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• Pittsburgh And Pennsylvania Figures React To Derek Chauvin Guilty Verdict

  20-04-2021 23:56
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has been found guilty on all three charges in connection to the death of George Floyd.Chauvin was found guilty of the following charges: second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.The verdict was read in court Tuesday afternoon after the jury had deliberated for around 10 hours over the course of Monday and Tuesday.The Pittsburgh community has been quick to
  
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• Pittsburghers Gather At Freedom Corner After Jury Finds Derek Chauvin Guilty In Murder Of George Floyd

  20-04-2021 23:38
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburghers have gathered at Freedom Corner after Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all counts in the death of George Floyd.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Rob Hopson)
  On Tuesday, the former Minneapolis officer was found guilty of second-degree murder and two other charges in Floyd’s death last May.
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  Dozens of people gathered at Freedom Corner to listen to the verdict, which was read around 5:05 p.m.Pittsbu
  
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• Derek Chauvin Guilty On All 3 Counts In George Floyd’s Death

  20-04-2021 23:16
  
  Following nearly a year of protest, introspection and raw emotion, former Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin, who last May held a knee down on George Floyd’s neck for more than 9 minutes, has been found guilty of second-degree murder and two other charges in Floyd’s death.
  
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• Pine-Richland School Board Details Investigation Of Eric Kasperowicz And Nonrenewal Amid Community Backlash

  20-04-2021 23:04
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  GIBSONIA, Pa. (KDKA) — The Pine-Richland School District clarified some details about the recent nonrenewal of football coach Eric Kasperowicz and his staff announced last week.The decision has led to backlash from a number of community members, with rallies held this past Friday and yesterday evening.Kasperowicz reapplied for the position last week, and Gateway Athletic Director Don Hall asked high school coaches not to apply for the vacancy.In a brief press confere
  
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• Former Pittsburgh Pirate Neil Walker Announces Retirement

  20-04-2021 22:42
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Former Pittsburgh Pirates player Neil Walker announced his retirement on Twitter Tuesday.
  Officially retired, thank you to everyone that helped me in my journey to live out my childhood dream of being a Major Leaguer, I loved & cherished every day. From Pittsburgh, NY Mets & Yankees, Milwaukee, Miami, and Philly, nothing but love to those Organizations, Cities & Fans! pic.twitter.com/mvl3cg9k80
  — Neil Walker (@NeilWalker18) April
  
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• This Saturday On JP Roofing FAN N’ATION (April 24)

  20-04-2021 21:45
  
  Check out what’s coming up this SATURDAY, APRIL 24 on JP Roofing FAN N’ATION with Hosts Rich Walsh and Daisy Jade:
  – The need for SPEED: A JP Roofing Fan N’ation go-kart race against the 171st Air Refueling Wing at Pittsburgh International Race Complex (also known as Pitt Race)
  -The Story of Franco’s Italian Army from Franco himself
  -Wall-to-wall black and gold from another incredible Fan Cave
  -Perfecting another Pens Cocktail with Quantum Spirits
  -Where Yinz
  
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• FAN N’ATION Recipes: Penguins Playoff Cocktail “The Offsides”

  20-04-2021 21:45
  
  The Penguins are pushing toward yet another Stanley Cup Playoff berth – so let’s check out these Penguins-inspired drinks you can make right from the comfort of home! Food/Travel Writer, Madeline Quigley, shows us how to make “The Offsides”. Here’s what you’ll need for the recipe:Check out her other food/drink ideas at GoodFoodPittsburgh.com and thegal-ivanter.com.
  
