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• Pittsburgh Pirates’ Gregory Polanco Cleared To Play For Tonight’s Game

  27-07-2020 23:49
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pittsburgh Pirates’ Gregory Polanco has been cleared to play once again.Your Bucs are home and @El_Coffee‘s back.#LetsGoBucs pic.twitter.com/t4ZscbFykN
  — Pirates (@Pirates) July 27, 2020
  In a tweet from the Pirates’ official account, they listed Polanco as a designated hitter in their starting lineup for tonight’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers.
  Polanco tested positive for the Coronavirus on July 17. According to our news partners a
  
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• First 2020 Presidential Debate Between Trump And Biden Will Be In Ohio

  27-07-2020 23:35
  
  CLEVELAND, Ohio (KDKA) — The first 2020 presidential debate between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden will be in Ohio.
  It will be co-hosted by Case Western Reserve University and the Cleveland Clinic, announced Monday in a release. It will be Sept. 29 at Sheila and Eric Samson Pavilion at the university’s Health Education Campus in Cleveland.
  “This pandemic has highlighted the critical importance of health care and scientific discovery in unprecedented
  
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• Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued For Mercer, New Wilmington, Farrell

  27-07-2020 23:20
  
  MERCER/FARRELL/NEW WILMINGTON (KDKA) — The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Mercer, Farrell and New Wilmington.
  Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Farrell PA, New Wilmington PA, Mercer PA until 5:45 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/fYBIpv9qWX
  — NWS Pittsburgh (@NWSPittsburgh) July 27, 2020
  The warning will be in effect until 5:45 p.m. today.WEATHER LINKS:Current Conditions | School Delays & Closings | Local Radar | Weather App | Photos
  
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• West Virginia University Pushes Back Start Of Fall Semester, Switches Some Courses Online

  27-07-2020 23:10
  
  CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia University on Monday pushed back the start of its fall semester by a week and is switching some courses to online instruction due to concerns about the coronavirus outbreak.
  In a letter to the campus community, university President Gordon Gee said the move is aimed at reducing the overall amount of people on campus “while preserving the on-campus experience for freshmen, graduate and professional students as much as possible.”
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• Dr. Anthony Fauci’s Baseball Card Just Became One Of The Best Selling In Topps’ History

  27-07-2020 22:49
  
  (CNN) — Dr. Anthony Fauci threw an abysmal first pitch to kick off the historic 2020 Major League Baseball season. But fans of the renowned disease expert clearly don’t mind.
  A Topps baseball card with a masked Fauci mid-pitch just became the bestselling card in the history of ToppsNow, the company’s collection of limited-edition cards.
  Photo From Topps
  ToppsNow cards are available for only 24 hours on the Topps site. More than 51,500 Faucis were sold when the card hit the site
  
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• Pedestrian Hit By Vehicle On Forbes Avenue In Oakland

  27-07-2020 22:34
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Police and medics are on the scene after a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle in Oakland.On Monday, Allegheny County dispatch said the person was hit in the 3800 block of Forbes Avenue. The driver remained on the scene.Stay with KDKA for more on this developing story.
  
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• PennDOT Seeks Public’s Input With Annual Highway Safety Survey

  27-07-2020 22:26
  
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — PennDOT has released its annual online Highway Safety Survey and is encouraging motorists to take it.
  “Safety is our top priority and we value continued public engagement in making our roadways safer,” said PennDOT Secretary Yassmin Gramian. “The results from this annual survey help us gauge participants’ attitudes on highway safety, and potentially allow us to adjust our safety activities so we can further reduce crashes and fatalities.”
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• More frequency, better connectivity cited by Allegheny County residents as goals for NEXTransit campaign

  27-07-2020 22:14 via post-gazette.com
  
  Five more virtual sessions are planned.
  
