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Pittsburgh suspends parking meter enforcement, announces other changes
The Pittsburgh Parking Authority is suspending parking meter enforcement as the city moves to further curtail interactions between employees and the public. The Mayor’s Office on Wednesday updated Pittsburgh’s emergency response to the coronavirus pandemic. “The City of Pittsburgh is committed to fully serving its residents throughout this outbreak, and...
Over 100 new charges filed against W.Pa. doctor accused of exchanging drugs for sex
More charges have been filed against a former family physician with offices in Fayette and Westmoreland counties who was indicted last fall on charges of exchanging opioid medication for sexual favors from patients. Federal prosecutors have filed more than 130 new charges against Emilio Ramon Navarro, 58, of Coal Center,...
3 worshippers at Pittsburgh church have coronavirus, officials sayVideo
Three members of the Eastminster Presbyterian Church, including Senior Pastor Paul Roberts, have tested positive for covid-19, according to a letter sent to parishioners. The letter said Eastminster, located in the East Liberty neighborhood of Pittsburgh, is working with the Allegheny County Health Department in response to this development. Services...
Westmoreland, Monroeville malls remain open as others around Western Pa. close
While several malls across the region shutter in response to the growing threat of the coronavirus, Westmoreland and Monroeville malls for now remain open, keeping their hours unchanged. Despite the decision to remain open, just over 20 stores were dark Wednesday in Westmoreland Mall, with signs posted that they are...
Shell suspends work on multibillion-dollar cracker plant in Beaver CountyVideo
Shell Chemicals said Wednesday it will temporarily halt its multibillion-dollar project to build an ethane cracker plant in Beaver County because of coronavirus concerns. The company then plans to gradually ramp work back up at the sprawling site where about 8,000 people have been working. “The decision to pause was...
Penn State postpones commencement ceremonies
Penn State University announced Wednesday that it is postponing all spring commencement ceremonies. The university said that it is taking the precaution in order to fight the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. The school is exploring other options for celebrating the achievements of their students, according to a statement. The...
Duquesne Light waiving all late fees until May 1
Duquesne Light announced Wednesday it is waiving late fees for its customers from now until at least May 1. The news follows an earlier announcement that the utility is temporarily discontinuing service shutoffs for all customers. Both initiatives are designed to assist Duquesne Light customers in their greatest time of...
Stocks drop on Wall Street despite promises of coronavirus aid
NEW YORK — Stocks are falling sharply on Wall Street in early trading as fears spread that the coronavirus is causing a global recession. The Dow Jones industrials fell 1,100 points, or 5%, in the first few minutes of trading Wednesday. European markets are also down a similar amount and...
1st death related to coronavirus reported in PennsylvaniaVideo
The first death related to coronavirus was recorded in Pennsylvania on Wednesday as cases increased sharply in the state. The patient was an adult from Northampton County and was being treated at a hospital, according to the state Department of Health. No further details were available. In a brief, live-streamed...
First of 4 AHN drive-up coronavirus test sites opens in PineVideo
The first of four Allegheny Health Network drive-up coronavirus test sites opened Wednesday in Pine, and three more should be operational by the end of the week, officials said. The first to be up and running is in the parking garage adjacent to AHN’s Wexford Health + Wellness Pavilion. The...
This year’s spring is earliest in over a century
Back in February (remember those carefree days?), Punxsutawney Phil predicted an early spring. What many didn’t realize: His prediction was foolproof — no matter what happened with the weather. This year’s vernal equinox will arrive at 11:50 p.m. March 19 — the earliest “first day of spring” any of us...
Coronavirus by the numbers: The number of cases locally, nationally and globally
The death toll in the United States as a result of the coronavirus reached at least 1,046 Thursday, according to the Johns Hopkins University & Medicine Coronavirus Resource Center. More than 69,000 people in the country have been infected by covid-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus. More than 22,000...
Trump says U.S., Canada agree to close border to ‘non-essential traffic’
WASHINGTON — The U.S. and Canada have agreed to temporarily close their shared border to nonessential travel, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday as the two nations work to stem the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. Both countries are eager to choke off the spread of the virus but also maintain...
