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• Auditor General calls for change to state's charter school law after review of PA Cyber, Lincoln Park

  22-07-2020 23:50 via post-gazette.com
  
  The two schools are managed by Lincoln Learning Solutions, a nonprofit that receives tax dollars and has $82M in funds.
  
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• Auditor General calls for change to state's charter school law after review of PA Cyber and Lincoln Park

  22-07-2020 23:50 via post-gazette.com
  
  The two schools are managed by Lincoln Learning Solutions, a nonprofit that receives tax dollars and has $82M in funds.
  
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• Rare Cardinal With Blue Feathers Spotted On Pennsylvania Wildlife Camera

  22-07-2020 22:52
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — An incredible sight was recently captured on a Pennsylvania wildlife camera.
  Experts say it was a Northern Cardinal, but with some blue feathers instead of red.
  The cardinal was spotted Monday on the PixCams bird feeder camera in Murrysville, Pennsylvania.
  Turns out the feathers are actually what you would see under the bird’s red feathers.Ornithologist Bob Mulvihill of the National Aviary says that it appears the bird recently got away from a predator of some sor
  
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• Allegheny Co. Creates ‘COVID Field Response Team’ To See Which Businesses Aren’t Following Coronavirus Orders

  22-07-2020 22:23
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Allegheny County is launching a team that will visit businesses and use checklists to see if they’re following coronavirus orders. The businesses’ names and a copy of the checklist will then be posted to the county’s website.Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald says there is confusion about what businesses should and shouldn’t do, and the county has heard that it should provide information on which businesses are and aren’t following
  
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• Gov. Tom Wolf Says ‘Hate Has No Place’ In Pa. Following Fair’s Dunk Tank With Dr. Rachel Levine Impersonator

  22-07-2020 22:09
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (KDKA/AP) — Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf is defending his secretary of health after a fair was criticized as transphobic for having a Dr. Rachel Levine impersonator.
  Over the weekend, the 165-year-old Bloomsburg Fair posted a photo of a man in a dunk tank who had donned a blond wig, floral-print dress and glasses. The dunk tank was part of a weekend carnival held on the fairgrounds to benefit the region’s volunteer fire departments.
  “Dr. Levine? Thank you you were
  
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• ‘This Golf Course Is Really Set Up For Fireworks At The Finish’: CBS Sports’ Andrew Catalon On TPC Twin Cities And 3M Open

  22-07-2020 22:07
  
  (CBS Local/CBS Minnesota)- The PGA Tour rolls into Blaine, Minnesota this week for the second edition of the 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities. The course, a par-71, 7,468-yard links course, was designed by Arnold Palmer and Tom Lehman to originally hold a PGA Tour Champions event.
  Following the final 3M Championship in 2018, the course underwent renovations to be lengthened and made more difficult to challenge the PGA Tour golfers who would be taking it on starting with the 2019 3M Open.
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• CBS Sports’ Andrew Catalon On TPC Twin Cities And 3M Open: ‘This Golf Course Is Really Set Up For Fireworks At The Finish’

  22-07-2020 22:07
  
  (CBS Local/CBS Minnesota)- The PGA Tour rolls into Blaine, Minnesota this week for the second edition of the 3M Open at TPC Twin Cities. The course, a par-71, 7,468-yard links course, was designed by Arnold Palmer and Tom Lehman to originally hold a PGA Tour Champions event.
  Following the final 3M Championship in 2018, the course underwent renovations to be lengthened and made more difficult to challenge the PGA Tour golfers who would be taking it on starting with the 2019 3M Open.
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• Hostess Recalls Some Raspberry Zingers Products Over Mold Concerns

  22-07-2020 22:03
  
  NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – Check your cabinets. Hostess Products issued a voluntary recall for some of their Raspberry Zingers products over mold concerns.
  According to the FDA, the affected products may develop mold before their “best by” date.
  To see which products are affected, visit the FDA’s website.
  If you have one of the products, you can return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, you can call 1-800-483-7253 Monday through Friday from
  
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• Ohio Governor Mike DeWine Says Masks Must Be Worn Statewide

