Talk Pittsburgh Links: September 27, 2023
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Burghers Brewing is teaming up with "Hungry Jess Big City" Jess Iacullo to launch a competition to find a new burger to feature on their menu.
Heather was joined by the winning team of the annual invention marathon, where students from different majors come together to help solve these issues with the U.S. healthcare system. Prakruti Jajoo, Rachel Thomas, and Kshitija Koli were on the winning team. Prerna Dodeja, was on the second place team and Ian Foo was an organizer of the event.
Kids can't learn everything in the classroom. Local journalist Meg St-Esprit is taking this to heart. She wrote an article for "Scary Mommy" about why she pulls her kids out of school occasionally for trips.
The Salvation Army Western PA Division feeds people across nearly 30 counties. Their mission is even more important right now as September is Hunger Awareness Month. Major Philip Lloyd and Major Justin Caldwell joined the show to share more.
In recent years, our approach to mental health has started to evolve. There's still a stigma around suicide and it's more important than ever to address it. Keirston Parham, the lead recovery and peer services coordinator at UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital, joined us for Health Talk, to talk more about this.
Dr. Michelle Duennes at St. Vincent College and Dr. Al McDonnell at Chatham University are leading a study about the invasion of spotted lanternflies.
Let's get the conversation started with our host Heather Abraham and Mary Ours!
Let's get the conversation started with Meg St-Espirt, Pitt Challenge, and more! Click for more information about today's guests!
Today, we're hopping back to a brewery in Dormont, operated out of a building with a lot of history. It's a dream come true for a couple of friends who wanted to take their love for brewing beer to the next step. Let's take a look inside Back Alley Brewing.
A collaboration between more than a dozen organizations has led to a one of its kind digital dashboard called IndexPGH. Lauren Connelly, of the Allegheny Conference, and Jeremy Waldrup, from the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership, joined the show to talk about it.
No cheese, no problem. Patrick Elston, who works at Gus Franco's Pizza, was in the KDKA Kitchen to show us the perfect pizza with no cheese.
Bullying is nothing new, but now that it's often online, it's a whole different ball game and may require a different approach from parents. We were joined once again by Barron Whited.
School should be all about learning and making friends. But unfortunately, bullying often finds its way into the classroom, cafeteria and even follows them home. Barron Whited, a counselor at Agora Cyber Charter School, was here to talk about what parents and educators should be watching out for.
Let's get the conversation started with our host Heather Abraham and Mary Ours!
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From molten lava to the oreo extreme. You can find your favorite flavors around the city as Cookey PGH hits the road in their new food truck. We were outside the studio with the Arnita family, Sal, Loran and Lorenna!
Several members of Polynesian Island Magic performed a traditional Tahitian dance on Talk Pittsburgh!
For decades, one couple has been providing entertainment up and down the east coast and even parts of Florida through their Hawaiian shows. We were joined by the owners of Tuika's Polynesian Island Magic, Cindy and Tuika Faumuina.
Patty Irrgang, the author of the cookbook "It's all about tailgating," is back in our kitchen with another recipe that will have your guests more focused on the food than the plays.
Sasha and Eshal Ahmad join our KD Kids Club. They are two sisters making a real difference in the refugee community and they're only in high school!
The colorful feathers and intelligence draw many people to parrots. As pets, they require special care and unfortunately, they often end up getting re-homed or abandoned. Teri Grendzinski, the president of Pearl, joined us in-studio and talked about how the group is hoping to end the cycle and find rescued birds the perfect forever home.
Let's get the conversation started with our host Heather Abraham and Mary Ours!
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After mixing up some granola with Chef Alekka earlier this month, we're stepping it up inside my kitchen. In between the dabbing, my kids gave homemade pasta a try.
Chris King said that he and the university's administration came to a mutual agreement surrounding his resignation and that he will be pursuing new professional opportunities.
The Minnesota Twins have acquired right-handed reliever Justin Lawrence from the Pittsburgh Pirates for cash.
Larry Fitzgerald Sr., the father of Pro Football Hall of Fame receiver Larry Fitzgerald Jr., and a longtime Minnesota journalist, died on Monday, his family said.
Eva Moran, a member of the University of Toledo track and field team, died in a crash in Marion County, Ohio.
The Mister Rogers stamps have officially gone back on sale at the post office.
Chris King said that he and the university's administration came to a mutual agreement surrounding his resignation and that he will be pursuing new professional opportunities.
The Minnesota Twins have acquired right-handed reliever Justin Lawrence from the Pittsburgh Pirates for cash.
Larry Fitzgerald Sr., the father of Pro Football Hall of Fame receiver Larry Fitzgerald Jr., and a longtime Minnesota journalist, died on Monday, his family said.
Eva Moran, a member of the University of Toledo track and field team, died in a crash in Marion County, Ohio.
The Mister Rogers stamps have officially gone back on sale at the post office.
