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?
The potential pollution impact was mitigated because the weather cooperated, the Allegheny County Health Department said.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires is causing air quality concerns for millions of Americans in the Midwest and Northeast.
An air quality map shows conditions improving in the U.S. on Friday as smoke from the Canadian wildfires subsides.
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.
There's something unpleasant in Allegheny County's air.
There will be unhealthy levels of air pollution on Tuesday for sensitive groups of people.
Temperatures in the low to mid 90s with sunny skies are likely to contribute to high concentrations of ozone throughout the region.
Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Armstrong, Fayette, Westmoreland, and Washington counties are included in the impacted area.
The report found that the Pittsburgh area came in 19th worst in the nation for long-term particle pollution.
From multiple police officers killed in the line of duty, the East Palestine fiery train derailment, the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting trial, and a deadly house explosion in Plum Borough, it's been a year full of headlines.
The state of Pennsylvania will work with a major natural gas producer to collect in-depth data on air emissions and water quality at well sites, enhance public disclosure of drilling chemicals and expand buffer zones.
Smoke from wildfires is not the only reason for poor air quality this year. It turns out, those wildfires created another kind of pollution: Ozone.
Strong and destructive straight-line winds are the main concern followed by the chance for large hail.
A Code Red Air Quality Action Day has been issued by the Department of Environmental Protection for the second straight day.
Since it's unhealthy to be outside, parents have found a way to move the fun indoors.
It's going to be another day of smoky, hazy skies.
With another smoke-laden day, can air conditioning keep you healthy?
A Code Red Air Quality Action Day has been issued for the second straight day.
The return of Canadian wildfire smoke will once again impact our air quality.
Experts say when air quality is this bad, kids with asthma and other respiratory issues are more at risk.
The Pa. Department of Environmental Protection has declared a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Monday for parts of Pennsylvania, including Pittsburgh.
The Pa. Department of Environmental Protection has declared a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day day for Monday for parts of Pennsylvania, including Pittsburgh.
With concerns about air quality, machines with the Allegheny County Health Department do a real-time sampling of the air.
An artist in Pittsburgh said the Steel City clothing company used his artwork without his permission.
Alcosan's multi-billion-dollar construction project to clean up the rivers in southwestern Pennsylvania is already over budget.
The hole left behind by Spirit will hit businesses and rental companies within Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.
Hemingway's Cafe may have closed its doors, but you can still get your hands on a piece of the Oakland bar.
Officials have implemented a policy requiring anyone under 18 to be accompanied by someone over 21 in Market Square during certain hours.
An artist in Pittsburgh said the Steel City clothing company used his artwork without his permission.
Alcosan's multi-billion-dollar construction project to clean up the rivers in southwestern Pennsylvania is already over budget.
The hole left behind by Spirit will hit businesses and rental companies within Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.
Hemingway's Cafe may have closed its doors, but you can still get your hands on a piece of the Oakland bar.
Officials have implemented a policy requiring anyone under 18 to be accompanied by someone over 21 in Market Square during certain hours.
Democrat Amy Acton is running unopposed in her party's primary for Ohio governor, but she'll face some steep challenges in the November general election.
The 81-year-old former New York City mayor has been hospitalized for pneumonia, his spokesperson said.
Negotiations over a $500 million dollar government aid package for Spirit stalled after bondholders balked at the terms.
The Pennsylvania House passed two bills about digital identification earlier this week.
As nurses from UPMC Magee Womens Hospital continue to negotiate their first union contract, two of them visited D.C. to fight for their patients.
Wegmans now owns the land in Cranberry Township that will house its first Pittsburgh-area location.
As the war in Iran continues, the impact is hitting Americans' wallets, especially at the gas pump.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
The rising price of tomatoes is impacting some restaurants around Pittsburgh.
Music lovers tired of paying hundreds of dollars to see big-name acts may be getting some relief.
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We know those summer temperatures are coming, and so is Mother’s Day! Chef and content creator Doug Heilman shows how to make a citrus loaf cake that’s perfectly fresh and just in time to sweeten up Mother’s Day.
If you ran the Pittsburgh Marathon on Sunday, then you’re probably extra tired. Runners know sleep is important. Greg Trzcinski from the Original Mattress Factory is here to quiz us on our sleep knowledge!
Watch as the PTL hosts jump into an immersive experience called “Ascend,” a 360-degree theatrical experience at the Pittsburgh Playhouse.
PTL hosts Heather Abraham and David Highfield discuss Pittsburgh culture, trending news and social media, food, sports, and more.
An artist in Pittsburgh said the Steel City clothing company used his artwork without his permission.
Alcosan's multi-billion-dollar construction project to clean up the rivers in southwestern Pennsylvania is already over budget.
Pennsylvania prisons now give suboxone to thousands of inmates, with thousands more on the waiting list.
After suffering roof damage from this year's brutal winter, a Pittsburgh family says their insurance company has left them with even bigger problems.
The Downtown Neighbors Alliance's board voted Thursday to dissolve the organization.
Allegheny Health Network's Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Institute moved to a new space on Friday.
Across the country, there's a rise in cases of a seasonal illness that's causing medical professionals to speak out.
As nurses from UPMC Magee Womens Hospital continue to negotiate their first union contract, two of them visited D.C. to fight for their patients.
A growing number of parents across the U.S. are declining routine preventive care for their newborns. Doctors say the trend is raising concerns.
Shaler Township has installed new AEDs in 10 of its parks.
Pittsburgh's three major league sports teams are teaming up to help fight food insecurity.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Oneil Cruz hit a tie-breaking single in the eighth inning, leading the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 1-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds.
Carmen Mlodzinski had a career-high 10 strikeouts, Pittsburgh tied the MLB record for consecutive walks in an inning, and the Pirates beat the Cincinnati Reds 17-7.
Cherie DeVaux became the first woman to train the winner of the opening leg of the Triple Crown.
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 Atlanta-based railroad said Friday that it earned $547 million, or $2.43 per share, down from $750 million, or $3.31 per share, a year ago.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
A converted church in rural central Pennsylvania has become a place where musicians with Amish roots are coming to record music and make videos.
The newly announced tour will be at PPG Paints Arena for two nights in September.
Musgraves will perform at PPG Paints Arena on Tuesday, September 8.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
Gaffigan announced a continuation of his "Everything Is Wonderful!" Tour and he'll stop in Pittsburgh in November.
KDKA's Meghan Schiller has more on what the artist is saying.
Here's why flowers will cost more for Mother’s Day this year.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
After years of delays, the largest public works project in the history of the region is set to begin this summer.
The collapse of Spirit Airlines was a major blow to Arnold Palmer Regional Airport in Westmoreland County. Officials said they feel confident they will find another carrier to replace it, and the restaurant there is hopeful as well. KDKA-TV's Lauren Linder reports.
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.
