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The Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank's "Bands and Bids" fundraiser has begun, and you can place bids on music memorabilia and tickets in an online auction.

All proceeds will help the food bank, and you can place your bids right here. 

If you have purchased Tom's Toothpaste sometime in the past six years, you may be eligible for a piece of a settlement from a class action lawsuit. 

To see if you are eligible, head to this link. 

A New license plate will celebrate America's 250th anniversary, and the "Preserve Our Heritage" plate highlights the Pennsylvania Bank Barn and the iconic Liberty Bell. 

You can get the plate by filing out a form and paying a fee of $64, you can sign up here. 

The March of Dimes' annual March for Babies charity walk will take place on April 12, 2026.

KDKA's Kristine Sorensen and Meghan Schiller are emceeing the walk, which starts at 10 a.m. at Highmark Stadium at Station Square. 

The Western Pennsylvania March for Babies is working to raise $1 million for research that will help transform the lives of children and for education and resources for families and medical professionals.

If you'd like to join Kristine, Meghan, and the hundreds of families walking together this Sunday, click here.

Pennsylvania State Police are now accepting applications for cadet training.

You must be at least 20 years old when you apply, have a high school diploma or GED, and a valid driver's license. Applicants will face several mental and physical tests before training at the academy.

You have until May 29 to apply. More information can be found at this link.

PennDOT is looking for young ambassadors to join its Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful program.

Students in grades 10 through 12 can apply to help preserve the Commonwealth's natural resources. Part of the program involves the teen organizing a cleaning event.

Applications will be accepted until June 10. 

More information can be found here.

Power strips made by CCCEI are being recalled because they don't contain supplementary overcurrent protection, which can create a fire risk if the strip is overloaded.

The strips were sold on Amazon by Middle Way Electronics from April 2024 through January 2026.

The mechanism used to attach AirClub's convertible bassinets to the bed can create an opening between the bedside sleeper and the mattress, posing a deadly risk fall for infants.

The products were sold on Amazon between October 2023 and December 2025.

Six models of Nexgrill brushes are being recalled because the metal wire bristles can detach and stick to the grill or food.

The affected products were sold from 2015 through this year.

The weeklong shopping event around Market Square inspired by the classic Monopoly board game begins Friday.

More information about the event can be found online. 

Positions are available at Boyce Park, North Park, Settlers Cabin, and South Park. You can apply online.

Dicks Sporting Goods shared images of the Brooks running shoe for the 2026 Pittsburgh Marathon.

The shoes can be purchased online.

It's a chance for local teenagers to get ready for their big night, free of charge.

Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy will hold its annual "What the Muck?!" event on April 30 and May 1, 2026.

Volunteers will gather to clean up Lake Elizabeth in Allegheny Commons Park.

More information on the event can be found at this link. 

The commission is seeking input for a planned State of the Woman Report, which can serve as a guide to inform statewide priorities on women's health, economic opportunity, and safety.

Aramark is looking for local nonprofits to run food and beverage stands around the North Shore during the NFL Draft. To learn more, email zurow-tiffany@aramark.com or call 412-697-7120. 

Tickets to the unveiling event at the Roxian Theatre in McKees Rocks are free, but online RSVPs are required.

The district is accepting new or gently-used shoes of any type and any size.

Sign up and learn about Freedge here.

The season begins in May and if vendors are accepted, you'll be notified by February 27.

The 2026 primary election is coming up on May 19 and Allegheny County is looking for poll workers.

If you're interested, you'll earn between $150 to $175 for the day.

You can apply to be a poll worker online.

The peanut butter products were manufactured by Ventura Foods and are being recalled because they may contain pieces of blue plastic.

The products are being recalled because the alarm might not go off during a fire.

The items were sold on Amazon. 

The baby bath seats were sold on Amazon and can tip over, posing a potential drowning hazard.

The air purifiers are being recalled because they can overheat and ignite.

The products were sold on Amazon, Temu, and Tiktok.

Community members, schools, and churches are encouraged to mail cards to:

Concordia Adult Day Services, 134 Marwood Road, Cabot, PA 16023. 

