Questions Surround Exemptions To Pennsylvania's Mask Mandate In Schools
There's a lot of questions just a day after the state's mask mandate went into effect for schools across the commonwealth.
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There's a lot of questions just a day after the state's mask mandate went into effect for schools across the commonwealth.
UPMC is warning that the delta variant is taking aim at unvaccinated people.
Hospitals continue to see the effects of a surge in COVID-19 cases in the Pittsburgh region.
About 11 times more children too young to be vaccinated got COVID-19 in August compared to June, Allegheny County Health Director Dr. Debra Bogen said Wednesday.
From the high school to the middle school, parents in the Franklin Regional School District made sure their message was heard: "our children, our choice."
The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 4,391 new coronavirus cases and 38 additional deaths.
The Allegheny County Health Department is reporting 450 new COVID-19 cases and 19 additional deaths.
A Canon-McMillan school board meeting was cut short because some people refused to wear masks.
The FDA may need more time to approve COVID-19 booster shots, specifically for Moderna.
COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in Pennsylvania are continuing the rise.
With over 100 people in quarantine, the Allegheny Clarion Valley School District will learn remotely on Wednesday.
Mission Of Mercy Pittsburgh is returning in October and requiring all volunteers and patients to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
The CDC said it is not an anti-viral drug and could be dangerous when not used properly.
Health officials say anyone who attended the Oak Leaf Festival in West Virginia should get tested for the coronavirus.
A group of students outside of Greater Latrobe Senior High School are protesting Pennsylvania's mask mandate for students and teachers.
The Allegheny County Health Department is reporting 245 new COVID-19 cases and one additional death.
The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 12,998 new coronavirus cases and 56 additional deaths over the past four days.
A new mask mandate takes in effect in Pennsylvania today, aimed at controlling the spread of COVID-19 among children in schools.
Starting today, students at Highlands Middle School will be utilizing remote learning due to a rise in COVID-19 cases.
The coronavirus didn't upend some popular events in Pittsburgh this Labor Day weekend.
In an effort to keep schools from shutting down due to COVID-19, a statewide mask mandate in all Pennsylvania schools will go into effect this week.
The Allegheny County Health Department is reporting 912 new COVID-19 cases and one additional death over the past 72 hours.
Row House Cinema in Lawrenceville has reopened to the public but is requiring proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test.
If you plan on visiting The Frick Pittsburgh, also plan bringing your vaccine card or the results of a negative test for COVID-19.
COVID-19 cases are rising, especially in kids, as students return to school.
The New York Mets routed the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-1 on Sunday afternoon.
Usually held on Friday to echo the high school football tradition, the Steelers moved the practice to Saturday this year in Latrobe.
Charges are filed against a man police say shot a 17-year-old last month in Duquesne.
Brett Wilson is a rare case, having beaten cancer twice; now her nonprofit helps families in the fight.
Sunday will be hot with lower humidity, but storms are on the horizon on Monday.
The New York Mets routed the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-1 on Sunday afternoon.
Mercedes Southard's remains were found nearly six months after she was reported missing in Ohio.
Kyle Slaymaker, a self-proclaimed life coach with a "spanking fetish," was found guilty of child sexual abuse, authorities said.
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Usually held on Friday to echo the high school football tradition, the Steelers moved the practice to Saturday this year in Latrobe.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer questions during testimony before the committee last week.
Part of the state budget calls for $20 million to go to main street development in communities.
On Saturday, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke with Mr. Trump and cautioned him against conducting a fresh round of strikes on Iran, CBS News learned.
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.
While the importance of the family support system is timeless, a new study found it creates financial stressors for all involved.
The store will be located at the North Hills Village shopping center along McKnight Road.
The number of people who are food insecure is rising, and experts have said that it is only going to get worse.
Just when it looked like relief was heading our way at the gas pump, prices could spike once again in Pittsburgh.
A Westmoreland County family said having a secret room is not as cool as it sounds, after finding a large void under their garage built by Ryan Homes
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Whisker Wonderland is bringing a cuteness overload and sharing their story with us. This may be your sign to become a cat parent!
Daisy is in Washington County to show us why this world-class baseball event remains so special to the community.
Jimmy Big Muscles is back in the PTL kitchen to bring the ocean's freshness all the way to Pittsburgh.
Boaz is turning up the heat at Pittsburgh’s one-of-a-kind Celtic Fire Festival!
A community in Butler County said repeated boil water advisories have them uneasy about their water quality.
An investigation into alleged theft at the North Versailles tax collector's office is underway.
Nearly five months into a major road construction project in Beaver County, several small business owners say they are struggling to keep customers coming through the door.
Opposition to a data center at the back end of an industrial park is growing among residents of Hanover Township, Washington County.
A small community in Fayette County is pushing for answers after finding what appears to be raw sewage spilling into the woods.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Doctors are finding they are faced with questions about health advice from social media, but they caution that you can't always trust what you find.
August 1 is PA Donor Day, a day to bring awareness to organ donation and the countless lives it can save.
Chris Deluzio and Ro Khanna met with nurses at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital in Pittsburgh as the healthcare workers push for a new deal.
Allegheny County has nearly three dozen cases of cyclosporiasis resulting in two hospitalizations.
The New York Mets routed the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-1 on Sunday afternoon.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Usually held on Friday to echo the high school football tradition, the Steelers moved the practice to Saturday this year in Latrobe.
Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the New York Mets 9-0 on Saturday night to end a four-game skid.
Part of the state budget calls for $20 million to go to main street development in communities.
Amtrak is adding a second trip from Pittsburgh to New York later this year, officials said during a public board meeting.
Attention is brewing around a proposed variance for Bethel Bakery to expand its parking.
The organizers of a plan aimed at making Pittsburgh's South Side safer are standing by their efforts.
Data center projects are on municipal drawing boards across the Pittsburgh region, and public opposition is growing.
The popular vocal quintet Pentatonix is returning to Pittsburgh this holiday season.
Joe Manganiello says even when he spent 25 years living in Los Angeles, he always considered Pittsburgh home.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Dave Matthews stopped by a Pittsburgh restaurant before his show at Star Lake on Friday night.
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
Charges have been filed against a man police say shot a 17-year-old last month in Duquesne, Allegheny County. KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer reports.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Trey Fulbright's forecast!
Brett Wilson is a rare case, having beaten cancer twice; now her nonprofit helps families in the fight. Megan Shinn shares her work in the KD Sunday Spotlight.
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Mary Ours’s forecast!
Steeler Nation made their way out to Latrobe on Saturday for the team's annual nighttime practice. For many fans, the practice presents their only opportunity to check out training camp. KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer has more.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
