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• Pittsburgh Native Mark Cuban Pushes For $1,000 Stimulus Checks Every 2 Weeks Through November

  24-09-2020 23:58
  
  (CNN) — Mark Cuban is once again pushing the idea that every American household should receive $1,000 bi-weekly stimulus checks for the next two months.
  The billionaire investor says additional stimulus for Americans is just as paramount as it was at the start of the pandemic, claiming there are “two economies”, in which some are able to pay their bills and others cannot.
  “Those without [help] are struggling badly,” he told CNBC this week. “We need to get them
  
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• More Than 11,000 PA Cyber Families Hit With Robocalls Saying Their Student Was Unenrolled

  24-09-2020 23:50
  
  MIDLAND, PA (KDKA) – It was an evening filled with phone calls for students enrolled with PA Cyber after robocalls informed parents that their child was unenrolled in the program.
  “Technology, it can sometimes give you unexpected results,” said Brian Hayden, the CEO at PA Cyber.
  Hayden told KDKA that technology got the best of them on Wednesday.
  “It just sounded like something was wrong. It said they had the record that my child had withdrawn from the school and that they
  
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• Allegheny County lifts its gathering restrictions to align with state rules

  24-09-2020 23:47 via post-gazette.com
  
  Despite the state House approving a bill to loosen restrictions on restaurants, Allegheny County will continue to enforce gathering limits, county Executive Rich Fitzgerald said Wednesday.
  
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• Pittsburgh Penguins Trade Patric Hornqvist To Florida Panthers

  24-09-2020 22:54
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pittsburgh Penguins have traded Patric Hornqvist to the Florida Panthers.In a release Thursday, the Panthers say they traded defenseman Mike Matheson and forward Colton Sceviour for Hornqvist.TRADE ALERT!The Penguins have acquired defenseman Mike Matheson and forward Colton Sceviour from the Florida Panthers in exchange for Patric Hornqvist.
  Details: https://t.co/MBzKdqUm2L pic.twitter.com/ViCD8ZGq6X
  — Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) September 24, 2020Hornqvis
  
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• Chad Kuhl Goes 7 Innings As Pirates Blank Cubs

  24-09-2020 22:44
  
  PITTSBURGH (AP) — Chad Kuhl pitched seven sharp innings and Colin Moran and Bryan Reynolds had home runs among their three hits each Thursday in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 7-0 victory over the slumping Chicago Cubs.
  Kuhl (2-3) retired the first nine batters and had a no-hitter until Anthony Rizzo doubled to the wall in right-center with one out in the sixth inning.
  The right-hander finished his comeback season on a strong note. He allowed two hits, struck out five hits and gave up three
  
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• Allegheny County Begins Sending Out Mail-In Ballots

  24-09-2020 22:12
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Allegheny County Elections Division has started to send out mail-in and absentee ballot packets.
  The county said by the end of Thursday, 70,000 ballots will have been delivered to the Post Office for mailing.
  So far, the county has approved more than 314,000 mail-in applications.
  
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• Gov. Tom Wolf To Sen. Pat Toomey: Follow Precedent, Wait To Confirm Supreme Court Nominee

  24-09-2020 21:49
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (KDKA/AP) — Governor Tom Wolf calling on U.S. Senator Pat Toomey to refuse to confirm President Donald Trump’s nomination of a replacement to fill the vacancy on the Supreme Court until an elected presidential candidate is sworn into office.
  In a statement on Thursday, Pennsylvania’s governor called on the state senator to follow the precedent he set in 2016. Toomey, who endorsed waiting eight months until after the 2016 election to fill a Supreme Court vacancy,
  
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• Allegheny County Health Department Lifts Coronavirus Order; State Orders Still Stand

  24-09-2020 21:43
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Allegheny County is lifting its coronavirus order, effective immediately.Health Department Director Dr. Debra Bogen announced the county was easing restrictions on Thursday.
  However, state orders that weren’t tossed in the latest federal ruling — including mask-wearing, mandatory telework and occupancy restrictions on businesses like bars and restaurants — are still in place.“Our case counts continue to remain relatively low and we are doing much
  
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• Allegheny County Health Department Lifts Coronavirus Order

  24-09-2020 21:43
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Allegheny County is lifting its coronavirus order, effective immediately.Health Department Director Dr. Debra Bogen announced the county was easing restrictions on Thursday.
  However, state orders that weren’t tossed in the latest federal ruling — including mask-wearing, mandatory telework and occupancy restrictions on businesses like bars and restaurants — are still in place.“Our case counts continue to remain relatively low and we are doing much
  