Freestyle Libre 3 and Freestyle Libre Plus systems are being recalled because the sensors are displaying incorrect readings that are lower than the body's actual glucose levels.

Click here to learn if your sensor is impacted.

Settlements have been reached with multiple generic prescription drug manufacturers.

For more information about the settlements, click here.

The center says they are looking for volunteers to shovel out public right of ways like curb ramps, walkways, and more.

If you're interested in helping out, you can sign up online.

AiTuiTui pull-string teething toys manufactured by VanFun are being recalled because the strings are too small and can reach the back of the child's throat and get stuck. 

They were sold on Amazon from August 2022 through September of last year. 

Here are the full details of the recall. 

Hobby Lobby recalled giraffe and llama plush toys with clips. 

The legs can detatch and they have small beads on them, which can pose a choking risk to children. 

Get the full details here. 

Luxket is recalling its submersible LED lights due to the button cell batteries, which can be taken out and easily swallowed by children. 

They were sold on Amazon from 2022 through last November. 

Get the details here. 

About 148,000 bottles of Mindbodygreen's Multivitamin Plus dietary supplement are being taken off the shelves because the bottles do not have proper child-resistant packaging. 

The bottles were sold online from November 2021 through November 2024. 

More information on the recall can be found here.

Next month, Bridgeville will host a Tree Tender Course. 

The hands-on program will teach people how to support and maintain the city's urban forest. 

It happens on February 28 at the borough building. 

Get the details and register here. 

Track PenNDOT plows here. 

A recall that parents need to be aware of - Yetonamr pull string teething toys are being recalled due to the fact that the strings are too small and could become lodged in a baby's throat, causing them to choke. 

The toys were sold on Amazon from June through October 2025. 

More details can be found here. 

Academy Sports and Outdoors has issued a recall of its Magellan Odyssey Rocker chairs. 

According to the recall, the legs can break off, putting a person at risk of falling and getting hurt. 

The chairs were sold online in September and October 2025. 

The CPSC has more on the recall at this link. 

The Johnson Health recall of treadmills has been expanded to include 47,000 Matrix Retail and Vision treadmills. 

The recall states that the power cord can become loose from the treadmill's power socket, which poses a fire hazard. 

These treadmills were sold online and at retailers from April 2012 through May 2025. 

More details on the recall can be found here. 

• Pitt's Winter 2026 Blood Drive
• Red Cross Blood Drive at Heinz
• Red Cross Blood Drive

More than a dozen area restaurants are taking part, offering people the chance to try something new with reduced prices.

Energizer is recalling its rechargeable lanterns because the lithium-ion batteries inside can overheat and pose a burn risk. 

They were sold on Amazon from January to November of last year. 

More details can be found here. 

Spring and Mulberry its voluntary recall of chocolate bars due to possible salmonella contamination. 

According to the FDA, the recall now includes additional flavors, including Earl Grey, mango chili, and pecan date. 

To see if the chocolate bars you purchased are part of this recall, head to this link. 

BBWOO Baby Loungers are being recalled because the sides are too low, which can pose a fall risk for babies. 

These baby loungers were sold on Amazon from July 2024 through last November. 

The CPSC has the details here. 

Mini refrigerators that are sold at Target are being recalled due to a fire risk. The recall impacts the 6-can mini fridge model sold my Curtis International under the Frigidaire brand name.

Get the full details on the recall here. 

The outbreak of infections are linked to Live It Up's super greens supplement powder that may be contaminated with salmonella.

45 people in 21 states including Pennsylvania have gotten sick so far.

The recalled cheese products distributed by the Ambriola company have expiration dates running through May.

The Elmer Hafer–American Legion–State Police–National Guard Youth Camp will take place June 7–13, 2026, at Messiah University in Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County. You can apply online.

If you spot a flock, you can report the date, location, and type of land where you saw them. The information can be shared online.

You can apply for the PA ABLE savings program online. 

CitiParks is promising a night of country hits, cool spins, and winter vibes at the Schenley Park skating rink on January 17 at 8:00 p.m.

