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June 28, 2021 | 7:48 AM

Pennsylvania officially lifts indoor face mask mandate

The CDC requires individuals to wear a mask on planes, buses, trains, and other forms of public transit. People should also continue to follow mask guidance at workplaces, businesses, long-term care facilities, hospitals, prisons, and homeless shelters.
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April 28, 2021 | 4:27 AM

‘Move over law’ requires motorists in Pennsylvania to steer clear of emergency responders

Fines for a first offense increase from $250 to $500. That jumps to $1,000 for a second offense.

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February 17, 2021 | 3:02 PM

Symptoms aren’t just ‘in people’s heads’: Clinic helps COVID-19 long-haulers recover

More than 200 people have been treated at the UPMC Post COVID-19 Recovery Clinic since it opened last year.

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February 6, 2020 | 2:17 PM

Movie making helps boost Pittsburgh businesses

January is typically a slow month for Pittsburgh Smokehouse owner Andy Wincko, but this year he said business was good thanks in part to the film industry. 

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January 24, 2020 | 5:13 AM

New Pittsburgh business incubator supports Latino entrepreneurs

The executive director says setting up a small business can be challenging for Latino entrepreneurs who aren't native English speakers.
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November 26, 2019 | 5:23 PM

Politics, tariffs and a late Thanksgiving could put a damper on holiday sales

Shoppers have only 26 days between Thanksgiving and Christmas to snag their seasonal wares.

By Maria Scapellato/WESA
October 31, 2019 | 8:36 AM

FBI Pittsburgh says cyber attacks are up in Pennsylvania

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