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• First Week Of Landmark Trial Against Opioid Distributors In West Virginia Comes To An End

  08-05-2021 23:24
  
  CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — The West Virginia fire chief who starred in an Oscar-nominated documentary about battling drug abuse in ground zero of the nation’s opioid epidemic took the stand in a landmark trial Friday against three large drug distributors.
  Huntington Fire Chief Jan Rader testified to the growing number of overdoses first responders handled over the past decade, recounting how pill bottles were at the scenes of so many calls they responded to. Defense attorneys represent
  
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• Dementia Wards In Pennsylvania Hit Hard By COVID-19 Pandemic

  08-05-2021 23:03
  
  PITTSBURGH (AP) — In the weeks before she died of COVID-19 in the dementia unit of a suburban Philadelphia personal care home, Barbara Demech often lamented about the Alzheimer’s disease that began gripping her mind a decade earlier.
  “She’d say to me, ‘I just feel like somebody is in there taking over,’” recalled her son, Mike Demech. “She would say it often toward the end.”
  Like so many people in the throes of dementia, it was difficult for
  
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• Plenty Of Familiar Names On 2020’s Most Popular Baby Names List

  08-05-2021 22:32
  
  (CNN) — Olivia and Liam were America’s most popular names for baby girls and boys in 2020, according to the Social Security Administration’s annual list of top baby names, released on Friday.
  In 2020, the top three most popular female and male names remained the same for the second year in a row. Olivia, Emma, and Ava were the top three most popular names for baby girls, and Liam, Noah, and Oliver were the most popular for boys.
  Henry joined the top 10 list of boy names at the
  
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• 2 Charged In Gunfire During Racial Justice March

  08-05-2021 20:10
  
  SCHELLSBURG, Pa. (AP) — Prosecutors in Pennsylvania have announced charges against two people in connection with gunfire between a group of marchers on their way to Washington, D.C., from Milwaukee and a rural Pennsylvania resident last summer.
  Bedford County District Attorney Lesley Childers-Potts said Friday that 51-year-old Terry Myers of Schellsburg and 37-year-old Orsino Thurman of Milwaukee, Wisconsin faced charges including aggravated assault and reckless endangering.
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• Zach Banner Hosts Mother’s Day Dinner For Women Who Have Lost Children, Loved Ones To Gun Violence

  08-05-2021 19:49
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Steelers’ Offensive Tackle Zach Banner once again got involved to support the local community.On Friday, Banner hosted a Mother’s Day dinner for MOM’s Group Inc., a Pittsburgh nonprofit organization made up of women and mothers who have been affected by and lost loved ones to gun violence.“It was my honor to host them for a Mother’s Day dinner and hear their stories and thoughts on ending gun violence,&rdqu
  
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• COVID-19 In Pennsylvania: State Health Department Reports 2,610 New Coronavirus Cases, 44.1% Of Adult Pennsylvanians Fully Vaccinated

  08-05-2021 18:55
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 2,610 new Coronavirus cases and 38 additional deaths.
  This brings the statewide total to 1,172,288 cases and 26,532 total COVID-19 related deaths since the pandemic began.
  There are 2,012 people across the state in the hospital with COVID-19, and 436 patients are in ICUs.
  The state says 9,129,089 vaccine doses have been administered so far, and 3,830,103 people are fully vaccinated. That represent
  
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• Pittsburgh Police Safely Locate Previously Missing Teen Siobhan Barnett

  08-05-2021 18:30
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Police say they have safely located 16-year-old Siobhan Barnett.Police originally posted a missing person notice about the teenager on Friday.Police say she was found late on Friday night.
  
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• Georgia Woman Shocked To Find At Least 100,000 Bees In Her Home — For The Second Time

  08-05-2021 18:30
  
  By Lauren M. Johnson, CNN
  (CNN) — A Georgia woman was shocked to find a swarm of at least 100,000 bees living in her house — for the second time.
  Lisa Ohrmundt has been living in her home in Decatur for 14 years, and in that time she told CNN she has had to remove bees from her home four times.
  “Four years ago, in May of 2017, we had a really big hive taken out, a couple years later we had a smaller one taken out, then a week or so ago we had a smaller one taken out, and then t
  
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• COVID-19 In Pittsburgh: Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Reports 246 New Coronavirus Cases, Bringing Total To 98,969

  08-05-2021 18:06
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Allegheny County Health Department is reporting 246 new Coronavirus cases and four additional deaths.
  Of the newly reported cases, the Health Department says 147 are confirmed and 99 are probable cases.
  The Health Department says new cases range in age from four months to 94 years with a median age of 34 years.All four COVID-19 related deaths reported happened in May, according to the Health Department. One of the deaths was associated with a
  
