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• COVID-19 In Pittsburgh: Research Hints At Long-Lasting Immunity After Infection

  19-11-2020 23:58
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — How long does the immune response last after you’ve had a COVID-19 infection?
  Researchers have honed in on some clues involving immune system cells that adapt to microbial invaders.
  “Memory cells can live in your body after an exposure for years, up to decades,” says Dr. Briana DiSilvio, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Allegheny Health NetworkBlood samples from people who recovered still had enough immune system memory cells to fight the virus
  
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• Gov. Tom Wolf To Veto Bills On Carrying And Selling Guns During Disaster Emergencies

  19-11-2020 23:09
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf will veto legislation heading to his desk that would repeal long-standing laws intended to control the carrying of guns and prevent public officials from shutting down firearms sales during disaster emergencies declared by a governor.
  Wolf, a Democrat who has advocated for broader gun control measures, opposes the bills, his office said Thursday.
  The bills are the latest to pass the Republican-controlled Legislature that sought to limit Wolf’s pow
  
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• Pittsburgh Steelers’ Cam Heyward Donates Cleats To Benefit Community, Tree Of Life Synagogue Shooting Victims

  19-11-2020 22:41
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Cam Heyward is honoring the community and memory of the victims of the Tree of Life shooting.
  The Steelers defensive lineman donated a pair of his game-worn cleats to support the Cecil and David Rosenthal Memorial Fund and the 10.27 Healing Partnership, according to a release on Thursday. David and Cecil Rosenthal were two of the 11 lives tragically taken at the Tree of Life Synagogue on Oct. 27, 2018. They are the brothers of former Steelers empl
  
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• Pittsburgh Eyes Electric Scooters, Although They’re Not Yet Street Legal In Pennsylvania

  19-11-2020 22:30
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A scooter-share service is rolling into Pittsburgh, but there are several bumps in the road.KDKA spotted a new installation of public electric scooters downtown Thursday. Pittsburgh Department of Mobility and Infrastructure says they’re in the process of finalizing the plan and getting approval.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Tim Lawson)
  The scooters are from a company called Spin, which is in dozens of cities around the world like Los
  
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• How To Cook A Turkey To Perfection: Jennie-O Provides Crucial Thanksgiving Dinner Tips

  19-11-2020 22:14
  
  (CBS Local)– Thanksgiving is right around the corner and many families across the country are wrestling with their plans for the holiday and what to make for the big Turkey Day meal. With many not deciding to travel for Thanksgiving because of COVID-19, that means that lots of people will be making big holiday dinner for the first time.
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• NFL Week 11 AFC West Picks: ‘No Chance That The Jets Get A Win Against The Chargers,’ Says CBS LA’s Jaime Maggio

  19-11-2020 22:12
  
  (CBS Los Angeles) — The Kansas City Chiefs still have the inside track on the AFC West title. But there could very well be some bumps in the road. Their remaining schedule features a few tough matchups, not to mention rematches with each of their three division rivals. That starts this Sunday with the Las Vegas Raiders, the only team to beat them so far. The Raiders, at 6-3, are coming off a thrashing of the Denver Broncos, and will be looking to stay in the mix of what’s become a ve
  
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• RMU Pauses Men’s Basketball After Positive Coronavirus Tests

  19-11-2020 22:03
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) – The RMU men’s basketball program is pausing team activities because of positive coronavirus test results.They didn’t say how many COVID-19 cases there are, but said the positive results were among team personnel, which includes student-athletes, coaches and staff.
  The RMU men's basketball program has paused team activities due to positive COVID-19 test results. Their season opener on 11/25 against Point Park has been postponed
  
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• Simon & Schuster Invites Readers To Support The Toys For Tots Literacy Program

  19-11-2020 21:51
  
  In a year where access to school and public libraries has been limited by the pandemic, ensuring that children have plenty to read—for education and for entertainment—is more important than ever. That’s why book publisher Simon & Schuster (a ViacomCBS company) is proud to be giving back to the Marine Toys for Tots Literacy Program this holiday season.
  As part of their annual Books I Love to Give campaign, Simon & Schuster will donate 11,500 books to Toys for Tots, a 73-
  
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• Around The Table: COVID-19 Shutdowns And Stimulus

  19-11-2020 21:48
  
  KDKA's Stacy Smith and a group of political experts go Around The Table.
  
