500 kids get free books for regional "Won't You Be a Reader?" literacy campaign
Five hundred children got a free book on Friday to kick off a regional literacy campaign called "Won't You Be a Reader?"
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Five hundred children got a free book on Friday to kick off a regional literacy campaign called "Won't You Be a Reader?"
The Hogwarts house system is being embraced in Pittsburgh Public Schools' middle schools.
South Fayette High School's Mini-Thon is on Friday.
Here's the Kidsburgh Weekend Guide for April 11-12.
Thousands of Pittsburgh-area elementary and middle school students got to witness a world premiere performance at Heinz Hall.
Families are grappling with so many issues related to technology, and AI is developing so quickly that it can be hard to keep up.
AI is becoming more and more a part of our lives, and there are many advantages, but for kids, experts say we need to be careful. KDKA-TV's Kristine Sorensen sits down with a family grappling with this issue and an expert to see what parents can do.
Parents are watching closely for a potentially profound impact on kids on social media as the first of a series of landmark trials began on Monday, seeking to hold tech giants responsible for harms to children.
A new bill in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives encourages schools to enact later start times by letting districts use grant money to make the change.
People who need help affording food now have a new option for getting it.
This weekend, the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh is bringing back one of the most popular exhibits for a fourth time.
Students from more than 45 school districts had a field trip to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center to learn about health-related careers.
A contingent of parents from western Pennsylvania traveled to Harrisburg to support legislation for phone-free schools on Monday.
A program run by the New Castle School District has been helping families with food for more than a decade.
The Pennsylvania Senate Education Committee heard testimony on Tuesday about a proposed law to mandate all schools in Pennsylvania be phone-free.
You just might notice more people playing in Pittsburgh thanks to $1.5 million in grants going to promote playing.
The Pittsburgh Zoo's Jack O'Lantern Extravaganza opens Thursday, Oct. 2.
Congressman Deluzio got responses from 48 school districts in the area he represents for District 17.
The foundation helps people with hemophilia, Von Willebrand disease and other conditions that cause their blood not to clot properly.
Many people have a bleeding disorder and don't know it, but the Western Pennsylvania Bleeding Disorders Foundation is working to help people recognize the signs and get support.
Doctors are seeing an increase in hand, foot and mouth disease among kids in western Pennsylvania, but there are ways to prevent it from infecting your family.
As kids go back to school, districts across our region are grappling with how to deal with kids having cell phones at school.
We are counting down the days until school starts and wanting to make the most of the last few weekends of summer!
Back to school can often mean back to screens, but that may be changing soon.
Riding a bike is a quintessential kid experience, but for Pittsburgh Youth Leadership, cycling is a means for mentorship.
A man from Indiana County killed during World War II was finally laid to rest, more than 80 years after he was declared missing and presumed dead.
There's a new push to revitalize Pittsburgh's South Side.
Pittsburgh City Council members and community stakeholders held a meeting on Wednesday to address flash crowd disturbances Downtown.
Two men who had 17 illegal homemade explosives were arrested after a device detonated near a polling place in Lehigh County, according to a criminal complaint.
Aaron Rodgers says his 22nd season in the NFL will be his last.
A man from Indiana County killed during World War II was finally laid to rest, more than 80 years after he was declared missing and presumed dead.
There's a new push to revitalize Pittsburgh's South Side.
Pittsburgh City Council members and community stakeholders held a meeting on Wednesday to address flash crowd disturbances Downtown.
Two men who had 17 illegal homemade explosives were arrested after a device detonated near a polling place in Lehigh County, according to a criminal complaint.
Aaron Rodgers says his 22nd season in the NFL will be his last.
There's a new push to revitalize Pittsburgh's South Side.
Former Cuban leader Raúl Castro was indicted by a U.S. grand jury in connection with the Cuban military's fatal downing of two planes in 1996 — an escalation in the U.S. pressure campaign against the Cuban government.
The Supreme Court's term is set to end around the end of June, with decisions on birthright citizenship, transgender athlete bans and gun rights still to come.
Tony Guy defeated Jesse James Vodvarka in the Republican primary for Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District, CBS News projects.