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• Some Officials Urge Pennsylvanians To ‘Vote No’ On Disaster Declaration Constitutional Amendments On The Ballot

  08-05-2021 17:56
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH/HARRISBURG (KDKA) — Some state and local leaders are asking voters to “vote no” on two proposed constitutional amendments that will appear on the ballot for the upcoming May primary.
  Those amendments would limit the length of disaster emergencies in Pennsylvania.
  Voters will decide whether emergency declarations should expire after three weeks rather than three months under existing law.
  Lawmakers could also overturn the declaration with majori
  
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• Some Pittsburgh-Area Sports Teams Say They Are Getting Tentative Interest From Music Artists, Promoters

  08-05-2021 17:29
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — In just a matter of weeks, Pennsylvania will be lifting all of its restrictions with the exception of the mask order.So, what does this mean for concerts?Our sports teams say they are already getting interest from musicians and promoters.
  “Most of those are looking more toward the fall and spring of 2022. A number of those have been announced. But as of now, the artists are hopeful that we can be at 100% capacity and be ready to go when they
  
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• UPMC Extends Cost Waivers For In-Network, In-Patient COVID-19 Treatment Through July

  08-05-2021 16:45
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — UPMC is once again minimizing costs for its members seeking COVID-19 treatment.The waiver extension covers co-insurance costs and co-pays for in-network and inpatient COVID-19 treatment.The waiver also applies to telehealth or virtual visits, which have become more popular during the pandemic.
  The extension will last through July 20.
  
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• New Plaza At Hazelwood Green Set To Open With Public Celebration

  08-05-2021 15:08
  
  By: KDKA-TV News StaffPITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The plaza at Hazelwood Green officially opens today.
  The new plaza is located next to the former mill structure on the LTV Steel site.
  It will act as an event and activity space for both community members and workers at CMU’s nearby robotics institute.A community celebration takes place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.Activities include a historical tour of Hazelwood, live performances and an aluminum casting workshop.
  Food and drinks will be
  
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• Lane Restrictions, Detour In Effect For The Weekend On I-376 In Moon Township

  08-05-2021 14:37
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  MOON TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — Lane closures are in effect on I-376 in Moon Township.
  They will be closed through Sunday morning for concrete repair work.
  This is taking place between the Montour Run Road and the Business Loop 376 (Exit 57) interchanges.
  Montour Run Road on-ramp to eastbound I-376 will be closed during the weekend as well.
  PennDOT says work should wrap up around 10 a.m. Sunday.
  PennDOT has the following detour instructions for the ramp posted for motorists:
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Dropping Temperatures, Rain Chances

  08-05-2021 12:40
  
  By: KDKA-TV’s Bryan Shaw
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Some areas are waking to some rain and even some mix in the higher elevations.
  Things will dry out, but temperatures will stay chilly in the lower 50’s.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center)
  It’s going to be cold on Saturday night, with temperatures in the 30s.Areas of frost are expected tonight north of Pittsburgh as we approach freezing temperatures. pic.twitter.com/ktexlnFyz6
  — NWS Pittsburgh (@NWSPittsburgh) May 8, 2021
  
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• Kennywood Park Reopens For 2021 Season With COVID-19 Safety Protocols In Place

  08-05-2021 12:23
  
  WEST MIFFLIN (KDKA) — Kennywood is opening for the 2021 season on Saturday for the first full season since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
  The park is doing so with protocols in place to help keep everyone safe.
  It’s perfect timing for the park as we start to slip into the summer months.
  Last year, the park shut down after Labor Day for COVID-19 safety precautions.
  If you’re planning on attending the park this season, there’s a few things you should know before you go.
  The p
  
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• Hey Ray! How Broadcasting A TV Signal Works

  08-05-2021 11:38
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — For most of us, television has been around for most of our lives. A click of a remote, and information and entertainment appears before our eyes. A lot goes into making that seemingly easy thing happen, though.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  To find out how it works, we chatted with KDKA-TV’s Director of Broadcast Operations & Engineering, Todd Harbaugh.
  Ray Petelin: How does TV work?
  Todd Harbaugh: So, when we bring KDKA-TV to our viewers, it starts in the Studio. Let&
  
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• Voter ID Is A Flashpoint In Pennsylvania Election Law Talks

