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• Two more Pa. state universities aim to fully reopen

  18-02-2021 23:57 via post-gazette.com
  
  Cal U and Clarion are optimistic for a return to normal class instruction in the fall despite COVID-19.
  
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• Pittsburgh Undocumented Residents Excited About Biden’s Bill To Allow Them To Become Citizens

  18-02-2021 23:56
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A pathway to full citizenship for some 11 million undocumented residents is what congressional Democrats called President Joe Biden’s immigration reform bill introduced Thursday.
  So what would that bill do for those in the Pittsburgh region? Political editor Jon Delano spoke with some local Dreamers about their hopes for this legislation.
  For generations, this region has attracted tens of thousands of immigrants, mostly from Europe. Today, they come from Central a
  
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• Pittsburgh Celebrates Moment In History As Perseverance Rover Lands On Mars

  18-02-2021 23:38
  
  PITTSBURGH, PA (KDKA) – It’s Mars day and a new rover has landed on the planet.
  This mission is just the first step in collecting new data to be brought back to Earth.“It’s Mars day. This is the day that the NASA Perseverance rover is landing on Mars,” said Mike Hennessy with Carnegie Science Center.
  At the Science Center, kids from across western Pennsylvania virtually watched a successful landing just before 4 p.m. on Thursday.
  “Today’s landing on Mars
  
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• Police: 60-Year-Old Man Shot And Killed 2 People Found Dead In Stowe Township

  18-02-2021 22:30
  
  BY: KDKA-TV News Staff
  STOWE TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) — Police are investigating after two people were found dead in Stowe Township.
  (Photo Credit: Tim Lawson/KDKA)
  Police say they responded Thursday for a welfare check around 11:20 a.m. and found the home’s front door open. Officials say a 47-year-old woman and a 55-year-old man were found shot to death. Law enforcement says it was a boyfriend and girlfriend who lived together.Police say the shooting occurred on or about Feb 15.
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• Man Wanted In 2 Washington Co. Shootings Found Dead In West Virginia

  18-02-2021 22:19
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  WHEELING, Pa. (KDKA) — A man wanted in two shootings in Washington County was found dead in West Virginia.
  The Wheeling Police Department said Zackory Sadler was found dead on Wheeling Island on Thursday. Police say they were called to a house on North Broadway Street around 6:30 a.m. for a medical emergency.
  The person suffering from the medical emergency was taken to a local hospital, where they were pronounced dead, police say. Sadler’s cause of the death ha
  
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• Police: Officer Shoots, Kills Man Assaulting Woman In Lawrence County

  18-02-2021 22:06
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. (KDKA) – A man is dead after he was shot by police in Lawrence County.
  State police say a New Wilmington Police officer shot and killed a man on South New Castle Street Thursday morning.
  (Photo: Joe Sobczak)
  According to police, the man was assaulting a 24-year-old woman with “a blunt instrument.”
  Police say the man was given commands to stop but allegedly kept assaulting the woman, so the New Wilmington Police officer shot and killed
  
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• Man Shot, Killed By Police In Lawrence County

  18-02-2021 22:06
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. (KDKA) – A man is dead after he was shot by police in Lawrence County, according to the New Castle News.
  The New Castle News reporting a New Wilmington borough police officer shot a man after he allegedly stabbed a woman at a home on Route 158.
  Police, according to the New Castle News, say they fired after the man ran out of the home at officers covered in blood.
  State police are expected to give an update on the case later Thursday afternoon.
  
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• 2 People Found Dead In Stowe Township

  18-02-2021 22:00
  
  BY: KDKA-TV News Staff
  STOWE TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) — Police are investigating after two people were found dead in Stowe Township.
  (Photo Credit: Tim Lawson/KDKA)
  The scene is still very active Thursday on Liberty Street.Stay with KDKA for more on this developing story.
  
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• Michael Cudlitz On Paul Krendler’s Relationship With ‘Clarice’: ‘He Does Not Care For Her, She’s Dangerous’

  18-02-2021 21:53
  
  (CBS) – Clarice returns for its second episode tonight at 10:00PM ET/PT, only on CBS and streaming on CBS All Access. Michael Cudlitz stars as Paul Krendler, Clarice Starling’s immediate superior with the FBI.
  CBS‘ Matt Weiss spoke to Cudlitz about the process of creating this show and what fans have to look forward to in episode two.
  MW: Michael, nice to talk to you today. New episode of Clarice tonight on CBS. I’m interested to know before we get into this week&rsq
  
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• Pittsburgh Police Officers Help Dog Stuck On Apartment Balcony In Freezing Temperatures

