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Last summer when Democrats nominated Hillary Clinton, Philadelphia hosted the convention -- which gave local delegates front row seats.
More than half of registered voters in Pennsylvania support legalizing marijuana.
Tick-borne infections are on the rise in Pennsylvania and doctors continue to disagree over treatment.
The wife of Pennsylvania's lieutenant governor has entered a residential treatment facility for a mental health issue amid fallout from complaints about the couple's behavior toward state employees.
High levels of cancer-causing radon have been found in some Pennsylvania water wells.
If some state legislators have their way, smoking will pretty much be confined to the smokers' own home.
One of Pennsylvania's gubernatorial hopefuls is in hot water.
A central Pennsylvania official accused of stealing from a memorial scholarship fund to pay for his political campaign is due in court.
Pennsylvania state government is facing perhaps its most difficult budget year since the recession, and demographic trends will provide no relief in coming years.
Several hundred Republican Party faithful and GOP state committee members gathered Thursday night at a banquet hall in Irwin for the annual Westmoreland County Ronald Reagan Dinner.
Pennsylvania's 18-member U.S. House delegation split on GOP legislation that's erasing much of former President Barack Obama's health care law, while Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf calls it a "sad day."
Police say they are investigating what happened when a Republican legislator who is running for Pennsylvania governor grabbed a camera from a man who works for a liberal opposition research group.
A Kentucky woman chased by police from Maryland into Pennsylvania told the trooper who finally stopped her she was Hillary Clinton.
Another bad month of tax collections is deepening Pennsylvania state government's budget hole.
The agency that controls Pennsylvania's state-owned wine and liquor stores is working to lift the embargo on Cuban rum.
A federal judge in Pennsylvania is keeping alive a lawsuit by nonbelievers who want to be allowed to give invocations at the start of state House sessions.
Attorney General Josh Shapiro detailed the results of a major drug round up conducted Thursday.
A jury has given the death penalty to a gunman who targeted Pennsylvania state troopers at their barracks, killing one and leaving a second with devastating injuries.
Regulators say Pennsylvania's medical marijuana program remains on schedule after hundreds of applications poured in from those who want to grow, process and dispense the drug.
A set of revisions to Pennsylvania's criminal laws concerning cruelty to animals is on its way to the Senate after passage by the state House of Representatives.
The Pennsylvania state House wants to enable gun owners and groups such as the National Rifle Association to launch legal challenges to cities' firearms regulations.
Police in Ohio have received a stuffed toy given by a child to a Pennsylvania police officer to help keep him safe.
The state House is giving its approval to a plan to lease and eventually sell off the state's wholesale system for wine and spirits, a change that opponents say could spell the end of state-owned liquor stores.
A new audit says it's unclear if the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry properly spent millions in recent years on an unemployment compensation system that has melted down during a funding fight.
As the country prepares to celebrate America 250, a national symbol is trying to unite.
Giant Eagle has remained the dominant grocer in southwestern Pennsylvania for more than 40 years, and one of those reasons was the exit of Kroger.
Allegheny County is facing a major financial crisis that leaders are unsure how to address.
A major healthcare merger is now official.
The National Weather Service is reminding people in the Pittsburgh area to take precautions in the dangerous heat.
The Kroger Company announced the acquisition of Giant Eagle on Wednesday morning.
A man is facing charges of indecent assault and stalking after police said he followed young girls around a Giant Eagle store in Washington County and touched one of them inappropriately.
A Pennsylvania State Police trooper was hit and killed by a tractor-trailer on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County on Wednesday morning, authorities said.
Temperatures in the Pittsburgh area are expected to be in the 90s for multiple days this week.
Someone who bought a lottery ticket in Allegheny County won $1 million.
Rep. Eric Davanzo later said he "will never apologize for putting patriotism before politics."
Some lawmakers say the Pennsylvania State Senate is stalling on a bill to increase the state's minimum wage.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
The Supreme Court upheld state laws from West Virginia and Idaho that restricted participation by transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports.
