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• Belmont Stakes 2021 Preview: Can Rombauer Repeat Against A Tough Field?

  04-06-2021 23:38
  
  (CBS New York) — The Belmont Stakes is set for early Saturday evening at Belmont Park just outside of New York City. The third leg of horse racing’s Triple Crown was run as the first leg last year, thanks to the COVID pandemic. It returns this year to its traditional spot on the calendar, and, unlike in 2020, some fans will be in attendance. Eight horses will run the 1.5-mile track.
  Only 13 horses have won the Triple Crown in its history. There won’t be a 14th this year. Medina
  
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• Forever /chemicals show up in state water survey

  04-06-2021 23:35 via post-gazette.com
  
  State and federal environmental agencies focus on reducing exposure to toxic chemical compounds found in public water supplies
  
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• ‘Time Never Waits’: Father Of Titus Akins, Teen Killed In Murder-Suicide, Says He Sought To Reconnect With Son

  04-06-2021 23:18
  
  FORT WORTH (CBSDFW.COM) – The father of a teenager killed in the latest domestic murder-suicide in North Texas said he didn’t believe the news at first. He said it’s something you think only happens to other people. As police were still investigating the shooting deaths of a mother and son Tuesday, Wallace Akins received a Facebook message from an old family connection, offering condolences for his loss.
  Even when he went to read news reports, he wasn’t certain what
  
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• ‘Time Never Waits’: Father Of Titus Akins, Teen Killed In North Texas Murder-Suicide, Says He Sought To Reconnect With Son

  04-06-2021 23:17
  
  FORT WORTH (CBSDFW.COM) – The father of a teenager killed in the latest domestic murder-suicide in North Texas said he didn’t believe the news at first. He said it’s something you think only happens to other people. As police were still investigating the shooting deaths of a mother and son Tuesday, Wallace Akins received a Facebook message from an old family connection, offering condolences for his loss.
  Even when he went to read news reports, he wasn’t certain what
  
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• During the pandemic, parks were good for the body, great for the mind

  04-06-2021 23:16 via post-gazette.com
  
  New poll shows value of park access during COVID-19
  
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• Child Tax Credit: When Monthly Checks Start And Other Important Info

  04-06-2021 23:07
  
  (CBS Detroit) — The updated Child Tax Credit will soon start giving more money to parents and guardians. The credit was created in the late 1990s to ease the financial impact of raising a child. President Biden’s American Rescue Plan, passed in mid-March, increases its value and changes its structure in important ways. The $1.9 trillion COVID relief package raises the Child Tax Credit from $2,000 to as much as $3,600, depending on the child’s age and the family’s income.
  
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• Body Found In Burned Vehicle In Washington County Identified, Cause And Manner Of Death Still Pending

  04-06-2021 23:03
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  EAST FINLEY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) – The body found inside a burned car in Washington County last month has been identified.Through DNA analysis, the coroner says the remains of 40-year-old Thomas Ringer of Waynesburg were identified.(Photo: KDKA)
  The burned-out car was found on Maple Road in East Finley Township on May 16 just before 9 p.m.The cause and manner of death are still pending.
  
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• Proud Gay Dad Of 3 Amasses Quarter Million Followers On TikTok With Relatable Family Videos

  04-06-2021 22:55
  
  NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — A proud gay dad from Brooklyn is going viral on social media as he and his three kids keep people laughing with their funny videos. WCBS-TV reporter Cindy Hsu doesn’t usually play on the job, but with this family, she couldn’t help it.
  All you have to do is watch their hilarious videos on TikTok with their dad, Jose Rolon. “It’s really fun and cool to do,” 7-year-old London said.
  London, her twin sister, Lilah, and their 8-yea
  
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• 2nd Coal Miner In West Virginia Killed In As Many Days