  08-05-2021 10:13
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Republicans wanting a stricter voter identification provisions in Pennsylvania is emerging as an early flashpoint with Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf in what GOP lawmakers cast as a top-to-bottom update of state election law.
  This follows a presidential contest that Donald Trump still baselessly maintains was stolen from him by fraud.
  Wolf’s chief of staff, Mike Brunelle, said the House Republican in charge of writing election legislation called him to discuss the ma
  
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• Ohio Becomes Latest State To Propose Transgender Sports Ban

  08-05-2021 09:22
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Republican lawmakers in Ohio have introduced two bills that would ban transgender girls from participating in female sports teams in high school or college, becoming the latest state to take up the contentious debate.
  The proposals, titled the Save Women’s Sports Act, would require schools and higher education institutions in the state to designate “separate single-sex teams and sports for each sex.”
  The bills’ sponsors say it is an effort to m
  
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• Pa. Drops COVID-19 Vaccine Map, Encourages Use Of Federal Map

  08-05-2021 08:56
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pennsylvania is doing away with its own map of COVID-19 vaccine providers.
  The state’s health department now says you’re better off using the federal government’s map.
  The federal government’s map can be accessed at www.vaccines.gov.
  The site allows people to search for vaccines by brand name, and see which providers have the vaccine in stock.
  The vaccine finder was developed with the help of Boston’s Children’s
  
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• Bradford Co. DA Chad Salsman Pleads Guilty In Sex Case, Resigns From Position

  08-05-2021 08:33
  
  (AP) — A Pennsylvania district attorney who had cast the sex case against him as a pack of “vicious lies” has pleaded guilty to pressuring clients for sex when he was a defense attorney and then coercing them to keep quiet about it.
  Bradford County District Attorney Chad Salsman admitted guilt Friday and resigned from office three months after claiming he had “committed no crimes” and hinting he was the victim of a political smear by the state’s top prosecutor
  
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• Penguins Playoff Tickets For First Round Home Games Set To Go On Sale

  08-05-2021 08:09
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — It’s almost time for the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
  The Penguins will start selling single-game tickets this coming Wednesday for their first two home games at PPG Paints Arena.
  The dates for the games have not yet been set.
  While the Penguins have talked about creating seating sections for vaccinated fans, but that has not been introduced as a plan yet.
  The arena will be at 25% capacity for games during the first round of the postseason.
  
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• Pittsburgh Parking Authority To Add Two New Apps As Options To Pay For Parking

  08-05-2021 07:39
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — You’ll soon have more options to pay for parking in Pittsburgh.
  Later this spring, Flowbird and Meter Feeder will accept payment for on-street parking and in neighborhood lots.
  Those apps will be available in addition to the GoMobilePgh app, which is currently the only option for smartphone payments.
  
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• Pennsylvania Lawmakers Push To Make To-Go Cocktails Permanent

  08-05-2021 06:02
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — When the pause of on-premise alcohol consumption shook up the restaurant industry, Spencer Warren began shaking up his cocktails, to-go.
  “It’s giving us another source of revenue that we didn’t have before, which is helping us try to survive,” said the owner of The Warren Bar & Burrow.
  His to-go alcoholic beverage cooler has since become a lifeline, accounting for more than 50 percent of his business. Additional workers are needed to help pre
  
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• Pennsylvania Lawmakers Pushing To Make To-Go Cocktails Permanent

  08-05-2021 05:59
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — When the pause of on-premise alcohol consumption shook up the restaurant industry, Spencer Warren began shaking up his cocktails, to-go.
  “It’s giving us another source of revenue that we didn’t have before, which is helping us try to survive,” said the owner of The Warren Bar & Burrow.
  His to-go alcoholic beverage cooler has since become a lifeline, accounting for more than 50 percent of his business. Additional workers are needed to help pre
  
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• Pennsylvania Lawmakers Pushing To To Make To-Go Cocktails Permanent

  08-05-2021 05:54
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — When the pause of on-premise alcohol consumption shook up the restaurant industry, Spencer Warren began shaking up his cocktails, to-go.
  “It’s giving us another source of revenue that we didn’t have before, which is helping us try to survive,” said the owner of The Warren Bar & Burrow.
  His to-go alcoholic beverage cooler has since become a lifeline, accounting for more than 50 percent of his business. Additional workers are needed to help pre
  
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• Bethel Park Residents On High Alert After 2 Home Break-Ins

  08-05-2021 05:27
  
  BETHEL PARK, Pa. (KDKA) – The Bethel Park Police Department alerted residents about two burglaries, and those who live near the burglarized homes were shocked.
  Police said someone broke into the homes on Old Ox and Cambridge roads between 3 and 5 a.m. on Friday. Police said the person broke in through the back doors. Neighbors who live on those streets say this is very unusual for their safe neighborhood.
  “Really kind of shocked. All these years I’ve lived here, I’ve neve
  
