31.
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• Wolf Administration Adds Four More States To Recommended Quarantine List

  11-07-2020 21:28
  
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — The Gov. Wolf administration has added four more states to its list of states with high numbers of Coronavirus cases.Delaware, Iowa, Kansas and Oklahoma are the latest additions, meaning that if Pennsylvanians travel to any of 19 states outlined on the list, they should quarantine for 14 consecutive days upon their return. The administration says it made the decision within the last day.An initial list of 15 states was released by the Pennsylvania Department of Health o
  
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• ‘Times Have Changed And It’s Time For A Change In Washington’: Jerome Bettis Voices Support For Changing The Washington Redskins’ Name

  11-07-2020 20:59
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — NFL Hall of Famer Jerome Bettis weighed in on the Washington Redskins’ name and why it is time the team changes its name.Bettis, known as “The Bus,” made the comments during a Question and Answer session Friday.“You don’t realize that it’s a derogatory name because you’re not a Native American, so you don’t understand the significance,” Bettis said. “It’s much like as an African American man, a lot of peo
  
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• Two suspects arrested in Monroeville for shooting two others in Stowe

  11-07-2020 20:42 via post-gazette.com
  
  Police say Jeremy Carson, 24, of Pittsburgh and Paloma Fields, 28, of McKeesport, face charges for shooting two men in Stowe Friday.
  
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• Two suspects arrested in Monroeville for shooting in Stowe

  11-07-2020 20:42 via post-gazette.com
  
  Police say Jeremy Carson, 24, of Pittsburgh and Paloma Fields, 28, of McKeesport, face charges for shooting two men in Stowe Friday.
  
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• Wiz Khalifa Hosts Virtual Charity Event With Pittsburgh Organization To Benefit Mental Health Care

  11-07-2020 20:25
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Wiz Khalifa is partnering with a local esports team, the Pittsburgh Knights, and online fundraising platform Softgiving for a charity event.The event is officially called the Wiz and Friends Charity Livestream and is scheduled to start at 3 p.m. Saturday. Organizers say that this is the first gaming live-stream Khalifa has participated in and that Twitch streamer Austin will also emcee the event. Some of the games that will be played during the event include Madden NFL,
  
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• Allegheny County Police Arrest Suspects In Stowe Township Shooting

  11-07-2020 20:15
  
  STOWE TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — Allegheny County Police say they have arrested two suspects in relation to a recent shooting in Stowe Township.
  Jeremy Carson, 24, of Pittsburgh and Paloma Fields, 28, of McKeesport were found by county police at a hotel in Monroeville and arrested there. Police say they located a firearm at the hotel.The shooting occurred on July 10 around 4:10 p.m. in the 1200 block of Stowe Avenue. Police found two men who had been shot and were transported to local hospitals. Th
  
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• Hole Opens Up In Roadway Following Water Main Break In The North Side

  11-07-2020 19:23
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A water main break occurred in a central North Side neighborhood.
  (Photo Credit: Chris Hoffman/KDKA)
  The break happened at the intersection of Veto Street and Eloise Street. Pittsburgh Police were spotted at the scene.KDKA is told the truck with the flashing lights hit the hole left behind.Stay with KDKA as we follow this developing story.
  
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• Customer Leaves Restaurant Staff $1,000 Tip To Thank Them For Working Through The Pandemic

  11-07-2020 18:36
  
  (CNN) — The staff at a New Jersey restaurant that has been struggling amid the coronavirus pandemic were moved to tears after a regular customer left them a $1,000 tip.
  Arnold Teixeira, owner of The Starving Artist in Ocean Grove, told CNN the customer has been a regular since 2001. He did not want to reveal the identity.
  “The customer and his family ate their meal and left without saying a word,” Teixeira said. “When the waiter serving them saw the tip, she just started
  
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• Pa. Health Dept. Says Young Adults Make Up Nearly 26 Percent Of Cases In Southwestern Pa. In July As Total Coronavirus Cases Climb To 94,689 Statewide

  11-07-2020 18:14
  
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 813 new cases of Coronavirus on Saturday in addition to 17 more deaths.
  The statewide total number of cases has risen to 94,689 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 6,897.
  Most of the patients hospitalized are ages 65 or old
  
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• Mad Mex Location In Canonsburg Temporarily Closed After Employee Tests Positive For Coronavirus

  11-07-2020 17:52
  
  CANONSBURG (KDKA) — A Mad Mex location in Canonsburg is temporarily closed after an employee tested positive for Coronavirus.Management says it learned of the positive case on Saturday. The employee last worked at the restaurant on Friday.“We have temporarily closed, and our number one concern is the safety of our employees and guests. We’ll see you again soon when everything is proven to be safe,” the restaurant said on its website.
  
