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• Public Safety Makes Changes To South Side Traffic Restrictions After Feedback From Business Owners

  12-08-2021 23:01
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – After hearing from South Side business owners, Pittsburgh Public Safety says it’s making some changes to weekend traffic restrictions on East Carson Street.
  Public Safety says the restrictions were put in place to help stem violence and control the “dangerous and untenable” crowds that followed the lifting of pandemic restrictions. The new changes are being made after talks with business owners who have asked Public Safety to mak
  
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• Kidsburgh: Local Mom Creates Organization For Young Kids To Volunteer

  12-08-2021 23:01
  
  A local mother created her own organization for little kids to volunteer, and it’s taking off.
  
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• Experts: The Best Way To Deal With New COVID-19 Anxieties Is To Have Hope And Remember We’ve Persevered Before

  12-08-2021 23:01
  
  NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — The rise of the Delta variant is plunging many of us back into COVID-19 pandemic anxiety.
  Just as things were turning back to normal, increased hospitalizations are threatening to shut down lives again.
  But as experts recently told CBS2’s Christina Fan, the best way to cope is through hope.
  When fear gripped New York during the early days of the pandemic, people sought refuge through Dr. Ahron Friedberg’s iPad screen. The psychological distress he treate
  
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• Registration Opens For Picklesburgh’s Pickle Juice Chugging Competition

  12-08-2021 22:58
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pucker up, pickle lovers!
  Registration is now open for the pickle juice-drinking contest next weekend at Picklesburgh!
  The festival returns to the city on Aug. 20-22. It will be held on the Andy Warhol Bridge.
  On Friday and Saturday, there will be 10 rounds of juice-chugging competitions to see who can down a quart of pickle juice the fastest.
  The championship will be held on Sunday.
  The winner will be crowned “Mayor of Picklesburgh” a
  
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• City’s Community Health And Safety Office Launches Website

  12-08-2021 22:49
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh’s newest office now has a website and tools available for residents.
  The Office of Community Health and Safety’s new site offers interactive tools to address your safety needs.
  That includes social service information and resources nd the Opioid Overdose Dashboard.
  To visit the new website, click here.
  
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• Child Tax Credit: How Much Money Should You Get This Month?

  12-08-2021 22:27
  
  (CBS Detroit) — Most parents started receiving a sort of monthly stimulus check in July. The advance Child Tax Credit pays parents up to $300 per month per child to help with the cost of raising them. Unlike many other public programs, there are no limits placed on the use of that money. When it arrives, parents can use it for whatever their household requires. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is due to send out the next payment on August 13. How much will the next installment be?
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• STEM Fest 2021

  12-08-2021 22:21
  
  This year’s STEM Season Pittsburgh kicks off this August through October 11, 2021 featuring various companies to educate and celebrate Pittsburgh leading the way into the future of STEM education and careers.
  KDKA-TV, in partnership with CGI founded STEM Season, as an annual tribute of Pittsburgh’s dedication to STEM, not only within the City of Pittsburgh but the communities, and the organizations that operate within it and around it. The foundation of the present and future is buil
  
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• Attorney General Josh Shapiro: 200 Tons Of Drugs Destroyed Through Take Back Program

  12-08-2021 22:15
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office says it has collected and destroyed 200 tons of drugs since 2017 through the take back program.
  That’s 400,000 pounds, or 23 times the weight limit on the Liberty Bridge.
  Attorney General Josh Shapiro says more than 5,700 Pennsylvanians lost their lives to opioids last year alone.
  “Because of the isolation, because of the challenges of COVID, those numbers are sadly rising. Six-hundred-e
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Heat Advisory, Severe Thunderstorm Watches Issued

  12-08-2021 22:00
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – It’s day three of severe weather in southwestern Pennsylvania.
  A Severe Thunderstorm Watch was issued for multiple counties, including Armstrong, Fayette, Indiana, Somerset and Westmoreland counties. It’ll be in place until 8 p.m.A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Pennsylvania until 8 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/ltnxeSnPrR
  — NWS Pittsburgh (@NWSPittsburgh) August 12, 2021Another Severe Thunderstorm Watch was issued for multiple countie
  
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• Man Killed In Donora House Fire

  12-08-2021 21:58
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  DONORA, Pa. (KDKA) – A man is dead after a house fire in Donora Thursday morning.The Washington County Coroner says 60-year-old Peter Jankowski was killed after a fire broke out at his home on Highland Terrace.The cause and manner of death are pending.The incident is under investigation by Donora Police and the State Police fire marshall.
  