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• Bethel Park Residents On High Alert After 2 Burglaries

  08-05-2021 05:20
  
  BETHEL PARK, Pa. (KDKA) – The Bethel Park Police Department alerted residents about two burglaries, and those who live near the burglarized homes were shocked.
  Police said someone broke into homes on Old Ox and Cambridge roads between 3 and 5 a.m. on Friday. Police said the person broke in through the back doors. Neighbors who live on those streets say this is very unusual for their safe neighborhood.
  “Really kind of shocked. All these years I’ve lived here, I’ve never he
  
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• Strange Line Of Lights Reported Across Sky By People In Western Pennsylvania

  08-05-2021 04:01
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — People in southwestern Pennsylvania are reporting seeing a strange line of lights in the sky.
  (Photo Credit: Submitted)
  Many people took to Twitter on Friday night to see if others saw what they claimed: a line of lights shooting across the night sky.@WPXI @KDKA @WTAE at a backyard bonfire in southside slopes when we all look up and see this line of lights through the sky. Plz investigate. pic.twitter.com/jEw1XbjHyP
  — Hannah Grubow (@HannahG
  
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• Police: 11-Year-Old Boy Shot By Stray Bullet In Upper Hill District

  08-05-2021 03:39
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HILL DISTRICT (KDKA) — An 11-year-old boy is in stable condition after being shot by a stray bullet in the Upper Hill District.
  Pittsburgh police say officers responded to calls for reports of shots fired in 700 block of Anaheim Street around 5:45 p.m. on Friday.
  Officers found shell casings, but no victims were found, law enforcement said.
  Just before 6:15 p.m., police said they learned that an 11-year-old boy was taken to a local hospital by family members after he
  
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• 11-Year-Old Boy In Stable Condition After Being Shot By Stray Bullet In Upper Hill District

  08-05-2021 03:39
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HILL DISTRICT (KDKA) — An 11-year-old boy is in stable condition after being shot by a stray bullet in the Upper Hill District.
  Pittsburgh police say officers responded to calls for reports of shots fired in 700 block of Anaheim Street around 5:45 p.m. on Friday.
  Officers found shell casings but no victims, law enforcement said.
  Just before 6:15 p.m., police said they learned that an 11-year-old boy was taken to a local hospital by family members after he was shot in
  
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• Police: 11-Year-Old Boy Hit By Stray Bullet In Upper Hill District

  08-05-2021 03:29
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HILL DISTRICT, Pa. (KDKA) — An 11-year-old boy is in stable condition after being hit by a stray bullet in the Upper Hill District.
  Pittsburgh police say officers responded to calls for reports of shots fired in 700 block of Anaheim Street around 5:45 p.m. on Friday.
  Officers found shell casings in the area, but no victims were located, law enforcement said.
  Just before 6:15 p.m., police say they were notified that an 11-year-old boy was taken to the hospital by fami
  
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• Westmoreland County Board Of Elections: 178 Mail-In Ballots, 13 Absentee Ballots Will Be Re-Sent Due To Error

  08-05-2021 03:23
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  WESTMORELAND COUNTY. Pa. (KDKA) — The Board of Elections of Westmoreland County announced some mail-in and absentee ballots will be re-sent to voters due to an error.
  The board says a district judge race was omitted from 178 mail-in ballots and 13 absentee ballots for four precincts in Mt. Pleasant township. The precincts include Ridgeview, Mammoth, United and Westmoreland Homestead.
  The county said it has notified those voters that corrected ballots are coming next
  
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• Ohio GOP Party Censures 10 Republicans Who Voted To Impeach Former President Donald Trump

  08-05-2021 02:49
  
  LEWIS CENTER, Ohio (AP) — The Ohio Republican Party censured U.S. Rep. Anthony Gonzalez and nine other GOP representatives Friday for voting in February to impeach former President Donald Trump, in a nearly unanimous vote of the powerful central committee.
  The vote made the Cleveland area congressman the eighth of the 10 defectors to be rebuked or censured by a state or local party. Efforts against two others failed to take hold.
  The resolution to censure that was approved by the committee
  
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• Pa. Lawmakers Introduce Bill To Ban State From Requiring ‘Vaccine Passports’