  04-06-2021 22:35
  
  CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A West Virginia coal miner was killed Thursday, the second coal death in the state in two days, Gov. Jim Justice said.
  Nicholas David Adkins, 43, of Racine, a section foreman, was fatally injured Thursday morning when he was hit by an underground shuttle car, Justice’s office said in a news release.
  The accident was at Marfork Coal Co.’s Horse Creek Eagle Mine near Naoma in Raleigh County, the release said. Raleigh County is in southern West Virginia.
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• PWSA Lifts Precautionary Flush And Boil Water Advisory For Parts Of 3 Pittsburgh Neighborhoods

  04-06-2021 22:30
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority has lifted a precautionary flush and boil water advisory for parts of Pittsburgh.The advisory came after a break on a section of an 8-inch water main on McCartney Street at approximately 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. This break caused low and no water pressure in portions of Elliott, Westwood and Ridgemont with PWSA water service. The advisory impacted approximately 570 households.
  On Friday, the PWSA says two ro
  
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• Code Orange Air Quality Action Day Issued For Pittsburgh Area On Saturday

  04-06-2021 22:23
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A Code Orange Air Quality Action Day has been issued for several counties in the Pittsburgh area.The Department of Environmental Protection issued the code orange for Saturday. It covers Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Washington and Westmoreland counties.The DEP says mostly sunny skies and high temps, which are associated with a strong area of high pressure, will likely push 8-hour average ozone concentrations into the code orange
  
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• Fisher-Price Issues Recall For Baby Soother Devices After 4 Infant Deaths

  04-06-2021 22:16
  
  EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — Fisher-Price says it is recalling a model of its baby soothers after the deaths of four infants who were placed on their backs unrestrained in the devices and later found on their stomachs.
  In a joint statement with the Consumer Product Safety Commission, Fisher-Price said Friday it is recalling its 4-in-1 Rock ‘n Glide Soothers, which are designed to mimic the motion of a baby being rocked in someone’s arms.
  (Photo Courtesy: Consumer Product Safety Co
  
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• Port Authority's Silver Line will close for six days beginning Sunday

  04-06-2021 21:59 via post-gazette.com
  
  Port Authority will run shuttle buses in the Library area while the Silver Line is closed for electric and utility pole repairs.
  
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• Report: Drake Bell From ‘Drake And Josh’ Facing Attempted Endangering Children Charges Out of Ohio

  04-06-2021 21:35
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  CLEVELAND (KDKA) – Drake Bell from “Drake and Josh” is facing attempted endangering children charges out of Ohio, TMZ reports.
  TMZ says Bell appeared in Cuyahoga County court on Thursday and entered into a not guilty plea. He reportedly posted a $2,500 bond ordering him to have no contact with the victim.
  The allegations stem from an incident in 2017, the same day Bell was scheduled to perform at a club in Cleveland, TMZ says.
  TMZ reports he’s also
  
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• Drake Bell From ‘Drake And Josh’ Facing Attempted Endangering Children Charges Out of Ohio

  04-06-2021 21:35
  
  CLEVELAND (AP) — One of the stars of the popular Nickelodeon children’s show “Drake & Josh” faces criminal charges regarding a girl he had met online and who attended his 2017 concert in Ohio when she was 15.
  Jared “Drake” Bell, 34, pleaded not guilty on Thursday in a Cleveland courtroom to a felony charge of attempted endangering children and a misdemeanor charge of disseminating matter harmful to juveniles.
  “All facts will be revealed in a courtroo
  
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• Kennedy Center Honors: Star-Studded Group Of Performers Set To Salute This Year’s Honorees On June 6 On CBS

  04-06-2021 21:00
  
  (CBS Local)- The 43rd Annual Kennedy Center Honors airs this Sunday on CBS honoring five incredible artists who have spent their lives adding to the cultural legacy of their respective genres. This year’s honorees: Debbie Allen, Joan Baez, Garth Brooks, Midori and Dick Van Dyke, will be saluted by a star-studded group of performers as they receive one of the country’s highest honors for performing artists.
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• Walmart To Close On Thanksgiving Day As ‘Thank You’ To Employees

