Dire U.S. housing shortage isn't only a coastal issue anymore
Home prices are skyrocketing amid a shortage of properties — a crisis spreading to once-affordable towns across the U.S.
Real Estate
Home prices in the U.S. climb to record $416,000
But sales of previously occupied homes have slowed sharply amid higher mortgage rates and rising prices.
Real Estate Listing In Allegheny County Goes Viral For Spooky Pictures
A real estate listing in Allegheny County is going viral for its spooky pictures.
Sellers' Market For Homes Leading To Bidding Wars, Multiple Offers, Fast Sales
Put another item on the pandemic shortage list. It started with toilet paper, then beef, then lumber, cars, and now homes. That's right, homes are in short supply!
Why Are There No Houses To Buy?
Though housing prices have soared in many parts of the country, and inventory is way down, real estate sales may still be stronger in 2021.
Study: Pittsburgh Among Most Affordable Cities For First-Time Homebuyers
Pittsburgh is among the most affordable cities for first-time homebuyers, according to a recent study.
Real Estate Landscape Changing As Coronavirus Pandemic Causes Business Closures, Impacts The Way People Work
The impact of COVID is being felt in a lot of areas, not the least of which is the workplace.
Gov. Wolf Allowing Real Estate Industry To Conduct Limited Business Transactions Statewide
Gov. Tom Wolf is lifting some restrictions on real estate statewide.
Coronavirus Has Homebuyers Putting Their Plans On Pause
The boxes are piling up inside Jason Mignanelli's duplex in Ross Township.
6-Year-Old Korean YouTube Star Buys $8 Million Home
The six-year-old YouTube sensation has 13.6 million subscribers and now has an $8 million home.
Renting In Pittsburgh: What Will $800 Get You?
Curious just how far your dollar goes in Pittsburgh? We've rounded up the latest rental listings via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to get a sense of what to expect
The Lowest Priced Apartment Rentals For Rent In Southside Flats, Pittsburgh
We took a look at local listings for studios and one-bedroom apartments in Southside Flats via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide, to find out what price-conscious apartment seekers can expect to find in this Pittsburgh neighborhood.
Real Estate Boom Taking Over Strip District
The Strip District is in the middle of a long-term transition – from wholesale food outlet to high-end housing.
Pittsburgh Ranked Most Affordable For Renters In Nation
Zillow ranked Pittsburgh number on its 2018 list of the top 10 most affordable markets for renters.
What Will $800 Rent You In Pittsburgh?
Here's what $800 a month can rent you in Steel City.
What Will $1,000 Rent You In Pittsburgh Right Now?
Curious just how far your dollar goes in Pittsburgh? We've rounded up the latest rental listings via rental site Zumper to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to scoring an apartment in Pittsburgh if you're on a budget of $1,000/month.
Renting In Pittsburgh: What Will $900 Get You?
Curious just how far your dollar goes in Pittsburgh? We've rounded up the latest rental listings to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to finding housing in Pittsburgh if you've got a budget of $900 / month.
What's The Cheapest Rental Available In Pittsburgh Right Now?
We took a look at local listings for studios and one-bedroom apartments in Pittsburgh to find out what budget-minded apartment seekers can expect to find.
Renting In Pittsburgh: What Will $1,200 Get You?
Curious just how far your dollar goes in Pittsburgh? We've rounded up the latest rental listings via rental site Zumper to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to scoring a rental in Pittsburgh with a budget of $1,200 / month.
Pittsburgh's Most Luxurious Residential Rentals, Revealed
This just in: the priciest listing in today's Pittsburgh rental market is going for $3,000/month. As absurd as it may seem, it's not the only opulent residential listing out there. But what glamorous features might someone land, given these astronomical prices?
For Second Year In A Row, Pittsburgh Ranked Best City In America For First Time Homebuyers
For the second year in a row, a new study has ranked Pittsburgh as the best city in the nation for first time homebuyers.
20 Properties Submitted For Amazon HQ Proposal, Parkway Center Mall Reportedly On List
Mayor Bill Peduto and Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald say 20 developers have pitched their properties as potential sites should Amazon decide to locate their second headquarters in Pittsburgh.
Get Marty: Family Trapped In Nightmare After Buying Home Online
When a struggling family bought a home sight unseen, they reached out to Get Marty.
Angie's List: Tips For Showing Your Home To Potential Buyers
The housing market is heating up again, which is great for anyone who's had the "for sale" sign out a while. But with this good news comes the need to be ready to show your house on a moment's notice.
