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.
Kickoff between the Patriots and Steelers today is set for 1 p.m. at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. Here's how to watch.
Parents, nurses, and others gathered in Swissvale on Saturday morning in support of the county's paid parental leave proposal.
51-year-old Dr. Mark Cantrell was among the Americans who died in the catastrophic flooding in Nepal earlier this year.
Rocco Becht threw for 212 yards with two touchdowns, Koby Howard scored twice and No. 14 Penn State cruised past Buffalo 55-13.
In a Truth Social post, Mr. Trump called fears around artificial intelligence possibly becoming a superintelligence that could pose a threat to human existence a hoax.
Kickoff between the Patriots and Steelers today is set for 1 p.m. at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. Here's how to watch.
A West Virginia woman is facing charges after investigators said she left her husband on the toilet for 19 hours, leading to his death.
A casting call is out for paid background actors when the medical drama "The Pitt" comes back to Pittsburgh to film its third season.
Parents, nurses, and others gathered in Swissvale on Saturday morning in support of the county's paid parental leave proposal.
51-year-old Dr. Mark Cantrell was among the Americans who died in the catastrophic flooding in Nepal earlier this year.
In a Truth Social post, Mr. Trump called fears around artificial intelligence possibly becoming a superintelligence that could pose a threat to human existence a hoax.
The Department of Justice announced it reached agreements with UPMC to end pediatric gender-affirming care.
A federal appeals court ruled Friday that U.S. immigration officials must offer detainees "a meaningful opportunity to contest" any deportation to countries where they have no ties.
The push for paid parental leave continues in Allegheny County, but with some major changes.
Sen. John Fetterman's surprise video introducing Sen. Dave McCormick at the Republican Party's midterm convention sparked a strong reaction from Democrats. KDKA political analyst Jon Delano breaks it down.
The program will provide relief for customers who pay their bills on time for two years.
The announcement was touted as a way that could change the way western Pennsylvania addresses energy.
With 100 days to go until Christmas and goods getting more expensive, here's what shoppers should know about holiday buying.
The wait for medical imaging keeps getting longer, leaving some people fraught with anxiety.
It seems like each week we get a new story or warning about a scam over the phone or on the internet. Here's how you can avoid them.
We are honored to have Jim Balouris, Executive VP & Market Manager for PNC and Charlese McKinney, Interim CEO & Chief Program Officer with Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, here with us today!
It's a special performance! The debut of a song written by PTL's Maria DeBone and performed by PTL producer Teddy Stevenson! After all, we are neighbors every day!
As part of the 5th annual PTL KDKA Turkey Fund Kickoff Show, celebrating 45 years of the KDKA Turkey Fund, six amazing partners and friends donated some prizes for lucky members in the live audience!
Auctioneer Roger Croll from Croll's Mills Auction Services returns to PTL, and he helps us with bidding on a live painting from Kati Schoeb, lunch with Dr. Lori, a PTL experience, and Pittsburgh Steelers tickets with on-field access!
It's a special edition of our weekly game, "What's It Worth?" Dr. Lori joined us on stage to appraise three items belonging to Mikey, Ron, and Daisy!
A Hempfield family's home has become known as the "crash house" because drivers leave the highway and come crashing into it.
The wait for medical imaging keeps getting longer, leaving some people fraught with anxiety.
The Steel City Youth Football League announced disciplinary action following video that captured an on-field brawl.
Misdemeanor and summary charges have been filed against the coaches involved in a youth football brawl in Pittsburgh.
Police departments all around the country say surveillance technologies like cameras, drones, and license plate readers have proved invaluable in tracking and arresting violent criminals.
With costs rising just about everywhere and in everything, Highmark Wholecare's free farmers' markets are providing relief.
The goal was to simulate an emergency situation that would push the limits of the hospital and health care network.
The push for paid parental leave continues in Allegheny County, but with some major changes.
An 18-year-old from Mifflin County has died from measles-related complications, Pennsylvania health officials said.
The wait for medical imaging keeps getting longer, leaving some people fraught with anxiety.
Kickoff between the Patriots and Steelers today is set for 1 p.m. at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. Here's how to watch.
Rocco Becht threw for 212 yards with two touchdowns, Koby Howard scored twice and No. 14 Penn State cruised past Buffalo 55-13.
Rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin tied a season high with four hits and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied past Kansas City 8-5.
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The top minds in AI and business are in Pittsburgh this week to discuss how cities can implement the technology.
Many small businesses are still feeling the impact of last week's severe weather.
Pittsburgh leaders and their partners are making a concerted effort to revitalize a North Side business district.
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.
A casting call is out for paid background actors when the medical drama "The Pitt" comes back to Pittsburgh to film its third season.
Buffalo Bill's home will open this weekend for guided tours as the iconic horror movie turns 35.
The show has been canceled because of the muddy field conditions at 1846 Farms.
"The Pitt" won the Emmy award for outstanding drama series for a second year in a row.
Kenny Chesney will be joined on the tour by Eric Church, Sheryl Crow and Reylan James.
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Trey Fulbright’s forecast!
Workers, parents, and union members rallied this weekend to reaffirm their support for the county's paid parental leave proposal.
Dr. Mark Cantrell, a professor of public health at Duquesne University, was one of the Americans who were killed in the flooding and mudslides earlier this year in Nepal.
Watch as teams from Penn Trafford, Central Catholic, and Armstrong high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
Watch as teams from Penn Trafford, Central Catholic, and Armstrong high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
Saturday's game was delayed for more than one hour because of severe storms in the area.
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.