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• Pittsburgh Steelers Place Arrion Springs On Reserve/COVID-19 List

  27-07-2020 22:08
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pittsburgh Steelers have placed Arrion Springs on the NFL’s Reserve/COVID-19 list.The Steelers announced the news on Monday. The NFL says the list was created for a player who either tests positive for coronavirus or who has been quarantined after having been in close contact with an infected person or persons.
  We have placed DB Arrion Springs on the reserve/COVID-19 list.
  — Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) July 27, 2020Springs was signed by the Steelers
  
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• Police K-9 Ciro Passes Away After 8 Years Of Service With Beaver County Sheriff’s Office

  27-07-2020 21:50
  
  BEAVER COUNTY (KDKA) — Police K-9 Ciro passed away today, according to the Beaver County Sheriff’s Office.Ciro served eight years with the Beaver County Sheriff’s Office and won multiple awards, according to the sheriff’s office.“He was surrounded by his family and close law enforcement friends as we had a private gathering and sent him with an officer’s escort, led by Trooper Mike Brown and Officer Jim Brown, jr. of Aliquippa,” the sheriff’s offic
  
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• Standout Student Athlete Killed In Penn Twp. Motorcycle Crash

  27-07-2020 21:40
  
  PENN TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — A standout student athlete is being mourned today after he was killed in a motorcycle crash over the weekend in Westmoreland County.
  The crash happened Sunday around 9 p.m. along Route 130 in Penn Township.
  (Photo Credit: Shelby Cassesse/KDKA)
  The victim is identified as 20-year-old Tre Cunningham of Jeannette.
  According to the Westmoreland County Coroner, Cunningham was driving his 2004 Honda CBR 1000 motorcycle. He was traveling east on State Route 130 at the same
  
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• Attorneys Seek Names Of Babies Born Exposed To Drugs

  27-07-2020 21:31
  
  CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A group of West Virginia attorneys is asking a judge to force the state to release the names of babies born exposed to drugs as part of the Purdue Pharma bankruptcy case.
  The lawyers want the names so they can send families a notice of pending litigation and seek compensation for them, The Herald-Dispatch reports. They filed a complaint in Kanwaha County Circuit Court seeking the names.
  The deadline for individuals and entities to file a claim against Purdue Pharma
  
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• Pa. State Police Issue 18 Coronavirus Guidance Warnings To Pittsburgh Area Liquor Establishments Over The Weekend

  27-07-2020 21:03
  
  HARRISBURG/PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pennsylvania State Police Liquor Control Enforcement Officers issued 18 warnings related to Coronavirus mitigation efforts to liquor establishments in the Pittsburgh area from July 24 to July 26.
  Establishments in the Pittsburgh area have received in the most warnings from liquor control enforcement officers in the last two reports. In last week’s report, 11 warnings were issued to liquor establishments in the area. In total, officers issued 64 warnings
  
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• Allegheny Health Network Cuts Ribbon On New Cancer Institute At Allegheny General Hospital

  27-07-2020 20:57
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Highmark Health and the Allegheny Health Network cut the ribbon Monday on their new Cancer Institute at Allegheny General Hospital. The plan is for it to serve as the nucleus for their cancer research, clinical trials, medics and education.The new 90,000 foot facility is being called the centerpiece of the healthcare network’s more than $300 million investment to expand cancer care across the region.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  This center opens at a time when AHN has re
  
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• State Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Two Suspects Accused Of Stealing From Walmart

  27-07-2020 20:22
  
  WHITE TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — State Police are asking for help identifying two suspects, accused of stealing from a Walmart.(Photo Credit: PA State Police)
  (Photo Credit: PA State Police)
  Police say the man and woman in these surveillance pictures took $195.28 worth of items from the store in White Township on July 14. The pair left in a blue, Ford F-150 pickup.(Photo Credit: PA State Police)
  If you recognize the suspects, you are asked to call Indiana County State Police at 724-357-1960.
  
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• Mt. Lebanon School District, school directors provide cyber education options

  27-07-2020 19:42 via post-gazette.com
  
  Mt. Lebanon School District, school directors at a July 15 virtual meeting unanimously approved a $296,940 contract to provide cyber education options for its students this fall.
  
