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• Coronavirus In Butler County: Butler Virtual Academy Teacher Says Students Are ‘Thriving’ In Online Environment

  13-11-2020 23:55
  
  BUTLER, Pa. (KDKA) – As coronavirus cases go up, more districts are moving to remote learning.For a number of teachers and students in all those districts, they’ve made learning online work since the beginning.
  “Welcome, everyone. We are going to start in just five minutes. You do not need anything for your social studies class today,” said teacher Kelly Neff to her class on Friday.
  Neff is a second-grade teacher for Butler’s Virtual Academy. She is one of a handful
  
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• Westmoreland County Leaders: Election Workers Counting Ballots Are Quitting Because Others Aren’t Wearing Masks Properly

  13-11-2020 23:43
  
  GREENSBURG, Pa. (KDKA) – The counting of provisional ballots in Westmoreland County continues. However, the number of people counting is dwindling down as COVID-19 concerns have some election bureau volunteers deciding to stay home for their own health.
  “It’s the sheer volume,” said County Commissioner Gina Cerilli. “We have 3,600 provisionals, we’ve never had that many provisionals.”County Commissioner Cerilli addressed the important task of counting th
  
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• Westmoreland County Leaders: Election Workers Counting Ballots Are Quitting Because Others Aren’t Wearing Masks

  13-11-2020 23:43
  
  GREENSBURG, Pa. (KDKA) – The counting of provisional ballots in Westmoreland County continues. However, the number of people counting is dwindling down as COVID-19 concerns have some election bureau volunteers deciding to stay home for their own health.
  “It’s the sheer volume,” says County Commissioner Gina Cerilli. “We have 3,600 provisionals, we’ve never had that many provisionals.”County Commissioner Cerilli addressed the important task of counting th
  
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• Westmoreland County Commissioner: Election Workers Counting Ballots Are Quitting Because Others Aren’t Wearing Masks Properly

  13-11-2020 23:43
  
  GREENSBURG, Pa. (KDKA) – The counting of provisional ballots in Westmoreland County continues. However, the number of people counting is dwindling down as COVID-19 concerns have some election bureau volunteers deciding to stay home for their own health.
  “It’s the sheer volume,” said County Commissioner Gina Cerilli. “We have 3,600 provisionals, we’ve never had that many provisionals.”
  County Commissioner Cerilli addressed the important task of counting t
  
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• Westmoreland County Comissioner: Election Workers Counting Ballots Are Quitting Because Others Aren’t Wearing Masks Properly

  13-11-2020 23:43
  
  GREENSBURG, Pa. (KDKA) – The counting of provisional ballots in Westmoreland County continues. However, the number of people counting is dwindling down as COVID-19 concerns have some election bureau volunteers deciding to stay home for their own health.
  “It’s the sheer volume,” said County Commissioner Gina Cerilli. “We have 3,600 provisionals, we’ve never had that many provisionals.”County Commissioner Cerilli addressed the important task of counting th
  
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• COVID In Pennsylvania: Restaurants Weary Of Effects Of Rising Cases

  13-11-2020 23:21
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh-area restaurants fear winter weather and rising coronavirus cases could be a recipe for disaster.
  Area restaurants that have already been devastated by the coronavirus pandemic face two big fears. First, restaurants are closing outdoor dining to colder weather. Secondly, restaurants fear the recent surge of cases could prompt the state to bring about closures.For nearly 40 years, cops, journalists, politicians, pro athletes and North Siders have enjoyed the A
  
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• 6 Pittsburgh Police Bureau Members Test Positive For Coronavirus

  13-11-2020 22:49
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pittsburgh Public Safety says six members in the police bureau have tested positive for coronavirus.Public Safety made the announcement Friday, saying six people are infected and others have been placed in isolation or quarantine because of possible exposures.Public Safety issues a statement on 6 recent positive tests for Covid-19 within Pittsburgh Police:https://t.co/Iie7Cfir5y pic.twitter.com/lrAksuyDWl
  — Pgh Public Safety (@PghPublicSafet
  
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• Central Catholic Playoff Football Game Against McDowell Canceled Due To Coronavirus Concerns