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• ‘It’s Not As Easy As It Looks’: Joe Johnson On The Big3 & 18 Year NBA Career

  12-08-2021 21:23
  
  (CBS Local Sports)– Joe Johnson is 40 years old, but he is proving that he is still one of the best basketball players in the world. The 7x All-Star is one of the many former NBA players shining in the Big3, which is the league created by Ice Cube and entertainment executive Jeff Kwatinetz for players outside of the NBA to continue to play the game they love. Week 7 begins this Saturday, August 14 at 1pm EST/PST on CBS and will be streaming on Paramount+.
  Johnson is currently the lead
  
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• Coroner: Man Dies Of Suspected Carbon Monoxide Poisoning While Running Generator During Power Outage

  12-08-2021 21:23
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PROSPERITY, Pa. (KDKA) – The death of a Washington County man who was running a portable gas-powered generator in his basement after a power outage is being investigated as a suspected carbon monoxide poisoning.The coroner says 60-year-od Jeffrey McClay was found unresponsive in his Prosperity home Wednesday night.
  The coroner says McClay was running a portable gas-powered generator in his basement. While the cause and manner of death are pending an autopsy, the coro
  
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• Department Of Health To Nursing Homes: Vaccinate 80% Of Staff Or Face Frequent Testing

  12-08-2021 20:32
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) – The Pennsylvania Department of Health says it expects all nursing homes to have at least 80 percent of their staff vaccinated by Oct. 1 or else employees will face more frequent testing.
  Executive Deputy Health Secretary Keara Klinepeter called the goal “aggressive, but achievable.”
  The Department of Health says only about 12.5 percent of facilities have reached the bar of 80 percent, “which is not enough from a public health per
  
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• Man In Critical Condition After Downtown Pittsburgh Shooting

  12-08-2021 20:03
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A man is in critical condition after he was shot in downtown Pittsburgh.The shooting happened at Fort Duquesne Boulevard and Barkers Place.
  BREAKING: @PghPolice say a man was shot in the chest at Fort Duquesne Blvd. and Barkers Place in downtown @Pittsburgh. Investigators say he’s in critical condition. pic.twitter.com/B45XmxIW22
  — Amy Wadas (@AmyWadas) August 12, 2021Police say the victim was shot in the chest.Details are limited at this time, but KDKA&rsqu
  
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• Man Dies After Downtown Pittsburgh Shooting

  12-08-2021 20:03
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A man is dead after he was shot in downtown Pittsburgh.
  The shooting happened at Fort Duquesne Boulevard and Barkers Place Thursday afternoon.BREAKING: @PghPolice say a man was shot in the chest at Fort Duquesne Blvd. and Barkers Place in downtown @Pittsburgh. Investigators say he’s in critical condition. pic.twitter.com/B45XmxIW22
  — Amy Wadas (@AmyWadas) August 12, 2021Police say responding officers found the man in an alley with a gunshot wound to the ches
  
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• Where To Buy Face Masks Online After CDC Updates COVID Delta Variant Guidelines

  12-08-2021 19:50
  
  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently recommended that fully vaccinated Americans in parts of the country with “substantial or high transmission” of COVID-19 should return to wearing face masks indoors, and in some places such as Los Angeles, wearing masks indoors is again mandatory. The CDC also stated that masks should be required of everyone inside K-12 schools, and cited new data on the highly contagious Delta variant for both
  
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• Man Accused Of Attacking Mounted Unit, Police Car During Downtown Riots Sentenced To Prison

  12-08-2021 19:30
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – A man who allegedly wielded a traffic sign as he attacked Pittsburgh Police Mounted Patrol horses and a cop car during the riots downtown was sentenced to prison.
  Raekwon Blankenship was sentenced Thursday morning to 2 1/2 to 5 years in the state penitentiary for his role in the protests that turned violent following George Floyd’s death in May of 2020.
  (Photo Courtesy: Allegheny County)
  According to the criminal complaint, Blankenship used
  
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• Stage AE To Require COVID-19 Vaccinations Or Negative Tests

  12-08-2021 18:46
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Stage AE will require people to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test.The venue announced AEG Presents’ updated vaccination policy on Thursday. It starts Aug. 18.
  Those who aren’t fully vaccinated will have to show they took a COVID-19 test and tested negative within 72 hours of the show.By no later than Oct. 1, concertgoers and event staff will be required to be fully vaccinated.The announcement comes as other venues a
  
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• Stage AE Requiring COVID-19 Vaccines For Everyone No Later Than Oct. 1

