PTL Links March 30, 2016
Some of today's guests/topics include: Salvation Army, Post-Gazette 'Seen' Column & Rania Harris. Click for more information about today's guests!
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Thirty members of the Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary turn out each Wednesday at the organization's warehouse in Green Tree to sort fabrics and yarn for the 28th annual Fabric Fair.
For the past two years, a man has been willingly living in a box to raise money and awareness of the homeless.
Donating, recycling, or just getting rid of an old TV for free is getting to be a real challenge in Pennsylvania.
It was a long Friday night and Saturday for the Duquesne basketball team. They were among the slew of people stranded in the snow on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, due to a massive storm rocking the east coast.
One week before Christmas, the Salvation Army was still short of its goal of raising $2,604,268 in western Pennsylvania.
Steelers' linebacker Arthur Moats has disguised himself as a mover for Bob's Discount Furniture.
You may have already seen or heard the bell ringers, but the Salvation Army's Red Kettle campaign officially kicks off today.
Some of today's guests include: Heinz History Center, Salvation Army Garbage Bag Gala & Night Of The Singing Dead! Click for more information about today's guests!
Some of today's topics include: Rivers Casino Salvation Army's Most Amazing Race Point Park University Click here for more of today's links!
Police and SWAT team members surrounded a home in McKees Rocks late Tuesday night and through Wednesday morning.
It has been nearly a month since a Salvation Army employee gave a co-worker a second chance at life.
It was a big day for two Salvation Army employees. Kate Esker and Mike Riemer both underwent surgery at Allegheny General Hospital on Tuesday, and are recovering well. Esker donated a kidney to Riemer.
Michael Riemer, Director of Emergency Disaster Services at The Salvation Army's Western Pennsylvania Division, is to receive a kidney Tuesday from co-worker Kate Esker.
The SWAT team has been called to a situation in Homewood.
Some of today's topics include: J Film Festival Salvation Army Fabric Fair Doug Oster Click here for more of today's links!
Crews were called to a three-alarm fire early Tuesday morning in the Larimer section of Pittsburgh.
The Salvation Army says they are well-behind their fundraising goal for the holiday season.
A mystery donor in Morgantown is continuing a tradition that began in the late 1970s.
The Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign has been helping people since the late 1800s. This week, the charitable organization paired up to with Walmart to take some kids shopping.
Police need help tracking down a couple who decided to steal one of the Salvation Army's Red Kettles from a local store.
Sheena Allen and her 5-year-old daughter London are looking at the Christmas holiday worry-free this year.
Although the holidays usually inspire us to give more, the Salvation Army says donations are down this year.
Lisa Hawkins, like many people, was compelled to donate to one of the numerous Salvation Army red kettles.
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.
Someone who bought a lottery ticket in Allegheny County won $1 million.
With extreme heat in the forecast this weekend, the furries are back in town, and organizers say they're ready.
CBS Miami, Neighbors 4 Neighbors and Global Empowerment Mission are collecting donations to help families affected by the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela.
The Kroger Company announced the acquisition of Giant Eagle on Wednesday morning.
Rep. Eric Davanzo later said he "will never apologize for putting patriotism before politics."
Temperatures in the Pittsburgh area are expected to be in the 90s for multiple days this week.
The shooting happened just before 10 p.m. along Wilner Drive.
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.
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.
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.
A Pennsylvania state lawmaker is proposing giving taxpayers $250 to celebrate America's birthday.
Buc-ee's plans to open another store in Ohio, bringing its gas station, convenience store and smiling buck-toothed beaver mascot closer to the Pennsylvania stateline.
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!
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 family in Whitehall says nearly 30 years after a freak accident changed their lives forever, they are looking for help.
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.
Pittsburgh, with its natural beauty and parks, can be a great place for people to put the phones down and enjoy life.
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.
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.
Schwebel's, which sells bread at grocery stores across western Pennsylvania, is closing after 120 years.
Pittsburgh City Council has approved new legislation that would put new restrictions on vape shops.
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.
Our Waiting Child loves a good challenge, so we take him to one of the best places in town to get a truly immersive experience.
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.
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.
