Talk Pittsburgh Links: Nov. 17, 2023
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While your adult guests are sure to gobble up the pumpkin pie or apple crisps this Thanksgiving, the kids at the table may turn up their noses. Chef Alekka Sweeney is back in the kitchen with some fun holiday-themed treats you can make!
The global education organization, Hundred, just named their champion of the year, and it's none other than one of our regular guests, Gregg Behr!
The new movie "Priscilla" follows the life of Elvis Presley's wife as she first meets and falls in love with the singer. It once again sparked the conversation about how old they were when they met. Elvis was 24 and Priscilla was 14. We had the president and CEO of Talk The New Sex Ed, Samantha Gerard, on to discuss this.
Chris Pfanstiel, founder of Axias Wealth Advisors, joined us for another edition of Money Talks. He broke down for us the fluctuation in interest rates and how they can play a huge role in your finances.
Millie's is dropping some new ice cream flavors for the fall season and we've got the perfect wine to pair them with for the ultimate night in. We were joined by Millie's and certified sommelier, Adam Knoerzer.
Let's get the conversation started with Erica Mokay and Ki Ki Brown!
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Patty Maxwell, the founder of Engage Kidz LLC, joined us to give families tips on how to handle the holiday season.
In Pennsylvania, the rate of new cases of lung cancer is significantly higher than the national rate. But, it's not all bad news. The survival ate and screening numbers are above average. Heather spoke with Ryan Levy, a doctor with the UPMC Division of Thoracic Surgery, to talk more about lung cancer awareness month.
Every year, the Women of Achievement Awards highlights the amazing work local women are doing in their field and the community. Cribs for Kids hosts the event. We were joined by the founder and CEO, Judy Bannon, and Kelly Frost who was honored last year.
We were so happy to have on Evan Morgan Newpher, the owner of Evanly Bakes, for National Bundt Cake Day!
Google just released the ultimate holiday gift guide. The 100 items chosen are based on the top search trends between June and September of this year. Here were some of their favorites:
The Alzheimer's Association says the disease is a growing public health crisis in PA. Major steps are being taken here in Allegheny County, whether it's addressing under-represented communities, or helping with early detection.
The Pittsburgh Gingerbread Competition kicks off this weekend and the Brady-Gallacher family, who has been participating in it for years now, stopped by to teach us the secrets behind a great gingerbread house.
Let's get the conversation started with Heather Abraham and Mary Ours!
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In this edition of the 3 O'Clock Drop, a recent survey found that 7% of parents say their kids have some kind of collection. We had Ki Ki Brown and Kelly from 100.7 Star on to discuss.
The pickle-mania here on Talk Pittsburgh continued. The bar manager at the Coxcomb, Kass Robl mixed up cocktails that were "dillicious."
There's never a "dill" moment on Talk Pittsburgh. We're celebrating National Pickle Day for those who didn't get their fill at the festival dedicated to the snack earlier this year. We were joined by the owner of Pittsburgh Pickle Company, John Patterson, and the head chef at the Coxcomb, Taylor Zanella.
Heather and Mary react to a recent company called FTLO. They are launching phone-free trips next February.
We were so happy to have on the owner of Steele Makes, Samantha Steele, who is a local crafter who creates a special version of these stuffed animals.
Let's get the conversation started with Heather Abraham and Mary Ours!
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In this edition of What's Hoppin', we took a tour of Cinderlands Beer Co.!
Here's how the Pittsburgh Steelers could win the AFC North before they play the Cleveland Browns on Sunday.
Two people were shot in Greene County, Pennsylvania, on Friday, authorities said.
Police officers fired shots at a man who shot at a woman and her dog in Pittsburgh's Shadyside neighborhood on Friday.
Three people were killed and three others were injured in a crash on Christmas Day in Centre County, Pennsylvania.
Hempfield Township is looking to build a new fire station near Adamsburg Borough.
Here's how the Pittsburgh Steelers could win the AFC North before they play the Cleveland Browns on Sunday.
Two people were shot in Greene County, Pennsylvania, on Friday, authorities said.
Police officers fired shots at a man who shot at a woman and her dog in Pittsburgh's Shadyside neighborhood on Friday.
