New App Keeps Tabs On Trick-Or-Treating Children
A major concern for parents each Halloween is safety, especially when children are trick-or-treating after dark. Now there's a new way to keep track of children.
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A major concern for parents each Halloween is safety, especially when children are trick-or-treating after dark. Now there's a new way to keep track of children.
We all remember going to that one house on the block and not only being tricked of a treat but going home with a bag full of pennies, apples, or even a tube of toothpaste from your family dentist. Now you have the option to pick which out of the two evils you would rather go home with. Choose wisely!
If channeling your inner pop diva is a look you want to create this Halloween, Nicki Minaj is your best bet. The singer rocks neons and wigs like nobody's business so dig through your closet for the brightest colors you have before taking a trip to the mall.
The cool days of October may give you chills, but these Halloween haunts were designed to send them up the whole family's spine. Ghosts, goblins, witches, scary characters and historical explorations await all visitors seeking a hair-raising experience. These excursions into the world of the supernatural promise fun memories for years to come.
Pittsburgh boasts a history rich in steel and sports as well as a ghostly past. In fact, the city that's been voted one of America's most livable is also home to many of the nonliving. From east-end universities to north-side homes, ghosts abound in the city — some even patronizing area bars for one last round. If you're ready to share some spirits with your spirits, have a drink at these five haunted Pittsburgh bars.
Tour the country visiting some terrifying real life haunted houses. These spots all have mysterious and dark histories, which lead to a lot of unexplained activity. Decide for yourself if these are truly the most haunted houses in the United States.
Halloween is all about candy. And we all have our favorites. Tell us yours!
Step away from the prepackaged Halloween costumes in a box. Get a bit creative and find some inspiration from today's pop culture. Here are a few great costume ideas to get your Halloween creativity going.
It's the season for scary movies, so gather the family and be prepared for some terror. Here are the choices for the 10 best Halloween movies of all time.
Halloween is almost here, which means it's time to begin decorating your home.
The bar is high when it comes to Halloween decorating in one neighborhood in Cecil Township. That's because nationally-known illusionist Mike Super lives there.
As kids and adults alike prepare for the tricks, treats, and inevitable sugar overload that come with Halloween night, police are reminding families to take the necessary precautions to ensure a safe holiday.
If you're looking for a treat this Halloween, but are watching what you eat, try this recipe for candy apples from Weight Watchers!
Rob Pratte had local candy company owners Ty Ballou and Dan the Candy Man in to talk about the candy business, how much they sell and how much of the Halloween market candy makes up.
Filming continues on Tom Cruise's new movie "One Shot" and it could cross paths with the Halloween festivities on Carson Street this weekend.
Have a great Halloween costume that you want to show off? Get decked out and head to a frighteningly fun party at one of these local establishments!
When it comes to holiday overeating, few traditions can compete with the ceremonial candy binge that comes with Halloween night. But with sky-high rates of obesity and heart disease reaching across the country, some experts are looking for healthier alternatives to chocolaty treats.
Stumped for a costume idea to wear this Halloween? With a little bit of money and a lot of creativity you can come up with some great last minute costumes!
There are plenty of kid-friendly Halloween happenings around town that are sure to get you and your children into the spirit!
Kids, adults & pets rejoice - because Halloween is in full swing, and there are great activities for all ages and scare-levels! Fun parades, zombies, dance parties, face painting, and even a race for little dogs dressed like hot dogs... who could possibly resist the super fun & affordable Halloween festivities we have in store for you this weekend and the week ahead? With these prices, we're guessing no one!
A little store called Bloom's Cut Rate has been a McKeesport landmark for 68 years. If you think the merchandise hasn't changed since then, well, it only seems that way.
As many as 70 billboards have gone up in the area promoting a place called the Haunted Hayloft. But, one of the billboards on Perrysville Avenue on Pittsburgh's North Side has its critics.
Who can resist Halloween candy? If you have food allergies, it may be in your best interest. Most candy treats contain at least one of the top three allergy triggers for kids.
Find out when the little ghouls and goblins will be making their rounds in your community this Halloween!
It's the time of the year for Trick-Or-Treating and the City of Pittsburgh has put together a guide to help parents and kids get ready.
A second person has died days after a multi-vehicle crash happened on the Liberty Bridge over the weekend.
Superintendent Joe Maluchnik had been on paid leave for the past three months during an internal investigation.
A man wanted for stealing guns out of cars in Downtown Pittsburgh jumped into the river after leading officers on a chase on Wednesday afternoon, authorities said.
A man is facing animal cruelty charges after police said he brought an injured parakeet to a bar in Greensburg.
