Black History Month: George Benson
Multi-Grammy Award winning George Benson grew up right here in Pittsburgh.
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.
A local Black-owned financial institution has outlasted many others and continues to benefit the community after more than half a century.
Not only was Harriet Tubman an Underground Railroad conductor, she was a war hero.
Not only was Harriet Tubman an Underground Railroad conductor, she was a war hero.
Ida B. Wells-Barnett was a co-founder of the NAACP and a fearless journalist who wrote articles about the horrors of lynching of Black Americans.
Franco Harris was an NFL Hall of Fame running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Merecedes Williams has spent her entire life giving back to the community and finding little ways to lift spirits.
PTL's Celina Pompeani-Mathison visits the City-County Building downtown where a new display in the lobby is honoring the life and works of Pittsburgh playwright August Wilson for Black History Month.
Gus Greenlee was known for many things, but he was best known for being the owner of the Hill District's Crawford Grill, the Pittsburgh Crawfords Negro League baseball team and Greenlee Field -- the first African American owned stadium in the league.
Gus Greenlee was known for many things, but he was best known for being the owner of the Hill District's Crawford Grill, the Pittsburgh Crawfords Negro League baseball team and Greenlee Field -- the first African American owned stadium in the league.
A look at the new August Wilson exhibit at the City-County Building.
An abolitionist, newspaper editor, doctor, and military officer, Martin Delaney was one of the nation's most influential African American leaders in the 19th century.
An abolitionist, newspaper editor, doctor, and military officer, Martin Delaney was one of the nation's most influential African American leaders in the 19th century.
Out of racial inequality came life-saving innovation with the birth of Freedom House Ambulance Service, the nation's first emergency medical transport service.
Out of racial inequality came life-saving innovation with the birth of Freedom House Ambulance Service, the nation's first emergency medical transport service.
PTL's Mikey Hood visits the Carnegie Museum of Art to get a look inside the exhibit featuring the life and work of legendary Pittsburgh photographer Teenie Harris.
Freedom House Ambulance Service was the country's first community-based EMS with trained medics.
The 2024 NHL Draft is June 28-29 at the Sphere in Las Vegas.
The Lincoln Bakery in Bellevue has been sold to the owner of Prantl's Bakery.
Stormy Daniels was called to the witness stand to testify at former President Donald Trump's trial in New York on Tuesday.
A driver intentionally ran over and killed seven Canada geese in York County, Pennsylvania, a wildlife center said.
First and second graders throughout the commonwealth on Tuesday were learning the science of siege.
The 2024 NHL Draft is June 28-29 at the Sphere in Las Vegas.
The Lincoln Bakery in Bellevue has been sold to the owner of Prantl's Bakery.
Stormy Daniels was called to the witness stand to testify at former President Donald Trump's trial in New York on Tuesday.
A driver intentionally ran over and killed seven Canada geese in York County, Pennsylvania, a wildlife center said.
First and second graders throughout the commonwealth on Tuesday were learning the science of siege.
Stormy Daniels was called to the witness stand to testify at former President Donald Trump's trial in New York on Tuesday.
Former Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was mentioned during adult film star Stormy Daniels' testimony.
The lawsuit claims that the measure, signed into law by President Biden, is unconstitutional.
President Biden delivered the keynote address at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum's Annual Day of Remembrance Celebration.
Without a major change, Social Security may be forced to cut benefits in 2035, a year later than previously forecast.
Sen. Bob Casey is calling on the federal government to help ban so-called junk fees that often catch consumers off-guard.
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More than $345 million in debt will be forgiven for about 18,000 Pennsylvanians who attended The Art Institutes.
A restaurant in Pittsburgh's Aspinwall neighborhood was hit with a consumer alert.
Live Nation's Concert Week sale starts on Wednesday.
On this Taste It Tuesday, we're having our morning cup of coffee with "Bridgerton" inspired creamer.
In today's Something Good, Pittsburgh is getting ready to paint the town purple for an evening of empowerment. POWER's 2nd annual Purple Party is taking place on May 23 at Rockwell Park in the Pittsburgh's East End.
You don't have to be a mom to deserve a little self-care. Daisy was at Flora Spa this morning to give us a tour of this renovated space!
Join us for another edition of What's It Worth with Dr. Lori!
Boaz helped the professionals re-wire a house! PTL slid into some electrical work with Ireland Contracting for another edition of Put Us To Work.
Three billion dollars will be spent to clean up the rivers and streams in southwestern Pennsylvania.
The PA Cyber head says the bill will result in massive layoffs and cripple their operations.
The founder and former CEO of PA Cyber was sentenced to prison six years ago for funneling millions of taxpayer dollars into dummy corporations and his pockets.
Vince Fannick was charged with 117 counts of insurance fraud, theft by deception and unlawful talking.
Is the city of Pittsburgh about to fall off a fiscal cliff?
Melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer, Dr. Charles Mount says.
Lead is a potent environmental neurotoxin, and there is no safe level for exposure.
Recall includes yogurt pretzels and other confections sold by retailers such as Dollar General, HyVee, Target and Walmart.
With a medical tent at the finish line, UPMC will provide medical care at 17 first aid stations along the marathon route.
The Monroeville location will be the seventh offered by AHN.
The 2024 NHL Draft is June 28-29 at the Sphere in Las Vegas.
Former Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was mentioned during adult film star Stormy Daniels' testimony.
Fans chose the name Slugger over the other options of Bandit, Rookie, and Homer.
Edward Olivares hit his first career grand slam and Mitch Keller pitched a five-hitter to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Tom Brady took his share of barbs from comedians, former teammates and his longtime coach during a made-for-streaming comedy live event on Netflix -- but one joke seemed to anger him.
The Lincoln Bakery in Bellevue has been sold to the owner of Prantl's Bakery.
A restaurant in Pittsburgh's Aspinwall neighborhood was hit with a consumer alert.
Rue21, a mall staple for teen apparel, is going out of business and closing all 540 of its stores.
Nippon Steel says it has postponed the expected closing of its takeover of U.S. Steel by three months.
Insight Global will pay $2.7 million in a settlement after exposing 72,000 residents' private medical information.
Pittsburgh native Jeff Goldblum made his Met Gala debut Monday night.
The concert is the talk around Smithton Borough, Westmoreland County.
'Bob Hearts Abishola', the acclaimed comedy, is signing off after its fifth season on CBS.
Tom Brady took his share of barbs from comedians, former teammates and his longtime coach during a made-for-streaming comedy live event on Netflix -- but one joke seemed to anger him.
Bernard Hill died Sunday at 79. The actor was known for his roles in "Lord of the Rings" and "Titanic."
A nonprofit just rolled into the city, offering a positive space for kids, families and people of all ages to enjoy skating. KDKA-TV's Alexandra Todd has more on how it comes with zero judgment.
We're discussing solo traveling in this Talk The Talk.
Students around the state Tuesday were challenged to build and launch homemade catapults as part of the Remake Learning Days program; KDKA-TV's Chris DeRose reports.
Get the latest weather updates with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
More Black women are getting cancer and a new study aims to find out why.
We had a great time with the KDKA kids on both Pittsburgh Today Live and Talk Pittsburgh for Take Your Child to Work Day 2024!
Several businesses were damaged by the overnight fire.
Several areas across Pittsburgh flooded after setting another daily rain record.
From the path of totality in Erie to 97% coverage in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvanians experienced the rare solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024.
Numerous areas saw rising floodwaters on Tuesday and Wednesday