Family Matters: Discussing efforts to improve Black maternal health
Lt. Gov. Austin Davis, Second Lady Blayre Holmes Davis and Muffy Mendoza from Brown Mamas talk about efforts in Pennsylvania to improve Black maternal health.
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Lt. Gov. Austin Davis, Second Lady Blayre Holmes Davis and Muffy Mendoza from Brown Mamas talk about efforts in Pennsylvania to improve Black maternal health.
Nothing can fully prepare parents for the first few weeks after bringing your child home as you navigate everything from feeding to fevers. Heather Abraham is joined by a special parent panel today with Lt. Gov. Austin Davis and Second Lady Blayre Holmes Davis along with Muffy Mendoza from Brown Mamas and her husband Mack.
In today's Family Matters, we talked about reclaiming your identity with our parent panel. We had Muffy Mendoza from Brown Mamas and Gregg Behr from Remake Learning.
Muffy Mendoza and Brea Schmidt are back for Family Matters, where we talked about the unnecessary pressure on families to make lasting memories every summer.
Host Heather Abraham welcomes Stephanie Wijkstrom, of The Counseling and Wellness Center of Pittsburgh, back to the studio to talk about what Eggshell Parenting is what impacts it can have on children.
Host Heather Abraham welcomes Executive Director Tammy Aupperle to the studio to talk about Jeremiah's Place. It is Pittsburgh's only crisis nursery for families in crisis or emergencies.
A cancer diagnosis can turn a family's world upside down. One local group is providing support during this difficult time. Heather was joined by the founders of the Club Hope Foundation, Cara and Jon Atkinson, along with their two kids.
Erica Cochran, director of development for Nurture PA, and Savanna Hardin, a program participant, joined Talk Pittsburgh to discuss how this program offers critical support after the birth of your child.
Muffy Mendoza, Kelly and Gregbehr are joining Heather today to talk about kid-free vacations.
Host Heather Abraham is joined by Dan O'Brien and Jennifer Antoon, Pennsylvania's Big Brother and Big Sister of the year, to talk about the benefits of the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh program. Plus, Dan's little brother, Demarcus Floyd joins them.
Host Heather Abraham is joined by Parent Panel members Brea Schmidt, of The Thinking Branch, and Greg Behr, of The Grable Foundation and Remake Learning, to talk about the challenges parents can face during summertime.
After a divorce, co-parenting can seem like a daunting task but it is key to your child's wellbeing to do it in a positive and healthy way. Host Heather Abraham welcomes Stephanie Wijkstrom, the founder of Counseling and Wellness Center of Pittsburgh, who has some advice.
Host Heather Abraham is in the kitchen talking with representatives from The Joe Beretta Foundation, which helps families who are dealing with end-stage heart failure. Their new program, Papa Joe's Plates, is helping those families eat healthier.
Hope Grows, a local nonprofit, is offering caregivers the chance to relax and reset. Host Heather Abraham talks with Lisa Story and Roseanne Impellizzeri about the program.
School is starting to wrap up for many local students and the transition to summer can be stressful for both parents and children. Host Heather Abraham is talking with Patty Maxwell, of Engage Kidz LLC, to get some tips for families.
Host Heather Abraham is talking with Michelle and Bradley Lester, who own Pittsburgh Event Childcare, a local business offering pop-up childcare to parents at large events.
Katie and Daniel Stern, the co-founders of The Little Fox-Toby's Foundation joined Talk Pittsburgh to talk about making sure no parent suffers through the loss of a child alone.
Host Heather Abraham visits the 4Moms headquarters ahead of Mother's Day to find out more about the Pittsburgh-based companies products and how they test them.
Host Heather Abraham is joined by our Parent Panel to discuss social media bans for children under a certain age. Muffy Mendoza, of Brown Mamas; Brea Schmidt, of The Thinking Branch; and Gregg Behr, of Remake Learning discuss.
Host Heather Abraham is talking with Marisa Scalamogna, of the Beaver County Foster Care Program, and Darian Burden, a foster parent, about helping teens in foster care.
Host Heather Abraham is chatting with Joan D'Alessandro and Carol Herz, of Christopher's Kitchen, which is a mission to feed families struggling after hospital stays.
Host Heather Abraham is talking with lawyer Katie Shipp, of the Marsh Law Firm, which represents victims of sexual assault. They are discussing easier ways to talk to kids about body boundaries and inappropriate touch.
Host Heather Abraham is chatting with Corey Rodman, a local ambassador for March of Dimes, which supports parents and families of premature babies.
Host Heather Abraham is talking with Ray Nell Jones, the founder and CEO of The Allignment Chapter, which is an organization working to help single mothers.
Host Heather Abraham is talking with Sloane Davidson, Abby Jo Perez and Maria Camila Arbelaez Salano, all of Hello Neighbor, about the support they give to refugee and immigrant mothers who find themselves in the Pittsburgh area and need support.
Sheri and John Lee started the non-profit more than a decade ago and since they've assisted hundreds of veterans.
