Pa. DEP issues code orange air quality action day for Allegheny County
The Liberty-Clairton area is under a code orange air quality action day, according to the Pa. Dept. of Environmental Protection.
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The Liberty-Clairton area is under a code orange air quality action day, according to the Pa. Dept. of Environmental Protection.
How bad is Pittsburgh's air?
Experts are examining the potential connection between air quality in the Mon Valley and student absenteeism.
Concerns came after the Allegheny County Health Department said repairs were being done inside the plant.
Boaz spoke with BikePGH about the preparation of the unveiling of the 10th edition of the Official Pittsburgh Bike Map.
Boaz, our resident bicyclist, spoke with Bike Pittsburgh to gear up for Bike to Work Day in the city.
Pittsburgh is in the top 12 and top 16 for the two worst air quality categories (smog and soot related air quality), worse than last year's report.
U.S. Steel is trying to put people at ease about what a battery shutdown at its Clairton Coke Works could mean for the area.
One of the oldest parts of U.S. Steel's Clairton Coke Works has shut down for good.
A new study finds that county residents have a higher mortality rate from fine particulate pollution than other parts of the country, particularly in the poorer towns of the Mon Valley and parts of the city.
The long-term study found that the pollution led to nearly 500,000 deaths in people over the age of 65.
A court says Pennsylvania can't enforce a regulation to make power plant owners pay for their planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions.
The first visualizations showed pollution over western Pennsylvania.
Air pollution is even more dangerous than smoking or alcohol, researchers concluded.
Bad air from wildfires or agriculture were most strongly linked to dementia risk.
Extreme temperatures and air pollution are associated with an increased risk of heart attacks that result in death.
Skies across the Pittsburgh area are blanketed by smoke from Canadian wildfires. A Code Red air quality alert was issued June 28, 2023, by the Department of Environmental Protection for several Pennsylvania counties. Here's a look at the skyline.
With another smoke-laden day, can air conditioning keep you healthy?
The final par 3 at Diamond Run may not be the longest hole, but it will still test your skills.
Investigators said Madison Rau, 23, was driving over 100 mph and was under the influence when she crashed on the Liberty Bridge earlier this year.
Walmart is looking for permission from Pittsburgh's zoning board to turn a vacant Rite Aid in Bloomfield into a delivery hub.
September marks the beginning of National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in the United States.
Pennsylvania Sens. Dave McCormick and John Fetterman have formed a joint fundraising committee.
The Parkway East will be closed from the Squirrel Hill Tunnel to the Edgewood/Swissvale exit for more than 20 days for the Commercial Street Bridge replacement project.
A former doctor at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital is wanted by police for allegedly hiding cameras in staff restrooms.
Joel Ingram, 40, has been taken into custody and has been charged with homicide.
Pittsburgh is among the top 10 worst cities for bed bugs, according to a new ranking from Orkin.
The final par 3 at Diamond Run may not be the longest hole, but it will still test your skills.
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.
Rep. Eric Davanzo later said he "will never apologize for putting patriotism before politics."
Some lawmakers say the Pennsylvania State Senate is stalling on a bill to increase the state's minimum wage.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
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.
Get ready for a weekend full of fun with RealTime Arts, the Pittsburgh Honky Tonk, a "landmark" PSO performance, and an action-packed night brought by Enjoy Wrestling.
From cascading bouquets to eye-catching table arrangements, Neubauer's Flowers has it all for this wedding season.
Garden Guru Doug Olster shares tips on the heat and plants you can still grow this season.
Calling all history buffs, collectors, and treasure hunters! Daisy Jade takes us to the Duncan and Miller Glass Museum to get an early look at their biggest sale of the year!
Heather and David play a "squirrely" round of Think, Thank, Thunk!
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.
Rising Tide Partners began acquiring depressed properties five years ago with the promise of transforming struggling neighborhoods.
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 final par 3 at Diamond Run may not be the longest hole, but it will still test your skills.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The Atlanta Braves defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-5 on Thursday at PNC Park.
Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
The #BurghProud Challenge raised more than $1.5 million in the last month thanks to help from the Penguins, Pirates, and Steelers.
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.
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.
When are the fireworks tonight in Pittsburgh? Here's what to know about the city's Fourth of July celebration.
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Chris Mueller discuss the sports topics of the day.
Walmart has plans for an e-commerce depot in Pittsburgh's Bloomfield neighborhood.
We are two months away from Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in September.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Rob Wilson's forecast.
Iran launched more missiles at U.S. allies Thursday and said at least 14 people were killed in U.S. airstrikes over the last two days of escalating tit-for-tat strikes, sparked by Iranian attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz earlier this week.
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.