  08-05-2021 02:46
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (KDKA) — Republican lawmakers are introducing a bill that would ban Pennsylvania from requiring “vaccine passports.”
  The legislation would prevent the state, counties, municipalities and school districts from needing proof of vaccinations.Supporters say they’re introducing the bill because of concerns with privacy and government intrusion.Governor Tom Wolf has not announced any plans to require “vaccine passports” at a st
  
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• Pittsburgh-Area Attorneys Criticize Pa. Health Department And Global Insight Over Contact Tracing Data Breach

  08-05-2021 01:44
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Information about private health conditions should remain private and not wind up on the other end of a Google search.
  That’s why Pittsburgh-area attorneys say they filed a federal class-action lawsuit, the first of its kind related to COVID-19 contact tracing.
  KDKA’s Meghan Schiller talked with the lead attorneys about why they claim the Pennsylvania Department of Health failed to notify the public.
  On Friday, KDKA’s Meghan Schiller confirmed the stat
  
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• Man, Woman Accused Of Assaulting School Bus Driver With Children On Board

  08-05-2021 01:43
  
  JEANNETTE, Pa. (KDKA) – A man and woman from Jeannette are facing charges after police say they got on a school bus and began verbally and physically assaulting the driver.
  It happened at the intersection of Clay and Jeannette. According to police, a woman irate that her child was being bullied gets on the bus and starts screaming at the driver. Police say she then beckons a man to get on the bus who once again, according to police, began beating the driver.
  Investigators say a woman ident
  
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• Pittsburgh Public Schools And Wilkinsburg Hope To Extend Education Partnership Another 5 Years

  08-05-2021 01:05
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Anthony Hamlet is calling a program to teach Wilkinsburg’s junior high and senior high students a big success.
  Five years ago, Wilkinsburg was struggling to educate students, so officials reached a deal to send some to Pittsburgh Public Schools. All involved say it’s been a huge success and want it to continue another five years.
  Hundreds of Wilkinsburg students are given the opportunity to take advantage of progr
  
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• Pittsburgh Sports Teams Weighing Options Of Opening Full Capacity Sections For Vaccinated Fans

  08-05-2021 00:52
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – New York Governor Andrew Cuomo recently announced that Yankees and Mets fans who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 will soon be able to fill up parts of its stadiums in just a few weeks.Could we see the same thing happen in Pittsburgh? The Pirates, Penguins and Steelers say they’re weighing their options.“Whether it’s opening up to 100 percent or maintaining social distancing of 3 feet — we will see what the fan sentiments are,” said Ma
  
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• Furry Tails: Benz, Lil Girl And Julie Are Waiting For Forever Homes

  08-05-2021 00:39
  
  Are you looking to bring a pet into your home? Local animal shelters are a great place to find a furry companion. So, as part of Furry Tails, I’ll be doing an ongoing feature on adoptable pets from local animal shelters once a week. If you have room in your heart and are looking to bring a lovable ball of fur into your home, maybe one of these guys is meant to be a part of your family!_____________________________________________________________________________________
  Benz
  Animal Friends
  
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• Teacher At Pittsburgh Dilworth Is Role Model To Students In And Outside Classroom

  08-05-2021 00:38
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A teacher at Pittsburgh Dilworth has a role that reaches far beyond the classroom.
  A sign outside Pittsburgh Dilworth says PPS heroes work here, and social students teacher Clifford Perkins has received praise for being exactly that.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  “He’s one of those go-to staff members that you can count on,” said principal Dr. Monica Lamar.
  The veteran teacher of 10 years is someone the staff can always lean on.
  “He’s a steady atten
  
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• Pfizer Seeks Full FDA Approval For COVID-19 Vaccine

  08-05-2021 00:25
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pfizer is seeking full FDA approval for its COVID-19 vaccine — the first COVID vaccine in the U.S. to go through the process.“The FDA is now going to say this is fully approved whether there is a pandemic or not, whether there’s an emergency need for the use,” says AHN Med-Peds Dr. Jennifer Preiss.
  Currently, the vaccine is available for people 16 and older under emergency use authorization.
  “It allowed us to have confidence the vaccines th
  
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• 7 Candidates Seek 3 Nominations For Statewide Appellate Bench

  08-05-2021 00:17
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (KDKA) — Primary Election Day is less than two weeks away, and voters are choosing candidates for all three state appellate courts.
  Most cases never get to the state Supreme Court. They are decided in the Superior Court and the Commonwealth Court. While the Republican nominees are unchallenged in their primary, the Democrats have lots of choices.
  Three Democrats are seeking one nomination to the state’s Superior Court that hears appeals on most criminal, civil and juv
  
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