How to get a head start on summer reading | Books and Beyond
We learned about some ways to kick-start your summer reading today with the Allegheny County Library Association!
We learned about some ways to kick-start your summer reading today with the Allegheny County Library Association!
We're unveiling our April Books & Beyond Book of the Month, and Katie O'Malley is checking out the Allegheny County Library Association's Mobile Services vehicle.
To celebrate National Reading Month, we had on Christine McIntosh and Annie McGaughey. We talked about developing that passion for reading at home and how it can continue at the library.
In this edition of Books and Beyond, Lila and Heather dove into "Heart String" by Brooke Boynton-Hughes. Daisy Jade also stopped by the Dormont Public Library and the Community Library of Castle Shannon to learn more about turning a trip to the library into an adventure.
Heather and Lila read the book of the month, Owl Moon, and we learned more about a program that's helping local libraries, called Social Work in Libraries.
Books are always such a great gift. We showed you how to nail down a winner for every age! We also introduced our PTL Book of the Month, Chirri and Chira The Snowy Day.
Lila, Heather Abraham's daughter, and grandma Beverly introduce us to the November Books & Beyond Book of the Month, called "When Grandma Gives You a Lemon Tree." Plus, Boaz Frankel visits the Plum Borough Community Library to find out how your library card works online too.
PTL's Heather Abraham introduces the Books & Beyond Book of the Month for October - called "Creepy Pair of Underwear. Then talks with Allegheny County Library Association representatives about National Friends of the Library Week.
PTL's Heather Abraham and her daughter, Lila, introduce us to the book of the month. Then, Boaz Frankel heads to South Park Township Library to learn more about Love Your Library Month.
PTL's Heather Abraham and Lila introduce the new Book of the Month, called "This Is A School." Then, Boaz Frankel visits the Avalon Public Library to learn more about a fun roadtrip program that takes families to all of Allegheny County's public libraries.
PTL's Heather Abraham and her son, Rocco, introduce the Book of the Month, "Summertime." We also go along on a StoryWalk presented by the Bridgeville Public Library.
This week's Books & Beyond Book of the Month is "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart. Host Heather Abraham sits down with some local librarians from the Allegheny County Library Association for some summer reading recommendations for kids!
PTL's Heather Abraham unveils the Books & Beyond Book of the Month, and then visits Millie's Homemade Ice Cream headquarters to find out more about a sweet summer reading program!
Introducing this month's book pick from the Allegheny County Library Association, "Night Walk to the Sea: A Story about Rachel Carson, Earth's Protector." Plus, Carrie Lane joins us with some ways to help your kids love reading.
We visit the Monroeville Public Library to find out how the Allegheny County libraries are all interconnected. Plus, this month's book pick for kids!
March 2 is National Read Across America Day.
In this Books & Beyond, we're debuting February's book, Love Monster. Plus, Allegheny County Library Association's Carrie Lane shows us some of the cool stuff you can check out of the library - it's not just books!
This month's books for young adult readers are companion novels - "Blackout" and "Whiteout." Plus, PTL's Heather Abraham finds out how the Allegheny County Library Association's bookmobile services are helping life-long readers.
PTL's Heather Abraham visits Spark Books in Aspinwall to find out how their relationship with the Allegheny County Library Association is impacting children around the area.
Heather and Lila introduce our next Book of the Month - "Farmhouse." We also sit down with representatives from the Baldwin and Whitehall libraries to learn more about the importance of reading to your children from the very start.
We're talking with Carrie Lowery, the Youth Services Specialist at the Bridgeville and South Fayette Libraries, about how local libraries are on a mission to make everyone feel included.
We're chatting with Amy Anderson, of the Allegheny County Library Association, and Karen Emmerich, of the Buncher Foundation, about their vital partnership and the Love Your Library campaign.
Allegheny County Library Association's Carrie Lane is here to show us all the other interesting and educational items you can check out of the library. It's way more than just books!
This month's Books & Beyond featured book is "And Then Come Summer." Plus, we're learning more about the Allegheny County Library Association's summer programs for kids.
School's out, but there's something that can keep kids playing outside while still learning at the same time.
The water main project is expected to be concluded in the summer of 2025.
On Today's Show: Hickory Hearth Highlands, Beers of the Burgh and more!
President Biden is expected to issue a long-anticipated executive order as early as Tuesday to partially shut down asylum processing along the U.S.-Mexico border.
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The weather pattern for the Pittsburgh area over the next two weeks looks to be fairly cool.
The water main project is expected to be concluded in the summer of 2025.
President Biden is expected to issue a long-anticipated executive order as early as Tuesday to partially shut down asylum processing along the U.S.-Mexico border.
The weather pattern for the Pittsburgh area over the next two weeks looks to be fairly cool.