  18-02-2021 21:38
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh police saved a dog stuck outside in freezing cold temperatures during our recent cold snap.
  According to the bureau’s Facebook page, it all started when a neighbor called them concerned about the dog which was stuck on the balcony of a second-floor apartment.
  The temperature had dropped suddenly and heavy snow was beginning to fall.
  Turns out, police say, the dog’s owner was babysitting when the weather suddenly changed and
  
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• PennDOT Plans To Toll 9 Bridges Across The State

  18-02-2021 21:08
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – PennDOT announced plans Thursday to toll nine bridges across the state, including on I-79 in Bridgeville.
  PennDOT says bridge tolling will fund reconstructing or replacing these bridges without taking money away from other projects.“Our reliance on funding models from the last century leaves us especially vulnerable to fund losses stemming from volatile economic conditions and the increasing transition to alternative-fuel or electric vehicle
  
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• Snowthrower Recalled Due To Amputation Hazard

  18-02-2021 20:44
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Toro Company has recalled its Power Max Snowthrowers due to an amputation hazard.
  According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the recall involves Model Year 2021 Toro Power Max 826 OHAE Snowthrowers with the model number 37802. The model and serial number are located on the back of the snowthrower.
  (Photo: United States Consumer Product Safety Commission)
  MORE: Click here for serial numbers included in the recall.
  The CPSC says there have been f
  
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• Allegheny County Health Department Shuts Down 3 Businesses

  18-02-2021 20:20
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Allegheny County Health Department has ordered three businesses to shut down.On Sunday, the Health Department ordered The Alley in Carrick, 9 Cafe/Club G97 in Wilkinsburg and 703 Social Club in Woods Run to close.Inspectors found The Alley was operating as a nightclub, didn’t have a valid health permit and was over maximum occupancy.9 Cafe/Club G97 was also operating as a nightclub and had an expired health permit. The health department
  
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• Study: People With Severe COVID Conditions Can Develop Growths In The Back Of Their Eye

  18-02-2021 20:00
  
  By Dr. Mallika Marshall
  (CBS Boston) – Scientists are discovering that the coronavirus can affect many organs in the body and the eye is no exception.
  A new study finds that people with severe COVID-19 can develop growths in the back of the eye.
  Researchers in France studied nearly 130 patients hospitalized with severe COVID-19 who had undergone brain MRI. They found that about 7-percent of patients had one or more nodules or growths in the back of the eyeball.  It’s unclear why
  
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• Pittsburgh Penguins Create ‘Willie O’Ree Academy’ To Provide Opportunities For Black Youth Hockey Players

  18-02-2021 19:34
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Pittsburgh Penguins are creating an academy designed to provide opportunities to Black youth hockey players.The Penguins created the Willie O’Ree Academy in honor of Willie O’Ree, who became the NHL’s first Black player in 1958 and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame as a builder in 2018.
  It’s a nine-week training program that will bring together Black youth hockey players skating in the PAHL and PIHL.
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• CCAC Nursing Program Extends Application Deadline

  18-02-2021 19:19
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – CCAC’s nursing program is extending the application deadline for the fall 2021 semester until April 1.CCAC says applications received by the original March 1 deadline will get priority admission consideration.There will be virtual nursing admissions workshops on Feb. 27 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., March 11 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and March 27 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.You can learn more about CCAC’s nursing program and admissions here.
  
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• Police: Robbers Use Zip Ties, Gun To Steal $28K In Cash From Washington County Restaurant

  18-02-2021 18:55
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  SOUTH STRABANE TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) – Charges have been filed after robbers allegedly used zip ties and a gun to steal $28,000 from a Washington County restaurant nearly a year ago.Investigators from Michigan, Kentucky, West Virginia, Ohio and ICE were able to identify Nelson Josue Sauceda-Nunezas as a suspect in the alleged robbery.He’s accused of holding up The Grand China Buffet on Feb. 25 of last year. According to police, employees said unknown suspects ca
  
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• Arrest Warrant Issued In Deadly Union Township Shooting

  18-02-2021 18:20
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  UNION TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) – An arrest warrant has been issued for a man wanted in a deadly Union Township shooting.
  State police say 25-year-old Markeace Perkins shot and killed 32-year-old Lamar Johnson earlier this week.
  (Photo provided by state police)
  According to state police, Union Township Police were called to a shooting in the 300 block of Grandview Avenue just before 5 p.m. on Tuesday.
  Once on the scene, police found Johnson dead from an apparent gunshot w
  
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• COVID-19 In Pennsylvania: State Health Dept. Announces 3,345 More Coronavirus Cases, Statewide Total Grows To Over 905K

