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• Community Donates 2,000 Toys For Children In Texas Public Housing Complex After 200 Toys Were Stolen

  25-12-2020 23:37
  
  By Scottie Andrew, CNN
  (CNN) — It was set to be a Christmas to remember for all the wrong reasons.
  San Antonio Housing Authority staff had collected gifts for over 200 children who live at one of the city’s largest public housing complexes — and then, staff say, most of those gifts were stolen the night before they were supposed to be handed out.
  Disappointed staff prepared for a pared down Christmas. But when residents of the Texas city found out about the theft, they donated
  
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• Police Chief Hails ‘Overwhelming’ Response To Boy Found In Cemetery

  25-12-2020 22:53
  
  HINCKLEY, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio police chief is hailing what he called an “overwhelming” response to the story of a young boy found in a cemetery two days before Christmas.
  Chief David Centner of the Hinckley police department said on Christmas Eve that the child, believed to be about 3 1/2 years old, was doing well “in the loving home” of a Medina County foster family.
  Police were called shortly after noon Wednesday to Hope Memorial Gardens Cemetery where a witness r
  
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• Steelers Place Ulysees Gilbert III On Reserve/Injured List, Allows Room For Vince Williams On Roster

  25-12-2020 22:11
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pittsburgh Steelers announced that they have placed linebacker Ulysees Gilbert III on the Reserve/Injured List on Christmas.According to the Steelers organization, this allows for linebacker Vince Williams to be moved to the Active/Inactive roster.
  We have placed LB Ulysees Gilbert III on the Reserve/Injured List, which makes room on the Active/Inactive roster for LB Vince Williams, whose two-day COVID-19 roster exemption expired. https://t.co
  
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• Fantasy Football Start Or Sit Week 16: David Johnson Good Opportunity Against Bengals

  25-12-2020 20:05
  
  (CBS Local)- Championship weekend is here! If you’ve made it to this point in the fantasy football season, congratulations you’re almost set to take home the title. For help with that endeavor, the Fantasy Football Today crew is back one more time to break down the best matchups of the week and give three options at each position to start and three to sit in Week 16.
  CBSSports.com’s Jamey Eisenberg and Heath Cummings Sr. have broken down the games and come up wit
  
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• Pittsburgh Sports Teams, Coaches Share Messages Spreading Holiday Cheer

  25-12-2020 18:11
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The local sports teams and coaches in Pittsburgh took the time to spread holiday cheer on Christmas Day.
  The Penguins, Steelers, Pirates, Mike Sullivan, and Pat Narduzzi were among those wishing a Merry Christmas.From our family to yours, #MerryChristmas!pic.twitter.com/ynttYhE4Q8
  — Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) December 25, 2020
  From our family to yours, Merry Christmaspic.twitter.com/E7h6MbFGdA
  — Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) Dec
  
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• Soldier Surprises Family With Christmas Homecoming

  25-12-2020 15:32
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Break out the tissues. A family in Darlington Township in Beaver County got the best surprise for Christmas.
  A soldier is finally home after serving overseas.He even got a little help from Santa and a local fire department.
  
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• State Grant Money Being Awarded To Several Local Redevelopment Projects

  25-12-2020 15:09
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Several local projects are getting significant grant money from the state.
  $8 million will go towards a new St. Clair Hospital outpatient center in Mt. Lebanon.
  First National Bank will get $6 million for its new headquarters in the Lower Hill District on the Civic Arena site.
  In that same area, another $4 million will go towards building parking garages.
  The Symphony will get $3.5 million to renovate Heinz Hall.
  Another $3 million will go to
  
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• PTL Links: December 25, 2020

  25-12-2020 15:00
  
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:A Hartwood Holiday
  First Night Pittsburgh
  The Good Manners Group
  CCI Puppy Cam!
  PTL Puppy Penguin on Facebook
  PTL Puppy Penguin on Twitter
  Canine Companions for Independence on InstagramPTL Christmas Cookie Recipes:Celina’s Cherry Winks
  Mikey’s Chocolate Chips
  David’s Candy Canes
  Heather’s Peanut ButtersPittsburgh Today Live On Social Media:Facebook
  Twitter
  Instagram
  
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• PTL Christmas Recipe: Heather’s Chocolate-Covered Peanut Butter Cookies

