Mattel introduces first blind Barbie, new Barbie with Down syndrome
As Disability Pride Month comes to a close, Mattel introduced two new Barbie dolls: a blind Barbie and a Black Barbie with Down syndrome.
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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.
Words can often cut like a knife and be just as painful, especially when referring to people with disabilities.
A Plum woman is using social media to voice her outrage about a local Chili's restaurant after her boyfriend was fired.
An 18-year-old is facing charges after police said he broke another student's jaw during a fight inside a classroom at Ringgold High School.
Come Saturday, industrial icons that once defined southern Indiana County's skyline will be gone.
Proposed cuts in service have many Pittsburgh Regional Transit riders wondering what they're going to do.
The robots could be first on the scene to help assess injuries and other risks that humans might not be able to.
The DEP is holding a public meeting Wednesday about a proposed discharge permit involving Westmoreland Sanitary Landfill.
An 18-year-old is facing charges after police said he broke another student's jaw during a fight inside a classroom at Ringgold High School.
Reports say 27-year-old Hunter Myers was flown to a Pittsburgh hospital following a crash during a race on Wednesday.
PRT has proposed a 35% service cut that will take effect in February of 2026.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2025 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
Come Saturday, industrial icons that once defined southern Indiana County's skyline will be gone.
Beginning March 31, those who cannot verify their identity over the agency's online service will be required to visit an agency field office in person.
President Trump has taken aim at the Department of Education, but shutting down the department entirely would require an act of Congress.
Both candidates are touting the support from labor, but the unions themselves are divided between the two.
Voters in Pennsylvania's 35th district will fill a vacancy next week and decide which party will hold the speakership.
The federal government employs thousands in the Pittsburgh region and funds research to the tune of billions of dollars.
A vicious ransomware called Medusa is picking up speed and a local cybersecurity expert has ways you can keep your data safe.
Erin Love, from Firecracker Fabrics, is just one of the local stores stepping up in the crafting industry after the closure of JOANN Fabric and Crafts.
The owners say that gift cards and loyalty points that guests may have will still be accepted at the three other Walnut Grill locations in Wexford, Robinson, and Washington.
Fake Facebook pages have been popping up claiming to be the iconic iceball cart, but the owner says they're all scams.
Most people have traded in their car for a new one and the warranty talks begin, but did you know you can get a refund for your trade-in's warranty?
From big kids to littles, are you looking for the perfect way to keep everyone entertained? We learned about some new, exciting family-friendly events from our friends at Kidsburgh.
Today is Mr. Rogers' birthday and we're learning why his legacy is all over the campus of St. Vincent College.
Sean Collier was back with a new edition of the PTL Weekend Guide!
Verizon stopped by the studios to show us the future of home tech! This segment was sponsored by Verizon.
Katie stopped by Cop Out Pierogies, one of our contestants in last year's PTL Pierogi Bracket, to check out a place that packs a real pierogi punch.
Not everyone getting checks from Pennsylvania's rental rebate program is seeing the money, KDKA Investigates uncovered.
A Caliber Collision auto body shop is being built in Murrysville, but for one couple, it's right in their backyard.
An entire section of a home in Pittsburgh's Knoxville neighborhood has folded, bricks collapsing into the yard next door.
Gecko Robotics is one of the hottest tech companies around and it was founded here in Pittsburgh, but with a stagnant economy, it's only one of a few.
There's an unsightly mess collecting along a road in North Fayette — so much that it looks more like a landfill.
After recent teen suicides in the Pittsburgh area, here are signs that friends and family can look for to step in and prevent a tragedy.
Nestlé USA cites consumer complaints, including "one potential choking incident" for recalling products sold nationwide.
When it comes to the world of wellness, it's easy to get quick answers from health coaches and influencers. Dr. Natalie Gentile joined us to set the record straight on false fads you see online.
The Rush to Crush Cancer bike ride is here and Daisy got an expert lesson from Ron Smiley on how to ride a bike because she's never learned!
About one in five newborns in the U.S. start out on infant formula, making it a crucial source of nutrition.
Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Jared Jones is missing his next spring training start because of elbow discomfort.
As the 2026 NFL Draft nears, more details are coming out about just how Pittsburgh could be utilized in the event.
Fans gathered at the UPMC Events Center to send the team off to Cleveland ahead of their first-round matchup against Alabama.
A basketball clinic for youth was hosted by the Cleveland Cavaliers in Pittsburgh.
Amarr Knox's layup with a second left lifted Alabama State to its first NCAA Tournament win, 70-68 over Saint Francis (PA) in a matchup of No. 16 seeds at the First Four.
PRT has proposed a 35% service cut that will take effect in February of 2026.
As the 2026 NFL Draft nears, more details are coming out about just how Pittsburgh could be utilized in the event.
A new energy facility is coming to Beaver County.
Sheetz is looking to fill several positions across its Pennsylvania locations.
Kennywood, Idlewild, and Sandcastle are getting a new ownership and some Pittsburgh hope it will mean better days for the parks.
Madrid-based Parques Reunidos has agreed to sell the parks to Herschend.
A federal judge has dismissed the charges against a Minnesota man accused of hiding a stolen pair of ruby slippers that Judy Garland wore in "The Wizard of Oz." Prosecutors informed the court Monday that he died Sunday.
Construction is underway for the new music venue in Pittsburgh's Lower Hill after officials broke ground on Thursday.
Pittsburgh will be Billy Joel's first show back on the road after the singer postponed four months' worth of stops for "a medical condition."
Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes is trying to take his burgeoning fame in stride.
Come Saturday, industrial icons that once defined southern Indiana County's skyline will be gone. KDKA-TV's Chris DeRose reports.
Proposed cuts in service have many Pittsburgh Regional Transit riders wondering what they're going to do. KDKA-TV's Ross Guidotti reports.
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Ray Petelin’s forecast!
The robots could be first on the scene to help assess injuries and other risks that humans might not be able to. KDKA's Jessica Riley got a look at their work.
Allegheny County Police announced on Thursday afternoon they have arrested and charged 38-year-old Keontae Hamilton in connection to a hit-and-run on Wednesday night in North Versailles.
The crash happened early Friday morning along Park Way.
The annual Pittsburgh Home & Garden Show kicked off on Friday, March 7, 2025, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. As is tradition, Pittsburgh Today Live kicked off the show with a live episode!
A school bus slammed into a tree in Butler County on Thursday morning, sending the driver and two students to the hospital.
KDKA-TV is sad to report that retired host and weather forecaster Jon Burnett died of complications from suspected CTE. He leaves behind an incredible legacy.
A fast-moving clipper system is proving Punxsutawney Phil correct this Sunday late afternoon/early evening with some freezing rain/drizzle and light wet snow making roads north of Route 422 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike slippery.
