Pittsburgh's annual First Night celebration returns to ring in 2025
Highlights for the 31st annual Highmark First Night celebration include a performance by Frzy. the Future of Pittsburgh Ball, and of course fireworks.
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Highlights for the 31st annual Highmark First Night celebration include a performance by Frzy. the Future of Pittsburgh Ball, and of course fireworks.
"We have to make sure our downtown is spruced up and ready to welcome all these visitors."
Tens of thousands of people will be packing into numerous parts of the city.
The Broadway adaptation of the beloved book, "The Kite Runner," has come to the Pittsburgh Cultural District. It's playing at the Benedum Center and we're talking to one of the stars of the show, James Rana. He also shows us his incredible hidden talent!
The Pittsburgh CLO is going above and beyond to make it easier for families to come to their musicals.
PTL's Heather Abraham and Ron Smiley are getting a preview of "Mrs. Doubtfire: A Musical Comedy" from two of the stars of the show, coming to the Pittsburgh Cultural District.
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is scrapping plans for a Downtown cineplex.
PTL's Daisy Jade visits the Benedum Center in the Pittsburgh Cultural District where the national tour of "Moulin Rouge! The Musical has pulled into town for a bunch of shows.
PTL's Katie O'Malley heads to the Pittsburgh Cultural District to get a preview of their Summer Gallery Crawl and the special exhibits and artists being featured this season.
PTL's Daisy Jade is in the Pittsburgh Cultural District to find out what's new at this year's EQT Children's Festival!
PTL's Mikey Hood visits with cast members of the "Dear Evan Hansen" touring company which is back in the Pittsburgh Cultural District. The show deals with social issues and the challenges of being in high school.
PTL's Mikey Hood heads to the Pittsburgh Cultural District to check out what's happening at the Spring Gallery Crawl and get a preview of some of the fantastic art!
Host Heather Abraham is talking with artists Shane Pilster and Max "Gem" Gonzales about the upcoming Gallery Crawl by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust.
We're on the PTL couch chatting with Randal Miller, the director of Special Projects with the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, and David Shumway, the director of CMU's Humanities Center, to get a preview of the annual Pittsburgh Humanities Festival.
PTL's Mikey Hood is talking with Terri Bell, of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, about what to expect at the Cultural District's Winter Gallery Crawl!
We're talking with two of the actors on tour with "Jagged Little Pill," which is playing at the Benedum Center in the Pittsburgh Cultural District.
PTL's Mikey Hood visits the Pittsburgh Cultural District to find out more about the "A Christmas Story" Boutique Crawl.
It's set to take place in July.
The restaurant will be moving into the former location occupied by the Sharp Edge Bistro.
PTL's Mikey Hood is getting a look at some of the art that will be featured at the Pittsburgh Cultural District's Fall Gallery Crawl from the Cultural Trust's Terri Bell and the first lady of Pittsburgh, Michelle Gainey.
PTL's Daisy Jade is getting a tour of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust's new Backyard space and checking out the cool "Pyramid XL" exhibit!
"Pyramid XL Sphere" gives a unique view of the city.
PTL's Daisy Jade is in the Pittsburgh Cultural District getting a preview of the summertime Gallery Crawl!
Masks will once again be optional.
PTL's Mikey Hood visits the O'Reilly Theater in the Pittsburgh Cultural District to talk with the actors in the production of August Wilson's "Two Trains Running."
The wiggle room the Pittsburgh Steelers once enjoyed atop the AFC North is gone.
Swissvale's police department and other local departments sought to help those in need Sunday with a drive-through toy giveaway.
A small plane had to make an emergency landing on Interstate 376 in Beaver County on Sunday.
On the last day of school before Christmas break, when most students can't concentrate on learning something new, one local school district turned it into a school-wide bocci tournament.
Brian McCormack, a longtime energy consultant, and Andrew Peek, a seasoned Middle East adviser, will take senior roles on the NSC, according to people familiar with the matter.
The wiggle room the Pittsburgh Steelers once enjoyed atop the AFC North is gone.
Swissvale's police department and other local departments sought to help those in need Sunday with a drive-through toy giveaway.
A small plane had to make an emergency landing on Interstate 376 in Beaver County on Sunday.
On the last day of school before Christmas break, when most students can't concentrate on learning something new, one local school district turned it into a school-wide bocci tournament.
Brian McCormack, a longtime energy consultant, and Andrew Peek, a seasoned Middle East adviser, will take senior roles on the NSC, according to people familiar with the matter.
Brian McCormack, a longtime energy consultant, and Andrew Peek, a seasoned Middle East adviser, will take senior roles on the NSC, according to people familiar with the matter.
Sen. Joe Manchin sat down for an exit interview of sorts with "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Trump's election is a big part of the positive outlook, especially for Republicans.
An F/A-18 fighter jet was "mistakenly fired on" by the guided missile cruiser USS Gettysburg, authorities said.
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.
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.
The wiggle room the Pittsburgh Steelers once enjoyed atop the AFC North is gone.
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.
Capitol buildings are almost always an imposing presence.
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.
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.
Police on Sunday received unconfirmed calls of someone with a gun at the Monroeville Mall. No evidence was found of anyone with a gun or shots being fired inside the building, police later said. KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer shares the latest details.
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani discusses the sports topics of the day.
Swissvale's police department and other local departments sought to help those in need on Sunday with a drive-through toy giveaway. KDKA-TV's Chilekasi Adele has the story.
A large police presence was called to the Monroeville Mall on Sunday. Initial reports indicated there was a shooting incident inside the mall, but police later confirmed there was no evidence of any gunshots fired inside the building. KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer reports.
On the last day of school before Christmas, which is a day when most students can't concentrate on learning something new, one local school district turned it into a school-wide bocci tournament.
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.
