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In the past 20 years or so, there's been a big movement to use the Earth's natural filtration system to filter and naturally clean our water before it goes back into the watershed.
The first Earth Day happened 51 years ago, when CBS News's Walter Cronkite called it "a day dedicated to enlisting all the citizens of a bountiful country in a common cause of saving life from the deadly biproduct of that bounty."
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If you're looking for activities you can take part in to celebrate Earth Day this year, you've come to the right place.
Aliquippa residents are fighting for a second opinion on their water.
Noble Environmental celebrates Earth Day by awarding $100,000 in Green Gifts to Western PA organizations achieving sustainability.
The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy is hosting several in-person, COVID-safe events for Earth Day.
One billion people across 180 countries now observe Earth Day, and in the Pittsburgh area, there are all kinds of events specifically designed for families.
Almost 50 years after the first Earth Day celebration, leaders in Pittsburgh put their heads together in observation of FutureFest.
Don't be surprised if you find your neighbors turning off their lights for a full hour Saturday night. They're taking part in a global movement called Earth Hour.
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Target's annual car seat trade-in event starts Monday, April 22 and runs through May 5.
Every year during spring people take stock of what's around the house or apartment and decide what they'll get rid of.
Some of today's guests/topics include: Izzazu Salon, Shen Yun and the Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon! Click for more information about today's guests!
Chef Bill Fuller stopped by PTL to show off some delicious recipes to celebrate Earth Day!
Today is Earth Day and Pittsburgh has made huge strides in becoming more environmentally-conscious over the last few years.
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Pittsburgh Earth Day is dedicated to providing the city with free events to celebrate sustainability in the region.
Ready to plant a tree? Here's a breakdown of some of the most popular types and their costs.
So it's Earth Day and everyone is saying you should plant a tree, but exactly what goes into planting one? It takes more preparation and skill than you might think.
The city of Pittsburgh, PA is celebrating Earth Day, April 22, 2015 with an exciting array of things to do and enjoy. This year, purchasing green is encouraged to recognize Earth Day for a spectacular event that will be better than ever before.
If you're ready to take your overall going green experience to the next level, check out some of these apps that can help you reduce your harmful impacts on earth.
In recent years, Hollywood has financed and developed more and more films that draw attention to the effects of humans on planet earth.
From numbers standpoint, the harm done to the planet is quite surprising.
Who says resolutions are solely for New Year's Eve? This Earth Day, why not try a few new resolutions that can keep planet earth a little happier and healthier.
The shooting happened in New Kensington around 3 a.m.
The City of Washington Police Department said that two additional suspects involved in a robbery and shooting late last month are in custody.
The cold temperatures are sticking around through next week, and we could see some snow flurries on Saturday.
Police are searching for a home invasion suspect in Pittsburgh's Squirrel Hill neighborhood.
Two trophy-class antlered white-tailed deer were illegally killed in Forest County, Pennsylvania, the Game Commission said.
The shooting happened in New Kensington around 3 a.m.
The City of Washington Police Department said that two additional suspects involved in a robbery and shooting late last month are in custody.
The cold temperatures are sticking around through next week, and we could see some snow flurries on Saturday.
Police are searching for a home invasion suspect in Pittsburgh's Squirrel Hill neighborhood.
Two trophy-class antlered white-tailed deer were illegally killed in Forest County, Pennsylvania, the Game Commission said.
A Pittsburgh attorney has filed a petition on behalf of the family of a Colombian man killed in a U.S. military strike on a boat in the Caribbean.
Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said he was readying a plan that would extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies for two years.
President Trump, facing criticism that he's focused more on international issues than kitchen-table concerns, will rev up his domestic messaging, two GOP sources said.
Authorities say the FBI has arrested a man suspected of placing pipe bombs outside RNC and DNC headquarters on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
The Trump administration says it will withhold funds for administering SNAP food aid in most Democratic-controlled states starting next week unless they provide data about those receiving the assistance.
Federal funding will finally be available to thousands of families in Pennsylvania to help pay their heating bills.
Electric prices in Pennsylvania are going up next month.
Saturday's grand opening included live music, food, and a meet-and-greet with Lego Master Krist Kay.
Thursday will be the first time many people cook and host Thanksgiving dinner - here's how you can avoid illness and danger.
To much fanfare, the 51st Aldi opened in the Pittsburgh area on Thursday morning.
Heather and David are taking a look back at the week.
The 5th annual PTL Toy Drive is tomorrow!
Downtown Pittsburgh is coming alive with a holiday flair.
For the first time in nearly a quarter century, the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre is unveiling a brand-new version of "The Nutcracker."
The stars are in town for Steel City Con. Chris DeRose has more about what to expect.
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.
For most students, the most dangerous part of their day is going to and from school.
Shopping malls are under threat from online shopping and disappearing customers, and many are facing the wrecking ball.
A CDC vaccine panel voted to stop recommending the birth dose of the hepatitis B vaccine.
Western Pennsylvania counties are seeing vaccination rates fall among school-aged children.
The discussion happens every year: shoveling snow can lead to heart attacks, and one AHN cardiologist explains why it's a risk.
A little boy from Delaware County is getting his once-in-a-lifetime wish, just in time for the holidays.
Consumers with the imported pans should throw them away due to the severe health risks posed by lead, the agency warns.
Matt Campbell was hired as Penn State's coach, ending a two-month search by the Nittany Lions to find James Franklin's successor.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The Panthers and Badgers' 2026 game has been canceled, but the schools will meet in Dublin in 2027.
Skenes and Dunne joined a two-day USO Tour and visited sailors abord the USS Gerald R. Ford and the USS Mahan.
It all starts Friday night at the Petersen Events Center in Oakland.
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.
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
A new Barnes & Noble is coming to Pittsburgh.
Vanessa Hudgens and former Pittsburgh Pirates player Cole Tucker welcomed their second child.
Christina Aguilera and Liev Schreiber were spotted at Wednesday's Pittsburgh Penguins game at PPG Paints Arena.
Jimmy Cliff, who famously sang about the "many rivers" we all must cross, has died after suffering a seizure and pneumonia, his family say.
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.
Fans of Jeff Goldblum are seeing double.
Late on Friday night, the City of Washington Police Department said that two additional suspects wanted for the robbery of the Washington Food Mart were taken into custody.
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Police are searching for a home invasion suspect in Pittsburgh's Squirrel Hill neighborhood.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe is "slowly healing" after last week's shooting in Washington, D.C., West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey said Friday.
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.
