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• State House Approves Changes To Mail-In Voting Law

  02-09-2020 23:49
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — In the shadow of an increasingly strident presidential campaign, Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives approved changes to the state’s fledgling mail-in voting law, but in highly partisan fashion Wednesday.
  The Republican-penned bill passed, 112-90, on a near party-line vote in the battleground state where President Donald Trump’s campaign and the Democratic Party are already in court seeking favorable decisions on how Pennsylvania’s mail-in
  
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• Literacy Pittsburgh In Need Of Volunteers For Adult Education Programs

  02-09-2020 23:48
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The coronavirus pandemic has caused issues for adults looking to further their education.
  Adult literacy programs are looking for help as hundreds of people are submitting applications for free tutoring services. But few are actually volunteering as tutors.
  “Adult education is something a lot of folks don’t think about, but there really is a great need,” Maria Polinsky of Literacy Pittsburgh told KDKA.
  The organization is swamped. Literacy Pittsburgh p
  
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• President Donald Trump, Joe Biden Will Both Visit Shanksville To Commemorate 9/11

  02-09-2020 23:22
  
  WASHINGTON (AP/KDKA) — President Donald Trump will also be visiting Shanksville to commemorate 9/11.Both Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden will commemorate the 19th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks in rural Pennsylvania where one of the hijacked planes crashed in a field, the White House and Biden’s campaign announced Wednesday.
  It was not immediately clear whether their visits to the memorial in Shanksville will overlap. But it probably will be the closest that the candid
  
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• Missing 29-Year-Old From Pittsburgh Found Dead

  02-09-2020 22:54
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pittsburgh Police say a missing 29-year-old has been found dead.According to police, Jordan Coles was found deceased on Wednesday.UPDATE: Jordan Coles was discovered deceased on 09/02/20.Cause and manner of death will come from the Medical Examiner's office.Pittsburgh Police would like to thank the media and the public for their assistance in trying to locate Jordan. pic.twitter.com/TKLju56stY
  — Pittsburgh Police (@PghPolice) September 2, 20
  
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• Bill Hillgrove To Serve 2-Game Suspension From Steelers, Pitt Broadcasts After DUI Charge

  02-09-2020 22:34
  
  By KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Bill Hillgrove will serve a two-game suspension from Steelers and Pitt football broadcasts after being charged with DUI in June.
  The radio voice of the Steelers and Pitt athletics will miss games for both football teams, a Steelers spokesperson said. The Steelers’ first two games are against the New York Giants on Sept. 14 and the Denver Broncos on Sept. 20
  According to the criminal complaint, Bill Hillgrove crashed through two panes of
  
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• Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald, Health Department Director Dr. Debra Bogen Join Coronavirus Vaccine Trial

  02-09-2020 22:34
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Two Allegheny County leaders say they’re part of a coronavirus vaccine trial.
  Allegheny County Health Department director Dr. Debra Bogen and Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald said during a briefing Wednesday that they’re participating in COVID-19 vaccine trials.Dr. Bogen says she’s participating in the Moderna trial and she got a shot yesterday, but she doesn’t know whether it was a vaccine or a placebo. Other tha
  
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• Man Convicted Of Sexually Assaulting Children At His Mother’s Daycare Going To Prison For 44-88 Years

  02-09-2020 22:33
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A Pittsburgh man accused of sexually assaulting children at his mother’s daycare is going to prison for 44-88 years.
  David Tyus was sentenced today and will be serving his time in the state penitentiary.
  (Source: Allegheny County)
  He was convicted in March of numerous sexual assault counts, including rape of a child.
  The assaults took place at the daycare run out of his mother’s home on the North Side.
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• 4 Pittsburgh Establishments Handed Notices Of Violation, 3 Others Get Warnings During Coronavirus Compliance Checks

  02-09-2020 21:58
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Four Pittsburgh-area licensed liquor establishments not following coronavirus orders were given notices of violation from state police during compliance checks, while three others got warnings.Liquor control enforcement officers visited 1,243 licensed establishments across the state Monday through Tuesday and issued five notices of violation and 12 warnings.
  Bars and restaurants issued a notice of violation won’t be named since they’re
  
