Faith leaders condemn Halloween parade float with Auschwitz sign
Jewish and Catholic leaders have condemned a Halloween parade float in Pennsylvania that included a replica of the Auschwitz gate.
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Jewish and Catholic leaders have condemned a Halloween parade float in Pennsylvania that included a replica of the Auschwitz gate.
May is Jewish American Heritage Month, a time to recognize the history and contributions Jews have made to our country.
The Argentine Supreme Court has found documentation associated with the Nazi regime among its archives including propaganda materia.
Thursday marked 80 years since the end of World War II in Europe and the end of the Holocaust, which killed 6 million Jews.
The newest addition to the campus is a descendant of the beloved horse chestnut tree behind the Secret Annex.
Wednesday and Thursday marked Yom HaShoah, also known as Holocaust Remembrance Day.
On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the families of two survivors who resettled in Pittsburgh shared their stories.
Survivors of the Nazi's notorious Auschwitz death camp are taking center stage at the memorial service to mark 80 years since its liberation by Soviet troops.
Ellenbogen corresponded and vouched for hundreds of Jews so they could enter the U.S., saving their lives from the atrocities of Hitler's Third Reich.
Henry Ellenbogen may not be a household name in 2024, but he was a U.S. congressman and longtime judge in Allegheny County, and in the 1930s and early 40s, he helped lead an effort to get Jewish people out of Nazi Germany and Austria, ultimately helping them escape the Holocaust. KDKA-TV's Chris DeRose has more.
The rare and significant collection of string instruments from the Holocaust can be seen at Carnegie Mellon.
Sandy Rosen, chair, and Pat Siger, co-chair of Violins of Hope Pittsburgh, talk with hosts David Highfield and Heather Abraham about the important message of love and tolerance these instruments are bringing to the city.
Host Heather Abraham is talking with author Tony McAleer and director Peter Hutchinson about their new documentary, "The Cure for Hate," which is premiering at the JFilm Festival.
Host Heather Abraham is talking with author Lee Goldman Kikel and actor David Nackman about "Perseverance," a book turned play about a Holocaust survivor who moved to and started over in Pittsburgh.
Ferencz secured convictions for 22 former Nazi commanders who were charged with murdering over 1 million Jews, Gypsies and others.
Judah Samet, a Holocaust survivor, who settled in Pittsburgh, and decades later, survived the mass shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue, has died.
Gov. Tom Wolf joined the Pennsylvania Jewish Coalition and other leaders on Wednesday for the 38th Annual Civic Commemoration of the Holocaust.
Two organizations in Ohio are providing education and public discussions to educate both students and the public on the holocaust.
Today marks Holocaust Remembrance Day.
An 89-year-old Auschwitz survivor is now under police protection after receiving online and offline anti-Semitic threats in Italy, according to local reports.
An art exhibit at the University of Pittsburgh honors holocaust survivors and shares their stories.
Judah Samet, a Holocaust survivor and a congregant at the Tree of Life Synagogue, believes there is a providential reason he was running late the morning of the shooting.
Survivors and their families took part Sunday morning in an event to memorialize victims of the Holocaust.
It has been nearly two decades in the making. Now, a new, powerful Holocaust memorial is complete.
Victims of the Holocaust -- 6 million Jews killed by Nazis during World War II -- have not been forgotten.
It's been three months since the Woodland Hills School District put its superintendent on administrative leave.
It's an area notorious for these kinds of events, leaving some drivers concerned.
More than 30 states have already enacted similar legislation.
The South Greensburg fire chief is now under arrest, accused of stealing nearly $178,000 from his own department.
More than three decades ago, a body was pulled from one of Pittsburgh's rivers. While a man was convicted of third-degree murder, the victim's identity remained unknown until now.
It's been three months since the Woodland Hills School District put its superintendent on administrative leave.
It's an area notorious for these kinds of events, leaving some drivers concerned.
More than 30 states have already enacted similar legislation.
The South Greensburg fire chief is now under arrest, accused of stealing nearly $178,000 from his own department.
More than three decades ago, a body was pulled from one of Pittsburgh's rivers. While a man was convicted of third-degree murder, the victim's identity remained unknown until now.
