Here are some of the top stories for the week of Jan. 18:

• Biden takes the helm as president

Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th president of the United States, calling for unity and declaring a victory for democracy.

He took his oath at the U.S. Capitol which two weeks before was under siege by insurrectionists who opposed the results of the election.

Kamala Harris was sworn in as vice president, marking several firsts in the country’s history. She is the first woman, Black and Asian American to hold the office.

• Residents 65 and older eligible for vaccine but supplies are low

Residents 65 and older will be prioritized for the covid-19 vaccine, though many providers say supply of the vaccine is critically low.

Cindy Findley, deputy secretary of Health and head of the state’s covid-19 vaccine task force, said there are more than 3.5 million Pennsylvanians eligible to be vaccinated in Phase 1A of the state’s plan.

• Pittsburgh artist tapped for MLK Jr Google Doodle

Wilkinsburg resident Noa Denmon was chosen to create the Google Doodle to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr Day.

The doodle compares the civil rights movement to what it looked like in the 1960s, according to the 25-year old artist.

• Irwin tries to fix traffic snag at Dunkin’

Some people who stop for a morning cup of coffee at Dunkin’ Donuts in Irwin are paying a steep price.

When they exit the restaurant, they make a left turn to the westbound lanes of Route 30 — despite a sign that reads “No Left Turn.”

Police have upped patrols in the area to thwart accidents.

• 8 Kings restaurants on the market

There are eight Kings Family Restaurant locations on the market across the region.

Some of the sites up for sale include Allegheny Township, Kittanning and Monroeville. There are no plans to close any of the locations, company officials said.

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