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• Willy T. Ribbs On Superstar Racing Experience Series Coming To CBS In 2021: ‘It’s Like A Pro Bowl’

  02-09-2020 21:49
  
  (CBS Local/CBS SF)- Superstar Racing Experience made a new addition to its driver roster on Wednesday announcing that Willy T. Ribbs Jr. would be joining the series for its inaugural season in the summer of 2021. Ribbs competed across a wide variety of racing disciplines during the course of his career, finding the most success in the Trans-Am series where he picked up 17 wins.
  However, he is more widely known for breaking down barriers in the sport, becoming the first Black man to qualify and r
  
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• Man Found Dead After Fire Tips Through Somerset Co. Tavern

  02-09-2020 21:44
  
  BOSWELL, Pa. (AP) — Authorities say a man was found dead after a predawn fire in a western Pennsylvania tavern.
  Fire crews were called just before 6 a.m. Wednesday to Walat’s atop Laurel Hill Summit in Somerset County’s Jenner Township.
  Jennerstown Fire Chief Dave Robertson said the man was found near the seating area of the establishment, which was closed at the time.
  Investigators are trying to figure out the cause of the fire, which did extensive damage to the building.
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• Luke Bryan, Kane Brown And More Added To 55th ACM Award Performers

  02-09-2020 21:16
  
  CBS, the Academy of Country Music and Dick Clark Productions today announced that Kane Brown, Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Dan + Shay, Florida Georgia Line, Mickey Guyton and Morgan Wallen have been added to the superstar lineup of artists for the 55th Academy of Country Music Awards, and will perform from the Grand Ole Opry House stage. Hosted by reigning ACM Entertainer of the Year and 15-time ACM Award winner Keith Urban, the 55th ACM Awards will be broadcast live from Nashville, Wednesday, Septe
  
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• Some fans will now be allowed at high school sports events in Pa.

  02-09-2020 21:13 via post-gazette.com
  
  But updated guidelines from the governor's office say schools must adhere to 250-person limit on outdoor gatherings
  
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• ‘David & Tamela Mann Are As Amazing As I Hoped They’d Be’: Courtney Nichole On BET’s ‘Tyler Perry’s Assisted Living’

  02-09-2020 20:46
  
  (CBS Local)– On Wednesday, BET premieres a new show called “Tyler Perry’s Assisted Living,” starring David and Tamela Mann and Courtney Nichole. The sitcom from the Hollywood mogul Perry is one of several new shows that he has premiered on the network.
  RELATED: ‘Every Time We Filmed, It Got Crazier And Crazier’: Paige Hurd On BET’s ‘Tyler Perry’s The Oval’
  The show centers around a man named Jeremy, who just lost his job and decide
  
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• Updated Guidance From Wolf Administration Allows Spectators At School Sports

  02-09-2020 20:45
  
  Ny: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) – The Wolf administration’s updated guidance longer bans spectators from school sports, but gathering restrictions must still be followed.Earlier guidance from the administration said sports activities at the Pre-K to 12 level were “limited to student athletes, coaches, officials, and staff only.”
  Now the guidelines, updated on Sept. 2, say that spectators can attend sporting events, but they’ll count towards the statewide ga
  
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• Port Authority to design its own face masks to be part of employee uniforms

  02-09-2020 20:36 via post-gazette.com
  
  The company mask will prevent workers from wearing their own masks and making social statements that CEO says could “cause harm.”
  
