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• Man Goes To 40 Different Stores, Eventually Finds $5 Million Scratch-Off Lottery Ticket

  01-08-2020 22:57
  
  (CNN) — After around 40 stores and four hours of searching, one North Carolina man finally struck gold.
  Kevin Clark, of Candler, North Carolina, played a hunch and went on a journey to find the last top prize of the $5,000,000 Mega Cash scratch-off game.
  “I had a real good feeling it was going to be in the western part of the state,” Clark said, according to the NC Education Lottery.
  Clark spent four hours going store to store, buying every single $20 Mega Cash ticket, until he
  
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• Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Parts Of Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia Canceled

  01-08-2020 22:01
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A severe thunderstorm watch has been canceled.A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of KY, OH, PA, WV until 11 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/PJTiovxKv7
  — NWS Pittsburgh (@NWSPittsburgh) August 1, 2020
  The affected areas in Pennsylvania include Allegheny, Beaver, Fayette, Greene, Washington and Westmoreland Counties.The affected areas in Ohio include Athens, Belmont, Carroll, Columbiana, Coshocton, Fairfield, Gallia, Guernsey, Harris
  
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• Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Parts Of Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia

  01-08-2020 22:01
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia and Kentucky until 11:00 p.m. Saturday.
  A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of KY, OH, PA, WV until 11 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/PJTiovxKv7
  — NWS Pittsburgh (@NWSPittsburgh) August 1, 2020
  The watch was issued by the NWS Pittsburgh.Stay with KDKA as we follow this developing story.
  
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• 2020 Pittsburgh Steelers Training Camp Preview: Running Backs

  01-08-2020 21:50
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The final stop in our 12-position breakdown of the Steelers 80-man training camp roster brings us to the backfield. James Conner begins his fourth season in the league as the primary running back, but will have a strong supporting cast in 2020.
  As camp rolls on, the Steelers have 10 backs to watch and evaluate this month:
  RunningbacksAnthony McFarland Jr., Rookie (Maryland)
  Ralph Webb, 1st Season
  Benny Snell Jr., 2nd Season
  Kerrith Whyte, 2nd Seas
  
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• Florida Removes 5,000 Pythons From The Everglades

  01-08-2020 21:44
  
  (CNN) — Talk about your unwanted guests.
  Burmese pythons are not naturally found in Florida. But the nonnative pests reproduce — and kill other species — so frequently that the state takes extraordinary measures to combat them.
  Wildlife officials removed 5,000 from the Everglades, according to a statement from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
  “Each invasive python eliminated represents hundreds of native Florida wildlife saved,” said “All
  
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• Florida Removes 5,000 Bermuse Pythons From The Everglades

  01-08-2020 21:44
  
  (CNN) — Talk about your unwanted guests.
  Burmese pythons are not naturally found in Florida. But the nonnative pests reproduce — and kill other species — so frequently that the state takes extraordinary measures to combat them.
  Wildlife officials removed 5,000 from the Everglades, according to a statement from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
  “Each invasive python eliminated represents hundreds of native Florida wildlife saved,” said “All
  
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• Whitehall Borough Police Department Celebrates Officer Retiring After 25 Years Of Service

  01-08-2020 21:43
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  WHITEHALL BOROUGH (KDKA) — Whitehall Borough Police Department celebrated the birthday and retirement of Officer David Artman on Friday.(Photo Credit: Whitehall Borough Police Department Facebook)Artman retired after 25 years of service to the Whitehall Borough Police Department. The celebration of his retirement happened to fall on his birthday as well, so both occasions were commemorated by the department.(Photo Credit: Whitehall Borough Police Department Facebook)
  
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• Suspect Wanted For Setting Bellevue Apartment Building On Fire Arrested, Charged

  01-08-2020 19:51
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A man who allegedly set an apartment building in Bellevue on fire last week is in police custody Saturday.
  Crews responded to the fire at the apartment building, located on the 100 block of Grant Avenue, on July 24.RELATED STORIESFirefighters Injured While Responding To Five-Alarm Fire In Bellevue
  Bellevue Police Seeking Arson SuspectMichael Holleran was arrested and arraigned yesterday. Holleran reportedly told investigators he uses alcohol wipes
  