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• Pittsburgh Police Seek Terrence Washington In Woman’s Fatal Shooting In East Liberty

  19-11-2020 21:39
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Police are looking for a man wanted for a fatal shooting last week in East Liberty.
  Police are urging the public to call them immediately if they have seen or see 36-year-old Terrence Washington of Pittsburgh. He also goes by the name Terrence Zeppenfeldt.Pittsburgh Police continue their search for homicide suspect Terrence Washington, aka Terrence Zeppenfeldt.
  He is wanted in the Nov. 10 murder of Makeida Thompson in the 5700 block of
  
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• Fantasy Football Start Or Sit Week 11: Mike Davis Has A “Dream” Matchup Against Lions Defense

  19-11-2020 21:10
  
  (CBS Local)- Not to alarm you fantasy owners out there but it’s now crunch time of the 2020 season. Time is running out to lock down your spot in the playoffs. But, don’t fret, as always the Fantasy Football Today crew from CBS Sports is here to break down the matchups and give you advice on who to start and sit this week to best optimize your lineup and get the win you need.
  The start of the week this week is Carolina Panthers running back Mike Davis. Though he hasn’t done muc
  
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• Woman Wanted In FBI Pittsburgh Investigation Taken Into Custody

  19-11-2020 21:00
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – FBI Pittsburgh says a woman wanted in connection with an “ongoing investigation” is in custody.
  Earlier on Thursday, they asked anyone who knows where Kristin Steffan is to call police or FBI Pittsburgh at 412-432-4000.#FBI Pittsburgh is looking for Kristin Steffan, who is wanted as part of an ongoing investigation. Anyone who knows the whereabouts of Steffan should contact police or FBI Pittsburgh at 412-432-4000 immediately. pic.twit
  
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• FBI Pittsburgh Looking For Kristin Steffan, Wanted In ‘Ongoing Investigation’

  19-11-2020 21:00
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – FBI Pittsburgh is looking for a woman wanted in connection with an “ongoing investigation.”
  They say anyone who knows where Kristin Steffan is should call police or FBI Pittsburgh at 412-432-4000.#FBI Pittsburgh is looking for Kristin Steffan, who is wanted as part of an ongoing investigation. Anyone who knows the whereabouts of Steffan should contact police or FBI Pittsburgh at 412-432-4000 immediately. pic.twitter.com/Azt6nfKQ9f
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• Pennsylvania Supreme Upholds Death Penalty Of ‘Greensburg 6’ Member Melvin Knight

  19-11-2020 20:51
  
  GREENSBURG, Pa. (AP) — The state Supreme Court has upheld the death penalty imposed on a man in the torture death of a mentally disabled woman in western Pennsylvania.
  A Westmoreland County jury had sentenced Melvin Knight to death by lethal injection in August 2013, but the commonwealth’s highest court ordered a new penalty trial in November 2016 after finding that jurors were not told that Knight had no criminal record. The justices said jurors should have been allowed to consider
  
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• Babies At West Penn Hospital Dress Up For Toy Story’s 25th Anniversary

  19-11-2020 20:21
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Babies at West Penn Hospital are going to infinity and beyond to celebrate the upcoming 25th anniversary of Story Story.Allegheny Health Network shared photos of babies at West Penn Hospital Thursday.Our #AHNbabies at West Penn are celebrating the upcoming 25th anniversary of @toystory! Our hope is that their dreams will take them to infinity & beyond, and they will always know they've got a friend in AHN! How many 90’s babies plan to sh
  
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• COVID-19 In Pittsburgh: Allegheny County Health Department Advising Residents To Cancel Traditional Thanksgiving Celebrations

  19-11-2020 19:42
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – We’re a week away from Thanksgiving — a major holiday where families typically gather together and share food and conversations.
  But because of the continual surge in coronavirus cases, the Allegheny County Health Department is telling people to cancel their Thanksgiving plans with family.
  “I’m also advising residents to cancel their traditional Thanksgiving celebrations that may involve members of other households, and instead celebrate virtuall
  
