High School Student Creates Fake 2020 Congressional Candidate, Twitter Verifies The Account
'Let's make change in Washington together!" The account proclaimed but little did the social media site know, it wasn't a real candidate.
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'Let's make change in Washington together!" The account proclaimed but little did the social media site know, it wasn't a real candidate.
Lieutenant Governor John Fetterman is being threatened with a lawsuit over blocking one of his critics on Twitter.
An aquarium in Tennessee is hoping to shock visitors this holiday season with an electric eel that lights up a Christmas tree.
T.J. Watt is celebrating his 25th birthday and his older brother is making sure everyone knows about it.
Antonio Brown took to Twitter to let everyone know that despite Ben Roethlisberger talking about their ruined friendship, the former teammates were never friends.
A woman who really wanted Lt. Gov. John Fetterman to officiate her wedding got her wish. All it took was a tweet.
Social media use has been linked to depression, especially in teenage girls.
Terrell Edmunds is assuring everyone he meant nothing when he haphazardly liked Antonio Brown's "Two Face" tweet earlier in the week.
Antonio Brown has continued his outbursts on former teammates on social media.
State Rep. Daryl Metcalfe called for Mayor Bill Peduto's impeachment on Twitter after Peduto signed controversial gun legislation into law Tuesday.
Even though Pittsburgh is the best football city for fans, the Steelers twitter account is ranked 10th out of the 32 teams.
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown is apparently no longer referring to himself as a Steeler.
Pennsylvania's highest court has agreed to consider whether state police should have to disclose more details about how they use information from social media to investigate crimes and make their own hiring decisions.
A sweet video posted to Twitter shows one grandmother's delight over getting a special hello from former Pirates player Andrew McCutchen.
President Donald Trump has claimed much of the "Anger" in society is "caused by the purposely false and inaccurate reporting of the Mainstream Media."
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell wasn't in Cleveland with his team during their season opener, so he took to Twitter to make his postgame comments.
Celebrities took to Twitter to express their condolences Friday after reports that Pittsburgh native rapper Mac Miller died of an apparent overdose.
Twitter is permanently banning right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones and his "Infowars" show for abusive behavior.
Move over blue or gold dress, take a seat Laurel and Yanny, there's a new social media controversy taking the internet by storm.
Move over blue or gold dress, take a seat Laurel and Yanny, there's a new social media controversy taking the internet by storm.
Twitter suspended the accounts associated with Proud Boys, a far-right group present at the 2017 Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, and its founder, Gavin McInnes.
A Texas teen's mugshot has unexpectedly launched her career giving makeup advice.
Melania Trump broke sharply with her husband on Saturday, after the president maligned NBA star LeBron James' intelligence on Twitter late Friday night.
President Donald Trump insulted LeBron James on Twitter late Friday, writing that CNN's Don Lemon "made LeBron look smart, which isn't easy to do." Mr. Trump also went after Lemon, calling him the "dumbest man on television."
Iran's president warned President Donald Trump against provoking his country Sunday and Trump fired back a response on Twitter.
Leaders say volunteer firefighters are being stretched thin in Allegheny County.
UPMC has created a blueprint for treating patients experiencing gruesome side effects from drugs laced with xylazine.
Mike Patrick called countless college football and basketball games, and is best known for his work on ESPN's "Sunday Night Football" from 1987 through 2005.
A man is accused of leaving three dogs to die inside a home in East Deer Township.
A hillside rescue in Rostraver happened because of a man being in the right place at the right time to get help.
Leaders say volunteer firefighters are being stretched thin in Allegheny County.
The Vatican says Pope Francis' funeral will be held on April 26 at St. Peter's Basilica after the pontiff lies in state there for three days.
UPMC has created a blueprint for treating patients experiencing gruesome side effects from drugs laced with xylazine.
Mike Patrick called countless college football and basketball games, and is best known for his work on ESPN's "Sunday Night Football" from 1987 through 2005.
A man is accused of leaving three dogs to die inside a home in East Deer Township.
The U.S. Department of Education says that starting May 5, it'll begin collecting payments for student loans that are in default.
More than 100 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.
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 more than a week ago. KDKA-TV's Chris Hoffman reports.
Nearly 10 million borrowers could be in default within a few months, according to the department.
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?
Hostetter Auctioneers, based in Beaver Falls, has been contracted to auction off certain assets to the public.
You can now see a woolly mammoth, saber-toothed tiger and more at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium. Katie O'Malley visits with the zoo's Jessica Ries to learn more about the Ice Age: Frozen in Time exhibit!
You won't believe these pictures! A Highland cow got loose from her pen in Ross Township and started wandering around the neighborhood!
Kidsburgh Ambassador Yu-Ling Behr is back with some family-friendly springtime events around town!
Dr. Lori is appraising more of your antiques and treasures! This week's theme is tablescapes.
Cristin Goss, the creator of GossBoss Workshops for women, has started something new for moms and daughters or aunts and nieces and more! PTL's Daisy Jade is previewing the new Barbie-Themed Confidence Building Workshop!
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.
A U.S. surgeon general report found that 1 in 5 children and adolescents will face a significant mental health condition during their school years. That's why local organizations like Listen, Lucy are breaking the stigma and getting kids the help they need and deserve.
The announcement builds on top of the $37 million Leidos has given to the university over the past couple of decades.
A measles outbreak has been declared in Pennsylvania.
Casely received 51 consumer reports of the charger's lithium-ion batteries catching fire while in use, resulting in burn injuries.
The team announced Letang underwent the surgery to close a "PFO" or a small hole in the wall of the heart.
Mike Patrick called countless college football and basketball games, and is best known for his work on ESPN's "Sunday Night Football" from 1987 through 2005.
Cincinnati football player Jeremiah Kelly died unexpectedly at his residence early Tuesday.
Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas believes better days are ahead.
Every fan who scanned into Saturday's game will be able to get one of the Paul Skenes bobbleheads, the team said.
Shipley sank a 38-foot birdie putt to win the tournament in the fifth hole of a playoff.
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?
Pirates' owner Bob Nutting is apologizing for the Bucco Bricks ending up in a recycling center.
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."
Ryan Gosling will star in the next installment of the "Star Wars" franchise, "Star Wars: Starfighter," which will hit theaters in May 2027. Shawn Levy will direct the film.
Wiz Khalifa released his breakout mixtape, "Kush + Orange Juice," 15 years ago.
Since the pandemic, streaming has soared while movie theaters have continued to wane, but what does that mean for the Pittsburgh Film Office?
A neighbor said the girl was hit while trying to cross the street.
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Andrew Fillipponi discuss the sports topics of the day.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
UPMC is now one of the first health systems to write a blueprint for treating patients experiencing gruesome side effects from drugs laced with xylazine.
KDKA's Jennifer Borrasso has more.
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.