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• Pittsburgh Steelers’ Stephon Tuitt: ‘I’m Not Kneeling For The Flag’

  27-07-2020 19:26
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Steelers’ defensive end Stephon Tuitt made his stance about kneeling during the national anthem clear in a series of tweets Monday.While Tuitt says he will not kneel, he added that he reportedly does not disrespect anyone else who does.“Also I’m not kneeling for the flag and screw anybody who have a problem with that. My grandmother was a immigrant from the Carribean and age worked her ass off to bring 20 people over the right way. She had n
  
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• NHL Reports Zero Cases In Latest Round Of Coronavirus Testing

  27-07-2020 19:18
  
  NEW YORK (AP/KDKA) — The National Hockey League reported zero players tested positive for the coronavirus last week.
  The league says it administered a total of 4,256 tests to more than 800 players from July 18-25.
  Two players tested positive during the first week of training camps July 13-17.Great news from #NHL in terms on Covid testing over 4,200 tests NONE positive pic.twitter.com/mwrngQEjLC
  — Bob Pompeani (@KDPomp) July 27, 2020
  Players and staff from the 24 teams participating i
  
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• ‘It Was A Dream Come True, I Can’t Believe It’: Joel McHale On CBS All Access’s ‘The Twilight Zone’

  27-07-2020 19:03
  
  (CBS Local)– Season two of “The Twilight Zone” is streaming now on CBS All Access and Joel McHale is in one of the season’s scariest episodes.
  RELATED: ‘As I Was Doing It, I Realized How Iconic That World Is’: Morena Baccarin On CBS All Access’s ‘The Twilight Zone’
  While the actor and comedian has made name for himself making people laugh, McHale jumped at the opportunity to work with Jordan Peele and enter a world he has long been a fan
  
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• Second Lady Karen Pence To Visit Pittsburgh, Will Focus On Local Veterans’ Affairs

  27-07-2020 18:53
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Second Lady Karen Pence and Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) Robert Wilkie will visit Pittsburgh this week.Their visit, scheduled for Wednesday, July 29, will involve a trip to the VA Pittsburgh Health Care System for a roundtable discussion on Art, Dance/Movement, and Music Therapy. They will also reportedly participate in a discussion about veteran suicide prevention. Multiple veterans are expected to share their stories about their experiences with therapy at the V
  
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• PennDOT seeking public's input on traffic safety through annual survey

  27-07-2020 18:39 via post-gazette.com
  
  The department announced Monday morning it is again seeking feedback from motorists’ about traffic safety and driving behaviors through an annual survey.
  
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• Planet Fitness Guests, Members Will Be Required To Wear Masks At All Times

  27-07-2020 18:29
  
  HAMPTON, N.h. (KDKA) — Planet Fitness announced it will require all its guests and members to wear masks at all times inside its facilities.The new mask rule for gym patrons will take effect on August 1. The company already says it already instituted a mandatory mask rule for employees. The company has 1,450 locations open across 46 states, the District of Columbia, Canada, and Australia. In Pittsburgh, there are at least 20 locations in the Pittsburgh area.“As we continue to face th
  
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• 2 People Facing Charges Stemming From June Protest Outside 941 Saloon

  27-07-2020 18:15
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Two people are facing serious charges in connection with an incident that sparked controversy at a popular downtown Pittsburgh bar.
  There’s a sign on the front door of 941 Saloon, located along Liberty Avenue, saying that they’re closed.
  KDKA’s Lindsay Ward read through police paperwork and it says that these two people who are facing charges threatened to burn the saloon down and damaged a security vehicle.
  According to the criminal complaint, it was
  
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• Pa. Health Dept. Reports 839 Additional Coronavirus Cases, 4 More Deaths

  27-07-2020 17:58
  
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 839 new cases of Coronavirus on Monday, in addition to four more deaths.
  The statewide total number of cases has risen to 108,264 since Sunday’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.
  Allegheny County is reporting an increase of 180 cases and Philadelphia County is reporting an
  
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• Slice On Broadway To Close Location At PNC Park By End Of July

