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'Stimulus Checks Are The Least Important,' When Drafting Aid Package, Says Economist
A second stimulus package is unlikely by election day, but removing stimulus checks entirely would save money and could help the parties make a deal.
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A second stimulus package is unlikely by election day, but removing stimulus checks entirely would save money and could help the parties make a deal.
Work is underway to redevelop space while also maintaining the historic value of the Roundhouse at Hazelwood Green.
With negotiations on a second round of stimulus ongoing, the chance of a package that can pass both the House and Senate seems remote.
J.C. Penney believes it will emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings before Christmas, under a proposed ownership agreement that would save tens of thousands of jobs.
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf announced in Pittsburgh today that he is working to get liquor license fees waived, a plan he says will help restaurants and bars across the state hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic shutdown.
The owner of Pittsburgh's Crazy Mocha Coffee Co. chain has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
House Democrats and the Trump administration agreeing on stimulus terms isn't even the biggest obstacle to a stimulus package.
Susan G. Komen affiliate offices in Pittsburgh and Scranton are permanently closing.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says a deal must be reached by Tuesday if a stimulus package is to pass by election day.
A second stimulus package remains a possibility, but can struggling Americans wait for Washington to come together on a plan?
In an economy beset by pandemic-induced hardship, why is Wall Street thriving while Main Street is struggling?
A day after Barnes & Noble solved its Nook outage, the bookstore revealed a far more serious problem: A massive cybersecurity attack.
Spending from the first round of stimulus propped up the economy. But that money is gone, and a more stimulus is unlikely in the coming weeks.
Despite a supply chain issue earlier in the coronavirus pandemic, Amazon is prepared for Prime Day 2020.
Any possible stimulus package must pass through the Senate, which is now focused on installing Amy Coney Barrett on the Supreme Court.
U.S. Steel's stock plunged as much as 25% amid a report that President Biden will seek to formally block its $14.1 billion deal with Japan's Nippon Steel.
When fans make it to Acrisure Stadium for the Steelers' home opener, they'll find new technology, food and entertainment.
U.S. Steel says it may have to move its headquarters from Pittsburgh if its sale to the Japanese company Nippon Steel fails.
Pittsburgh Today Live is setting sail once again!
The Columbus Blue Jackets are holding a press conference today after the deaths of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau last week.
Former President Trump will be in Harrisburg for a town hall with Fox News host Sean Hannity, while Tim Walz is heading to campaign events in Lancaster and then Pittsburgh.
Misdemeanor charges of disorderly conduct and resisting arrest were filed against Stephen Weiss, who was taken into custody at Friday's Trump rally.
A state Senate campaign is embroiled in controversy after one of the candidates crashed her car in Clairton.
A state Senate campaign is embroiled in controversy after one of the candidates crashed her car in Clairton on Saturday, leading to calls for an independent investigation. KDKA-TV's Andy Sheehan reports.
The visit comes just days after being in town for a Labor Day campaign event.
We've seen the pictures and stories of battery fires recently, so how can you keep your devices safe and fire-free?
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The $1 billion investment is nearly twice what the company had previously promised.
It may seem like an odd parallel, but with schools returning, many restaurants are now looking for help and they're willing to pay.
Rite Aid drugstores filed for bankruptcy 10 months ago. Since that time, stores have been closing at a rapid rate and many that are still open are filled with empty shelves. KDKA-TV's Barry Pintar reports.
Pittsburgh Today Live's Heather Abraham and David Highfield talk about all the latest goings on and preview what's to come on today's show. **Please note that tickets for the 2024 PTL Gateway Clipper Cruise to benefit the KDKA-TV Turkey Fund are now SOLD OUT. Thank you for your support!
Thank you all for your support! Tickets are now sold out for the PTL Gateway Clipper Cruise to benefit the KDKA-TV Turkey Fund.
Dr. Lori is appraising more of your antiques and treasures.