  04-06-2021 20:54
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – With temperatures reaching for the 90s in Pittsburgh next week, Thanksgiving is far off in the minds of many. But not Walmart.Walmart announced Friday that it’s closing all U.S. store locations on Thanksgiving to give employees time off “for all their hard work and dedication to the company over the past year.”The company also closed all stores last year, saying the decision was made to allow employees to spend time with family m
  
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• Pittsburgh Steelers DE Stephon Tuitt’s Younger Brother Killed In Georgia Hit-And-Run

  04-06-2021 20:24
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pittsburgh Steelers star Stephon Tuitt’s brother was killed in a “tragic” hit-and-run, according to CBS affiliate WGCL-TV.
  The station reports that 23-year-old Richard Bartlett III was struck and killed on a busy stretch of road in Georgia.
  WGCL reports police believe that Bartlett and his girlfriend pulled over to the right-hand side of the road to apparently try to secure a mattress strapped to the top of her car. That’s
  
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• Pittsburgh Steelers DE Stephon Tuitt’s Brother Killed In Georgia Hit-And-Run

  04-06-2021 20:24
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pittsburgh Steelers star Stephon Tuitt’s brother was killed in a “tragic” hit-and-run, according to CBS affiliate WGCL-TV.
  The station reports that 23-year-old Richard Bartlett III was struck and killed on a busy stretch of road in Georgia.WGCL reports police believe that Bartlett and his girlfriend pulled over to the right-hand side of the road to apparently try to secure a mattress strapped to the top of her car. That’s w
  
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• Pittsburgh Pride 2021 Set To Kick Off With Variety Of Events All Throughout June

  04-06-2021 20:15
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — As more events return to Pittsburgh this summer, local organizers are hosting a variety of events during Pride Month.
  Pride events in Pittsburgh and across the country were limited last year due to COVID-19.This year’s events are also significant because it is the first time in some years that the Delta Foundation is not the major organizer of pride events. The Delta Foundation was dissolved last year in August, citing a lack of revenue. It
  
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• This Saturday On JP Roofing FAN N’ATION (JUNE 5)

  04-06-2021 20:11
  
  Check out what’s coming up this SATURDAY, JUNE 5 on JP Roofing FAN N’ATION with Hosts Rich Walsh and Daisy Jade:
  Hold on to your terrible towel…it’s the Best of JP Roofing FAN N’ATION! It’s gonna be the greatest collection of Pittsburgh sports stories ever made!
  -The story of Franco’s Italian Army from Franco himself
  -An out of this world Steelers fan cave (Derek)
  -412 Fanatics: Renegades of the Rotunda
  -Pirates Fan Cave: Dan Means
  -Get to know Black G
  
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• Pennsylvania State Schools Aren’t Allowed To Require COVID-19 Vaccines Yet

  04-06-2021 20:10
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) – At this time, Pennsylvania’s 14 state schools aren’t allowed to require COVID-19 vaccines.
  The schools in the Pennsylvania State System Of Higher Education can’t require the COVID-19 vaccine without an act of the state legislature.
  Schools across the nation, including some in the Pittsburgh area, have started requiring the shot for students who want to learn in person.
  Duquesne just announced Thursday that students who want to pa
  
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• Pitt Says Social Distancing No Longer Required, Fully Vaccinated Individuals Don’t Have To Wear Masks Outdoors

  04-06-2021 20:00
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The University of Pittsburgh says that starting on June 7, they are changing their rules about face coverings and distancing.Fully vaccinated individuals only are required to wear masks in campus buildings indoors. They may choose to not wear masks outdoors on campus.Pitt also says that physical distancing is not required anymore.The university also added that people who are vaccinated against COVID-19 may still wear a mask as a matter of personal
  
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• Floyd Mayweather Vs. Logan Paul: How To Watch, Stream ‘Bragging Rights’ Pay-Per-View

  04-06-2021 19:40
  
  (CBS Local)- Floyd “Money” Mayweather Jr. steps back into the ring this weekend for an exhibition match against Youtube star Logan Paul, and Showtime Sports has you covered for all of the action. The card, dubbed “Bragging Rights”, is headlined by the veteran Mayweather and Paul but also features undercard bouts for former NFL star Chad Johnson, super welterweight Jarrett Hurd and light heavyweight Badou Jack.
  The rules for the Mayweather vs. Paul fight were announced by
  
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• Monroeville Mall's expanded Living Dead Museum ready to let people in

  04-06-2021 18:59 via post-gazette.com
  
  The museum is a shrine to George Romero, horror movies and other Pittsburgh-filmed projects.
  