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• Subaru Recalls Thousands Of Cars, SUVS Due To Potential Engine And Suspension Issues

  20-04-2021 21:10
  
  DETROIT (AP) — Subaru is recalling nearly 875,000 cars and SUVs in the U.S. because the engines can stall or a rear suspension part can fall off.
  The stalling recall covers more than 466,000 Crosstrek SUVs from 2018 and 2019 and Impreza cars from 2017 through 2019. The company says in government documents that a computer can power the ignition coil after the car is shut off, causing a short circuit.
  Dealers will update the software, replace ignition coils and if necessary install a new fro
  
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• 84 Lumber To Host Hiring Event In Bridgeville Next Week

  20-04-2021 21:02
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — 84 Lumber will host a hiring event in Bridgeville next week.The event is scheduled for Tuesday, April 27 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Hampton Inn in Bridgeville.The company said that there are 30 open positions, including drivers, field operations managers, manager trainees, office/operations managers and lumber yard, warehouse, and production associates.People who are interested in attending the event must pre-register on 84 Lumber’s websit
  
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• West Virginia Found To Be Least ‘Snobbiest’ State

  20-04-2021 20:32
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  CHARLESTON, W.Va. (KDKA) — Career site Zippia is out with a list of the snobbiest states in America.The list was compiled by weighing factors like education levels, the number of ivy leagues and wine consumption.
  Massachusetts took the crown because of how more educated residents live there than the rest of the country.
  Vermont, Connecticut, New York and New Hampshire round out the top five.
  Pennsylvania was ranked as the 23rd snobbiest state, and West Virginians wer
  
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• Archaeological Homesite Discovery Linked To Maryland Abolitionist Harriet Tubman

  20-04-2021 20:01
  
  CHURCH CREEK, Md. (WJZ) — A historic homesite discovered in Maryland has been linked to abolitionist and famed Underground Railroad conductor Harriet Tubman.
  Maryland Lt. Gov. Boyd Rutherford made the announcement Tuesday, joining state and federal partners at the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center.
  A historic homesite discovered in Maryland has been linked to abolitionist and famed Underground Railroad conductor Harriet Tubman. Credit: MDOT
  The archaeological homesite was
  
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• Pa. School Employees’ Retirement System Board Votes To Raise Rates For 94,000 School Employees

  20-04-2021 19:54
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania School Employees’ Retirement System Board has voted to raise contribution rates.
  Those rates will be for tens of thousands of public school employees.
  This all comes after a mistake in a calculation of the fund’s long-term investment performance was revealed last month.
  The board voted to raise pension contribution rates starting next July 1 for about 94,000 public school employees all hired in 2011 or later.
  
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• Baseball Report: Yankees Not Looking Like Much Of A Contender

  20-04-2021 19:47
  
  (CBSNewYork) — It’s still way too soon to make any projections based on early-season performances. There’s a lot of baseball yet to be played, and teams are still rounding into form. But if the season to date is any indication, the American League-favorite New York Yankees have some serious work to do. The Oakland A’s, however, have figured out how to win. The Yankees have stumbled to an AL-worst 5-10 record so far, while the A’s are one of the hottest team in baseb
  
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• Squirrel Hill's Manor Theatre making triumphant return Friday

  20-04-2021 19:42 via post-gazette.com
  
  The movie theater had been closed since December and will finally reopen later this week.
  
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• Pennsylvania Roadway Deaths Rose 6% In 2020 Despite 20% Drop In Traffic

  20-04-2021 19:40
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — Despite fewer cars on the road last year, Pennsylvania saw a rise in traffic deaths.
  PennDOT says that roadway deaths were up 6% last year in spite of a 20% drop in traffic.That roughly matches a report from the National Safety Council, which found that traffic deaths nationwide were up 8%.
  In all, 1,129 people died on Pennsylvania roads last year.
  But PennDOT says that number is the second-lowest on record after the state had its lowest total eve
  
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• Temple Sinai appoints new senior rabbi

  20-04-2021 19:03 via post-gazette.com
  
  To lead Reform synagogue in Squirrel Hill 
  
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• Gov. Tom Wolf Orders U.S., Commonwealth Flags To Half-Staff For Former Vice President Walter Mondale

  20-04-2021 18:48
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf has ordered all Commonwealth and United States flags to fly at half-staff to recognize the late former Vice President Walter Mondale.The order is effective immediately for Capitol Complex and Commonwealth facilities statewide, according to the Wolf administration.Mondale served as the Vice President during President Jimmy Carter’s time in the White House and passed away at the age of 93 on Monday.“My hear
  
