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A lawsuit filed by a pair of Massachusetts families is adding to the backlash against an approach to reading instruction that some schools still use despite evidence that it's not the most effective.
A majority of kids have school-related worries and there are ways to help ease their stress. A psychiatrist shares tips.
Raising a child in the U.S. costs hundreds of thousands of dollars. Many younger Americans say they can't afford it.
Etiquette expert Liz Aquino, of the Good Manners Group, is helping parents and kids brush up on their manners as the new school year begins.
PTL's Daisy Jade visits the Fun Slides Carpet Skate Park in the North Hills for a lesson in carpet skating.
Patty Maxwell, of Engage Kidz, is back for Back To School Week. She's got some important tips for helping everyone in the household get back on a healthy sleep schedule.
Gender-neutral baby names like Dylan, Avery and Logan are on the rise, according to data from baby name website names.org.
Hosts Heather Abraham and David Highfield are learning more about the Pittsburgh Congenital Heart Walk and how it benefits The Children's Heart Foundation from the families who participate.
Former Ohio Treasurer and three-time U.S. Senate candidate Josh Mandel has been threatened with jail time for violating the terms of his divorce agreement.
West Virginia has become the 12th state to ban smoking in vehicles with children present.
Amanda Goodhart says her 6-year old son Logan caught COVID multiple times. But even months later, his symptoms didn't get better.
The religious exemption is included in a bill that would let private schools decide whether to implement vaccine mandates.
An animated fetus that develops over the course of a three-minute video has become a new front in state-level abortion politics.
West Virginia lawmakers are pushing to make the state the 12th in the nation to ban smoking in cars with children.
Licensed psychologist Dr. Katie Stewart is helping parents navigate interactions with deeply feeling children, who experience emotions more intensely than others. Host Heather Abraham sits down with her to get her tips.
PTL's Celina Pompeani-Mathison visits the Heinz History Center where CEO Andy Masich is talking more about the NFL Play 60 Training Camp for kids!
A terrifying incident on board an Alaska Airlines flight has the NTSB urging parents to stop flying with children in their lap.
A trade group representing TikTok, Snapchat, Meta and other major tech companies has sued Ohio over a pending law that requires children to get parental consent to use social media apps.
Meta wants children and teens on Facebook and Instagram as long as possible so it can collect and sell their personal data, state prosecutors allege.
Patty Maxwell, the founder of Engage Kidz LLC, joined us to give families tips on how to handle the holiday season.
U.S. health officials are warning doctors to be on the lookout for possible cases of lead poisoning in children.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning about using probiotic products for preterm infants due to potentially fatal health risks.
Researchers found firearm fatalities among kids under 18 increased by 87.1%, and drug poisoning deaths increased by 133.3% from 2011 to 2021.
PTL's Boaz Frankel heads to the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh to check out the new exhibit, Wobbleland, and what it's all about!
Kidsburgh Ambassador Yu-Ling Behr is back with some great information for families on getting ready for the hustle and bustle of back to school time.
Wintry weather impacted people across Western Pennsylvania on Friday, and now the region could get even more on Monday.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Jordan Whitehead was involved in a car crash on his way to the team's facility on Saturday.
Penn State coach James Franklin thinks there's a chance Abdul Carter will be back for the College Football Playoff semifinals.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has vetoed part of a bill cast by state lawmakers as protecting the medical free speech of doctors and other health professionals.
Jeff Baena was an indie screenwriter and director. He and actress Aubrey Plaza wed in 2021.
Wintry weather impacted people across Western Pennsylvania on Friday, and now the region could get even more on Monday.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Jordan Whitehead was involved in a car crash on his way to the team's facility on Saturday.
Penn State coach James Franklin thinks there's a chance Abdul Carter will be back for the College Football Playoff semifinals.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has vetoed part of a bill cast by state lawmakers as protecting the medical free speech of doctors and other health professionals.
Jeff Baena was an indie screenwriter and director. He and actress Aubrey Plaza wed in 2021.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has vetoed part of a bill cast by state lawmakers as protecting the medical free speech of doctors and other health professionals.
Former President Jimmy Carter died on Dec. 29 at the age of 100.
The nation's highest civilian honor will be presented to 19 people at the White House later Saturday.
United Steelworkers leadership praised Biden's decision while others fear it may end steelmaking in Western Pennsylvania.