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• Plume Of Smoke Billows From Trailer On Fire In Lawrenceville

  04-06-2021 18:31
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  LAWRENCEVILLE (KDKA) — Crews are the scene of an active fire in Lawrenceville.County 911 tells KDKA that a trailer is on fire after the flames sparked in a part of the building next to the trailer.The building has been evacuated, and no injuries have been reported at this time.There is a report about a pole being downed with live wires.Stay with KDKA as we follow this developing story.
  
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• Hazmat Called For Trailer On Fire In Lawrenceville After 50 Gallons Of Diesel Fuel Spill

  04-06-2021 18:31
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  LAWRENCEVILLE (KDKA) — Crews are the scene of an active fire in Lawrenceville.Around 1 p.m., crews told KDKA that Hazmat would be arriving after 50 gallons of diesel fuel spilled at the scene.County 911 tells KDKA that a trailer is on fire after the flames sparked in a part of the building, called “People Ready”, next to the trailer.The building has been evacuated, and no injuries have been reported at this time.There is a report about a pole being downed
  
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• 2 Men Charged In Shooting Death Of Butler County Nurse Caitlyn Kaufman Plead Not Guilty

  04-06-2021 18:27
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  NASHVILLE. (KDKA) – The two men charged in the shooting death of a nurse from Butler County have pleaded not guilty in Tenessee, according to the Butler Eagle.
  Devaunte Hill and James Cowan both face first-degree murder charges in 26-year-old Caitlyn Kaufman’s death.
  (Photos provided by Nashville Police)
  (Courtesy: Nashville Metro Police)
  Investigators say they murdered Kaufman while driving down I-440 on Dec. 4, 2020 in Nashville. Kaufman was on her way to wor
  
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• COVID-19 In Pittsburgh: Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Reports 35 New Cases, 3 Additional Deaths

  04-06-2021 18:09
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Allegheny County Health Department is reporting 35 new Coronavirus cases and three additional deaths.
  Of the newly reported cases, the Health Department says 17 are confirmed and 18 are probable cases.
  The Health Department says new cases range in age from 2 years to 94 years with a median age of 31 years.
  There have been 7,176 total hospitalizations and 101,446 total coronavirus cases in Allegheny County since the pandemic started.
  The county
  
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• KDKA Pup, Pickles, Taking Very Important Steps As He Begins Training Process

  04-06-2021 18:08
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Our Pittsburgh Today Live pup, Pickles, is taking some very important steps in his training to becomes a service dog for Canine Companions.
  You haven’t seen him on PTL yet because he’s spending some time getting to know the Sabo family, who also raised our first KDKA pup, Penguin.
  (Photo Courtesy: Canine Companions)
  This is a big step in the puppy-raising process, so it may be a few more weeks before we see Pickles in action.
  In additi
  
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• COVID-19 In Pennsylvania: State Health Dept. Reports 703 New Coronavirus Cases, 30 Additional Deaths

  04-06-2021 17:59
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 703 new Coronavirus cases and 30 additional deaths.
  This brings the statewide total to 1,204,802 cases and 27,325 total COVID-19 related deaths since the pandemic began.
  There are 900 people across the state in the hospital with COVID-19, and 212 patients are in ICUs.
  The state says 10,763,516 total vaccine doses have been administered and 4,814,663 people are fully vaccinated. So far, 54.7% of Pe
  
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• Officer Commended For Actions After Police Called On Children ‘Playing Loudly In The Street’

