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The United Methodist Church voted for LGBT inclusion — what's next
The changes immediately open new doors for LGBTQ members — but over a quarter of U.S. congregations have already left the UMC, and more could follow.
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The changes immediately open new doors for LGBTQ members — but over a quarter of U.S. congregations have already left the UMC, and more could follow.
Incidents have taken place in Irwin, North Braddock, and Ross Township.
The change doesn't mandate or even explicitly affirm LGBTQ clergy, but it means the church no longer forbids them.
"Of course, we're devastated. We don't understand why these things happen," Joel Osteen said.
Parishioners packed into the First Presbyterian Church in Downtown Pittsburgh Sunday morning to celebrate and praise 250 years of existence.
A potential plan is in the works that could impact some Catholic churches in East Pittsburgh communities.
A new report finds that the number of people choosing to disaffiliate from Christianity is increasing – and could overtake the nation's Christian majority.
The parish cites rising costs as the main reason for the closures.
With Christmas just three days away, many families are usually getting ready for traditions, like packing into churches to celebrate the holiday.
A coronavirus outbreak linked to a church in southern West Virginia has grown to at least 41 cases, officials said Monday.
A Westmoreland County pastor held church services over the weekend as the coronavirus continues to spread.
The Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh is taking additional precautionary steps amid growing Coronavirus concerns.
The last victim compensation funds at Pennsylvania's Roman Catholic dioceses are closing.
A fire destroyed a church in the city's Sheraden neighborhood on Monday.
An Ohio church has apologized for an Easter lesson that encouraged students to slap and cut a pastor and spit on him.
If you've always wanted to own a divine piece of history in Pittsburgh, now is your chance.
Christmas mass at St. Paul Cathedral in Oakland was a celebration of love, peace and renewal.
A congregation in Indiana has placed Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus statues inside a cage on a church's front lawn.
The flu is having widespread effects this season. Now, local churches are doing their part to prevent the virus from spreading.
Authorities say one person is dead and a suspect is in custody after a shooting in the area of a suburban Philadelphia church.
At the Church of Life in Christ in McKeesport, Pastor Miller preaches that he has a special relationship with God.
Former members of a McKeesport Church are speaking out about the church and its pastor, claiming the congregation is more like a cult than a church.
The start of Lent means hundreds of Pittsburgh-area churches are also starting the long-time tradition of the Lenten Fish Fry.
As we celebrate Black History Month, we visit a local congregation that's been around for more than 150 years.
Police are trying to track down the person who broke into a Butler City church and damaged it.
The cold front has finally cleared our region, bringing lower humidity levels for the rest of tonight and tomorrow.
Luis Torrens had three hits, including a three-run double, and Edwin Diaz got the save after his 10-game suspension ended earlier in the day as the New York Mets defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2 on Saturday.
Hundreds of people participated in Saturday's Mike Reese Memorial 5K, held in honor of the former state representative at Mammoth Park.
A man is dead, and another is behind bars in Westmoreland County following a stabbing at a home in New Kensington on Friday.
A man is in critical condition after they were shot inside a Stowe Township apartment Saturday afternoon.
The cold front has finally cleared our region, bringing lower humidity levels for the rest of tonight and tomorrow.
Luis Torrens had three hits, including a three-run double, and Edwin Diaz got the save after his 10-game suspension ended earlier in the day as the New York Mets defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2 on Saturday.
Hundreds of people participated in Saturday's Mike Reese Memorial 5K, held in honor of the former state representative at Mammoth Park.
A man is dead, and another is behind bars in Westmoreland County following a stabbing at a home in New Kensington on Friday.
A man is in critical condition after they were shot inside a Stowe Township apartment Saturday afternoon.
The Washington County Board of Elections is spending tax dollars to fight a lawsuit against them over their decision not to count mail-in votes with errors on the return envelopes.
A poll of Democrats in the city of Pittsburgh suggests that Mayor Ed Gainey may have trouble winning reelection next year.
A poll of Democrats in the city of Pittsburgh suggests that Mayor Ed Gainey may have trouble winning reelection next year. As KDKA-TV's Jon Delano reports, the poll appears to be part of an effort to encourage County Controller Corey O'Connor to take on Gainey in the Democratic primary.
"Let me say this as clearly as I can: I'm staying in the race," President Biden said during a campaign rally in Madison, Wisconsin, on Friday.
With all the talk about whether Joe Biden will drop out of the race for president, Josh Shapiro's name has been frequently mentioned as a possible candidate.
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.
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
Boaz and Rania are back in the kitchen whipping up a delicious key lime pie!
Hold on to your tails, Pittsburgh! Anthrocon has returned to Pittsburgh to embrace the fabulous fun of the furries. Daisy was at the convention center this morning to get a first look of Anthrocon 2024.
In today's Eye on Health, we're talking about keeping our eyes safe. Dr. Sarah Zambotti, an optometrist with Allegheny Health Network, joined us to talk more about the most common summer-related eye problems among patients.
On the show today, we had cocktail recipes with a red, white and blue theme. Dave Kuiawa, from Fine Wine and Good Spirits, was back with drinks we can add to the menu for the holiday weekend.
Columbia Gas wants to abandon service to the Burhan-Crouse Funeral Home.
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.
One product contained 16 different metals, with researchers calling for rules requiring manufacturers to test tampons.
The announcement from the ACHD comes as cases of Pertussis are on the rise nationwide.
Hatch has received two reports of people being shocked after plastic on the product's AC power adapter came off.
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.
Luis Torrens had three hits, including a three-run double, and Edwin Diaz got the save after his 10-game suspension ended earlier in the day as the New York Mets defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2 on Saturday.
It's a soccer night in Pittsburgh!
Minnesota Vikings rookie Khyree Jackson died early Saturday morning in a car accident in Maryland.
Paul Skenes threw seven strong innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates tied a franchise record by smashing seven home runs in a 14-2 demolition of the New York Mets.
The Pirates hit seven home runs against the Mets, depleting the team's fireworks supply.
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.
He worked with director James Cameron on the "Titanic" and the "Avatar" series.
It's the dawn of a new era at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Patrick Bertoletti is the new men's champion, and Miki Sudo set a new record and retained the women's division title.
Pittsburgh native Jeff Goldblum is starring as Zeus in a new Netflix series that will be released in August.
Ann Wilson, lead singer of rock band Heart, says she has cancer.
It was "f---ing mind-blowing," the "Back to the Future" actor posted about his appearance with the band at the Glastonbury Festival.
North Huntingdon police say the 18-year-old victim, later identified as Jacob Lazar, was with a group cleaning up the downed trees from last week's storm. KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer has more.
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 Kristin Emery's forecast!
Hundreds of people participated in Saturday’s Mike Reese Memorial 5K, which is held in honor of the former state representative at Mammoth Park. KDKA-TV's Chilekasi Adele reports.
A man is dead, and another is behind bars in Westmoreland County following a stabbing at a home in New Kensington on Friday.
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.