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• Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Reports 60 New Coronavirus Cases, Zero Additional Deaths

  24-09-2020 21:37
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Allegheny County Health Department is reporting 60 new Coronavirus cases out of 1,140 test results and zero additional deaths.
  Of the newly reported cases, six are probable and the rest are confirmed.
  New cases range in age from 7 months to 91 years with a median age of 35 years, according to the Health Department. The date of positive tests range from Sept. 14 through Sept. 23.
  The total number of cases countywide now stands at 11,927 since M
  
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• Gov. Tom Wolf Pushes For Political Reform In Harrisburg

  24-09-2020 21:28
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) – Gov. Tom Wolf held a press conference Thursday to push for political reform in Harrisburg.
  The Democratic governor wants the General Assembly to ban gifts for public officials, enact new campaign finance laws and require officials to be transparent about income.He said Pennsylvania is one of 10 states with no specific laws limiting gifts to public officials, and politicians outside the executive branch can take unlimited gifts.“The pandemic
  
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• Pa. Health Dept. Announces 853 More Coronavirus Cases, 17 Additional Deaths

  24-09-2020 21:08
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 853 new cases of Coronavirus Thursday and 17 additional deaths.
  The statewide total number of cases has risen to 153,397 since Wednesday’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 within
  
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• ‘It’s Very Polarizing To Have A Show About Four Black Men Who Are Normal People’: Monti Washington On BET+’s ‘Tyler Perry’s Bruh’

  24-09-2020 21:08
  
  (CBS Local)– Monti Washington is one of the stars of “Tyler Perry’s Bruh” on BET+ and he auditioned for eight other Perry roles on different shows before he finally snagged the part of Bill on this series. The half hour original comedy series follows four Black men as they navigate the worlds of dating, career and friendship.
  RELATED: ‘Show The World There Is More To Us’: Barry Brewer On BET’s ‘Tyler Perry’s Bruh’ & Comedy Career
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• Pa. Game Commission Seeking Information, Investigating Illegal Killing Of Black Bear

  24-09-2020 20:56
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  FULTON COUNTY (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania Game Commission is asking for the public’s help to provide information in connection with the the illegal killing of a black bear.
  The Game Commission’s Southcentral region’s ask for information comes after a black bear was found dead in Taylor Township, Fulton County last week.
  (Photo Credit: Pennsylvania Game Commission)
  The game warden’s investigation after the bear was found suggests that the 250-pou
  
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• Fantasy Football: Starts And Sits For Week 3, Sit Jared Goff Against Bills

  24-09-2020 20:40
  
  (CBS Local)- Now into Week 3 of the NFL season, there was plenty of scrambling this week after several big name stars went down with injuries. New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley was lost to a torn ACL, his season is over. Fellow Top 3 fantasy pick, Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey, suffered a high ankle sprain that is likely to keep him out several weeks.
  So, if you had one of those players, how do you stay afloat? You can of course pick up their backups now expected t
  
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• National Guard Requested At Westmoreland Manor, Where Nearly 50 Residents Have Tested Positive For Coronavirus

  24-09-2020 20:38
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  GREENSBURG, Pa. (KDKA) – Westmoreland County leaders are bringing the National Guard in to a nursing home where coronavirus cases are rising.Westmoreland County commissioner Sean Kertes says Excela Health and the Regional Response Health Collaboration Program advised county leaders to request the National Guard to come and begin testing patients and staff.Since Monday, 47 residents and seven employees have tested positive for coronavirus. There are 336 total resident
  
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• National Guard Requested At Westmoreland Manor Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

  24-09-2020 20:38
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HEMPFIELD TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) – Westmoreland County leaders are bringing the National Guard in to a nursing home where coronavirus cases are rising.
  Westmoreland County commissioner Sean Kertes says Excela Health and the Regional Response Health Collaboration Program advised county leaders to request the National Guard to come and begin testing patients and staff.
  The long-term care facility first reported on Monday that 20 residents and two employees had tested pos
  
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• Eye On Education: Edinboro University (Part 3)

  24-09-2020 20:21
  
  Pittsburgh Today Live's Mikey Hood talks with a student about Edinboro University.
  
