FusionFest Juneteenth celebration takes over downtown Pittsburgh
The City of Pittsburgh's FusionFest Juneteenth celebration was held on Sunday afternoon.
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The City of Pittsburgh's FusionFest Juneteenth celebration was held on Sunday afternoon.
The City of Pittsburgh's FusionFest Juneteenth celebration was held on Sunday afternoon. KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer has more.
Juneteenth became federally recognized in the U.S. in 2021, but the origins of the holiday and its name date back more than 150 years.
Thousands of people marched and lined the streets of Pittsburgh to celebrate Juneteenth on Saturday and preserve a turning point in African-American history.
Thousands of people marched and lined the streets of Pittsburgh to celebrate Juneteenth on Saturday and preserve a turning point in African-American history. KDKA-TV's Lauren Linder has more.
There was music in Point State Park, vendors on Liberty Avenue and more music in Market Square on Friday.
The organizer expects more than 50,000 people in attendance, plus at least 150 vendors.
The one-day event named Fusion Fest will be in the heart of Downtown on June 29.
Pittsburgh has picked the organizer it wants to run this year's city-sponsored Juneteenth celebration.
Pittsburgh has picked the organizer it wants in charge of this year's city-sponsored Juneteenth celebration.
Organizer William B. Marshall said so far so good in Pittsburgh.
Tuskeegee Airman Colonel James H. Harvey will serve as grand marshal of the 2024 Pittsburgh Juneteenth Parade on Saturday, June 15.
Charges have been withdrawn against a man who was accused of assaulting a detective in an attempt to get to Mayor Ed Gainey.
The company says that those numbers are nearly four times the typical ridership for a Friday and Saturday.
No major public safety incidents were reported after a busy weekend of back-to-back Taylor Swift concerts and Juneteenth celebrations in Pittsburgh.
Lt. Col. James H. Harvey, a member of the famed Tuskegee Airmen, stopped by a special display at Pittsburgh International Airport that's dedicated to his old unit.
Religious and community leaders took time during Juneteenth to celebrate freedom and to say we need to be free of violence. KDKA-TV's Chris Hoffman reports.
We're in the kitchen with Carleen King, the co-owner of Carmi Soul Food Restaurant, for Juneteenth. She's making some soulful dishes for us - including black-eye pea salad - and sharing the secret to her ribs.
"Juneteenth is a clear reminder of the dark history in America."
Worshippers in Pittsburgh gathered Sunday to remember the importance of the Juneteenth holiday. KDKA's Jennifer Borrasso reports.
Witnesses said dozens of gunshots were fired into a crowd of people attending a party in Willowbrook. Police have not identified a suspect.
A busy weekend in Pittsburgh was centered around the Juneteenth Freedom Day celebrations.
The national holiday became federally-recognized in 2021. But communities have been celebrating Emancipation Day for more than a century.
The Children's Museum is expanding its hours for the rest of the summer.
We're welcoming Kenya Alford and Kirk Gilbert, of the Trade Institute of Pittsburgh, to the studio today for a preview of the big Juneteenth celebration this weekend.
President-elect Donald Trump said he is "totally against" Japan's Nippon Steel buying U.S. Steel.
A big chunk of the area could see snow from Wednesday night into Thursday morning.
First responders in Westmoreland County are searching for a 64-year-old woman who reportedly fell in a 30-foot sinkhole in Unity Township.
Proposals surrounding the budget haven't come without controversy and it's unclear what may or may not get passed by council ahead of the Friday deadline.
The trial is expected to last approximately two weeks.
President-elect Donald Trump said he is "totally against" Japan's Nippon Steel buying U.S. Steel.
A big chunk of the area could see snow from Wednesday night into Thursday morning.
First responders in Westmoreland County are searching for a 64-year-old woman who reportedly fell in a 30-foot sinkhole in Unity Township.
Proposals surrounding the budget haven't come without controversy and it's unclear what may or may not get passed by council ahead of the Friday deadline.
The trial is expected to last approximately two weeks.
Bluesky has added millions of new subscribers in the last month as some users leave X. Here's what to know.
The debate over Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato's plan to raise property taxes rages on.
Hunter Biden was convicted of three separate felony charges related to his purchase of a gun and pleaded guilty to tax evasion charges in a separate case.
Democrats and some former Trump officials criticized President-elect Donald Trump's announcement that he wants Kash Patel to be FBI director.