A federal grand jury refused to indict six Democrats who drew President Trump's ire by taping a video telling members of the military that they must reject "illegal orders," three sources told CBS News.
Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyer said she would be willing to cooperate with a House panel's probe if President Trump grants her clemency, and would testify that he is "innocent of any wrongdoing."
The official DHS statistics, which had not been previously reported, provide the most detailed look yet into who ICE has arrested during the Trump administration's crackdown.
The footage is included in a video that promotes false claims that the 2020 presidential election was rigged against Mr. Trump.
The bipartisan "Bell-to-Bell" bill bars students from using their phones any time they're in school, not just during instructional periods.
More than 30 states have already enacted similar legislation.
The first electric and gas bills of the year can come with sticker shock, and this year, it might be worse than usual.
A woman and her husband are fighting for a $400 refund after they bought furniture from a Value City Furniture store.
It's the end of an era for a grocery store in Carrick.
A Pennsylvania couple says Kia wrongly denied a warranty claim after their car's engine failed at 80,000 miles.
It’s time to read more love stories that you sent us!
When love shows up in a baking dish, balance shows up in leggings.
We're keeping it cozy and warm inside by talking with Tempstar about furnace safety tips.
We’re honoring Pittsburgh’s Black history with the story of one local baker who turned her mom’s treasured baked goods into a sweet legacy that the whole city now enjoys.
Every afternoon, the same scene played out. A very determined pup went rolling toward a fence, wanting to make friends with a very shy groundhog! That real-life moment is now at the heart of a brand-new children’s book starring one of Pittsburgh’s favorite beagles: our buddy Boone!
It's been three months since the Woodland Hills School District put its superintendent on administrative leave.
Residents of Millvale are trying to get back to normal after last weekend's major snowstorm.
Tracing the past of Shane Hennen and how his troubled life in Pittsburgh pointed to his future downfall.
People in Avella, Washington County, say they have no phone coverage.
Residents and leaders in Charleroi are concerned about the integrity of roads after a trench collapse last year and ongoing construction.
With a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, local health experts want to send a message to families.
Cracking down on the price of prescription drugs is a hefty task.
The advisory, issued on Saturday, affected thousands of customers in Allegheny and Washington counties.
Pennsylvania American Water said that a first round of testing came back negative and an update can be expected late Monday morning.
Doctors said the drugs can help people lose unwanted pounds while retaining muscle.
Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington says the team "will never shut the door" on potentially finding a role for Andrew McCutchen, a longtime cornerstone of the franchise.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Three Rivers Stadium was demolished on this date in 2001 to make way for Acrisure Stadium and PNC Park.
Michael Fantuzzo was arrested and is accused of stealing more than $246,000 from the Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association.
Isiah Evans scored 21 points on 8-of-10 shooting, including 5 for 6 on 3-pointers, and No. 4 Duke pulled away in the second half to defeat Pittsburgh 70-54.
More than 140 employees at Nemacolin were informed they were being let go.
It's been about six years since the pandemic, and a lot of people working from home, but now companies are slowly calling them back to the office.
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor on Tuesday announced a new initiative aimed at revitalizing neighborhood business districts across the city.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
The Pennsylvania Film Office has awarded $34 million for production on Season 3 of "Tires" and the fifth and final season of "Mayor of Kingstown."
Filming in Pittsburgh for the fifth and final season of "Mayor of Kingstown" is set to begin on March 9.
Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in "Home Alone," "Schitt's Creek" and "Beetlejuice," died on Jan. 30 at the age of 71.
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
It's been three months since the Woodland Hills School District put its superintendent on administrative leave, and the district continues to operate under a cloud of controversy.
After nearly four hours of deliberation, a jury found Thomas Stanko guilty of murder in the first degree and reckless burning in connection with the disappearance of his ex-girlfriend, Cassandra Gross. KDKA's Erika Stanish reports.
Born in East Brady in 1960, Jim Kelly grew up in a working-class family with a strong love for sports.
It's an area notorious for these kinds of events, leaving some drivers concerned.
Legislation in Harrisburg is trying to make it easier for your favorite adult drink to be delivered to your door. KDKA-TV's Chris Hoffman reports.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