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• Mad Mex Location In Canonsburg Closed After Employee Tests Positive For Coronavirus

  11-07-2020 17:52
  
  CANONSBURG (KDKA) — A Mad Mex location in Canonsburg is closed after an employee tested positive for Coronavirus.Management says it learned of the positive case on Saturday. The employee last worked at the restaurant on Friday.“We have temporarily closed, and our number one concern is the safety of our employees and guests. We’ll see you again soon when everything is proven to be safe,” the restaurant said on its website.
  
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• PA issues alert to health care providers as COVID-19 cases reach younger patients

  11-07-2020 17:47 via post-gazette.com
  
  State officials reported 813 new cases Saturday and 17 new deaths, noting there are more young patients now than patients over 50 years old.
  
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• Allegheny County COVID-19 cases top 200 again

  11-07-2020 17:47 via post-gazette.com
  
  Allegheny County reported 215 new COVID-19 cases Saturday and one new death. 
  
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• Pa. Resources Council Brings Traveling Recycling Bin To South Fayette

  11-07-2020 17:35
  
  SOUTH FAYETTE (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania Resources Council is bringing its traveling recycling bin to South Fayette.It will be at the township municipal building starting today through Thursday. People can take glass bottles, jars and jugs of all colors there to be recycled all for free. Items can be disposed of from 6 a.m. to sundown, according to organizers.The PRC says the containers should be emptied and rinsed with the lids and labels still on.
  
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• J.C. Penney decides not to close stores in Monroeville, Beaver Valley malls

  11-07-2020 17:13 via post-gazette.com
  
  Despite filing for bankruptcy, J.C. Penney will keep open stores that had been scheduled to close at Monroeville and Beaver Valley malls.
  
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• Allegheny Co. Health Department Announces More Than 200 New Coronavirus Cases For Fourth Day This Week

  11-07-2020 17:04
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Allegheny County Health Department is reporting 215 new Coronavirus cases Saturday, and one additional death.
  The county-wide total now stands at 4,762 since March 14. There are 4,571 confirmed cases and 191 probable cases.
  Officials report that 456 patients have been or are presently hospitalized among all cases; that’s six more patients hospitalized since Friday’s report. Of the hospitalized patients, 168 of them have needed care in the ICU, and 7
  
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• Gunshot victim found dead under bushes on Manchester street

  11-07-2020 16:28 via post-gazette.com
  
  Police say a man’s body was found under some bushes in the 1700 block of Manhattan Street in Pittsburgh’s Manchester neighborhood Saturday.
  
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• COVID-19 waivers popping up from Pittsburgh gyms to hair salons

  11-07-2020 13:30 via post-gazette.com
  
  The waivers often describe the risks of COVID-19 and the measures that the establishment is taking to prevent spread.
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Cooler Temperatures, More Thunderstorm Chances

  11-07-2020 13:05
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — We finally break the streak of temperatures in the 90’s today!
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center)
  The cold front which caused the storms last night is dropping temperatures today back to near normal, seasonable levels in the lower 80’s.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center)
  This comes after a week with high temperatures in the 90’s.
  Rain will stick around off and on today with a chance of showers and a few thunderstorms up until later this afternoon.
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• Police Investigating After Man Found In Bushes On Pittsburgh’s North Side

  11-07-2020 12:55
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Police were called out to the North Side early Saturday morning after a man was found in some bushes.Police activity at the corner of Columbus Avenue and Manhattan Street. Working to learn more. @KDKA pic.twitter.com/gGwqdJ2G8e
  — Chris Hoffman (@NewsmanChris) July 11, 2020Police were at the intersection of Manhattan Street and Columbus Avenue around 7:00 a.m.
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• Police Investigating After Body Found In Bushes On Pittsburgh’s North Side

  11-07-2020 12:55
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Police were called out to the North Side early Saturday morning after a man was found in some bushes.Police activity at the corner of Columbus Avenue and Manhattan Street. Working to learn more. @KDKA pic.twitter.com/gGwqdJ2G8e
  — Chris Hoffman (@NewsmanChris) July 11, 2020Police confirmed around 9:00 a.m. on Saturday that the man was pronounced deceased at the scene. The victim had suffered a gunshot wound and was unresponsive when police arrived, police say.Polic
  
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• Hey Ray! Why Cars Become So Hot Inside During Summer

  11-07-2020 12:18
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — We all know that in the summer, our cars basically turn into ovens.
  They get much hotter on the inside than the air on the outside.
  While we know it happens, have you ever wondered why?
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  The inside of your car’s heat starts with the air temperature.
  If it were nighttime, your car would generally be the same temperature inside and out if you are not using the heat or air conditioning.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  Once you add add in the sun, you change
  
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• Over 200 Animals Taken From Dirty, Unhealthy Property

