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CDC: No rewriting of guidelines for reopening schoolsVideo
WASHINGTON — Despite President Donald Trump’s sharp criticism, federal guidelines for reopening schools are not being revised, the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday. Dr. Robert Redfield said the agency would be issuing “additional reference documents” for parents and schools to facilitate the reopening and...
Mask up if you want to gamble at Rivers Casino Pittsburgh when it reopens
Rivers Casino on the North Shore will reopen its doors to the public at 9 a.m. Friday, officials said. The casino will be open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and around-the-clock starting Thursdays at 9 a.m. until Mondays at 4 a.m. The announcement follows the new order from...
Prantl’s Bakery adds pina colada to famous burnt almond torte family
If you like pina coladas … getting caught in the torte. Prantl’s is the bakery you’re looking for. The popular bakery has a new burnt almond torte flavor — pina colada. “We are always looking for ways to expand the Prantl’s torte family,” said John Felice, the bakery’s owner. “We’ve...
Pennsylvania fast food fans are still loving McDonald’s
McDonald’s fans are lovin’ it … at least in Pennsylvania. A Top Data analysis determined that McDonald’s was the top fast food destination in the state. (It make sense, as the Big Mac was first introduced in 1967 by Jim Delligatti, who owned a franchise in Uniontown.) In Pennsylvania, McDonald’s...
Pittsburgh joins Philadelphia, anti-gun groups in support of Harrisburg firearm regulations
Pittsburgh is joining Philadelphia and anti-gun groups in a legal brief supporting Harrisburg’s gun control ordinances. Firearm Owners Against Crime, a Second Amendment rights organization, and several of its members sued Harrisburg in 2015, contending the city’s ordinances were preempted by a state law that prohibits municipalities from regulating firearms....
On TikTok, Bill Nye shows science of wearing a maskVideo
One of America’s most notable science guys is dropping some knowledge about wearing masks. Bill Nye took to TikTok on Wednesday night to detail the importance of wearing them in two videos. To demonstrate the effectiveness of masks, Nye blew into a candle while wearing a scarf around his mouth,...
Tax-prep offices ‘swamped’ as extended July 15 filing deadline approaches
For certified public accountant Brad Jadlowiec, a shareholder with KSL Associates in Shaler, July has felt a lot like April during a normal tax year. “The people who normally would have come April 10 are coming in July 10,” Jadlowiec said, noting the July 15 extended deadline to file federal...
Former Fox News host Shepard Smith to join CNBC this fall for evening newscastVideo
Shepard Smith will soon be back on the air. Smith, who left Fox News in 2019, is scheduled to host a new show on CNBC beginning this fall, the network announced Wednesday. “The News with Shepard Smith” will air weeknights at 7 p.m. Smith’s title will be chief general news...
Trib to continue fight for jurors’ names from Sheriff Held’s mistrial following appeals court ruling
Trib Total Media, the parent company of the Tribune-Review, on Wednesday vowed to continue fighting to make public the names of jurors who served in the 2018 public corruption mistrial of former Westmoreland County Sheriff Jonathan Held after a state appellate court upheld the delay of the release. The newspaper...
‘The Far Side’ cartoonist Gary Larson debuts new comics for 1st time in 25 years
Cartoonist Gary Larson has returned to the world of mad scientists, the absurd, cows (of course) and more. But this time, it’s going to be on his schedule. After 15 years of daily and Sunday “The Far Side” strips, Larson’s final syndicated cartoon published on Jan. 1, 1995. But on...
Heat advisory issued for Thursday as 90-degree streak to continue in Pittsburgh region
Southwestern Pennsylvania will continue to sizzle in the 90s through Friday before finally seeing some relief, according to the National Weather Service. Both Thursday and Friday could be 91 or hotter, according to NWS meteorologist Myranda Fullerton. Highs for the region could reach the 90s both days, according to forecasts...
Pennsylvania health officials warn of ticks, Lyme disease
Pennsylvania state health officials on Wednesday issued a warning reminding Pennsylvanians to protect against tick and mosquito bites. Ticks can transmit Lyme disease, which, if not treated, can cause severe symptoms that affect the heart, nervous system and joints. In 2019, Pennsylvania recorded 9,000 confirmed and probable cases of Lyme...