  25-12-2020 14:53
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — For Christmas, Heather is sharing her peanut butter cookie recipe!
  Chocolate-Covered Peanut Butter Cookies
  Ingredients:1 ½ cups peanut butter
  ½ cup softened butter
  1 tsp. vanilla
  4 cups powdered sugar
  7 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
  2 TBS shortening
  Wax paperDirections:
  1. Mix together peanut butter, softened butter, vanilla, and powdered sugar. Shape into balls and place on a cookie sheet with wax paper.2. Refrigerate for roughly two hours.3. When you
  
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• PTL Christmas Recipe: The Highfield Family’s Candy Cane Cookies

  25-12-2020 14:52
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — David Highfield is always raving about his aunt’s Christmas cookies. Here’s her recipe for one of them!
  Candy Cane Cookie RecipeThe original recipe came from a 1971 recipe card library put out by Betty Crocker. I made a few modifications over the years.
  Ingredients:½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  ½ cup shortening (I use Crisco butter-flavored sticks)
  1 cup confectioners’ sugar
  1 egg
  1 ½ teaspoon almond extract
  1 teaspoon vanilla
  2
  
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• PTL Christmas Recipe: Mikey’s Keto Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies

  25-12-2020 14:51
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Everyone loves a Chocolate Chip Cookie! This is Mikey Hood’s favorite recipe for them.
  Mikey’s Keto Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies
  Ingredients:½ cup Salted Butter
  ¾ cup Erythritol (SoNourished is a good brand)
  1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  1 large Egg
  1 ½ cups Almond Flour
  1/2 tsp baking powder
  1/2 tsp xanthan gum (optional)
  ¾ cups Sugar Free Chocolate ChipsDirections:
  • Preheat a fan forced oven to 360F• Melt the butter in saucepa
  
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• PTL Christmas Recipe: Mrs. Pompeani’s Cherry Winks

  25-12-2020 14:50
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Step into the Pompeani’s kitchen and learn how to make Lisa Pompeani’s delicious Cherry Wink cookies for the Christmas season!Mrs. Pompeani’s Cherry Winks
  Ingredients:
  -2 ¼ cups of flour-1 tsp of baking powder-1/2 tsp of baking soda-1/2 tsp of salt-Sift all together
  -3/4 cups of shortening cream1 cup of shortening sugar-Add 2 eggs. 2T milk. 1 tsp vanilla and blend!
  -Sift all of these ingredients together-Add ½ cup of chopped nuts-1 cup of
  
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• Local Restaurant Owner Continuing To Provide Free Dinners For Service Industry Workers

  25-12-2020 14:33
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Not everyone can afford a big holiday meal, especially restaurant workers who have been laid off.
  Well, the owner of The Warren and Miracle on Sixth downtown is stepping up.
  For the last week, the restaurant has dished out free dinners for anyone in the service industry.
  Today, Spencer Warren’s staff made 300 meals for local workers who are in need.
  Warren is prepared to keep doing it — even after restaurants reopen for indoor dining.
  
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• Winter Weather Brings White Christmas To Western Pennsylvania

  25-12-2020 13:54
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — It is officially a White Christmas in Pittsburgh.
  According to the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh, snow depth was recorded at 4 inches at their office.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Brian Smithmyer)
  The National Weather Service also says that with three inches of snow accumulating since 12 a.m., it would make 2020 the snowiest Christmas in 85 years.
  
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• Record Christmas Day Snowfall Recorded In Pittsburgh

  25-12-2020 13:54
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — It is officially a White Christmas in Pittsburgh.We did it! We broke the record snowfall for Christmas Day in Pittsburgh! 3.9 inches since midnight. Snowfall total is 5.4 inches. pic.twitter.com/lpdjMV5YgF
  — NWS Pittsburgh (@NWSPittsburgh) December 25, 2020According to the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh, 3.9 inches of snow fell since midnight, with total snowfall being 5.4 inches.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Brian Smithmyer)
  
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• 4 Additional Employees, 2 Additional Residents At Westmoreland Manor Test Positive For COVID-19

  25-12-2020 13:48
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  WESTMORELAND COUNTY (KDKA) — COVID-19 vaccinations are expected to begin on Monday at the hard-hit Westmoreland Manor.
  In the meantime, County commissioners say that four more employees at the home have tested positive for Coronavirus.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Bryce Lutz)
  Two more residents have tested positive as well.
  
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• Smiles nourish the soul of Jubilee Soup Kitchen’s head cook

  25-12-2020 12:30 via post-gazette.com
  
  Head cook Ed Williams feeds those in need with breakfast, lunch, dinner and a positive attitude.
  
