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Signs of the time: Business marquees, windows offer message of hope, unity during coronavirus pandemic

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A simple message on the marquee at the Byham Theater — “This Is Just Intermission” — Tuesday, March 24, in the Cultural District in Downtown Pittsburgh.
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A message on the windows of Braddock’s Brasserie, Tuesday, March 24, in Downtown Pittsburgh’s Cultural District.
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A message on the doors of Copper Kettle Brewing, Tuesday, March 24, in Pittsburgh’s Greenfield neighborhood.
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Oaks Theater in Oakmont display.
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The Blind Pig in New Kensington
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Denny’s Manager Shayne Jendrey, of the New Kensington location on Tarentum Bridge Road, writes OPEN on the windows, informing passing motorists on Monday, March 23. Denny’s will waive delivery fees and orders can be placed for pickup as well.
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The Panera on Freedom Road in Cranberry is open during the lunchtime hour despite a near-empty parking lot, Tuesday, March 24.
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Christopher Horner | Tribune-Review
Signs at the Eat’n Park on McKnight Road in Ross alert customers that the restaurant is open for takeout, Tuesday, March 24.
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Windows in Hough’s Tap Room and Brewpub in Pittsburgh’s Greenfield neighborhood alert customers that it is takeout only, but to “stay strong,” Tuesday, March 24.
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Rite Aid in Lower Burrell
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Kiski Kar Wash in Leechburg
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A sign on a door along East Carson Street in the Southside reads “Please Wash Your Hands #coronapocalypse” on Wednesday, March 25, 2020.
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Thomas Tours along Tarentum Bridge Road New Kensington.
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Eat N Park in Natrona Heights.
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New Kensington Floral shop along Freeport Road in New Kensington.

Call them signs of the time.

A wide range of businesses are closed under Gov. Tom Wolf’s order in reaction to the coronavirus pandemic. Many are advertising something different these days on their marquees and windows: messages of hope and unity.

TribLIVE photographers captured images from across the region. Some messages inspired a smile, others a spirit of resolve.

At the Carbella clothing store in Oakmont, their windows held an expression of a positive message.

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Carabella clothing in Oakmont

“Kindess, Patience, Love, Enthusiasm, and a Positive Attiude. Don’t want to catch it from others. Be the Carrier.”

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Louis B. Ruediger | Tribune-Review
Carabella clothing in Oakmont
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Louis B. Ruediger | Tribune-Review
Carabella clothing in Oakmont.

The attached photo gallery shows some of our favorites.

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