By: KDKA-TV News Staff PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The National Weather Service has issued a freeze watch ahead of expected freezing temperatures on Wednesday night into Thursday morning. The watch will go into effect at 1:00 a.m. on Thursday and will remain in place until 10:00 a.m. The watch includes most of Southwestern Pennsylvania, parts of West Virginia, and parts of Southern Ohio. With the possibility of subfreezing temperatures Wednesday night/Thursday morning, a Freeze Watch has been issued in areas where the growing season has started. Protect those tender plants! pic.twitter.com/dFq0lhecnG — NWS Pittsburgh (@NWSPittsburgh) April 20, 2021 With freezing conditions being possible, tender plants should be protected from the cold. The NWS also says that exposed outdoor pipes should be drained, wrapped, or allowed to drip slowly. Stay with the KDKA Weather team for the latest forecast and weather alerts. WEATHER LINKS: Current Conditions | School … [Read more...] about Freeze Watch Issued For Southwestern Pa. Region Ahead Of Dropping Temperatures
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Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin Signs 3-Year Contract Extension
By: KDKA-TV News Staff PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has signed a contract extension with the team that will keep him in Pittsburgh for three more years. READ MORE: Freeze Watch Issued For Southwestern Pa. Region Ahead Of Dropping Temperatures The team announced the news Tuesday morning. The contract extension will keep Tomlin with the organization through the 2024 season. We have signed Coach Mike Tomlin to a three-year contract extension. — Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) April 20, 2021 READ MORE: Earth Week 2021: Pittsburgh-Area Activities You Can Take Part In “I am pleased to announce we have extended Mike Tomlin’s contract through the 2024 season,” said Steelers President Art Rooney II. “Mike is one of the most successful head coaches in the National Football League, and we are confident in his leadership to continue to lead our team as we work to win another championship.” “I am extremely grateful for this contract extension and … [Read more...] about Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin Signs 3-Year Contract Extension
Earth Week 2021: Pittsburgh-Area Activities You Can Take Part In
By: KDKA-TV News Staff PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — If you’re looking for activities you can take part in to participate in to celebrate Earth Day this year, you’ve come to the right place. Below is a list of activities and events taking place across the Pittsburgh area. April 21 Earth Day Park Rangers Explorer Program 745 Greenfield Avenue from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Meet at the Magee Rec Center playground for an opportunity to explore nature in your local park. Kicking off Earthweek Celebration at the Carnegie Science Center 1 Allegheny Avenue from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Free to visit. A Beatles Anthology laser show will be held from 1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Click here for more information. April 22 North Hills Community Garden Rosalinda Sauro Sirianni Memorial Garden 119 Davis Avenue in Bellevue from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Kid-friendly activities include making pollinator seed balls, touring the garden, story-time, scavenger hunts, and more. Bethel … [Read more...] about Earth Week 2021: Pittsburgh-Area Activities You Can Take Part In
Allegheny Health Network Holding Mass COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic At Pittsburgh Mills Mall
By: KDKA-TV News Staff PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Allegheny Health Network is hosting a COVID-19 vaccine clinic Tuesday at the Pittsburgh Mills Mall. The clinic is taking place at the former Sears Grand store. Up to 7,000 people will receive the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine. AHN is taking appointments, and now say that they will accept walk-ins from 1-4 p.m. We're accepting walk-ins at today's COVID-19 clinic at Pittsburgh Mills from 1-4 p.m. The clinic is taking place in the former Sears Grand store at the mall. Appointments are also available: https://t.co/USB6fCOtx2 pic.twitter.com/rHeg2nelMt — AHN (@AHNtoday) April 20, 2021 The clinic opened at 8 a.m. To access AHN’s online scheduling tool to make an appointment, click here. … [Read more...] about Allegheny Health Network Holding Mass COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic At Pittsburgh Mills Mall
COVID-19 In Pittsburgh: Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Reports 389 New Coronavirus Cases, Increasing County Total To 94,501
By: KDKA-TV News Staff PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Allegheny County Health Department is reporting 389 new Coronavirus cases and three additional deaths. Of the newly reported cases, the Health Department says 234 are confirmed and 155 are probable cases. The Health Department says new cases range in age from three months to 94 years with a median age of 29 years. There have been 6,490 total hospitalizations and 94,501 total coronavirus cases in Allegheny County since the pandemic started. The county-wide death toll stands at 1,837. More information on the Coronavirus pandemic: CDC Coronavirus Information CDC Global Map of Confirmed COVID-19 Cases Pennsylvania Department of Health Information Allegheny County Health Department Information … [Read more...] about COVID-19 In Pittsburgh: Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Reports 389 New Coronavirus Cases, Increasing County Total To 94,501