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• Police Search For Suspect Accused Of Cutting Man In Butler

  03-05-2021 23:33
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  BUTLER, Pa. (KDKA) – An arrest warrant is out for a person accused of slashing a man in Butler.
  Police say 29-year-old Danielle C. Frazier is wanted for aggravated assault and reckless endangerment in the attack.
  (Photo: Butler City Police)
  Butler City Police say Frazier and the victim were “exchanging property” when Frazier allegedly attacked the victim with a sharp-edged object. Police say the victim suffered large cuts to his face and neck.
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• Janet Jackson To Auction More Than 1,000 Items To Raise Money For Child Advocacy Agency

  03-05-2021 23:30
  
  NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – You can soon own a piece of music history.
  More than 1,000 items owned by Janet Jackson are about to hit the auction block.
  CBS2 got a sneak preview of the event Monday at the Hard Rock Cafe in Times Square.
  Some of the items up for grabs include Jackson’s original multi-platinum record awards for the albums Janet and Control, and a collection of iconic clothes and costume pieces.
  The three-day event will be happening this weekend, for Jackson&r
  
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• What Care Can Do: Veterans First

  03-05-2021 22:38
  
  Veterans First, locally owned in Pennsylvania, is founded on the belief that veterans and their surviving spouse have the right to receive care within the comfort of their home, not wait months or longer to have services approved.
  In partnership with UnitedHealthcare, the organizations have come together to offers a suite of important benefits that support veterans. Things like in-home healthcare or access to the UnitedHealthcare “Over the Counter” benefit provides dollars to buy cer
  
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• Baseball Report: Can Twins’ Byron Buxton Keep Hitting Like This?

  03-05-2021 22:35
  
  (CBS Minnesota) — More than a month of baseball is in the books with minimal COVID issues. Some fans have returned to games, and more hopefully will be back sooner than later. It’s starting to feel like the real thing again. While last season offered quality baseball when the country needed a diversion, it just wasn’t what it could be. This season is different… better.
  The latest Baseball Report takes a spin around the league to look at some of the recent stories. That i
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Threat Of Thunderstorms Continues, Wet Weather Hanging On Until Midweek

  03-05-2021 22:18
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Scattered showers and light to moderate rain continue to push through our region.
  There was a bit of a break in the early afternoon, but more showers and a chance for a few thunderstorms have arrived and will continue into the evening.Heads up south of I 70: Heavy rain now Morgantown and Kingwood heading northeast through Greene, Fayette & Somerset Counties in the next half hour. @KDKA pic.twitter.com/jOzDOuZiDh
  — Kristin Emery (@KristinEmery) May 3, 2
  
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• Kennywood Reopens Saturday With 75% Capacity, Masks Mandatory

  03-05-2021 22:14
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. (KDKA) – Kennywood is reopening for its first full season since the pandemic hit this weekend.Favorites like the 101-year-old Jack Rabbit and Potato Patch fries return this season, and after a “17-year nightmare,” The Old Mill is back, too.
  Some rides won’t be coming back. The park announced last fall that it’s retiring the Kangaroo, Paratrooper, Bayern Kurve and Volcano.
  While the park is opening for a full season this year
  
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• Police Find Weapons In Bethel Park High School Employee’s Possession During On-Campus Arrest

  03-05-2021 21:51
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  BETHEL PARK (KDKA) — A Bethel Park School District employee was arrested Monday on the high school’s campus.
  In a statement, school district officials says the arrest was for an incident that occurred “prior to today, outside of the school setting;” however, while being taken into custody, police say they found two weapons.
  District officials say the employee admitted to officers about having “a weapon in his possession and in his vehicle.&rdq
  
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• CCAC Hosting Virtual Open House

  03-05-2021 21:23
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – CCAC is hosting a virtual open house this weekend.
  CCAC says the event is to give potential students, their family members and friends an opportunity to learn more about the school, like the admissions process and academic program options. It will be held Saturday, May 8 from 10 a.m. to noon.
  You can learn more and register online.
  
