Homeless Children's Education Fund in Pittsburgh calling on elected officials to save its funding
Cuts in federal funding could impact an organization in our region that helps homeless children and youth.
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Cuts in federal funding could impact an organization in our region that helps homeless children and youth.
Two of the more visible homeless encampments in the City of Pittsburgh have been cleared and now those people have a roof over their heads.
The encampment was the largest in the city.
Alice Frankhouser is taking the words of Fred Rogers to heart and becoming one of the helpers.
Jerrel Gilliam is spending 24 hours in the cold all in an effort to educate the public on what those who are homeless face.
A plan to create a low-income housing community in Lawrenceville is being met with resistance.
The city of Pittsburgh posted warning signs to homeless encampments along a North Shore river trail on Thursday.
The new "Compassion Corner" opened on the Boulevard of the Allies.
Plans are in the works to get people experiencing homelessness off city streets and trails and into transitional housing.
Those who use the Allegheny River Trail say issues around the encampment have gotten worse.
The homeless crisis in Pittsburgh and Allegheny County has gotten worse, not better.
Leftover debris will be removed by the Department of Public Works.
Pittsburgh police cleared out a downtown homeless encampment on Wednesday. KDKA-TV's Andy Sheehan reports.
Do people experiencing homelessness have the right to camp out in cities like Pittsburgh?
A county council member is taking action to stop the violence she and others say the unhoused are facing in Pittsburgh.
A county council member is taking action to stop the violence she and others say the unhoused are facing in Pittsburgh. KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer reports.
Allegheny County executive Sara Innamorato is responding to public criticism from a Republican colleague about her new housing program meant to help the homeless.
Allegheny County executive Sara Innamorato is responding to public criticism from a Republican colleague about her new housing program meant to help the homeless. KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer has more.
Allegheny County executive Sara Innamorato is responding to public criticism from a Republican colleague about her new housing program meant to help the homeless. KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer has more.
Pittsburgh is looking to the Supreme Court to clarify what its rights are in removing homeless encampments.
The Supreme Court considered whether efforts to address homelessness in Grants Pass, Oregon, violated the Constitution's prohibition on cruel and unusual punishment.
Pittsburgh continues to work on its idea of managed communities with tiny houses to address homelessness.
A Philadelphia couple struggling with homelessness filmed their experience living in a storage container, and their video was viewed more than 12 million times on social media.
A former nursing home could soon play a role in helping alleviate homelessness in Pittsburgh.
A record 650,000 people experienced homelessness on a single January night, a 12% jump from a year earlier.
It's Take Your Kid to Work Day, and the peregrine falcons nesting on Pitt's Cathedral of Learning apparently got the memo.
With less than two months to go until the U.S. Open, the USGA is investing in some local, public courses in Pittsburgh.
The school board removed the vote from their agenda on Wednesday night, signaling that the teachers will keep their jobs.
Popping in an AirPod or putting your headphones on can be for more than just enjoyment; it can help you be more productive.
Agents were seen at 1942 Tacos & Tequila in East Rochester Borough on Wednesday.
It's Take Your Kid to Work Day, and the peregrine falcons nesting on Pitt's Cathedral of Learning apparently got the memo.
So many mourners lined up to pay their respects to Pope Francis that the Vatican kept St. Peter's Basilica open all night to accommodate them.
With less than two months to go until the U.S. Open, the USGA is investing in some local, public courses in Pittsburgh.
The school board removed the vote from their agenda on Wednesday night, signaling that the teachers will keep their jobs.
Popping in an AirPod or putting your headphones on can be for more than just enjoyment; it can help you be more productive.
Pittsburgh's mayoral race is being fueled by dark money — unlimited amounts of cash spent by PACs on TV attack ads and mailers.
Affordable housing has been one of the issues central to the Democratic primary race for mayor of Pittsburgh.
The U.S. Department of Education says that starting May 5, it'll begin collecting payments for student loans that are in default.
Hundreds of universities and colleges have issued a joint letter condemning President Trump's "political interference" in the nation's education system.
Gov. Josh Shapiro said he will be back in the governor's mansion this week after a man allegedly broke into the house and set it on fire.
The Trump administration's tariffs mean items shipped from China will soon cost consumers much more, experts say.
A recent survey shows summer 2025 is shaping up to be the season of exploration.
When a local company owner heard what happened, he said he wanted to make it right.
A covert camera at the Penn Hills Post Office led to federal criminal charges against Steven Goldwire.
With Mother's Day, Father's Day, Easter, and graduations all on the horizon and an uncertain world of tariffs, how can you save money?