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• Western Pennsylvania Could See ‘Perhaps The Best Fall Foliage Display In Years’ This Season

  24-09-2020 19:51
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pennsylvania’s first fall foliage report of 2020 is in, and we could be seeing one of the most stunning fall foliage displays in years.
  While fall has barely just started, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources says recent frosts and cool nights are driving some color into leaves.
  Deep-green foliage is the norm for PA, but areas are showing signs of the season.Black gums, birches & maples are sprinkling reds & yellows i
  
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• Pennsylvania Could See ‘Perhaps The Best Fall Foliage Display In Years’ This Season

  24-09-2020 19:51
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pennsylvania’s first fall foliage report of 2020 is in, and we could be seeing one of the most stunning fall foliage displays in years.
  While fall has barely just started, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources says recent frosts and cool nights are driving some color into leaves.
  Deep-green foliage is the norm for PA, but areas are showing signs of the season.Black gums, birches & maples are sprinkling reds & yellows i
  
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• ‘It’s A Perfect Bounce-Back Spot For Houston,’ Says SportsLine’s Larry Hartstein On Steelers-Texans Matchup

  24-09-2020 19:48
  
  (KDKA) — The Pittsburgh Steelers, with Ben Roethlisberger back under center, have jumped out to 2-0 start in this strange season. They pushed past the New York Giants in Week 1 and held off the Denver Broncos in Week 2. The Steelers will be looking to improve this week when they welcome the winless Houston Texans.
  The Texans, while dealing with a few issues, are better than their record suggests. “Interesting spread here of only four points,” says SportsLine senior analyst Larr
  
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• Pittsburgh Steelers Hoping To Have ‘Limited Amount Of Fans’ In Attendance At Heinz Field In October

  24-09-2020 19:40
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — While the Pittsburgh Steelers are currently not hosting any fans during home games in the month of September, the team is hopeful that they will be able to host fans at Heinz Field soon.
  The Steelers held their home opener last Sunday in an empty stadium when they played host to the Denver Broncos, coming away with a 26-21 victory.
  The Steelers host the HoustonTexans this upcoming Sunday and that game will be held without fans in attendance as wel
  
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• How 65 student COVID-19 cases at WVU became one overnight

  24-09-2020 19:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  West Virginia governor says new counting method better reflects reality; Some disagree, calling it a distortion of the numbers.
  
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• Pennsylvania House Approves Bill To Loosen Restaurant Restrictions; Wolf Says He’ll Veto

  24-09-2020 18:55
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The Pennsylvania House on Wednesday approved a bill to loosen pandemic restrictions on bars and restaurants, a proposal the governor has said he will veto.
  Lawmakers voted 145 to 56 in favor of the bill, which would end a requirement that customers buy food when they purchase alcohol and would allow people to be served drinks at bars.
  All Republicans voted “yes,” while the Democratic caucus was roughly split.
  The bill would also permit taverns and restaur
  
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• Grand Jury Decision In Breonna Taylor Case Prompts Protests In Pittsburgh

  24-09-2020 18:26
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Following the grand jury’s decision in the Breonna Taylor case, there were protests in other cities across the country, including in Pittsburgh.
  The protests in Pittsburgh remained peaceful Wednesday night. The group marched to Freedom Corner in the Hill District.
  Tim Stevens, head of the Black Political Empowerment Project told KDKA’s Lisa Washington, “We’ve seen so many deaths of African-Americans at the hands of police and it seems like justic
  
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• 11 Light Of Life Rescue Mission Residents, 1 Employee Test Positive For Coronavirus

  24-09-2020 18:13
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Nearly a dozen residents and one employee at Light of Life Rescue Mission in Pittsburgh have tested positive for coronavirus.
  The Light of Light Mission executive director confirms 11 residents and one staffer have tested positive for COVID-19, and they say steps are being taken to contain the spread.BREAKING: Light of Life Mission Exec. Dir. Jerrel Gilliam confirms 11 residents and one staffer test positive for Covid19. Steps being taken to contain spread. Live reports
  
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• Eye On Education: Edinboro University (Part 2)

  24-09-2020 18:08
  
  Pittsburgh Today Live's Mikey Hood talks with a professor about technology.
  
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• Eye On Education: Edinboro University (Part 1)

  24-09-2020 18:03
  
  Pittsburgh Today Live's Mikey Hood speaks with the Asst. Director of Admissions and Diversity Recruiter.
  
