Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank seeks volunteers
Visit the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank's website to learn more.
Allegheny County, Pittsburgh courts close on Tuesday
Because of the weather, all divisions of the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, all Magisterial District Courts in Allegheny County and Pittsburgh Municipal Court will be closed on Tuesday.
Two recall alerts
Heaters
More than 7,700 whole room heaters are being recalled.
Vornado Air says the power cord on the VH2 heaters can partially detach, leading to cord damage and increasing the risk of shocks and fires. Click here for more details.
Printers
Lexmark is recalling more than 43,000 specialty printers because of a fire hazard. A metal part inside the printer can dislodge causing overheating and fire. Click here for more information.
Map shows warming shelters
With low temperatures forecasted below zero, the United Way of Pennsylvania has a map of warming shelters across the state where people can get warm.
Applications open for Property Tax/Rent Rebate program
Applications are open for Pennsylvania's Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program. More information about who is eligible and how to apply can be found online.
CitiParks activating 6 warming centers on Tuesday, Jan. 14
CitiParks will activate six warming centers on Tuesday, Jan. 14, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., in anticipation of temperatures at or below 20 degrees.
The warming centers can be found below.
Beechview Healthy Active Living Community Center
1555 Broadway Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pa. 15216
Brighton Heights Healthy Active Living Community Center
3515 McClure Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pa. 15212
Greenfield Healthy Active Living Community Center
745 Greenfield Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pa. 15217
Homewood Healthy Active Living Community Center
7321 Frankstown Road
Pittsburgh, Pa. 15208
Sheraden Healthy Active Living Community Center
720 Sherwood Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pa. 15204
South Side Market House Healthy Active Living Community Center
12th & Bingham Streets
Pittsburgh, Pa. 15203
Allegheny County Health Department giving away 900 free radon test kits
The Allegheny County Health Department is making 900 free radon test kits available for residents.
Residents are encouraged to call 412-350-4046 ahead of time because it's only while supplies last. The test kits can be picked up Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Housing and Community Environment office on 3190 Sassafras Way.
Voting open for Allegheny County's "I Voted" sticker contest
Voting is now open for the Allegheny County Elections "I Voted" sticker contest.
Vote here.
Pittsburgh's Walk of Fame is accepting nominations
The group behind Pittsburgh's Walk of Fame is accepting nominations. Nominations can be emailed to nominate@pittsburghwalkoffame.org or sent to the Pittsburgh Walk of Fame, P.O. Box 8127, Pittsburgh, PA 15217.
For more information on the story, follow this link.
PennDOT, Pa. Turnpike issue vehicle restrictions ahead of winter weather event
PennDOT and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission are updating the start times of planned vehicle restrictions on several interstates and the turnpike ahead of an anticipated winter weather event Sunday night into Monday.
The following vehicle restrictions are planned to go into effect at 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 5, per Tier 2
of the commonwealth's weather event vehicle restriction plan.
- Interstate 79 from the West Virginia border to Exit 77 (PA Turnpike).
- I-70 from the West Virginia border to PA Turnpike Exit 57 (New Stanton).
- I-279, entire length.
- I-376 from Brighton (Exit 36) to PA Turnpike (Exit 85).
- I-579, entire length.
- PA Turnpike (I-70/I-76) from Exit 28 (Cranberry) to Exit 161 (Breezewood).
- PA Turnpike 576 (entire length).
- PA Turnpike 43 (entire length).
- PA Turnpike 66 (entire length).
The following vehicle restrictions are planned to go into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 6, per Tier 2
of the commonwealth's weather event vehicle restriction plan.
- I-81 from the Maryland border to I-78 (Exit 89).
- I-83, entire length.
- PA Turnpike (I-76) from Breezewood (Exit 161) to Harrisburg East (Exit 247).
Under Tier 2 restrictions, the following vehicles are not permitted on affected roadways:
- Tractors without trailers.
- Tractors towing unloaded or lightly loaded enclosed, open, or tank trailers.
- Tractors towing unloaded or lightly loaded tandem trailers.
- Tractors towing loaded tandem trailers without chains or Alternate Traction Devices (ATDs).
- Enclosed unloaded or lightly loaded cargo delivery trucks/box trucks that meet the definition of a CMV.
- Passenger vehicles (cars, SUV's, pickup trucks, etc.) towing trailers.
- Recreational vehicles/motorhomes.
- School buses, commercial buses and motor coaches, regardless of the availability of trains or ATDs.
- Motorcycles.
Who should be in Pittsburgh's Walk of Fame? Nominations are now open.
Who should get a star on Pittsburgh's Walk of Fame? The group behind the new project is accepting nominations this month.
Nominations can be emailed to nominate@pittsburghwalkoffame.org or sent to the Pittsburgh Walk of Fame, P.O. Box 8127, Pittsburgh, PA 15217.
2024's links and numbers
For more information on KDKA-TV stories that ran in 2024, click here.