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• EU Regulator Finds Possible Link Between J&J Vaccine And Blood Clots, But Says Benefits Outweigh Risks

  20-04-2021 18:24
  
  By Rob Picheta, CNN
  (CNN/KDKA) — Europe’s medicines regulator said it has found a possible link between the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine and rare blood clots, but emphasized that the overall benefits of getting the shot outweigh the risks.
  The news, announced Tuesday, threw another complication into the European Union’s vaccination rollout and dealt a major blow to the company a week after its vaccine was paused in the United States.
  The European Medicines Agency (EMA
  
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• Pennsylvania traffic deaths up 6% in 2020 despite reduced driving during pandemic

  20-04-2021 18:12 via post-gazette.com
  
  Pennsylvania followed the national trend of rising traffic deaths last year, when miles driven by motorists were down due to the pandemic.
  
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• COVID-19 In Pennsylvania: State Health Department Reports 4,577 New Coronavirus Cases, 77 More Deaths

  20-04-2021 18:00
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 4,577 new Coronavirus cases and 77 additional deaths.
  This brings the statewide total to 1,113,868 cases and 25,767 total COVID-19 related deaths since the pandemic began.
  There are 2,705 people across the state in the hospital with COVID-19 and 561 patients are in ICUs.
  The state says 7,254,446 vaccine doses have been administered so far, and 2,828,907 people are fully vaccinated. All Pennsylvani
  
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• Earth Day: Future Of Solar Energy Looking Brighter

  20-04-2021 17:45
  
  MIAMI (CBSMiami) – A growing number of homeowners are installing sun-powered panels and experts believe the industry will keep rising.
  Peter Samsel, who had solar panels installed on his roof, said helping the environment was his top priority.
  “I want it to be a proven technology. And now it is,” he said.
  It cost him about $21,000 after tax credits and rebates, but he expects to save about $3,000 a year in energy.
  “It should pay me back within about seven or eight years s
  
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• COVID-19 In Pittsburgh: Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Reports 389 New Coronavirus Cases, Increasing County Total To 94,501

  20-04-2021 17:07
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Allegheny County Health Department is reporting 389 new Coronavirus cases and three additional deaths.
  Of the newly reported cases, the Health Department says 234 are confirmed and 155 are probable cases.
  The Health Department says new cases range in age from three months to 94 years with a median age of 29 years.
  There have been 6,490 total hospitalizations and 94,501 total coronavirus cases in Allegheny County since the pandemic started.
  The
  
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• Key Pa. GOP lawmaker eyes photo ID, signature matching as state considers voting changes

  20-04-2021 17:02 via post-gazette.com
  
  Election officials were impressed by 10 state House oversight hearings, but it's still unclear if lawmakers will embrace their recommendations.
  
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• ‘I Wanted To Be A Witness’: Pilgrimages Being Made To George Floyd Square Ahead Of Chauvin Verdict

  20-04-2021 16:44
  
  MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A crowd marched in Minneapolis Monday, calling for the jury to convict Derek Chauvin for the killing of George Floyd.
  Others, like Minneapolis resident Teon Britton, headed to George Floyd Square to reflect.
  “I always feel empowered [at George Floyd Square], always emotional,” Britton said. “I’m already feeling it right now, just the pain, the happiness, all these feelings.”
  Britton has visited George Floyd Square many times, while it was
  
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• New Federal Program To Help Struggling Restaurants Hit Hard By COVID Pandemic

  20-04-2021 16:00
  
  WASHINGTON (WJZ) — The U.S. Small Business Administration is launching a new program to help the food service industry that was hit hard by the pandemic.
  The SBA is prioritizing funding the hardest hit small businesses through the “Restaurant Revitalization Fund.”
  The goal is to ensure these businesses can meet payroll, purchase supplies and get what they need to comply with COVID restrictions. Applications will be accepted soon.
  For more information and to see if you qualify,
  