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• West Va. VA Hospital Announces Changes After Patient Deaths

  25-12-2020 12:14
  
  CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (AP) — A West Virginia VA hospital has announced a series of changes to “restore trust” in the facility.
  A former nursing assistant at the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center pleaded guilty earlier this year to killing several patients.
  The VA recently issued a report focused on patient safety issues and culture.
  The changes include leadership replacements and a “safety stand down” in which it will not accept new patients, except for COVID-19 and in
  
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• Wintry weather could make roads treacherous on Christmas Day

  25-12-2020 11:30 via post-gazette.com
  
  Because of rain leading up to the snowstorm, it was not possible for crews to pre-treat road surfaces, according to the National Weather Service.
  
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• White Christmas breaks daily snowfall record in Pittsburgh

  25-12-2020 11:30 via post-gazette.com
  
  Because of rain leading up to the snowstorm, it was not possible for crews to pre-treat road surfaces, according to the National Weather Service.
  
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• It's officially a White Christmas as snow falls in region

  25-12-2020 11:30 via post-gazette.com
  
  Because of rain leading up to the snowstorm, it was not possible for crews to pre-treat road surfaces, according to the National Weather Service.
  
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• It's officially a white Christmas

  25-12-2020 11:30 via post-gazette.com
  
  Because of rain leading up to the snowstorm, it was not possible for crews to pre-treat road surfaces, according to the National Weather Service.
  
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• COVID-19 In Allegheny County: Churches Get Creative For Christmas Eve Services

  25-12-2020 05:37
  
  ALLEGHENY COUNTY, Pa. (KDKA) — Local churches offered diverse options for their members to attend Christmas Eve services on Thursday.
  Some offered online and drive-in style services while others opted for downsized, in-person options.
  At St. Agnes Roman Catholic Church in North Huntingdon Township, Msgr. Paul Fitzmaurice said each in-person Mass had a limited number of reservations available. Members also listened to the Mass from their cars on the radio.
  Angela Moffatt said she didn&rsquo
  
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• Pittsburgh Penguins Co-Owner Ron Burkle Buys Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch For $22 Million

  25-12-2020 03:08
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP/KDKA) — Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch in California has found a new owner in billionaire businessman Ron Burkle.
  Burkle views the 2,700-acre property in Los Olivos, near Santa Barbara, as a land banking opportunity, his spokesman said Thursday in an email.Burkle is the co-owner of the Pittsburgh Penguins. Burkle became co-owners with Mario Lemieux in 1999 to save the Pittsburgh Penguins from bankruptcy.
  The Wall Street Journal reports the property was sold for $22
  
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• After Dealing With Chronic Face Pain For 6 Years, Pittsburgh Man Now Living Pain-Free Thanks To ‘Angel’ Doctor

  25-12-2020 02:41
  
  MT. WASHINGTON (KDKA) — It is a very magical Christmas Eve for one family on Mt. Washington.
  After six years of excruciating pain, countless trips to the emergency room and doctors who could not pinpoint the problem, one young man is finally living pain-free.
  For the first time in a long time, the Stefano family is smiling and planning ahead.
  “Every year, we had to take it one day at a time,” said Lynn Stefano.
  Jimmy Stefano wants a job, a driver’s license and a pain-free
  
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• Pittsburgh Couple Has “Best Christmas Ever” After Adopting 5-Year-Old Boy Who They Had Been Fostering For 1 Year

  25-12-2020 02:08
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A Pittsburgh couple says this is the “best Christmas ever” after adopting a 5-year-old boy who they had been fostering since last December.
  Exactly one year after Michaela and Dave Robbins brought Noah into their home, he officially became their son. The family’s adoption hearing was done virtually due to the coronavirus pandemic.
  Noah has a rare orthopedic condition that affects his joints and his spine but not his spirit. In fact, he inspires people
  
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• Columbus Police Chief Urges Officer Who Shot And Killed Andre Hill Be Fired

  25-12-2020 00:45
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The police chief of Columbus, Ohio, recommended on Thursday that the officer who shot and killed Andre Hill, a 47-year-old Black man, earlier this week be fired.
  Police Chief Thomas Quinlan said in a statement that he filed two departmental charges alleging critical misconduct against officer Adam Coy in the death of Hill after an expedited investigation. His recommendation for termination now goes to the city’s public safety director; a hearing is scheduled for
  
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