  11-07-2020 12:08
  
  COLUMBIANA COUNTY, Oh. (KDKA) — Over 200 animals that were living in dirty and unhealthy conditions were taken into the care of the Columbiana County Humane Society.
  The dogs, cats, and small animals were seized by the CCHS Humane Investigator.
  The CCHS announced the seizure in a Facebook post.The animals seized will be kept quarantined until treatment plans for veterinary needs have been put in place.“With the help of our amazing supporters, we are able to remove animals from unsafe
  
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• Area Restaurants And Bars Navigating Through Coronavirus Restrictions

  11-07-2020 11:25
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — If you’re among those who are planning on going out to eat or having a night out in Allegheny County, there are several restrictions in place.
  Bars and restaurants say they welcome the opportunity to have customers back for at least outdoor dining but they also say this is not a sustainable business model moving forward.
  Some decided to just keep doing just takeout or delivery.
  Cala Lily Restaurant and Bar was one of the places that continued doing only takeout.
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• Victory Family Church Holding Annual ‘Serve Day’

  11-07-2020 07:49
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Victory Family Church in Cranberry Township and New Castle is holding its annual ‘Serve Day’ on Saturday.
  It’s a day where the church congregation, staff, and volunteers come together to make improvements in their community.
  The church says that the day begins at 9:00 a.m. at Zelienople Park.
  More information can be found online. 
  
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• North Hills School District To Resume Sports Practices And Activities

  11-07-2020 07:38
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The North Hills School District will resume sports practices and other activities on Monday.
  No more than fifty people will be allowed at outdoor events.
  A maximum of twenty five people will be allowed at indoor events.
  These restrictions are being put in place in accordance with Allegheny County guidelines.
  Parents are being asked to drop off their children for practice, but not to stay and watch.
  In addition, anyone who has traveled to 20 states, including California,
  
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• West Virginia Governor Delays Action As Coronavirus Cases Spike

  11-07-2020 07:00
  
  CHARLESTON, W. Va. (AP) — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice is delaying whether to strengthen coronavirus restrictions as the state reports spikes in cases, hospitalizations and transmission rates.The Republican governor on Friday said he is considering limiting the sizes of gatherings across the state and is “looking” at closing bars and indoor dining in Monongalia County in response to rising caseloads, but says he needs more information before moving forward.New virus cases hav
  
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• Butler Co. Restaurant Sees Increase In Business After Allegheny Co. Health Department Restricts Dining

  11-07-2020 05:35
  
  BEAVER COUNTY (KDKA) — Restaurants in Allegheny County reopened in a limited capacity on Friday under the county Health Department’s newest order.
  The two-week order allows outdoor dining, requires customers at restaurants to be seated at a table and limits on-site consumption of alcohol to three drinks per person.
  All dine-in service must be finished by 11 p.m. each night.
  CLICK HERE: READ THE FULL ORDER
  Although the new order is more relaxed than the previous order, it doesn’
  
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• Should You Sign A Coronavirus Waiver? Pittsburgh Attorney Says The Answer Isn’t Clear Cut

  11-07-2020 05:25
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — As employers, businesses and schools deal with the dangers of opening during the coronavirus pandemic, some are asking people to sign liability waivers.This prevents places from being sued if someone comes down with the virus. Should you sign something like that?KDKA took that question to Ron Jones, who practices law at Jackson Kelly law-firm in Pittsburgh.Jones specializes in liability defense and has attended numerous virtual conferences about these types of forms. He
  
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• Ohio State University Researcher Is Accused Of Sharing Work With China

  11-07-2020 03:41
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A medical researcher and professor who had been working most recently at Ohio State University is facing federal charges in what prosecutors say was a sophisticated scheme to transfer U.S.-backed research to China.
  Song Guo Zheng, 57, of suburban Hilliard, and his research groups secured more than $4.3 million in grants from the National Institutes of Health for projects while receiving overlapping funding from the National Natural Science Foundation of China, accordi
  
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• Living Room Sports: Pitt Athletic Director Heather Lyke Talks Return Of College Sports Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

  11-07-2020 03:20
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – On this week’s edition of “Living Room Sports,” KDKA Sports Bob Pompeani and Rich Walsh were joined by Pitt Athletic Director Heather Lyke, men’s basketball coach Jeff Capel and former basketball star Curtis Aiken Jr.
  WATCH: More With Heather LykeLyke was hired as the athletic director in 2017 and ever since her arrival on campus, she has taken a lot of pride in her Pitt Panthers. She’s a very positive individual with a strong message for a
  
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• Virtual Childcare Helps Families Juggle Work And Parenting While At Home

  11-07-2020 02:39
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — In Pennsylvania, 40 percent of brick and mortar childcare facilities are expected to shut down by the time we’re out of the coronavirus pandemic.
  That’s why the local company Flexable came up with virtual childcare, and it’s catching on.
  Without summer camps and daycare, parents often have to resort to screens. Wendy Gilch, a mom from Franklin Park, said, “I don’t think anyone’s in a position right now where they’re doing anythi
  
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• 2 Men In Stable Condition After Stowe Township Shooting

  11-07-2020 02:23
  
  STOWE TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) — Two men were shot in Stowe Township, according to police.
  On Friday, the Allegheny County Police Department responded to a shooting in the 1200 block of Stowe Avenue. First responders found the two victims with gunshot wounds to the lower body.They were taken to a local hospital and are in stable condition, police say.(Photo Credit: KDKA)
  Police are investigating.Stay with KDKA for more on this developing story.
  