Former Pirates manager Clint Hurdle puts Hampton home for sale for $1.8 million
The Pirates fired manager Clint Hurdle last September after his team finished at the bottom of the NL Central with a record of 69-93. Now, the longtime baseball coach and manager has put his Pittsburgh home on the market. Hurdle, 62, who now resides in Florida, lived in the 9,120-square...
EPA approves use of Lysol disinfectant as first to kill coronavirus on surfacesVideo
The Environmental Protection Agency has given its first approval of disinfectants that kill covid-19 on non-porous surfaces. Lysol Disinfectant Spray and Lysol Disinfectant Max Cover Mist meet the EPA’s criteria for use against SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for the ongoing pandemic, based on laboratory testing that found both products kill...
Adaptive bikes, strollers, devices unlock new potential for Westmoreland County childrenVideo
Aiden Rogers beamed Tuesday morning as his mother Melissa Burke helped him into the bright green adaptive bike that is destined to become a new friend. The 10-year-old Greensburg boy, who will be a fifth grader this fall at Clairview School in Hempfield, battles multiple challenges every day. In the...
Pittsburgh researchers seek blood plasma donations as coronavirus research expands
Pittsburgh area doctors and blood banks are looking for blood plasma — and lots of it — from patients who have recovered from covid-19. Blood plasma from recovered patients is being used to treat those who are fighting the disease in Western Pennsylvania and across the country. Allegheny Health Network,...
Pittsburgh nonprofit 412 Food Rescue saves 10 million pounds of food for needy
The nonprofit 412 Food Rescue on Tuesday announced that, over the past five years, it has redirected 10 million pounds of food that would have otherwise been wasted by serving it to those in need. The nonprofit, which launched in March 2015, relies on a network of volunteer food recovery...
Pittsburgh Symphony plans more online summer programming
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra is presenting “Summer With the Symphony,” featuring six weeks of musical offerings throughout its digital platforms, all available free to the public. “While we continue to confront this pandemic together and our home stage is closed, we will bring the concert hall to you,” said Melia...
Kiddie pools hard to find as people cool off during heat wave and pandemic
With covid-19 making this the summer of “staycation,” kiddie pools have become a popular item for beating the heat. So much so that many stores are sold out, making the pools hard to come by. Sophia Benson of Harrison said she bought a plastic pool at True Value Hardware in...
Where coronavirus experts in Pittsburgh think pandemic is headed
Earlier this year, President Donald Trump called the coronavirus fight a “war” with an “invisible enemy.” While some have argued that may not be the best analogy, no one could blame the health professionals who have risen to the task of dealing with the pandemic for feeling embattled. In Southwestern...
Broadway star Nick Cordero dies from covid battle
Broadway actor Nick Cordero died on Sunday from his battle with covid-19 multiple publications reported. He was 41. “God has another angel in heaven now,” wife Amanda Kloots posted on her official Instagram account Sunday night. “My darling husband passed away this morning. He was surrounded in love by his...
Nirvana tops Pearl Jam, Chili Peppers for top spot on 105.9 The X’s countdownVideo
Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” topped the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ “Under the Bridge” and Pearl Jam’s “Jeremy” for the top spot on 105.9 The X’s July 420 countdown. Nirvana also had the most songs with 17, followed by Pearl Jam and the Stone Temple Pilots, each with 16. Spread...
Kanye West says he’s running for president in 2020
The debate stage could be a little more crowded as President Donald Trump and presumptive Democratic nominee for president Joe Biden may have to make room for musician Kanye West. The rapper posted a message on Twitter Saturday night saying he is joining the race. “We must now realize the...
Motorcycles create ‘Patriot Thunder’ as they roll through Westmoreland to honor USA, police
Well more than 100 motorcycles took part in a “Patriot Thunder” ride Saturday through portions of Westmoreland County. Organizers said the simple purpose of the free event was to “celebrate the greatest nation on earth” and honor active and fallen police officers. Organizers encouraged riders to wear red, white and...
Truck driver posts regrets about party a day before dying of coronavirus
LAKE ELSINORE, Calif. — After months of diligently isolating, truck driver Tommy Macias, 51, made one error that cost him his life. He went to a barbecue party with some friends. He didn’t know that someone who had tested positive for COVID-19, but showed no symptoms, also was there. “It...