  22-07-2020 21:43
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced Wednesday that a mandatory mask order will be expanded statewide to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
  The mask mandate will go into effect Thursday evening for everyone age 10 and older, DeWine said.
  The Republican governor in recent weeks had resisted calls for a statewide mask order and instead required masks just in counties that were considered “hotspots.” But he said Wednesday that more counties are seeing increasing
  
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• Ben And Ashley Roethlisberger Team With Convoy Of Hope, Hand Out Essential Items At New Castle Distribution

  22-07-2020 21:39
  
  NEW CASTLE (KDKA) — Two Pittsburgh Steelers and their spouses volunteered their time Wednesday to help bring essential items to residents in New Castle.
  Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and tight end Vance McDonald alongside their wives, Ashley and Kendi, joined forces with Convoy of Hope, as well as three other organizations, Jubilee Ministries International, Nourishing Others Well-Being Project and the Christian Chamber of Commerce of Western Pennsylvania, to assist 1,500 families in need.
  
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• State Police Issue Warnings To 13 Pittsburgh-Area Establishments Not Following Coronavirus Orders

  22-07-2020 21:32
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Over two days, thirteen Pittsburgh-area establishments were issued warnings for not following coronavirus orders, the State Police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement says.
  State police did not release the names of any of the bars or restaurants that received warnings.Liquor control enforcement officers visited 1,876 licensed establishments across the state Monday and Tuesday and issued 47 warnings and one citation.
  The unannounced compliance checks make sure all custo
  
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• Pa. Dept. Of Health Won’t Allow Toronto Blue Jays To Play At PNC Park

  22-07-2020 21:06
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP/KDKA) – The Pennsylvania Department of Health won’t allow Toronto Blue Jays to play at PNC Park in Pittsburgh amid pandemic.
  This comes after news this morning that PNC Park would “likely” be the home of the Blue Jays.Over the weekend, the Blue Jays were denied permission to use their home stadium, Rogers Centre in Toronto by the Canadian government.Monday, the Pirates announced they were in discussions with the Blue Jays and the MLB about hosting the
  
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• 2 More Port Authority Employees Test Positive For Coronavirus

  22-07-2020 20:46
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Two more Port Authority employees have tested positive for coronavirus.
  The Port Authority says one is a light rail operator who tested positive on July 10 and last worked June 13. The other is a bus driver from the Ross Township garage who last worked on May 29.Seventeen of the 29 total Port Authority employees who have tested positive have been cleared to return to work and twelve are recovering at home.“Port Authority continues to follow all state and county he
  
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• Pa. AG: Two gas pipeline companies charged with polluting Washington County waterway

  22-07-2020 20:34 via post-gazette.com
  
  Attorney General Josh Shapiro charges two pipeline drilling companies with violations based on testimony before state grand jury 
  
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• ‘De Facto King’: Lebanon County Files Lawsuit Against Gov. Wolf, Seeking $13M In Virus Funding He Withheld

  22-07-2020 20:28
  
  HARRISBURG (AP/KDKA) – A Pennsylvania county sued Wednesday to compel Gov. Tom Wolf to release $12.8 million in federal coronavirus relief funding that he withheld after county leaders defied his shutdown orders and sought to reopen on their own.
  Wolf yanked the funding from Lebanon County, where local Republican leaders voted in mid-May to lift pandemic restrictions in a direct challenge to the Democratic governor’s authority. Wolf’s decision to retaliate left Lebanon as the o
  
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• Face Masks Mandatory For Fans At NFL Games, League Spokesperson Says

  22-07-2020 20:14
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Face masks will be mandatory for fans at NFL games this season, a spokesperson for the league says.“For those wondering, yes, it is league-wide: fans at NFL games this season will be required to wear face coverings,” Brian McCarthy tweeted Wednesday.
  For those wondering, yes, it is league-wide: fans at NFL games this season will be required to wear face coverings pic.twitter.com/D139KGKQ4r
  — Brian McCarthy (@NFLprguy) July 22, 2020The Steelers have alr
  
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• Attorney Cynthia Baldwin was formally reprimanded for her handling of the Jerry Sandusky scandal at Penn State

  22-07-2020 20:09 via post-gazette.com
  
  For Ms. Baldwin, the reprimand was a bitter end to an ordeal that began almost a decade ago when the investigation into sex abuser Jerry Sandusky and Penn State’s response.
  
