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• Fayette Co. Woman Accused Of Trying To Blow Up Her Mom’s House

  07-10-2020 23:49
  
  MASONTOWN, Pa. (KDKA) — A Fayette County woman is accused of slashing her mother with a knife, stealing her purse and trying to blow up her house.
  Police in Masontown say Kelly French is a dangerous woman with a history of violence.
  “We’ve dealt with her a few times,” Scott Miller, Masontown police chief, told KDKA’s Ross Guidotti.
  The 28-year-old woman, already out on bond for attempted murder last year, is facing the same charges after an alleged incident at her m
  
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• Coroner Called To Washington County Motorcycle Crash

  07-10-2020 23:44
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  CROSS CREEK TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) – The coroner has been called to the scene of a deadly motorcycle crash in Washington County.
  Dispatchers confirm the accident happened at the 400 block of Avella Road in Cross Creek Township. The call came in about 3:51 p.m. Wednesday.
  The coroner has been called to the scene while state police are handling the investigation.
  No other vehicles were involved.
  The victim has not been identified yet.
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• 1 Dead After Washington County Motorcycle Crash

  07-10-2020 23:44
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  CROSS CREEK TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) – A motorcyclist was killed in a crash in Washington County.
  Dispatchers confirm the accident happened at the 400 block of Avella Road in Cross Creek Township. The call came in about 3:51 p.m. Wednesday.
  Police say 64-year-old David Copeland hit part of a fallen tree in the road.
  
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• ‘Having The Talk: Mental Health And Wellness’ Coming To CBS For World Mental Health Day

  07-10-2020 23:26
  
  The Talk will dedicate a live one-hour special episode to mental health awareness in support of October 10th’s World Mental Health Day with “Having The Talk: Mental Health and Wellness,” airing on Thursday, October 8th from 2:00-3:00 PM, ET; 1:00-2:00 PM, PT, only on CBS and streaming on CBS All Access. The hour will be dedicated to conversations about mental health and wellness with The Talk hosts Sharon Osbourne, Sheryl Underwood, Eve and Carrie Ann Inaba. Special guests incl
  
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• Norwin School District Closing 5 Buildings After 5 New Coronavirus Cases

  07-10-2020 23:23
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Norwin School District is closing five buildings after reporting seven coronavirus cases in two weeks.
  The superintendent said in a letter to families that today the district was going to announce plans to return to full-time in-person instruction, but instead Norwin High School, Norwin Middle School, Hillcrest Intermediate School, Hahntown Elementary School and Sunset Valley Elementary School are closing.
  This come after the department of health contacted the school ab
  
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• Norwin School District Closes 5 Buildings After 5 New Coronavirus Cases

  07-10-2020 23:23
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Norwin School District is closing five buildings after reporting seven coronavirus cases in two weeks.
  Superintendent Jeff Taylor said in a letter to families that today the district was going to announce plans to return to full-time in-person instruction, but instead Norwin High School, Norwin Middle School, Hillcrest Intermediate School, Hahntown Elementary School and Sunset Valley Elementary School are closing.
  This come after the department of
  
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• Pitt Students Living On 3 Floors Of Litchfield Tower B End Quarantine

  07-10-2020 23:20
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The quarantine for Pitt students living on three floors of Litchfield Tower B has ended.The university said Monday that the quarantine started after nine positive cases were reported in the building. The 60 students were allowed to leave their room to go to the bathroom, get a coronavirus test, or for medical emergencies.On Wednesday, the university ended the quarantine after there were no additional positive cases among the students.“Based
  
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• Duquesne University Fires Professor Who Used N-Word 3 Times During Online Class

  07-10-2020 23:11
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Duquesne University has fired a professor after a video posted to social media showed him using a racial slur during an online class.
  Professor Gary Shank was placed on paid leave last month after he was heard using the n-word three times and telling students they had permission to use it. Shank said he was only doing so “to demonstrate a point.”
  “To be clear, I believe that there is never a time, pedagogically or otherwise, for
  