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• Gov. Tom Wolf On Lifting COVID-19 Restrictions: ‘I Want To Go As Fast As We Can’

  03-05-2021 21:05
  
  By: KDKA News Staff
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) – Gov. Tom Wolf says reopening the state is a daily topic of discussion and he wants “to go as fast as we can.”
  When asked about lifting restrictions during a press conference in Philadelphia, Wolf said, “We’re talking about that every day. I want to go as fast as we can.”
  It comes as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended all local COVID-19 emergency orders and Pennsylvania’s neighbors in New Jersey announced several c
  
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• Steelers Legend Terry Bradshaw Calls Out Aaron Rodgers: ‘Him Being That Upset Shows How Weak He Is’

  03-05-2021 20:41
  
  By Ryan Mayer
  (KDKA)- The biggest story in the NFL world right now is the ongoing drama between the Green Bay Packers and quarterback Aaron Rodgers. According to reports, Rodgers wants out of Green Bay following a series of moves by the franchise over the last year, including drafting his heir apparent, Jordan Love, in the first round of last year’s draft. Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Famer and NFL on Fox broadcaster Terry Bradshaw did not mince words Monday when asked about the situation,
  
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• What Care Can Do: Giant Eagle Pharmacy

  03-05-2021 20:26
  
  CDC recommends that all people 6 months of age and older get a yearly flu vaccine. Getting a flu vaccine will not protect against COVID-19, however, flu vaccination has many other important benefits.
  The flu vaccine ups your game by reducing the risk of illness by up to 40 to 60 percent, depending on the seasonal flu virus that is in the community. Immunization is the key strategy to protect yourself and others, particularly vulnerable infants, young children and older adults.
  Giant Eagle P
  
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• Still Facing Transportation Gap, Pittsburgh Public Schools Students Return To Classroom

  03-05-2021 20:20
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – About 8,000 Pittsburgh Public School students logged on to their devices for another Monday of virtual learning. More than 13,700 were back at their desks across the district. It’s the first time in more than a year for some students to be back inside the buildings.
  “It’s been a long time coming. We’ve been doing a lot of work to get to this point,” Superintendent Dr. Anthony Hamlet said.
  The transportation issue still remains. How do you g
  
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• Star High School Basketball Player Dwayne Marquette Richardson Jr. Killed In Shooting

  03-05-2021 19:55
  
  BECKLEY, W. Va. (AP/KDKA) — An 18-year-old high school basketball standout has been killed in a shooting in southern West Virginia.
  Dwayne Marquette Richardson Jr. was shot once in the chest around 9:30 p.m. Sunday night, news outlets reported, citing a statement from the Beckley Police Department.
  (Photo Credit; Beckley Police Department/Facebook)
  Officers responding to a report of a shooting in Beckley were flagged down by a vehicle whose occupants were taking the wounded Richardson to t
  
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• Star High School Basketball Player Dewayne Marquette Richardson Jr. Killed In Shooting

  03-05-2021 19:55
  
  BECKLEY, W. Va. (AP) — An 18-year-old high school basketball standout has been killed in a shooting in southern West Virginia.
  Dewayne Marquette Richardson, Jr. was shot once in the chest around 9:30 p.m. Sunday night, news outlets reported, citing a statement from the Beckley Police Department.
  (Photo Credit; Beckley Police Department/Facebook)
  Officers responding to a report of a shooting in Beckley were flagged down by a vehicle whose occupants were taking the wounded Richardson to the
  
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• Showtime series 'Rust' to shut down street in Strip District for filming Tuesday

  03-05-2021 19:51 via post-gazette.com
  
  Tomorrow’s “Rust” filming will take place inside the Burns White Center on 26th Street.
  