Tickets can be purchased online. 

There are a number of free drop-off sites in Westmoreland County. Click here for more information. 

It's a new year, but we're facing the same scams.

AARP has the top scams to watch out for in 2026.

Child care providers can now apply for aid through the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services.

The budget set aside $25 million to support retention bonuses for 55,000 childcare workers statewide.

This funding will distribute $450 per employee to licensed child care work providers to address workforce shortages and expand child care availability for families around the Commonwealth.

You have until Jan. 29 to submit your application.

More information can be found here. The application itself can be found here.

232 three-cent sets will be auctioned off for tens of thousands of dollars.

Bids can be placed online. 

As Kennywood prepares to unveil its colossal hot chocolate cup, you can win prizes by guessing how many mini marshmallows can fit inside the giant cup. Enter the contest here. 

Learn more here.

Items on the block include classic cars, trucks, mowers, generators, and more.

Find more here.

Learn more here. 

Get tickets here.

The tubs are being recalled because their built-in thermometer contains button cell batteries that can be accessed easily by children.

The mattresses were sold on Amazon from May 2023 through September 2025.

The recalled bikes are the Original Series Bike+ Model PL02.

Click here to find a collection site near you. 

The district has provided a number of resources with information on the Intermediate High School (IHS) construction project.

Information can be found online. 

The dash kicks off on March 14 just before the St. Patrick's Day parade with a choice of a 5K or a one mile family run.

Registration is open online. 

Will you answer the Salvation Army's call to help families in need this holiday season? 

The organization is now accepting donations and applications for its Angel Tree program.

If you're raising a talented artist, you have the chance to have their work showcased statewide.

A new contest is aiming to create a cover for a new financial literacy activity book that will help students and caregivers learn to plan for their financial future.

Students in kindergarten through 12th grade can participate.

More grocery stores are pulling pasta salads from their shelves due to possible listeria contamination.

Giant Eagle, Walmart, and Trader Joe's are all recalling pasta salad meals.

If you have them, you should throw them away or return them to the store for a refund.

To learn more, click here. 

Want to enter the Pennsylvania Pumpkin Palooza? Check it out right here. 

You can cast your vote for the Mister Rogers stamps to be reissued online. 

The serial numbers for the stolen radios are: #579CWZ4881 and #756CYH0908

Click here for more from the Oakdale Hose Company.

Wait Until 8th

The Wait Until 8th pledge promises not to give your child a smartphone until at least the end of 8th grade. More information on this pledge can be found here.

PA Unplugged

PA Unplugged is working towards a "cultural shift around electronic devices and social media and their impact on childhood and adolescence." More information can be found here.

Several Pittsburgh-area Verizon Wireless stores will give away free backpacks to families on Sunday as part of the 13th annual "School Rocks Backpack Giveaway" event.

The backpack giveaways begin at 1 p.m.

A full list of participating locations can be found below.

• 3113 Green Garden Rd. Ste 310, Aliquippa, PA
• 4678 William Flynn Hwy. Unit 1, Allison Park, PA
• 242 Chippewa Towne Centre Walmart Plaza, Beaver Falls, PA
• 208 Resort Plaza Dr., Blairsville, PA
• 4225 Brownsville Rd Ste 3., Brentwood, PA
• 170 Bon Aire Shopping Center, Butler, PA
• 6750 Hollywood Blvd., Delmont, PA
• 2030 Mackenzie Way, Ste 600, Cranberry Township, PA
• 500 Grandview Crossing Drive Suite 80, Gibsonia, PA
• 5 Hilltop Plaza, Kittanning, PA
• 2701 Sharkys Dr., Ste B, Latrobe, PA
• 397 Hyde Park Road, Leechburg, PA
• 1600 Washington Rd. Ste C, Mt Lebanon, PA
• 92 Highland Mall Shoppes, Natrona Heights, PA
• 100 Tarentum Bridge Road, New Kensington, PA
• 948 Freeport Road, Pittsburgh, PA
• 9028 St Simon Way Lowe's Plaza, Pittsburgh, PA
• 3470 William Penn Hwy, Suite 600, Pittsburgh, PA
• 6010 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PA
• 2755 E. Carson Street, C 109, Pittsburgh, PA
• 12001 Perry Hwy., Wexford, PA
• 42 Trinity Point Drive, Washington, PA
• 1625 S. Braddock Avenue, Suite #0208, Pittsburgh, PA
• 4815 Centre Ave. Ste 105, Pittsburgh, PA
• 874 Butler St., Ste. 1, Pittsburgh, PA
• 320 Greengate Centre Circle, Greensburg, PA
• 38 Clarion Plz., Clarion, PA
• 4118 Brownsville Rd., South Park, PA
• 539 Beaver St., Sewickley, PA

