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• Pittsburgh Looking To Hire Lifeguards For Citiparks Aquatic Facility Locations For Summer 2021

  28-02-2021 23:46
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The City of Pittsburgh is looking to hire lifeguards for summer 2021 at Citiparks Aquatic Facility locations.The City of Pittsburgh is offering lifeguard certification training as well as a recertification for lifeguards that already have worked in the past.The city requires those applying to have a Red Cross Lifeguard Certification that is valid through September 6, 2021, and to submit a criminal background check.They also require applicants to p
  
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• Pittsburgh Connections Abound At 2021 Golden Globe Awards

  28-02-2021 23:14
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  LOS ANGELES (KDKA) – Sunday’s 78th Golden Globe Awards will include some connections to the Steel City.One of the smash hits of the past year was “The Mandalorian” and the executive producer of the show is Mt. Lebanon’s own Dave Filoni.“The Mandalorian” also features Ming-Na Wen in the cast, who portrays Fennec Shand. Wen is also an Mt. Lebanon High School graduate and alumni of Carnegie Mellon University.The show is nominated for
  
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• COVID-19 In Ohio: Fraudulent Claims Overwhelm Pandemic-Related Unemployment Programs

  28-02-2021 22:36
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — With the floodgates set to open on another round of unemployment aid, states are being hammered with a new wave of fraud as they scramble to update security systems and block scammers who already have siphoned billions of dollars from pandemic-related jobless programs.
  The fraud is fleecing taxpayers, delaying legitimate payments, and turning thousands of Americans into unwitting identity theft victims. Many states have failed to adequately safeguard their systems, an
  
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• Weathers Lifts Duquesne Past Rhode Island 86-75

  28-02-2021 21:14
  
  PITTSBURGH (AP) — Marcus Weathers scored 28 points plus 14 rebounds as Duquesne defeated Rhode Island 86-75 to end the regular season on Saturday night.
  Chad Baker added 21 points for the Dukes. Baker also had three blocks and three steals. Tavian Dunn-Martin had 14 points and six assists for Duquesne (8-8, 7-7 Atlantic 10 Conference). Michael Hughes added 10 points, four assists and three blocks.
  The Dukes posted a season-high 10 blocks.
  Fatts Russell scored a season-high 27 points for th
  
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• Mon Wharf To Be Closed After Flood Advisory Issued

  28-02-2021 20:18
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Mon Wharf will be closed until further notice beginning Monday due to inclement weather conditions.A flood advisory was issued for the Ohio River Monday morning through Wednesday evening by the National Weather Service Pittsburgh.Based on forecast predictions, there is a risk that the Mon Parking Wharf could be flooded by rising waters.Stay with KDKA as we follow this developing story.
  
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• Neville Island Bridge Lane Restrictions To Take Effect Monday

  28-02-2021 19:55
  
  By: KDKA-TV News StaffPITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Repair work is set to begin Monday on the I-79 Neville Island Bridge in Allegheny County.
  PennDOT says single-lane restrictions in both directions will be in place on the Neville Island Bridge over the Ohio River from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on weekdays through March 15.There may also be two lanes in each direction restricted on weeknights 8 p.m. to 6 a.m as needed through March 16, according to PennDOT.
  “The $43 million I-79 Neville Island Bridg
  
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• Study: Low-cost Mon Valley transit program has $14 million impact for local communities

  28-02-2021 19:38 via post-gazette.com
  
  Braddock-based Heritage Community Transportation provides 8,000 rides a month to connect low-income riders with neighboring communities..
  
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• Penn State University Moving Towards ‘Full In-Person Experience’ For Fall Semester

  28-02-2021 19:08
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (KDKA) — Penn State University recently announced it is planning on using a phased approach to create an expanded on-campus learning environment for the Fall 2021 semester.
  A “full range of web classes” will still be offered, including remote synchronous and remote asynchronous classes.“However, with vaccines becoming more available and the expectation that public health guidelines will reflect progress, we are optimistic that w
  
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• Road Closure In Place As Crews Respond To Underground Electrical Issues In McKeesport

  28-02-2021 18:11
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  MCKEESPORT (KDKA) — Crews are responding to underground electrical issues in McKeesport, according to dispatchers.Lysle Boulevard in McKeesport is blocked off from Center Street to Coursin Street.(Photo Credit: Chris Hoffman/KDKA)
  KDKA crews observed a smoke-like vapor in the area just a little before noon Sunday.KDKA’s Chris Hoffman reports that Duquesne Light crews are on the scene.Stay with KDKA as we follow this developing story.
  