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• West Virginia Breaks Record For New Confirmed Virus Cases

  01-08-2020 18:50
  
  CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia has set a record for newly confirmed coronavirus cases as infections, deaths and hospitalizations surge in the state, according to health data released Friday.
  The state recorded 182 new cases Thursday, the highest daily total since the outbreak began. Officials also reported record highs in the number of COVID-19 hospitalizations, intensive care unit patients and virus ventilator use.
  Republican Gov. Jim Justice renewed his call for residents to wear
  
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• U.S. Department Of Transportation Awards $1 Million To University Of Pittsburgh

  01-08-2020 18:22
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  OAKLAND (KDKA) — The U.S. Department of Transportation announced on Friday that it awarded the University of Pittsburgh $1 million in grant money to fund a new Tier 1 University Transportation Center.“These investments in four new transportation research centers will help advance innovation and create new solutions to increase accessibility,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao.
  The University of Pittsburgh was one of four universities selec
  
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• Pa. Health Dept. Reports 888 New Coronavirus Cases, Bringing Statewide Total To 112,936

  01-08-2020 17:56
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 888 new cases of Coronavirus on Saturday, in addition to 15 more deaths.
  The statewide total number of cases has risen to 112,936 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 now reached 7,204.
  There are 1,119,386 pat
  
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• Red Onions Linked To Salmonella Outbreak That Has Sickened People In Pennsylvania And 30 Other States

  01-08-2020 17:36
  
  (CNN) — A multistate outbreak of salmonella poisoning that has sickened almost 400 people in 31 states has been traced back to red onions, federal health officials said.
  And a company based in Bakersfield, California is the likely source of the potentially contaminated onions, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
  “Although the investigation has determined that red onions are the likely source of this outbreak, Thomson International, Inc. has notified FDA that it will be rec
  
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• Allegheny County reports 66 new COVID-19 cases, one additional death

  01-08-2020 17:31 via post-gazette.com
  
  Those positive COVID-19 results came from 1,459 tests, a positivity rate below 5 percent.
  
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• Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Reports 66 New Coronavirus Cases, 12 New Hospitalizations

  01-08-2020 17:06
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Allegheny County Health Department is reporting 66 new Coronavirus cases Saturday out of 1,459 test results, and one additional death.
  Of the 66 cases reported in the past 24 hours, all are confirmed cases.
  The county-wide total number of cases now stands at 8,160 since March 14.
  New cases range in age from 1 to 90 years with a median age of 37 years, according to the Health Department. The date of positive tests ranged from July 7 throug
  
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• Motorcyclist dies after collision with deer

  01-08-2020 17:02 via post-gazette.com
  
  John Hoover, 71, was driving his motorcycle on Route 240 in Green township when he struck the deer at about 8:15 p.m.
  
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• Flight 93 Memorial Service Will Be Shortened Due To Coronavirus

  01-08-2020 16:44
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  SHANKSVILLE, Pa. (KDKA) — This year’s memorial service for the passengers and crew members of Flight 93 will be shortened to try to limit the spread of Coronavirus.The service, which is typically 90 minutes, has been shortened to a 20-minute “Moment of Remembrance.” The ceremony will start at 9:45 a.m. on September 11 at the Memorial Plaza. There will be no keynote speakers or musicians, but the names of the passengers and crew will read aloud as th
  
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• Shaler Area School District Holds In-Person Graduation For Class Of 2020

  01-08-2020 16:18
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  SHALER TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — Graduating seniors at Shaler Area School District finally got their day.(Photo Credit: Tim Lawson/KDKA Photojournalist)
  They participated in a socially-distanced graduation ceremony at Titan Stadium on Friday. One by one, students walked down the field with their families to receive their diplomas.
  
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• Baseball Commissioner Warns He Might End Season If Coronavirus Isn’t Managed Better, ESPN Reports

  01-08-2020 15:53
  
  (CNN) — Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred warned union leader Tony Clark in a Friday call that if the league and players don’t do a better job of following Covid-19 protocols and managing the virus, Manfred could shut down the shortened season, ESPN reported.
  On Friday, the league and the MLB Players Association announced that 29 players and team staff have tested positive for Covid-19 this week.
  CNN has reached out to the league for comment but has not heard back. A uni
  
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• Man drowns while boating with friends

  01-08-2020 14:53 via post-gazette.com
  
  The man either fell or jumped into the Allegheny River Friday night as the boat was docking at the Washington’s Landing marina.
  