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• City Council Discusses Facial Recognition Technology And Policing

  02-09-2020 20:14
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – There’s a bill some are trying to pass about unrestricted facial recognition technology in Pittsburgh. For law enforcement, it’s a technique primarily used as an investigative tool.
  KDKA found out after lengthy conversations within the last week with various groups, including the public safety department, city council says it will take weeks before anything is decided.
  “There’s just some technical, legal terms that we have to add in there,”
  
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• Pittsburgh Pirates To Wear Jersey Number 21 On Roberto Clemente Day

  02-09-2020 20:06
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Pittsburgh Pirates will honor legend Roberto Clemente by wearing number 21 against the White Sox next week.The Pirates call this “a fitting tribute for The Great One” on Roberto Clemente Day.
  A fitting tribute for The Great One.
  Pirates announce we will wear the jersey number 21 on Roberto Clemente Day.
  READ: https://t.co/gzcTKgmG0c pic.twitter.com/sGTfZDmITD
  — Pirates (@Pirates) September 2, 2020In coordination with the MLB, all Pirates players an
  
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• Pittsburgh Pirates To Wear Jersey No. 21 On Roberto Clemente Day

  02-09-2020 20:06
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Pittsburgh Pirates will honor legend Roberto Clemente by wearing No. 21 against the White Sox next week.The Pirates call this “a fitting tribute for The Great One” on Roberto Clemente Day.
  A fitting tribute for The Great One.
  Pirates announce we will wear the jersey number 21 on Roberto Clemente Day.
  READ: https://t.co/gzcTKgmG0c pic.twitter.com/sGTfZDmITD
  — Pirates (@Pirates) September 2, 2020In coordination with the MLB, all Pirates players and c
  
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• Pittsburgh Pirates To Wear 21 On Roberto Clemente Day

  02-09-2020 20:06
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Pittsburgh Pirates will honor legend Roberto Clemente by wearing number 21 against the White Sox next week.The Pirates call this “a fitting tribute for The Great One” on Roberto Clemente Day.
  A fitting tribute for The Great One.
  Pirates announce we will wear the jersey number 21 on Roberto Clemente Day.
  READ: https://t.co/gzcTKgmG0c pic.twitter.com/sGTfZDmITD
  — Pirates (@Pirates) September 2, 2020In coordination with the MLB, all Pirates players an
  
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• Trump, Biden will visit Shanksville on Sept. 11

  02-09-2020 19:51 via post-gazette.com
  
  It’s unclear if the presidential candidate will speak at the Flight 93 National Memorial.
  
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• Trump, Biden to visit Shanksville for 9/11 anniversary

  02-09-2020 19:51 via post-gazette.com
  
  It’s unclear if the presidential candidate will speak at the Flight 93 National Memorial.
  
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• Biden will visit Shanksville on Sept. 11

  02-09-2020 19:51 via post-gazette.com
  
  It’s unclear if the presidential candidate will speak at the Flight 93 National Memorial.
  
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• Joe Biden To Visit Shanksville On 9/11

  02-09-2020 19:42
  
  SHANKSVILLE, Pa. (KDKA) – Joe Biden and his wife Jill will travel to Shanksville on 9/11.Shanksville, in Somerset County, is where the Flight 93 National Memorial is located.
  Joe and Jill will visit on the 19th anniversary of Sept. 11.Biden’s campaign says more details will be released later.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 bee
  
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• Joe Biden And His Wife Jill Will Visit Shanksville To Commemorate 9/11

  02-09-2020 19:42
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  SHANKSVILLE, Pa. (KDKA) – Joe Biden and his wife Jill will visit Shanksville, where United Airlines Flight 93 crashed, on 9/11.Joe and Jill will visit Shanksville in Somerset County on the 19th anniversary of Sept. 11.The details about the Democratic presidential nominee’s visit are limited, but more will be announced later.This year’s memorial service for the passengers and crew members of Flight 93 will be shortened to try to limit the spread of coronav
  
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• Demonstrators To Protest Port Authority Barring Black Lives Matter Masks; Officials Respond

  02-09-2020 19:06
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Ahead of a planned protest over Port Authority barring Black Lives Matter masks, Port Authority’s CEO says the uniform policy doesn’t target any “specific message, group or ideology.”
  Port Authority CEO Katharine Kelleman said in a statement Wednesday morning that the uniform policy has prohibited wearing political or social justice messages since the 70s, and now the policy has been updated to include face coverings."Port
  