Hunter Biden faces three felony charges related to his purchase and possession of a gun while he was a drug user.
Pittsburgh Public Schools students at 39 facilities will learn remotely on Tuesday because of the heat.
President Biden is expected to issue a long-anticipated executive order as early as Tuesday to partially shut down asylum processing along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Hunter Biden faces three felony charges related to his purchase and possession of a gun while he was a drug user.
While in office, Trump took issue with the social media app being controlled by a China-based parent company, trying unsuccessfully to ban the app in the U.S. with an executive order.
Being found guilty of 34 felony counts would normally mark the end of someone's political prospects. But this week's conviction is not stopping Trump (who has built his career, and brand, on grievances) from running for another term in the White House.
While every part of Pennsylvania will play a role in deciding which presidential candidate wins the commonwealth, this region is a key target for both Joe Biden and Donald Trump.
It's been 10 years since the recall of Takata airbags and still thousands of drivers have not addressed the issue.
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Some of the discounted items include burgers, hot dogs, and other cookout-related items.
The new standards could save Pennsylvanians money on fuel, repairs, and other travel costs.
Many will be hitting the road this weekend and gas prices have been ticking up. Why is that and can we expect savings any time soon?
David Highfield and Heather Abraham talk about all the latest goings on and preview what's to come on today's show.
Happy birthday to Pittsburgh Today Live executive producer Krista Kelley!
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
Dena Stanley, the co-founder and executive director of Pittsburgh Pride, stopped by to give us a preview of the Pittsburgh Pride and March Parade.
We got a preview of what's going on at the Strand Theater in Zelienople this weekend with a Jimmy Buffet classic!
A North Hills woman says a pipe that doesn't belong to her is causing a backyard landslide and flooding out of her home.
A Butler County man says Verizon wants to build a cell phone tower steps away from his front door. He's trying to stop them.
The Gainey administration has denied the city's controller's demand for information about the payments.
Uniontown PD has 20 officers in their department and said they are constantly training with their weapons.
A Pittsburgh woman who has never been to Philadelphia got a traffic ticket for running a red light there.
The affiliation between Washington Health System and UPMC became official on Saturday.
Rising whooping cough cases are raising health concerns nationwide, including in Pennsylvania.
Mosquitoes collected in Pittsburgh's Garfield neighborhood tested positive for West Nile virus.
Two local nursing homes will soon close, but both say the reason is preventable.
The Allegheny County Health Department has reported a total of ten cases.
The Toronto Blue Jays beat the Pirates 5-4 on Sunday.
The Pittsburgh Pirates snapped a nine-game losing streak against Toronto by beating the Blue Jays 8-1 on Saturday.
Vinicius Junior scored in the 83rd minute at Wembley Stadium to seal a record-extending 15th European Cup for Real Madrid.
The WPIAL has crowned all six of its softball championships for the 2024 season.
It's a soccer night in Pittsburgh!
It will be the first normal weekend for many North Shore businesses since 2020 and they're ready.
With the NFL Draft coming to Pittsburgh in less than two years and hotel space at a premium, people may opt to open their doors to visitors, for a price of course.
Wiener World is closing down and changing locations.
The owners said on Facebook that they're unable to afford upgrades to the business that need done in order to stay insured.
Pittsburgh is still buzzing with the news that it will host the 2026 NFL Draft.
People tailgated for hours ahead of Kenny Chesney's concert in Pittsburgh on Saturday.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson joined the Zac Brown Band on stage during Saturday's concert at Acrisure Stadium.
Jennifer Lopez is canceling her tour, which included a stop in Pittsburgh this summer.
Kenny Chesney and his "Sun Goes Down Tour" return to Pittsburgh with special guests Zac Brown Band, Megan Moroney, and Uncle Kracker.
Nicki Minaj's Pink Friday 2 World Tour comes to PPG Paints Arena on September 6.
Bethel Park students team up for a good cause at a community garden.
Daily closures of Becks Run Road in Baldwin Borough begin amid water main upgrade
David Highfield and Heather Abraham talk about all the latest goings on and preview what's to come on today's show.
Watch as Jason Mackey, Mark Kaboly and Chris Mueller join KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani for another round of sound on this edition of the #1 Cochran Sports Showdown!
One protestor at a pro-Palestinian rally was arrested at Pitt.
Check out some of the pictures and video from my visit to Hickory Hearth Highlands!
An explosion in downtown Youngstown, Ohio, rocked the Realty Building and injured several people.
PTL and Talk Pittsburgh's Boaz Frankel hopped aboard the inaugural Icelandair flight from Pittsburgh International Airport to Reykjavík, Iceland.
Three tornadoes touched down across the Pittsburgh area on Friday.
The EF2 tornado touched down in Peters Township and moved through Finleyville and Union Township.