Black History Month: The Pittsburgh Courier
At one time, the Pittsburgh Courier was America's largest Black newspaper.
At one time, the Pittsburgh Courier was America's largest Black newspaper.
Joelisa McDonald was first appointed mayor in March 2021
KDKA-TV is shining a light on Joelisa McDonald, the first African American woman to serve as mayor of Rankin.
The course was first announced last August but the final framework was released on Wednesday.
Adrean Bailey was a teacher with the School District of Philadelphia for 32 years. When she retired, she found pottery and fell in love with it.
Carter G. Woodson was a scholar who enjoyed learning and celebrating the history of Black Americans.
KDKA-TV and CBS are thrilled to announce an exclusive three-part series coming to our streaming platform.
In honor of Black History Month, the Black Market Shopping Expo returned Saturday.
Examining the life of the amazing Harriet Tubman.
As the city's first Black mayor, Gainey is crafting an agenda he hopes goes well beyond the power of city government.
In this week's Cooking Corner, Giant Eagle Team Leader Chef Crystal Baldwin is celebrating Black History Month.
How a West African slave named Onesimus contributed to medicine and saved countless lives.
A closer look at the historic Freedom House Ambulance Service.
Most of us know western Pennsylvania was a key part of what was known as the Underground Railroad, the loose network of people who were anti-slavery and helped freedom seekers survive harsh conditions as they made their way north.
PTL's Daisy Jade catches up with Renee Hess, the founder of Black Girl Hockey Club, about her love for the sport and the Penguins.
The history of the Pittsburgh Courier's Double V campaign.
The Hill District has always been much more than just a hub for entertainment.
Black History Month: A closer look at iconic jazz musician Mary Lou Williams and her impact on Pittsburgh entertainment scene.
In this week's Sunday spotlight and in honor of Black History Month, we're highlighting a retired educator.
The LeMoyne House was built in 1812 and designated a National Historic Landmark in 1997.
The City of Pittsburgh has unveiled an exhibit dedicated to one of the most iconic photographers in city history.
Did you know Western Pa. played a big role in the Underground Railroad?
"Long Live Their Legacy" is a program from the Pirates that will honor the Negro Leagues during Black History Month.
As Black History Month comes to a close, KDKA honors a pioneer.
It was the fifth consecutive loss for Seattle, which began the day in second place in the AL West.
The new machines should be up and running in 2025.
The team is looking to keep its unbeaten streak alive!
The Pirates DH left Friday night's game with an injury.
The shelter said the man dropped the dog off in the early morning hours of August 12.
It was the fifth consecutive loss for Seattle, which began the day in second place in the AL West.
The new machines should be up and running in 2025.
The team is looking to keep its unbeaten streak alive!
The Pirates DH left Friday night's game with an injury.
The shelter said the man dropped the dog off in the early morning hours of August 12.
In North Carolina, Harris took note of falling inflation but added, "Still, we know that many Americans don't yet feel that progress in their daily lives."
The Butler County native has been in Russian prison since 2021.
A local sniper likely saved lives at former President Donald Trump's rally in Butler Township last month when his single shot hit the gunman.
A Pennsylvania congressman who was on the ground in Butler Township for three days submitted his preliminary report to the U.S. House task force investigating the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
Trump has not appeared at an outdoor rally since mid-July, when a gunman took several shots, grazing his ear.
New requirements from the FDA could impact your medicine cabinet, your shower routine and even your skin.
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New requirements from the FDA could impact your medicine cabinet, your shower routine and even your skin. KDKA-TV's Meghan Schiller has more.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
Financial expert, YouTuber and author Rachel Cruze has some tips for making a budget before going back to school shopping. She says it can really help to eliminate overspending.
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
As football season gets underway, we're taking a look back at some of the very first Women of Steel. Did you know the Pittsburgh Steelers once had cheerleaders. We're chatting with two of the Steelerettes.
The inaugural Iron City Car Cruise is rolling into Creighton this weekend. Daisy Jade has a preview.
This weekend's PNC Park Family Fun Day has a very special message. The Neighborhood Ford Store, Pirates Charities, Quilt for the Cure, Glimmer of Hope and the AHN Chill Mobile are giving children the chance to make a difference one square at a time.
The Dubai Chocolate Bar is taking social media by storm. Sharmaine Stock, of Mainely Dipped, knows the secrets behind these sweet treats and she's in the kitchen to show us too.
New requirements from the FDA could impact your medicine cabinet, your shower routine and even your skin.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
Smoke and vape shops seem to be popping up everywhere you look these days, and not everyone is happy about that.
Is the Gainey administration fulfilling its promise to create new affordable housing in Pittsburgh?
Gov. Josh Shapiro signed legislation aimed at saving pharmacies from going out of business.
The CDC said the outbreak is linked to turtles with shells less than four inches in length.
Dental care should be part of your child’s back to school routine. Pediatric dentist Dr. Erin Issac joins Talk Pittsburgh with some tips for parents.
Parents and other caregivers urged to stop using loungers linked to 5 fatalities and an infant bed tied to 1 death.
The creeks around East Palestine, Ohio, were so badly contaminated by last year's disastrous Norfolk Southern derailment that some workers became sick during the cleanup.
Hundreds of thousands of the tiny wind-soaring and itch-inducing critters can fall from trees every day and are packed with a venom that can paralyze prey 166,000 times their size.
It was the fifth consecutive loss for Seattle, which began the day in second place in the AL West.
The team is looking to keep its unbeaten streak alive!
The Pirates DH left Friday night's game with an injury.
Paul Skenes struck out six and ended a four-start winless streak, and the Pittsburgh Pirates snapped a 10-game skid with a 5-3 win over the Seattle Mariners.
Wilson will take his first pre-season snaps when the Steelers host the Buffalo Bills.
Wawa broke ground in West Virginia, moving into an area where rival Sheetz already operates dozens of stores.
Some Rue21 stores, including two in the Pittsburgh area, are reopening under new ownership.
The Steelers' annual training camp in Latrobe has had a big economic impact these last few weeks.
Videoboards are being added to the stadium among other improvement projects.
"We have to make sure our downtown is spruced up and ready to welcome all these visitors."
Gates open at 9 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
Gena Rowlands, hailed as one of the greatest actors to ever practice the craft, died at 94 on Wednesday, her representatives confirmed.
Kaley Bastine got quite the surprise of her own during the event aimed at raising money for the department.
Steel City Con is taking over the Monroeville Convention Center this weekend.
The shows were called off after the Austrian government uncovered what it called an ISIS-inspired terror plot aimed at the concerts.
Pittsburgh Regional Transit has announced they'll be installing more than 80 state-of-the-art ticket vending machines at stations in the city.
A man dropped off a undernourished dog at Fayette Friends of Animals earlier this week after hours and the shelter is trying to identify him.
A woman's body was found in Aliquippa on Saturday morning by a man walking his dog and now state police are investigating it as a homicide. KDKA's Chilekasi Adele has the latest from the scene.
There will be traffic backups this weekend in Oakland as Pitt and CMU students return to campus.
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Trey Fulbright’s forecast!
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."