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• Happy Hour: Spring Cocktail Recipes

  20-04-2021 15:25
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Dave Kuiawa, of Fine Wine and Good Spirits, mixes up some spring-themed cocktails!
  Whiskey Basil Julep
  Ingredients• 3 large basil leaves, plus 2 sprigs for garnish• ½ oz Keep It Simple Syrup• 2 oz Southern Comfort Whiskey 80 Proof• Seltzer
  Directions1. Muddle first two ingredients in a mixing glass.2. Add whiskey, stir briskly and strain into a julep cup.3. Fill with crushed ice.4. Top with seltzer.5. Garnish with basil sprigs.
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• PTL Links: April 20, 2021

  20-04-2021 15:08
  
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:Dr. Lori
  Dr. Lori on YouTube
  For consideration in the Dr. Lori segment, email your photos [email protected]
  Fine Wine and Good Spirits
  Cocktail Recipes
  Jacian Blaze
  Pittsburgh CLO Gene Kelly Awards Nominees
  Noble EnvironmentalPittsburgh Today Live On Social Media:Facebook
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• Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin Signs 3-Year Contract Extension

  20-04-2021 15:04
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has signed a contract extension with the team that will keep him in Pittsburgh for three more years.
  The team announced the news Tuesday morning.
  The contract extension will keep Tomlin with the organization through the 2024 season.We have signed Coach Mike Tomlin to a three-year contract extension.
  — Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) April 20, 2021“I am pleased to announce we have extended Mike Tomlin&rsq
  
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• Texas Securities Commissioner Issues Emergency Order To Stop Fraudulent Cryptocurrency Trading Program

  20-04-2021 15:00
  
  AUSTIN, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) – Texas Securities Commissioner Travis J. Iles entered an emergency cease and desist order to stop offers of a fraudulent cryptocurrency trading program in the state on Monday, April 19.
  The action names Bitles Limited and Janis Lacis, its principal, and C3 Data Services and Edward Carter, its principal.
  Bitles and Lacis are allegedly in London while C3 Data Services and Carter are allegedly in Princeton, Texas.
  According to the order, Bitles and Lacis are direct
  
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• Police Responding To ‘Intruder’ Call Bust Down Door — To Find Robot Vacuum As Culprit

  20-04-2021 14:30
  
  NATOMAS, Calif. (KOVR-TV) – An unusual “intruder” led to a scary night for a California woman and left her with a busted front door — and clean floors too.
  Yana Sydnor just spent hundreds of dollars to fix her front door after police busted it open while trying to catch the supposed home intruder.
  “Say about 1 a.m., I hear over my meditation music, ‘Boom, boom, boom,’ ” she told CBS station KOVR-TV in Sacramento.
  Sydnor was sleeping with her 2-year
  
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• Skydiver Dies As Parachute Gets Tangled On The Way Down At California Parachute Center

  20-04-2021 14:00
  
  LODI (CBS13) – A parachutist at the Skydive Lodi Parachute Center in Acampo died Saturday after her parachute got tangled on the way down, the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office announced on Sunday.
  Authorities said calls came in at around 2:30 p.m. regarding the woman coming down with the parachute tangled. She has not been identified but was described as being very experienced.
  Skydive Lodi Parachute Center has seen over 20 deaths since it opened in the 1980s.
  Just recently, a fam
  
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• Freeze Watch Issued For Southwestern Pa. Region Ahead Of Dropping Temperatures

  20-04-2021 13:58
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The National Weather Service has issued a freeze watch ahead of expected freezing temperatures on Wednesday night into Thursday morning.
  The watch will go into effect at 1:00 a.m. on Thursday and will remain in place until 10:00 a.m.
  The watch includes most of Southwestern Pennsylvania, parts of West Virginia, and parts of Southern Ohio.With the possibility of subfreezing temperatures Wednesday night/Thursday morning, a Freeze Watch has been issue
  