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• Parents Who Say They Don’t Feel Safe Sending Their Kids To Summer Camp Refused Refunds

  11-07-2020 02:13
  
  SHARPSBURG, Pa. (KDKA) – Fun at the popular summer spot Camp Guyasuta is in full swing, but things will look very different next week.
  Governor Tom Wolf’s office just released new rules that require masks for all campers and staff.
  KDKA’s Meghan Schiller talked to some concerned parents who still don’t feel safe sending their kids.
  The parents tell KDKA they really wanted to send their kids to have fun with friends, learn new things and come home each day utterly exhauste
  
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• ‘Overloaded The System’: People Are Waiting Longer For Coronavirus Test Results Due To Increased Demand

  11-07-2020 02:07
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – With increased demand for testing, the wait times for results are increasing, too.
  After getting tested because of an exposure at work, Wayne Jackson was told it would take three to five days.“We’ve had such an increase in the influx of people wanting to get tested,” says Rick Rickman, CRNP, of the AHN Mobile Testing Unit. “It’s kind of overloaded the system.”
  At the Allegheny Health Network, results come back in three to five days.
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• Deadline Looms For 10 Million Taxpayers Who Haven’t Filed Their 2019 Tax Returns

  11-07-2020 02:02
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — It’s just five days away — July 15.
  That’s the new deadline to file your tax returns for both Pennsylvania and federal income taxes.
  Tax Day is usually April 15, but the coronavirus pushed that deadline to Wednesday. The IRS says 10 million Americans have not filed their tax returns yet, some because we owe money and just put it off.
  But if you are getting a refund, you may get a little surprise.
  “This is the first time that it’s ever happe
  
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• Visit Pittsburgh Says Coronavirus Has Canceled More Than 300 Events Or Conventions

  11-07-2020 01:39
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – As businesses continue to feel the impact of the coronavirus shutdown, the tourism industry is no different.
  “This pandemic has been a disruption. We’ve never seen this before in the travel industry,” said Jered Bachar, the president of Visit Pittsburgh.
  Bachar told KDKA that Visit PGH is currently doing studies to determine the economic loss of the last 16 weeks.
  “Here in Allegheny County, it’s a $6.4 billion industry. It supports over 43,
  
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• NHL, Players Approve Deal To Resume Season Aug. 1; Pittsburgh Penguins’ Schedule Released

  11-07-2020 01:21
  
  NEW YORK (AP/KDKA) – The NHL and its players approved a deal to resume season Aug. 1 and extend the CBA.
  The news was announced on Friday by the league. Training camps open on July 13, while teams will travel to the hub cities on July 26. Then, on Aug. 1, the best-of-five qualifying round starts.
  RELATED STORIES:NHL: 35 Players Test Positive For Coronavirus Over Past Month
  NHL Formal Training Camp, The League’s Phase 3 Of Returning To Play, Will Start July 10
  Jake Guentzel Joins Team
  
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• Long-stalled Pittsburgh Land Bank now without a leader

  11-07-2020 00:54 via post-gazette.com
  
  Interim Executive Director Paul Leger let board members know on Friday his term had ended
  
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• Crescent Twp. House Catches Fire After Being Struck By Lightning As Strong Storms Tear Through Pittsburgh Area

  11-07-2020 00:48
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Strong storms are tearing through southwestern Pennsylvania Friday night.Allegheny is reporting damage across the county, including downed trees and wires.In Crescent Township, a house on the 180 block of McGovern Boulevard is on fire after being struck by lightning.
  Crescent: house on fire after being struck by lightning – 180 Block McGovern Boulevard
  — Allegheny County (@Allegheny_Co) July 10, 2020On the 4700 block of McKnight Road in Ross and on the 10 bl
  
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• Carnegie Mellon Student Says New Trump Administration Visa Ruling Is ‘Cruel’ And ‘Xenophobic’

  11-07-2020 00:45
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A student at Carnegie Mellon University is speaking out after a recent ICE ruling.
  International students with F-1 or M-1 visas will not be allowed to participate in a fall semester that is online only. The CMU student, who did not want to be identified, is speaking out against the rules released by the Trump administration.
  “I think it’s not only cruel but xenophobic during the current pandemic,” said the student.
  The student wants to create awareness
  
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