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• Demonstrators To Protest Port Authority Barring Black Lives Matter Masks; Officials Issue Statement

  02-09-2020 19:06
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Ahead of a planned protest over Port Authority barring Black Lives Matter masks, Port Authority’s CEO says the uniform policy doesn’t target any “specific message, group or ideology.”
  Port Authority CEO Katharine Kelleman said in a statement Wednesday morning that the uniform policy has prohibited wearing political or social justice messages since the 70s, and now the policy has been updated to include face coverings."Port
  
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• Demonstrators Protest Port Authority’s Uniform Policy Barring Employees From Wearing Black Lives Matter Masks

  02-09-2020 19:06
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Ahead of a planned protest over Port Authority barring Black Lives Matter masks, Port Authority’s CEO says the uniform policy doesn’t target any “specific message, group or ideology.”
  Port Authority CEO Katharine Kelleman said in a statement Wednesday morning that the uniform policy has prohibited wearing political or social justice messages since the 70s, and now the policy has been updated to include face coverings."Port
  
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• Rivers Casino Partner Wins Mini-Casino License Auction, Could Build Near Penn State

  02-09-2020 18:45
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania has again found a taker for a mini-casino, auctioning a license for $10 million to a Philadelphia-area private equity investor who could build it near Penn State University’s flagship campus.
  Ira Lubert beat one other bidder, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board said after Wednesday’s auction.
  Lubert helped open Valley Forge Casino Resort before selling it and is a partner in Rivers Casino Pittsburgh.
  He doesn’t have to name an exact l
  
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• Suspect Indicted In Shooting Of ATF Agent During Drug Raid In June

  02-09-2020 18:12
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A federal grand jury has indicted a Pittsburgh man accused of shooting an ATF agent during a raid in June in the city’s Uptown section.
  Dion Williams is facing three counts including assault on a federal employee and federal gun law violations.
  Police say Williams alleged shot the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives special agent in the doorway of a home on Marion Street Uptown in the early morning hours of June 18.
  Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournali
  
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• Clairton Police Looking For 15-Year-Old Girl, Nawja Nixon-Jones, Missing Since Last Week

  02-09-2020 18:09
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  CLAIRTON, Pa. (KDKA) – Police in Allegheny County are looking for a 15-year-old runaway who hasn’t been seen since last week.
  Clairton police say they’re trying to find Nawja Nixon-Jones. They believe she could be in Pittsburgh.
  (Photo Provided by City of Clairton Police Department)
  Nixon-Jones was last seen on Aug. 25. She could be in the North Side area or Homestead, police say.Anyone who sees her is asked to call police at 412-233-6213 or 911.
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• 15-Year-Old Clairton Runaway Found Safe

  02-09-2020 18:09
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  CLAIRTON, Pa. (KDKA) – A 15-year-old runaway has been found after Clairton police put out an alert Wednesday morning.
  The 15-year-old girl, who had disappeared on Aug. 25, was believed to be in Pittsburgh.(Photo Provided by City of Clairton Police Department)
  She was found safely on the North Side, and her family is coming to pick her up.
  
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• Pa. Health Dept. Reports 816 New Coronavirus Cases, 21 Additional Deaths

  02-09-2020 17:55
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 816 new cases of Coronavirus on Wednesday, and 21 additional deaths.
  The statewide total number of cases has risen to 135,611 since Tuesday’s report, according to the state’s data.
  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 number of tests administered with
  
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• Major restrictions removed on Elizabeth Bridge as four-year project nears conclusion

  02-09-2020 17:39 via post-gazette.com
  
  Northbound lanes of the Elizabeth Bridge reopened Wednesday as Swank Construction Co. LLC nears the end of bridge and ramp rehabilitation.
  