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• WATCH: A Look Back At Alicia Keys’ Week With James Corden

  24-09-2020 18:00
  
  Fifteen-time GRAMMY award winner Alicia Keys wraps up her week-long residency on the The Late Late Show With James Corden this Thursday. Throughout the week Keys put on a series of musical performances while also mixing things up with James in a few games including a game of “Spill Your Guts or Fill Your Guts.”Check out the video at the top of the page to see Keys’ perform with Bebe Rexha from Gramercy Park in New York City and be sure to tune in tonight at 12:37 AM ET/PT, only
  
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• Baldwin couple charged in baby's overdose death arrested

  24-09-2020 17:56 via post-gazette.com
  
  Fo­ren­sic in­ves­ti­ga­tors determined that 1-year-old Thomas Humphreys had fentanyl in his system and died from an overdose.
  
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• Scott Township commissioner Dave Calabria removed as president

  24-09-2020 17:24 via post-gazette.com
  
  Majority says Calabria ‘exceeded authority’
  
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• Police: Woman missing since Monday last seen in East Liberty

  24-09-2020 15:57 via post-gazette.com
  
  Alejandra Rorozco, 26, was last seen in East Liberty, police announced via Twitter earlier this week.
  
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• Police: Pittsburgh woman still missing

  24-09-2020 15:57 via post-gazette.com
  
  Alejandra Rorozco, 26, was last seen in East Liberty, police announced via Twitter earlier this week.
  
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• Police: Pittsburgh woman reported missing has been found

  24-09-2020 15:57 via post-gazette.com
  
  Alejandra Rorozco, 26, was last seen in East Liberty, police announced via Twitter earlier this week.
  
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• PTL Links: September 24, 2020

  24-09-2020 15:20
  
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:Stinkin’ Cute Trees
  Chef Bill Fuller
  Edinboro University
  Drive-In Arts Festival
  Nate Bargatze
  Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Drive-InDependable Drive-In — Moon Township
  Evergreen Drive-In — Mt. Pleasant
  Brownsville Drive-In
  Winter Drive-In — Wintersville, OH
  CCI Puppy Cam!
  PTL Puppy Penguin on Facebook
  PTL Puppy Penguin on Twitter
  Canine Companions for Independence on InstagramPittsburgh Today Live On S
  
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• Westmoreland Manor Reports 15 Additional Coronavirus Cases Among Residents, 4 Among Employees

  24-09-2020 15:01
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  GREENSBURG, Pa. (KDKA) – Westmoreland Manor has announced that 15 additional residents and 4 additional employees have tested positive for coronavirus.This takes the total among residents to 47 and 7 among staff.Westmoreland Manor is continuing to test all staff and residents that test negative every 3-7 days until 14 days since the most recent positive result has passed.On Tuesday, Westmoreland Manor reported 12 residents and one employee had tested positive for cor
  
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• Chef Bill Fuller: Grilled Steak And Chicken Skewers With Grilled Vegetables

  24-09-2020 15:01
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Chef Bill Fuller is grilling for the fall!
  Grilled Steak and Chicken Skewers with Grilled VegetablesServes: 4
  Chicken Skewers
  Ingredients:12 ea. Cubes of chicken breast, 1” on a side
  1-2 ea. Red bell peppers, cut into 1” pieces
  Zest and juice of 1 lemon
  1 Tbs. Chopped Fresh oregano
  2-3 Tbs EVO
  Salt and pepperDirections:
  1. Combine lemon, oregano, and EVO.2. Toss chicken and peppers in lemon/EVO mixture3. Skewer alternating ingredients.4. Season with salt and
  
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• Pittsburgh's Negro Opera House makes national list of endangered places

  24-09-2020 15:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Pittsburgh’s National Negro Opera Company House is on the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s 11 Most Endangered Places list.
  