Angie's List: February Is A Great Time To Sell Your Home
If you're planning to sell your home this year, you might want to hurry. That's right. It could be easier to sell your home in the winter rather than the spring, summer or fall.
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Couple gets married at groom's mother's ICU bedside
A local couple said "I do" in the ICU so the groom's mother could see her son get married.
Police: Man shoots, kills himself inside Center Township police vehicle
State police said a man shot and killed himself inside a Center Township police vehicle on Friday.
Roof of Jeannette home destroyed by fire
A home in Westmoreland County has significant damage following a fire on Friday afternoon.
UPMC Children's Hospital employee diagnosed with monkeypox
A UPMC Children's Hospital employee has been diagnosed with monkeypox.
Man shot, killed in Sheetz parking lot in Wilkins Township was Lyft passenger, police said
Police are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred in a Sheetz parking lot in Wilkins Township.
2 people injured in PRT bus accident
The accident happened in the West End Circle.
Polio detected in NYC's sewage, suggesting virus circulating
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.
Johnson & Johnson to discontinue all talc-based baby powder by 2023
The decision is part of the transition to all cornstarch-based powder.
PNC Bank to eliminate non-sufficient fund fees
The move is a follow-up to the launch of PNC's "Low-Cash Mode" alerts.
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Couple gets married at groom's mother's ICU bedside
A local couple said "I do" in the ICU so the groom's mother could see her son get married.
Police: Man shoots, kills himself inside Center Township police vehicle
State police said a man shot and killed himself inside a Center Township police vehicle on Friday.
Roof of Jeannette home destroyed by fire
A home in Westmoreland County has significant damage following a fire on Friday afternoon.
UPMC Children's Hospital employee diagnosed with monkeypox
A UPMC Children's Hospital employee has been diagnosed with monkeypox.
Man shot, killed in Sheetz parking lot in Wilkins Township was Lyft passenger, police said
Police are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred in a Sheetz parking lot in Wilkins Township.
Politics
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DOJ moves to unseal search warrant used to seize docs from Trump's home
Attorney General Merrick Garland revealed he "personally approved" the extraordinary decision to seek the warrant.
John Fetterman says he is mentally and physically ready for anything that comes his way
Lt. Gov. John Fetterman is getting back on the campaign trail.
John Fetterman ready to hit campaign trail
John Fetterman spoke with KDKA-TV's Jon Delano on Thursday.
Doug Mastriano brings campaign to Beaver County
Doug Mastriano did not take any questions from the crowd or the media in New Sewickley Township.
Pennsylvania Republican Representative Scott Perry has cell phone seized by FBI
Hours after the former president's Florida estate was searched, a Pennsylvania representative had his phone seized.
Consumer News
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PNC Bank to eliminate non-sufficient fund fees
The move is a follow-up to the launch of PNC's "Low-Cash Mode" alerts.
Lyons Magnus expands recall of nutritional drinks
Lyons is expanding a recall of several protein and nutritional drinks.
Lyons expands recall nutritional drinks
Lyons is expanding a recall of several protein and nutritional drinks.
Electric generation costs in Pennsylvania increasing again Sept. 1
Pennsylvania regulators are warning that the cost of electric generation will increase again for some customers next month.
Back to school fashion show at Macy's
Do your kids need a new look for school? PTL's Daisy Jade is at Macy's at South Hills Village with personal stylist Brenna Bolick giving some kids some new looks!
Pittsburgh Today Live
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Something Good: Back to school pics (8/11)
We want to see your back to school photos!
Pony League World Series returns to Washington County
PTL's Daisy Jade heads to Washington County for a preview of the Pony League World Series!
Kidsburgh: Learning loss
Kidsburgh Ambassador Yu-Ling Behr stops by to talk about giving kids confidence in the classroom as they head back to school.
Forget those boring school lunches!
PTL's Celina Pompeani visits local mom, Jennifer Poland, who has become a TikTok sensation with the creative school lunches she packs for her kids!
Back To School Tips: Advice for parents of kids with special needs
Back to school tips presented by Pittsburgh Public Schools.
KDKA Investigations
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In 10 months as Washington County DA, Jason Walsh seeks death penalty against 8
Seeking the death penalty will come at considerable costs to Washington County's taxpayers.
City says affordable housing is one way to help people experiencing homelessness
What is being done to help people experiencing homelessness in the city of Pittsburgh?
