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For some with student loans, making payments means turning to GoFundMe
The number of people seeking help on the platform to pay student loans has exploded over the last year, the crowdfunding site says.
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The number of people seeking help on the platform to pay student loans has exploded over the last year, the crowdfunding site says.
The Allegheny County Sheriff's Office is warning the public about a fake GoFundMe.
A crowdfunding campaign has raised thousands of dollars to repair the Art House in Homewood.
The Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank is in need of help during the growing Coronavirus outbreak.
The family of murder victim Christian Moore-Rouse has set up a GoFundMe to pay for memorial expenses.
A community is rallying around a Pennsylvania couple killed in a car crash days after giving birth to a baby girl.
A Pennsylvania couple is accused of faking the birth and death of a baby to obtain more than $600 in donations and gifts from friends and family.
A famous Plum native is jumping in to help his hometown in a time of need.
A GoFundMe page has been created for the husband and baby of a Mt. Washington woman who died from a childbirth complication over the weekend.
After his acquittal of killing Antwon Rose, a fundraiser was set up for former East Pittsburgh police officer Michael Rosfeld.
Following the tragic attack in Christchurch, New Zealand, The Tree of Life Synagogue launched a relief fund on GoFundMe to show their support and solidarity and help these grieving Muslim communities heal.
A 7-year-old Wisconsin girl fighting an inoperable brain tumor is finding comfort from dogs around the world.
A police officer's wife is trying to raise money for a local police department's K-9 unit.
A family that evacuated their home following a devastating house fire is now trying to figure out what to do next.
Fans of Pittsburgh's "Randyland" are pitching in after the loss of one of the creators of the North Side attraction.
A GoFundMe page has been set up to help the family of a man killed at a McKeesport auto repair shop Friday afternoon.
Just as he was about to join the force as a rookie officer, an Elizabeth Borough police cadet and his family lost everything in a fire.
The newest police officer in Elizabeth Borough is facing some tough times.
There's no more money left in a GoFundMe account for a homeless man who used his last $20 to buy gas for a stranded driver in Philadelphia, says the homeless man's attorney.
Johnny Bobbitt received worldwide praise after he gave a stranded motorist in Philadelphia his last $20 so she could get gas last year.
Michael Cohen is sticking his hand out and asking the public for help paying for his legal defense, and one anonymous donor already has ponied up $50,000.
Police Officer Chris Kudla refuses to take time off while he battles stage four kidney cancer, so his fellow cops and other municipal workers decided to donate their sick days to him.
The Montour Trail is a popular spot, but part of it is in desperate need of repair.
A top toy executive is pledging hundreds of millions of dollars in an effort to help save Toys "R" Us through a new GoFundMe effort.
A woman who lost her home to a fire in Westmoreland County last week is getting help from her community.
Today will be the second most traveled day of the holiday period, right behind last Friday.
Police say that Melissa Populo was caught on camera abusing at least five toddlers at the Gloworms Academy.
The 18th at Butler CC is one of the best finishing holes in the area.
It was Nolan Gorman's second career grand slam.
Howard Eskin, a longtime Philadelphia sports broadcaster, has been suspended from Citizens Bank Park for the rest of the season.
Cranberry Township police had asked all residents to shelter in place and lock their doors while they searched for a "suspicious person."
Today will be the second most traveled day of the holiday period, right behind last Friday.
Here's where you can watch fireworks in the Pittsburgh area.
Police say that Melissa Populo was caught on camera abusing at least five toddlers at the Gloworms Academy.
The 18th at Butler CC is one of the best finishing holes in the area.
Seven Washington County residents and two local organizations have sued the Washington County commissioners, saying their mail-in ballots in the April primary were disqualified without notice, disenfranchising them. KDKA-TV's Jon Delano reports.
Justice Juan Merchan set a new sentencing date of Sept. 18, "if such is still necessary."
A New York court said in a decision that Rudy Giuliani is disbarred effective immediately.
Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey says President Joe Biden is able to run a strong race and serve a second term in the Oval Office.
The Supreme Court's landmark decision ruled that Trump is immune from prosecution for official acts he took while in office.
A new voicemail scam is hoping to trick you into giving away your personal information.
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Instacart and Giant Eagle will now accept SNAP benefits on orders made via the Instacart app.