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• Michael Sriprasert named president of city's oldest preservation organization

  01-08-2020 12:30 via post-gazette.com
  
  Native of Maryland succeeds Arthur P. Ziegler Jr. as president of Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation 
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Hot And Humid Weekend With Strong To Severe Storms

  01-08-2020 12:29
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — It’ll be a warm and humid weekend with high temperatures in the low to mid-80’s.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center)
  Scattered showers and storms arrive later this afternoon where damaging wind gusts over 60 mph and large hail are the biggest threat.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center)
  There will be heavy downpours, but flash flooding is possible because of how dry it’s been.
  There’s a “slight risk” of severe we
  
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• Hey Ray! Explaining The Difference In Precipitation Terms In Weather Forecasts

  01-08-2020 12:06
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — When meteorologists give weather forecasts, we use words as a way of describing how precipitation will arrive in the area.
  When I tell my daughter Elizabeth, “You are asking to be grounded”, that doesn’t mean she’s grounded yet, but the chances are going up!
  It is sort of the same with rain and thunderstorms, so you should pay close attention to the whole description.
  To show the differences between the precipitation descri
  
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• Crews Battle Overnight House Fire In West Mifflin

  01-08-2020 11:06
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. (KDKA) — Firefighters spent several hours battling a blaze at a house fire in West Mifflin early Saturday morning.
  Crews have been at the scene along Paule’s lane in West Mifflin since approximately 3:00 a.m.
  Dispatchers tell KDKA that no one was home at the time of the fire and no one was injured.Here is the damage that we can see. Smoke is still coming from the home. @KDKA pic.twitter.com/e8v2LT3ZbY
  — Chris Hoffman (@NewsmanChris) Augu
  
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• 23 Ohio Death Row Inmates Test Positive For Coronavirus

  01-08-2020 09:09
  
  COLUMBUS, Oh. (AP) — Ohio’s prisons agency says more than 20 death row inmates have tested positive for COVID-19 in an outbreak flaring up in just the past week.
  JoEllen Smith is a spokeswoman for the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction.
  She confirmed the first case on July 24, but by Friday told The Associated Press that the number had reached 23.
  Smith says 13 of those were tested based on symptoms and 10 were tested as part of contact tracing and were asymptomatic whe
  
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• Highlands School District To Begin Year With Hybrid Model Featuring Both In-School And Remote Learning

  01-08-2020 08:04
  
  NATRONA HEIGHTS, Pa. (KDKA) — Students from Highlands School District will return to the classroom when school begins next month, but the district will use a hybrid approach that implements remote learning as well.
  The school board approved a plan that will divide students into two groups.
  One group will attend classes in person on Mondays and Tuesdays. The other group of students will attend classes in person on Wednesdays and Thursdays. All students will attend classes remotely on Friday
  
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• Highlands School District To Begin Year With Hybrid Model

  01-08-2020 08:04
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  NATRONA HEIGHTS, Pa. (KDKA) — Students from Highlands School District will return to the classroom when school begins next month, but the district will use a hybrid approach that implements remote learning as well.
  The school board approved a plan that will divide students into two groups.
  One group will attend classes in person on Mondays and Tuesdays. The other group of students will attend classes in person on Wednesdays and Thursdays. All students will attend cla
  
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• On A Positive Note: Young Adult Survivors United Helps Provide Support And Encouragement

  01-08-2020 07:44
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — They are young families in the fights of their lives, and one local organization is on the front lines of that fight right there with them.
  KDKA’s Kym Gable shows you how Young Adult Survivors United is helping them — on a positive note.
  When Stephanie Scoletti makes a house call, she always brings hope and help.
  Stephanie founded Young Adults Survivors United, or YASU, to help families like Nikki Ferguson’s. She was diagnosed at age 30 with Stage 2 br
  
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• Pirates Fall Short After Late Rally, Lose 6-3 To Cubs

