Paul Guggenheimer stories, Page 53
UPMC emergency medicine doctor reacts to first coronavirus death in state, dispels mythsVideo
The first death related to coronavirus has been recorded in Pennsylvania and cases continue to rise in the state. So how should citizens deal with the spread of virus as it hits home? We posed that question and others to Dr. Adam Tobias, emergency medicine physician at UMPC. In an...
Giant Eagle stores opening earlier for seniors during coronavirus pandemic
All Giant Eagle and Market District supermarkets will open an hour early on select days for customers who are 60 and older, disabled or immune-compromised, the company announced Thursday. Beginning Monday, the grocery chain said it will open its doors at 6 a.m. Monday through Wednesday. The idea is to...
Pitt part of international effort to develop covid-19 vaccine
The Oslo-based Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) is investing $4.9 million in a partnership with the University of Pittsburgh and others to develop a covid-19 vaccine. The consortium that includes Pitt is led by the Pasteur Institute in Paris and includes Themis, an Austrian bioscience company. CEPI funding will...
3 worshippers at Pittsburgh church have coronavirus, officials sayVideo
Three members of the Eastminster Presbyterian Church, including Senior Pastor Paul Roberts, have tested positive for covid-19, according to a letter sent to parishioners. The letter said Eastminster, located in the East Liberty neighborhood of Pittsburgh, is working with the Allegheny County Health Department in response to this development. Services...
Duquesne Light waiving all late fees until May 1
Duquesne Light announced Wednesday it is waiving late fees for its customers from now until at least May 1. The news follows an earlier announcement that the utility is temporarily discontinuing service shutoffs for all customers. Both initiatives are designed to assist Duquesne Light customers in their greatest time of...
Excela chief medical officer discusses coronavirus testing, protecting medical personnel, worst-case scenarioVideo
As covid-19 cases continue to increase in Western Pennsylvania, the Tribune-Review spoke with Excela Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Carol Fox about some of the questions we have about the new coronavirus. The text of this interview has been edited for length and clarity. Question: When should patients call for...
Pittsburgh doctor discusses attempts to avoid coronavirus ‘nightmare’Video
The director of the World Health Organization is calling the covid-19 pandemic the “defining global health crisis of our time.” Western Pennsylvania municipalities are entering their first week of widespread school closures and restrictions on bars, restaurants, entertainment venues, and other businesses in an effort to prevent the spread of...
PennDOT closes driver, photo license centers, extends expiration dates
All driver license centers and photo license centers in Pennsylvania are closing for two weeks, PennDOT said. Expiration dates for driver licenses, identification cards, vehicle registrations, and safety and emissions inspections will be extended due to the coronavirus outbreak. For driver licenses, photo ID cards and learner’s permits scheduled to...
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust cancels upcoming events
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust has become the latest arts entity in the city to reverse course and cancel events scheduled for this weekend because of the covid-19 situation. Friday afternoon, the Trust announced the cancellation of “The Band’s Visit” which was set to run through this weekend at the Benedum...
Pittsburgh Symphony postpones performances over coronavirus
The Pittsburgh Symphony announced Friday morning it is postponing concerts scheduled for the next two weekends, including this weekend’s BNY Mellon Grand Classics concerts, in response to the coronavirus pandemic. On Thursday, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra CEO Melia Tourangeau had said the symphony was going ahead with this weekend’s scheduled performances...
PSO and Cultural Trust set to go on this weekend, while some theaters pull back
Editor’s note: Because of the coronavirus pandemic, the Pittsburgh Symphony announced Friday morning it is postponing concerts scheduled for the next two weekends. There is an old saying in show business: “The show must go on.” And that’s what is happening in parts of Pittsburgh, at least for now. With...
Wilkinsburg closing 2 schools because of potential coronavirus exposure
Wilkinsburg School District announced Thursday it is closing Kelly Primary School and Turner Intermediate School on Friday and Monday due to a potential exposure to covid-19. Wilkinsburg Superintendent Linda J. Iverson said the district became aware that a staff member was in contact with a staff member at Colfax K-8...