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• Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Announces 9 More Deaths And 68 New Coronavirus Cases

  02-09-2020 17:09
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Allegheny County Health Department is reporting 68 new Coronavirus cases out of 1,088 test results, and nine additional deaths this Wednesday.
  Of those 68 cases, 58 are confirmed and 10 are probable.
  The total number of cases countywide has jumped to 10,444 since March.
  New cases range in age from 2 to 97 years with a median age of 40 years, according to the Health Department. The date of positive tests range from Aug. 24 through Sept. 1.
  The
  
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• Penguins Bringing Back Todd Reirden, Also Hire Mike Vellucci To Fill Assistant Coaching Spots

  02-09-2020 17:03
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Todd Reirden is coming back for his second stint as an assistant coach with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
  Reirden, a Deerfield, Illinois, was just fired by the Washington Capitals. He spent six seasons with the Caps’ coaching staff, including when they wond the Stanley Cup in 2018. He served as head coach for the past two seasons.
  Reirden was an assistant coach with the Penguins from 2010-2014. He will once again oversee the team’s defense.
  (Photo Credit: Patrick
  
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• Penguins Bringing Back Todd Reirden, Also Hire Mike Vellucci

  02-09-2020 17:03
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pittsburgh Penguins are bringing back Todd Reirden as an assistant coach.
  Reirden was just fired by the Washington Capitals.
  Reirden was an assistant coach with the Penguins from 2010-2014. He will once again oversee the team’s defense.
  The Penguins are also bring Mike Vellucci on board as an assistant coach. He will oversee the team’s forwards and penalty kill.
  They have also signed goaltending coach Mike Buckley to a two-year contract extension.
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• Phil Keoghan On Season One Of ‘Tough As Nails’: ‘An Opportunity To Not Only Entertain But Also Push A Message Out About Unity’

  02-09-2020 17:00
  
  Ten-plus years ago Phil Keoghan, host of the The Amazing Race, had the idea for a different kind of reality competition. Tough As Nails is a show that pits contestants against one another in challenges that represent the hard work, grit and determination of millions of everyday people. Last week saw the end of the team portion of the competition and tonight at 9:00PM ET/PT, only on CBS and streaming on CBS All Access, viewers will get to see the thrilling conclusion of the individual competition
  
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• Joe Biden’s Lead Over President Trump Shrinks To 4-Points In Latest Pennsylvania Poll

  02-09-2020 17:00
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  West Long Branch, NJ (KDKA) – The race for the White House has tightened in Pennsylvania, with former Vice President Joe Biden holding a 4-point lead over President Donald Trump among registered voters, according to the latest Monmouth University Poll.The poll finds that among likely voters, the race is between 1-3 points, depending on the turnout level.Just six weeks ago, Mr. Biden held a 53%-43% lead over Mr. Trump. Monmouth attributes the decline to declining supp
  
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• Utility Pole Catches Fire, Causing Power Outages And Backing Up Traffic On Neville Island

  02-09-2020 16:24
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A utility pole fire is causing a ton of issues on Neville Island this morning, including power outages and significant traffic back-ups.
  According to Ohio Township Police, the pole caught fire near the intersection of Neville Road and Grand Avenue.They blocked off parts of the road, only letting necessary traffic get by at this time.
  Duquesne Light crews are on scene working on putting the fire out and repairing the pole.
  About 700 customers have
  
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• One killed in blaze at Somerset County restaurant

  02-09-2020 16:17 via post-gazette.com
  
  Emergency crews worked Wednesday morning to put out a fire at Walats Bar and Grill in Somerset.
  
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• At least 1 killed in blaze at Somerset County restaurant

  02-09-2020 16:17 via post-gazette.com
  
  Emergency crews worked Wednesday morning to put out a fire at
  
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• PTL Links: September 2, 2020

  02-09-2020 16:01
  
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:Rania’s Catering
  Fan Fave Week Rania’s Recipe
  Creative During COVID with Dr. Marlene Boas
  Allegheny Health Network
  Highmark Pals Program: [email protected] or Call 1-800-988-0706
  Pella Windows and Doors
  Bonnie Loya
  CCI Puppy Cam!
  PTL Puppy Penguin on Facebook
  PTL Puppy Penguin on Twitter
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• Cooking With Rania: Crab Mac And Cheese

