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• Pirates Can’t Finish Off The Sweep, Shutout 3-0 By Cardinals

  22-08-2021 23:55
  
  ST. LOUIS (AP) — Adam Wainwright allowed two hits in eight masterful innings and Paul Goldschmidt homered to lead the St. Louis Cardinals over the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-0 on Sunday.
  The Cardinals snapped a two-game skid and kept the Pirates from earning their first series sweep of the season. They remain the only team in the majors without one.
  Wainwright (12-7) threw 106 pitches and retired his final 11 hitters. He hasn’t permitted a run in his past 19 innings against the Pirates and
  
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• Apple II Manual From 1980 Signed By Steve Jobs Sells For Nearly $800,000 At Auction

  22-08-2021 22:42
  
  (CNN) – If you thought Apple computers were expensive, you haven’t seen what their manuals go for.
  Boston-based RR Auction on Thursday sold an Apple II manual signed by the company’s late co-founder Steve Jobs for a whopping $787,484.
  The computer’s 196-page manual is signed and inscribed opposite the Table of Contents: “Julian, Your generation is the first to grow up with computers. Go change the world! steven jobs, 1980.”
  It’s also signed by Mike Markk
  
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• Pittsburgh Police Investigating Fight At Saturday’s Steelers Preseason Game

  22-08-2021 22:30
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pittsburgh Police have said they are looking into a fight that occurred in the stands at Heinz Field on Saturday night during the Steelers’ preseason game against the Lions.Police have said they are aware of the incident that occurred and they working with Heinz Field security to investigate the incident.
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  — AroundThe412 (@AroundThe412) August 22, 2021The Steelers also confirmed they a
  
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• Steelers RB Najee Harris Thanks Fans For Making His ‘First Home Game Electric’

  22-08-2021 20:44
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — RB Najee Harris took the day after the Pittsburgh Steelers won over the Detroit Lions to thank the fans who made it to the stadium.“Thank you to all the fans that came out and supported us at @heinzfield and made my first home game electric. We’re all excited to have you guys back in the stadium,” he wrote on Twitter Sunday.
  Thank you to all the fans that came out and supported us at @heinzfield and made my first home game electr
  
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• Wolf Administration Says $20 Million In Pandemic Relief Allocated For Salon Industry

  22-08-2021 19:59
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — Millions in COVID-19 relief funds are going towards the salon industry, the Wolf administration announced this past Thursday.
  In total, $20 million in funds from the American Rescue Plan can benefit hair care professionals.“The pandemic created tremendous challenges for the hair care industry and the thousands of workers who provide in-person services to customers,” Wolf said. “This pandemic relief funding will provide direct sup
  
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• Allegheny County Pools Limits Hours To Saturdays And Sundays Starting On Monday

  22-08-2021 19:00
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Allegheny County Pools will only be open on weekends starting on Monday.
  The county made the announcement on Twitter on Sunday, saying that the change in hours was because many of their lifeguards are returning to school.
  Starting on Monday, August 23, 2021, the four County pools will only be open on Saturdays and Sundays as our lifeguards head back to school.
  To learn more, please visit https://t.co/s6NHhbjw1n pic.twitter.com/O79RQm3nLt
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• Westmoreland Fair Opens To The Public This Weekend, Runs Through August 28

  22-08-2021 18:10
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  WESTMORELAND COUNTY (KDKA) — The Westmoreland Fair opened to the public this weekend.
  The admission price is $7 to get into the fair to check out all the rides, food and games.Today’s highlights include a performance by The Part Time Cowboys at 7 p.m. and a Demolition Derby at 7:30 p.m.
  The fair runs through Saturday.The full schedule of events can be found here.
  
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• Lane Restrictions On 28th Street Bridge, Part Of Rehabilitation Project

  22-08-2021 17:56
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Motorists can expect lane closures on the 28th Street Bridge this week.
  Crews will be inspecting the bridge starting on Tuesday.
  They are looking to rehabilitate the bridge which was built in 1931.
  It needs repairs, but the overall goal is to improve access to Polish Hill and the Strip District.
  Workers will be out there from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Saturday.
  
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• Study Finds Alaska Has The Priciest Pizza, Pennsylvania Ranks Sixth Most Expensive

  22-08-2021 17:38
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) — How much dough will you pay for a pizza pie?A new index from personal finance site Expensivity has ranked the states with the priciest cheese pizzas.The site said that its data came from averaging costs from pizzas of all sizes and“mapping the average price of cheese/plain and pepperoni pizza across the pizzerias of every American state. We also found out the average price by city and the density of pizzerias per person around the US.”
  
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• Police Launch Investigation After Shots Fired In The South Side

  22-08-2021 16:36
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  SOUTH SIDE (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Police are working to find answers after multiple rounds were fired in the South Side overnight.
  Around 2:30 a.m. Sunday morning, police arrived at the intersection of South 19th and East Carson Streets in response to a Shotspotter alert.Police say they found multiple shell casings but no signs of any injuries.Police are continuing to investigate.
  