Savings can be found by traveling just a short distance out of the area.
Budget coach Brittany Newcomb joined us to share some tips for tackling your next grocery list.
David and Heather played a new game of What's It Worth with Dr. Lori!
Clarise Fern is the owner of War Streets Art Salon, which is a new creative studio that's opening in August on the North Side. We made a fun July 4th craft with Clarise on the show today!
We took a ride to DelGrosso’s Amusement Park and Laguna Splash on the show today. Daisy found out the carousel is the star this year!
Lucille Ball's hometown is hosting a star-studded celebration. Who needs a trip to Hollywood when three of its hottest comics will soon be one tank away? We learned more about the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival on today's show.
Studies show that enrolling a child in swim lessons can reduce their chance of drowning by up to 80 percent. Katie was live in Wexford at the Goldfish Swim School to get some helpful tips on water safety.
Leaders in Pittsburgh have taken the first step toward preventing the random Downtown attacks the city has seen on innocent people.
Pittsburgh's public safety director said the system fails to address the underlying problems of homelessness, addiction and mental illness.
A new voicemail scam is hoping to trick you into giving away your personal information.
The story of Mario Ashkar and his employment with the city gets stranger and stranger.
In emails obtained through a right-to-know request, the city parks director takes full responsibility.
The Fourth of July is two days away, and while fireworks are widely considered patriotic, it causes feelings of panic in some military veterans.
The FDA said its study better simulated how commercial milk processing kills the bird flu virus, H5N1.
Diamond Shruumz-brand cones, chocolate bars and gummies sold nationwide now linked to 48 illnesses in 24 states.
A mission to bless families one miracle at a time began 15 years ago when the Smith family from Erie had twins.
Dania Furniture recalls Hayden bookcase sold nationwide after an unanchored unit fell over, killing a 4-year-old.
The 18th at Butler CC is one of the best finishing holes in the area.
It was Nolan Gorman's second career grand slam.
Howard Eskin, a longtime Philadelphia sports broadcaster, has been suspended from Citizens Bank Park for the rest of the season.
The Pittsburgh Penguins have unveiled their regular season schedule for the 2024-25 season.
The 13th hole at Wildwood is one of the nicest Par 4's in all of Western Pennsylvania.
Ketchup red is the color of the summer -- at least according to Heinz and Kate Spade.
TSA announced changes are coming to the security checkpoints at Pittsburgh International Airport next month as a record number of people are flying.
Pennsylvania's highest court will decide whether the cash-paying electronic game terminals that are commonplace in convenience stores, bars and elsewhere are unlicensed gambling machines.
Washington County leaders are getting ready for the Pony League World Series, which brings in lots of money for the county.
The city of Pittsburgh has abruptly halted work on the new billion-dollar UPMC Presbyterian hospital tower.
It was "f---ing mind-blowing," the "Back to the Future" actor posted about his appearance with the band at the Glastonbury Festival.
Martin Mull came to national fame with a recurring role on the Norman Lear-created satirical soap opera "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman," and the starring role in its spinoff, "Fernwood 2 Night."
The King of Rock 'n' Roll's blue suede shoes were bought by an American collector during an auction on June 28.
A Taylor Swift-inspired dance camp encourages new friendships and memories through dance in Westmoreland County.
The original 1997 illustration for the front of the first Harry Potter book has set a record for Potter-themed memorabilia on the auction block.
Melissa Populo is facing five counts of endangering the welfare of children.
670,000 vehicles are expected to be on the Turnpike.
Get the latest weather updates with First Alert Meteorologist Mary Ours' forecast.
Hole No. 18 at Butler Country Club is one of the elite finishing holes in Western Pennsylvania.
A man is dead after a massive search in Cranberry Township prompted a shelter-in-place order for all residents.
Cranberry Township police asked all residents to shelter in place and lock their doors while they searched for a "suspicious person."
People in the Pittsburgh area are cleaning up after storms rolled through on Wednesday.
To celebrate a company-wide Community Day, KDKA held a food donation drive for the people who need the most help in our area. The Talk Pittsburgh team loaded the donations up and took them over to Jubilee Kitchen. Here's a look!
Residents in Western Pennsylvania are cleaning up after storms rolled through the region on Monday.
Pro-Palestinian protesters set up a new encampment at the University of Pittsburgh.