A fractured majority of Republican justices sided with a sweeping challenge brought by local and county officials against Oak Run Solar.
The move by Republican Gov. Mike DeWine comes as tax breaks for energy-hungry AI data centers are increasingly playing a role in state budgets.
Allegheny County Sheriff Kevin Kraus is suing over a ballot referendum that he says would illegally impose term limits on his position.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
U.S. officials and negotiators were discussing a process to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, sources briefed on the conversations said.
A James Beard Award-nominated bar is coming back to Pittsburgh.
What if what's sitting in your jewelry drawer is worth more than you think?
The price of electricity in Pennsylvania is going up next month.
The Allegheny County Health Department has issued a consumer alert for Prantl's Bakery in Shadyside, saying an inspection found pest droppings.
A Bethel Park homeowner says he's out thousands of dollars after hiring a contractor to replace his front porch.
Financial conversations are rarely about dollars and cents. They're about communication, trust and learning how not to panic when someone says "we need to talk." Joining us today is Lisa Florian, the president and CEO of Clearview Federal Credit Union, to help us navigate the emotional side of money.
Heather Abraham claims to possess an elite understanding of ranch dressing. Our friend and chef Doug Heilman is about to put her ranch expertise to the test. But before we get to the challenge, Doug is going to show us how to make ranch dressing from scratch.
The Tony Awards happen this Sunday, but you don't need a hotel reservation and three days in the Big Apple to experience Broadway at its best. Here to give us a look at the lineup coming to the Steel City starting this fall is the president and CEO of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Kendra Whitlock Ingram."
PTL hosts Heather Abraham and David Highfield discuss Pittsburgh culture, trending news and social media, food, sports, and more.
There will be plenty of professional artists showcasing their talent at this weekend's ChalkFest, but now, Boaz Frankel is trying his hand at the medium with his rendition of Heather and David!
Pittsburgh's fire boat has been on the water for nearly a decade, but it hasn't seen much action.
A lawsuit has been filed over the smell neighbors say is coming from the Sherwin-Williams plant in Rochester.
Naida Reed contacted KDKA Investigates after she said Pittsburgh Water failed to follow through on what crews allegedly promised.
What if what's sitting in your jewelry drawer is worth more than you think?
A Bethel Park homeowner says he's out thousands of dollars after hiring a contractor to replace his front porch.
Pittsburgh, with its natural beauty and parks, can be a great place for people to put the phones down and enjoy life.
Doctors say it looks like it will be a bad season for tick-borne diseases.
Temperatures could reach into the 90s this week in Pittsburgh, and that impacts everything, including your sleep.
Frontline healthcare workers at Butler Memorial Hospital overwhelmingly approved their first union contract on Friday.
A western Pennsylvania dad went from wondering what a spot on his leg was to learning he has an extremely rare skin cancer.
Chris King said that he and the university's administration came to a mutual agreement surrounding his resignation and that he will be pursuing new professional opportunities.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The Minnesota Twins have acquired right-handed reliever Justin Lawrence from the Pittsburgh Pirates for cash.
Larry Fitzgerald Sr., the father of Pro Football Hall of Fame receiver Larry Fitzgerald Jr., and a longtime Minnesota journalist, died on Monday, his family said.
The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the skidding Minnesota Twins 9-3 to complete a three-game sweep.
A James Beard Award-nominated bar is coming back to Pittsburgh.
A fractured majority of Republican justices sided with a sweeping challenge brought by local and county officials against Oak Run Solar.
The move by Republican Gov. Mike DeWine comes as tax breaks for energy-hungry AI data centers are increasingly playing a role in state budgets.
Ohio's tax break for data centers is costing the state far more than expected.
A popular Washington County farm won't be offering pick-your-own peaches this year.
Joe Negri, known to many as Handyman Negri on "Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood," has died at the age of 99, just days shy of his 100th birthday.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Memorial Day marks the unofficial start to summer, and a new song may be the unofficial summer anthem.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
The Carnegie International exhibition at the Carnegie Museum of Art opened earlier this month.
A contract worker was killed by a falling tree on Monday afternoon in Canton Township, Washington County.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
The Justice Department said Monday that it will stop work on the $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund following a district judge's decision temporarily blocking the establishment of the program. The move comes after the plan earned intense pushback from Republicans in Congress that threatened to imperil the GOP agenda on Capitol Hill.
We're checking back in with Boaz at Phipps Conservatory. This year's summer show, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, is now open and we hear that the team at Phipps has grown some really giant and rarely-seen plants. But first, Boaz enjoys high tea.
Taking Back Sunday is one of the most influential and established bands to come out of the Warped Tour era, selling millions of albums and touring the world. Their newest album "152" has been called the most "reflective" of their career. Back in Pittsburgh, for a show at Stage AE, we’re joined in studio by singer Adam Lazzara and bassist Shaun Cooper.
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.