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• NFL Week 5 AFC North Picks: ‘The AFC North Has Been The Best Division In Football,’ Says CBS Pittsburgh’s Bob Pompeani

  07-10-2020 22:50
  
  (CBS Pittsburgh) — The AFC North has been the best division in football through the first part of the season. The Pittsburgh Steelers, Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns each have three wins. And even the Cincinnati Bengals, who notched their first victory just last weekend, have shown themselves to be competitive.
  “It’s been a very difficult AFC North so far,” says CBS Pittsburgh sports anchor Bob Pompeani. “I think, collectively, the AFC North has been the best
  
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• Pittsburgh Native And Former CIA Director Michael Hayden Endorses Joe Biden

  07-10-2020 22:47
  
  By Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN
  (CNN) — Former CIA and NSA Director Michael Hayden on Wednesday warned that reelecting President Donald Trump would be “very bad for America” while endorsing Democratic nominee Joe Biden for president.
  “I’ve watched it very closely and now I’m afraid. I don’t think the President does things well at all. I’m very sad about that. I think he can’t do another term. It would be very, very bad for America,” Hayd
  
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• Westmoreland Manor Reports 18 More Residents, 4 Staff Test Positive For Coronavirus Amid Outbreak

  07-10-2020 22:34
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  GREENSBURG, Pa. (KDKA) – Nearly 20 residents and four employees have tested positive for coronavirus at the Westmoreland Manor.
  The long-term care facility reported 18 additional residents and four employees have been infected with COVID-19. There are now 104 cases among residents and 32 cases among staff members, which includes contractors.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Bryce Lutz)
  Westmoreland Manor says four residents are currently hospitalized. Westmoreland Manor has been
  
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• 2 Warnings Given To Local Restaurants Not Following Coronavirus Orders

  07-10-2020 22:11
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – During coronavirus compliance checks, state police issued two warnings to Pittsburgh-area licensed liquor establishments.
  Liquor control enforcement officers visited 311 licensed establishments across the state Monday through Tuesday to make sure coronavirus orders are being followed. They issued three notices of violation and 15 warnings.
  The Pittsburgh state police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement office issued no notices of violation and tw
  
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• Pa. Health Dept. Reports 1,309 New Coronavirus Cases And 28 Additional Deaths

  07-10-2020 21:19
  
  By: KDKA-TV News StaffHARRISBURG (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 1,309 new cases of Coronavirus and 28 additional deaths.
  The statewide total number of cases has risen to 166,552 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 statewide death toll has risen to 8,272.
  There
  
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• Police On Scene Of Reported Shooting At Monroeville Mall

  07-10-2020 21:05
  
  MONROEVILLE, Pa. (KDKA) – There is police activity at the Monroeville Mall and reports of a shooting there.
  Police could be seen Wednesday afternoon gathered in the parking lot outside of the Party City.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Jim Cahalan)
  Yellow police tape is set up in the parking lot, appearing to section off an area in front of the store.Details are limited, but there are reports that there was a shooting.KDKA’s Paul Martino will have more on this story starting at 4
  
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• Man Shot, Killed Outside Party City At Monroeville Mall

  07-10-2020 21:05
  
  MONROEVILLE, Pa. (KDKA/AP) – A 20-year-old is dead after a shooting outside the Party City store at the Monroeville Mall.
  KDKA’s Paul Martino reports two assailants drove away. Ther were numerous witnesses, including two women with three young children.Police could be seen Wednesday afternoon gathered in the parking lot outside of the Party City. Yellow police tape is set up in the parking lot, appearing to section off an area in front of the store.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalis
  
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• Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Reports 43 New Coronavirus Cases, 3 Additional Deaths

  07-10-2020 20:42
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Allegheny County Health Department is reporting 43 new Coronavirus cases Wednesday, and three additional deaths.
  Of the newly reported cases, 33 are confirmed from 803 PCR tests, and 10 are probable, one of which is from a positive antigen test.
  The total number of cases countywide now stands at 12,897 since March 14.
  There have been 1,247 hospitalizations in Allegheny County since the outbreak began.
  The county-wide death toll stands at 393.
  