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• The Flaming Lips Coming To Pittsburgh This Fall

  03-05-2021 19:42
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Flaming Lips are coming to Pittsburgh.
  The band will make a stop at Stage AE on Nov. 11.
  NEW SHOW@theflaminglips American Head American Tour with special guest @jacmnelson3 on November 11th! Tickets go on sale Friday via @axs! Presale begins Thursday with code AMERICANHEAD https://t.co/fih7pH6zrl pic.twitter.com/cQgsJwSu1K
  — Stage AE (@Stage_AE) May 3, 2021Lead singer Wayne Coyne is most associated with his hometown of Oklahoma City, but
  
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• Missing: West Mifflin Police Searching For 14-Year-Old Breyonna Pressley

  03-05-2021 19:19
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  WEST MIFFLIN (KDKA) — West Mifflin Police are asking for help locating 14-year-old Breyonna Pressley who is currently missing.Police say she has short black hair with possible hair extensions, is 5’2 tall and weighs around 150 pounds.(Photo Credit: West Mifflin Police Department)
  Pressley was last seen around 11:30 a.m. on April 29 wearing dark blue jeans, a Rugrats t-shirt, black and white shoes.Police also noted that she may have “a gold chain with a &l
  
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• Pittsburgh Police Launch Website To Track Police Reform Changes

  03-05-2021 19:05
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Police announced Monday that they have launched a website for the public to monitor progress on police reform changes suggested by Mayor Bill Peduto’s Community Task Force on Police Reform.
  The website lists goals for improvement including but not limited to:eliminating racial disparities
  reimagining policing
  community engagement
  transparency and accountability
  use of force changes
  use of tear gas and other methods of crowd contro
  
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• Pittsburgh Penguins’ Evgeni Malkin Returns Against Philadelphia Flyers

  03-05-2021 18:33
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pittsburgh Penguins star Evgeni Malkin is returning to the lineup Monday night.Malkin was injured March 16 following a hit from Bruins defenseman Jarred Tinordi.
  Guess who’s back in the lineup tonight? pic.twitter.com/1B6fx5Tk31
  — Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) May 3, 2021The Pens face off against the Flyers tonight in Philadelphia, with puck drop at 7 p.m.
  Coach Sullivan said Evgeni Malkin will return to the lineup tonight after miss
  
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• Pittsburgh Penguin Evgeni Malkin Returns Against Philadelphia Flyers

  03-05-2021 18:33
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pittsburgh Penguins star Evgeni Malkin is returning to the lineup Monday night.Malkin was injured March 16 following a hit from Bruins defenseman Jarred Tinordi.
  Guess who’s back in the lineup tonight? pic.twitter.com/1B6fx5Tk31
  — Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) May 3, 2021The Pens face off against the Flyers tonight in Philadelphia, with puck drop at 7 p.m.
  Coach Sullivan said Evgeni Malkin will return to the lineup tonight after miss
  
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• Obituary: Loran Mann, faith leader and longtime WPXI newscaster

  03-05-2021 18:24 via post-gazette.com
  
  The news of his death was announced Sunday on the Pentecostal Temple’s Facebook page.
  
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• New Tennessee Titan, Former Pitt Football Star Rashad Weaver Charged With Simple Assault

  03-05-2021 18:21
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A former Pitt football star has been charged with assault on the same weekend he was drafted into the NFL.
  Court documents indicate Rashad Weaver is facing a count of simple assault.
  Our news partners at The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that police say back on April 18 Weaver punched a woman after an argument at the Foxtail Bar on the South Side.Weaver was back home in Florida this weekend as he was drafted by the Tennessee Titans.
  He has a cou
  
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• COVID-19 In Pennsylvania: Over Half Of Residents Have Gotten 1st Vaccine Doses

  03-05-2021 18:16
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania Department of Health says over half of the state’s population has gotten at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.It comes as the Health Department reported a two-day total of 4,381 new Coronavirus cases and 23 additional deaths.
  This brings the statewide total to 1,158,486 cases and 479 total COVID-19 related deaths since the pandemic began.
  There are 2,161 people across the state in the hospital with COVID-19 and 479 pati
  
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• Christian Band MercyMe To Play At PPG Paints Arena This Fall

