Local Teen Turns Hobby Into Nationwide Business
Lani Lazzari was a cute, Pippy Longstocking-looking girl when she started her business at age 11. Today, she's a young woman - a 17-year-old CEO working full-time to run her company.
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Lani Lazzari was a cute, Pippy Longstocking-looking girl when she started her business at age 11. Today, she's a young woman - a 17-year-old CEO working full-time to run her company.
While Hurricane Irene batters the east coast, don't let the nice weather here fool you. Higher gasoline prices in this area could be the result.
Striking Verizon workers gathered for a rally in front of Sen. Pat Toomey's office in Station Square and then marched to company's headquarters downtown.
Verizon Spokesperson Lee Gierczynski can't say how many people in our area may be waiting for landline phone service to be restored for various reasons, but he says the wait is definitely longer than normal.
An Italian auto maker that left the American market nearly 30 years ago is returning. Soon, a Pittsburgh area car dealer will become the first to sell the cars locally.
Phone service went out in Lemont Furnace and Verizon believes saboteurs were possibly behind it. The phones went out because someone got into a locked underground vault with a key and turned off the breakers.
The Dow closed up 429 points after a late rally Tuesday. Since the U.S.'s credit rating was lowered, the stock market has been a roller coaster.
KDKA Radio's Robert Mangino talks with Marge Krueger, administrative director with District 2-13 of the Communications Workers of America, about the 45,000 Verizon employees currently on strike due to an impasse in new contract negotiations.
Governor Tom Corbett was in Pittsburgh and talked about several issues affecting the state, including the natural gas industry, education and the proposed privatization of the state's liquor stores.
KDKA Radio's Robert Mangino talks with Jayme Meredith, vice president and financial advisor with Hefren-Tillotson and host of Hefren-Tillotson's "Your Money & You."
As the stock market declines and nervous investors look for a financial shelter, they are turning to gold. That pushed gold to a record high Monday and sent people into gold buyers looking to take advantage.
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."
With the Dow Jones Industrial Average plummeting over 500 points in a single day, Robert Mangino talks with Rick Applegate, financial advisor with First Commonwealth Financial and host of KDKA's MoneyTalk, to sift through the financial rubble.
Mike Pintek talks with former Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board Chairman Jonathan Newman about privatizing the liquor stores. Today, Newman announced his support for privatizing the PLCB at a press conference with House Majority Leader Mike Turzai.
Now that production for "The Dark Knight Rises" has started in the city of Pittsburgh, it's creating an economic boom. From lumber yards providing lumber for the sets, to hotel rooms for the stars and some of the crews, production means big bucks for the city.
A vigil was held on Sunday in remembrance of 18-year-old Karoline Heintz, who authorities say was fatally stabbed by her boyfriend last week.
Blake Snell threw six scoreless innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers won their sixth straight game by easing past the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-0.
The successful work of SPCP and its peacemakers has made Pittsburgh safer.
After Saturday night's storms, Sunday will be cool but not totally dry.
Tarik Skubal struck out 11 to earn his first win as a Dodger.
The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.
Veteran organizations and businesses are asking state legislators to pass a bill allowing them to keep their so-called "skill-game" machines.
"We've seen too many developers who are trying to bulldoze our community," Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro told "CBS Mornings."
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro on Tuesday said he's instituting what he calls the strictest data center guardrails in the country.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
The store is expected to open sometime next year.
Buffalo Township police are warning about scammers after investigating several cases where residents have fallen victim.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
While the importance of the family support system is timeless, a new study found it creates financial stressors for all involved.
The store will be located at the North Hills Village shopping center along McKnight Road.
Daisy visits The Frick Pittsburgh Museums & Gardens to check out their newest exhibition!
Leaning into fall by making fall treats with Terina Hicks from Cobbler World!
Shari Zatman from 'Perfectly Planned by Shari' shows Heather and Boaz how to make a paintbrush floral art piece!
Party Planner Shari Zatman shows Heather and Boaz how to throw an art-themed party!
Garden Guru Doug Oster joins Heather and Boaz to promote the first-ever Pittsburgh Garlic Festival. It takes place Sunday, August 23rd at Flora Park Garden Center and Creamery in South Park.
More than 300 Pittsburgh Public Schools buses are equipped with AI-enabled Bus Patrol cameras.
The Bob O'Connor Golf Course has been run by a nonprofit with a charitable mission, but the course has been losing money.
KDKA Investigates has received several concerns about the integrity of the bridge, leading to an eight-month investigation into how safe the bridge is.
Going to college was once considered a very safe investment, but with tuition soaring, is it still worth the price tag?
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and the Sherwin-Williams Manufacturing Company entered into a consent order and agreement.
More than three years later, we're beginning to learn about the health impacts of the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
Several waterways across Pennsylvania tested high for E. coli, environmental groups said.
The Pennsylvania measles outbreak isn't slowing down, and one local doctor said Pittsburgh is not immune.
The countdown to the first day of school is on, and now is the time to start making some adjustments.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Blake Snell threw six scoreless innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers won their sixth straight game by easing past the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-0.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Tarik Skubal struck out 11 to earn his first win as a Dodger.
Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
West Virginia coach Rich Rodriguez relied heavily on the transfer portal to replenish a depleted roster heading into the 2026 season.
The international fashion retailer Zara will open a location in Ross Park Mall in 2028, as the mall continues to thrive.
Some Bloomfield business owners paint a nuanced picture of how the annual Little Italy Days festival impacts them, saying that while they don't dislike the festival, they do make less money than they normally would.
The store is expected to open sometime next year.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Part of the state budget calls for $20 million to go to main street development in communities.
The Jonas Brothers are returning to Pittsburgh later this year.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
The tour will be coming to Acrisure Stadium on May 8, 2027.
The popular vocal quintet Pentatonix is returning to Pittsburgh this holiday season.
Joe Manganiello says even when he spent 25 years living in Los Angeles, he always considered Pittsburgh home.
A vigil was held on Sunday evening in remembrance of Karoline Heintz, the 18-year-old college soccer player who authorities say was fatally stabbed by her boyfriend last week. KDKA-TV's Jessica Riley reports.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Trey Fulbright's forecast!
The South Pittsburgh Coalition for Peace started after a Carrick High School student was shot in the parking lot of that school. It began with nothing, and it's blossomed into a nonprofit decreasing violence in our community. Megan Shinn highlights their work in the KD Sunday Spotlight.
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Mary Ours’s forecast!
After a devastating week of violence across Allegheny County, efforts to get out in the community and address it took place on Saturday. KDKA-TV's Jessica Riley shares more from Homewood.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
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.
