KD Sunday Spotlight: Down Syndrome Association of Pittsburgh
It's estimated that 1 in 640 babies in the U.S. is born with Down Syndrome. In Pittsburgh, the Down Syndrome Association offers much-needed resources.
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It's estimated that 1 in 640 babies in the U.S. is born with Down Syndrome. In Pittsburgh, the Down Syndrome Association offers much-needed resources.
A North Belle Vernon Barber spent five hours cutting hair for free on Sunday.
As Disability Pride Month comes to a close, Mattel introduced two new Barbie dolls: a blind Barbie and a Black Barbie with Down syndrome.
Tommy Amnart works three days per week bagging groceries and greeting customers at the company's McIntyre Square location.
For the past 18 years, Anne Davis has been helping veterans, the special needs community, and whoever needs help through horses.
It's a unique coffee shop with a unique mission and soon they'll be here in Pittsburgh.
It's a coffee shop that brings meaningful jobs to those with disabilities and it will soon call Pittsburgh home. KDKA's Meghan Schiller spoke with the owner.
Despite a veto threat from Gov. Tom Wolf, a ban on abortions over Down Syndrome diagnoses has passed the Pennsylvania house.
Sunday is World Down Syndrome Day.
Some Pittsburgh-area students will be featured in a National Down Syndrome Society video.
This year's down syndrome Buddy Walk is canceled because of the coronavirus.
A North Carolina senior who missed out on prom because of coronavirus fears wasn't about to let a pandemic stop the party, so she brought it home instead.
Shannon finds herself teaching and caring for her 3-year-old daughter Sienna at home now that the coronavirus has shut down her school.
When a young couple's newborn was diagnosed with down syndrome, they were filled with anxiety, UPMC Children's Hospital's Down Syndrome Center helped ease those worries.
Pennsylvania's Democratic governor is vetoing a bill that would prohibit abortions because of a prenatal Down syndrome, a day after it passed the Republican-controlled Legislature.
Pennsylvania's Senate is taking up debate on a bill to outlaw abortions because of a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome, although it faces a veto on Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf's desk.
A federal appeals court has upheld a judge's decision to put on hold an Ohio law prohibiting doctors from performing abortions based on a fetal diagnosis of Down syndrome.
Pennsylvania's House of Representatives is launching another effort to outlaw abortions because of a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome.
George Mason University promised to do "better in the future" after a student with Down syndrome was rejected by every sorority during recruitment over the weekend.
A proposal to prohibit abortions in Pennsylvania when the sole reason is that the fetus has or may have Down syndrome is headed to the state Senate.
A large rally was held in Harrisburg on Monday, focusing on people living with Down syndrome and new proposed changes to Pennsylvania's abortion law.
Baby food company Gerber has announced the results of its latest photo search.
The Ohio Senate has passed legislation that would make it a crime for a doctor to perform an abortion if the fetus might have Down syndrome.
Monday was a special night for a high school basketball player in Butler County.
High school football has been part of the Pittsburgh landscape for as long as most people can remember. This week, two legendary programs are helping to run a special camp.
For the second time in just over a year, first responders at the The North Fayette Township Volunteer Fire Department helped save a child who was choking.
Today is a First Alert Weather Day because of flooding risks.
Timothy Quinn and Steven Menefee were killed in an explosion at the U.S. Steel Clairton plant one year ago.
The U.S. Chemical Safety Board has released its final report into the deadly explosion at U.S. Steel's Clairton Coke Plant, finding it was the result of multiple preventable safety issues.
Two adults are facing charges after a 3-year-old died from cocaine toxicity in Mercer County, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Monday.
A local family is warning other dog owners about a potentially deadly fungal infection that took the life of their beloved German shepherd.
Two adults are facing charges after a 3-year-old died from cocaine toxicity in Mercer County, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Monday.
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and the Sherwin-Williams Manufacturing Company entered into a consent order and agreement.
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For the second time in just over a year, first responders at the The North Fayette Township Volunteer Fire Department helped save a child who was choking.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer questions during testimony before the committee last week.
Part of the state budget calls for $20 million to go to main street development in communities.
On Saturday, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke with Mr. Trump and cautioned him against conducting a fresh round of strikes on Iran, CBS News learned.
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.
While the importance of the family support system is timeless, a new study found it creates financial stressors for all involved.
The store will be located at the North Hills Village shopping center along McKnight Road.
The number of people who are food insecure is rising, and experts have said that it is only going to get worse.
Just when it looked like relief was heading our way at the gas pump, prices could spike once again in Pittsburgh.
A Westmoreland County family said having a secret room is not as cool as it sounds, after finding a large void under their garage built by Ryan Homes
Bubba from 100.7 Star’s "The Bubba Show" brings us the latest celebrity news.
Check out the back-to-school resources available through Allegheny County’s public libraries.
The organizers of the Bona Fide Bellevue Rhythm and Brews festival are here to discuss this year’s festival.
No, they are not. They go head-to-head with this season’s KD Quiz winners!
GBU Life presents a big check to the winning school of the KD Quiz season!
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and the Sherwin-Williams Manufacturing Company entered into a consent order and agreement.
A community in Butler County said repeated boil water advisories have them uneasy about their water quality.
An investigation into alleged theft at the North Versailles tax collector's office is underway.
Nearly five months into a major road construction project in Beaver County, several small business owners say they are struggling to keep customers coming through the door.
Opposition to a data center at the back end of an industrial park is growing among residents of Hanover Township, Washington County.
The Pennsylvania measles outbreak isn't slowing down, and one local doctor said Pittsburgh is not immune.
The countdown to the first day of school is on, and now is the time to start making some adjustments.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Doctors are finding they are faced with questions about health advice from social media, but they caution that you can't always trust what you find.
August 1 is PA Donor Day, a day to bring awareness to organ donation and the countless lives it can save.
Visit Pittsburgh said that the NFL draft brought a record 805,000 people to the city for the three-day event.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The New York Mets routed the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-1 on Sunday afternoon.
Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
Usually held on Friday to echo the high school football tradition, the Steelers moved the practice to Saturday this year in Latrobe.
Part of the state budget calls for $20 million to go to main street development in communities.
Amtrak is adding a second trip from Pittsburgh to New York later this year, officials said during a public board meeting.
Attention is brewing around a proposed variance for Bethel Bakery to expand its parking.
The organizers of a plan aimed at making Pittsburgh's South Side safer are standing by their efforts.
Data center projects are on municipal drawing boards across the Pittsburgh region, and public opposition is growing.
The popular vocal quintet Pentatonix is returning to Pittsburgh this holiday season.
Joe Manganiello says even when he spent 25 years living in Los Angeles, he always considered Pittsburgh home.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Dave Matthews stopped by a Pittsburgh restaurant before his show at Star Lake on Friday night.
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
KDKA's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Andrew Fillipponi discuss the sports topics of the day.
Get the latest weather forecast from KDKA-TV First Alert Meteorologist Ron Smiley!
Meal planning for the school day has four parts, and they're all important.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
A new report says U.S. Steel could have prevented last year's deadly explosion at its Clairton plant. KDKA's Ricky Sayer reports.
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.