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• CDC Cautions Against Traveling During Thanksgiving Due To Surging COVID-19 Cases

  19-11-2020 19:07
  
  PITTSBURGH (CBS NEWS) — The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention is now urging Americans not to travel during the Thanksgiving holiday as coronavirus cases continue to surge across the country.
  The agency’s updated guidance says the safest way to celebrate is “at home with the people you live with.”
  “Gatherings with family and friends who do not live with you can increase the chances of getting or spreading COVID-19 or the flu,” the guidance says. &ldquo
  
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• CDC Cautioning Against Travel During Thanksgiving Due To Surging COVID-19 Cases

  19-11-2020 19:07
  
  PITTSBURGH (CBS NEWS) — The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday urged Americans not to travel during the Thanksgiving holiday as coronavirus cases continue to surge across the country. The agency’s updated guidance says the safest way to celebrate is “at home with the people you live with.”
  “Gatherings with family and friends who do not live with you can increase the chances of getting or spreading COVID-19 or the flu,” the guidance adds. &l
  
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• COVID-19 In Pennsylvania: We Could Have A Vaccine Within The Next Month, Dr. Rachel Levine Says

  19-11-2020 18:50
  
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) – Pennsylvania Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine says there could be a coronavirus vaccine available within the next month, although that won’t be “an immediate cure or end” to the pandemic.“If the federal approval process remains on track — we still have to see that — we could have a vaccine within the next month,” Dr. Levine said at a press conference Thursday afternoon.“However, we do not know how quickly the vaccine sup
  
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• PSO 'Front Row' virtual concert series honors Beethoven on his birthday

  19-11-2020 18:48 via post-gazette.com
  
  The next episode of “Front Row: The PSO Virtual Experience” will premiere at 7:30 p.m. Friday and mark Beethoven’s 250th birthday.
  
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• Public Scooters Coming To Pittsburgh

  19-11-2020 18:17
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A scooter-share service is rolling into Pittsburgh.
  KDKA spotted a new installation of public scooters downtown Thursday. Pittsburgh Department of Mobility and Infrastructure says they’re in the process of finalizing the plan and getting approval.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Tim Lawson)
  The scooters are from a company called Spin, which is in dozens of cities around the world like Los Angeles, Nashville, Orlando, Portland, Tampa and
  
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• ‘The Unicorn’ Gets Complicated On An All-New Episode Tonight At 9:30 On CBS

  19-11-2020 18:01
  
  The Unicorn is back tonight with season two episode two titled “It’s Complicated.” When Wade goes on a date with Shannon (Natalie Zea), he learns quickly that he has to come to terms with her unusual living arrangements if he wants to keep seeing her. Also, Grace is struggling with fitting in at her new high school, Michelle grapples with her algebra college course and Delia tries to help Forrest fit in with his much younger colleagues.
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• COVID-19 In Pennsylvania: Pa. Health Dept. Announces 7,126 New Cases, Another Day Of Record-Breaking Numbers

  19-11-2020 17:59
  
  By: KDKA-TV News StaffHARRISBURG (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 7,126 new cases of Coronavirus and 116 additional deaths.
  With more than 7,000 cases reported across the state today, this is the highest daily increase of cases to date, beating out the numbers from both Tuesday and Wednesday.
  The statewide total number of cases has risen to 288,978 since Tuesday’s report, according to the state’s data.
  The statewide percent positivity for the week of
  
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• Jenni Farley, Ronnie Ortiz-Magro, Deena Nicole Cortese, Pauly DelVecchio Preview Season 4 Of ‘Jersey Shore Family Vacation’

  19-11-2020 17:32
  
  (CBS Local)– The Jersey Shore crew is back and Jerzdays are here once again with a brand new season of “Jersey Shore Family Vacation” beginning Thursday night at 8 p.m. EST/PST on MTV. JWoww, Ronnie, Mike, Vinny, Deena, Angelina and Pauly D return for season four of the series that was shot in a bubble during COVID-19. Pauly D led the charge to make it happen by renting out an entire hotel in Las Vegas.
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• COVID-19 In Pittsburgh: Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Reports 609 New Cases, Countywide Total Now Tops 22,000

  19-11-2020 17:07
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Allegheny County Health Department is reporting 609 new Coronavirus cases Thursday and one additional death.
  Of today’s newly reported cases, 492 are confirmed from 2,672 PCR tests. There are 117 probable cases.
  “New cases range in age from 1 week to 98 years with a median age of 37 years,” the Health Department says. The dates of positive tests range from Oct. 20 to Nov. 19.
  There have been 1,724 hospitalizations in Alleghen
  
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• NFL Week 11 AFC North Picks: Are The Steelers Looking Past The Jaguars?

