How to get a head start on summer reading | Books and Beyond
We learned about some ways to kick-start your summer reading today with the Allegheny County Library Association!
We learned about some ways to kick-start your summer reading today with the Allegheny County Library Association!
We're unveiling our April Books & Beyond Book of the Month, and Katie O'Malley is checking out the Allegheny County Library Association's Mobile Services vehicle.
To celebrate National Reading Month, we had on Christine McIntosh and Annie McGaughey. We talked about developing that passion for reading at home and how it can continue at the library.
In this edition of Books and Beyond, Lila and Heather dove into "Heart String" by Brooke Boynton-Hughes. Daisy Jade also stopped by the Dormont Public Library and the Community Library of Castle Shannon to learn more about turning a trip to the library into an adventure.
Heather and Lila read the book of the month, Owl Moon, and we learned more about a program that's helping local libraries, called Social Work in Libraries.
Books are always such a great gift. We showed you how to nail down a winner for every age! We also introduced our PTL Book of the Month, Chirri and Chira The Snowy Day.
Lila, Heather Abraham's daughter, and grandma Beverly introduce us to the November Books & Beyond Book of the Month, called "When Grandma Gives You a Lemon Tree." Plus, Boaz Frankel visits the Plum Borough Community Library to find out how your library card works online too.
PTL's Heather Abraham introduces the Books & Beyond Book of the Month for October - called "Creepy Pair of Underwear. Then talks with Allegheny County Library Association representatives about National Friends of the Library Week.
PTL's Heather Abraham and her daughter, Lila, introduce us to the book of the month. Then, Boaz Frankel heads to South Park Township Library to learn more about Love Your Library Month.
PTL's Heather Abraham and Lila introduce the new Book of the Month, called "This Is A School." Then, Boaz Frankel visits the Avalon Public Library to learn more about a fun roadtrip program that takes families to all of Allegheny County's public libraries.
PTL's Heather Abraham and her son, Rocco, introduce the Book of the Month, "Summertime." We also go along on a StoryWalk presented by the Bridgeville Public Library.
This week's Books & Beyond Book of the Month is "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart. Host Heather Abraham sits down with some local librarians from the Allegheny County Library Association for some summer reading recommendations for kids!
PTL's Heather Abraham unveils the Books & Beyond Book of the Month, and then visits Millie's Homemade Ice Cream headquarters to find out more about a sweet summer reading program!
Introducing this month's book pick from the Allegheny County Library Association, "Night Walk to the Sea: A Story about Rachel Carson, Earth's Protector." Plus, Carrie Lane joins us with some ways to help your kids love reading.
We visit the Monroeville Public Library to find out how the Allegheny County libraries are all interconnected. Plus, this month's book pick for kids!
March 2 is National Read Across America Day.
In this Books & Beyond, we're debuting February's book, Love Monster. Plus, Allegheny County Library Association's Carrie Lane shows us some of the cool stuff you can check out of the library - it's not just books!
This month's books for young adult readers are companion novels - "Blackout" and "Whiteout." Plus, PTL's Heather Abraham finds out how the Allegheny County Library Association's bookmobile services are helping life-long readers.
PTL's Heather Abraham visits Spark Books in Aspinwall to find out how their relationship with the Allegheny County Library Association is impacting children around the area.
Heather and Lila introduce our next Book of the Month - "Farmhouse." We also sit down with representatives from the Baldwin and Whitehall libraries to learn more about the importance of reading to your children from the very start.
We're talking with Carrie Lowery, the Youth Services Specialist at the Bridgeville and South Fayette Libraries, about how local libraries are on a mission to make everyone feel included.
We're chatting with Amy Anderson, of the Allegheny County Library Association, and Karen Emmerich, of the Buncher Foundation, about their vital partnership and the Love Your Library campaign.
Allegheny County Library Association's Carrie Lane is here to show us all the other interesting and educational items you can check out of the library. It's way more than just books!
This month's Books & Beyond featured book is "And Then Come Summer." Plus, we're learning more about the Allegheny County Library Association's summer programs for kids.
School's out, but there's something that can keep kids playing outside while still learning at the same time.
The Pittsburgh area has seen three confirmed tornadoes so far on Friday.
Eleven strikeouts are the most ever by a Pirates pitcher at Wrigley Field.
Let's get the conversation started with Heather, Mikey, Kelly and Boaz! Click for more information about today's guests!
A Pennsylvania school district's decision to remove a song from a recent student choral concert has divided the community and spurred a review by a civil rights group.
A Mexican restaurant in Pittsburgh's Beechview neighborhood was closed by the Allegheny County Health Department.
The Pittsburgh area has seen three confirmed tornadoes so far on Friday.
Eleven strikeouts are the most ever by a Pirates pitcher at Wrigley Field.
A Pennsylvania school district's decision to remove a song from a recent student choral concert has divided the community and spurred a review by a civil rights group.
A Mexican restaurant in Pittsburgh's Beechview neighborhood was closed by the Allegheny County Health Department.
A Vermont university has bestowed the honorary degree of "doctor of litter-ature" on a cat named Max who has become a beloved member of its community.
Several groups in Washington County teamed up for a forum called "Trust in Our Elections." KDKA-TV's Jon Delano served as a moderator.
