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PTL Weekend Guide: Aug. 21, 2025
Pittsburgh Magazine's Sean Collier has a look what's going on this weekend!
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Pittsburgh Magazine's Sean Collier has a look what's going on this weekend!
Garden guru Doug Oster is back! He's giving us some tips for gardening in small spaces like apartments and tiny yards.
Nothing compares to the magic at the movie theater! Josh Axelrod, the director of communications at The Lindsay Theater, is talking about the summer blockbusters and events coming up at the Sewickley location.
Chef Bill Fuller, of Big Burrito Restaurant Group, stops by the kitchen to make some of the new, limited-time only menu items at Mad Mex in Shadyside.
We're learning some moves ahead of the Pittsburgh Honky Tonk Block Party this weekend. It features music, beer and more!
PTL's Mikey Hood and Daisy Jade talk about all the latest goings on and preview what's to come on today's show.
Know someone in the community who is making difference? We want to hear about them!
PTL hosts Mikey Hood and Katie O'Malley talk about all the latest goings on and preview what's to come on today's show.
Actor and artistic director Jennifer Tober and actor and playwright Stoney Richards join the show to tell us about this year’s Pittsburgh Shakespeare in the Parks productions!
Forget normal workouts. It’s time for fitness with a party twist. Body Rock 10.0 is back and here to raise the bar, and maybe drop it, too! It’s a celebration of 10 years of sweat, strength, and serious fun.
We all know Pittsburgh loves a good festival, especially when it’s "nacho" average food fest! We’re getting a sneak peek at the wildest party in town: TacoMania, while chatting with Mark Turic, the founder of TacoMania, and Marlyn Parra, the chef and owner of Cilantro & Ajo.
Shari Zatman is here to guide the plot, but here’s the real cliffhanger: Can Mikey and Katie finish the “Book Stack” floral centerpiece in under four minutes?
Book clubs aren’t new, but it feels like everyone’s in one these days. Why chat about the book when you can turn the whole thing into a party? Shari Zatman from Perfectly Planned by Shari is here to show us how to take your next book club from cozy to cover-to-cover fabulous!
Across Pennsylvania, counties are getting ready to celebrate America's 250th birthday with an impressive statewide art installation.
A Pittsburgh-area eighth grader has advanced to the semifinals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Pittsburgh music fans are gearing up for what will be a busy few days in the Steel City.
Rania Harris is ending her May salad series with a recipe for Grilled Chicken Fajita Salad!
Bans on single-use plastic bags already exist in Pittsburgh and in Philadelphia.
The Pittsburgh Zoo is welcoming three adorable baby nine-banded armadillo pups.
Giant Eagle's Chef Crystal Baldwin is helping us celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with a recipe that has Korean roots.
Questions remain about why a partnership between the McKeesport school district and the Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation ended.
A local art group honored veterans' sacrifices this Memorial Day in a creative way.
Two border collies have a full-time job keeping birds and other wildlife off the runway at West Virginia's busiest airport.
KDKA's John Shumway took a look at the new tool that has some controversy attached to it.
Parents within the North Allegheny School District are frustrated after they said they were notified one day before the start of the school year that no transportation would be available to take their kids to and from school.
Parents within the North Allegheny School District are frustrated after they said they were notified one day before the start of the school year that no transportation would be available to take their kids to and from school. KDKA's Erika Stanish shares the story.
In this Something To Tech About, PTL's Ron Smiley welcomes Verizon tech expert Chris Serico to the studio to talk about the latest and greatest trends in back to school technology.
School administrators have a plan in place to help students through this difficult time.
In this Cooking Corner, Giant Eagle Prepared Foods Team Leader Chef Crystal Baldwin is making Cookie Dough Truffles.
The people behind the popular Wedding Cookie Table are sharing their recipes for pizzelles and biscotti!
Rania Harris is baking this December! The second recipe in her holiday dessert series is a macaroon!
Some great holiday-themed drink recipes from Fine Wine and Good Spirits!
All December, Rania Harris is satisfying our holiday sweet tooth with holiday baking!
Giant Eagle Prepared Foods Team Leader Crystal Baldwin in making slow cooker short ribs in this week's Cooking Corner.
Rania Harris is showing us what to do with all those turkey leftovers from Thanksgiving.
Rania Harris is showing us how to make a Thanksgiving dinner staple -- mashed potatoes.
Daisy visited a local spot where your pup can learn to jump, weave and wow just like the pros!
Daisy joined us live from a local alpaca farm where it's all about fiber, fun and furry new friends.