The PTL kids quickly laid their claim to the bounce house right outside of the PTL studios. We checked in with Boaz to see how it was all going.
The kids were hard at work all morning making works of art. The Tufting Studio joined us to show us how to make these unique rugs.
Boaz and Katie brought half the farm for Take Your Child to Work Day! The Barnyard Petting Zoo visited us outside the PTL Studios to let us check out the adorable animals.
Amelia Ford and Julia Cody from Mad Science of Pittsburgh were here to teach us STEM science experiments for kids.
One of Pittsburgh's busiest DJ's, DJ Petey C, gave the kids a pop music pop quiz on today's show.
Questions are being raised about an aging emergency vehicle fleet in Pittsburgh.
When a local company owner heard what happened, he said he wanted to make it right.
Some Jeannette residents say raw sewage has been flooding down their street for at least a week.
A mom says she's now forced to take on the role of caregiver for her 23-year-old son.
A couple in West Mifflin fears the contractor they hired for a home improvement job might never return.
As we approach the end of April, we're shining a spotlight on Cesarean Awareness Month. We were joined by local author Ruth Fleury, who wrote "Strength in Every Scar: A Mother's C-Section Recovery."
This Wellness Wednesday, we are addressing an issue that's affecting so many Americans: fentanyl. Dr. Natalie Gentile and Dr. Liz Zona joined us for this important conversation.
A wave of purple and a powerful show of strength is about to take over Pittsburgh. We sat down with a pancreatic cancer survivor and a doctor to talk about the Purple Stride and how you can step up and be a part of it.
Pittsburgh is in the top 12 and top 16 for the two worst air quality categories (smog and soot related air quality), worse than last year's report.
UPMC has created a blueprint for treating patients experiencing gruesome side effects from drugs laced with xylazine.
With less than two months to go until the U.S. Open, the USGA is investing in some local, public courses in Pittsburgh.
Malkin donated $710 per point this past season, and thanks to a match from McDonald's, the total reached $71,000.
Sydney Sekely has more no-hitters than walks so far this season.
The announcement comes as Oakmont is set to host the U.S. Open for a record 10th time in June.
Oneil Cruz blasted a 463-foot home run to center field — the fourth longest in MLB this season — and Andrew Heaney retired the first 13 batters he faced to help the Pittsburgh Pirates shut down the Los Angeles Angles 3-0.
The new location in Regent Square will be opening on May 2.
The owner of 1989 Vintage and Thrift says Construction Junction recycled her idea of an on-site thrift store.
A federal judge has permanently struck down an Ohio law that would have required children and teens under 16 to get parental consent to use social media apps.
Norfolk Southern reached an agreement with one of the two companies it has been trying to force to help pay for the $600 million class-action settlement it agreed to over its disastrous 2023 train derailment near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border and the toxic chemicals that were released and burned.
Since the pandemic, streaming has soared while movie theaters have continued to wane, but what does that mean for the Pittsburgh Film Office?
The 2025 AMA nominations were released on Wednesday, with Kendrick Lamar leading with 10. The awards show will air on May 26.
Rock icon Bryan Adams has announced new North American dates for his ongoing "Roll With The Punches" 2025 tour.
The Steelers are among the four teams as part of a first-of-a-kind collaboration between the NFL and Hasbro toys.
A casting call is out for extras needed when the Hershey biopic comes to film in Pittsburgh.
Mulaney, a three-time Emmy Award winner, rose to fame through his writing career on "Saturday Night Live."
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Mary Ours’s forecast!
With less than two months to go until the U.S. Open comes to Oakmont, the United States Golf Association will be investing $1 million in Pittsburgh area golf courses. KDKA's Lauren Linder has the story.
Four teachers in the South Side Area School District will keep their jobs for now after the school board voted to drop their vote on the furloughing of their positions.
The PTL kids quickly laid their claim to the bounce house right outside of the PTL studios. We checked in with Boaz to see how it was all going.
The kids were hard at work all morning making works of art. The Tufting Studio joined us to show us how to make these unique rugs.
The crash happened early Friday morning along Park Way.
The annual Pittsburgh Home & Garden Show kicked off on Friday, March 7, 2025, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. As is tradition, Pittsburgh Today Live kicked off the show with a live episode!
A school bus slammed into a tree in Butler County on Thursday morning, sending the driver and two students to the hospital.
KDKA-TV is sad to report that retired host and weather forecaster Jon Burnett died of complications from suspected CTE. He leaves behind an incredible legacy.
A fast-moving clipper system is proving Punxsutawney Phil correct this Sunday late afternoon/early evening with some freezing rain/drizzle and light wet snow making roads north of Route 422 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike slippery.