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• Phil Keoghan On What’s Needed To Compete On ‘Tough As Nails’: ‘We’re Looking At All Facets Of Tough’

  22-07-2020 20:00
  
  Tough As Nails returns tonight on CBS with episode four titled “Release The Bull.” Phil Keoghan’s passion project of over ten years pits two groups of everyday blue collar Americans against each other in both team and individual competitions.
  CBS Local’s Matt Weiss spoke to Keoghan about Tough As Nail‘s contestants, his parents and what to expect in tonight’s episode.
  MW: Hey there Phil, always a pleasure to talk to you and I’m excited to talk to you abo
  
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• In an about-face, Edinboro U. now plans mainly online instruction this fall

  22-07-2020 19:58 via post-gazette.com
  
  School becomes third of the State System of Higher Education schools to shift away from in-person classes amid COVID-19 surge.
  
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• ‘I Don’t Think Anyone Is Going To Score Against Us’: Chicago Red Star’s Katie Johnson On NWSL Challenge Cup

  22-07-2020 19:42
  
  (CBS Local Sports)– The Chicago Red Stars are one of the final teams remaining in the 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup and forward Katie Johnson is excited about the team’s opportunity to win a championship in 2020.
  RELATED: ‘I’m Overjoyed To Play Some Small Part In This’: Play By Play Announcer Jenn Hildreth On NWSL Challenge Cup
  HERRIMAN, UT – JULY 01: Katie Johnson #33 of Chicago Red Stars in action during a game against the Portland Thorns FC. (Photo by Alex G
  
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• Large Water Main Break In St. Clair Leaves Nearly 100 People Without Water Service

  22-07-2020 19:30
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A water main break shut down Becks Run Road and left nearly 100 people without water service Wednesday.
  A Pennsylvania American Water representative says it was a 20-inch main that broke overnight, sending water gushing into the air. It happened near Wagner Street and Mountain Avenue in Pittsburgh’s St. Clair neighborhood. Ninety-five customers were without water service.
  Neighbors said Becks Run Road looked like a river as swift moving water — about 6 inche
  
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• Large Main Break In St. Clair Leaves Nearly 100 People Without Water Service

  22-07-2020 19:30
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A water main break shut down Becks Run Road and left nearly 100 people without water service Wednesday.
  A Pennsylvania American Water representative says it was a 20-inch main that broke overnight, sending water gushing into the air. It happened near Wagner Street and Mountain Avenue in Pittsburgh’s St. Clair neighborhood. Ninety-five customers were without water service.
  Neighbors said Becks Run Road looked like a river as swift moving water — about 6 inche
  
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• Oakmont Police Concerned About Missing 75-Year-Old Veteran Charles ‘Chuck’ DeZort

  22-07-2020 19:22
  
  OAKMONT, Pa. (KDKA) – Police say they’re concerned about the welfare of a missing 75-year-old veteran from Oakmont.
  The Oakmont police chief says Charles DeZort, who his family says also goes by Chuck, was last seen July 17.A family member who reached out to KDKA says the Vietnam vet has diabetes and heart issues. He’s been living in Oakmont since Memorial Day.(Photo Credit: Provided)
  DeZort drives a white Dodge Grand Caravan with a Florida license plate.
  The Oakmont police say
  
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• PWSA: Additive Is Working To Improve Lead Levels In City’s Drinking Water

  22-07-2020 18:49
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority says recent test results show they are making significant progress in lowering the lead levels in the city’s drinking water.
  PWSA Director Will Pickering and Mayor Bill Peduto held a joint news conference Wednesday to talk about removing lead from the city’s pipes and putting in replacements.
  According to the PWSA, two recent quality tests show great results even in the water at homes that still have lead pipes.
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• PWSA: Lead levels are greatly reduced in Pittsburgh's water supply

  22-07-2020 18:45 via post-gazette.com
  
  Testing shows lead levels in the drinking water are well within the federal and state water quality standard.
  