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count mail ballots that are cast by Election Day but arrive later, rejecting a GOP challenge to a Mississippi law.
Giant Eagle has remained the dominant grocer in southwestern Pennsylvania for more than 40 years, and one of those reasons was the exit of Kroger.
A major healthcare merger is now official.
Imagine finding out the home you own is no longer yours, even though you weren't behind on your mortgage or selling it.
Schewbel's is closing after 120 years, meaning Giant Eagle will have to find a new bakery to make its branded bread.
Schwebel's, which sells bread at grocery stores across western Pennsylvania, is closing after 120 years.
We've been keeping a close watch on Pittsburgh's Jeff Koontz while he pedaled from coast-to-coast. Now he joins us live, after completing 3,000 miles in just 12 days. Jeff rode in support of the KDKA Turkey Fund...and you can still donate now at kdkaturkeyfund.com.
Heather brings her TALK Pittsburgh segment "Home Sweet Heather" to PTL to show off her newest viral recipe recreation.
Boaz is taking our America 250 celebration to new heights as he shows us a new feature to the fireworks viewing experience.
As our countdown to America's 250th continues, we're taking a sneak peek at how Latrobe is preparing for their big 4th of July celebration.
AI Love Island? It's a thing and Heather Abraham and Ron Smiley talk about it!
Allegheny County is facing a major financial crisis that leaders are unsure how to address.
Rising Tide Partners began acquiring depressed properties five years ago with the promise of transforming struggling neighborhoods.
A Westmoreland County woman is demanding answers after she said a broken pipe flooded her apartment in Rostraver Township.
The school board in McKeesport has called a special meeting on Wednesday to decide the future of its football coaching staff.
Delta-8 is unregulated and untested, and more and more users are paying the price.
A major healthcare merger is now official.
Representatives from UPMC and Allegheny County Public Safety held a demonstration to encourage firework safety in Pittsburgh.
When you hear you're diagnosed with cancer, it can be overwhelming. It can leave questions, anger and a feeling of seclusion.
Allegheny County health officials said babies who have died from sudden unexpected infant death have more than doubled since 2000.
Lone star ticks have been found in Franklin and Erie counties in Pennsylvania.
Free agency opened at noon on July 1; here's a list of players the Penguins have signed.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Cristopher Sánchez returned to form after a couple of shaky outings, allowing only three hits in seven innings as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-0.
Esmerlyn Valdez and Jared Triolo both hit home runs to help the Pirates escape an early five-run deficit, and Endy Rodriguez closed the deal with a three-run homer in the ninth for an 11-7 win over the Phillies on Monday night.
Ryan O'Hearn homered twice and drove in four runs to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 9-4 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.
Giant Eagle has remained the dominant grocer in southwestern Pennsylvania for more than 40 years, and one of those reasons was the exit of Kroger.
A major healthcare merger is now official.
The Kroger Company announced the acquisition of Giant Eagle on Wednesday morning.
Schewbel's is closing after 120 years, meaning Giant Eagle will have to find a new bakery to make its branded bread.
A federal judge has extended his block on enforcement of an Ohio law that would require children under 16 to get parental consent to use social media apps while a legal challenge proceeds.
Anthrocon 2026, dubbed "Critters, Cryptids and Curses," will return to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.
Road closures will be in place ahead of the America250PA concert at Point State Park on Saturday, June 27.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Pittsburgh's South Side Street Fest is officially underway, aiming to create a safer and welcoming South Side.
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
As the country prepares to celebrate America 250, a national symbol is trying to unite.
Elite 18: No. 14 at South Hills Country Club
Kroger is acquiring Giant Eagle. KDKA's Erika Stanish and Lauren Linder have more about what this means for shoppers.
Giant Eagle has remained the dominant grocer in Southwestern Pennsylvania for more than 40 years, and one of those reasons was the exit of Kroger. Now that major chain is returning to the region, acquiring the company it unintentionally helped to grow. What does that mean for the future of Giant Eagle here in Pittsburgh? KDKA's Lauren Linder reports.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
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.