  03-05-2021 18:07
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Another concert has been announced at PPG Paints Arena.
  The Christian group MercyMe their inhale (exhale) tour with Micah Tyler to PPG Paints Arena on November 20, 2021.New Show Alert! MercyMe Music will be bringing their inhale (exhale) tour with Micah Tyler to PPG Paints Arenaon November 20,2021! Tickets on sale Friday 5/14 at 10am! Stay tuned for more detailspic.twitter.com/nbm2ZBEhxq
  — PPG Paints Arena (@PPGPaintsArena) May 3, 2021Ticket
  
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• COVID-19 In Pittsburgh: Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Reports 454 New Coronavirus Cases In Last 48 Hours

  03-05-2021 18:06
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Allegheny County Health Department is reporting 454 new Coronavirus cases and no additional deaths in the last 48 hours.
  Of the newly reported cases, the Health Department says 296 are confirmed and 158 are probable cases.
  The Health Department says new cases range in age from three months to 89 years with a median age of 31 years.
  There have been 6,749 total hospitalizations and 97,975 total coronavirus cases in Allegheny County since the pan
  
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• Kidsburgh: Family-Friendly Events In May

  03-05-2021 17:48
  
  Kidsburgh Ambassabor Yu-Ling Behr has a look at some of the family-friendly events going on around Pittsburgh in the month of May, including Remake Learning Days!
  
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• Blind Baseball: Bronx High School Hosts Adaptive Game For Visually Impaired Players

  03-05-2021 17:43
  
  NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — A high school in the Bronx hosted a sporting event that many are just learning about — a blind baseball game.
  Monsignor Scanlan High School played ball with the New York Lions in Throggs Neck.
  The Lions play adaptive baseball. There are bells in the ball, no pitchers, and players get audio cues to run the bases.
  Most of the athletes played baseball before losing all or some of their sight and stuck with the sport because they love it.
  “I like comradery w
  
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• Pittsburgh-Based Company Duolingo Makes Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential Companies List

  03-05-2021 17:22
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh-based company Duolingo is once again in the national spotlight.Time Magazine recently released its 100 Most Influential Companies list for 2021 and Duolingo made the “Innovators” category, alongside giants like Netflix, Zoom and TikTok.Time Magazine credited Duolingo for “schooling users” with its language learning programs and that it was innovative for children’s literacy and international students lookin
  
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• Are Pa.’s state House and Senate maps gerrymandered? Depends on how you measure them.

  03-05-2021 16:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  While a court declared Pennsylvania's previous congressional map was drawn to benefit Republicans, the current legislative maps have not faced the same level of scrutiny.
  
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• PTL Links: May 3, 2021

  03-05-2021 15:07
  
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:Hefren-Tillotson
  Kidsburgh.org
  More Kidsburgh Reports
  NextPittsburgh
  Y108 Pittsburgh
  Name the new PTL Pup
  Puppy Cam!
  KDKAPup on Facebook
  Canine CompanionsPittsburgh Today Live On Social Media:Facebook
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  Instagram
  
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• Woman Killed, Firefighter Injured Following McCandless House Fire

  03-05-2021 14:18
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  MCCANDLESS (KDKA) — A woman died and firefitghter was injured after a house fire broke out Monday morning in McCandless.
  Significant damage was done to the home along Knoll Street after the fire started in an upstairs bedroom.BREAKING— a woman had died in this McCandless Fire. Peebles Fire Chief said the woman was handicapped and there were hoarding conditions which made it difficult for crews. ⁦@KDKA⁩ pic.twitter.com/XhYYOHG278
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Rain Showers, Severe Weather Chances

  03-05-2021 13:05
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Rain chances are expected through the day with rain showers for the morning and scattered rain and weak storms around for this afternoon.
  While severe weather is not expected today, parts of the area are under a level one (lowest of five levels) marginal risk for the day.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center)
  Strong wind speeds around any storms that develop would be the reason for any severe storms today.
  While today’s severe weather is very low, the storm chance i
  
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• Man Shot In The Head, Killed In McKees Rocks