  12-08-2021 18:46
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Stage AE will be requiring COVID-19 vaccines for concert attendees and staff no later than Oct. 1.
  The venue announced AEG Present’s updated vaccination policy on Thursday.Before then, and starting Aug. 18, people will be required to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours of the show.
  The announcement comes as other venues and bands, including Maroon 5, are putting similar policies in place for concertgoe
  
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• ‘Ms. Pat Is A Character On So Many Levels’: Theodore Barnes On BET+’s ‘The Ms. Pat Show’

  12-08-2021 18:38
  
  (CBS Local)– Ms. Pat, aka Patricia Williams, has one of the most incredible stories of any comedian and actor in the entertainment world. The 49-year-old grew up in Atlanta and she had two children by the time she was 15 years old and provided for her family by selling crack cocaine. Ms. Pat ended up getting into comedy after she came out of prison. Today, Ms. Pat is a huge name in the world of comedy and is the star of a new series from BET+ based on her life called “The Ms. Pa
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Heat Advisory, Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued

  12-08-2021 18:26
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – It’s day three of severe weather in southwestern Pennsylvania.A Severe Thunderstorm Watch was issued for multiple counties, including Armstrong, Fayette, Indiana, Somerset and Westmoreland counties. It’ll be in place until 8 p.m.
  A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Pennsylvania until 8 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/ltnxeSnPrR
  — NWS Pittsburgh (@NWSPittsburgh) August 12, 2021NWS Pittsburgh says storms could bring hail as big as a quarter,
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Heat Advisory In Place, Day 3 Of Severe Storms Possible

  12-08-2021 18:26
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – It’s day three of severe weather in southwestern Pennsylvania.A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for parts of Beaver, Lawrence, Butler, Allegheny, Westmoreland, Armstrong and Clarion counties. That’s in place until 1 p.m.
  Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Butler PA, Tarentum PA, Kittanning PA until 1:00 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/LioN50ALvB
  — NWS Pittsburgh (@NWSPittsburgh) August 12, 2021Another is in place for parts of Beaver, Lawerence an
  
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• COVID-19 In Pennsylvania: State Health Department Reports Over 2,000 New Cases

  12-08-2021 18:12
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 2,089 new coronavirus cases and 16 additional deaths.
  This brings the statewide total to 1,243,932 cases and 27,941 total COVID-19 related deaths since the pandemic began.
  There are 908 people across the state in the hospital with COVID-19, and 224 patients are in ICUs.
  The state says 11,827,114 total vaccine doses have been administered, and 5,793,625 people are fully vaccinated. So far, 63.9% of
  
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• Child Tax Credit: When Is Your Second Payment Coming?

  12-08-2021 17:54
  
  (CBS Detroit) — The next round of Child Tax Credit payments goes out this week. But parents are wondering exactly when the money will arrive. Last month’s check from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) came on July 15 for those with direct deposit, or soon after for those dependent on the U.S. postal system. It totaled $15 billion and reached households accounting for 60 million kids, according to the White House. This month’s payment will be sent on August 13, since August 15 f
  
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• Maroon 5, Coming To Pittsburgh This Month, Requiring COVID-19 Vaccinations Or Negative Test

  12-08-2021 17:53
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  BURGETTSTOWN, Pa. (KDKA) – Maroon 5, slated to perform in Pittsburgh later this month, will require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test for its concerts.The band made the announcement on Wednesday, saying the top priority is the safety and well-being of fans and the people working hard to bring the shows to life.
  pic.twitter.com/NZNpGJZdOK
  — Maroon 5 (@maroon5) August 11, 2021“We really want our fans to stay safe and healthy and we really wan
  
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• Stream Pittsburgh Steelers Preseason Games Live On KDKA

  12-08-2021 17:52
  
  (KDKA)- After opening their preseason campaign with a 16-3 win over the Dallas Cowboys, the Pittsburgh Steelers kick off their second preseason game tonight when they make the trip to Philadelphia to face the Eagles. For those unable to make it to a television for the broadcast, KDKA has you covered with a live stream of the matchup.
  Fans can stream each of the next three Steelers games live here on KDKA’s website as the team continues its preparations for the 2021 NFL season. In order to
  
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• Water restrictions lifted for McKeesport's Lower 10th Ward

  12-08-2021 17:38 via post-gazette.com
  
  After 26 days of restrictions, the MAWC says the water is finally safe for residents to drink and use for cooking and bathing.
  
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• Bradford, Pa., reels after feds indict brothers for defrauding friends in alleged $30 million cryptocurrency scheme

  12-08-2021 17:38 via post-gazette.com
  
  Shane and Sean Hvizdzak were charged with wire fraud, money laundering and conspiracy and are due in federal court later this month.
  
