Back to school budgets can help eliminate overspending on supplies
Financial expert, YouTuber and author Rachel Cruze has some tips for making a budget before going back to school shopping. She says it can really help to eliminate overspending.
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Financial expert, YouTuber and author Rachel Cruze has some tips for making a budget before going back to school shopping. She says it can really help to eliminate overspending.
Patty Maxwell, of Engage Kidz, is back for Back To School Week. She's got some important tips for helping everyone in the household get back on a healthy sleep schedule.
Danielle Doebereiner, the founder of Nosh & Curd, is in the kitchen with some creative packed lunch ideas for every kind of kid. She's covering picky eaters, adventurous eaters and all the kids in between.
Here's what parents need to know.
Back to school isn't just a stressful time for parents, it's also a stressful time for kids. Heather and David are joined by Dr. Deborah Gilboa to discuss the types of chats parents should be having with their kids.
Heather and David are joined in the PTL Kitchen by Danielle Doebereiner, the founder of Nosh & Curd to get some inspiration for some creative back to school lunches!
Team PTL's Daisy Jade is at Macy's and she's helping parents find that great back to school fit for their students!
Continuing our back-to-school coverage, we had Dr. Erica Smithwick on. She's a member of Science Moms. Dr. Smithwicks showed us some DIY experiments you can try at home!
Our favorite art teacher, Kaitlyn Edington, showed us how a self-portrait will help students get acquainted with their fellow classmates.
Halloween supplies are already on store shelves and it's not the only thing starting earlier. We talked about the back-to-school promotions taking over the summer.
Packing lunches and snacks can be the most stressful part of back to school for parents, but we've got tips and tricks for them!
Shayna Farnan, an extreme couponer, joined us to share some tips and tricks to saving money while back-to-school shopping.
Daisy met with an interior designer to get some tips on how to streamline your mornings as you return to the Back to School routine.
As the first day of the new school year races toward us, many bus companies say they're still doing more with less.
If you have not taken your child to the eye doctor in a while, now is a good time.
Barron Whited, of Agora Cyber Charter School, shared tips on how to get the school year started on the right foot.
Carlow University showed PTL how to get college-ready and even shared some Dorm Room 101 for the upcoming freshmen.
Sleep experts say now is the time to start making adjustments ahead of the return to school.
August is Back to School Month.
That change in routine can leave parents with a whole pile of different emotions.
Karyn Locke, with Sand and Snow, joined us to share some getaway ideas that will get kids excited about the school year.
We kicked off our back-to-school coverage by answering questions that you sent in about starting middle school.
Getting back into a routine at Back to School time can be difficult, including for college-age students and their parents. Here are some tips and tricks for students of all ages; KDKA's John Shumway reports.
Courtney Waugaman, a teacher from Mars Area Middle School, joined us to go over what students need this year to make the school year a success.
This year at Plum Borough School District, teachers will be wearing special badges for everyone's safety.
Police were alerted to an incident along Herminie West Newton Road in West Newton around 9:30 a.m. Sunday.
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.
Pittsburgh Public Schools will temporarily shift to remote learning at 35 school buildings this week due to projected high temperatures.
The three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year previously retired from the team in 2023 after 10 seasons.
Service dogs provided by Life Changing Service Dogs for Veterans are helping veterans throughout the region heal.
Police were alerted to an incident along Herminie West Newton Road in West Newton around 9:30 a.m. Sunday.
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.
Business Insider has recognized Shady Maple Smorgasbord as the most "iconic" breakfast restaurant in Pennsylvania.
Pittsburgh Public Schools will temporarily shift to remote learning at 35 school buildings this week due to projected high temperatures.
The three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year previously retired from the team in 2023 after 10 seasons.
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.
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.
Jimmy Crooks hit a two-run homer to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 4-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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.
Video captured by KDKA-TV shows Jakob Michael Korber surrendering to police. Korber was wanted after Pennsylvania State Police said he killed his mother inside a home before fleeing the residence.
Pennsylvania State Police are searching for a man who, they say, killed his mother inside a Westmoreland County home on Sunday morning before fleeing the residence. KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer reports.
Service dogs provided by Life Changing Service Dogs for Veterans are helping veterans throughout the region heal. Megan Shinn shares their work in the KD Sunday Spotlight.
A 44-year-old man was arrested on Saturday after allegedly groping two female Pitt students.
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Mary Ours’s forecast!
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.
