Black History Month: George Benson
Multi-Grammy Award winning George Benson grew up right here in Pittsburgh.
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Multi-Grammy Award winning George Benson grew up right here in Pittsburgh.
A place that many considered to be "less than" ended up producing many amazing, successful people who've contributed much to the Pittsburgh community.
Pittsburgh's own Billy Strayhorn was a talented musician, composer, lyricist, and arranger.
August Wilson once said "The exact day I became a poet was April 1, 1965. That day I bought my first typewriter."
PTL's Celina Pompeani-Mathison is at the Heinz History Center with CEO Andy Masich who is telling us more about Pittsburgh's role in the Underground Railroad.
Charles 'Teenie' Harris was known as 'One Shot' because he usually only needed one take of any of his iconic subjects.
Doris Hilliard first began working in the Pittsburgh mayor's office in the early 1960s when she was just 17 years old.
Known as the 'First Lady of the Jazz Keyboard,' Mary Lou Williams grew up in Pittsburgh's East Liberty neighborhood.
Names like Josh Gibson, 'Cool Papa' Bell, and Satchel Paige were prominent in Pittsburgh during the 1930's.
A local Black-owned financial institution has outlasted many others and continues to benefit the community after more than half a century.
Not only was Harriet Tubman an Underground Railroad conductor, she was a war hero.
Not only was Harriet Tubman an Underground Railroad conductor, she was a war hero.
Ida B. Wells-Barnett was a co-founder of the NAACP and a fearless journalist who wrote articles about the horrors of lynching of Black Americans.
Franco Harris was an NFL Hall of Fame running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Merecedes Williams has spent her entire life giving back to the community and finding little ways to lift spirits.
PTL's Celina Pompeani-Mathison visits the City-County Building downtown where a new display in the lobby is honoring the life and works of Pittsburgh playwright August Wilson for Black History Month.
Gus Greenlee was known for many things, but he was best known for being the owner of the Hill District's Crawford Grill, the Pittsburgh Crawfords Negro League baseball team and Greenlee Field -- the first African American owned stadium in the league.
Gus Greenlee was known for many things, but he was best known for being the owner of the Hill District's Crawford Grill, the Pittsburgh Crawfords Negro League baseball team and Greenlee Field -- the first African American owned stadium in the league.
A look at the new August Wilson exhibit at the City-County Building.
An abolitionist, newspaper editor, doctor, and military officer, Martin Delaney was one of the nation's most influential African American leaders in the 19th century.
An abolitionist, newspaper editor, doctor, and military officer, Martin Delaney was one of the nation's most influential African American leaders in the 19th century.
Out of racial inequality came life-saving innovation with the birth of Freedom House Ambulance Service, the nation's first emergency medical transport service.
Out of racial inequality came life-saving innovation with the birth of Freedom House Ambulance Service, the nation's first emergency medical transport service.
PTL's Mikey Hood visits the Carnegie Museum of Art to get a look inside the exhibit featuring the life and work of legendary Pittsburgh photographer Teenie Harris.
Freedom House Ambulance Service was the country's first community-based EMS with trained medics.
Police in Beaver County said a man placed a skimming device on a credit card reader at a Shop 'n Save store.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is restricting access to a bridge that's emerging from a lake in Western Pennsylvania.
A firefighter battling a grass fire in Amwell Township, Washington County, was injured on Friday.
With gambling addiction on the rise, thousands of Pennsylvanians have opted to ban themselves from casinos and online sportsbooks.
Three people were killed and two others wounded when a suspect opened fire in an apartment and then led police on a high-speed chase.
Police in Beaver County said a man placed a skimming device on a credit card reader at a Shop 'n Save store.
Sen. Bob Casey is vying for a fourth term against challenger and businessman Dave McCormick.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is restricting access to a bridge that's emerging from a lake in Western Pennsylvania.
A firefighter battling a grass fire in Amwell Township, Washington County, was injured on Friday.
With gambling addiction on the rise, thousands of Pennsylvanians have opted to ban themselves from casinos and online sportsbooks.
Republican Dave McCormick is claiming victory over Democratic incumbent Bob Casey in the race for the U.S. Senate. Casey, however, is not conceding. As KDKA-TV's Barry Pintar reports, Casey says there are too many votes still to count.
Despite incredibly close results and ballots still hanging in the balance, Republican Senate candidate Dave McCormick is celebrating victory. And to make sure his win counts, McCormick is suing over some of the votes that have yet to be counted. KDKA-TV's Barry Pintar reports.
A tight race in western Pennsylvania decided the balance of power in the state legislature's lower chamber.