  13-11-2020 22:43
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Central Catholic’s playoff football game against McDowell was canceled Friday due to coronavirus concerns.Central Catholic was set to play McDowell on Saturday in the PIAA quarterfinals. McDowell will now advance to the next round.In a release on Friday, the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh says the school is moving to virtual learning starting Monday after a fourth person involved with the school tested positive for coronavirus. The diocese s
  
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• NFL Week 10 AFC North Picks: Ravens ‘Have To Switch Things Up, They Have To Get Going,’ Says CBS Baltimore’s Rick Ritter

  13-11-2020 21:49
  
  (CBS Baltimore) — The AFC North remains the most competitive division in football, with three likely playoff contenders and a Cincinnati Bengals team that can beat anyone in a given week. They’ll get their first crack at the undefeated Pittsburgh Steelers this Sunday. The Cleveland Browns welcome back running back Nick Chubb, who should be able to do some damage against a Houston Texans defense that can’t stop anyone. The Baltimore Ravens, meanwhile, will look to work through a
  
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• Karns City Area School District Switching To Online-Only Learning Through Thanksgiving Break

  13-11-2020 21:16
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  BUTLER, Pa. (KDKA) – The Karns City Area School District will be moving to full-remote learning because of an increase in coronavirus cases.The district’s website says starting Monday, grades K-12 will move online-only through Thanksgiving break. Over the break, they’ll let families know about a potential return date.The district says the decision comes in consultation with the Butler Health System and as “a result of growing COVID cases within the
  
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• Coronavirus In Pittsburgh: PPS To Return To Fully Remote Learning Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

  13-11-2020 21:09
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Public Schools will return to fully remote learning next week as Coronavirus cases in the area continue to surge.
  The district says all instruction will move to full-time remote learning on Monday.
  In alignment with the @PADeptofEd recommendation, all instruction will move to full-time E-Learning on Monday, November 16. Full-time E-Learning will continue for all students until no earlier than January 4th, when the District will begin to
  
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• Coronavirus In Pittsburgh: Pittsburgh Public Schools To Return To Fully Remote Learning Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

  13-11-2020 21:09
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Public Schools will return to fully remote learning next week as Coronavirus cases in the area continue to surge.
  According to KDKA’s news partners at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, district spokeswoman Ebony Pugh confirmed that all schools in the district would once again close.
  On Monday, around 800 students returned to the classroom around the district. The school brought back students who are vulnerable and need to be in classro
  
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• Fantasy Football Start Or Sit Week 10: ‘Jared Goff Has Top Five Potential’ Against Seahawks

  13-11-2020 21:01
  
  (CBS Local)- Week 10 of the NFL season is here and the time to make a playoff run is dwindling for fantasy football owners. To help you dominate your league this week and inch closer to that playoff spot, the team from Fantasy Football Today is here with your Week 10 starts and sits.
  Jamey Eisenberg and Adam Aizer run through the best and worst options at quarterback, running back, wide receiver and tight end based on this week’s matchups.
  Jamey’s start of the week is Los Angeles Ram
  
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• West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice Tightens Mask Mandate

  13-11-2020 20:25
  
  CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice announced Friday that facial coverings will be required at all times in businesses and other indoor spaces starting at midnight.
  The Republican governor said businesses will need to post signs notifying entrants of the mask requirement under his executive order.
  “It’s just silly to be in a public building with strangers walking around without a mask on,” Justice said at his coronavirus press conference. “Even i
  
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• Allegheny County Election Workers Plan To Finish Counting Mail-In And Absentee Ballots Friday

  13-11-2020 19:56
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Workers in Allegheny County plan to finish counting mail-in and absentee ballots postmarked by Election Day and received by Nov. 6 on Friday.
  They won’t release those results until the legal challenge by the Trump campaign is resolved.On Saturday, workers will host a special meeting for the consideration of challenged ballots. It’s happening at the warehouse and will be streamed on the county’s Facebook page.Pennsylvania Secretar
  
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• Allegheny County Election Workers Counting Mail-In And Absentee Ballots Friday

  13-11-2020 19:56
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Workers in Allegheny County are counting mail-in and absentee ballots postmarked by Election Day and received by Nov. 6 on Friday.
  They won’t release those results until the legal challenge by the Trump campaign is resolved.On Saturday, workers will host a special meeting for the consideration of challenged ballots. It’s happening at the warehouse and will be streamed on the county’s Facebook page.Pennsylvania Secretary Of State
  