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• Prison Guards Union Warns Gov. Tom Wolf Of Legal Action Over Vaccine Mandate

  12-08-2021 17:31
  
  HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The union that represents about 10,000 guards in Pennsylvania’s state prisons told Gov. Tom Wolf Thursday it plans legal action to stop his effort to force them to get COVID-19 vaccines over the next month.
  The president of the Pennsylvania State Corrections Officers Association sent a letter to the Democratic governor two days after Wolf ordered the guards and some other state workers to get fully vaccinated by Sept. 7 or face weekly testing.
  Union president J
  
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• Prison guards union plans legal action against Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf over COVID-19 vaccine mandate

  12-08-2021 16:57 via post-gazette.com
  
  The union that represents about 10,000 guards in Pennsylvania’s state prisons is telling Gov. Tom Wolf it plans legal action to stop his effort to force them to get COVID-19 vaccines over the next month
  
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• Pennsylvania Senate plans first step to enhance public access to expense information

  12-08-2021 16:45 via post-gazette.com
  
  Following reporting by The Caucus and Spotlight PA, the Pennsylvania Senate said it will post expenses online, though it's unclear in what format.
  
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• Point Park University to require masks inside campus buildings

  12-08-2021 16:28 via post-gazette.com
  
  Point Park officials notified campus Thursday that all students, employees and visitors must mask up inside as of Friday.
  
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• Child Tax Credit Update: How Do I Opt Out Of Monthly Payments?

  12-08-2021 15:55
  
  (CBS Detroit) — On August 13, most parents will receive their next Child Tax Credit payment. This month’s date has moved up two days since the 15th falls on Sunday. The monthly checks of up to $300 per child will continue through the end of 2021. And up to $1,800 more per child will arrive at tax time next year. The amount of each parent’s total deposit depends on their annual income, the number of children and the ages of those children. When added together, the money may add
  
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• PTL Links: Aug. 12, 2021

  12-08-2021 15:17
  
  Visit the links below for more on today’s guests & topics:Kennywood
  Pony League Baseball
  Washington County Tourism
  Pittsburgh Steelers
  CGI Tech CenterPTL Weekend Guide:Pittsburgh Magazine
  All-Elite Wrestling
  Steel City Con
  Pittsburgh Improv presents Collin ChamberlinPittsburgh Today Live On Social Media:Facebook
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• Roboto, Spirit to require vaccine card or negative COVID test for concerts

  12-08-2021 14:57 via post-gazette.com
  
  The long-running Bloomfield DIY venue and promoter DLTSGDOM! Collective now require a COVID-19 vaccination card or negative test taken within 48 hours.
  
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• Indie/punk venue Roboto will require COVID-19 vaccine card or negative test, plus masks, for entry to shows

  12-08-2021 14:57 via post-gazette.com
  
  The long-running Bloomfield DIY venue and promoter DLTSGDOM! Collective now require a COVID-19 vaccination card or negative test taken within 48 hours.
  
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• Indie/punk venue Roboto requires vaccine card or negative COVID test plus masks for concerts

  12-08-2021 14:57 via post-gazette.com
  
  The long-running Bloomfield DIY venue and promoter DLTSGDOM! Collective now require a COVID-19 vaccination card or negative test taken within 48 hours.
  
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• Point Park University To Require Masks Regardless Of Vaccination Status

  12-08-2021 14:47
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Point Park University has informed students, faculty, and staff that masks will be required this upcoming semester, regardless of vaccination status.In an email, the university said that starting on Friday, masks will be required inside all university buildings, regardless of vaccination.Masks will be permitted to be removed while in dining spaces while eating and drinking as well as inside private offices for staff, and when students are in resid
  
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• What renters in Pa. need to know about available relief, the new eviction ban

  12-08-2021 14:13 via post-gazette.com
  
  Pennsylvania has more than $1 billion in rental aid available to people who have fallen behind because of the pandemic.
  