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• Earth Week 2021: Pittsburgh-Area Activities You Can Take Part In

  20-04-2021 13:34
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — If you’re looking for activities you can take part in to participate in to celebrate Earth Day this year, you’ve come to the right place.
  Below is a list of activities and events taking place across the Pittsburgh area.
  April 21
  Earth Day Park Rangers Explorer Program
  745 Greenfield Avenue from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  Meet at the Magee Rec Center playground for an opportunity to explore nature in your local park.
  Kicking off Earthweek C
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Cooler Temperatures Ahead Of Winter-Like Wednesday Weather

  20-04-2021 13:13
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Today’s weather is going to be split with some folks seeing weather similar to yesterday’s weather.
  Places north of Allegheny County though, will see temperatures significantly cooler today than yesterday thanks to increased cloud cover.
  Also, while conditions on the surface will be similar to yesterday (winds out of the west at 5 to 10 mph), things are already changing above the surface.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center)
  850mb temperatures are expected to
  
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• Gender ‘X’ Option Now Available On New Jersey Driver’s Licenses And IDs

  20-04-2021 13:00
  
  TRENTON, N.J. (CBSNewYork) – New Jersey residents now have the option of selecting an “X” gender option on driver licenses and non-driver ID cards.
  The X designation represents unspecified genders, along with the existing male and female options. Any New Jersey resident can select the X option, not just those who identify as non-binary – people who do not want to specify their gender on their ID can select X.
  Any New Jersey resident who wants to change their gender on an
  
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• Police Investigating Delivery Driver Carjacking In Homewood

  20-04-2021 12:07
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Police say a pizza delivery driver was carjacked in Homewood.
  The driver says he was making a delivery along Monticello Street when two men approached him with a gun and took his car.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  The car was spotted through Pittsburgh and Wilkinsburg.
  Officers caught up to the car along Frankstown Avenue and chased after one of the men who ran from the car.
  The man was taken into custody, but was let go after questioning.
  There
  
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• City Of Pittsburgh To Add Hundreds Of Miles Of New Bike Lanes To Existing Network

  20-04-2021 11:42
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — It is Earth Week and Pittsburgh is in the midst of a battle over asphalt. Drivers want every inch they can get while the city is trying to make bicycle riders safer.
  More bike lanes are coming as the city tries to create an environment where people will feel comfortable climbing onboard their bikes.
  Karina Ricks, the Director of Mobility and Infrastructure for Pittsburgh says about 40% of all driving trips in the city are less than two miles and could be easily done on
  
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• Ohio Pharmacy Board Approves Large Increase In Medical Marijuana Dispensaries

  20-04-2021 11:16
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Ohio Board of Pharmacy has agreed to more than double the number of medical dispensaries in the state over the next year to deal with patient complaints about access and high prices.
  The board voted Monday to add 73 dispensaries to the 52 currently operating.
  The application process is expected to be announced sometime this spring or summer.
  Three of Ohio’s 31 medical marijuana districts in western Ohio currently have no dispensaries.
  The board in a presenta
  
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• Port Authority looking for more public input on proposed fare changes at hearing Thursday

  20-04-2021 11:12 via post-gazette.com
  
  Port Authority will hold an online hearing from 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday on plans to raise fares 25 cents for ConnectCard users.
  
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• Howie Mandel, Israeli basketball documentaries highlight virtual 2021 Jewish Film Festival

  20-04-2021 11:08 via post-gazette.com
  
  This year’s festival will feature 18 narrative and documentary films and run from April 2 through May 2.
  