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• Pittsburgh Police Investigate After Man Stabbed On East Carson Street

  22-08-2021 16:06
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  SOUTH SIDE (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Police are investigating after a man was stabbed multiple times on East Carson Street overnight.Police say they found the victim around 2 a.m. on the 2200 block of East Carson Street Sunday.First responders transported him to a hospital in critical condition, but he is currently listed in stable condition.According to police, witnesses say the victim was stabbed after an argument.Police say there are no descriptions of any possible susp
  
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• Pittsburgh Weather: Hot, Sunny Sunday

  22-08-2021 13:44
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — We are turning up the heat up again for today and humidity is on the rise.
  Again, with the summer heat and humidity there’s a small chance for an isolated shower or storm but many will be dry and have time to catch up on yardwork and enjoy some last days at the pool.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center)
  A foggy evening and Monday morning at the bus stop is expected and gets even hotter with highs at or near 90 and extremely humid conditions with feel like temperatu
  
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• IN FOCUS | A look behind the scenes at Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Parish festival

  22-08-2021 12:00 via post-gazette.com
  
   
   
  
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• Ohio Twp. Police Officers Credited With Helping Save Teenager’s Life

  22-08-2021 09:42
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  OHIO TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — Two officers from the Ohio Township Police Department are being hailed as heroes for helping save a teenager’s life earlier this week.
  According to police, Officer Kevin Friess and Officer Kevin Boyd were dispatched to a call for a teenager who had fallen off of a cliff in Emsworth.When police arrived at the scene, Officer Boyd recognized severe bleeding in the victim and used a “Stop the Bleed” bag to help stop the excessive
  
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• Woman Arrested, Facing DUI Charges Following Rollover Crash In Kiski Twp.

  22-08-2021 08:57
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  KISKIMINETAS TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — An Apollo woman is facing numerous charges and is accused of driving under the influence after being involved in a rollover crash.
  According to police, first responders were called out to the scene of a crash along Sugar Hollow Road in Kiski Township just before 11:00 p.m. on Saturday.
  (Courtesy: Kiski Township Police Department)
  Officers determined that 39-year-old Jamie Fulton was driving her SUV when the vehicle hit an embankment and
  
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• Charity Softball Game Held For Family Of Mt. Lebanon Police Officer Jerrod Withrow

  22-08-2021 08:16
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  BRENTWOOD (KDKA) — Police and firefighters battled it out on the baseball field on Saturday to honor the life of a local officer.
  Mt. Lebanon Police Officer Jerrod Withrow passed away in June after battling colon cancer.
  On Saturday, the Brentwood Borough Police Department and the Volunteer Fire Company held a charity softball game to raise funds for his family and three children.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Tim Lawson)
  “I’d like to thank the Chef
  
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• Hundreds Of Bikers Participate In 4th Annual Officer Brian Shaw Motorcycle Run

  22-08-2021 07:28
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  NEW KENSINGTON (KDKA) — Over 700 bikers gathered to honor fallen New Kensington Police Officer Brian Shaw on Saturday.
  Officer Shaw was shot and killed in 2017 while on duty during a traffic stop.
  (Photo Credit: KDKA)
  The 65-mile motorcycle run took bikers across the Allegheny-Kiski Valley.
  All proceeds from the motorcycle run benefit the Officer Brian Shaw Memorial Scholarship Fund for cadets at the Allegheny County Police Academy.
  
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• Pirates Win Second Straight Game, Defeat Cardinals 5-4

  22-08-2021 07:04
  
  ST. LOUIS (AP) — Yoshi Tsutsugo and Kevin Newman homered and Ke’Bryan Hayes added a two-run single, rallying the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 5-4 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals.
  Leadoff hitter Ben Gamel added three hits and a walk, and Jacob Stallings had two hits for the Pirates.
  Edmundo Sosa, Tyler O’Neill and Paul Goldschmidt each had two hits for St. Louis.
  Genesis Cabrera (2-4) allowed three runs on four hits in the seventh to take the loss.
  (Copyright 2020 The Associated
  
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• 'Keeping kids healthy is my area': Pediatricians pitch masks in schools, but not everyone wants to listen

  22-08-2021 06:15 via post-gazette.com
  
  COVID-19 cases children rise Pittsburgh region
  
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• COVID cases among kids are up, leading to debate on masks in schools

  22-08-2021 06:15 via post-gazette.com
  
  COVID-19 cases children rise Pittsburgh region
  
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• Masks On: Steelers Fans Required To Wear Face Masks In Indoor Areas Of Heinz Field

  22-08-2021 05:30
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Steelers fans filled Heinz Field for Saturday’s preseason game, and they had to follow some safety protocols as COVID-19 cases continue to rise in our area.
  Football is back in the steel city and the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions squared off in a preseason game on Saturday night.
  Fans were excited to be back in seats at Heinz Field, after not being able to last year because of the pandemic.
  “I’m excited about it. This is great that they ope
  