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• 2020 Penguins Draft Tracker: Penguins Select 2 Goaltenders On Second Day Of NHL Entry Draft

  07-10-2020 20:28
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – After trading Matt Murray to the Ottawa Senators, the Penguins have five selections in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft.In return for Murray, the Penguins acquired forward Jonathan Gruden and a 2020 second-round draft pick. With that pick, the Penguins selected goaltender Joel Blomqvist at 52nd overall.
  He is from Finland.Red line scouting report on Blomqvist: "Has a long, lean, flexible netminder's build. One of the most athletically gifted netminders in
  
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• Port Authority to offer extra light rail service for Sunday's Steelers game

  07-10-2020 20:24 via post-gazette.com
  
  Port Authority will run extra light rail trains Sunday’s game with the Philadelphia Eagles, which a limited number of fans can attend.
  
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• Shooting Reported At Monroeville Mall

  07-10-2020 20:19
  
  MONROEVILLE, Pa. (KDKA) – There is police activity at the Monroeville Mall and reports of a shooting there.911 dispatchers confirmed a “police incident” at the mall.
  KDKA has a crew heading to the scene.Stay with KDKA for the latest on this developing story.
  
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• Police Activity Reported At Monroeville Mall

  07-10-2020 20:19
  
  MONROEVILLE, Pa. (KDKA) – There is police activity at the Monroeville Mall.
  911 dispatchers confirmed a “police incident” at the mall.
  KDKA has a crew heading to the scene.Stay with KDKA for the latest on this developing story.
  
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• 2 Men Arrested After Police Allegedly Find 17 Pounds Of Marijuana In Their Home

  07-10-2020 20:11
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  SHARON, Pa. (KDKA) – Two young men were arrested after police allegedly found about 17 pounds of marijuana inside a Mercer County home.
  Sharon police say 21-year-old Christopher Norris and 19-year-old Amarri Abram are behind bars on multiple drug charges after officers served a search warrant.
  (Photo: Sharon Police Department)
  Sharon officers and the Mercer County CIRT team executed the warrant Sunday at a home on Delaware Street.
  Police say Norris and Abram were bot
  
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• Two restaurants planned for former Original Hot Dog Shop location in Oakland

  07-10-2020 20:09 via post-gazette.com
  
  Mero Restaurant Group to open Viva Los Tacos and sublet space to Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop in storied location
  
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• Two restaurants planned for former Original Hot Dog Shop in Oakland

  07-10-2020 20:09 via post-gazette.com
  
  Mero Restaurant Group to open Viva Los Tacos and sublet space to Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop in storied location
  
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• Wheeling Declares Racism A Public Health Crisis

  07-10-2020 19:38
  
  WHEELING, W.Va. (AP) — Officials in a northern West Virginia city have unanimously approved a resolution declaring racism a health crisis.
  Social justice movements across the nation helped spark Tuesday’s vote by the Wheeling City Council, which appears to be among the first in the state, news outlets reported.
  The resolution says the city supports proactive and meaningful efforts to improve the quality of life and equity for each resident by seeking to reverse impacts of racism. The
  
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• 2020 Penguins Draft Tracker: Penguins Will Select 5 Times During NHL Entry Draft

  07-10-2020 19:28
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – After trading Matt Murray to the Ottawa Senators, the Penguins have five selections in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft.In return for Murray, the Penguins acquired forward Jonathan Gruden and a 2020 second-round draft pick. With that pick, the Penguins selected goaltender Joel Blomqvist at 52nd overall.Red line scouting report on Blomqvist: "Has a long, lean, flexible netminder's build. One of the most athletically gifted netminders in this class. Very go
  
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• Budget-Friendly Penny Saver Peanut Butter Pie Recipe from the ‘Dirty, Lazy, Keto Dirt Cheap Cookbook’

  07-10-2020 19:20
  
  As so many of us continue to struggle amid the pandemic—with finances, with the dreaded “quarantine 15,” with bored kids at home looking for something new, this might be the perfect time to try out some of the budget- and waistline-friendly dessert recipes in the new DIRTY, LAZY, KETO Dirt Cheap Cookbook (available now from Simon & Schuster, a ViacomCBS company). Coming in at only 10g net carbs per serving and with ingredients that cost less than $10 total, this recipe for
  