Kathryn Spitz Cohan, of Film Pittsburgh, is giving us a preview if the ReelAbilities Film Festival.
Our friend Carrie Nardini is back to preview the return of A Fair in the Park to Mellon Park. Many of the vendors are part of The Craftsmen’s Guild of Pittsburgh.
A Pittsburgh man said a weekly trip to spread joy and happiness regularly turns into an embarrassing headache.
As its school year starts, the McKeesport Area School District is in disarray and embroiled in scandal.
KDKA consumer investigator Meghan Schiller introduces a new female rideshare club: Periwinkle Ladies Travel Club.
A right-to-know request shows that the trips have cost Beaver County taxpayers close to $30,000.
New requirements from the FDA could impact your medicine cabinet, your shower routine and even your skin.
Deadly listeria outbreak linked to recalled Boar's Head deli meat is the largest in the U.S. in more than a decade.
In today's Wellness Wednesday, Dr. Natalie Gentile talked about the new guidance from the CDC on IUDs.
An advisory from the nation's top doctor draws attention to the importance of parents' mental health and well-being.
A UPMC sleep expert says more schools need to change their start time to work with kids' biological clocks.
August may be coming to a close, but the hot temperatures remain.
The Columbus Blue Jackets are holding a press conference today after the deaths of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau last week.
Heyward is set to appear on the popular YouTube talk show, according to his social media pages.
Pitt's freshman quarterback threw for 336 yards and three touchdowns on Saturday.
Skenes struck out six batters on Tuesday night, helping lead the Pirates to a 5-0 win over the Cubs at Wrigley Field.
Paul Skenes struck out six batters in five innings of work.
U.S. Steel says it may have to move its headquarters from Pittsburgh if its sale to the Japanese company Nippon Steel fails.
Months after pharmacy chain Rite Aid filed for bankruptcy and got fresh financing amid struggling sales and opioid-related lawsuits, the company says it has completed its restructuring.
New data from home selling stats shows the Southwest Pennsylvania housing market is cooling.
The parent company of ScareHouse, which runs several popular haunted attractions around Pittsburgh, has filed for bankruptcy.
The Sheetz in the center of Youngwood is about to close, and the community is not happy about it.
The a capella group Pentatonix is bringing their Christmas tour to Pittsburgh this holiday season.
Dave Matthews Band is coming back to Pittsburgh.
The teen idol who helped ignite the 1960s surfing craze as a handsome beach boy in the "Gidget" movies, James Darren has died at 88.
Joey Chestnut ate a world record 83 hot dogs in 10 minutes on Monday, relishing another victory against rival Takeru Kobayashi.
Walt Disney Co. pulled ESPN, its Disney network and ABC stations from DirecTV's service, a move that came on a busy sports night.
This week's edition of Intersections with Lisa Smith.
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Mary Ours’s forecast!
Ron Tecza walked into the school, to cheers, and lots of love as the facilities employee took his first steps in the building since early this year. After six surgeries and a heart transplant, it was unclear if he could return. KDKA's Lauren Linder has the heartwarming story.
The Shapiro Administration is investing in places that have fallen onto hard economic times such as McKeesport. On Wednesday, Lt. Governor Austin Davis was in McKeesport as part of their Main Street Matters initiative.
A school bus driver is in the hospital after their bus began to roll and crashed into a pole outside of Pittsburgh Minadeo PreK-5. KDKA's Ross Guidotti has the latest from the scene.
The northern lights and the Perseid meteor shower were spotted in the Pittsburgh area on Monday.
The driver of a truck smashed into an overpass on Route 40 in Washington County on July 31, 2024.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have reported to Saint Vincent College in Latrobe for another summer of training camp action.
KDKA-TV had a busy day on Friday at Picklesburgh in Downtown Pittsburgh.
Cranberry Township police asked all residents to shelter in place and lock their doors while they searched for a "suspicious person."