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• Report: Pennsylvania State Senate Developing Online Tool To Increase Transparency

  12-08-2021 14:00
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) – The Pennsylvania State Senate is becoming more transparent.Soon, an online tool will give anyone the opportunity to see how much senators collect for meals, lodging, and office expenses.According to a report from our news partners at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the transparency tool is currently under development.Once it is launched, the webpage will be updated each month.As for the Pennsylvania State House, the speaker says they’re looking
  
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• Registration Now Open For 2022 Pittsburgh Marathon

  12-08-2021 13:34
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – If you’re ready to run, the big race in Pittsburgh now has registration underway.Sign-ups for the 2022 Pittsburgh Marathon race weekend have begun and the race weekend takes place on April 29, 30, and May 1, 2022
  This coming year, there’s something new for runners who raise at least $1,500 for charity.500 of those runners will get a second half-marathon course with a special medal and more benefits.You can sign up for the 2022 Pittsbur
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Heat Advisory In Place As Temperatures Soar On Thursday

  12-08-2021 13:23
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Good morning, there’s a lot to unpack with the weather forecast for today.Let’s just get it all out there to start…We have both a chance for severe storms today with another marginal risk being issued for the day along with a heat advisory that has been issued for most of the area as well.
  Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center
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• ‘It’s A Desperate Situation:’ Parents Returning To Work Facing A Shortage Of Childcare Options

  12-08-2021 13:06
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – As the days of August tick by the desperation of a lot of families is growing over finding child care.
  Daycare waiting lists are common as parents try to get back to their offices.
  “I mean it’s a desperate situation,” says St Paul’s Preschool Director Mary Polley. “Parents have been looking, we have a waitlist of about 40 or 50 and we had to shut it off.”
  Diane Barber who heads up the Pennsylvania Child Care Association says, “W
  
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• Neville Island Bridge Northbound Lanes To Close On Friday Night

  12-08-2021 11:37
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The northbound lanes of the Neville Island Bridge will be closed on Friday night.The closure and work begin on Friday night at 9:00 p.m. and traffic will be detoured at Crafton-Moon beginning at 8:00 p.m.The closure will be in place through 5:00 a.m. on Monday morning.
  
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• 2021 Pony League World Series Kicks Off This Weekend

  12-08-2021 10:56
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  WASHINGTON (KDKA) – The Dick’s Sporting Goods 2021 Pony League World Series kicks off this weekend.The event kicks off today with Fan Fest starting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday evening.Then, on Friday morning, a skills competition will take place at Lew Hays Pony Field.Friday night, the games begin.Tickets for the 2021 Pony League World Series can be purchased online.
  
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• NASA Teams With Astrobotic To Develop Sensors To Help Spacecraft And Satellites

  12-08-2021 09:46
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – NASA has announced a partnership with the Pittsburgh-based company Astrobotic to develop sensors that can create a 3D map of spacecraft and planets in real-time.The sensors will help identify spacecraft or satellites that are not working properly.“Matching the exact orbital plane, altitude, and speed of another object in space will play a key role in the construction of orbital infrastructure. With ALIN, any type of uncooperative satellite,
  
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• Pittsburgh’s ‘Avenue Of Hope’ Initiative Gets $24 Million Investment

  12-08-2021 09:35
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – $24 million is being invested in the City of Pittsburgh’s Avenue of Hope initiative.The initiative focuses on revitalizing major business corridors in Black and diverse neighborhoods.This investment will go to housing and development projects in Hazelwood, the Hill District, and Larimer.One of the projects includes a non-profit recreational facility that will be equipped with squash courts, classrooms, and meeting space for the community.
  
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• Commonwealth Court Ruling Allows UPMC To Build Hospital In South Hills

  12-08-2021 09:22
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  JEFFERSON HILLS (KDKA) – A judge has given UPMC the green light to build a hospital in the South Hills.The Commonwealth Court says UPMC will be allowed to build a hospital in Jefferson Hills, not far from AHN Jefferson Hospital.The ruling by Commonwealth Court overturns a decision by the borough’s zoning board.The plans for “UPMC South” call for a 63-bed hospital on Route 51.People living in the area have opposed the project and it’s not clear
  
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• West Virginia University Could Take Over Morgantown Mylan Plant

  12-08-2021 09:03
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  MORGANTOWN (KDKA) – West Virginia University could take over the now-closed Mylan plant in Morgantown.The company, known as Viatris, closed the facility almost two weeks ago and let go of thousands of workers.They are now talking to WVU about transferring control of the plant.The plant is located just across the street from WVU School of Medicine and the university believes it could help attract more medical jobs.
  
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• Nearly 900 State Employees In Ohio Took $100 Vaccine Incentive

  12-08-2021 08:48
  
  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Nearly 900 state employees and more than 200 of their spouses took advantage of Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s vaccine incentive offer after he rolled it out last month, records show.
  The Republican governor announced the offer — $100 for employees and $25 for their spouses — as COVID-19 vaccination efforts stalled amid spiking case numbers and hospitalizations.
  “We are hopeful the enhanced incentive encourages any individuals on the fence regarding t
  
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