Here are some of the top stories from the week of May 18:
Gov. Tom Wolf made it possible for people to buy alcoholic drinks-to-go. Bars and restaurants can sell cocktails during the coronavirus-related shutdown, easing some financial struggles for business owners.
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• Mark Cuban negotiating to buy “The O” hot dog shop.
Mt. Lebanon native and TV star Mark Cuban is trying to purchase The Original Hot Dog Shop in Oakland. The Dallas Mavericks owner said he would like to resurrect the Pittsburgh hot spot.
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• Lower Hill project back on track.
The Pittsburgh Penguins are back on board with a project to redevelop the Lower Hill District. The deal was briefly derailed before getting the go-ahead by the Urban Redevelopment Authority this week.
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• Penn Hills gym opens, defies Yellow Phase orders.
Gym owner Monty Webb said he considers exercise and fitness essential operations and decided to reopen his Penn Hills facility, despite the state’s order to remain closed in the Yellow Phase.
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• Catholic Masses begin to reopen.
Churches in the Catholic Dioceses of Pittsburgh and Greensburg are expected to start hosting Masses on June 1. Social distancing will be enforced.
Other events, like weddings and baptisms, can be held with groups of less than 25 people.
