Citizen Science Lab brings hands-on STEM to Pittsburgh's Hill District
A state-of-the-art science and technology center opened in Pittsburgh's Hill District.
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A state-of-the-art science and technology center opened in Pittsburgh's Hill District.
One school is re-writing the rules on learning, and the students are trading in the backpack for the real-world experience! Heather and David are joined by Reach Cyber Charter School CEO Jane Swan to learn more!
Our summer STEAMfest turned up the volume with a brilliant duo that showed us a steam-power experiment.
"Shark Week" is an annual summertime tradition. So, we called on the experts at Mad Science Pittsburgh to teach us more about these fascinating fish! It's a lesson we really sank our teeth into!
Some local students are getting ready to travel to Michigan for a one-of-a-kind competition that's all about problem solving. It's called Odyssey of the Mind and we got to see some of the inventions the students created.
Dr. Erica Smithwick, of Science Moms, joined us on Take Your Child to Work Day to lead us through a cool science experiment.
Amelia Ford and Julia Cody from Mad Science of Pittsburgh were here to teach us STEM science experiments for kids.
We spoke to Nahid Khajazada, a mechatronics student at CCAC, who was the inspiration behind the 2025 film "Rule Breakers," where a young girl in Afghanistan who wanted to learn robotics defied the Taliban and joined the country's first all-girls robotics team.
The robots could be first on the scene to help assess injuries and other risks that humans might not be able to.
To celebrate Taylor Swift's birthday, the Carnegie Science Center is hosting a 21-and-over Swiftie Science Night! We learned more about the event from Andrea Tomaro, the public and community programs coordinator for the Carnegie Science Center.
It was full STEAM ahead on PTL today. We got to bend the laws of time and space with Ray and Elizabeth Petelin, from "Hey Ray!" This segment was sponsored by Thermo Twin.
Meteorologist Ray Petelin and his daughter Elizabeth take a viewer question this week and explain what Gravity Waves are. Here is this week's Hey Ray!
South Allegheny Middle School got to meet Charlie Batch and others from U.S. Steel to learn more about STEM opportunities.
Did you know that Pittsburgh has a long history with space innovation? We sent Boaz over to the Moonshot Museum to checked out their newly-installed space rover!
The Girls of Steel joined PTL with their high-tech AI-powered companions. We discovered how they are inspiring the next generation of science and tech leaders.
Continuing our back-to-school coverage, we had Dr. Erica Smithwick on. She's a member of Science Moms. Dr. Smithwicks showed us some DIY experiments you can try at home!
Daisy was live outside of the PTL studios to put a scientific spin on summer fun. We learned some experiments that families can do right at home.
Katie got to take a tour of the newest exhibit at the Carnegie Science Center, and all about Pixar!
A new exhibit has landed at the Carnegie Science Center, bringing some of our favorite Pixar characters to life.
Amanda Corneau and Eric Lutz, from Mad Science of Pittsburgh, joined the show to give us a few fun experiments to try with the KDKA Kids!
Mad Science of Pittsburgh joined us on Take Your Child to Work Day to show us some experiments that kids can do right at home, and put the KDKA Kids to work!
A medical marvel is taking place just outside of Pittsburgh, and it's the perfect story for World Kidney Month. Daisy took a trip to IUP where the ground-breaking research is taking place.
The Citizen Science Lab is Pittsburgh's first Community Life Sciences Laboratory with hands on experiments for both children and adults. The lab just celebrated Black History Month with a special series.
An oversized poster board tracks the deep cleaning happening across Pittsburgh's Mount Washington neighborhood.
The discovery of 16 siblings living in squalid conditions is straining an Ohio county's resources.
A paralyzed dog named Gandalf ran away from his home in Shaler after Fourth of July fireworks spooked him.
The Parkway East is closing for 25 days so crews can replace the Commercial Street Bridge, and drivers and neighbors say they're feeling nervous.
Two weeks after a fatal pedestrian collision in the Homewood, East Hills area, investigators in Pittsburgh are still looking for a driver who left the scene.
A major, nearly monthlong closure of Pittsburgh's Parkway East is underway, detouring hundreds of thousands of drivers.
A major, nearly monthlong closure of Pittsburgh's Parkway East will begin soon, detouring hundreds of thousands of drivers.
The historic Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 is rolling through western Pennsylvania on Saturday, with a stop in Leetsdale.
Wyatt Fisher, an 18-year-old firefighter, was killed in a motorcycle crash in Clermont County, Ohio, officials said.
An oversized poster board tracks the deep cleaning happening across Pittsburgh's Mount Washington neighborhood.
Pennsylvania Sens. Dave McCormick and John Fetterman have formed a joint fundraising committee.
Sen. John Fetterman condemned his colleagues who continued backing Graham Platner amid a string of scandals.
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.
Last year, Americans received nearly 30 billion scam robocalls and text messages.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission approved a 3.5% toll increase that goes into effect on January 3, 2027.
After about three dozen Allegheny County home deeds were fraudulently put into an LLC's name, experts are sharing tips for protecting yourself.
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.
We're taking a look back at what happened this week on PTL.
We’re stepping into a vintage wonderland packed with iconic ‘90s and Y2K fashion, throwback music, and nostalgic treasures that’ll have you saying, “I used to have that!”
When traveling to a different country, the rules can be different from your own. Our resident travel expert Bobby Laurie is here to share some laws around the world.
From fake rentals to pickpockets, there are so many things to look out for when on vacation. Travel expert Bobby Laurie joins us to get us in the know.
Friday Free For All and some "Buzz in the 'Burgh."
Two years after Pittsburgh struggled to turn on public water fountains, the city says just about every operable fountain is now working.
Some residents in Westmoreland County are voicing their frustrations over speculation on data centers.
There are several data centers on the drawing boards in southwestern Pennsylvania, raising concerns about noise and pollution.
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.
September marks the beginning of National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in the United States.
For the eighth year, a mobile dental clinic is back in Pittsburgh, providing free preventive dental care for those living in underserved communities.
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.
The final par 3 at Diamond Run may not be the longest hole, but it will still test your skills.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The Atlanta Braves defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-5 on Thursday at PNC Park.
Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
The #BurghProud Challenge raised more than $1.5 million in the last month thanks to help from the Penguins, Pirates, and Steelers.
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.
The new movie "Young Washington" opened over the Fourth of July weekend, earning more than $20 million at the box office and becoming the nation's top live-action film.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
It's shaping up to be a busy holiday weekend across western Pennsylvania, which includes the Westmoreland Arts and Heritage Festival.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
When are the fireworks tonight in Pittsburgh? Here's what to know about the city's Fourth of July celebration.
A major, nearly monthlong closure of Pittsburgh's Parkway East is underway, detouring hundreds of thousands of drivers.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
An oversized poster board tracks the deep cleaning happening across Pittsburgh's Mount Washington neighborhood.
John Cornish was the oldest competitor to medal at last year's Masters World Championships, and he plans to go for the gold next year in Australia.
Heather is turning up the heat with Don's Appliances to show you how you can upgrade your pizza.
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.