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• No Recounts Or Recanvasses To Be Ordered For Any Pa. Statewide Election Races

  13-11-2020 19:42
  
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — Pa. Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar said Friday that recounts or recanvasses will not be ordered in any of the statewide Nov. 3 general election races based on unofficial returns and margins of victory.
  This includes the races for President of the United States, Attorney General, Auditor General, and State Treasurer.
  In a press release, the Pa. Department of State said that Secretary Boockvar determined that she will not be ordering recounts or recanvasses based on th
  
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• Coach Tomlin Expects Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger To Be Off COVID-19 List Saturday

  13-11-2020 19:28
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pittsburgh Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin said he expects Ben Roethlisberger to come off the COVID-19 list on Saturday.Tomlin said if he comes off the COVID-19 list, they’re going to have an extended walkthrough Saturday to help him prepare for Sunday’s game against the Bengals.
  Coach Mike Tomlin said he expects Ben Roethlisberger to come off the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Saturday. He said it that happens the @steelers will have an ext
  
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• ‘Marshall Is One Of The Best Stories In College Football’ Says CBS Sports Network’s Brent Stover

  13-11-2020 19:23
  
  (CBS Local)- This Saturday marks 50 years since tragedy struck the Marshall Thundering Herd football program when their plane crashed on the way home from a game against East Carolina. 75 members of the football program lost their lives that day. Now, 50 years to the day later, the Thundering Herd will play host to Middle Tennessee State as one of the best Group of 5 programs in the country.
  The Herd enter the game ranked 16th in the latest AP Top 25 poll, the program’s highest ranking sin
  
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• Law Firm Attempting To Block Biden’s Win In Pennsylvania Leaves Controversial Trump Campaign Case

  13-11-2020 19:16
  
  (KDKA/CNN) — A law firm representing the President’s campaign in a controversial and long-shot attempt to block Pennsylvania’s popular vote for Joe Biden is leaving the case.
  The firm, Porter Wright Morris & Arthur, had two Pittsburgh-based lawyers leading the effort for the Trump campaign in Pennsylvania. Both told a judge in an overnight filing they were withdrawing, and the Trump campaign may bring in new counsel.
  The Trump campaign is now down to one lawyer in the feder
  
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• Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Reports 378 New Coronavirus Cases, 2 Additional Deaths

  13-11-2020 19:04
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Allegheny County Health Department is reporting 378 new Coronavirus cases and 2 additional deaths.
  Of the newly reported cases, 296 are confirmed from 1,673 PCR tests. There are 82 probable cases.
  “New cases range in age from 1 month to 101 years with a median age of 38 years,” the Health Department reports. The dates of positive tests ranged from July 8 to November 12. Two positive tests were ordered by the Florida Department of H
  
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• Federal Court In Pa. Rejects Effort To Block Late-Arriving Ballots Postmarked By Election Day

  13-11-2020 18:53
  
  PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A federal appeals court in Philadelphia on Friday rejected an effort led by a Republican congressional candidate to block about 9,300 ballots that arrived after Election Day.
  The three-judge panel, led by Chief U.S. Circuit Judge Brooks Smith, noted the “unprecedented challenges” facing the nation this year, especially the “vast disruption” caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
  Smith said the panel ruled “with commitment to a proposition indispu
  
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• Federal Court In Pa. Rejects Effort To Block About 9,300 Late-Arriving Ballots

  13-11-2020 18:53
  
  PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A federal appeals court in Philadelphia on Friday rejected an effort led by a Republican congressional candidate to block about 9,300 ballots that arrived after Election Day.
  The three-judge panel, led by Chief U.S. Circuit Judge Brooks Smith, noted the “unprecedented challenges” facing the nation this year, especially the “vast disruption” caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
  Smith said the panel ruled “with commitment to a proposition indispu
  
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• Pa. Health Dept. Announces 4th Straight Day Of Record Increases, Reports 5,531 New Coronavirus Cases

  13-11-2020 17:56
  
  By: KDKA-TV News StaffHARRISBURG (KDKA) — For the fourth day in a row and the fifth day since last weekend, Pennsylvania is reporting a record-high number of new coronavirus cases.
  The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 5,531 new cases of Coronavirus and 30 additional deaths Friday.
  The statewide total number of cases has risen to 254,387 since Thursday’s report, according to the state’s data.
  The health department is reminding Pennsylvanians that mask-wearing is re
  