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• New Jersey Plumber Drove To Texas To Fix Burst Pipes, Other Damage From Devastating Winter Storm

  28-02-2021 16:36
  
  By David Williams, CNN
  (CNN) — A New Jersey plumber who wanted to help Texans dealing with burst pipes and other damage after last week’s winter storms drove to Houston with a truck full of tools and got to work.
  Andrew Mitchell and his wife, Kisha Pinnock, decided to make the 22-hour drive from Morristown with their 2-year-old son Blake after hearing that local plumbers were overwhelmed with calls and that some customers couldn’t get help for weeks. Isaiah Pinnock, who is Kish
  
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• Trump-Backed Candidate Bob Paduchik Tapped To Head Ohio Republican Party

  28-02-2021 16:17
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An experienced campaigner for former President Donald Trump and top Ohio Republican took the helm of the state party Friday, pledging to strengthen the party’s performance in Democrat-heavy urban counties headed into the 2022 elections.
  Trump endorsed Bob Paduchik over a far-right challenger to succeed Ohio Republican Party Chair Jane Timken, who resigned to run for U.S. Senate. He called the man who ran his successful 2016 and 2020 campaigns in the state &ldquo
  
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• Police Arrest Man Accused Of Shooting Neighbor In The Arm After Dispute

  28-02-2021 15:41
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Police have arrested a man accused of shooting his neighbor.Police say they responded to reports of shots fired on Vincent Street around 11:05 p.m. Saturday.A man was found with a gunshot wound to the elbow, according to police, and was taken to a hospital in stable condition.Police allege Joseph Baker, the victim’s neighbor, shot the victim.Baker has been charged with aggravated assault.
  
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• ‘COVID Bandit’ Gives $200 Tip To Every Single Employee At Denver Steakhouse

  28-02-2021 15:15
  
  DENVER (CBS4) — A man who identified himself only as “COVID Bandit” hit employees at a Denver restaurant with something unexpected — an extremely generous tip! The man dined at Guard and Grace on Saturday and gave each worker $200 — giving a total of $6,800!
  (credit: Facebook – Guard and Grace)
  “Who the heck is this COVID BANDIT??!!” owner Troy Guard wrote on Facebook of his restaurant at 1801 California Street. “Whoever this person is &helli
  
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• Financial cliff: Legislators push to handle transportation funding crisis before next year's elections

  28-02-2021 13:15 via post-gazette.com
  
  The state faces a 2022 deadline to replace $400 million in transit funds from the turnpike and move state police funding from the gas tax.
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Heavy Rainfall, Flood Watches And Warnings Issued

  28-02-2021 13:00
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Our second round of rain is here for the morning, bringing moderate to heavy downpours for places south of Pittsburgh.
  Many of us will pick up about 1/4″ to 1/2″ of rainfall through the day, but areas south will see about 1/2″ to an 1″ and even more for areas south of the Pennsylvania border.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center)
  Those spots could pick up 1/2″ to 1″ of rainfall and even more the further south where 1-2″ is possibl
  
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• FDA Gives Emergency Use Authorization For Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 Vaccine

  28-02-2021 12:47
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The FDA is giving the green light to a third COVID-19 vaccine.
  This one is being called a possible game changer.
  The new shot comes from Johnson & Johnson, and a rapid rollout for the vaccine is imminent.
  Johnson & Johnson says it’s ready to begin shipping doses as early as today.
  Four million doses could be shipped out this week.
  Twenty million doses are anticipated to be shipped by the end of March and 200 million doses by June.
  The main difference betwe
  
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• Turning a terrible tragedy into Broadway magic

  28-02-2021 12:30 via post-gazette.com
  
  Jerad Bortz’s new album, “THANKFUL,” is his way of giving back to the Broadway community that was there for him when he needed it most.
  
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• 'The professional gap filler': Shanon Hughes talks community service through The Wellness Collective

  28-02-2021 12:30 via post-gazette.com
  
  The Post-Gazette takes a contemporary look at Black history during an unprecedented pandemic, as we spotlight African American trailblazers in Pittsburgh.
  
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• Psychologist rallies efforts to better screening of would-be priests

  28-02-2021 12:30 via post-gazette.com
  
  Chatham professor co-edits journal issue on improving methods for evaluation in response to crisis of sexual abuse
  
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• The Pittsburgh Courier wrote the history of Black Americans from its hometown

  28-02-2021 12:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Far-flung correspondents in U.S., Europe, India and Ethiopia fueled the Pittsburgh Courier’s international influence during World War II.
   
  
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• The $1 billion plan to close the gap between growing and shrinking Pa. school districts

  28-02-2021 12:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Gov. Tom Wolf’s idea relies on a hefty tax increase on high earners, which will be a nearly impossible sell to the legislature and many in the public.
  