  18-02-2021 18:18
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 3,345 more cases of Coronavirus and 94 additional deaths.
  The statewide total number of cases has risen to 905,995 since Wednesday’s report, according to the state’s data.
  There are 2,174 people across the state hospitalized with COVID-19 infections. Of those hospitalized, 465 patients are in the ICU.
  The statewide percent positivity for the week of Feb. 5-11 stood at 8.0%, according t
  
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• Man Killed, Woman Injured In Mercer County Fire

  18-02-2021 18:05
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  LIBERTY TOWNSHIP (KDKA) – An overnight house fire in Mercer County left one person dead and another injured.The fire started around 1 a.m. on Mercer Butler Pike in Liberty Township.(Photo Credit: KDKA)
  A man died in the blaze while a woman was hurt.
  She was taken to the hospital to be treated, but her condition is unknown.
  The home was destroyed.
  The cause of the fire is under investigation.
  
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• COVID-19 Update: Appointment delays likely after weather holds up vaccine shipments

  18-02-2021 17:57 via post-gazette.com
  
  Also, the Allegheny County Health Department reported 247 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday.
  
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• COVID-19 Update: Allegheny County reports 247 new cases

  18-02-2021 17:57 via post-gazette.com
  
  The Allegheny County Health Department reported 247 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday.
  
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• Appointment delays likely after weather holds up vaccine shipments

  18-02-2021 17:57 via post-gazette.com
  
  Also, the Allegheny County Health Department reported 247 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday.
  
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• At Penn State, a generations-old philanthropy to fight childhood cancer weathers a pandemic

  18-02-2021 17:51 via post-gazette.com
  
  An empty Jordan Center, dancers at home, but millions still expected to be raised
  
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• At Penn State, a generations-old philanthropy to fight childhood cancer, THON, weathers a pandemic

  18-02-2021 17:51 via post-gazette.com
  
  An empty Jordan Center, dancers at home, but millions still expected to be raised
  
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• Police: Man sent sexual images to teens, who blackmailed him

  18-02-2021 17:50 via post-gazette.com
  
  A man was charged with sending sexually explicit photos and videos to two teenagers after he told police the girls had blackmailed him into using his van.
  
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• Restructuring continues as Koppers sells West Virginia plant

  18-02-2021 17:07 via post-gazette.com
  
  The sale is part of Koppers’ ongoing strategy to restructure and downsize its carbon materials and chemicals business segment.
  
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• Koppers sells West Virginia plant as part of its ongoing restructuring

  18-02-2021 17:07 via post-gazette.com
  
  The sale is part of Koppers’ ongoing strategy to restructure and downsize its carbon materials and chemicals business segment.
  
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• COVID-19 In Pittsburgh: Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Reports No New Deaths, 247 Additional Cases

  18-02-2021 17:03
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Allegheny County Health Department is reporting 247 new Coronavirus cases and no additional deaths.
  This is the second time this week Allegheny County reported no new COVID-19 deaths.Of the newly reported cases, 144 are confirmed from 940 PCR tests. There are 103 probable cases.
  The dates of positive tests range from Feb. 8-17, with four tests more than a week old.
  The Health Department says new cases range in age from 3 years to 96 years with
  
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• FBI, U.S. Attorney Reportedly Investigating Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s COVID Task Force Amid Questions About Nursing Home Deaths

  18-02-2021 16:30
  
  NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) –There are reports the FBI and the U.S. Attorney are investigating Gov. Andrew Cuomo‘s coronavirus task force as the governor is under fire for under-reporting nursing home COVID deaths.
  It’s not clear right now the extent of the inquiry, but it appears the governor’s office is now feeling the heat from different sides, including from the Legislature.
  Charges of systematic racism in the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, including vaccine distributio
  
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• ‘Hot Bench’ Judges Tanya Acker, Patricia DiMango And Michael Corriero Discuss The Eviction Moratorium: ‘There’s Going To Be A Rude Awakening’

  18-02-2021 15:30
  
  (CBS) – Hot Bench is back with all-new episodes starring Tanya Acker, Patricia DiMango and Michael Corriero. This week’s episodes feature a whole new slate of cases including rent disputes, loans and more.
  CBS‘ Matt Weiss spoke to Acker, DiMango and Corriero about this week’s cases as well as the upcoming fallout from the eviction moratoriums from COVID-19.
  MW: Hi everyone, nice to see you all today! This year has seen every walk of life be impacted by the pandemic, often
  
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• Alameda, California Coast Guard Crews Seize $156 Million Worth Of Cocaine