  19-11-2020 16:50
  
  (CBS Pittsburgh) — The AFC North has three potential playoff contenders going into Week 11. The Pittsburgh Steelers, or course, remain undefeated. And despite a few potential obstacles — the Baltimore Ravens on Thanksgiving being an obvious one — they have a reasonable shot at winning out the regular season. Of course, it’s never that easy, as history will attest. Only three NFL teams have completed the regular season undefeated.
  The Baltimore Ravens, now 6-3, lost a litt
  
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• PTL Links: November 19, 2020

  19-11-2020 15:59
  
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
  KDKA-TV Turkey Fund
  Verizon Level Up 412
  Neighborhood Allies
  Feel Nu Spa
  CCI Puppy Cam!
  PTL Puppy Penguin on Facebook
  PTL Puppy Penguin on Twitter
  Canine Companions for Independence on InstagramPTL Weekend Guide:Oglebay Festival of Lights
  Little Lake Theatre
  YaJagoff Yinzer YuletidePittsburgh Today Live On Social Media:Facebook
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• Pa. restaurant, bar owners make plea to Gov. Wolf for financial help, reopening plan

  19-11-2020 15:02 via post-gazette.com
  
  Establishments continue to operate under several orders, including 50% indoor occupancy, no bar seating and an 11 p.m. cutoff for booze sales.
  
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• COVID-19 In Pittsburgh: Carnegie Mellon University Cancels All Winter Sports

  19-11-2020 14:58
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Carnegie Mellon University announced on Thursday morning that they are canceling winter sports due to the coronavirus pandemic.The decision will cancel both men’s and women’s sports in basketball, swimming and diving, and indoor track and field.Carnegie Mellon University said that they will not resume play any earlier than March 1, 2021.“It is with a heavy heart that I write to share that Carnegie Mellon will cancel its winter sp
  
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• City Controller Releases Special Report On Pittsburgh Public Schools Device Distribution Plan

  19-11-2020 14:33
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pittsburgh City Controller Michael Lamb released a special report on the Pittsburgh Public Schools’ remote learning and device distribution plan for this school year.Pittsburgh Public Schools were closed in an effort to contain the spread of the coronavirus pandemic while still providing all students with education via remote and virtual learning.The district ordered more than 23,000 devices, enough for each student and teacher.However, as o
  
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• COVID-19 In Pittsburgh: Catholic Diocese Of Pittsburgh Cancels All Elementary School Extracurricular Activities

  19-11-2020 14:06
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – In a letter to families, the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh Director of Catholic Schools Michelle Peduto announced that all non-essential extracurricular activities at the Catholic elementary schools are suspended.“In accordance with the ACHD advisory to stay at home unless you are going to work, school or another essential activity, please note this immediate change within our Catholic Elementary Schools,” the letter said.The diocese
  
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• Westmoreland County Community College And IUP Agree To Dual Admissions Program

  19-11-2020 13:48
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  YOUNGWOOD, Pa. (KDKA) – Westmoreland County Community College and Indiana University of Pennsylvania have teamed up to help students.The schools agreed to a new “dual admissions program” to help students that want to transfer from WCCC to IUP.Currently, WCCC students must maintain a 2.0-grade point average or the minimum required by the program they would like to transfer to at IUP.They also will be required to earn a certain amount of credit hours before
  
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• Apple Agrees To Pay $3 Million Settlement For Slowing Down iPhone Speeds

  19-11-2020 13:30
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) – Apple is paying a price totaling $3 million after a settlement in a case involving iPhone batteries.According to Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro, the company was accused of secretly slowing down the speed of iPhones in 2017, in order to prevent shutdowns from poor batteries.“Apple knew some of its iPhones had battery issues and instead of disclosing the problem to consumers, it chose to slow down the performance of the devices,&rd
  
