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They were young, and they were brave. They were called the Freedom Riders, a group committed to the non-violent pursuit of Civil Rights and willing to put their lives on the line.
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They were young, and they were brave. They were called the Freedom Riders, a group committed to the non-violent pursuit of Civil Rights and willing to put their lives on the line.
A federal lawsuit has been filed against Pittsburgh Police in a case once reviewed by the Allegheny County District Attorney, who raised concerns about charges police filed against two Homewood men.
Fifty years ago, thousands of marchers were about to enter Montgomery, Alabama, the state capital, in a march from Selma in a movement to secure voting rights that would change history.
Bloody Sunday in Selma, March 7, 1965.
February is Black History Month.
Thomas Gaither, now a retired Slippery Rock University professor, was once a member of the so-called "Friendship Nine."
The FBI is now involved in the investigation into an incident at a local halfway house.
Cities across the nation will be celebrating the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend but some hold a more historical significance than others.
Local demonstrators will be out again today and this weekend to protest a decision by a grand jury in New York City that cleared a white police officer in the chokehold death of an unarmed black man.
Across the country and here in Pittsburgh, protests continue today in response to a decision by a grand jury in New York City to not indict another white police officer in the death of a black suspect.
Allegheny County Judge Donald Machen refused to enter a judgment of acquittal on the remaining charges against Leon Ford Tuesday.
A state agency charged with investigating civil rights violations now finds itself accused of violating the civil rights of an employee.
Jury deliberations in the trial of Leon Ford, who was paralyzed during a November 2012 traffic stop in the city's East End, will begin from the beginning.
Jury deliberations resumed Wednesday in the trial of Leon Ford, who was paralyzed during a November 2012 traffic stop in the city's East End.
The jury heard closing arguments today in the trial of Leon Ford, who was paralyzed during a November 2012 traffic stop in the city's East End.
The trial for a man of a man left paralyzed following a traffic stop in the city's East End in November of 2012 resumed Monday morning.
Testimony continues Friday at Leon Ford's trial.
A second police officer resumed his testimony Thursday in the trial of a man left paralyzed following a traffic stop in the city's East End in November of 2012.
The trial for a man who was shot and paralyzed during a traffic stop with Pittsburgh Police continued Wednesday.
The Pittsburgh Parking Authority has settled a lawsuit brought by a woman who uses a wheelchair and claimed newly installed parking kiosks were too tall for her to use.
The trial for a man who was shot and paralyzed during a traffic stop with Pittsburgh Police began Tuesday morning.
Opening arguments are expected Tuesday morning in the trial of a man who was shot and paralyzed during a traffic stop with Pittsburgh Police.
A hearing will be held to request that charges be dismissed against a man who was shot and paralyzed during a traffic stop in 2012.
A Pittsburgh Police car captured a number of images on its dash cam when it arrived at the place where Paul Parrish's white car stopped on Route 65 in Brighton Heights back in July 2012.
A civil rights leader, born and raised in Pittsburgh, has passed away.
The National Weather Service said that parts of Canonsburg and the city of Washington received 9 inches of snow.
The recalled ground beef was sold to distributors in California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Pennsylvania and Washington.
Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward has been a Pro Football Hall of Fame semifinalist ten times.
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
Mark Byers takes over for Bob Lombardi, who retired after nearly 40 years of service to the PIAA.
The National Weather Service said that parts of Canonsburg and the city of Washington received 9 inches of snow.
The recalled ground beef was sold to distributors in California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Pennsylvania and Washington.
Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward has been a Pro Football Hall of Fame semifinalist ten times.
2025 was the third hottest year on record and pushed Earth past a critical climate change mark, scientists say.
Mark Byers takes over for Bob Lombardi, who retired after nearly 40 years of service to the PIAA.
Bank of America Chairman and CEO Brian Moynihan stated last week that, as President Trump seeks a new chair of the Federal Reserve, maintaining the banking system's independence is paramount.
Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
President Trump said TV broadcast licenses should be revoked if newscasts and late-night shows are almost entirely negative about him and the GOP.
Gov. Mike DeWine has signed legislation eliminating Ohio's four-day grace period for late-arriving mail-in ballots.
The Justice Department early Tuesday released more than 11,000 additional documents and photos from the Jeffrey Epstein files.
Pennsylvania will receive nearly $7 million as part of a nationwide settlement with Mercedes-Benz USA.
People in Armstrong County communities like Worthington and Kittanning say they're not getting packages they ordered weeks ago from Amazon.
As more data centers are approved in southwestern Pennsylvania, state lawmakers are taking steps to make sure the centers pay their fair share and are good neighbors in their communities.
If you haven't sent gifts in the mail yet, you don't have much time left.
The Pittsburgh International Airport is getting nonstop flights to Dublin next year.
A national television show called "The American Dream" is spotlighting cities all across the country and guess what? Pittsburgh is next.
For the last 15 years as part of Highmark First Night, the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust has invited student singers from throughout the region to show off their vocal talent.
It's that time of year when many people start looking ahead to a fresh start with new goals and better habits including healthier eating.
The hilarious new stage play based on the popular film of the same name runs through January 4 at the Benedum Center.
PTL hosts Mikey Hood and Ray Petelin get ready for New Year's Eve and preview what's to come on today's show!
Health care workers say a powerful new street drug is clogging Pittsburgh-area emergency rooms with people suffering from violent withdrawal symptoms.
Seven employees of the Allegheny County-run Kane Community Living Centers in Scott Township have been under investigation.
Veterans are outraged after learning about damage done to gravesites at a cemetery in Fayette County.
Artificial intelligence is watching where people park in Pittsburgh.
Drivers who were convicted of infractions years ago are being told to surrender their licenses or file costly appeals because Allegheny County never processed the paperwork.
"The Pitt" has received high marks from health care workers, saying the show provides a realistic view of life in a hospital.
Thousands of Pennsylvanians are dropping their health insurance as premiums are set to double on Jan. 1, 2026.
Health care workers say a powerful new street drug is clogging Pittsburgh-area emergency rooms with people suffering from violent withdrawal symptoms.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
A Pennsylvania man visited Penn to thank the surgeon who saved his life during a stroke.
Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward has been a Pro Football Hall of Fame semifinalist ten times.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Mark Byers takes over for Bob Lombardi, who retired after nearly 40 years of service to the PIAA.
The Pittsburgh Steelers will have to regroup after missing out on a golden chance to clinch the AFC North.
Andrew Heaney has announced his retirement from Major League Baseball after 12 seasons, including a 2023 World Series Championship. He pitched for the Marlins, Angels, Dodgers, Pirates and Yankees over the course of his career.
There won't be a Westmoreland County Airshow next year because of construction at the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.
The Pittsburgh International Airport is getting nonstop flights to Dublin next year.
Members of the Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh voted last week to end their three-year-long walkout.
Norfolk Southern railroad worked with the state of Ohio and Youngstown State University to revive plans for a $20 million first responder training center near the site of the worst derailment in a decade in East Palestine, Ohio.
A report on the future of water in central Ohio warns that industrial demands for water will skyrocket at the same time experts expect farmers will need to regularly irrigate their fields.
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
A court in Romania has sentenced American rapper Wiz Khalifa to nine months in jail on drug possession charges.
Wednesday night, the ball will rise high above Pittsburgh's cultural district as the city rings in the start of 2026.
10 people have been displaced from their home along Woods Run Avenue.
A national television show called "The American Dream" is spotlighting cities all across the country and guess what? Pittsburgh is next.
For the last 15 years as part of Highmark First Night, the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust has invited student singers from throughout the region to show off their vocal talent.
It's that time of year when many people start looking ahead to a fresh start with new goals and better habits including healthier eating.
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.
West Virginia scored a late touchdown to tie the game and then beat Pitt in overtime to win the 108th Backyard Brawl.