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• Scratch-Off Ticket Worth $3M Sold In Allegheny County

  07-10-2020 19:16
  
  WARRENDALE, Pa. (KDKA) – Someone who bought a scratch-off ticket in Allegheny County is about to be a millionaire.
  A lottery ticket worth $3 million was sold at the 7-Eleven on Warrendale Bayne Road in Warrendale.
  That 7-Eleven gets a $10,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.
  If you happen to be the lucky winner, you should immediately sign the back of the ticket and call the Pennsylvania Lottery at 1-800-692-7481.
  
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• TSA Agents Catch 2 Guns At Pittsburgh International Airport Within An Hour Of Each Other

  07-10-2020 19:00
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Within an hour, TSA agents caught two guns at the Pittsburgh International Airport.
  The TSA says on Tuesday a Pittsburgh resident was caught with a loaded 9mm handgun and a magazine loaded with 17 bullets. Then they say an Oakdale man showed up with an unloaded 9mm gun.
  While the incidents happened within an hour of each other, the TSA says they weren’t related.
  (Photo Credit: TSA)
  Allegheny County police were called in for questioning, and the men are each facing
  
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• Trick Or Treat 2020: Some Communities Going On With Halloween Celebrations Despite Pandemic

  07-10-2020 18:25
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Halloween is sure to look different this year thanks to the coronavirus pandemic. Some places are making alternate plans for socially distanced spooky celebrations.
  Others have decided to cancel trick-or-treating all together for the safety of the community, but many municipalities are deciding to go on as scheduled.
  We’re gathering our list of Western Pennsylvania’s Halloween celebrations here:
  ALLEGHENY COUNTY
  Bethel Park — Saturday, Oct. 31Halloween
  
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• Nearly 2.5M Pennsylvanians Have Applied For Mail-In Or Absentee Ballots, Secretary Of State Says

  07-10-2020 17:58
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (KDKA) – Pennsylvania’s secretary of state says 8.9 million Pennsylvanians are registered to vote.Nearly 2.5 million have already applied for either mail-in or absentee ballot, and 4 percent of those have already been returned.You can also vote early in-person at your county election’s office.They expect all normal polling locations to be open on Nov. 3.“We expect polling places to be open at near normal numbers. So the consolidation
  
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• 2.5M Pennsylvanians Have Applied For Mail-In Or Absentee Ballots, Secretary Of State Says

  07-10-2020 17:58
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (KDKA) – Pennsylvania’s secretary of state says 8.9 million Pennsylvanians are registered to vote.Nearly 2.5 million have already applied for either a mail-in or absentee ballot, and 4 percent of those have already been returned.You can also vote early in-person at your county election’s office.They expect all normal polling locations to be open on Nov. 3.“We expect polling places to be open at near normal numbers. So the consolidations that places had dur
  
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• This Saturday On JP Roofing FAN N’ATION (Oct 10)

  07-10-2020 17:40
  
  Hey, 412 Fanatics…Check out what’s in store on JP Roofing FAN N’ATION with Rich Walsh and Daisy Jade, THIS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10!
  We visit KIYA TOMLIN’S WORKSHOP to see her new “Game Day” clothing line, check out some DIY projects with former Steerler John Malecki, tour a FAN CAVE from a Pittsburgh fan living in Philly, and so much more!
  Tune in to October 10 at 7:30 pm on KDKA-TV or live stream on CBSN Pittsburgh on KDKA.com. You can also watch an encore epi
  
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• FAN N’ATION: Show Us Your Sports DIY Projects, With Former Steeler John Malecki!