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• Roethlisberger Throws 2 Touchdowns In 26-20 Preseason Win Over Lions

  22-08-2021 04:50
  
  PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger enjoyed a perfect preseason debut.
  Roethlisberger turned in a perfect passer rating of 158.3 and led the Steelers’ first-team offense to a pair of touchdowns and Pittsburgh defeated the Detroit Lions 26-20 on Saturday night.
  Roethlisberger had his initial opportunity to work with first-year offensive coordinator Matt Canada during an in-game setting.
  The 39-year-old Roethlisberger ran Canada’s up-tempo approac
  
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• Washington County District Attorney Eugene Vittone Dies After Battling Lung Cancer

  22-08-2021 03:27
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  WASHINGTON COUNTY (KDKA) – Washington County District Attorney Eugene Vittone has died following a battle with lung cancer.County Commissioner Diana Irey-Vaughn confirmed the news to KDKA on Saturday night.Vittone had been the district attorney since 2012 when he was elected to the office of district attorney after 12 years of serving as the assistant district attorney.More details tonight on KDKA News at 11.Stay With KDKA.com For More Details
  
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• State Police Searching For Missing 2-Year-Old Girl In Limestone Township

  22-08-2021 03:19
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  LIMESTONE TOWNSHIP (KDKA) – Pennsylvania State Police are searching for a missing 2-year-old girl in Limestone Township near the Allegheny River.According to state police, the 2-year-old left her home around 11:00 a.m. on Valley View Lane and walked to an area close to the river.It’s believed the child may have fallen into the high moving water.Police utilized a canine to follow the child’s scent from her bedroom to the river.Several units including state
  
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• One Person Rescued From House Fire In Plum Borough

  22-08-2021 02:43
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PLUM BOROUGH (KDKA) – One person was rescued from a house fire in Plum Borough on Saturday evening.According to the Holiday Park fire chief, the fire took place at a home on Wedgewood Drive.A police officer and a bystander helped to rescue the person from the home.That person was taken to a local hospital and their condition is unknown.Firefighters were able to put out the fire and rescue one cat from the home but they are currently searching for a second cat.The fir
  
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• State Employees Working Under Gov. Tom Wolf’s Jurisdiction Will Be Required To Wear Masks

  22-08-2021 01:12
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  HARRISBURG (KDKA) – A mask mandate will once again be in place for all state employees and contracted staff under Governor Tom Wolf’s jurisdiction beginning on Monday.According to a memo sent out on Friday, all employees and contracted staff working indoors will be required to wear a mask, regardless of vaccination status.The governor’s office tells KDKA this is not a masking order like was issued by the Pennsylvania secretary of health, it’s an emp
  
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• Steelers Fans Looking Forward To Returning To Heinz Field For Preseason Game

  22-08-2021 01:01
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – It’s a busy and exciting weekend in Pittsburgh with events happening all over the city.However, the main focus will be on the North Shore as the Steelers take on the Detroit Lions in the first preseason game with fans in two years.It’s a weekend Steelers fans have been waiting for and full of energy, they made their way into Heinz Field.Even with fans being welcomed back to Heinz Field, they can’t forget their masks.The team announced that everyone has
  
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• North Hills Woman Says Her Fiancé Has Reached The Airport In Afghanistan

  22-08-2021 00:50
  
  ROSS TOWNSHIP (KDKA) – The slow evacuation in Afghanistan has been especially tough for Kaitlyn Russell who lives in Ross Township.
  She reached out to KDKA because her fiancé is stuck in Kabul.Russell says she wants to keep his identity private for his safety but says he worked with the Marines and other American organizations as a translator.RELATED: North Hills Woman’s Fiancé Stuck In Afghanistan
  After contacting KDKA, she was able to connect with Congressman Conor La
  
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• AHN And Highmark Host COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics In Underserved Neighborhoods

  22-08-2021 00:36
  
  By: KDKA-TV News Staff
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Allegheny Health Network and Highmark Health are making sure that everyone has access to COVID-19 vaccinations, especially those in underserved neighborhoods.On Saturday, they brought the vaccine to the Thelma Lovette Y in the Hill District.
  That clinic was open to anyone and had a pretty solid turnout.Meanwhile, kids ages 12 and up were able to get vaccinated at the Imani Christian Academy.There, as an incentive, the first 50 people who got vacci
  
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• Boy Partially Paralyzed After Acute Flaccid Myelitis Diagnosis Beats The Odds, Returns To Baseball Team

  22-08-2021 00:30
  
  PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — One young boy is beating the odds on the baseball field.After nearly 3 years, Bryson Ackermann is back where he belongs – in the dugout alongside his teammates.
  “It’s really fun to have fun again,” said Bryson. “This is our last tournament.”
  Bryson spent his Friday night competing in an All-Star tournament in South Fayette.
  An accomplishment that seemed impossible in 2018, after he was diagnosed with Acute Flaccid Myelitis or AFM at 6
  
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