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• Man Accused Of Leading Pa. State Police On High Speed Chase After Fleeing Traffic Stop

  28-02-2021 10:02
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A 28-year-old man is wanted for allegedly leading police on a high speed chase following a traffic stop.
  Police say that 28-year-old Anthony Smith is wanted by police in connection with an incident that took place on Friday night in Harmar Township.
  According to police, on Friday evening around 5:30 p.m, a tan Honda Pilot was seen driving north on State Route 28 without temporary tags and a bag of white substance was seen being thrown from the veh
  
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• Diamonds Direct Jewelry Store Set To Open In Ross Township

  28-02-2021 07:49
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  ROSS TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — While several buildings continue to struggle during the pandemic, some are thriving, including a jewelry store chain that’s opening it’s first store in the area.
  Built from the ground up along McKnight Road in Ross Township, Diamonds Direct will open on Monday.
  The company’s vice president says although the Coronavirus has created challenges, they’ve been able to overcome and grow.
  In fact, this new store isn’t the
  
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• COVID-19 In Pittsburgh: North Hills Nursing Home Residents Receive 2nd Vaccine Doses

  28-02-2021 07:35
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Dozens of residents at a North Hills nursing home received their second COVID-19 vaccine doses.
  The Haven at North Hills assisted living facility held its second COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Saturday.
  The hope is that the vaccinations will prevent infections and allow visitors to see loved ones.
  “It’s going to change a lot of things. In two weeks, when the antibodies are in full effect, we’re going to open up our doors with vis
  
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• Thousands Of Families Attend Lawrence Co. Food Distribution

  28-02-2021 06:51
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  LAWRENCE COUNTY (KDKA) — Thousands of families received food from the Jubilee Ministries and Christian Chamber of Commerce on Saturday.
  Organizers say they fed nearly 3,000 families.
  The group says they’ll continue to help the community as long as there is a need.
  
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• ‘It Will Totally Help Us:’ Local Health Officials Optimistic With Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine Approval

  28-02-2021 05:12
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization for the Johnson and Johnson vaccine Saturday night. The one-shot vaccine is now our country’s 3rd vaccine.
  Our country is now another step ahead in the fight against COVID-19.
  A local health official, Dr. Lee Harrison, who is a Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology at the University of Pittsburgh, shared how exciting this news is.
  “It’s great,” he said. “The more,
  
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• Kris Letang Scores 2 Goals, Including Overtime Winner, Penguins Beat Islanders 4-3

  28-02-2021 04:15
  
  UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) — Kris Letang got his second goal of the game 4:34 into overtime, giving the Pittsburgh Penguins a 4-3 win over the New York Islanders on Saturday night.
  Sidney Crosby had a goal and an assist for Pittsburgh, which won for the sixth time in eight games. Jared McCann also scored and Tristan Jarry made 24 saves as the Penguins beat the Islanders for the fourth time in five meetings this season.
  Brock Nelson had a goal and an assist, and Mathew Barzal and Josh Bailey also
  
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• Man Flown To Hospital After Rollover Crash In Shenango Township

  28-02-2021 03:55
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  SHENANGO TOWNSHIP (KDKA) – A New Castle man was flown to a hospital in Ohio after his SUV flipped after he lost control of the vehicle.According to police, the man was traveling on Countyline Road, lost control, went up an embankment, hit a tree, and then the car rolled over onto its side.The man became partially trapped under the vehicle and rescuers had to cut the roof off of the SUV in order to rescue the driver, whose arm was trapped.Medics at the scene put the m
  
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• Two Local Veterans Groups Team Up To Help Feed The Homeless In Pittsburgh

  28-02-2021 02:16
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Two local veterans groups teamed up on Saturday in Pittsburgh to help feed some of the homeless.Vets Who Connect and The Mission Continues brought their smokers to the Light of Life Rescue Mission’s new North Side facility.Organizers said that giving back is important, especially during the winter months.“After these past two weeks of winter, we wanted to let the homeless population know that they’re not forgotten about,” s
  
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• McNeil’s 16 Points Help WVU Beat Kansas State 65-43

  28-02-2021 01:49
  
  MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Sean McNeil scored 16 points and No. 10 West Virginia used two big second-half runs to beat Kansas State 65-43 on Saturday.
  Derek Culver added 11 points for West Virginia (17-6, 10-4 Big 12).
  Davion Bradford scored 11 points, and Mike McGuirl had 10 for Kansas State (7-19, 3-14). The Wildcats were held to their second-lowest points total of the season.
  West Virginia scored the first seven points of the second half. Jordan McCabe, who started the game in place of le
  
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• COVID-19 In Pittsburgh: 2,500 People Receive Second Dose Of Vaccine At PNC Park

  28-02-2021 01:33
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Enough time had passed and 2,500 people came back to PNC Park to get their second shot of the COVID-19 vaccine and some are hoping it will propel them to living their lives as they did before the pandemic.As they were welcomed to receive their second dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination, it was like a weight lifted off their shoulders.“I feel more comfortable with this,” said one patient. “It’s not 100%, but it’s better than what we had
  
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