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• Police: Ross Twp. ATM Theft May Be Related To Others In The Area

  22-07-2020 18:21
  
  ROSS TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) – An ATM was stolen overnight in Ross Township.
  Police say around 1:30 a.m. Wednesday morning, unknown suspects broke into the BP on Lowries Run Road and stole an ATM machine.
  Investigators were able to identify the car captured on surveillance footage as a 2011 Dodge Nitro with Ohio plate FHD2691. According to police, it was reported stolen in Lake County Ohio earlier this month.
  (Photo Credit: Ross Township Police)
  Now police are “exploring” if this
  
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• Pa. Health. Dept. Reports 631 New Coronavirus Cases, 25 More Deaths Statewide

  22-07-2020 18:02
  
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 631 new cases of Coronavirus on Wednesday, in addition to 25 more deaths.
  The statewide total number of cases has risen to 103,396 since Tuesday’s report.
  The number of tests administered within the last seven days, between July 15 and July 21, is 148,209 with 6,094 positive cases. There were 21,776 test results reported to the department through 10 p.m. on July 21. These results represent the total number of test
  
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• Showtime Boxing Announces Return August 1 With Bouts Scheduled Through End Of 2020

  22-07-2020 17:48
  
  (CBS Local)- Sports leagues and promotions across the United States have begun their return to action and Showtime Sports and Premier Boxing Champions are preparing for its return to the ring as well.
  The network and promotion announced Wednesday it will ring the bell on its return starting August 1 when Showtime Championship Boxing presents undefeated Stephen “Cool Boy Steph” Fulton Jr. taking on fellow unbeaten Angelo “El Chinito” Leo in a fight for the junior featherwe
  
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• Proposal For Pittsburgh Zipline On The Agenda For Mount Washington Community Development Corporation Meeting

  22-07-2020 17:48
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A proposal for a zipline in Pittsburgh will be discussed during a virtual meeting this evening.
  The Mount Washington Community Development Corporation’s development committee will hold a Zoom meeting Wednesday from 6-7:30 p.m.
  On the agenda is a proposal from the Pittsburgh Zipline Company.
  In March of last year, KDKA talked to Jeremy Goldman, who owns the Pittsburgh Zipline Company, about setting up shop on an undeveloped parcel of North Shore land and shuttling
  
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• Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Announces 8 Additional Deaths, Countywide Coronavirus Toll Grows To 217

  22-07-2020 17:07
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Allegheny County Health Department is reporting 96 new Coronavirus cases Wednesday, and eight additional deaths, out of 1,617 test results.
  The county-wide total now stands at 6,670 since March 14. There are 6,471 confirmed cases and 199 probable cases.
  In the newest cases, ages range from 1 to 92 years old with the median age being 37. Positive results are from tests that span July 7 through July 21.Officials report that 536 patients have been or are presently hosp
  
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• Can Gardening Relieve Burnout? Read An Excerpt from ‘The Well-Gardened Mind’ 

  22-07-2020 16:47
  
  Photo Courtesy of Simon & Schuster
  Whether you’re working from home, temporarily out of work, or putting in even longer hours than usual as an essential worker, the coronavirus pandemic has only increased job-related stress. For parents with children at home due to school and daycare closings, the risk of burnout is even greater. In a special selection from her new book ‘The Well-Gardened Mind’ (available now from Simon & Schuster), Su
  
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• Actress Patricia Heaton On 5 Activities To Inspire ‘Your Second Act’ 

  22-07-2020 16:47
  
  Photo Courtesy of Simon & Schuster
  The pandemic has turned everyday life up-side down. Whether you’ve started to reevaluate your priorities or you are looking for work after a layoff, now could be the time to change direction and start your second act. Beloved actress Patricia Heaton has experienced her fair share of pivotal transitions in both her personal and professional life, and she reveals anecdotes about them in her new book ‘Yo
  
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• ‘Biggest Thing Is Making Sure We Play Our Style’: Sky Blue FC’s Kailen Sheridan & Elizabeth Eddy On Semifinals Matchup With Chicago Red Stars On CBS All Access

  22-07-2020 16:30
  
  (CBS Local/CBS Philly)- The semifinal round of the NWSL Challenge Cup is here with four teams vying for two spots in the championship game set to be played on CBS Sunday, July 26. In the first matchup, the Houston Dash meet Portland Thorns FC. In the second game of the day, Sky Blue FC take on Chicago Red Stars.
  For Sky Blue FC, the team has been riding the strong goalkeeping from 25-year-old Canadian Kailen Sheridan, who shined in the team’s quarterfinals matchup against Washington Spirit
  