  07-10-2020 17:39
  
  Show us your Sports DIY projects, with former Pitt Panther & Steeler John Malecki!
  John Malecki wants to see your one-of-a-kind DIY projects, whether it’s a bar you built for your fan cave or a table you designed just for your tailgates! Upload your pics and videos HERE for a chance to appear on JP Roofing FAN N’ATION!
  #fannationkdka #412forlife #412fanatics #DIY #Builder #JohnMalecki #Steelers #PittPanthers
   
  
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• Penguins Trade Matt Murray To Ottawa Senators

  07-10-2020 17:36
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pittsburgh Penguins have traded Matt Murray to the Ottawa Senators.
  In exchange, the Penguins have acquired forward Jonathan Gruden and a 2020 second-round draft pick.TRADE ALERT : The Penguins have acquired forward Jonathan Gruden and a 2020 second-round draft pick (52nd overall) from the Ottawa Senators in exchange for Matt Murray. pic.twitter.com/lag06QAFaU
  — Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) October 7, 2020
  In a press release, Penguins General Manager Jim Ru
  
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• PTL Links: October 7, 2020

  07-10-2020 16:38
  
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:Rania’s Catering
  Rania’s Recipes
  Visit Pittsburgh
  Behind The Mask Video
  Beth Kukucka Photography
  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
  Instagram
  
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• Cooking With Rania: Apple Caramel Crunch Pie

  07-10-2020 16:22
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Rania Harris, of Rania’s Catering, is continuing her fall recipe theme with this delicious pie!
  Apple Caramel Crunch Pie
  Filling:8 Honey Crisp apples, peeled, cored and sliced
  The juice of one large lemon
  2 tablespoons calvados (apple brandy)
  ½ cup raisins, boiled in water for 10 minutes
  1 cup granulated sugar
  ¼ cup brown sugar
  2 tablespoons cornstarch
  1 teaspoon allspice
  1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
  1 teaspoon cinnamonPie crust for
  
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• Stimulus Check Latest: Timeline For When Americans Could Receive Next Payment

  07-10-2020 15:35
  
  (CBS Detroit) — Another round of stimulus checks would go a long way toward propping up the sagging U.S. economy. But Democrats and Republicans couldn’t quite agree on a deal that would make stimulus payments and additional unemployment aid a reality. And on Wednesday, President Trump “instructed my representatives to stop negotiating until after the election.”…request, and looking to the future of our Country. I have instructed my representatives to stop nego
  
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• President Trump Reverses Course On Stimulus Negotiations

  07-10-2020 14:55
  
  WASHINGTON (KDKA) – It’s been six months since a stimulus package was passed – offering relief to millions of Americans during the coronavirus pandemic.Earlier in the day on Tuesday, President Donald Trump tweeted about the efforts by Congress to pass a stimulus package, saying he was calling off his negotiations with Democrats until after the election.Then, in a stunning reversal, the president tweeted the following:“If I am sent a Stand Alone Bill for Stimulus Checks &n
  
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• State Police Searching For Missing 16-Year-Old Ethan Spaid

  07-10-2020 14:16
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  ROBINSON TOWNSHIP (KDKA) – Pennsylvania State Police are asking for help in locating a missing, potential runaway teenager 16-year-old Ethan Spaid of Robinson Township.He was last seen by his mom at their home on Front Street on Monday morning before he left for school.Photo Credit: Pa. State Police
  Spaid is described as 5’9″, 120 pounds, with brown hair and green eyes.He was last seen wearing dark blue jeans, a plain gray hoodie, and black Nike hightop s
  
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• Driver Hospitalized After Slamming Into Parked Cars In Oakland

  07-10-2020 13:56
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The driver of a car that slammed into at least two parked cars is recovering in the hospital.On Tuesday night, the driver crashed into the parked cars outside of an Oakland apartment building along Niagra Street in South Oakland.Luckily, the car stopped before hitting the building itself.Witnesses believe the driver suffered a medical emergency, causing the crash.
  