KDKA Investigates: Helping people experiencing homelessness in Pittsburgh
Homelessness is on the rise in our region, up 21 percent in Allegheny County from last year.
Developers say cracker plant in Beaver County will be economic boost needed for region
Shell's cracker plant in Beaver County is finally set to open later this summer.
Environmentalists watch water quality with cracker plant set to open in Beaver County
Shell's cracker plant in Beaver County is finally set to open later this summer.
Health
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Polio detected in NYC's sewage, suggesting virus circulating
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.
Johnson & Johnson to discontinue all talc-based baby powder by 2023
The decision is part of the transition to all cornstarch-based powder.
CDC updates its COVID-19 guidelines in sweeping overhaul
The agency says the new revisions acknowledge "the pandemic is not over" but should not disrupt daily life as much as it used to.
'It's sort of the anti-diet:' Taking back control of your health through intuitive eating
We're all programmed to listen to peer pressure and social pressure when it comes to food and weight but how can that change?
"Terrifying" study links climate hazards to hundreds of infectious diseases
"There is no speculation here whatsoever," the study's lead author said. "These are things that have already happened."
Sports
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AP source: Deshaun Watson willing to accept 8-game suspension, fine
The biggest question is whether the NFL would make this compromise.
Mike Tomlin announces Mitch Trubisky will start first preseason game
Tomlin made the announcement during his Thursday press conference.
Steelers and Acrisure Stadium announce new game day features
Seven new food items will be available and Game Day Tours have returned.
Former Steelers RB Tim Worley returns to training camp, reflects on his career
The 1989 seventh overall pick looked back on a career that became derailed.
Deshaun Watson starting Browns' preseason opener as suspension looms
Deshaun Watson is potentially facing a year-long suspension from the league for alleged sexual misconduct against two dozen women.
Business News
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CEO of Brighton Rehab, 4 others indicted on health care fraud charges
Federal investigators have indicted five people, including the CEO of Brighton Rehab and Wellness Center in Beaver County, of health care fraud.
Unpaid unemployment: the frustrations surrounding delays in receiving payments
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 overwhelmed as more and more people surrender their pets
Animal shelters in some areas of the country are seeing more pets returned to their care.
Recall expands for baked goods possibly contaminated with plastic pieces
Enjoy Life Natural Brands is expanding its voluntary recall of baked goods over the potential presence of hard pieces of plastic.
Kraft Heinz reaches deal to continue presence at Acrisure Stadium
The iconic Heinz Ketchup bottles may no longer be on the end zone scoreboard, but they are not leaving Acrisure Stadium.
Entertainment
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Yo-Yo Ma to join Pittsburgh Symphony for one-night performance in February
The legendary cellist will be in Pittsburgh for one night only.
Organizers announce plans for Little Italy Days in Bloomfield
The 20th annual Pittsburgh Little Italy Days returns to Bloomfield on Aug. 18-21.
Motown legend Lamont Dozier dead at 81
Over a four-year period, 1963-67, Lamont Dozier and brothers Brian and Eddie Holland crafted more than 25 top 10 songs.
Ethan Coen to film new movie in the Pittsburgh area
You can be featured in the upcoming film.
Olivia Newton-John, beloved singer and actress, dies at 73
Her husband John Easterling announced her passing on her Facebook page.
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Crews battle fire in Jeannette
Part of a roof collapsed during a house fire in Jeannette.
KDKA-TV Afternoon Forecast (8/12)
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Falicia Woody’s forecast!
Small plane carrying at least 3 crashes in West Virginia
A small plane carrying at least three people crashed in West Virginia.
Two people injured in PRT bus accident
Two people were hurt when a PRT bus collided with a vehicle earlier Friday morning.
Self-driving vehicle testing facility coming to Westmoreland
PennDOT is building a self-driving vehicle facility in Westmoreland County.
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Guess Who? Go back to school with the KDKA Team
We've collected the class pictures of our KDKA team. Can you guess who's who from these photos?
Goodbye Heinz Field: Ketchup bottles and signage removed to make way for Acrisure Stadium
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.
Artist renderings offer early look of new UPMC Presbyterian Hospital
The new UPMC Presbyterian Hospital will stand 17-stories high and have 636 private patient rooms, officials said.
17 train cars derail in Harmar Township, injuring 3
More than a dozen tanker cars derailed in Harmar Township, sending three people to the hospital on Thursday.
Pittsburgh Marathon returns, thousands of runners participate
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.