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• PTL Links: July 22, 2020

  22-07-2020 16:01
  
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:Vicki Clark & Jane Elliott
  Nemacolin Resort Hiring
  Rania’s Catering
  Rania’s Recipes
  CDC Information on Coronavirus
  Pa. Health Dept. Information on Coronavirus
  Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Information on Coronavirus
  CCI Puppy Cam!
  PTL Puppy Penguin on Facebook
  PTL Puppy Penguin on Twitter
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• Cooking With Rania: Summertime Chicken Salad

  22-07-2020 15:57
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Rania Harris, of Rania’s Catering, is making Summertime Chicken Salad!
  Summertime Chicken Salad
  Ingredients:½ cup mayonnaise
  ½ cup Greek yogurt
  1 garlic clove, minced
  ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  5 teaspoons champagne vinegar
  3 cups shredded cooked chicken breasts (see directions below)
  ¼ – ½ cup blanched slivered almonds, toasted
  ½ cup minced Vidalia onion
  1 large celery stalk, diced small (1/2 cup), plus leaves
  1/3 cu
  
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• Two-Vehicle Accident Closes Portion Of Route 8

  22-07-2020 15:42
  
  RICHLAND TOWNSHIP (KDKA) – A two-vehicle accident has closed to a portion of Route 8 at Sandy Hill Road.Police and medics are on the scene after the accident was reported just after 9:00 a.m.It is not known at this time if there were any injuries in the crash.Stay With KDKA.com For More Details
  
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• At Least 1 Person Killed In 2-Vehicle Crash On Route 8

  22-07-2020 15:42
  
  RICHLAND TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — At least one person is dead following a two-vehicle crash on Route 8 in Richland Township.
  First responders were called to the scene on Route 8 at Sandy Hill Road just after 9 a.m.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Fred Williams)
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Fred Williams)
  Police have not yet said what caused the accident. It appears and car and tractor trailer rig collided.
  The victim’s identity has not yet been released.
  The road was shut down fo
  
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• 1 Person Killed In 2-Vehicle Crash On Route 8

  22-07-2020 15:42
  
  RICHLAND TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — At least one person is dead following a two-vehicle, head-on crash on Route 8 in Richland Township.
  First responders were called to the scene just after 9 a.m. on Route 8 at Sandy Hill Road in front of Harvest Valley Farms. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office was called a short time later.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Fred Williams)
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Fred Williams)
  According to police, reports from witnesses indicate a ma
  
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• Ambridge Police Searching For Missing 84-Year-Old Man Gary Kerr

  22-07-2020 15:26
  
  AMBRIDGE (KDKA) – Police in Ambridge are searching for Gary Kerr, a missing 84-year-old man.Photo Credit: Ambridge Police
  He was reported missing on Tuesday night when he walked out of his home around 7:00 p.m.Kerr is described as 5’5″ with white hair and wearing a pink/salmon colored shirt with beige pants and slip-on shoes.Police say he sufferes from dementia and does not speak well.Kerr is known to walk with a slight limp but is able to move well.Anyone with information rega
  
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• Ambridge Police Say Missing 84-Year-Old Gary Kerr Has Been Found

  22-07-2020 15:26
  
  AMBRIDGE (KDKA) – Police in Ambridge say a missing 84-year-old man has been found.Photo Credit: Ambridge Police
  Gary Kerr was reported missing on Tuesday night when he walked out of his home around 7 p.m. Police say he suffers from dementia and does not speak well.Ambridge Police say he was found in an abandoned building next door. He crawled through a broken panel in a garage door and was found in an upstairs room. Police say he was dehydrated and dirty, but “otherwise okay.”
  