  02-09-2020 15:52
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Rania Harris, of Rania’s Catering, is making Crab Mac and Cheese this week!
  Crab Mac and Cheese
  Ingredients:Sea salt
  Greek olive oil
  2 cloves garlic – minced
  1 medium sweet onion – diced
  1 pound Jumbo Lump Crabmeat
  ½ cup dry sherry
  2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  I pint heavy cream
  1 cup half and half
  1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley + additional for garnishing
  1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
  1 tablespoon chopp
  
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• Starbucks Location On WVU Campus Closes Due To Coronavirus Exposure

  02-09-2020 14:46
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  MORGANTOWN (KDKA) – The Starbucks at the Market @ UPlace on West Virginia University’s campus has temporarily closed due to COVID-19 exposure.The University was notified of the exposure and immediately implemented its safety protocols, including deep cleaning of the store.They are also working with the Monongalia County Health Department for contact tracing.“We know that we’ll identify additional positive cases as we work to perform targeted testing
  
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• Butler County Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Lifted

  02-09-2020 14:12
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  BUTLER (KDKA) – Pennsylvania American Water has lifted the precautionary boil water advisory for Butler County.The boil water advisory was put in place on August 29 after a loss in positive water pressure at a water storage tank in the City of Butler following a water main break.The advisory affected the City of Butler, Butler Township, and Center Township.According to Pennsylvania American Water, acceptable test results were obtained from samples collected on August
  
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• Pa. Labor Secretary Says Unemployed Workers Will Have To Wait 3-4 Weeks For Checks

  02-09-2020 13:57
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) – Pennsylvania Labor Secretary Jerry Oleksiak says that unemployed workers will have to wait 3-4 weeks for the $300 checks that were promised by the Trump Administration.
  According to Oleksiak, the computer system Pennsylvania uses to distribute the weekly checked will be operational by the end of the month.
  On August 24, FEMA approved an additional $300 million in weekly unemployment benefits for Pennsylvania.
  RELATED STORIES:FEMA Approves New Roun
  
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• Study: Pittsburgh Accent Not Among America’s Sexiest Accents

  02-09-2020 13:45
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Big 7 Travel just released a survey of the top 50 sexiest accents in the U.S. for 2020 and Pittsburghese didn’t do so well, ranking 46 out of 50.Big 7 Travel says the Western Pennsylvania English accent is often considered the ugliest in all of America, so Pittsburghers should feel lucky that at least we’re not in last place at 50.
  Other Pennsylvania accents also made the list. Pennsylvania Dutch came in at #44, and Philadelphia made the top 10 coming in at
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Marginal Chance For Severe Weather

  02-09-2020 12:44
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – There is a small chance for severe storms today with the best chance being just ahead of a cold front’s passage across our area.That will come tonight between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
  Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center
  WEATHER LINKS:Current Conditions | School Delays & Closings | Local Radar | Weather App | Photos
  Before the front passes, through, weak storms and rain showers are expected on and off.The highs today should reach back into the upper-80s and likely
  
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• ‘COVID Anger:’ Pandemic Causing People To Experience More Anger And Stress

  02-09-2020 12:00
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – COVID Anger, It is a very real thing, and it’s growing.
  You can hear it in people’s voices and see it in a lack of patience.
  “We are dealing with extra levels and layers of stress than we’ve ever had to deal with ever before and on a very large scale,” says James Shamlin, LCSW Cranberry Psychological Center. “We’re dealing with more fear and holding onto morestress day today I think allowing us to be a little shorter on sleep an
  
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• City Council To Discuss Facial Recognition Technology And Policing

  02-09-2020 11:35
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A discussion on facial recognition is happening later this morning, and councilman Corey O’Connor has been a harsh critic of the tool.
  He believes it will do more harm than good. This is what he wants to happen; pass a bill that will ban the unrestricted use of facial recognition and predictive policing technology in the city.He says people are getting arrested when they really shouldn’t be because technology is not up to speed.Tim Stevens with the Black Pol
  
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