Rep. Summer Lee has won the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania's 12th Congressional District, CBS News projects.
The Allegheny County Health Department has issued a consumer alert for Prantl's Bakery in Shadyside, saying an inspection found pest droppings.
A Bethel Park homeowner says he's out thousands of dollars after hiring a contractor to replace his front porch.
A popular Washington County farm won't be offering pick-your-own peaches this year.
Gas across the country continues to climb.
Two food items sold at Giant Eagle have been voluntarily recalled due to separate contamination risks.
We're back in Indiana, the hometown of Jimmy Stewart, and Daisy Jade is getting a tour of the Jimmy Stewart Museum!
If you've ever wondered if you should lift more weights or do more reps to build muscle, there are a lot of conflicting reports. Well, owner of Rebel Fitness, Dr. Natalie Gentile joins us to give you the knowledge you need to know!
Tonight is the finale of Survivor 50, and our friend Heidi Lagares-Greenblatt from season 44 is here to give us her predictions for the explosive finale!
Team PTL's Daisy Jade is speaking with KJ Apa, who is portraying Jimmy Stewart in the upcoming movie!
There are few things more powerful than finding a swimsuit that fits and makes you feel good during your beach trip. So, we called in style expert Joanna Heyman to give us the guidance we need!
A Bethel Park homeowner says he's out thousands of dollars after hiring a contractor to replace his front porch.
It's been nearly eight years since Rachael DelTondo was shot and killed in the driveway of her parents' home in Aliquippa.
An artist in Pittsburgh said the Steel City clothing company used his artwork without his permission.
Alcosan's multi-billion-dollar construction project to clean up the rivers in southwestern Pennsylvania is already over budget.
Pennsylvania prisons now give suboxone to thousands of inmates, with thousands more on the waiting list.
Pittsburgh, with its natural beauty and parks, can be a great place for people to put the phones down and enjoy life.
Doctors say it looks like it will be a bad season for tick-borne diseases.
Temperatures could reach into the 90s this week in Pittsburgh, and that impacts everything, including your sleep.
Frontline healthcare workers at Butler Memorial Hospital overwhelmingly approved their first union contract on Friday.
A western Pennsylvania dad went from wondering what a spot on his leg was to learning he has an extremely rare skin cancer.
Aaron Rodgers says his 22nd season in the NFL will be his last.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Iván Herrera hit a three-run, walk-off home run in the bottom of the 10th inning — one of four homers by St. Louis — as the Cardinals rallied to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night.
Aaron Rodgers didn't waste time getting back to work with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Bryce Harper hit a home run off ace Paul Skenes to lead the Phillies to a 6-0 win over the Pirates and a sweep of the three-game series.
A popular Washington County farm won't be offering pick-your-own peaches this year.
If you're about to throw out all of those old documents while spring cleaning, there are some you should hold onto.
The hole left behind by Spirit will hit businesses and rental companies within Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.
The bar served its final pints Sunday night after 43 years in Oakland, near the heart of Pitt's campus.
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport officials are confident they'll be able to replace Spirit Airlines after the airline shut down early Saturday morning.
May 20 is Jimmy Stewart Day across the commonwealth — a day honoring the late actor and Indiana, Pennsylvania, native.
The tour, celebrating the 30th anniversary of their biggest album, will stop in Pittsburgh on October 6.
The country music superstar will be performing at 1846 Farms in September.
The exhibit transforms historic industrial and historical paintings into a multi-projection animated experience.
Country music star Lainey Wilson and former Steelers quarterback Devlin "Duck" Hodges tied the knot in a lavish Tennessee wedding.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Each year, millions of people are affected by mental illness. Mamie Bah asked the National Alliance on Mental Illness about that and how social media is playing a role.
Sandcastle will open for the summer this weekend. KDKA's Barry Pintar has more about what to expect.
KDKA political analyst Jon Delano talks about how Pennsylvania's primary set up races for the midterm elections in November.
For years, people have been trying to find a way to revitalize Pittsburgh's South Side. Now a councilperson is working with local business owners to propose a new initiative they hope will make a difference and change the public's perspective. KDKA's Lauren Linder 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.