  18-02-2021 15:30
  
  ALAMEDA, Calif. (CBS SF) — Crews aboard two Alameda-based Coast Guard cutters boarded three suspected drug smuggling vessels in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, seizing more than 9,000 pounds of cocaine worth an estimated $156 million.
  Coast Guard officials said the Coast Guard Cutters Munro and Bertholf were involved in the operations between Jan. 26 and Feb. 1.
  The Munro’s crew boarded a fishing vessel suspected of smuggling illicit narcotics on Jan. 26. the boarding teams searched and d
  
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• PTL Links: February 18, 2021

  18-02-2021 15:05
  
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
  Grow, Share, Thrive Minithon
  Pittsburgh Magazine Food Critic Hal B. Klein Unique Pizza
  Canine Companions for Independence
  Penguin on Facebook
  Penguin on Twitter
  CCI on InstagramPTL Weekend Guide:Rowhouse Sweded Film Fest
  Quantum Theatre Far Away
  Prime Stage Theater SojournerPittsburgh Today Live On Social Media:Facebook
  Twitter
  Instagram
  
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• Teenager Tries To Drive Across North Park Lake, Partially Submerges Vehicle

  18-02-2021 14:34
  
  MCCANDLESS (KDKA) – A teenager attempted to drive across the frozen North Park Lake on Wednesday night, ultimately getting their vehicle partially submerged in the lake.According to Allegheny County Police, the teenage driver drove onto the frozen lake overnight when it ended up with the SUV partially submerged in the water.
  The teenager was unharmed and remained at the scene until police arrived.No charges have been filed at this time and the vehicle will be pulled out of the lake sometim
  
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• Man Tries To Drive Across North Park Lake, Partially Submerges Vehicle

  18-02-2021 14:34
  
  MCCANDLESS (KDKA) – A man attempted to drive across the frozen North Park Lake on Wednesday night, ultimately getting his vehicle partially submerged in the lake.According to Allegheny County Police, the man drove onto the frozen lake overnight when it ended up with the SUV partially submerged in the water.
  The man was unharmed and remained at the scene until police arrived.No charges have been filed at this time and the vehicle will be pulled out of the lake sometime on Thursday.Stay With
  
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• Don Diamont On Returning To ‘Young And The Restless’: ‘Really A Thrill’

  18-02-2021 14:30
  
  (CBS) – Don Diamont is back on Young And The Restless this Thursday as Dollar Bill Spencer. CBS’ Matt Weiss spoke to Diamont about his return to Genoa City and reuniting with all of his former castmates.
  MW: Hey Don, nice to see you today! Young And The Restless back with a new episode this Thursday, how does it feel to return to the show but as this different character?
  DD: [laughs] I was certainly taken aback initially when I was told about it. Overall, just a really great joy
  
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• Report: PIAA To Require All Athletes To Wear Masks During State Championships

  18-02-2021 14:09
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (KDKA) – When athletes head to the PIAA state championships this year, masks will be required.According to our news partners at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the PIAA board of directors made the decision on Wednesday during their meeting.Any PIAA postseason tournament team will be required to also submit a COVID-19 screening and a face covering certification before entering the tournament.The requirement is not being left up to individual districts,
  
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• ‘Cybersickness:’ Too Much Screen Time Leading To Illness And Injury

  18-02-2021 13:26
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Have you ever looked at the screens in your life; from the computer, phone, television, gaming system, and begun to feel sick?That has a name: “Cybersickness.”If it goes left unchecked, it can cause some real problems in both the short and long term.Cybersickness can cause nausea, light-headedness, headaches, migraines, and feeling like the world is moving around you when you are sitting still.“You’re working, you’re working at 8:00 at nigh
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Chilly Temperatures And Snow Showers Throughout The Day

  18-02-2021 12:31
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Good morning!The initial push of snow that moved through early this morning is probably going to be the best chance for snow today.
  Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center
  Many communities saw between an inch to two inches of snow. For the remainder of the day, we will add on double what we have already seen putting most places in the three-to-four-inch range.WEATHER LINKS:Current Conditions | School Delays & Closings | Local Radar | Weather App | Photos
  Highs today will
  
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• Coroner Called To Scene Of Fire In Mercer County

  18-02-2021 11:57
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  LIBERTY TOWNSHIP (KDKA) – The coroner has been called to the scene of a fire in Mercer County.The fire started around 1:00 a.m. this morning on Mercer Butler Pike in Liberty Township.More information will be provided as it becomes available.Stay With KDKA.com For More Details
  
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• Report: Judge Denies Crack’d Egg Owner’s Request To Open During Their Appeal

  18-02-2021 11:19
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The owners of the Crack’d Egg were denied a request to reopen while they appeal their case.According to our news partners at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Judge John McVay denied the owner’s request for a stay.Earlier this month, Judge McVay ordered the diner to submit a COVID-19 safety plan or close.It’s another run-in the restaurant has had this past year. Over the summer, the Allegheny County Health Department ordered the resta
  
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• For God and cod: Lenten fish fries begin in southwestern Pennsylvania

  18-02-2021 11:02 via post-gazette.com
  
  At St. Maximillian Kolbe in Homestead, COVID-19 could not deter an annual tradition.
  