  01-08-2020 07:00
  
  CHICAGO (AP) — Yu Darvish pitched six shutout innings and Jason Heyward drove in two runs, leading the Chicago Cubs to a 6-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.Darvish allowed two hits, struck out seven and walked one, bouncing back nicely after he struggled in his first start last weekend against Milwaukee.The Cubs are counting on the Japanese right-hander to help anchor their rotation after he finished strong last year.Chicago also got a solo home run from Jason Kipnis in its fourth win
  
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• River Rescue Recover Body After Searching For Missing Man At Washington’s Landing

  01-08-2020 05:59
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  ALLEGHENY COUNTY, Pa. (KDKA) — Officials have recovered the body of a man from the Allegheny River after he went under the water at Washington’s Landing.UPDATE: River Rescue’s @PghEMS divers located the male under the water and pulled him onto a dock at 12:01 a.m. Sadly, he was prounoucned dead. @PghPolice and PA Fish and Boat Commission will investigate. https://t.co/kMGwcWVqC6
  — Pgh Public Safety (@PghPublicSafety) August 1, 2020River rescue crews
  
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• River Rescue Officials Recover Body After Searching For Missing Man At Washington’s Landing

  01-08-2020 05:59
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  ALLEGHENY COUNTY, Pa. (KDKA) — Officials have recovered the body of a man from the Allegheny River after he went under the water at Washington’s Landing.UPDATE: River Rescue’s @PghEMS divers located the male under the water and pulled him onto a dock at 12:01 a.m. Sadly, he was prounoucned dead. @PghPolice and PA Fish and Boat Commission will investigate. https://t.co/kMGwcWVqC6
  — Pgh Public Safety (@PghPublicSafety) August 1, 2020River rescue crews
  
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• Mom Says Edgewood Police Told Her 13-Year-Old Son To Leave Roadside Where He Sells Water

  01-08-2020 05:47
  
  WILKINSBURG, Pa. (KDKA) — A mother is shocked and confused after she says police told her 13-year-old son to leave the roadside where he was selling water to drivers.
  Zyiere Jones sells water at the intersection of Swissvale Avenue and Walnut Street between Edgewood and Wilkinsburg to earn money for Kennywood tickets and sneakers. He says he was told to move for breaking a borough ordinance.
  “Not to sound ignorant or anything, but I knew it was going to happen because of his color of
  
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• River Rescue Crews Searching For Missing Person At Washington’s Landing

  01-08-2020 05:06
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  ALLEGHENY COUNTY, Pa. (KDKA) — Officials are searching the Allegheny River for someone who apparently went under the water at Washington’s Landing.
  River rescue crews have been searching around the docks since approximately 10 p.m. on Friday.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  KDKA spoke with a man who’s part of the boating community at Washington’s Landing. He says he got calls that a “younger man” slipped and fell into the water.
  “Our hearts g
  
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• 7 Arrested After Police Called To Kennywood For ‘Disruptive Behavior’

  01-08-2020 03:35
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. (KDKA) — Seven people were arrested after Kennywood said the police were called to the park for “disruptive behavior of some park visitors.”
  In a statement to KDKA on Friday, Kennywood said at approximately 6:30 p.m., the park asked for law enforcement assistance due to the “disruptive behavior.” Visitors were ejected and seven were arrested by the West Mifflin Police Department.
  “Kennywood will work with law enforcemen
  
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• Arrests Made After Police Called To Kennywood For ‘Disruptive Behavior’

  01-08-2020 02:50
  
  WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. (KDKA) — Kennywood says several people were arrested after police were called to the park for “disruptive behavior of some park visitors.”
  In a release on Friday, Kennywood said at approximately 6:30 p.m., the park asked for law enforcement assistance due to the “disruptive behavior.” The park says it ejected the people and several were arrested by the West Mifflin Police Department.
  “Kennywood will work with law enforcement on further invest
  
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• Ohio Alcohol Sales Restricted As Coronavirus Cases Remain High

  01-08-2020 02:36
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Alcohol sales will be banned after 10 p.m. Friday under an executive order issued by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine to help slow the spread of the coronavirus by limiting close gatherings.
  The order also prohibits the consumption of any drinks after 11 p.m. In a nod to the hit businesses are expected to take, it also boosts to three the number of alcoholic drinks that can be bought per takeout meal.
  DeWine’s order followed the Ohio Liquor Control Commission’s adopt
  