  27-07-2020 17:37
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Slice on Broadway has announced it will close its location at PNC Park by the end of the month.The last day the location will be open is Friday, July 31.“It may be opening day for the Pittsburgh Pirates but unfortunately it will be our last at PNC Park. After much contemplation we have decided close this location,” Slice on Broadway said in a Tweet.
  It may be opening day for the Pittsburgh Pirates but unfortunately it will be our last at PNC Park. After much
  
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• Walk to End Alzheimer’s Is Everywhere This Year

  27-07-2020 17:36
  
  The world may look a little different right now, but one thing hasn’t changed: the Alzheimer’s Association’s commitment to ending Alzheimer’s. This year, the Walk to End Alzheimer’s Pittsburgh is everywhere — on every city sidewalk, track and trail near you.
  Date: Saturday, September 19, 2020Time: 9:30 a.m. – Opening Ceremony & 10 a.m. Walk
  Health and safety are top priorities, so this year’s event won’t be a large in-person gathering &md
  
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• Walk to End Alzheimer’s Goes Virtual This Year

  27-07-2020 17:36
  
  The world may look a little different right now, but one thing hasn’t changed: the Alzheimer’s Association’s commitment to ending Alzheimer’s. This year, the Walk to End Alzheimer’s Pittsburgh is everywhere — on every city sidewalk, track and trail near you.
  Date: Saturday, September 19, 2020Time: 9:30 a.m. – Opening Ceremony & 10 a.m. Walk
  Health and safety are top priorities, so this year’s event won’t be a large in-person gathering &md
  
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• DICK’S Sporting Goods To Close On Thanksgiving

  27-07-2020 17:22
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — DICK’s Sporting Goods announced that its all stores and distribution centers will be closed on Thanksgiving this year.The company made the announcement on Monday. The company added the closure will also affect specialty stores Golf Galaxy and Field & Stream. The company says while they have had limited hours on Thanksgivings of previous years, its locations were still open.All DICK’s Sporting Goods locations will operate with standard business hours on W
  
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• Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Announces 180 More Coronavirus Cases, Total Rises To 7,474

  27-07-2020 17:08
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Allegheny County Health Department is reporting 180 new Coronavirus cases Monday out of 1,929 test results, but no additional deaths.
  Of the 180 cases reported in the past 24 hours, 178 are confirmed cases and two are probable.
  The county-wide total number of cases now stands at 7,474 since March 14.
  New cases range in age from 2 to 101 years with a median age of 45 years, the Health Department said. The date of positive tests ranged from July 9 through July 26.
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• Target Decides To Closes Stores On Thanksgiving Day Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

  27-07-2020 16:23
  
  By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Business
  (CNN) — Target will close stores this Thanksgiving as the coronavirus pandemic forces major retailers to alter their upcoming holiday shopping plans.
  “There’s no question, the holiday season is going to be very different this year,” Target said in a blog post Monday.
  Target’s announcement to close on Thanksgiving came after Walmart said last week that it will stay closed on the holiday.
  Closing on Thanksgiving has been a source o
  
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• PTL Links: July 27, 2020

  27-07-2020 15:59
  
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:WW
  WW Recipe
  Walk To End Alzheimer’s
  Pittsburgh Pirates
  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
  Canine Companions for Independence on InstagramPittsburgh Today Live On Social Media:Facebook
  Twitter
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• WW Recipe: Mango-Avocado Salsa

  27-07-2020 15:53
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — WW Ambassador Mary Mary Vogliano shares a great summer recipe for Mango-Avocado Salsa!
  Mango-Avocado SalsaServes: 12 | SmartPoints per serving: 1 across all myWW plans
  Ingredients:
  ● 1½ medium, or 1 large, Hass variety, pitted, peeled, and diced avocado● 1 large, pitted, peeled and diced mango● 1 large, beefsteak variety, diced fresh tomato● 2 Tbsp, chopped, finely chopped uncooked red onion(s)● 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice● 2 tsp,
  
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• Zombie Cicadas Unknowingly Playing Mind Games And Infecting Other Cicadas With Decay-Causing Fungus

  27-07-2020 15:47
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Cicadas that have been infected with the fungus Massospora have been found to unknowingly transmit the parasite to other insects, according to new research from West Virginia University.
  West Virginia University researchers say that Massospora causes male cicadas to flick their wings like females.
  Flicking the wings like females serves as an invitation to mate, which brings other male cicadas close to them, and they are then infected with the fungus.
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• 19 Neighbors: Community garden is an urban oasis in South Side Slopes

  27-07-2020 14:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  The Bandi Schaum Community Garden has become a safe outdoor gathering spot to socialize during the pandemic.
  
