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We're showcasing our Black History Month stories throughout the entire month, all in one special.
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We're showcasing our Black History Month stories throughout the entire month, all in one special.
Looking at the two Negro League teams in the Pittsburgh area.
At one time, the Pittsburgh Courier was America's largest Black newspaper.
For Black History Month, we're featuring three locally-owned, Black-owned small businesses.
A closer look at the lift of Mary Lou Williams, of East Liberty, who is the first lady of the jazz keyboard.
Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church is Pittsburgh's oldest Black church and the first AME church west of the Alleghenies.
Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church is Pittsburgh's oldest Black church. Here's more about its history.
Jackie Ormes is a trailblazer in the world of comics.
Jackie Ormes was a trailblazer in the world of comic strips.
Adam W. McKinney is the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's first Black artistic director.
PTL's Mikey Hood visits the August Wilson African American Cultural Center to get a tour of the August Wilson: The Writer's Landscape exhibit.
The first permanent African American opera company was started right here in Pittsburgh by Mary Cardwell Dawson.
The first permanent African American opera company was started right here in Pittsburgh by Mary Cardwell-Dawson.
Years ago as a child, "Little Georgie" Benson used to play the ukulele at a corner drug store in the Hill District where he grew up.
Daisy Elizabeth Adams Lampkin was a civil rights leader and a women's suffragist.
Daisy Lampkin was a Civil Rights activist and leader of the Women's Suffragist Movement in Pittsburgh in 1915.
Multi-Grammy Award winning George Benson grew up right here in Pittsburgh.
A place that many considered to be "less than" ended up producing many amazing, successful people who've contributed much to the Pittsburgh community.
Pittsburgh's own Billy Strayhorn was a talented musician, composer, lyricist, and arranger.
August Wilson once said "The exact day I became a poet was April 1, 1965. That day I bought my first typewriter."
PTL's Celina Pompeani-Mathison is at the Heinz History Center with CEO Andy Masich who is telling us more about Pittsburgh's role in the Underground Railroad.
Charles 'Teenie' Harris was known as 'One Shot' because he usually only needed one take of any of his iconic subjects.
Doris Hilliard first began working in the Pittsburgh mayor's office in the early 1960s when she was just 17 years old.
Known as the 'First Lady of the Jazz Keyboard,' Mary Lou Williams grew up in Pittsburgh's East Liberty neighborhood.
Names like Josh Gibson, 'Cool Papa' Bell, and Satchel Paige were prominent in Pittsburgh during the 1930's.
Neighbors flooded social media and began demanding answers.
In less than three months, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is scheduled to close up shop and go out of business.
In just February alone, there have been four wrong-way crashes on highways around the Pittsburgh region.
Thomas Stanko testified in court on Tuesday, telling a jury of his peers that he did not kill his former girlfriend, Cassandra Gross.
Six former players on the women's basketball team at the University of Pittsburgh have sued coach Tory Verdi and the school over what they call toxic coaching methods.
Neighbors flooded social media and began demanding answers.
In less than three months, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is scheduled to close up shop and go out of business.
In just February alone, there have been four wrong-way crashes on highways around the Pittsburgh region.
Thomas Stanko testified in court on Tuesday, telling a jury of his peers that he did not kill his former girlfriend, Cassandra Gross.
Six former players on the women's basketball team at the University of Pittsburgh have sued coach Tory Verdi and the school over what they call toxic coaching methods.
Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyer said she would be willing to cooperate with a House panel's probe if President Trump grants her clemency, and would testify that he is "innocent of any wrongdoing."
The official DHS statistics, which had not been previously reported, provide the most detailed look yet into who ICE has arrested during the Trump administration's crackdown.
The footage is included in a video that promotes false claims that the 2020 presidential election was rigged against Mr. Trump.
The bipartisan "Bell-to-Bell" bill bars students from using their phones any time they're in school, not just during instructional periods.
It was only a few months ago that Pennsylvania passed the 2025 budget several months late, and now the process begins for this year.
A woman and her husband are fighting for a $400 refund after they bought furniture from a Value City Furniture store.
It's the end of an era for a grocery store in Carrick.
A Pennsylvania couple says Kia wrongly denied a warranty claim after their car's engine failed at 80,000 miles.
Scams targeting utility customers are on the rise in Pennsylvania, the attorney general says.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
We asked you to send in your unique or adorable love stories to the PTL mailbox, and you delivered!
Dr. Pascual Chen is here to help tackle the habits and headspace that can make Valentine's Day more meaningful, no matter how you are celebrating.
Antiques appraiser Dr. Lori is examining more of your family treasures and heirlooms.
We're learning how Anderson’s Candies has been making chocolates and memories for more than 100 years.
What if the classic tale of "Romeo and Juliet" came with a twist, with a side of rock music and zombies? A brand-new musical is blending George Romero's dreams of the undead with Shakespeare!
Residents of Millvale are trying to get back to normal after last weekend's major snowstorm.
Tracing the past of Shane Hennen and how his troubled life in Pittsburgh pointed to his future downfall.
People in Avella, Washington County, say they have no phone coverage.
Residents and leaders in Charleroi are concerned about the integrity of roads after a trench collapse last year and ongoing construction.
Patrick Vereb is accused of taking money from pet owners who believed their animals would receive dignified cremations.
Cracking down on the price of prescription drugs is a hefty task.
The advisory, issued on Saturday, affected thousands of customers in Allegheny and Washington counties.
Pennsylvania American Water said that a first round of testing came back negative and an update can be expected late Monday morning.
Doctors said the drugs can help people lose unwanted pounds while retaining muscle.
Southwestern Pennsylvania's cold and snowy winter is taking its toll on more than just our roadways and walkways.
Six former players on the women's basketball team at the University of Pittsburgh have sued coach Tory Verdi and the school over what they call toxic coaching methods.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Neal Shipley made the first hole-in-one in TGL history while making his league debut on Monday evening.
Veteran designated hitter and outfielder Marcell Ozuna is heading to Pittsburgh.
Google and Pepsi were among the best ads of the Big Game, while Coinbase and ai.com got failing grades, according to one ranking.
More than 140 employees at Nemacolin were informed they were being let go.
It's been about six years since the pandemic, and a lot of people working from home, but now companies are slowly calling them back to the office.
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor on Tuesday announced a new initiative aimed at revitalizing neighborhood business districts across the city.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in "Home Alone," "Schitt's Creek" and "Beetlejuice," died on Jan. 30 at the age of 71.
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Filming for the final season of "Mayor of Kingstown" is expected to take place between March and June.
Now, several local efforts to keep the paper operating appear to have stalled.
The Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium broke ground on a state-of-the-art giraffe center.
A bombshell letter from the Crescent Township police chief has ignited fear and confusion, with residents worried their police department is being dismantled. KDKA-TV's Shelley Bortz shares the latest details.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
KDKA-TV's Chris Hoffman asked PennDOT what many may be wondering: Why has there been an increase in wrong-way crashes on Pittsburgh-area highways?
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.