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
A second person has died days after a multi-vehicle crash happened on the Liberty Bridge over the weekend.
Superintendent Joe Maluchnik had been on paid leave for the past three months during an internal investigation.
A man wanted for stealing guns out of cars in Downtown Pittsburgh jumped into the river after leading officers on a chase on Wednesday afternoon, authorities said.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
A man is facing animal cruelty charges after police said he brought an injured parakeet to a bar in Greensburg.
The U.S. is "accelerating, not decelerating" war on Iran, Hegseth says, as strikes intensify in the region and reach 1,000 miles away.
Six American service members have been killed in the U.S.-Iran conflict, U.S. Central Command said.
President Trump said he expects the bombing campaign to last four to five weeks, but "we have [the] capability to go far longer than that."
"Sadly, there will likely be more before it ends. That's the way it is. Likely be more," President Trump said after mentioning the three U.S. service members killed in the operation.
President Trump posted on social media that Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed after a massive U.S. and Israeli military operation Saturday.
There are always deals to be had at places like Sam's Club and TJ Maxx, but there are ways to get even bigger discounts.
Ollie's Bargain Outlet in Greensburg has temporarily closed after the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture found a rodent infestation this week.
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are looking at bills to tackle dynamic pricing.
Each year, the American Customer Satisfaction Index releases its survey of supermarkets, and several Pittsburgh grocers got high marks.
Former patients of Dr. Carl Medgaus are running out of time to try to recover money for unfinished dental work.
VisAbility Pittsburgh is using technology to change the lives of people who are blind, teaching those with impaired vision or blindness how to do daily tasks and prepare for jobs.
Robert and Paul from Just Roll'd Up have rolled into the PTL kitchen to show us how to make and eat their latest creation!
A group of students at Point Park University decided that if they couldn’t find the perfect location for their movie, they’d build it!
It’s a dreary day outside, but Daisy has visions of Apples to Rainbows! She’s showing us around the uniquely Pittsburgh gift shop in Castle Shannon.
What’s the biggest annoyance from a passenger in your car? Backseat driving? Eating? Head in the rearview mirror? We’re sharing your responses with our Whatcha Think Wednesday question.
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
There is cautious optimism on the North Shore that the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette may continue to publish under new ownership.
From freshly washed cars to air conditioning units to entire porches, dust is blanketing one Westmoreland County neighborhood.
Former patients of Dr. Carl Medgaus are running out of time to try to recover money for unfinished dental work.
The Woodland Hills school board has been a lightning rod of controversy since putting Superintendent Joe Maluchnik on administrative leave three months ago.
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
Fish fries can be a quandary for people with heart and other medical issues.
With a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, local health experts want to send a message to families.
Cracking down on the price of prescription drugs is a hefty task.
The advisory, issued on Saturday, affected thousands of customers in Allegheny and Washington counties.
Registration for fans who want to attend the 2026 NFL Draft has officially opened.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The United States wasted little time showing how potent its roster could be at the upcoming World Baseball Classic.
The Mars Area school board voted 7-2 on Tuesday to hire Zachary Benedek to replace Eric Kasperowicz as the high school football coach.
Marat Khusnutdinov and Casey Mittelstadt scored less than a minute apart early in the first period and the Boston Bruins held on for a 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night.
A fire chief says a fire at an Ohio hog farm complex has killed about 6,000 pigs and unleashed a large plume of smoke that could be seen for miles.
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are looking at bills to tackle dynamic pricing.
The budget airline Breeze is launching a new nonstop route from Pittsburgh to Myrtle Beach this summer.
The lawsuit accuses Nippon of prioritizing revenue over worker safety.
West Virginia took a major step in the fight against child pornography Thursday, after the state filed a first lawsuit of its kind against Apple.
The countdown is on, as the NFL Draft comes to Pittsburgh and America turns 250 years old.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
The medical drama "The Pitt" has certainly put a lot of eyes on Pittsburgh, and while the stories are fiction, the show highlights some very real things about the city.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
A Romanian court on Thursday rejected an appeal by American rapper Wiz Khalifa to annul his nine-month jail sentence handed down for drug possession.
Superintendent Joe Maluchnik had been on paid leave for the past three months while the board conducted an independent investigation.
A man wanted for stealing guns out of cars in Downtown Pittsburgh jumped into the river after leading officers on a chase on Wednesday afternoon, authorities said.
Two women are dead in Zelienople, Pennsylvania, and a man is dead in Hillside, Illinois, after an apparent murder-suicide, Pennsylvania State Police said.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
The Senate defeated a war powers resolution that sought to block President Trump from using further military force against Iran.
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.