An immigration lawyer in Delaware County is reminding clients of their rights before President-elect Donald Trump's Jan. 20 inauguration.
A grocery store in Carnegie was ordered to shut down after an inspector reported finding roaches that numbered "too many to count."
Shoppers in Pittsburgh were preparing for the holiday gift return rush on Thursday morning.
Since 9 a.m. on Christmas Eve morning, the Walmart in Hempfield Township was bustling with people coming in at the 11th hour for a few odds and ends and to round out their Christmas shopping.
There was "snow" stopping people from getting their last-minute presents on Friday.
Workers at Amazon facilities in major U.S. cities went on strike Thursday morning.
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
Katie joined Rania in the kitchen this morning to make a delicious chorizo sandwich!
Get ready to meet a true 412 fan, and an incredible artist. Alex Nicholson joined us to showcase his works of art, which he created with just colored pencils.
A beloved local spot is transforming into a European Winter Wonderland. Daisy got the scoop on this must-see pop-up experience.
Shari Zatman stuck around this morning to show us how to make some cinematic-themed décor for a Golden Globes watch party.
An attempt to cut down on energy bills turned into a financial nightmare for a Beaver Falls man.
A Pittsburgh woman says she's dealing with a rodent infestation because of a neighboring house that's condemned.
Making housing more affordable is the cornerstone of the Gainey administration, but critics say his efforts have fallen short.
High-speed police chases can lead to the arrest of suspected criminals. But do the chases pose a risk to the public?
The University of Pittsburgh says it is jumping into the NIL sphere with both feet.
An expert with Allegheny Health Network shines a light on the drinking dangers many people are unaware of.
Several Western states are seeing rates worse than last year's peak of flu season.
While West Virginia's employee health insurance program covers drugs like Ozempic for people with type 2 diabetes, officials decided to indefinitely pause covering their use for weight loss patients because of the cost.
The American Lung Association in Pennsylvania strongly urges all residents to test their homes for radon after recent findings.
Broccoli florets from California grower and sold at more than 1,000 Walmart stores are recalled because they could contain listeria.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Jordan Whitehead was involved in a car crash on his way to the team's facility on Saturday.
Penn State coach James Franklin thinks there's a chance Abdul Carter will be back for the College Football Playoff semifinals.
Sam Reinhart and Anton Lundell scored in the shootout, and the Florida Panthers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Friday night.
The new scholarship honors the Buffalo Bills' training staff who Hamlin credits with saving his life.
Notre Dame and Penn State will face off in the semifinals of the College Football Playoff in the Orange Bowl in Miami on Jan 9.
A grocery store in Carnegie was ordered to shut down after an inspector reported finding roaches that numbered "too many to count."
With the decision by President Biden to block the sale, Pittsburgh-area elected officials made their thoughts known.
Nippon Steel is making a new proposal to the Biden administration as it continues its bid to buy U.S. Steel.
Dozens of shoppers lined up outside for the one place they count on for their Christmas Eve feast.
Capitol buildings are almost always an imposing presence.
Jeff Baena was an indie screenwriter and director. He and actress Aubrey Plaza wed in 2021.
A Pittsburgh-area screenwriter makes his indie film debut next week.
The iconic ruby slippers sold for a total of $32.5 million at auction last month. The slippers were stolen in 2005 from the Judy Garland Museum in Grand Rapids.
Wayne Osmond started his musical career as an original member of The Osmonds with his brothers.
Here are the books and characters newly joining the list of works in the public domain in 2025.
Get the latest weather updates with First Alert Meteorologist Kristin Emery's forecast!
Wintry weather impacted people across Western Pennsylvania on Friday, and now the region could get even more on Monday.
The cold did not stop Steelers fans from tailgating on Saturday.
Calvin Crew, the man accused of kidnapping and killing an Uber driver in 2022 will not be facing the death penalty, the prosecution announced.
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Trey Fulbright’s forecast!
The 71st Annual KDKA Free Care Fund Telethon raised more than $1.7 million. Here are some photos from the night.
Newborn babies at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital got dressed up in holiday onesies and hats knit by a nurse.
Pittsburgh has won 21 straight regular season home games against Cleveland.
Crews found the body of Elizabeth Pollard, the Pennsylvania grandma who fell into a sinkhole in Unity Township.
A Pennsylvania woman might have fallen into a sinkhole while searching for her missing cat, police said.