Three people were killed and three others were injured in a crash on Christmas Day in Centre County, Pennsylvania.
Hempfield Township is looking to build a new fire station near Adamsburg Borough.
Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
President Trump said TV broadcast licenses should be revoked if newscasts and late-night shows are almost entirely negative about him and the GOP.
Gov. Mike DeWine has signed legislation eliminating Ohio's four-day grace period for late-arriving mail-in ballots.
The Justice Department early Tuesday released more than 11,000 additional documents and photos from the Jeffrey Epstein files.
With revenue declining and costs increasing, council members said they reached a compromise.
Pennsylvania will receive nearly $7 million as part of a nationwide settlement with Mercedes-Benz USA.
People in Armstrong County communities like Worthington and Kittanning say they're not getting packages they ordered weeks ago from Amazon.
As more data centers are approved in southwestern Pennsylvania, state lawmakers are taking steps to make sure the centers pay their fair share and are good neighbors in their communities.
If you haven't sent gifts in the mail yet, you don't have much time left.
The Pittsburgh International Airport is getting nonstop flights to Dublin next year.
We asked, and you delivered! Your pets have gone full holiday mode!
Everyone is competing against each other to see who can wrap their oddly shaped present the fastest!
From timeless classics to some questionable choices, we're spilling all our favorite holiday movie secrets!
Secret Santa has become a yearly tradition on Pittsburgh Today Live and Talk Pittsburgh!
A Pittsburgh-area couple is vying for the championship on one of television's most talked-about baking shows.
Health care workers say a powerful new street drug is clogging Pittsburgh-area emergency rooms with people suffering from violent withdrawal symptoms.
Seven employees of the Allegheny County-run Kane Community Living Centers in Scott Township have been under investigation.
Veterans are outraged after learning about damage done to gravesites at a cemetery in Fayette County.
Artificial intelligence is watching where people park in Pittsburgh.
Drivers who were convicted of infractions years ago are being told to surrender their licenses or file costly appeals because Allegheny County never processed the paperwork.
Thousands of Pennsylvanians are dropping their health insurance as premiums are set to double on Jan. 1, 2026.
Health care workers say a powerful new street drug is clogging Pittsburgh-area emergency rooms with people suffering from violent withdrawal symptoms.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
A Pennsylvania man visited Penn to thank the surgeon who saved his life during a stroke.
NFL players say they will continue with dry-needling sessions despite a recent incident involving the Pittsburgh Steelers' T.
Here's how the Pittsburgh Steelers could win the AFC North before they play the Cleveland Browns on Sunday.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Ryan Kennedy, along with attorneys, held a press conference on Friday, denying allegations that he made racial comments toward Metcalf during the Dec. 21 game in Detroit.
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Harrison Brunicke will represent Team Canada at the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship.
T.J. Watt returned to practice on Wednesday, two weeks after he had surgery to repair a partially collapsed lung.
There won't be a Westmoreland County Airshow next year because of construction at the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.
The Pittsburgh International Airport is getting nonstop flights to Dublin next year.
Members of the Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh voted last week to end their three-year-long walkout.
Norfolk Southern railroad worked with the state of Ohio and Youngstown State University to revive plans for a $20 million first responder training center near the site of the worst derailment in a decade in East Palestine, Ohio.
A report on the future of water in central Ohio warns that industrial demands for water will skyrocket at the same time experts expect farmers will need to regularly irrigate their fields.
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
A court in Romania has sentenced American rapper Wiz Khalifa to nine months in jail on drug possession charges.
Pittsburgh-area natives Joe Manganiello and Caitlin O'Connor have moved from Hollywood to Mt. Lebanon.
Police officers fired shots at a man who shot at a woman and her dog in Pittsburgh's Shadyside neighborhood on Friday.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Rob Wilson's forecast!
Two people were shot in Greene County, Pennsylvania, on Friday, authorities said.
KDKA's Barry Pintar has more on how to get out of the house this holiday season.
KDKA-TV Sports' Cassidy Wood and the Post-Gazette's Jason Mackey discuss the sports topics of the day.
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.
West Virginia scored a late touchdown to tie the game and then beat Pitt in overtime to win the 108th Backyard Brawl.