New Light Congregation to host ‘The Meaning of Forgiveness’ discussion in Pittsburgh
How do survivors of a mass shooting forgive the shooter? Does it help the healing process? These are among the questions to be addressed when New Light Congregation hosts “The Meaning of Forgiveness: An Evening with Author Jennifer Berry Hawes.” The event will take place from 7 to 9 p.m....
Original ‘King Kong’ coming to Pittsburgh area theaters on Sunday
That big film star “King Kong” is coming to a big screen near you. The original movie version of the story of the giant monster premiered this week in 1933. To celebrate the occasion, Turner Classic Movies is presenting “King Kong” on Sunday in theaters around the country — including...
SouthSide Works new owners to close cinema, add office space, apartments in renovationVideo
After operating as a movie theater for nearly 20 years in the heart of the former of J&L Steel works, the SouthSide Works Cinema will soon be office space. SouthSide Works’ new owners, Somera Road Inc., a New York-based commercial real estate investment and development firm, announced plans Monday to...
Max von Sydow on film: 5 memorable roles in a stellar career
With the death of Max von Sydow on Sunday at the age of 90, the world of cinema has lost one of its most versatile screen performers. The Swedish-born von Sydow was first recognized for his early work with director Ingmar Bergman, a fellow Swede. During the course of his...
Families of killed and wounded to receive largest share of Tree of Life donations
The distribution of donated funds is underway to Tree of Life victims’ families, survivors, congregations and first responders. About $5.4 million was received by Tree of Life - Or L’Simcha congregation through April 30, 2019, and the families of those killed and those seriously wounded will receive about $3 million...
Large asteroid will zip by the Earth in April at about 20,000 mph
Earthlings looking for something to take their minds off the coronavirus now have a giant asteroid to think about. While experts say there is no cause for alarm, the asteroid was classified as a potentially hazardous object because it passes near Earth’s orbit. However, it’s not currently on NASA’s list...
Allegheny County DA urges weekend medicine cabinet cleanup
Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen A. Zappala Jr. is encouraging residents to clean out their medicine cabinets this weekend to coincide with changing their clocks. “The beginning of daylight saving time is the perfect time for people to identify unused or expired prescription and over-the-counter medications in their homes, medications...
Pittsburgh group provides cleaning equipment for coronavirus protection
With the anticipated arrival of the coronavirus in Western Pennsylvania, businesses and families are looking for ways to keep employees and loved ones safe. A group called Women for a Healthy Environment wants to help. The group, based in Pittsburgh, addresses environmental concerns that impact public health. It has developed...
Netflix donates to Project Prom gown giveaway in Allegheny County
Some lucky young ladies could find themselves attending the prom in a gown worn in a movie. The producers of “Sweet Girl,” a Netflix movie filmed in Pittsburgh, donated 150 dresses leftover from a gala scene in the film to the annual Project Prom giveaway. The Allegheny County Department of...
Nellie Bly figure will land at Pittsburgh airport
A pioneering female journalist from Western Pennsylvania will take her place next to a former president and a football hero at Pittsburgh International Airport. A figure of Nellie Bly will occupy a spot next to two other icons with ties to the area, George Washington and Steelers legend Franco Harris....
Experts recommend approaches to discussing coronavirus with kids
It’s not easy for parents to talk to children about many things, and coronavirus is quickly becoming an unavoidable topic. The challenge is finding the middle ground between giving kids good information and giving them reason to be concerned, according to several child psychologists who spoke to the Tribune-Review. So,...
Pitt, Edinboro cancel study abroad programs
The University of Pittsburgh said Tuesday it has canceled all university-sponsored travel study programs over spring break that require air travel because of the spread of coronavirus. The decision affects study abroad and study away programs. Pitt also is requiring students studying abroad in France, Germany and Spain to return...
City Theatre in Pittsburgh announces 2020-21 season
Pittsburgh’s City Theatre, based on the South Side, prides itself on introducing cutting-edge new works. In keeping with that tradition, the company announced a 2020-21 season filled with bold new plays. The season opens Sept. 19 with “Frankenstein” by Emmy Award-winning performance collective Manuel Cinema, described as “a new take...
