Allegheny County Board Of Health Discusses Mandatory Lead Testing Proposal
Should children in Allegheny County have their lead levels tested? The county Board of Health met to discuss the issue Wednesday.
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Should children in Allegheny County have their lead levels tested? The county Board of Health met to discuss the issue Wednesday.
The Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force wants to curve a spike in cases of syphilis in Allegheny County.
It was a major problem that will forever be associated with Flint, Mich., and now local health officials are considering mandatory lead testing for young children.
Nationwide, the CDC says they expect flu activity to keep increasing across the country over the next several weeks.
Officials say the result of an audit show that the Allegheny County Health Department has not prioritized responding to local concerns about elevated lead levels in public water.
There are new warnings about pollution in Pittsburgh, which could affect tens of thousands of people who live and work Downtown.
Allegheny County officials confirm a resident at the Kane Regional Center in McKeesport has tested positive for Legionella.
The Allegheny County Health Department has issued a warning for people in Sewickley after a dog was attacked by a rabid raccoon.
The Allegheny County Health Department is responding to a new report that shows an unprecedented high for sexually transmitted diseases in the United States.
The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) issued a rabies warning for Etna residents Friday.
The Allegheny County Health Department has issued a consumer alert for an Oakland restaurant.
The Allegheny County Health Department listened Monday to comments for and against a proposed ban on vaping in public spaces.
Oral rabies vaccine baits have been distributed throughout South Fayette Township.
The problem of heroin addiction, and the growing use of opioid-related pain killers was front and center Thursday night in Coraopolis.
A "dangerous heat wave" is moving through Pennsylvania this weekend.
A panel of doctors at UPMC say the HPV vaccine should become mandatory.
The Allegheny County Health Department is advising people in the Borough of Millvale to be on the lookout for rabid animals.
The Commoner's wood-burning oven has been churning out delicious flatbreads, but also sending the smoke into the alley out back.
The Allegheny County Health Department is considering a mandate that would require 11 and 12-year-olds to receive one of three doses of the HPV vaccine before being admitted to school.
A Family Dollar in Munhall has been closed due to a rodent infestation.
A restaurant in Braddock Hills remained open Friday despite the Allegheny County Health Department's orders to close.
A cafe on the campus of Carnegie Mellon University in western Pennsylvania has been closed for cleaning after more than 40 people reported becoming ill after eating there last week.
The mosquito that carries the Zika virus is a problem in Brazil.
The Allegheny County Health Department announced Friday that they have come to an agreement with the United States Steel Corporation.
At the Allegheny County Health Department Board of Health meeting, a timely topic was on the agenda Wednesday - Zika virus.
The attorney representing the father charged in connection with the alleged cocaine trafficking ring at Penn State University defended his client.
A small plane and a Pennsylvania State Police helicopter were involved in a midair collision in central Pennsylvania on Wednesday night, authorities said.
Nearly 3,000 pounds of trash was removed from the Michaux State Forest in Pennsylvania, officials said.
Marianne Saxton, a missing woman in Ohio, was found dead in a pond, authorities said.
A western Pennsylvania woman is suing Taylor Farms and Taco Bell after she said she ate iceberg lettuce contaminated with cyclospora.
Penn State frat brother Thomas Robinson thought his arrest in a cocaine ring was a prank, new documents reveal.
A small plane and a Pennsylvania State Police helicopter were involved in a midair collision in central Pennsylvania on Wednesday night, authorities said.
Marianne Saxton, a missing woman in Ohio, was found dead in a pond, authorities said.
The attorney representing the father charged in connection with the alleged cocaine trafficking ring at Penn State University defended his client.
Nearly 3,000 pounds of trash was removed from the Michaux State Forest in Pennsylvania, officials said.
"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.
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.
The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer questions during testimony before the committee last week.
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.
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Getting a taste of the new pop-up sandwich shop: 'Missy Jean's Sandwich Shop'!
This weekend, Market Square will become a meeting place for cultures from around the globe as the "World Square Festival" makes its return!
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.
A community in Butler County said repeated boil water advisories have them uneasy about their water quality.
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.
Doctors are finding they are faced with questions about health advice from social media, but they caution that you can't always trust what you find.
Brandon Lowe homered off Detroit closer Kenley Jansen with two outs in the ninth inning to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-3 win over the Tigers.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Head coach Mike McCarthy confirmed that quarterbacks Allar and Howard will suit up against the Jets on Friday.
Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
Braxton Ashcraft allowed five hits over eight efficient innings, Oneil Cruz homered in his return from the injured list, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Detroit Tigers 4-1.
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.
Amtrak is adding a second trip from Pittsburgh to New York later this year, officials said during a public board meeting.
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.
The attorney representing the father charged in connection with the alleged cocaine trafficking ring at Penn State University defended his client.
A small plane and a Pennsylvania State Police helicopter were involved in a midair collision in central Pennsylvania on Wednesday night, killing the pilot and injuring two troopers, authorities said.
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A small plane and a Pennsylvania State Police helicopter were involved in a midair collision in central Pennsylvania on Wednesday night, authorities said.
After years of talking about it, the Pennsylvania Turnpike and State Route 981 are finally going to be merged. KDKA's Chris DeRose 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.