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• Us: Feed the Hood founder nourishes body and soul

  27-07-2020 13:30 via post-gazette.com
  
  Chef Carlos Thomas, who founded Feed the Hood in 2016, says, “Many are giving out food, but is it sustainable and nutritious?”
  
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• Stargazing and Viewing Of Comet NEOWISE Provide Opportunities For Safe Outdoor Activities

  27-07-2020 12:56
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Since March, we’ve all had to get creative when it comes to connecting with friends and family.
  People have been taking advantage of the outdoors as much as possible during this time of limited contact.
  Here in Western Pennsylvania, we are lucky to be surrounded by so many great state parks and outdoor spaces in Pittsburgh or just outside the city.
  KDKA’s Celina Pompeani spoke with Charissa Sedor, a producer at the Buhl Planetarium at the Carnegie Science Ce
  
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• PennDOT catches up on delayed road work but $120 million in new projects remains on hold

  27-07-2020 12:45 via post-gazette.com
  
  Dry weather and low traffic let crews catch up on road work delayed by the COViD-19 shut down, but shaky finances are holding back more.
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Hot Temperatures, Chances Of Severe Weather And High Winds

  27-07-2020 12:32
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Most of the day will be dry with evening storms after 7:00 p.m. expected for most.
  The exception will be for places north of I-80, where a severe weather chance will begin as soon as 2:00 p.m. this afternoon.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center)
  Strong wind is the key concern for places north of I-80, with everyone else also seeing a chance for isolated flooding due to potential downpours.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center)
  Rain showers will continue overnight, with coo
  
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• Walkabout: The gift of a dignified portrait

  27-07-2020 12:15 via post-gazette.com
  
  Local photographers team up to give unemployed people free portraits to use to find work
  
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• ‘It’s Just Weird’; Pirates Broadcaster Greg Browns Speaks On The Challenges Of Calling Games Without Fans, Broadcasting From The Studio Away From The Ballpark

  27-07-2020 12:13
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Four months late, the Pirates will celebrate their home opener at PNC Park on Monday night against the Milwaukee Brewers with no fans in attendance.
  It is one of many traditions wiped out by the Coronavirus pandemic.
  When the Pirates opened their season in St. Louis over the weekend, another tradition took a hit.
  The Pirates broadcasters did the game from a studio on Pittsburgh’s North Shore.
  “The only difference is we’re not on site,” says the d
  
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• Consumers Relying On Credit Cards As Coronavirus Pandemic Continues To Cause Financial Struggles

  27-07-2020 11:38
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — With Congress and the White House still negotiating a new CARES Act and the $600 weekly unemployment bonus running out this week, more and more families are trying to figure out what to do.
  For many, that bonus has been a lifesaver and with it gone, the plastic in the wallet takes on more meaning.
  For those trying to make ends meet, the dip in the cash flow means something has to make up the difference.
  Creditors are worried more and more people will get into credit tro
  
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• Pittsburgh Pirates Holding 2020 Home Opener Without Fans Allowed, Offering Virtual Gameday Experience

  27-07-2020 11:24
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — This year will be a little bit different, but today is the Pittsburgh Pirates’ home opener.
  With no fans allowed in the stands, people will have to change the way they cheer on the team.
  Restaurants like McFadden’s and Mike’s Beer Bar haven’t had any baseball games this summer to attract fans, but that changes today.
  Outdoor seating has been set up at these restaurants to give fans a chance to be close to the ballpark for the home opener.
  There i
  
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• Police Investigating After Man Shot In The Leg