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• Convicted Pittsburgh Murderer On The Run Since 1971 Arrested

  13-11-2020 17:28
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A fugitive who has been on the run since 1971 has been arrested.FBI Pittsburgh and Allegheny County Police announced Friday they arrested wanted fugitive Leonard Moses. He was wanted in the connection with the 1968 murder of Mary Amplo.BREAKING—⁦@FBIPittsburgh⁩ & ⁦⁦@AlleghenyCoPD⁩ announce the arrest of wanted fugitive Leonard Moses. They say he’s responsible for the murder of Mary Amplo in 1968. He was arrested in Michigan
  
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• World’s Largest Pickle Ornament To Be Featured In Downtown Pittsburgh Holiday Display

  13-11-2020 17:18
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The infamous 35-foot inflatable pickle that was a big part of Picklesburgh will have a new home — as the world’s largest pickle ornament as part of one of Pittsburgh’s holiday displays.
  When the holiday display in EQT Plaza opens at 9:00 a.m. on November 27, the giant pickle ornament will be visible for all to see.
  (Illustration by Gregg Valley)
  The 35-foot inflatable pickle has been repurposed from what many will recognize and r
  
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• Lenny Krayzelburg On International Swimming League Competition: ‘Basically Racing 99% Of Those You Have To Race In Tokyo Next Summer’

  13-11-2020 17:08
  
  (CBS Local)- Like all athletes around the world, swimmers have had to adjust to a different schedule this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For those that were looking forward to competing in the Summer Olympics in Tokyo, that was pushed back another year. In the meantime, many if not all international swimming competitions were cancelled with one notable exception: the International Swimming League.
  In its second season, the ISL has gone to a bubble format with all 10 of its teams in two hotel
  
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• $1 Million Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket Sold In Beaver County

  13-11-2020 16:18
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  MONACA (KDKA) — A scratch-off lottery ticket with $1 million was recently sold in Beaver County.
  The winning ticket was a $20 PA Millionaire’s Club scratch-off that was sold at the Walmart on Brodhead Road in Monaca.
  The $1 million winning prize is the top prize offered for that game.
  The store will receive a $50,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket.
   
  
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• Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre pivots to a virtual 'Fireside Nutcracker'

  13-11-2020 16:09 via post-gazette.com
  
  “Fireside Nutcracker” will stream online for free from Dec. 17 through Dec. 31.
  
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• PPG Seeking EPA Approval For Antiviral Paint That Kills Bacteria Causing Coronavirus

  13-11-2020 16:07
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  CORNING, NY (KDKA) – PPG is working with Corning Incorporated to get EPA approval on a paint that they say kills more than 99.9% of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.The testing of the paint revealed that it had a highly durable antimicrobial activity. That antimicrobial activity remained even after simulating six years of scrubbing.“We strive to create innovations that make the world a better place,” said Wendell P. Weeks, chairman and chief exe
  
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• Coronavirus Killing Paint: PPG Seeking EPA Approval For Antiviral Paint

  13-11-2020 16:07
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Paint that can kill COVID-19 could be coming to a store shelf near you.PPG (Pittsburgh Plate and Glass) is working with Corning Incorporated to get EPA approval on a paint that they say kills more than 99.9% of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.The testing of the paint revealed that it had a highly durable antimicrobial activity. That antimicrobial activity remained even after simulating six years of scrubbing.“We strive to create i
  
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• PTL Links: November 13, 2020

  13-11-2020 15:09
  
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:The Mall at Robinson
  Kendra Scott Jewelry
  Misty Pines Pet Company
  CCI Puppy Cam!
  PTL Puppy Penguin on Facebook
  PTL Puppy Penguin on Twitter
  Canine Companions for Independence on InstagramPTL Deal DaysSteel City
  Ludwig’s Blumengarten Florist
  AR Workshop Pittsburgh Today Live On Social Media:Facebook
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• Pittsburgh Penguins And Sidney Crosby Surprise 50-50 Worker Battling Cancer