Pennsylvania state lawmakers, judges and top executive branch officials will get a heftier salary increase in 2025 than the average Pennsylvanian saw over the past 12 months.
A small business owner in Pittsburgh is concerned about how the proposed Trump tariffs on goods from overseas could affect her business.
A Westmoreland County man says he feels bamboozled after a nearly $8,000 bill arrived in the mail.
With the online world dominating advance sales for the holiday starting in October, are Black Friday and Cyber Monday still relevant?
Gas prices in Pittsburgh are starting to fall as our travel picks up around Thanksgiving and Christmas.
The first Von Maur department store in Pennsylvania has opened at South Hills Village.
We announced on the show today the PTL Ticket Giveaway for Mariah Carey's Christmas Tour 2024!
David and Heather chatted with one of the builders of this year's PTL Toy Drive!
Downtown Pittsburgh is glowing thanks to a stunning new holiday lights display. We sent Daisy to see it all first-hand!
We played a new game of What's It Worth with Dr. Lori!
Phipps Conservatory has transformed into an enchanting holiday paradise. Boaz got the exclusive look on today's show!
Once considered amateurs, star college football and basketball players are now getting paid millions of dollars.
A Westmoreland County man says he feels bamboozled after a nearly $8,000 bill arrived in the mail.
Budget time at City Hall has Pittsburgh City Council scrutinizing Mayor Ed Gainey's proposed spending.
Amid staffing shortages in Pittsburgh EMS, a city program seeks to recruit and train from within the community.
The Ambridge Area School District recently purchased a security system touted for its ability to detect guns and knives.
Keeping the kids healthy this time of year can be a challenge. Dr. Hayley Hellstern and Dr. Marisa Quattrone talk about their new practice in Fox Chaple, Zest Pediatrics.
Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.
Two Pittsburgh men are among the first to use a new device to regain movement following a stroke.
Thawing a turkey one week out from Thanksgiving may seem excessive, but it's necessary.
It is vital to find time for your physical well-being, even if it's just for a little bit. That's what we discussed today for our Wellness Wednesday conversation with Dr. Natalie Gentile.
Pitt went 29-1 this season and won the ACC title.
The Steelers have never had a losing season with Mike Tomlin as the coach of the team.
The Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation has announced a new Pittsburgh Pennies girls hockey program.
Russell Wilson threw for a season-high 414 yards and three touchdowns, and the Pittsburgh Steelers outlasted Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals 44-38.
Brown ends his West Virginia tenure with a 37-35 overall record.
PPG has sold its architectural coatings business, which will be renamed The Pittsburgh Paints Company.
The Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce is launching a feasibility study to see about building a convention center and hotel.
PetVet365 cut the ribbon on its new location Monday at the Strip District Terminal.
The crew at Ciafre Deer Processing is already putting in the work one day into deer rifle season.
On Small Business Saturday, it was a celebration of small businesses owned by Black moms in Pittsburgh.
Avril Lavigne is bringing her Greatest Hits Tour to the Pittsburgh area next year.
Elton John says he's lost his eyesight and struggled to see his new musical, "The Devil Wears Prada" after a "severe" eye infection.
Legendary rock band AC/DC is bringing their "Power Up North American Tour" to Pittsburgh in 2025.
Bob Bryar played on My Chemical Romance's career-defining rock opera, "The Black Parade."
NORAD has tracked Santa Claus' Christmas Eve journey around the world since 1955.
We announced on the show today the PTL Ticket Giveaway for Mariah Carey's Christmas Tour 2024!
David and Heather chatted with one of the builders of this year's PTL Toy Drive!
Downtown Pittsburgh is glowing thanks to a stunning new holiday lights display. We sent Daisy to see it all first-hand!
We played a new game of What's It Worth with Dr. Lori!
Phipps Conservatory has transformed into an enchanting holiday paradise. Boaz got the exclusive look on today's show!
Fallen Pittsburgh Fire Battalion Chief John Walsh was laid to rest on Monday
The Pittsburgh Steelers lost 24-19 to the Cleveland Browns.
The Steelers beat the Ravens 18-16 at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh.
Firefighters battled a massive fire at Riley's Pour House, a popular Irish pub in Carnegie, on Thursday.
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump held rallies in Pittsburgh on the eve of Election Day.