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• Doug Jones And Mary Wiseman On ‘Stark Trek: Discovery’ Season 3: ‘It’s A Wild Ride’

  24-09-2020 15:00
  
  Star Trek: Discovery is making a quantum leap this Friday when season one becomes available for a special limited promotion run on CBS broadcast at 10:00 PM. Trekkies can also look forward to a brand new season of Discovery coming to CBS All Access on Thursday, October 15th. Season three will feature 13 episodes with a new chapter released every Thursday.
  CBS’ Matt Weiss spoke to series stars Doug Jones and Mary Wiseman about being part of the iconic Star Trek franchise and the perils of s
  
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• Pittsburgh Yom Kippur event to discuss racism, anti-Semitism

  24-09-2020 14:58 via post-gazette.com
  
  Online program to include speakers from Pittsburgh, Charlottesville
  
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• Bloomfield’s Little Italy Days Pushed Back To August 2021

  24-09-2020 14:01
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Bloomfield’s Little Italy Days join a long list of events pushed back to 2021.Organizers have said they are abandoning their October backup dates and are now looking ahead to next year.Tentatively, Little Italy Days will be held on August 19 through August 22, 2021.
  
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• ‘Stinkin Cute Trees’ Ready To Showcase Their Innovative Business

  24-09-2020 13:13
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – While many businesses struggle to stay afloat this year due to the pandemic, one local, small business in Beaver County is booming.
  Lynn Davidson and her husband, Kerry, started “Stinkin Cute Trees” out of their home in Monaca.Lynn was sitting on the couch one night, scrolling through her phone looking on Pinterest.She saw a beautiful tree made from a door and said to her husband, “Oh my goodness, this is stinkin’ cute! Can you make one for me?&r
  
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• Vitalant Experiencing Shortage Of Blood And Blood Donors Due To Pandemic

  24-09-2020 13:02
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The coronavirus pandemic is taking a toll on plenty of things and that includes the blood supply in the region.The old Central Blood Bank, now known as Vitalant, is having to go outside of the area to bring in the blood they need.While that may sound surprising, bringing in outside blood, it’s not a new thing.Pittsburgh has always used more than is donated locally, according to Mark Giaquinto, the man who heads up the foundation arm of Vitalant.“What the pan
  
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• Spirits rise, never fall, at Dragon's Den indoor ropes course in a former church

  24-09-2020 13:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Shadyside family gets a lot of help to build a nonprofit ropes challenge course in the former St. Mary Magdalene Church in Homestead.
  
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• Learning the ropes at Dragon's Den

  24-09-2020 13:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  A 13-year-old and his dad snap in and clamber over the Soaring Dragon course 17 feet in the air at a former Catholic church in Homestead.
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Partly Cloudy Skies And Warm Temperatures

  24-09-2020 12:41
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – While temperatures will be similar to yesterday, there will be some key differences in what to expect.Yesterday saw mainly sunny skies but today, skies will be overcast for the morning with mostly to partly cloudy skies for the afternoon. Winds will be a little stronger, coming in out of the southwest as well.WEATHER LINKS:Current Conditions | School Delays & Closings | Local Radar | Weather App | Photos
  The clouds will be arriving due to an interaction between the
  
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• Is It The Flu, Allergies, Or COVID-19? Knowing The Symptoms And What To Do

  24-09-2020 12:15
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Pittsburgh area has staked its claim to fame on the confluence of our three rivers.
  But there is a different confluence brewing in the river valley’s right now and it’s a confluence of maladies.
  Allergies, the Flu, and Coronavirus.
  With so many people having to answer questions about their health before they can go to work or school, how do you tell the difference?
  Internal Medicine Specialist Dr. Brian Lamb from Allegheny Health Network says there are c
  
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• Report: PIAA Moving Forward With Championship Weekend During Thanksgiving

  24-09-2020 11:38
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (KDKA) – The PIAA is planning to move forward with high school football championships during Thanksgiving weekend, according to a report.According to our news partners at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, championship weekend will be taking place at Hersheypark Stadium with three games per day.The championship weekend taking place on Thanksgiving weekend is two weeks earlier than originally planned.The PIAA also approved the playoff bracket structure wi
  
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• Study: Air pollution linked to more strokes in people with Afib

  24-09-2020 11:30 via post-gazette.com
  
  Higher air pollution levels increase risk of stroke for individuals with the common heart ailment atrial fibrillation.
  
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• Owners Of The Crack’d Egg In Brentwood File Federal Lawsuit Against Coronavirus Restrictions

  24-09-2020 11:20
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A Brentwood restaurant is fighting back against state and county coronavirus restrictions.The owners of The Crack’d Egg have filed a federal lawsuit and are claiming the state’s orders are illegal.It is using the federal ruling made last week calling Governor Wolf’s shutdown orders unconstitutional.The Allegheny County Health Department ordered The Crack’d Egg to close last month due to employees not wearing masks and socia
  
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