  13-11-2020 14:38
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Katie Dudas has been working for the Penguins in some capacity since 2009, according to the team.However, in December of 2019, Dudas learned she has stage 2 breast cancer.Since then, she’s been battling the diagnosis all the while remaining a positive person inside of PPG Paints Arena and among Penguins staff.“From the day I first met Katie when she interviewed with me, she has always been one of the most optimistic and happy people th
  
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• A Year Of Stress: Calming Toys Can Help Kids’ Mental Health During The Pandemic

  13-11-2020 13:47
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – To say 2020 has been stress-inducing would be an understatement.
  That stress is not only being felt by adults, it impacts children as well.
  Enter the idea of “calming toys.”
  Amanda Mushro is a Lifestyle and Parenting expert with three young children of her own and says some toys can help your child’s mental health.“We usually look for the big, bright flashing toys, but there’s so many different toys that can help focus on calming relaxing,
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Lake Effect Snow Possible This Weekend

  13-11-2020 13:23
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Season weather has settled in over the past 24 hours and while the day started off on the warm side with morning lows in the 40s, the temperature was actually right on the nose as daily lows on Thursday fell to 35 degrees just before midnight.WEATHER LINKS:Current Conditions | School Delays & Closings | Local Radar | Weather App | Photos
  Overall, the high of 63 and the morning low of 35 was a wash versus the normal highs and lows for temperatures below the seasonal
  
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• Westmoreland County Elections Board Continuing To Count Provisional Ballots

  13-11-2020 13:11
  
  GREENSBURG (KDKA) – There are still many ballots that the elections board, the Westmoreland County Commissioners, must review.This included 375 ballots that were received at the Westmoreland County Courthouse nine minutes after the 8:00 p.m. deadline on Election Day.According to a report in the Trib, Democrats have asked to have that pool of ballots included in the current unofficial vote total.A Postal Service spokesman said that due to several factors including unexpected congestion and
  
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• 412 Food Rescue Hosts Virtual, Fundraising Concert

  13-11-2020 11:13
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Wiz Khalifa, Joe Gruscheky, Donnie Iris, and Andrew McCutchen were among those participating in a virtual concert from 412 Food Rescue in an effort to raise money for hunger relief.The virtual concert was also a chance to celebrate neighbors being there for neighbors.Gruscheky, Iris, and Wiz Khalifa were among the many performances those watching were treated to.Meanwhile, former Pittsburgh Pirate Andrew McCutchen had a message for the community.&
  
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• Live! Casino Pittsburgh Set To Open November 24

  13-11-2020 10:33
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  GREENSBURG (KDKA) – The region’s newest casino is set to open later this month.Live! Casino Pittsburgh at Westmoreland Mall appears on track to open on November 24.When it opens it will offer 750 slot machines, 30 table games, and a FanDuel Sportsbook.There will also be a country-themed bar and several different dining options.When the casino opens, they are going to require all guests to wear masks and be socially distanced.They will also have temperature chec
  
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• Coronavirus In Pittsburgh: Pittsburgh Public Schools Arsenal Closed Following Positive Cases

  13-11-2020 10:02
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pittsburgh Public Schools’ Arsenal facility is closed for a week after two staff members tested positive for coronavirus.The district will clean and disinfect the facility after learning of the positive cases.Grab-and-go meals will not be available for pickup at the facility while it is closed. Families will be able to get meals at Sunnyside Pre-K or the Obama Academy.Arsenal will reopen on Friday, November 20.
  
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• Marine Corps Reserve Helps With Unique Toys For Tots Delivery

  13-11-2020 09:48
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Marines Corps Reserve helped with a unique Toys For Tots delivery on Thursday.Students and employees of the Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics along with Marine Corps reserves collected hundreds of holiday gifts and stuffed them into a King Air twin-engine plane to capacity.The help is certainly needed at a time when a lot of local families will need holiday cheer.“We’ve found a much greater need for families that are out of work
  
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• Washington County Approves Counting Of All Provisional Ballots Cast On Election Day

  13-11-2020 09:28
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  WASHINGTON (KDKA) – A six-member canvass board approved the counting of all provisional ballots that were cast on Election Day in Washington County.In total, the county had 1,870 provisional ballots.The director of the board said of those ballots, 19 of them are separated from the total due to ongoing litigation.
  