The 34-year-old Richard Ganci tied the dog to the back of his truck and drove at least four miles.
We're in for another cold day on Sunday before we get some relief on Monday.
Members of the Kecksburg Volunteer Rescue Squad were shocked to find the locks on their ambulance shed were changed with no notice.
All season long, the Pittsburgh Steelers have depended on a standard formula for winning: stop the run, protect the ball, force the opponent into mistakes.
Sheri and John Lee started the non-profit more than a decade ago and since they've assisted hundreds of veterans.
The 34-year-old Richard Ganci tied the dog to the back of his truck and drove at least four miles.
We're in for another cold day on Sunday before we get some relief on Monday.
Members of the Kecksburg Volunteer Rescue Squad were shocked to find the locks on their ambulance shed were changed with no notice.
All season long, the Pittsburgh Steelers have depended on a standard formula for winning: stop the run, protect the ball, force the opponent into mistakes.
Democratic U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown made clear during a farewell speech Tuesday that he does not plan to abandon his career-long fight for American workers despite suffering a bitter defeat last month in Ohio.
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
The U.S. government faced the threat of a shutdown if Congress didn't pass a spending bill before Dec. 21, 2024. Here's a look at the potential impact.
The stopgap measure will fund the government and provide tens of billions in disaster relief.
After Bob Casey lost to Dave McCormick, what comes next for the three-term senator?
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.
You've heard of online shopping and package scams, but what about package scams that come right to your door?
An attempt to cut down on energy bills turned into a financial nightmare for a Beaver Falls man.
American Airlines will soon add nonstop service between Pittsburgh International Airport and Los Angeles International Airport.
Downtown Pittsburgh is turning into a winter wonderland this New Year's Eve! We learned about what you can expect on New Year's Eve in the Steel City!
We moved into the PTL Kitchen to surprise Celina on her last show with us to have a Pompeani Pizza Party!
Your incredible generosity has helped us raise over $90 million for the Free Care Fund at UPMC Children's Hospital. We revealed this year's grand total!
Our PTL Pup Maz was here today! We got to see how her training has been going and if she learned any new commands!
The holiday spirit was in full swing today on the show. David and Heather got to play Santa as they exchanged gifts!
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.
A University of Pittsburgh research group is reaching new limits and perfecting a robot to help people with ALS live better lives.
Sharon Regional Medical Center employees rallied with family and friends to save the hospital from an impending closure.
Miller Shevitz of Beaver Falls is at his happiest when he's showing off his toys.
Eleven-year-old Jayden Randall of Carrick is one of the children who is alive and thriving today thanks to UPMC Children's Hospital.
Just a few weeks ago, Christine Dankwardt worried walking down the hall would never be possible for her 15-year-old daughter Marissa.
All season long, the Pittsburgh Steelers have depended on a standard formula for winning: stop the run, protect the ball, force the opponent into mistakes.
Nico Hischier had a goal and two assists and Jacob Markstrom made 12 saves for his second shutout of the season as the New Jersey Devils beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-0.
Lamar Jackson threw three touchdown passes and Marlon Humphrey scored on a fourth-quarter interception return to help the Baltimore Ravens pull even with Pittsburgh atop the AFC North with a 34-17 victory over the Steelers.
Rickey Henderson is widely considered to be one of the best leadoff hitters and base stealers in baseball.
Dominic DeLuca and Tony Rojas returned interceptions for touchdowns and Penn State toyed with mistake-prone SMU in a 38-10 victory in the opening round of the College Football Playoff.
A pair of businessmen say they have plans to breathe new life into the former Redbeard's on Mount Washington.
Pittsburgh Popcorn's food processing facility has been shut down.
Another restaurant in Pittsburgh's Station Square is closing.
Construction is taking off at the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.
The new location will be opening sometime next summer.
It seems that every year around the holidays, people tend to revisit a select few movies.
While 2024 may be ending, there's much to look forward to next year, including a major entertainment project by PNC Park.
Tony, Emmy, and Grammy Award-winning artist Barry Manilow will take the stage one final time in Pittsburgh.
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a motion Friday to dismiss his appeal for bail, meaning he will stay in jail until his trial on sex trafficking charges in May 2025.
Mariah Carey's holiday concert at PPG Paints Arena was canceled on Wednesday afternoon, hours before its scheduled start time.
More than a decade ago, Sheri and John Lee started the non-profit to give back to those who have given service to the country. In that time, they've been able to help hundreds of Pittsburgh-area veterans. Megan Shinn tells their story in the KD Sunday Spotlight.
A Clarion County man is now facing felony animal cruelty charges after he allegedly drug his dog behind his truck for multiple miles.
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Trey Fulbright’s forecast!
This week's edition of Intersections with Lisa Smith.
EMS volunteers at one small Westmoreland County agency are sounding the alarm over thier sudden inability to answer calls. KDKA-TV’s Ricky Sayer shares the story.
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.