Pennsylvanaia's top election official said there could be 100,000 ballots left to count in the race between Dave McCormick and Bob Casey in Pennsylvania.
The Federal Reserve announced its second interest rate cut of 2024, but Trump's economic priorities could impact future policy.
Krispy Kreme donuts are coming to McDonald's in Pittsburgh.
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Mark Duda, the president of his family farm, said it all comes down to money.
Eligible Pennsylvanians will soon be able to apply for help paying their heating bills this winter.
With just hours left until trick-or-treating begins, many are still finding their costume.
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
Veteran's Day is almost here and we had Animal Friends on to talk more about how therapy pets are making a difference in the lives of veterans and their families.
We got to see a sneak peek of Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center's production of "Oliver Jr."
The Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center is back with another exciting show called "Oliver Jr." The performance is helping support the KDKA-TV TUrkey Fund in a big way!
Katie went on a shopping spree, but she traveled back in time to do so! Vintage vibes and throwback threads took over the convention center at the Pittsburgh Vintage Mixer.
With gambling addiction on the rise, thousands of Pennsylvanians have opted to ban themselves from casinos and online sportsbooks.
Civil forfeiture is a legal process that allows law enforcement to seize property.
A West Mifflin woman said she feels duped after falling for a convincing weight loss gummy ad created by scammers using AI.
A woman whose husband died after a multi-organ transplant says she's not only grieving, she's battling her landlord.
Is recycling working?
Cheese processed at plant in Lena, Illinois, may be tainted by bacteria that can cause serious and fatal infections.
A Pittsburgh-area woman can now hear the voices of her small children all thanks to a program that allows people to hear again for free.
More than half a million smart electric space heaters recalled after 113 reports of overheating, federal agency says.
The FDA says oral phenylephrine, used in many over-the-counter cough and cold medicines, "is not effective as a nasal decongestant."
Dr. Erin Isaac joined Talk Pittsburgh with some tips about post-Halloween dental care.
When going against rookie quarterbacks under head coach Mike Tomlin, the Steelers are 25-6 all time.
Paul Skenes and Livvy Dunne will be Saturday's guest pickers on ESPN's College Gameday for the LSU-Alabama game.
Jack Roslovic had two goals and an assist as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-1 for their eighth straight win.
Russell Wilson went to the hospital to visit the Rochester High School football player who collapsed during a game last month.
The Commanders say they have a plan to stop Steelers fans and their Terrible Towels from taking over Northwest Stadium on Sunday.
About 1,100 workers at the Stellantis Jeep factory in Toledo, Ohio, are facing layoffs early next year.
Krispy Kreme donuts are coming to McDonald's in Pittsburgh.
Both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris have campaigned in the Rust Belt city of Erie, Pennsylvania.
After nearly eight decades in business, Pechin grocery store is closing its doors.
Autonomous truck company Aurora Innovation says it won't start hauling freight without humans on board until April of next year.
The nominations for the 67th Grammy Awards have been announced, and the nominees include a long list of top music stars.
Officials also said that Liam Payne died from a fall, and did not jump from the balcony of his hotel.
NASCAR issued $600,000 in fines and suspended nine team members from three different teams on Tuesday for alleged race manipulation at Martinsville Speedway.
Judy Garland's iconic ruby slippers from "The Wizard of Oz" are on the auction block nearly two decades after a thief stole the iconic shoes, an attempt to pull off "one last score."
Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, has died at 91, his family announced.
The Halloween candy event will benefit troops overseas.
Police in Beaver County released a video they say shows a man placing a skimming device on a credit card reader at a local grocery store. KDKA-TV's Shelley Bortz reports.
Republican Dave McCormick is claiming victory over Democratic incumbent Bob Casey in the race for the U.S. Senate. Casey, however, is not conceding. As KDKA-TV's Barry Pintar reports, Casey says there are too many votes still to count.
KDKA-TV's Ross Guidotti introduces you to the grand marshal for this year.
Get the latest weather updates with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump held rallies in Pittsburgh on the eve of Election Day.
No. 4 Ohio State went to State College and came away with a win.
Halloween 2024 was a smashing success for both Pittsburgh Today Live and Talk Pittsburgh. Team PTL celebrated with a classic monster theme while Talk Pittsburgh got in the ring with some real wrestlers. Here's a look at some of the fun!
Marc-Andre Fleury returned to Pittsburgh on Tuesday for the final start of his career at PPG Paints Arena.
The Pittsburgh Steelers hosted the New York Giants on Monday at Arisure Stadium.
