Visitors are happy western Pennsylvania's national parks are back open
With the United States government shutdown in Washington now over, the national parks are once again reopened to the public.
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With the United States government shutdown in Washington now over, the national parks are once again reopened to the public.
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Volunteers will plant tree seedlings at the Flight 93 National Memorial in Somerset County in honor of National Parks Week next week.
The Flight 93 National Memorial will be live streaming the September 11 ceremony.
As nearly all of Southwestern Pennsylvania is set to move into the 'yellow' phase and begin reopening, National Park Sites in the area will be opening for recreational access.
The National Park Service has restored a family cemetery that just happens to lie within the Flight 93 National Memorial, which honors those killed on the hijacked airliner that crashed in western Pennsylvania during the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
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The National Park Service is celebrating its 99th birthday with free admission to all of its parks today.
National Park Service officials say a $26 million visitor center complex at the Flight 93 National Memorial will open to the public Sept. 10, a day before the 14th anniversary of the terror attacks.
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Hundreds of volunteers are joining state forestry officials in a massive tree-planting project at the Flight 93 National Memorial.
After a destructive fire wiped out part of the Flight 93 Memorial in Shanksville, another threat looms over the park: Autumn Olive shrubs.
After nearly 100 years, the National Park Service holds some of the country's most beautiful and historic places, though it also suffers from an $11 billion backlog of unfunded maintenance and a visitor base that's aging and mostly white.
A state police fire marshal says he may never be able to determine what caused a fire that destroyed the headquarters buildings at the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville.
Investigators say they've found no indication of arson or other foul play in the fire that damaged buildings at the Flight 93 National Memorial in Pennsylvania.
A major fire is reportedly burning at the Flight 93 National Memorial in Somerset County.
The National Park Service will provide a tour of the visitor center being built at the Flight 93 National Memorial on the eve of the 13th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
A new program in Pittsburgh is helping address the national EMT shortage.
Pennsylvania liquor control enforcement agents say they've stopped an illegal gambling operation in Washington County.
Investigators say it appears DUI was a factor in the Butler County crash that killed a 19-year-old woman and her 22-year-old boyfriend and injured her 17-year-old sister.
A fire in Homestead at two abandoned row homes injured a firefighter and forced four people from the neighboring homes.
Three people were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, and two suspected shooters were found dead inside a vehicle nearby, police said.
A new program in Pittsburgh is helping address the national EMT shortage.
Pennsylvania liquor control enforcement agents say they've stopped an illegal gambling operation in Washington County.
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Three people were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, and two suspected shooters were found dead inside a vehicle nearby, police said.
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A Bethel Park homeowner says he's out thousands of dollars after hiring a contractor to replace his front porch.
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Gas across the country continues to climb.
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Daisy visits the historic Saint Vincent Gristmill.
The Strawberry Jell-O Pretzel Salad Stand-Off made its return on Saturday. And after a heated, yet sweet, deliberation, the people's choice award winner was crowned.
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An artist in Pittsburgh said the Steel City clothing company used his artwork without his permission.
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Pennsylvania prisons now give suboxone to thousands of inmates, with thousands more on the waiting list.
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Frontline healthcare workers at Butler Memorial Hospital overwhelmingly approved their first union contract on Friday.
A western Pennsylvania dad went from wondering what a spot on his leg was to learning he has an extremely rare skin cancer.
The Allegheny County Health Department wants to require all employers in the county to give their employees paid parental leave.
Allegheny Health Network is putting out a warning about a new social media trend.
Bryce Harper hit a home run off ace Paul Skenes to lead the Phillies to a 6-0 win over the Pirates and a sweep of the three-game series.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Aaron Rodgers have agreed to terms on a one-year contract, according to reports.
Napoleon Solo hustled to first place at the 151st running of the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, coming out on top against 13 other horses.
Cristopher Sánchez struck out a career-high 13 and earned his second career shutout as the Philadelphia Phillies blanked the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-0.
A popular Washington County farm won't be offering pick-your-own peaches this year.
If you're about to throw out all of those old documents while spring cleaning, there are some you should hold onto.
The hole left behind by Spirit will hit businesses and rental companies within Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.
The bar served its final pints Sunday night after 43 years in Oakland, near the heart of Pitt's campus.
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport officials are confident they'll be able to replace Spirit Airlines after the airline shut down early Saturday morning.
The tour, celebrating the 30th anniversary of their biggest album, will stop in Pittsburgh on October 6.
The country music superstar will be performing at 1846 Farms in September.
The exhibit transforms historic industrial and historical paintings into a multi-projection animated experience.
Country music star Lainey Wilson and former Steelers quarterback Devlin "Duck" Hodges tied the knot in a lavish Tennessee wedding.
Riverlife will reopen its free-to-access barge platform, Shore Thing, later this month.
Boaz learns about a podcast from WESA that takes listeners into Pittsburgh King PreK-8.
We're learning how to make a strawberry salad with pretzel crusted chicken and goat cheese.
Here's what you can find at the Neighborhood Flea this summer.
Heather is making chicken Caesar smashed tacos.
Heather Abraham and Mikey Hood talk about today's topics.
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.