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• COVID-19 In Pennsylvania: Pounds Turkey Farm Feeling Impact Of Pandemic Ahead Of Thanksgiving

  19-11-2020 13:06
  
  LEECHBURG, Pa. (KDKA) – The constant gobbling can’t be missed as you approach the barns at Pounds Turkey Farm in Leechburg.That chorus is getting a little quieter these days says Beverly Pounds.“We processed 5,500 fresh turkeys and another 1800 frozen turkeys,” she said.The Pounds say COVID-19 has had an impact.“Yes, there are those who want to have smaller items for their gathering,” she explained. “Although we’ve taken orders across the wide rang
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Afternoon Temperatures Bring Warmer Weather

  19-11-2020 13:01
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Today’s sunset will occur at 5:00 p.m., it will be the last sunset at or after 5:00 p.m. for just over a month, with the next time being on December 27.
  Who is ready for warmer weather? Well, today that is going to happen this afternoon for the nicest part of the warm-up with morning temperatures once again down near 30.WEATHER LINKS:Current Conditions | School Delays & Closings | Local Radar | Weather App | Photos
  While temperatures are slightly colder than y
  
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• Water Main Break On Roberto Clemente Road Closes Portion Of Bouquet Street

  19-11-2020 12:08
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – An early-morning water main break may cause a bit of a headache for some commuters this morning in Oakland.A water main break occurred around 4:00 a.m. on Roberto Clemente Drive, causing a closure between South Bouquet Street and Schenley Drive.
  It is unknown how long the closure will last.Stay With KDKA.com For More Details
  
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• Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office Warns Residents Of Text Message Scam

  19-11-2020 11:42
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office was alerted by a concerned citizen about a text message scam claiming their “carry certificate” was about to expire.According to the sheriff’s office, the text claims that the person’s “carry certificate” or license to carry a firearm permit would expire in one week along with a link attached.However, the sheriff’s office does not allow residents to apply or rene
  
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• Kittanning Man Charged With Aggravated Assault Against A Law Enforcement Officer

  19-11-2020 11:26
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  KITTANNING (KDKA) – Kittanning Police responded to a call on Wednesday morning for reports of a domestic violence situation in the 200 block of Chestnut Street around 11:00 a.m.Once on the scene, officers began to investigate the situation and concluded that Jason Urik has assaulted a woman inside the home.An officer attempted to take Urik into custody but Urik resisted and caused the officer to nearly fall down a flight of stairs.Urik was taken into custody and is b
  
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• COVID-19 In Pittsburgh: Allegheny Health Network Offering COVID-19 Testing At Community Sites

  19-11-2020 10:19
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Allegheny Health Network is offering coronavirus testing at five community sites throughout the Pittsburgh area.Citizens Hospital: 651 Fourth Avenue, New Kensington – Tuesday and Thursday 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
  AHN McCandless: 9335 McKnight Road – Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
  Forbes Hospital: 2600 Haymaker Road, Monroeville – Tuesday and Thursday, 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
  575 Lincoln A
  
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• Driver Loses Control Of Jeep, Jeep Catches Fire In The Woods In Hempfield Township

  19-11-2020 09:57
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HEMPFIELD TOWNSHIP (KDKA) – A Jeep drove into the woods and caught fire in Hempfield Township on Wednesday night.According to the Midway-St. Clair Volunteer Fire Department, the driver lost control of the vehicle and drove into the woods.Once the Jeep was in the woods, some brush around the vehicle caused it to ignite and catch fire.Firefighters on the scene were able to extinguish the vehicle by using foam.No injuries were reported in the accident.
  
