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Last year, kids weren't really going door to door, and neighbors weren't putting candy directly into kids' bags, but those traditions returned this Halloween - along with some new traditions.
All across the Pittsburgh area today, the ghosts and ghouls were out as communities celebrated Halloween.
68% of Americans say they will participate in Halloween festivities, which is up from 58% last year during the coronavirus pandemic.
Communities across the area are celebrating Halloween in a new way.
A study from Amex has found that Americans are ready to enjoy the holidays, travel, and celebrate once again.
Trick-or-treaters will hit the streets this weekend and while there's plenty of excitement, experts still want kids to stay safe.
14 years of data found that we here in the Keystone State love Hershey bars when we go trick-or-treating.
The tiniest pumpkins of the season are at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital.
It was an adorably spooky but studious evening in the Cathedral of Learning.
Pittsburgh has some of the most candy and chocolate shops per capita, but not a lot of trick-or-treaters to eat all the sweets, according to a new report.
Local pediatricians are offering advice to families celebrating Halloween.
It may not be Halloween yet, but Tannen Lupey is getting in the spirit now.
PTL's Mikey Hood is going trunk or treating with the Neighborhood Ford Store!
Like so many things, haunted houses have had to put precautions in place but they're still bringing the scares this fall.
Boys and girls of all ages were able to get free Halloween costumes in Braddock thanks to a collaboration between For Good Pittsburgh and the Emma Munson Foundation.
Here is our growing list of Western Pennsylvania trick or treating times and community celebrations.
Etiquette expert Liz Aquino, of the Good Manners Group, has some advice on the do's and don'ts of trick or treating.
The University of Pittsburgh is offering guided, in-person tours of its nationality rooms, and visitors can hear spine-chilling stories from multiple cultures.
Ahoy, mateys! A Washington County family has seen a fleet of skeleton pirates dock in their yard for this Halloween.
We're chatting with Kidsburgh Ambassador Yu-Ling Behr about some of the family-friendly Halloween fun going on in the Pittsburgh area!
Tomato Blood Ketchup? It's a thing this Halloween season and Heinz is bringing it to us.
Welcome to October! It's the month of Harvest and Halloween. COVID-19 certainly took a bite out of the festivities last year, so will this year be any better? Will the kids get to go trick-or-treating?
From Disney characters to wild animals, your pooch will look smart in these costumes from Amazon, Chewy, ShopDisney and more
Americans are expected to spend billions of dollars on Halloween candy this year, and a homegrown product in Pennsylvania is the most popular item in the state.
It was his first campaign appearance rally since suffering a stroke prior to the primary.
The Commonwealth Court judge said she will rule as quickly as possible.
There will be plenty for fans tonight on the North Shore.
Highs will be in the high-70s with sunshine and some clouds.
Both men were shot in the hand.
It was the Pirates sixth loss in eight games.
According to some of the restaurant owners, the number of people they are seeing is back to pre-pandemic levels.
The victim's ATM card was later used to withdraw $1,000.
Deshaun Watson was accused of sexually harassing or assaulting the women during the therapy sessions in 2020 and 2021.
It was his first campaign appearance rally since suffering a stroke prior to the primary.
The Commonwealth Court judge said she will rule as quickly as possible.
There will be plenty for fans tonight on the North Shore.
Highs will be in the high-70s with sunshine and some clouds.
Both men were shot in the hand.
It was his first campaign appearance rally since suffering a stroke prior to the primary.
The Commonwealth Court judge said she will rule as quickly as possible.
The Justice Department is investigating the former president for potential Espionage Act violations.
The Justice Department asked a federal court to unseal the warrant, citing public interest in the case, and Trump said he encouraged its release.
Attorney General Merrick Garland revealed he "personally approved" the extraordinary decision to seek the warrant.
We're talking with the thrifty Brittany Newcomb who has some great tips for parents on how to back to school shop on a budget!
The move is a follow-up to the launch of PNC's "Low-Cash Mode" alerts.
Lyons is expanding a recall of several protein and nutritional drinks.
Lyons is expanding a recall of several protein and nutritional drinks.
Pennsylvania regulators are warning that the cost of electric generation will increase again for some customers next month.
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
We want to see your back to school photos!
It's graduation day for the newest crop of Canine Companions' service dogs!
We're talking with Dr. Jocelyn Idema, a spine and orthopedic surgeon, about how to help your kids avoid back pain from those overstuffed backpacks.
We're talking with the thrifty Brittany Newcomb who has some great tips for parents on how to back to school shop on a budget!
Seeking the death penalty will come at considerable costs to Washington County's taxpayers.
What is being done to help people experiencing homelessness in the city of Pittsburgh?
Homelessness is on the rise in our region, up 21 percent in Allegheny County from last year.
Shell's cracker plant in Beaver County is finally set to open later this summer.
Shell's cracker plant in Beaver County is finally set to open later this summer.
Last month, the New York Health Department reported the nation's first case of polio in almost a decade, in Rockland County, north of New York City.
The decision is part of the transition to all cornstarch-based powder.
The agency says the new revisions acknowledge "the pandemic is not over" but should not disrupt daily life as much as it used to.
We're all programmed to listen to peer pressure and social pressure when it comes to food and weight but how can that change?
"There is no speculation here whatsoever," the study's lead author said. "These are things that have already happened."
There will be plenty for fans tonight on the North Shore.
It was the Pirates sixth loss in eight games.
Deshaun Watson was accused of sexually harassing or assaulting the women during the therapy sessions in 2020 and 2021.
The biggest question is whether the NFL would make this compromise.
Tomlin made the announcement during his Thursday press conference.
Federal investigators have indicted five people, including the CEO of Brighton Rehab and Wellness Center in Beaver County, of health care fraud.
Several times per week here at KDKA, we hear from unemployed people whose frustrations have boiled over while trying to get some help from the state -- so John Shumway went asking for answers.
Animal shelters in some areas of the country are seeing more pets returned to their care.
Enjoy Life Natural Brands is expanding its voluntary recall of baked goods over the potential presence of hard pieces of plastic.
The iconic Heinz Ketchup bottles may no longer be on the end zone scoreboard, but they are not leaving Acrisure Stadium.
The legendary cellist will be in Pittsburgh for one night only.
The 20th annual Pittsburgh Little Italy Days returns to Bloomfield on Aug. 18-21.
Over a four-year period, 1963-67, Lamont Dozier and brothers Brian and Eddie Holland crafted more than 25 top 10 songs.
You can be featured in the upcoming film.
Her husband John Easterling announced her passing on her Facebook page.
The Steelers and Seahawks will face-off tonight at Acrisure Stadium in the first preseason game of the year. KDKA's Bryant Reed gets you ready.
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Mary Ours’ forecast!
Both victims are expected to survive after they were both shot in the hand in Duquesne early on Saturday morning.
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Kristin Emery's 7-day forecast!
The weekend of concerts continued at PNC Park on Friday night.
We've collected the class pictures of our KDKA team. Can you guess who's who from these photos?
On Monday, July 18, 2022, crews were hard at work at the former Heinz Field. They were taking down signage to make way for Acrisure Stadium. After removing the endzone ketchup bottles on Monday and Tuesday, the iconic Heinz Field sign on the front of the stadium was taken down.
The new UPMC Presbyterian Hospital will stand 17-stories high and have 636 private patient rooms, officials said.
More than a dozen tanker cars derailed in Harmar Township, sending three people to the hospital on Thursday.
Pittsburgh Marathon weekend 2022 brought hundreds of thousands of people into the city. Despite a rainy day, runners made their way through 14 city neighborhoods.