Mad Mex runs out of Gobbleritos brought back as coronavirus comfort foodVideo
Mad Mex brought back its renowned Gobblerito on Wednesday to add a bit of comfort to these tumultuous times, but at least one location ran out before the dinner rush. “We’re working on stocking up for tomorrow,” read a post on the Shadyside location’s Facebook page. “Thank you so much....
Trump asks lawmakers for $46B more to battle coronavirus
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has sent lawmakers a $46 billion emergency funding request to help the government fight the coronavirus and to reverse cuts proposed just last month to the Centers for Disease Control, the front-line agency in fighting the battle. The huge request, delivered overnight, would deliver more...
Allegheny, Westmoreland groups offer help to region’s small businesses during tough time
For small businesses concerned about the economic impact of the coronavirus, help is on the way. Several organizations in southwestern Pennsylvania said they plan to offer resources for small and medium-sized business affected by the coronavirus fallout, including those impacted by Gov. Tom Wolf’s order to close “nonessential” businesses. The...
Pittsburgh Public Schools halts Langley lunch distribution after worker exposed to presumed covid-19 case
Pittsburgh Public Schools said early Wednesday that lunch distribution at Langley in the city’s West End has been discontinued after reports that a staff member was exposed to a presumptive positive case of covid-19. Grab-and-go meals will instead be available at Emanuel United Methodist Church, 825 Lorenz Avenue, also in...
Pennsylvania primary could be postponed due to coronavirus, though law remains murky
With presidential primaries on hold because of public health concerns in Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland and Ohio, Pennsylvania’s primary scheduled for April 28 could well be the next postponed because of the coronavirus. As voters undeterred by the threat of exposure cast ballots Tuesday in special elections in three Pennsylvania...
Excela chief medical officer discusses coronavirus testing, protecting medical personnel, worst-case scenarioVideo
As covid-19 cases continue to increase in Western Pennsylvania, the Tribune-Review spoke with Excela Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Carol Fox about some of the questions we have about the new coronavirus. The text of this interview has been edited for length and clarity. Question: When should patients call for...
With 3 more victories, Biden pulls further away from Sanders
WASHINGTON — Joe Biden swept to victory in Florida, Illinois and Arizona on Tuesday, increasingly pulling away with a Democratic presidential primary upended by the coronavirus and building pressure on Bernie Sanders to abandon his campaign. The former vice president’s third big night in as many weeks came amid tremendous...
Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh orders parishes to cancel fish fries
Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh officials have ordered parishes to cease all fish fries to help combat the coronavirus outbreak. “As a clarification of a previous announcement regarding the cancellation of all parish activities in the Diocese of Pittsburgh, fish fries and the Stations of the Cross are to be cancelled...
Republican Eric Davanzo poised to claim House 58th District special election
A Republican will continue to represent the state House 58th District. Eric Davanzo, 43, of South Huntingdon won a special election to fill the seat left vacant by the January resignation of Republican Justin Walsh. With all 66 precincts reporting, Davanzo received 52% of the vote. Democrat Robert Prah Jr....
Health official: 40% to 60% of Allegheny County adults could get infected with covid-19Video
Forty percent to 60% of Western Pennsylvanian adults could get infected with covid-19 before the coronavirus pandemic winds down, Allegheny County Health Director Dr. Debra Bogen said Tuesday. “Most people who get the virus will actually do fine,” Bogen said. “The whole point of everything we are doing is to...
Stocks jump after Trump promises to ‘go big’ on virus aid
NEW YORK — Stocks rallied Tuesday as President Donald Trump promised he’s “going big” with plans to prop up the staggering economy through the coronavirus outbreak. Besides the White House’s proposal, which could approach $1 trillion, the Federal Reserve also announced its latest emergency move to get markets running more...
Zappala: DA’s Office won’t oppose release of nonviolent inmates at high risk for coronavirus
The Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office won’t opposed the release of nonviolent inmates deemed to be at high risk of contracting the coronavirus from the Allegheny County Jail in Pittsburgh, a spokesman for the office said . Mike Manko, spokesman for District Attorney Stephen A. Zappala Jr., said his office...