  03-05-2021 12:39
  
  MCKEES ROCKS (KDKA) — Police are investigating a fatal shooting that took place in McKees Rocks.
  Around 1:30 a.m. on Monday, Allegheny County 911 dispatchers were notified of a shooting in the area of Sarah Street and Vine Street.
  First responders at the scene found a 24-year-old man who had been shot in the head.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Brian Smithmyer)
  Allegheny County Police are investigating.
  Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the County Police tip
  
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• 24-Year-Old Man Shot In The Head, Killed In McKees Rocks

  03-05-2021 12:39
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  MCKEES ROCKS (KDKA) — Police are investigating a fatal shooting that took place in McKees Rocks.
  Around 1:30 a.m. on Monday, Allegheny County 911 dispatchers were notified of a shooting in the area of Sarah Street and Vine Street.
  First responders at the scene found a 24-year-old man who had been shot in the head.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Brian Smithmyer)
  The victim has been identified as Nathan Freeman, of Sheraden.
  Allegheny County Police are investigati
  
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• The Rights Of Employees, Employers Surrounding COVID-19 Vaccinations

  03-05-2021 12:29
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Employers and employees are facing a critical issue. How does a place of business bring people back to the workplace when some are vaccinated and others are not?
  There are employment rights and HIPPA medical regulations, but COVID-19 is blazing a trail that might surprise you when it comes to your options.
  Labor law specialist Bob Daley of Robert Peirce and Associates says when it comes to your employer asking if you’ve been vaccinated, “Yes, your employer c
  
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• Pierogi shuffle: Even the Pirates’ beloved mascots need to adjust in a pandemic

  03-05-2021 12:15 via post-gazette.com
  
  The Pirates' beloved racing pierogies are forced to a new venue. Hopefully, it’s a temporary move.
  
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• Tanger Outlets welcomes Designer Consignor, its first upscale consignment store

  03-05-2021 11:31 via post-gazette.com
  
  Designer Consignor is a high-end resale concept that sells women’s clothing, jewelry, shoes, handbags and home furnishings.
  
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• Utility work begins in advance of Bus Rapid Transit project between Oakland and Downtown

  03-05-2021 11:14 via post-gazette.com
  
  Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority will begin $14 million of water line replacement work Monday from Downtown Pittsburgh through Uptown.
  
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• One Person Killed In Homewood South House Fire

  03-05-2021 11:11
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A man is dead following a house fire that broke out in Pittsburgh’s Homewood South neighborhood.
  According to Pittsburgh Public Safety officials, the fire broke out after 3:30 a.m. along Clawson Street.
  When firefighters arrived at the scene, flames were coming out of the second floor, and first responders were told someone was possibly still inside.
  (Photo Credit: Pittsburgh Public Safety)
  A man was found on the second floor.
  He was taken t
  
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• Last Day To Register To Vote In 2021 Pa. May Primary Elections

  03-05-2021 09:58
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — It’s deadline day here in Pennsylvania for voters wishing to voice their choice in the upcoming primary election later this month.
  Applicants using the online voter registration system must complete and submit their application by 11:59 p.m. on Monday night. To register to vote, click here.
  Traditional paper voter registration forms must be received in County Voter Registration offices by the close of business or postmarked by May 3.
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• Judge Running For Pa. Supreme Court Disavows QAnon Conspiracy Theory

  03-05-2021 09:34
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A Philadelphia judge running for a seat on Pennsylvania’s highest court is disavowing any connection to QAnon, even though she did an interview with supporters of the conspiracy theory who also listed her as a featured speaker at an upcoming gathering.
  Common Pleas Court Judge Paula Patrick sat for an interview on a YouTube and podcast show hosted by the two conservative social media personalities who are organizing the event.
  She told The Philadelphia Inquirer
  
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• Gayle Manchin, Wife Of W. Va. Senator Joe Manchin, To Co-Chair Commission