Senate Republican candidate Dave McCormick, who lost a close election in 2022, is back for round two.
Sen. Bob Casey is facing his strongest challenge for reelection in years.
Senate Republican candidate Dave McCormick, who lost a close election in 2022, is back for round two. He sat down with KDKA-TV political editor Jon Delano and explained why he wants a second try.
Sen. Bob Casey is facing his strongest challenge for reelection in years. But Casey, who sat down with KDKA-TV political editor Jon Delano, thinks his record of performance for Pennsylvania will earn him another term in the U.S. Senate.
A Mexican restaurant in Pittsburgh's Beechview neighborhood was closed by the Allegheny County Health Department.
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A Pittsburgh woman who has never been to Philadelphia got a traffic ticket for running a red light there.
A case of mistaken identity led to a six-month-long mix-up. A woman from the Pittsburgh area said she was getting repeated notices about a red light violation. The only problem: the traffic ticket is from Philadelphia -- a place she's never been. KDKA-TV's Meghan Schiller has more.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
It's PTL producer Teddy Stevenson's birthday!
PTL and Talk Pittsburgh's Boaz Frankel caught the first Icelandair flight out of Pittsburgh International Airport and now he's landed in the land of fire and ice!
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
If you're looking for a family trip, this could be it! We took a journey to the majestic sea-side of the Outer Banks with Michele Ellis.
Katie was live outside the Byham Theater this morning, checking in on the EQT Children's Theater Festival. We're learning why this side of Pittsburgh's festival season is perfect for kids.
Uniontown PD has 20 officers in their department and said they are constantly training with their weapons.
A Pittsburgh woman who has never been to Philadelphia got a traffic ticket for running a red light there.
Pittsburgh Controller Rachael Heisler raised alarms about so-called p-card payments to Mario Ashkar.
As a young man on the streets of Homewood, Robby Wideman was bound for trouble.
Xylazine, known on the street as "tranq," is a horse tranquilizer that drug dealers mix with illicit drugs to increase the high from opioids.
Private-label food supplier recalls 32-ounce pouches of Great Value Organic Black Chia Seeds because of potential contamination.
Pennsylvania has launched a new dashboard tracking tickborne diseases.
We introduced you to Elizabeth Loughren in December, as one of the junior co-hosts for last year's KDKA Free Care Fund Telethon for UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh.
Mother's Day may be joyful in many homes, but for even more, it can be a day of pain.
Dr. Christie Hilton at Allegheny General Hospital knows a lot about breast cancer and how it can impact women both at home and at work.
Eleven strikeouts are the most ever by a Pirates pitcher at Wrigley Field.
Footage showed top-ranked golfer Scottie Scheffler handcuffed and walking toward a police car in the morning darkness. He later teed off at the PGA Championship.
The complex will feature one indoor field and multiple outdoor fields.
Edward Olivares and Nick Gonzales homered, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 5-4.
Sewickley Academy students are about to get their first chance to play football, but they won't be fielding a full team on their own.
A Mexican restaurant in Pittsburgh's Beechview neighborhood was closed by the Allegheny County Health Department.
The complex will feature one indoor field and multiple outdoor fields.
Uber is rolling out a shuttle service in Pittsburgh this summer.
Along with Philadelphia, Frontier will offer service to Dallas-Fort Worth, Atlanta, and Raleigh-Durham.
Anthrocon 2024 sold out more than 11,000 hotel room nights in 12 minutes, a record for the event.
The official "Wicked" trailer released on Wednesday gives a look at Pittsburgh native Jeff Goldblum as the Wizard.
Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik are reprising their roles from "Big Bang Theory" in part one of the "Young Sheldon" series finale.
A new music festival in the works for Pittsburgh later this year has suddenly been canceled.
A border collie-papillon mix named Nimble took home top prizes at the 148th Westminster Dog Show's Masters Agility competition.
Tickets to "The New World Tour" will go on sale beginning Friday, May 17 at 10:00 a.m.
PTL and Talk Pittsburgh's Boaz Frankel caught the first Icelandair flight out of Pittsburgh International Airport and now he's landed in the land of fire and ice!
Coming up on Talk Pittsburgh (5/17)
The owner of Say It Once Dog Training, Vinnie Somma, brought along his pup, Roscoe, to demonstrate some helpful tools and tricks for pet owners.
Tune into another edition of Soft Pants Friday with Kelly Dzanaj!
We were joined by psychologist Dr. Katie Stewart to share her thoughts on deciphering our dreams and finding real-life meaning.
The EF2 tornado touched down in Peters Township and moved through Finleyville and Union Township.
The northern lights were visible in the Pittsburgh area on May 10, 2024.
To celebrate Pittsburgh Today Live's 20 years on the air, we invited fans to Point Park University's Pittsburgh Playhouse for a special show full of fun and surprises.
Ahead of the Pittsburgh Today Live 20th Anniversary Special, Team PTL, show contributors, and fans walked the PTL Ford Red Carpet at the Pittsburgh Playhouse.
Team PTL invaded Point Park University's Pittsburgh Playhouse for the taping of a very special 20th Anniversary Celebration. Here's a look behind the scenes and backstage.