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Joined July 2010
Born November 27

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    will continue to deliver essential public services to residents throughout the response to the COVID-19 pandemic, though starting today some services will be curtailed to protect employee and resident health.

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    Today, the Administration strongly urged non-essential businesses across PA to close for at least 14 days to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Learn more about this guidance to protect employees, customers, and suppliers.

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  3. President Judge Clark has declared a judicial emergency in the Fifth Judicial District ( & ). This Order is subject to modification as the situation develops. Hearings are postponed. Orders of eviction are stayed. FULL DETAILS:

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    Like : "Neither snow, nor rain, nor heat, nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds." Environmental Services will keep clean during these difficult times. Service may be delayed. More:

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    workers affected by may be eligible for + workers’ compensation benefits. 👩‍💻Skip the wait + apply online! Learn more ➡️

    left text: UC Benefit Eligibility + COVID-19
right text:  You may be eligible if:
 Your employer temporarily closes or goes out of business because of COVID-19

Your employer reduces your hours because of COVID-19

You have been told not to work because your employer feels you might get or spread COVID-19

You have been told to quarantine or self-isolate or live/work in a county under government-recommended mitigate
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  6. Neighbors may be experiencing fear, anxiety, stress or loneliness. You are not alone. Remote human service resources are available as recommended by .

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  7. Tonight, ordered all restaurants & bars to close their dine-in facilities at 12:01 AM on Monday, March 16 in & 4 other counties for 14 days. Carry-out, delivery, & drive-through may continue.

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  8. , following protocols announced this evening by the , is now prohibiting all public gatherings of 50 or more people, to help stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

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    News Release: District Activates Comprehensive Emergency Response Plan Details Operations amid 10-Day Closure Following the sudden closure of all schools across the Commonwealth, swiftly activated a Comprehensive Emergency Response Plan.

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  10. ICYMI: Beginning tomorrow, all 54 Pittsburgh Public Schools will have Grab & Go meals for students that depend on school breakfast & lunch. Thank you to the School District of for taking this step during difficult times. details:

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    St. Patrick’s Day Roundup: A employee was uninjured when he was struck by a vehicle on the South Side, and 6 people were arrested during celebrations. Crowds were smaller than normal, likely due to COVID-19 concerns.

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  13. As we move into the evening hours, ’s Department of will be strictly enforcing occupancy maximums.

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  14. Today, & announced the first two positive cases of COVID-19. Both are residents. Release from ’s office: Yesterday, Mayor declared a State of Emergency. More:

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  15. At 2 P.M. , , , & officials will host a press conference on the first COVID-19 cases in the County. You can watch live on the Facebook page.

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    UPDATE: Out of an abundance of caution, Phipps Conservatory and Phipps Garden Center will be closed beginning Sat., March 14 through at least Fri., March 27. Stay tuned to our website for further updates, and thank you for your support of Phipps:

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    UPMC Ready to Test for ; First Collection Site Opens

    UPMC has developed a test for the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 — the virus that causes COVID-19 — and will use this test to diagnose select, symptomatic cases. The health system plans to rapidly increase capacity at its central laboratory and, if there is a need, could test hundreds of patients per week in the near future, filling a critical gap before other commercial tests come online.
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  18. The Mayor today declared a State of Emergency in alongside an Executive Order. This comes alongside City & private utilities alleviating pressure with a moratorium on shut-offs, evictions, & small business assistance. Full details:

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  19. Update: from : All 54 Pittsburgh Public School locations will have Grab and Go meals available for students that depend on their school breakfast and lunch program. Details and more PPS news at

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  20. Mayor William Peduto today declared a State of Emergency in and signed an Executive Order prohibiting all public gatherings of more than 250 people, effective 9 A.M. Monday.

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