  04-06-2021 17:45
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — An officer is being commended for how he handled a situation after a resident called Pittsburgh Police on a group of children playing loudly in the street.Pittsburgh Police say that last weekend Officer Flynn responded to a call for a noise complaint but did not issue a citation.Instead, he talked with the children about what they did for fun and found out while they like to play basketball, none of them owned a basketball.Officer Flynn went out a
  
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• Israeli man found guilty on all counts in 2004 Dormont rape case

  04-06-2021 17:16 via post-gazette.com
  
  Moshe Journo, 56, is set to be sentenced in July after he was found guilty Thursday
  
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• Pittsburgh-based MovieScoop opening new movie theater in Butler

  04-06-2021 17:01 via post-gazette.com
  
  The independent chain will move into the former Regal Cinemas location in Butler’s Moraine Pointe Plaza.
  
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• Rivers Casino Pittsburgh’s Non-Tipped Employees To Receive $15/Hour Minimum Wage

  04-06-2021 16:46
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Rivers Casino Pittsburgh is raising its minimum wage to $15 per hour for non-tipped employees.The announcement, made on Friday, did not give an exact date for when this change would take effect.The casino said that tipped employees already take home more than $15 per hour with the combination of hourly wages and tips, adding that on top of all its benefits packages, employees are roughly making the equivalent of $25 per hour.
  This change is also p
  
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• PTL Links: June 4, 2021

  04-06-2021 15:14
  
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:Three Rivers Arts Festival
  USA Pickleball
  Animal Friends
  Feed The Kids
  Canine Companions‘Burgh Buzz:Westmoreland Cultural Trust TGIS Concert Series
  UPSL: Pittsburgh City United FC
  WWE SuperShow
  Pittsburgh Pride Festivities
  Allies for Health & WellbeingPittsburgh Today Live On Social Media:Facebook
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• Marco Andretti & Tony Kanaan On Superstar Racing Series: ‘It’s Totally Cool, Something That I’ve Never Done’

  04-06-2021 14:37
  
  (CBS Local)- Tony Kanaan and Marco Andretti are accomplished veterans of IndyCar racing with thousands of hours in the car across hundreds of races. But, even for these racing stars, there’s a level of uncertainty of what to expect when Superstar Racing Experience fires up the engines for the first time on June 12 at Stafford Speedway in Connecticut. That uncertainty is part of the fun for the two drivers however as they look to adapt to a new style of driving and an all-new car.
  “Yo
  
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• ‘It’s A Multi-Generational Show’: Courtney Nichole On Season 2 Of BET’s ‘Assisted Living’

  04-06-2021 14:21
  
  (CBS Local)–Season two of Tyler Perry’s “Assisted Living” is back on BET and actor Courtney Nichole is excited for fans to see what’s going on with Leah, Jeremy, Mr. Brown and Cora. Actors David Mann and Tamela Mann reprised their roles from “Meet the Browns” and the series has already been greenlit for another season after this one.
  CBS Local’s DJ Sixsmith caught up with Nichole to preview season two, discuss what it’s like to work with Tyle
  
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• Police Respond To Stabbing With A Sword In Alleged Landlord-Tenant Dispute

  04-06-2021 13:33
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pittsburgh Police responded to a reported stabbing in the 1600 block of Brighton Place early on Friday morning.Just before 4:00 a.m., officers located a man who had been stabbed twice with a type of sword during an alleged landlord/tenant dispute.The victim was taken to a local hospital in stable condition.A suspect was arrested and is facing a charge of aggravated assault as well as a simple assault charge.
  