A resource from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention allows Pennsylvania residents to check whether fluoride can be found in their drinking water.

To use the tool, click here.

Pennsylvania is experiencing a 911 outage across the entire state, according to an alert from the state's emergency management agency. 

List of Pennsylvania counties' emergency numbers

• Allegheny County: 412-473-1000
• Armstrong County: 724-548-3431
• Beaver County: 724-775-1700
• Butler County: 724-282-1221
• Cambria County: 814-472-2100
• Clarion County: 814-226-6631
• Fayette County: 724-430-1277
• Greene County: 724-627-5387
• Indiana County: 724-349-9300
• Lawrence County: 724-656-9300
• Mercer County: 724-662-6110
• Somerset County: 814-445-1525
• Venango County: 814-677-0325
• Washington County: 724-228-6911
• Westmoreland County: 724-836-1551

Read the latest details on this story here. And for more information and emergency numbers from Pennsylvania Emergency Management, click here.

Donation boxes are set up at the following locations:

• Bethel Park Police Department and Public Library at 5100 W. Library Avenue
• Bethel Park Community Center at 5151 Park Avenue
• Evey True Value Hardware at 5779 Library Road

Amazon orders can also be sent to the Police Department addressed to Officer Carruba.  

Tickets for Disney's 'Frozen' at the Benedum Center are available on a first-come, first-served basis for South Side families.

Mt. Lebanon Dermatology is hosting a free skin cancer screening for Mt. Lebanon firefighters. Those interested can register online. 

A new Apple TV+ thriller series starring Liev Schreiber is looking for paid background extras when it comes to film in the Pittsburgh area. 

Those interested can apply online.

Apple has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit which accused Siri of recording conversations after being accidentally activated.

Payouts are available to anyone who owned or bought a Siri-enabled device between September 2014 and December 2024.

For more information about the settlement, click here.

Ticket information for the musical can be found here.

$258 million in critical relief will be headed to older homeowners, renters, and people with disabilities. 

You can apply for the rebate online. 

For more information on Pittsburgh CLO's show lineup, follow this link.

For more details on the summer-long festivities, click here.

It's Restaurant Week in Oakland, from tacos and burgers to sweet treats. The event showcases Oakland's diverse dining options with specials and promotions. 

Nearly 20 restaurants are offering deals for you to check out. Click on this link to learn more. 

You can get the guide online here.

The Stanley Pup is back. You can meet "Sidney Pawsby" and learn more here. 

To see the dogs for adoption, click here. 

If you've heard of the trendy champagne Veuve Clicquot, the surprising story behind the drink is now on stage as a musical premiering in Pittsburgh. You can find tickets here. 

PennDOT says new plates are available for standard passenger vehicles and trucks.

Personalized plates are also available and if you already have one, you can receive a new plate in the new style for free.

For more information, click here.

The survey gives people the opportunity to share what they would like the district to prioritize as they look towards the future.

The survey can be found online. 

The Pennsylvania Department of Education is making the exams free on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more information, click here.

Your application for a mail-in or absentee ballot must be received by your county election office by 5 p.m. on May 13. For information on how to request one, click here.

People with SNAP benefits can get help replacing food they lost during a power outage. People are encouraged to contact the County Assistance Office. 

The March for Babies is scheduled for Sunday morning.