Anthrocon organizers prepared for extreme heat in Pittsburgh
With extreme heat in the forecast this weekend, the furries are back in town, and organizers say they're ready.
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With extreme heat in the forecast this weekend, the furries are back in town, and organizers say they're ready.
Anthrocon 2026, dubbed "Critters, Cryptids and Curses," will return to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.
The annual furry convention Anthrocon raised nearly $90,000 for a Pittsburgh-area cat rescue.
Many businesses are welcoming the furries with open arms.
For nearly 20 years, Anthrocron has called Pittsburgh home, and they're back this weekend!
The furries are coming back to Pittsburgh, with a record 19,000 attendees expected for this year's Anthrocon.
The furries helped out their furry four-legged friends as Anthrocon broke a fundraising record over the weekend.
Thousands of people waited for hours in the heat and humidity to get into Pittsburgh's furry convention.
The furry convention, Anthrocon 2024, returns to Pittsburgh on July 4-7.
Hold on to your tails, Pittsburgh! Anthrocon has returned to Pittsburgh to embrace the fabulous fun of the furries. Daisy was at the convention center this morning to get a first look of Anthrocon 2024.
Pittsburgh's premiere furry convention, Anthrocon, kicks off this Thursday and a record-breaking 15,500 are expected to attend this year's event. Duquesne University's Elizabeth Fein joined us to talk more about Anthrocon.
We're just about a week away from the furries returning to Pittsburgh and it's expected to be a big one.
Anthrocon is coming back to Pittsburgh this summer.
Anthrocon 2024 sold out more than 11,000 hotel room nights in 12 minutes, a record for the event.
Organizers say the money raised will go towards the Rabbit Wranglers of Pittsburgh.
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Anthrocon returns to Pittsburgh for its 16th year in the city
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The final preparations are underway for the City of Pittsburgh's show, which is promised to be the largest in history.
The Fourth of July fireworks always bring a big crowd to Downtown Pittsburgh, and if you're going this year, you may notice heightened security.
Thursday is expected to be the hottest day of the week with temperatures expected to reach 95 degrees.
Esmerlyn Valdez tripled, singled and knocked in two runs, Endy Rodriguez and Nick Gonzales homered and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-1 on Thursday.
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is trying to figure out who shot a peregrine falcon in Luzerne County, leading to its death.
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The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
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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.
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Schewbel's is closing after 120 years, meaning Giant Eagle will have to find a new bakery to make its branded bread.
Schwebel's, which sells bread at grocery stores across western Pennsylvania, is closing after 120 years.
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Grab your calendars because Kidsburgh Ambassador Yuling Behr is sharing all the family-friendly events happening around the 'burgh this month.
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The first week of July doesn't just bring fireworks...it also brings one of the biggest conventions in Pittsburgh...Anthrocon!
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Rising Tide Partners began acquiring depressed properties five years ago with the promise of transforming struggling neighborhoods.
A Westmoreland County woman is demanding answers after she said a broken pipe flooded her apartment in Rostraver Township.
The school board in McKeesport has called a special meeting on Wednesday to decide the future of its football coaching staff.
Delta-8 is unregulated and untested, and more and more users are paying the price.
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When you hear you're diagnosed with cancer, it can be overwhelming. It can leave questions, anger and a feeling of seclusion.
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Esmerlyn Valdez tripled, singled and knocked in two runs, Endy Rodriguez and Nick Gonzales homered and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-1 on Thursday.
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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.
Pittsburgh's Fourth of July celebration, which was recently voted the best in the country by USA Today readers, will span Downtown and the North Shore.
Anthrocon 2026, dubbed "Critters, Cryptids and Curses," will return to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.
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"Mayor of Kingstown" has wrapped up its fifth and final season in Pittsburgh.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
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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.
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The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