  03-05-2021 09:16
  
  CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The U.S. Senate has confirmed Gayle Manchin to be the co-chair of the Appalachian Regional Commission.
  She is an educator and former West Virginia official married to Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin.
  Biden nominated Manchin to the post in the federal-state partnership that promotes economic development across West Virginia and parts of 12 other states in Appalachia.
  Sen. Manchin said he was pleased his wife was confirmed for the position.
  Manchin is a former West Virgi
  
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• Lumber Shortage Causes Skyrocketing Prices, Impacting Construction Plans

  03-05-2021 09:07
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The price of lumber is continuing to soar.
  As wood mills try to catch up following pandemic shutdowns, demand is skyrocketing.
  Industry experts say lumber prices have added nearly $36,000 to the average price of a new single-family home.
  Some suppliers say they can’t keep certain products in stock.
  
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• Yoga In The Square Returns To Downtown Pittsburgh

  03-05-2021 08:58
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — If you’re looking for a relaxing way to spend time in downtown Pittsburgh, you may be in luck.
  Yoga in the Square brings together different yoga studios from across the city for free classes twice per week in Market Square.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Aaron Sledge)
  If you plan on attending, be sure to remember to take your own mat.
  The next class is scheduled for Wednesday, May 5 at 5:30 p.m.
  Classes take place on Wednesdays and Sund
  
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• Man Turns Himself In Following Reserve Twp. Shooting, Allegheny Co. Police Investigating

  03-05-2021 08:00
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  RESERVE TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — A man is behind bars after turning himself into police in connection with a shooting in Reserve Township.
  According to Allegheny County Police, officers from Reserve Township were dispatched to Spring Garden Avenue around 8:30 p.m. on Sunday night following calls of a woman having been shot inside a home.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Brian Smithmyer)
  When first responders arrived at the scene, they found a 30-year-old woman who had be
  
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• Sanitizing Sporting Events: Pittsburgh-Based Drone Company Helping Bring Sports Back

  03-05-2021 05:33
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Eric Lloyd and Justin Melanson are two co-founders of Aeras – the only drone in the world specifically designed to form a protective barrier against COVID-19 and other bacterias in large venues.Using patented electrostatic technology to spray cleaning solution approved by the Environmental Protection Agency.“There’s no drift,” Eric Lloyd, one of the co-founders explained. “Nothing goes anywhere it’s not supposed to. And it allows it t
  
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• West View Community Rallies Together To Help Those Displaced From Apartment Fire

  03-05-2021 05:29
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Community members in West View are helping several families get back on their feet after a devastating fire tore through their apartment building.
  “Almost everything was unsalvageable,” said Blake Gray, his apartment was ruined in the fire.
  Blake Gray and his 7-year-old daughter are one of four families who lost their apartments and nearly everything they own in a fire Wednesday morning.The apartment building is on Oakwood Avenue in West View.
  One woman was
  
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• Bishop Loran Mann, Founder Of Pentecostal Temple Church Of God In Christ Dies At Age 74

  03-05-2021 01:21
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A long-time pillar of the religious community in Pittsburgh has died.In a Facebook post, the Pentecostal Temple Church of God in Christ says Bishop Loran Mann died at the age of 74.He founded the church in 1969 along East Liberty Boulevard and watched a congregation of just over a dozen people grow into hundreds.He worked at KDKA Radio in the 1960s before he moved to the TV side, spending 21 years and WPXI.
  
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• Pittsburgh Public School Students Return To The Classroom For The First Time In A Year

  03-05-2021 01:08
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – For the first time since last year, all students that want to return to the classroom in the Pittsburgh Public Schools will be able to do so.On Monday, more than 13,000 kids are expected to return to the school buildings.Meanwhile, about 8,000 students have chosen to continue with remote learning.The district has also been dealing with a shortage of bus drivers and about 640 students will be without a ride to school.“Students that fall withi
  
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• Mon Valley School Switching To Virtual Learning Monday And Tuesday

  03-05-2021 00:58
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  JEFFERSON HILLS (KDKA) – The Mon Valley School in Jefferson Hills will be closed for in-person learning on Monday and Tuesday.According to the district, students will learn virtually.
  
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