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• Report: New Tenants Set To Move Into ‘The O’ Building In Oakland

  07-10-2020 13:38
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Two new tenants are set to move into the building that formerly housed “The O” on Forbes Avenue.According to a report from the Pittsburgh Business Times, the Mero Restaurant Group is taking over the space that used to be The Original Hot Dog Shop.
  Mero is also the owner of nearby restaurants in Oakland such as Stack’D and CHiKN.However, they have said not to expect a revival of “The O.”The Pittsburgh Business Times re
  
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• The Beauty Of Fall: 2020 Fall Foliage Expected To Be One Of The Best

  07-10-2020 13:20
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – While so many other things about 2020 have been strange, a seasonal favorite is arriving right on schedule.
  Pennsylvania’s fall foliage is an annual show put on by mother nature and the experts say this year is shaping up to be one of the best.
  The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources each year tracks the changing leaves.This time around David Planinsek from the Division of Forestry says the colors are brilliant.“In particular this w
  
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• Late frosts slashed apple crop, cooling pickers' ardor

  07-10-2020 13:15 via post-gazette.com
  
  Apple blossoms took a hit at several orchards because of cold nights this spring.
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Sun And Warmth With Strong Wind Gusts

  07-10-2020 13:12
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Warmer weather arrives today with morning temperatures a good 20 degrees warmer than Tuesday.
  The comfortable weather will continue throughout the day with highs in the mid-70s.WEATHER LINKS:Current Conditions | School Delays & Closings | Local Radar | Weather App | Photos
  The only issue will be strong wind speeds with gusts expected to top 35 miles per hour this afternoon.Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center
  There is also a small rain chance today, about 30%. That rai
  
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• Ewalt House In Lawrenceville To Be Demolished

  07-10-2020 12:36
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  LAWRENCEVILLE (KDKA) – Happening today, the Ewalt House in Lawrenceville will be demolished.According to the Trib, the 186-year-old building has been the center of legal events for the past year, delaying its demolition.There was an effort to designate the building as a historical landmark, but the request was withdrawn in August.Moving forward, Duncan Ventures is planning to build five townhomes on the property.
  
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• One Person Shot Inside A Car In Wilkinsburg

  07-10-2020 12:04
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  WILKINSBURG (KDKA) – A person was shot while inside a vehicle in Wilkinsburg around 3:00 a.m. on Wednesday morning.According to police, the shooting took place near Swissvale Avenue.The victim was taken to the hospital with unspecified injuries.It is not known at this time what the victim’s condition is.Police and investigators were looking at two scenes in the area.Stay With KDKA.com For More Details
  
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• Allegheny County 2021 Budget Proposal Includes No Property Tax Increase

  07-10-2020 11:49
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The proposed 2021 Allegheny budget would include no property tax increase.Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald submitted his 2021 budget proposal to County Council on Tuesday.Fitzgerald’s proposal would cut spending by nearly 2% next year.According to Fitzgerald, current taxes and gambling revenue have allowed the county to “weather the impacts” of the coronavirus pandemic.Allegheny County Council must approve the budget be
  
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• Gwen’s Girls receives $400,000 grant for sex trafficking prevention programs

  07-10-2020 11:09 via post-gazette.com
  
  Cyntoia Brown-Long served 15 years in prison for killing a man she was involved with through sex trafficking and spoke at the Equity Summit.
   
  
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• Police Investigate Fatal Shooting In Lincoln-Lemington

  07-10-2020 10:42
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pittsburgh Police are investigating an overnight, fatal shooting in the Lincoln-Lemington neighborhood.According to police, they were called to the 6400 block of Clifford Street just after 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday night.Once on the scene, police found a man on the sidewalk with gunshot wounds and he was pronounced dead at the scene.No other victims were found and no suspects have been named.Police are investigating.We will provide updates on this story on Your Day Pittsbur
  
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• ‘Hippotherapy:’ Farm In Wexford Using Horses To Help People Relive Stress

  07-10-2020 10:14
  
  WEXFORD (KDKA) – If there has been something consistent in helping relieve stress during these difficult times, it’s four-legged friends.However, in Wexford, it’s not your typical dogs and cats helping those that are stressed out.It’s horses.Despite their enormous stature, it’s been learned that horses can calm people’s nerves.“My daughter deosn’t always look forward to a lot of things, but you can tell when we’re in the car riding out here,
  
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