Pa. Department of Education launches 'Purple Star' School Program to help military families
The certification would help students of military-connected families that relocate to new schools.
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The certification would help students of military-connected families that relocate to new schools.
For three years during the pandemic, students, former students and their families had their federal student loan payments suspended.
The Plum Borough School District superintendent is resigning to take the same role at the North Allegheny School District.
After several violent incidents at Oliver Citywide Academy, Pittsburgh Public Schools leaders are making a big decision on its future.
At Phipps Conservatory on Sunday, families and students met with scientists and teachers to learn more about the biodiversity of Schenley Park.
Two more private colleges in our region are starting nursing programs as the nation struggles with a nursing shortage.
Allegheny County residents will see about a $60 increase in tuition per semester.
Teachers are leaving their jobs at an accelerating rate in Pennsylvania, amid fears of a nationwide exodus of burned-out teachers.
Forty Pittsburgh Public schools are moving to remote learning for the rest of the week after creating a new protocol for the heat.
Dozens of band members from three Pittsburgh schools marched in Washington D.C. for the annual Memorial Day parade.
.When the kitten was found, he was only 2 weeks old.
Carpenters, plumbers and mechanics are the people who keep our society going day in and day out.
The program aims to keep drivers from ignoring bus stop safety laws.
A new study puts Pennsylvania at the very bottom when it comes to attending college.
Zaire Bridges and his big brother, Chris Sinisi, met for the first time on July 20, 2020, their Match Day.
During the Parkway East closure, PennDOT is encouraging drivers to use a website that provides updates on how traffic is flowing around the I-376 detours.
A major, nearly monthlong closure of Pittsburgh's Parkway East is underway, detouring hundreds of thousands of drivers.
Monday was the first workday during the highly anticipated Commercial Street Bridge replacement project.
The 7th hole at Seven Oaks is one of the biggest tests on the course, a challenging par 5.
The crash happened Monday evening along Fezell Road in New Sewickley Township.
Sen. Mitch McConnell released a statement on his health on Sunday along with a photo of himself and his wife, Elaine Chao, after questions swirled about his condition.
President Trump paid tribute to the late senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, who had just returned from a trip to Ukraine.
A landmark housing bill automatically became law overnight after President Trump declined to sign it.
Pennsylvania Sens. Dave McCormick and John Fetterman have formed a joint fundraising committee.
Sen. John Fetterman condemned his colleagues who continued backing Graham Platner amid a string of scandals.
Last year, Americans received nearly 30 billion scam robocalls and text messages.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission approved a 3.5% toll increase that goes into effect on January 3, 2027.
After about three dozen Allegheny County home deeds were fraudulently put into an LLC's name, experts are sharing tips for protecting yourself.
Giant Eagle has remained the dominant grocer in southwestern Pennsylvania for more than 40 years, and one of those reasons was the exit of Kroger.
A major healthcare merger is now official.
There are more ways than ever to turn your library card into a passport for summer fun. Carrie Lane from the Allegheny County Library Association shows us everything you can unlock at your local library.
Bringing your favorite stories to life, artistic director Justin Fortunato gives a breakdown of the newest show lineup, presented by Clearview Federal Credit Union.
Chef Doug Heilman is putting a sweet citrus twist on tiramisu with limoncello!
This low parasol centerpiece is a great way to step up your picnic game. Here’s how you can make it.
Party planning expert Shari Zatman takes us outside to help us turn an ordinary day out into an extraordinary experience.
Over the past several years, neighbors in one Pittsburgh-area community say they've found dozens of dead birds at the base of a single telephone pole.
Two years after Pittsburgh struggled to turn on public water fountains, the city says just about every operable fountain is now working.
Some residents in Westmoreland County are voicing their frustrations over speculation on data centers.
There are several data centers on the drawing boards in southwestern Pennsylvania, raising concerns about noise and pollution.
Allegheny County is facing a major financial crisis that leaders are unsure how to address.
September marks the beginning of National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in the United States.
For the eighth year, a mobile dental clinic is back in Pittsburgh, providing free preventive dental care for those living in underserved communities.
A major healthcare merger is now official.
Representatives from UPMC and Allegheny County Public Safety held a demonstration to encourage firework safety in Pittsburgh.
When you hear you're diagnosed with cancer, it can be overwhelming. It can leave questions, anger and a feeling of seclusion.
The 7th hole at Seven Oaks is one of the biggest tests on the course, a challenging par 5.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Mystic Rock, which hosted the 84 Lumber Classic for many years, remains one of the best championship courses in western Pennsylvania.
Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
Paul Skenes won his second straight start after going winless for nine in a row.
Giant Eagle has remained the dominant grocer in southwestern Pennsylvania for more than 40 years, and one of those reasons was the exit of Kroger.
A major healthcare merger is now official.
The Kroger Company announced the acquisition of Giant Eagle on Wednesday morning.
Schewbel's is closing after 120 years, meaning Giant Eagle will have to find a new bakery to make its branded bread.
A federal judge has extended his block on enforcement of an Ohio law that would require children under 16 to get parental consent to use social media apps while a legal challenge proceeds.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The new movie "Young Washington" opened over the Fourth of July weekend, earning more than $20 million at the box office and becoming the nation's top live-action film.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
It's shaping up to be a busy holiday weekend across western Pennsylvania, which includes the Westmoreland Arts and Heritage Festival.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh and 93.7 The Fan's Andrew Fillipponi discuss the sports topics of the day.
Get the latest weather forecast from KDKA-TV First Alert Meteorologist Ron Smiley!
Several rescue organizations are working to help dozens of cats rescued from a home in Pittsburgh's Perry North neighborhood.
The U.S. military completed a third consecutive night of strikes against Iran on Monday, shortly after President Trump vowed to hit Iran hard.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
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.