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• Penguins Updating City Of Pittsburgh On Former Civic Arena Site Redevelopment

  20-04-2021 10:37
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Right now, the old Civic Arena site is still asphalt and gravel parking lots.“There’s been a lot of talk. Several years. We’re ready to go,” Pittsburgh Penguins COO Kevin Acklin said.
  Acklin said they anticipate breaking ground on the new FNB Headquarters over the summer. They still have to get approval from the Urban Redevelopment Authority and the Sports and Exhibition Authority, which own the land.The Penguins organization and developers are m
  
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• Penguins Expected To Update City Of Pittsburgh On Former Civic Arena Site Redevelopment

  20-04-2021 10:37
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Penguins are expected to meet with the city’s Planning Commission today to provide an update on the next step in the transformation of the former Civic Arena site in Uptown.
  For years, parking lots have been what remains of the former Civic Arena.
  According to KDKA’s news partners at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the Penguins and developers will talk with the Planning Commission about First National Bank’s headquarters at the site.
  The project is ex
  
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• Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Launches New Air Quality Dashboard

  20-04-2021 10:19
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Air quality is a problem that has been plaguing many local neighborhoods for years.
  Many people have reached out to KDKA over the years regarding the issue, and now Allegheny County is doing something to help clear the air.
  Allegheny County health officials are saying that we all want clean air and we all deserve clean air.
  Officials believe this new dashboard will help people have a better understanding of air quality data.
  According to the county, over 400 hours of wo
  
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• Humane Animal Rescue Hosts Dog Food Giveaway Event

  20-04-2021 09:35
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh hosted a dog food giveaway on Monday.
  The event was so popular, people lined up before it even started.
  Ellie’s Pet Pantry supplies food and basic pet supplies.
  In February, they distributed more than 10,000 pounds of dog food to feed 346 dogs.
  “The community is just so lovely. We have so many people thanking us and letting us know their pets are thanking us as well. We are thankful because the commun
  
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• Semicir Street In Pittsburgh’s Perry North Reopens After Landslide Damaged Roadway 2 Years Ago

  20-04-2021 08:52
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Semicir Street in the city of Pittsburgh’s Perry North neighborhood has reopened.
  The city spent more than $1 million to stabilize a hillside and repair the road following a landslide.#Pittsburgh's @PghDOMI is pleased to announce the reopening of Semicir Street in the Perry North – Observatory Hill neighborhood.
  Semicir Street was closed in September 2020 for a $1.18M landslide remediation and stabilization project. More: https://t.co/
  
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• Allegheny Health Network Holding Mass COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic At Pittsburgh Mills Mall

  20-04-2021 08:39
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Allegheny Health Network will be hosting a COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Tuesday at the Pittsburgh Mills Mall.
  The clinic will be held at the former Sears store.
  Up to 7,000 people will receive the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine.
  Walk-up appointments will not be available, but AHN is still taking appointments.
  The clinic is set to begin at 8:00 a.m.
  To access AHN’s online scheduling tool to make an appointment, click here.
  
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• Allegheny Co. Set To Resume Jury Trials, Selection To Be Held At Convention Center

  20-04-2021 08:26
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Court cases will resume in Allegheny County next week, beginning on Tuesday.
  The county will hold jury selection at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in order to practice social distancing.
  Criminal jury trials will be held in two of the larger courtrooms downtown.
  They will be held on the 7th floor of the City-County Building and on the 3rd floor of the County Courthouse.
  
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• Work begins to return Allegheny Circle to two-way traffic on the North Side

  20-04-2021 04:12 via post-gazette.com
  
  The $3.2 million project will allow traffic on one lane in both directions and improve safety for bikers and pedestrians around Nova Place.
  
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• West Virginia Lifts Social Gathering Limit, Allows Maskless Exercising

  20-04-2021 03:34
  
  CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice on Monday lifted a limit on the number of people who can gather for social events and tweaked the state’s face-covering mandate to allow people exercising indoors to go maskless.
  The governor had already lifted most other restrictions on businesses and public life, leaving in place an indoor mask mandate.
  Residents engaging in physical activity at a fitness center or other indoor space can take off their masks, but are expected
  
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• Pittsburgh plans to expand the number of public, private charging stations for electric vehicles

  20-04-2021 03:08 via post-gazette.com
  
  In a 37-page study, the city has set goals of 200 charging stations on city property and 2,000 on private property by 2030 
  
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