New Road Closures Downtown For 'Dark Knight Rises' Filming
"The Dark Knight Rises" will be filming in downtown Pittsburgh Friday and that means another set of road closures.
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"The Dark Knight Rises" will be filming in downtown Pittsburgh Friday and that means another set of road closures.
Filming of the blockbuster movie, "The Dark Knight Rises" has received a needed assist from Pittsburgh's transportation system.
It all starts with a turn of the creaky old wheel - that triggers the giant catapult and the massive teeter totter that hurls bowling balls into the air.
When the longest running daytime drama was canceled two years ago, the faces and characters of "Guiding Light" were gone forever. But many of those soap opera stars have re-invented themselves, and one soap legend is now making a comeback.
It may be summer in Pittsburgh, but it is winter in Gotham City. The Tumbler, director Christopher Nolan and a beautiful, snow-covered city street, "The Dark Knight Rises" crew moved downtown today for their last week and a half of filming in the city.
After filming in Lawrenceville, Oakland and at Heinz Field, crews working on "The Dark Knight Rises" are moving into downtown Pittsburgh today. The film crews have blocked off several streets and that could cause traffic chaos over the next few days.
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Dressing like it was the dead of winter during the dog days of summer isn't ideal, but for the 14,000 extras at Heinz Field over the weekend, it was the chance of a lifetime. Allen Wolk, of New Kensington, an extra for "The Dark Knight Rises" has lots of good memories from his 12-hours on set.
Thousands of people were in the stands at Heinz Field Saturday for a very different kind of fan experience. There were football players and fans, but no game. Instead, it was the day of the much-publicized filming of a scene in new "Batman" movie.
In the shadow of the Cathedral of Learning, a small enterprise has sprung. For $9, you too can wear the black and gold soon to be made famous by the Gotham Rogues, the team set to take over Heinz Field as part of "The Dark Knight Rises."
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KDKA AM's Larry Richert and John Shumway talk to an Erie investigator and a reporter about their thoughts on a new comedy that appears to be based on a real bombing victim.
Once again the Mellon Institute steps transformed into Gotham City Hall for the day so that Batman and Bane could roll on with their grudge match.
A big crowd of onlookers gathered in Oakland today in hopes of catching a glimpse of Batman in action as filming continues for "The Dark Knight Rises."
A record-breaking number of fans are exploring Pittsburgh during the 2026 NFL draft.
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U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said that the Federal Reserve's inspector general will investigate cost overruns in project to renovate the central bank's headquarters.
Treasurer Stacy Garrity, a Republican, is refusing to approve payments for more than $1 million in security upgrades to the private home of Gov. Josh Shapiro.
In a key Pennsylvania county, many Catholic voters are closely watching the Iran war and President Trump's feud with Pope Leo XIV.
President Trump said he's extending the ceasefire until Iran has submitted a proposal in talks with the U.S. "and discussions are concluded."
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
The rising price of tomatoes is impacting some restaurants around Pittsburgh.
Music lovers tired of paying hundreds of dollars to see big-name acts may be getting some relief.
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday is warning sports fans to watch for scams as they buy tickets and merchandise tied to the NBA and NHL playoffs.
A new consumer safety warning is raising concerns about carbon monoxide detectors sold online.
The Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center is bring the famous Broadway musical, Hairspray, to life in Pittsburgh! Our very own Daisy Jade got a sneak peek!
For those who may want to experience the NFL draft in Pittsburgh, but worry it might not be the most family-friendly event, two organizations are teaming up to make sure there is plenty of family fun!
For the first time in 50 years, legendary music producer Rich Engler is opening up his vault that has guitars from some of the biggest musicians in history, and is auctioning them off! Boaz Frankel spoke with him about why he's doing this now.
Team PTL's Daisy Jade caught up with Pittsburgh's own DJ Bonics who is playing a big role in all the draft festivities at Point State Park!
Heather and David are closing out the week from Market Square and they're taking a look back on what was a historic night in Pittsburgh as the NFL draft officially began!
After suffering roof damage from this year's brutal winter, a Pittsburgh family says their insurance company has left them with even bigger problems.
The Downtown Neighbors Alliance's board voted Thursday to dissolve the organization.
The federal government will begin the long-awaited cleanup of a nuclear waste dump outside Apollo in Armstrong County.
Short-term rental owners in Washington County could soon face new scrutiny.
Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge Edward Borkowski refused to drop an attempted homicide charge against Jasper Hilliard.
Shaler Township has installed new AEDs in 10 of its parks.
Health care workers are preparing to care for anyone who will need treatment.
UPMC and AHN say they've been collaborating about getting ready for an event of this magnitude.
When doctors found out Ainsley Flynn had viral myocarditis, they leaped into action to save her. Now, Flynn is giving back.
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is exploring everything radiation treatment can treat, and the success has been life-changing for people.
Paul Skenes had a perfect game into the seventh inning, Konnor Griffin hit his first career home run on his 20th birthday and drove in three runs to help the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Milwaukee Brewers 6-0 on Friday night.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernard in the second round of the 2026 NFL draft on Friday.
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North Side business owners were left frustrated after unauthorized NFL draft no-parking signs appeared on Western Avenue.
Music lovers tired of paying hundreds of dollars to see big-name acts may be getting some relief.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will stay open after it was sold to a nonprofit.
West Virginia resident Rebecca Michalski struggles with soaring electricity bills that exceed her income.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
Gaffigan announced a continuation of his "Everything Is Wonderful!" Tour and he'll stop in Pittsburgh in November.
Western Pennsylvania natives Bret Michaels and KELS talked about their upcoming free performances at the NFL draft.
Music lovers tired of paying hundreds of dollars to see big-name acts may be getting some relief.
The trailer is out for the Pittsburgh-filmed "Hershey" biopic.
KDKA-TV Sports' Bob Pompeani talks about the sports topics of the day.
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A viewer asks, if it's raining outside, but the humidity gauge only reads 74%, shouldn't it be 100%? Ray Petelin has the answer in a new Hey Ray!
KDKA-TV Meteorologist Mary Ours has the forecast for NFL draft Saturday in Pittsburgh.
A crowd of "disruptive" juveniles led to police officers responding to Market Square in Pittsburgh, authorities said.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
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Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