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• ‘Cheer Up Charlie:’ Boy Launches Successful Anti-Bullying Campaign

  19-11-2020 09:35
  
  (CBS Local) – A British boy who was bullied for his love of musical theater has managed to turn trouble into triumph.The aspiring youngster has launched an anti-bullying campaign to help other kids stand up for themselves.
  It’s fair to say Charlie Kristensen is obsessed with theater, but the 10-year-old’s passion for song and dance made him a target for bullies at school.
  “They called me fat, they called me gay, they called me stupid, they called me an idiot, and they wer
  
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• COVID-19 In Pittsburgh: Serra Catholic High School Switches To Remote Learning

  19-11-2020 09:20
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  MCKEESPORT (KDKA) – The Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh has announced that Serra Catholic High School will be moving to remote learning today, November 19.The decision was made after a third case in three days had been reported to the school and after guidance from the Allegheny County Health Department.“It has been a blessing to successfully complete our first academic quarter with limited interruptions due to COVID,” said principal Tim Chirdon in a lette
  
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• COVID-19 In Pennsylvania: Surge In Cases Places Strain On Contact Tracers

  19-11-2020 08:58
  
  PITTSBURGH (AP) – Pennsylvania’s contact tracing system is under strain as the explosion of new COVID-19 cases overtakes health workers’ ability to keep up, hampering efforts to slow the spread.
  Public health experts say it’s important to interview people who have tested positive for the virus as soon as possible so their “close contacts,” or the people they exposed, can be identified and quarantined. The state Department of Health’s goal is to contact e
  
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• Massive Fire Destroys Home In Beaver County

  19-11-2020 05:41
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  BEAVER COUNTY, Pa. (KDKA) — Crews responded to a house fire in Beaver County on Wednesday night.(Photo Credit: Submitted By Geno Muoio)
  Officials say the fire happened near the corner of routes 18 and 351 on the edge of Koppel and Big Beaver around 6:09 p.m. No injuries were reported.
  A woman and a child on the first floor escaped. The two people living upstairs were not home.
  It is not clear how the fire started.
  
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• Carnegie Library Of Pittsburgh Suspending In-Person Service

  19-11-2020 05:35
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is suspending in-person service.The move came Wednesday after the Allegheny County Health Department issued a stay-at-home advisory. The library says it will offer virtual service, as well as curbside service for book returns and printing.Library staff will also be available by phone.
  
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• Carnegie Library Of Pittsburgh Suspending In-Person Services

  19-11-2020 05:23
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is suspending all in-person services.The move came Wednesday after the Allegheny County Health Department issued a stay-at-home advisory. The library says it will offer virtual service, as well as curbside service for book returns and printing.Library staff will also be available by phone.
  
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• Pennsylvania Department of Labor And Industry Donates 700 Stuffed Animals To Children

  19-11-2020 04:19
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry donated 700 stuffed animals to children on Wednesday.(Photo Credit: KDKA)
  Each toy went through an inspection for choking hazards and general safety. They were then given to the Dauphin County Systems of Care and New Life For Girls gift drive.
  Labor and Industry officials say they consider themselves to be a part of Santa’s workshop.
  
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• Mario Lemieux Models Pittsburgh Penguins’ New Reverse Retro Jersey

  19-11-2020 03:43
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Earlier this week, the Penguins came out with their new reverse retro uniforms.
  (Photo Credit: Pittsburgh Penguins/ Twitter)
  On Wednesday, owner and Hockey Hall of Famer Mario Lemieux was sent a jersey and turned into a model. He was one of the first to receive the new jersey and showed it off in front of his collection of trophies.
  “Beautiful,” Lemieux said in a video posted to the Penguins Twitter account.
  The uniform is part of the
  
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• Pennsylvania House Republicans Vote For Election Procedure Study

  19-11-2020 03:20
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Republicans in the state House on Wednesday pushed forward on party lines a proposal for a review of election procedures in Pennsylvania, although its author insisted he accepts voting results and is not trying to overturn them.
  GOP members of the State Government Committee all voted for the measure, despite arguments from Democrats that any “confusion” over voting procedures — the basis for the resolution — had been caused by the committee it
  
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• PennDOT Wants Feedback On New Ideas To Raise Funding

  19-11-2020 02:12
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — PennDOT wants to know if you would be willing to pay to cross a bridge or drive through a tunnel.
  PennDOT wants feedback on new ideas to raise funding.
  PennDOT says most of its cash comes from the gas tax, but gas mileage is getting better and fewer miles are being driven so not as much money is coming in.
  Among the ideas to increase funding is to toll bridges and tunnels, charge a congestion fee for driving during busty times or charge a fee for
  
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