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• Family Game Night: Keeping The Family Together And Entertained As The Country Returns To Normal

  04-06-2021 13:09
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – As families emerge from a year of forced togetherness and start to hit the four winds –something interesting is happening.
  “Even though there was a lot of closeness, we’re still looking for ways to keep that family unit together, have some family fun, slow life down and get off of our screens and spend some time together,” says Lifestyle and Parenting expert, blogger and mom of three Amanda Mushro.
  She says as schools let out it’s important
  
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• Man stabbed with sword in alleged landlord-tenant dispute on North Side

  04-06-2021 12:57 via post-gazette.com
  
  A man was stabbed twice with a sword early Friday morning in what police said appears to be a landlord-tenant dispute on Pittsburgh’s North Side.
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Temperatures Near 90 Degrees This Weekend

  04-06-2021 12:56
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Good morning, rain chances are on the decline heading into today.
  Today’s best rain chance has likely already passed but I will maintain a 20%-30% chance for rain for the rest of this morning and into the afternoon.
  WEATHER LINKS:Current Conditions | School Delays & Closings | Local Radar | Weather App | Photos
  High pressure rolls in overnight and this will keep the rain away.
  Temperatures are also expected to soar thanks in part to compressional heating.This
  
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• 'A Quiet Place Part II' star Millicent Simmonds now calls Pittsburgh home

  04-06-2021 12:00 via post-gazette.com
  
  Opening-weekend ticket sales of the “A Quiet Place” sequel broke pandemic-era box office records.
  
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• Port Authority Suspending Light Rail Service On Library Branch For Nearly 2 Weeks

  04-06-2021 11:37
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Port Authority has announced they are suspending service on the Library Branch of the T.The suspension of service will last nearly two weeks and begins on Sunday, running through June 18.Silver Line riders heading to or from Library Station will have to transfer onto a shuttle bus.That will serve temporary stops on the Library Line.
  
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• Black Restaurant Week campaign focuses on help for industry hit hard by the pandemic

  04-06-2021 11:27 via post-gazette.com
  
  Promotions focus on takeout and delivery options, which many restaurants relied on to survive COVID-19 restrictions on in-person dining. 
  
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• Brentwood siblings' film 'Back for Good' explores the realities of coming home to Pittsburgh

  04-06-2021 11:14 via post-gazette.com
  
  The locally set and shot movie made its debut on Google Play, Amazon Prime Video and iTunes today.
  
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• State Senator Jay Costa Looking To Bring E-Scooters To Pittsburgh

  04-06-2021 10:55
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – If you’ve seen the charging stations for electric scooters around Pittsburgh, you might be surprised to learn that they’re not legal – yet.The could change soon as State Senator Jay Costa is attempting to pass a bill that would legalize the scooters in Pittsburgh.Costa’s bill would be part of a pilot program for “Move 412.”The city hopes for people to be able to use a single app to rent scooters, bikes, and cars
  
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• Jimmy Buffett’s Star Lake Performance Canceled Due To Scheduling Conflict

  04-06-2021 09:50
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Apologies to Parrotheads, but Jimmy Buffett won’t be coming to town this summer.Buffett was scheduled to be at the Pavillion at Star Lake on July 15 but rescheduled performances created a conflict with a show in Nashville the next day.Fans who purchased tickets to the show will be issued refunds.The first show scheduled for this summer at Star Lake will be when Chicago performs on July 21.
  
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• Survey: Pirate Parrot Named Among Most Popular MLB Mascots

  04-06-2021 09:36
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pirates fans obviously love the Pirate Parrot but how do baseball fans outside of the city feel about our parrot?A new survey from Play USA ranked the Pirate Parrot in the middle of the pack, ranking 17th out of 27 in a survey of best and worst mascots.Clark The Cub, the Chicago Cubs mascot took the top spot, followed by the mascots of the Detroit Tigers, Colorado Rockies, Minnesota Twins, and Baltimore Orioles.“Slider” the furry purpl
  
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• Vax Facts Panel, Pennsylvania Latino Affairs Commission Discuss Vaccinations, Safety, And Availability

  04-06-2021 09:23
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) – On Thursday, the Pennsylvania Latino Affairs Commission hosted a discussion to encourage the Latino community to get vaccinated.The “Vax Facts” Panel talked about the safety of the vaccine, where to get reliable and accurate information, and how to find a nearby vaccine provider.Leaders also emphasized information privacy for all Latino communities, no matter immigration status.“Sometimes providers as just part of their routine m
  
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