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Learning about the world can be tough for some young children, particularly ones who have sensory issues or disorders. But the senses can be used to help ground them, and there are a variety of toys and items that can do just that.
Peaches are ripening during August, so it's the perfect time to find a few fun ways to use them in your summer time dishes.
Create some back to school memories, then re-visit those memories for many years to come. A back to school time capsule is a great annual tradition. Here's how to make one and a few ideas on what to include in your family's capsule.
Summer is a great time to experience what the Pittsburgh area has to offer. It may feel like a vacation without leaving the Pittsburgh region and surrounding neighborhoods. There are enough educational, cultural and recreational activities for the entire family to enjoy.
It's July and 90 degrees outside, and we're talking back to school shopping and sales.
Start the school year off on the right foot by helping your kids prep for school before the first day.
What memories do you use to help document your child's progression through school? Here are five different traditions you can begin this year.
It's time to go swimming! Here are some great places to swim in Pittsburgh to enjoy all summer.
Have a green thumb? Looking to start a garden, or maybe just need to restock your supplies to tend to a garden you already have?
Time to take a hike? These trails throughout the Pittsburgh region offer a beautiful hiking experience for a nice afternoon walk or a weekend excursion.
Whether you're hitting the road for a day trip or a where ever the wind takes you trip, these are some road trip must haves.
What is truly the best food of the summer? Is it hot dogs or hamburgers? Test your friends in this fun backyard barbecue party idea.
Need to restock your pool toys and other accessories? We've got you covered.
Community gardens are popping up in countless neighborhoods throughout the city and its surrounding communities as locals discover the numerous benefits to community farming and gardening.
Give your children a head-start this summer by enrolling them in one of these renowned summer educational programs.
Five suggested American destinations for an unforgettable summer vacation
Do you need to keep the summer sun out of your eyes and off of your face? Here are some great places in Pittsburgh to look for a new summer hat to beat the heat in style.
Warm summer weather means it's time to pack up your bag with a great new book, don your sunglasses, and hit the beach.
Have some free time this summer? Why not spend some family time doing a volunteer project. Here are some great organizations in Pittsburgh that could use your help.
Pittsburgh's summer day camps are a family friendly way to beat boredom and the heat, make new friends and try exciting activities.
Summer fruit season is here. Here's a quick look at when to pick your favorite tasty treats this summer.
Gather your friends for an exciting evening of entertainment and drinks at one of these five bars that promises loads of warm weather fun.
Get more fun out of your backyard pool parties this summer. Here are a few must have accessories to pick up as the season kicks off.
Even people who use sunscreen regularly don't always have a good understanding of what they're buying.
The summer season will soon arrive and so are the clothing choices that will accommodate all seasonal temperatures in style and comfort. Catherine Ferris will direct you to all the options and work with you to ensure you are satisfied with the latest fashions. She offers some suggestions to get you ready for summer and those trends will be a resplendent display of top-notch fabrics, colors and designs.
Aaron Rodgers, Mason Rudolph, Will Howard, and Drew Allar have all made the team's initial 53-man roster.
All gasoline is generally produced to a federal standard, but there can be slight differences depending on the retailer.
As it stands, today may be our only non-severe weather day of the work week.
A towboat and a private vessel collided along the Monongahela River late Friday night near Rices Landing.
Police were alerted to an incident along Herminie West Newton Road in West Newton around 9:30 a.m. Sunday.
A small vessel and a towboat collided near Rices Landing on Sunday evening.
Jakob Michael Korber was taken into custody Sunday evening.
Aaron Rodgers, Mason Rudolph, Will Howard, and Drew Allar have all made the team's initial 53-man roster.
All gasoline is generally produced to a federal standard, but there can be slight differences depending on the retailer.
As it stands, today may be our only non-severe weather day of the work week.
The ruling marks a blow to the federal government's long-delayed effort to prosecute Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who is accused of developing the plot to crash planes into the Pentagon and World Trade Center.
A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked enforcement of an Ohio requirement that voters show proof of citizenship when registering to vote at a motor vehicle bureau
Data centers have become the hottest issue in political races across the country, including Pennsylvania's race for governor.
The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.
Veteran organizations and businesses are asking state legislators to pass a bill allowing them to keep their so-called "skill-game" machines.
A new report tries to calculate how much Pennsylvanians need to earn to live what's considered a comfortable lifestyle.
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.
We take a look back at the best moments from the week that was on Pittsburgh Today Live!
Daisy Jade is going inside one of the most unique homes in the Pittsburgh area - the Bloomfield Blue Pearl!
If you're looking to celebrate all things bacon, the South Side is the place for you this weekend when the second annual BaconBurgh returns!
PTL's Robby Incmikoski comes to us live from the Hollywood Casino at the Meadows to show us the Corks & Kegs Festival!
Every actor has that one role they hope will change everything; for Greene County native Maximus Virgili, the new movie American Summer could be just that!
Police public safety services are being questioned in Forward Township.
An attempt to regulate Pennsylvania's pet cremation industry just hit a wall.
A family in Wall Borough, Allegheny County, said repeated flooding has forced them to abandon their home's first floor.
A downed power line turned a Kittanning family's front yard into a dangerous scene.
More than 300 Pittsburgh Public Schools buses are equipped with AI-enabled Bus Patrol cameras.
Pennsylvania health officials say two people who had measles died in the state, but Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is questioning that.
UPMC is taking another step to help Pittsburgh's first responders better protect our community.
For the first time since 1991, Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
Injuries are a part of many sports, and UPMC is trying to help high school athletes get back to the games they love.
Aaron Rodgers, Mason Rudolph, Will Howard, and Drew Allar have all made the team's initial 53-man roster.
Esmerlyn Valdez and Jared Triolo homered, Brandon Lowe added an RBI single and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-4 on Sunday.
The three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year previously retired from the team in 2023 after 10 seasons.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have traded offensive lineman Broderick Jones to the Dallas Cowboys, according to reports.
Rafael Flores Jr. hit a three-run home run and Brandon Lowe added a solo shot to lift the Pirates to a 6-2 victory over the Cardinals.
A federally funded Ohio manufacturing program faces potential shutdown after a new audit by the U.S. Department of Commerce's Office of Inspector General.
Gas station giant Buc-ee's has sparked a backlash in Ohio over one of its frequent trademark infringement lawsuits.
The international fashion retailer Zara will open a location in Ross Park Mall in 2028, as the mall continues to thrive.
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.
A show coming to The Palace Theatre in Greensburg looks to pay tribute to Dolly Parton.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Pittsburghers are remembering Dolly Parton as "one of a kind" following her death on Tuesday.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
Bret Michaels is taking a break from touring to recover from recent surgeries.
Do you ever give a thought to the quality of what you are buying and whether or not it makes a difference?
Get the latest weather forecast from KDKA-TV First Alert Meteorologist Ron Smiley!
A tugboat and a private vessel collided along the Monongahela River near Rices Landing.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Trey Fulbright's forecast!
A Westmoreland County man has been arrested after Pennsylvania State Police say he killed his mother inside a home on Sunday morning before fleeing the residence. KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer shares the latest details.
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.