  27-07-2020 11:18
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Police are investigating after a man was shot in the leg in Pittsburgh’s Sheraden neighborhood.
  Pittsburgh Police officers responded to reports of a person having been shot in the 2700 block of Glen Mawr Street after 2:00 a.m. early Monday morning.
  Officers arrived at the scene and discovered a man with a gunshot wound to the leg. The man was conscious and breathing.
  Paramedics transported the man to a local hospital where he was reported to be in stable condition
  
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• Two People Facing Charges Stemming From June Protest Outside 941 Saloon

  27-07-2020 11:15
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Two people are facing serious charges in connection with an incident that sparked controversy at a popular downtown Pittsburgh bar.
  There’s a sign on the front door of 941 Saloon downtown saying that they’re closed.
  KDKA’s Lindsay Ward read through police paperwork and it says that these two people who are facing charges threatened to burn the saloon down and damaged a security vehicle.
  According to the criminal complaint, it was on June 21st when tran
  
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• Pittsburgh Police Searching For Missing 11-Year Old Daitarra Rippy

  27-07-2020 09:20
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Police are asking for help finding a missing 11-year old girl.
  Police say that Daitarra Rippy is 5’4”, weighs 100 pounds, and has black hair that is usually worn in a ponytail.Police seek the public's help to find a missing 11-year-old girl.
  Daitarra Rippy is 5’4”, 100 pounds, w/ black hair usually worn in a ponytail.
  She was last seen in the Beltzhoover area around 9:30 p.m. on July 26 wearing a white shirt and black shorts.
  Seen
  
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• Pittsburgh Police Locate Previously Missing 11-Year Old Daitarra Rippy

  27-07-2020 09:20
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Police have located a previously missing 11-year old girl.
  Police say they have safely located 11-year old Daitarra Rippy.UPDATE:
  Daitarra Rippy has been safely located. Thank you to the media and the public for sharing the information. pic.twitter.com/wvtmJI5sKS
  — Pittsburgh Police (@PghPolice) July 27, 2020
  
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• 20-Year Old Killed In Motorcycle Accident Along Route 130 In Penn Township

  27-07-2020 08:30
  
  PENN TOWNSHIP (KDKA) – A 20-year old was killed Sunday evening in a motorcycle accident along Route 130 in Penn Township.
  The accident happened Sunday around 9:00 p.m.
  Penn Township Police tell KDKA that the driver lost control of the bike and hit a guardrail while trying to pass an SUV.
  He was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash.
  Stay With KDKA.com For More Details
  
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• Penguins Finalize Playoff Roster, Travel To Toronto To Enter Eastern Conference ‘Bubble’

  27-07-2020 08:28
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Penguins left Pittsburgh on Sunday, traveling to Toronto, where they will compete in the qualifying round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
  The Penguins are set to begin play on Saturday, August 1 against the Montreal Canadiens.Hoping for the longest road trip ever.
  See you soon, Toronto. pic.twitter.com/7K4ZbCV5pj
  — Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) July 26, 2020Before departing for Toronto, the Penguins set their 31-player traveling roster. The roster includes:
  For
  
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• Semi-Truck Catches Fire After Crash Along Pa. Turnpike

  27-07-2020 08:15
  
  LAWRENCE COUNTY, Pa. (KDKA) — Traffic along the Pennsylvania Turnpike faced some delays on Sunday morning after a semi-truck caught on fire.
  The fire happened in Little Beaver Township near route 551 in Lawrence County.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  The Turnpike Commission says the truck hit a divider that may have damaged the truck’s gas tank, sparking the flames.
  No one was injured in the crash.
  
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• Duquesne University Music Professor Looking For Keyboards To Keep Incoming Students Equipped

  27-07-2020 05:12
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Online learning and teaching certainly have their challenges.
  Music programs, however, face a unique set of challenges, especially when it comes to access to instruments for their students.
  Mary Lynne Bennett, a professor of piano at Duquesne University is trying to make sure everyone who needs a piano has one for the upcoming school year.“They are all going to need access to an instrument continually so they can practice their skills,” she said.
  Not every s
  
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