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• Bethel Park Volunteer Fire Company Captain Charles Moore Dies At Age 78

  18-02-2021 10:04
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  BETHEL PARK (KDKA) – The Bethel Park Volunteer Fire Company announced on Wednesday that Fire Police Captain Charles Moore has died.Captain Moore was a life member serving with the company for over 40 years.He frequently played Santa Claus at the company’s Christmas parties and was a staple at community events either directing traffic or handing out fire prevention material for kids.He was 78-years-old.
  
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• Pittsburgh Promise Temporarily Eliminates Minimum GPA Requirement

  18-02-2021 09:15
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Pittsburgh Promise is making changes in an effort to help students during the COVID-19 pandemic.They have made the decision to temporarily eliminate its GPA minimum and attendance requirements for the class of 2021.Students can also use four-year scholarships any time within the five years after they graduate high school.
  More information can be found on the Pittsburgh Promise website.
  
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• COVID-19 In Pittsburgh: North Hills School District Testing Portable Lunch Tables

  18-02-2021 08:57
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The North Hills School District is trying out new portable lunch tables.The elementary school and high school students will have them at their disposal this week.They are set up in the cafeteria and there are a few feet between each table.According to the district, the middle school is not using the portable tables because they say the tables there can already provide distancing with the current equipment.
  
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• PennDOT Restores Speed Limits On Several Pittsburgh Area Highways

  18-02-2021 08:32
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – PennDOT has restored the speed limits on several Pittsburgh area highways following early morning snowfall.The speed limits were reduced to 45 miles per hour on the Parkway East, Parkway West (I-376), Parkway North (I-279), and I-579 in Allegheny County.Meanwhile, in Beaver County, the speed limit had been reduced to 45 miles per hour on the Beaver Valley Expressway (I-376).
  Lastly, in Lawrence County, State Route 422 and I-79, and I-376 had also
  
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• PennDOT Reduces Speed Limits On Several Pittsburgh Area Highways

  18-02-2021 08:32
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – With the snow that has fallen overnight and the possibility of winter weather, PennDOT has temporarily decreased the speed limits on several major roadways.Speed limits have been reduced to 45 miles per hour on the Parkway East, Parkway West (I-376), Parkway North (I-279), and I-579 in Allegheny County.Meanwhile, in Beaver County, the speed limit has been reduced to 45 miles per hour on the Beaver Valley Expressway (I-376).
  Lastly, in Lawrence Cou
  
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• Unifying America: Athletes And Community Leaders Host Panel To Fight Anti-Semitism

  18-02-2021 05:52
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A group of athletes and community leaders held a panel to work together to fight racism and anti-Semitism.
  Steelers offensive lineman Zach Banner hosted “Athletes against Antisemitism” on Wednesday to bring athletes and activists together to inform the public and close the education gap.Banner says anti-Semitism really struck home when another NFL player talked down on the Jewish community.
  “We preach to identify to the Black and brown people in the ci
  
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• WATCH: Hays Bald Eagle Mother Defends 2 Eggs From Racoon That Intrudes On Nest

  18-02-2021 04:45
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The bald eagle pair nesting in Pittsburgh’s Hays neighborhood had to defend their eggs against an intruder.
  (Photo Credit: Hays Bald Eagle Camera)
  The female bald eagle had to protect the two eggs Wednesday night from a raccoon that scaled 80 feet up the tree that houses the eagles’ nest. The female bald eagle furiously flapped her wings when she noticed the raccoon, which never made it onto the nest.
  The female held strong until the m
  
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• Hays Bald Eagle Mother Defends 2 Eggs From Racoon That Intrudes On Nest

  18-02-2021 04:30
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The bald eagle pair nesting in Pittsburgh’s Hays neighborhood had to defend their eggs against an intruder.
  (Photo Credit: Hays Bald Eagle Camera)
  The female bald eagle had to protect the two eggs Wednesday night from a raccoon that scaled 80 feet up the tree that houses the eagles’ nest. The female bald eagle furiously flapped her wings when she noticed the raccoon, which never made it onto the nest.
  The female held strong until the m
  
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