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• Pennsylvania Supreme Court Tosses Challenge To Eviction Ban

  01-08-2020 02:17
  
  (AP) — The Pennsylvania Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a challenge to the governor’s statewide moratorium on foreclosures and evictions, leaving in place an order that shields renters from losing their homes for failing to pay rent during the pandemic.
  Two months after agreeing to decide the issue, the state’s high court, without explanation, abruptly dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Pennsylvania Residential Owners Association and individual landlords that challenged Gov. To
  
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• Mt. Oliver Woman Pleads For Return Of Grandfather’s Swiss Army Knife Stolen With Her Purse

  01-08-2020 01:51
  
  MT. OLIVER, Pa. (KDKA) — A local woman needs help tracking down a stolen family heirloom.
  Sarah Cortino is offering up her next paycheck of $500 in hopes of finding her grandfather’s Swiss army knife. It all started with a simple mistake on the sidewalk on Margaret Street.
  “It was actually right at this spot that the purse was put at, right here,” Cortino said. “And just was taking groceries out, put it down, was concentrating on trying to move out of my neighbor&rs
  
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• Health Expert Says There’s ‘A Pretty Significant False Negative Rate’ If You Get A Coronavirus Test ‘Too Soon’

  01-08-2020 01:38
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Finding out you’ve been exposed to someone with coronavirus can fill you with concern.
  “Exposure means being within 6 feet of someone not wearing a mask who has COVID for longer than 15 minutes,” says Dr. Amy Crawford-Faucher of AHN Family Medicine.
  But before you rush out and get tested with a nasal swab — which picks up the genetic material of the virus — timing is of the essence.
  If you go too soon, the results may not be accurate.
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• Lunch Angel: Woman Admired For Her Volunteer Work At The Westmoreland County Food Bank

  01-08-2020 01:29
  
  GREENSBURG, Pa. (KDKA) – On any given day, somewhere in the canyons of cardboard and canned foods that make up the Westmoreland County Food Bank warehouse, you’ll find volunteer extraordinaire Sheila Dicroce.
  “I guess I feel the need to get back. I’ve been blessed all of my life, and I believe in volunteering,” she told KDKA.
  But Sheila isn’t just your average volunteer. As Westmoreland County Food Bank CEO Jennifer Miller put it: “Every food bank, every
  
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• Concerns Surround Private Parties As Coronavirus Cases Spike In Allegheny County

  01-08-2020 01:12
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — As coronavirus cases in Allegheny County increase, hospitalizations are at the highest levels we’ve seen.
  On Friday, the Allegheny County Health Department reported 244 new coronavirus cases out of 2,616 test results and 4 additional deaths.
  Fortunately, local hospitals are prepared and not overwhelmed by the cases yet. But what is causing the increase? There are growing concerns about private parties.
  Marla Fruhlinger has a side job serving and bartending at priv
  
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• Judge Denies Bail For Man Who Allegedly Raped Woman At Pittsburgh Hotel

  01-08-2020 00:19
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A judge denied bail for a man accused of raping a woman at a hotel on the North Shore last weekend.
  Michael Cooper, 48, is facing five charges including rape, sexual assault, recklessly endangering another person, indecent assault and indecent exposure. KDKA was there Wednesday when he turned himself in.(Photo Credit: KDKA)
  Cooper, who was working maintenance at the Residence Inn by Marriott across from PNC Park, is accused of forcibly raping a guest in her room Sunday
  
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• Pediatric surgeon diagnosed with ulcerative colitis as a child seeks cure

  01-08-2020 00:14 via post-gazette.com
  
  despite over 3 million Americans being diagnosed
  
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• As Restaurants Close In Market Square, Some Worry Banks Are Moving In

  01-08-2020 00:04
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — In recent years, Market Square has become a foodie paradise, attracting locals and visitors alike to its many restaurants.
  But that could be changing as some restaurants close during this pandemic. Some downtown leaders are worried that Market Square is changing for the worse.
  “Where does it end? It’s ruining Market Square,” says John Valentine, executive director of the Downtown Community Development Corporation.
  Valentine is worried that big banks wi
  
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