Books & Beyond: Hank's Big Day
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.
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 Allegheny County Library Association has partnered with the Allegheny Land Trust and others to take kids and families from inside the library to outside.
The northern lights were visible in the Pittsburgh area on May 10, 2024.
The northern lights were visible throughout southwestern Pennsylvania on Friday.
A woman in Reserve Township was hit with a shocking water bill after the township said she used 112,000 gallons of water.
Thanks to the kindness of the witness, the cat gets to spend one of his nine lives being loved and cared for.
The driver of a box truck fell asleep before killing three construction workers on a highway in York County, Pennsylvania.
The northern lights were visible throughout southwestern Pennsylvania on Friday.
A woman in Reserve Township was hit with a shocking water bill after the township said she used 112,000 gallons of water.
Thanks to the kindness of the witness, the cat gets to spend one of his nine lives being loved and cared for.
On Friday, May 10, Pittsburgh Today Live is celebrating 20 years on the air.
The driver of a box truck fell asleep before killing three construction workers on a highway in York County, Pennsylvania.
A Pennsylvania senator is among those moving to ban selling water beads, the colorful, water-filled toy nationwide.
As KDKA-TV political editor Jon Delano reports, Sen. Bob Casey is facing his strongest Republican competitor since he challenged and defeated Sen. Rick Santorum nearly two decades ago.
The race between Sen. Bob Casey and Dave McCormick is expected to be one of the most hotly contested elections in the nation.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro will sign a bill that prohibits the use of cellphones while driving a car after it passed both chambers of the General Assembly in Harrisburg on Wednesday.
Stormy Daniels was called to the witness stand to testify at former President Donald Trump's trial in New York on Tuesday.
A Pennsylvania senator is among those moving to ban selling water beads, the colorful, water-filled toy nationwide.
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A popular drink will soon disappear from Panera's menu after some people say it harmed their health.
The Popeye's in Robinson has been ordered to shut down after an inspection found several violations.
Pittsburgh's first Shake Shack is opening this month.
Wrapping up our 20th anniversary show with David Highfield's favorite tag line!
We're catching up with the former hosts of Pittsburgh Today Live for our 20th Anniversary and that includes our friend and former colleague, retired KDKA personality Jon Burnett.
Let's get this Pittsburgh Today Live 20th Anniversary Special started!
Team PTL joined David and Heather on stage to share their favorite moments on the show.
Ayana Del Valle performed Billie Holliday's "The Very Thought of You" at our 20th anniversary celebration!
A popular drink will soon disappear from Panera's menu after some people say it harmed their health.
Three billion dollars will be spent to clean up the rivers and streams in southwestern Pennsylvania.
The PA Cyber head says the bill will result in massive layoffs and cripple their operations.
The founder and former CEO of PA Cyber was sentenced to prison six years ago for funneling millions of taxpayer dollars into dummy corporations and his pockets.
Vince Fannick was charged with 117 counts of insurance fraud, theft by deception and unlawful talking.
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.
A Pennsylvania senator is among those moving to ban selling water beads, the colorful, water-filled toy nationwide.
Maker of insulin pump urges customers to update an app because of glitch that causes the devices to unexpectedly shut down.
Puustinen scored five goals and 15 assists for the Penguins in the 2023-24 season.
Skenes will be on the mound for tomorrow night's game against the Cubs at PNC Park.
Killebrew says he's usually a private person but feels okay being in the spotlight if it helps kids have fun.
The Pittsburgh Pirates reportedly recalled infielder Nick Gonzales from Triple-A Indianapolis on Thursday.
DeJuan Blair, Darrell Revis and Amy Jackson are among the inductees for the 2024 Pitt Athletics Hall of Fame class.
Pittsburgh's first Shake Shack is opening this month.
The Lincoln Bakery in Bellevue has been sold to the owner of Prantl's Bakery.
A restaurant in Pittsburgh's Aspinwall neighborhood was hit with a consumer alert.
Rue21, a mall staple for teen apparel, is going out of business and closing all 540 of its stores.
Nippon Steel says it has postponed the expected closing of its takeover of U.S. Steel by three months.
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.
On Friday, May 10, Pittsburgh Today Live is celebrating 20 years on the air.
A Pittsburgh Public Schools teacher lives a Clark Kent lifestyle.
The legendary comedian will bring his first tour since 2016 to PPG Paints Arena on August 2.
KDKA-TV's Josh Taylor and KDKA Radio's Suzie Cool discuss the sports topics of the day.
Get the latest weather updates with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer has more.
The northern lights were on display in the Pittsburgh area on Friday.
It's all thanks to a good Samaritan.
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.
Newborn babies at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital dressed up in floral outfits for their first Mother's Day.