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• Without Fans, Will Baseball Feel Like Baseball? Sports Anchors Throw Caution On ‘Strangest MLB Season Ever’

  22-07-2020 15:18
  
  (CBS New York) — The MLB season starts July 23 with an East Coast-West Coast doubleheader. The first game will feature the American League’s leading contender, the New York Yankees, against the World Series champion Nationals in Washington, DC. The second game has the San Francisco Giants heading south to Los Angeles, where they’ll meet the Dodgers, the National League favorite.
  Baseball opening day, four months after it was originally scheduled, brings a welcome distraction fr
  
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• ‘I’m Overjoyed To Play Some Small Part In This’: Play By Play Announcer Jenn Hildreth On NWSL Challenge Cup

  22-07-2020 14:58
  
  (CBS Local Sports)– Only four teams remain in the 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup.
  On Wednesday, the semifinals begin between the Houston Dash and Portland Thorns FC at 12:30 p.m. EST/PST on CBS All Access and then the Chicago Red Stars take on Sky Blue FC at 10 p.m. EST/PST on CBS All Access.
  Last weekend’s quarterfinals featured only one goal and three matches being decided by penalty kicks. The defending champion North Carolina Courage were knocked out, the tournament moves from turf
  
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• ‘The People’s Protester,’ Lorenzo Rulli, Surrenders To Police, Facing Charges

  22-07-2020 14:51
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A man who calls himself “The People’s Protester” has been taken into police custody after surrendering on Wednesday morning.
  Dozens of supporters stood and waited near the Allegheny County Jail for Lorenzo Rulli as he surrendered. They call him a “freedom fighter.”
  It was an emotional gathering. People held signs, they chanted and there were tears.HAPPENING NOW— Supporters of Lorenzo Rulli standing together. He’s known as the &l
  
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• ‘The People’s Protester’ Lorenzo Rulli Surrenders To Police

  22-07-2020 14:51
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A man that is known as “The People’s Protester” is in custody as of Wednesday morning.
  HAPPENING NOW— Supporters of Lorenzo Rulli standing together. He’s known as the “People’s Protestor” turning himself in to police this morning. ⁦@KDKA⁩ pic.twitter.com/Y2yQAe31L0
  — Lindsay Ward (@LindsayWardTV) July 22, 2020
  Lorenzo Rulli surrendered to police early on Wednesday morning.He is facing 14 charges, includin
  
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• Gov. Wolf denies Blue Jays' pitch to play at PNC Park

  22-07-2020 14:03 via post-gazette.com
  
  The Toronto Blue Jays will indeed play their home games at PNC Park this summer, sharing the facility with the Pirates.
  
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• "White plague" program shows how we did social distancing 100 years ago

  22-07-2020 14:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Tuberculosis at the turn of the 20th century engendered its own fake cures and conspiracy theories.
  
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• Ailing outboard shifts course of man sailing the length of the Ohio River

  22-07-2020 14:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Ohio teacher Dennis Simpson’s outboard motor broke down in Chester, W.Va., so he restarted near Cincinnati and will do the first half later.
  
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• Wheeling Hospital Offering Buyouts To Staff

  22-07-2020 13:22
  
  WHEELING, W. Va. (KDKA) – Wheeling Hospital is offering buyouts to some of its staff after heavy financial losses.The workers will have until August 4 to decide if they are willing to take the buyout.According to Wheeling Hospital’s CEO, the hospital lost $11 million last year and has lost $18 million so far this year.Wheeling Hospital is owned by the Catholic Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston.
  
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• Report: Toronto Blue Jays ‘Likely’ To Call PNC Park Home This Season

  22-07-2020 13:07
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Pirates will be sharing PNC Park with the Toronto Blue Jays during this upcoming season, according to a report.According to Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic Toronto, the Blue Jays have been informed that PNC Park will “likely” be their home for the 60-game season.
  Can confirm via source that PNC Park will be the likely home of the #BlueJays this season, pending approval from PA state gov’t. An official announcement could come as early as Wednesday.
  
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• Police, FBI Seeking Man That Robbed Ohio Credit Union While Holding A Child

  22-07-2020 12:47
  
  MAUMEE, Ohio (AP) — The FBI and police were seeking a man who they say robbed an Ohio credit union while carrying a toddler.
  The heist took place Tuesday at the Direction Credit Union and was captured by the bank’s surveillance video.
  The man, while holding the child, gave the teller a note threatening to use a bomb and demanding cash, authorities said. After getting the money, authorities said the man fled in a silver Cadillac.
  The suspect was wearing an orange and blue hooded sweat
  
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