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• Mars Area Education Association Votes For Strike Authorization

  13-11-2020 09:12
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  MARS, Pa. (KDKA) – On Monday, the Mars Area Education Association passed a strike authorization vote, granting its negotiation team the ability to call for a work stoppage by giving 48 hours notice to the Mars Area School District.“MAEA unanimously passed a strike authorization vote which would empower the negotiations team to call a strike,” said Dave Goodworth, the Mars Area Education Association’s chief negotiator. “The team is disappointed
  
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• Mars Area Education Association Passes Strike Authorization Vote

  13-11-2020 09:12
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  MARS, Pa. (KDKA) – On Monday, the Mars Area Education Association passed a strike authorization vote, granting its negotiation team the ability to call for a work stoppage by giving 48 hours notice to the Mars Area School District.“MAEA unanimously passed a strike authorization vote which would empower the negotiations team to call a strike,” said Dave Goodworth, the Mars Area Education Association’s chief negotiator. “The team is disappointed
  
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• Mars Area Education Association Authorizes Strike

  13-11-2020 09:12
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  MARS (KDKA) – On Monday, the Mars Area Education Association voted to authorize a strike, calling for a full work stoppage, and gave Mars Area School District a 48 hours notice of the strike.“MAEA unanimously passed a strike authorization vote which would empower the negotiations team to call a strike,” said Dave Goodworth, the Mars Area Education Association’s chief negotiator. “The team is disappointed in the lack of good faith bargaining by
  
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• Pittsburgh And Glasgow, Scotland Become Sister Cities

  13-11-2020 08:56
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The city of Pittsburgh is now sister cities with Glasgow, Scotland.On Thursday, a virtual signing ceremony was held and the relationship was formalized.Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto said that the two cities have a lot in common, including both being situated on rivers, an industrial history, and a sharing of similar environmental and racial justice goals.Pittsburgh currently has sister cities in 18 different countries.
  
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• Police: Man Robs $5,000 Worth Of Merchandise From Beloved Millvale Hobby Store

  13-11-2020 05:45
  
  MILLVALE, Pa. (KDKA) — Police in Millvale are investigating after a beloved hobby store was robbed twice last week.
  Esther’s Hobby Shop has stood proudly on North Avenue in Millvale for over 80 years. Bob Mehler’s mother opened Esther’s Hobby Shop as a variety store.
  “She opened this store in 1937,” the 90-year-old man said. “I was 7 years old.”
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  Model trains now line every inch of the store’s walls and fill its cabinets.
  
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• Police: Man Steals $5,000 Worth Of Merchandise From Beloved Millvale Hobby Store

  13-11-2020 05:33
  
  MILLVALE, Pa. (KDKA) — Police in Millvale are investigating after a beloved hobby store was robbed twice last week.
  Esther’s Hobby Shop has stood proudly on North Avenue in Millvale for over 80 years. Bob Mehler’s mother opened Esther’s Hobby Shop as a variety store.
  “She opened this store in 1937,” the 90-year-old man said. “I was 7 years old.”
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  Model trains now line every inch of the store’s walls and fill its cabinets.
  
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• Timeline set for nuclear waste cleanup in Armstrong County

  13-11-2020 03:58 via post-gazette.com
  
  U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says work at the Shallow Land Disposal Area in Parks Township and Apollo will begin in 2023 and run through 2031
  
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• Shell Cracker Plant In Beaver Co. Reports 39 Cases Of Coronavirus

  13-11-2020 03:49
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  MONACA, Pa, (KDKA) — The Shell Cracker Plant in Beaver County reports there are 39 cases of coronavirus.
  Shell says it believes most of those infected contracted the virus off-site. Those workers are now self-isolating and will be tested before returning to work.
  Shell says all workers get daily temperature checks and those who do not pass are tested at an off-site lab.
  
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• Pittsburgh Man Will Spend 8 To 16 Years In Prison After Pleading Guilty To Killing 3-Year-Old Boy

  13-11-2020 03:32
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A man from Pittsburgh pleaded guilty to killing a 3-year-old boy.
  (Photo Credit: Allegheny County)
  Jamal Williams, of Arlington, will spend eight to 16 years in prison. Police say 3-year-old Major Troutman’s mother was dating Williams. She called 911 and told them her son fell off the bed.
  Williams told Troutman’s mom that the two were wrestling and the boy’s injuries were an accident. Troutman died at Children’s Hospital o
  
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