Canine Companions puppy raisers Derek and Nan Hought stop by with our PTL pup Maz. We're getting an update on all the commands she's learning in order to become a Canine Companions service dog.
PTL's Daisy Jade heads to the South Side to get the details of Goat Fest 2025!
Boaz took a trip to the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Garden to check out the "Orchid and Tropical Bonsai Show: A Moment of Beauty" installation.
Katie joined us from Bella's Wishes this morning for Pursuit of Happiness Week. They are just up the Ohio River and are a creative haven for art, as well as a cup of coffee.
David and Katie played a new game of What's It Worth with Dr. Lori!
Buying a new home can be a beautiful experience and knowing the right people can make the process a little easier. Dominic Janidas joined us to explain what you need to know during the real estate transaction.
Our garden guru Doug Oster stopped by the PTL studios to reveal how to care for your indoor plants so they can thrive all year long.
Skylar Thompson shined in the Pittsburgh Steelers' 19-10 preseason victory over the Carolina Panthers on Thursday night.
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Derrick Harmon suffered an apparent injury during Thursday's preseason game.
A missing man from West Virginia and a missing man from Virginia were found dead in an abandoned drift mine, officials said.
The fried chicken chain Zaxbys is eyeing an expansion into Pittsburgh.
The owners of the Galleria at Pittsburgh Mills mall must pay Frazer Township millions of dollars in fines.
Gov. Josh Shapiro said that President Trump's promise to end mail-in voting before the 2026 midterm elections won't affect elections in Pennsylvania.
U.S Rep. Summer Lee plans to introduce the Access to School Supplies Act.
An upcoming bill from Congresswoman Summer Lee plans to help teachers get the proper resources for free. KDKA-TV's Mamie Bah reports.
President Trump is working to coordinate a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after Monday's talks.
President Trump says he plans to sign an executive order "to end mail-in ballots, because they're corrupt." Here's what to know about his claims.
A Pennsylvania hotel has taken the No. 1 ranking on a list of the best hotels in the nation for sleep.
Shayna, known for her popular TikTok account, Saving With Shayna, joined us to share her ultimate list of back-to-school deals.
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday has joined a national effort to crack down on robocalls.
Billionaire Mark Cuban was back in the Pittsburgh area, as he announced a new partnership with Giant Eagle.
It's no secret that for many people, they wait until the last minute for back to school shopping.
Pittsburgh Magazine's Sean Collier has a look what's going on this weekend!
Garden guru Doug Oster is back! He's giving us some tips for gardening in small spaces like apartments and tiny yards.
Nothing compares to the magic at the movie theater! Josh Axelrod, the director of communications at The Lindsay Theater, is talking about the summer blockbusters and events coming up at the Sewickley location.
Chef Bill Fuller, of Big Burrito Restaurant Group, stops by the kitchen to make some of the new, limited-time only menu items at Mad Mex in Shadyside.
We're learning some moves ahead of the Pittsburgh Honky Tonk Block Party this weekend. It features music, beer and more!
A multi-billion-dollar project to clean up Pittsburgh's rivers and streams has been talked about for decades. Now it's finally moving forward.
A Westmoreland County woman says her champion show dog died after eating a new shipment of dog food.
The Shuman Juvenile Detention Center reopened last summer with the promise of taking serious juvenile offenders off the street.
Amid questions surrounding Pittsburgh's budget challenges, the two candidates for mayor shared what they think needs to be done.
Is Pittsburgh headed for a budget crisis, or is it already in crisis?
Products containing tianeptine and kratom are sold over the counter, but many say they contain addictive qualities, earning the name “gas station heroin.” Dr. Michael Lynch explains what the supplements are and how they affect your body.
Allegheny Health Network just announced record enrollment in its nursing program.
The Allegheny County Health Department announced on Monday that it had identified the first human case of West Nile virus in 2025.
Several parks across the Pittsburgh area will now have equipment for any cardiac emergencies that may take place.
The Allegheny County Health Department detected West Nile Virus in more samples this week and will now treat several neighborhoods.
Skylar Thompson shined in the Pittsburgh Steelers' 19-10 preseason victory over the Carolina Panthers on Thursday night.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Derrick Harmon suffered an apparent injury during Thursday's preseason game.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Thursday for Tyler Body Stadium in Clairton.
PNC Park was ranked as the second-best stadium for fan food according to Yelp's rankings.
The fried chicken chain Zaxbys is eyeing an expansion into Pittsburgh.
Pennsylvania recently launched an online application for pardons, becoming one of the first states to digitize the process for people seeking to clear their record of criminal convictions.
The company announced the layoffs as part of a comprehensive cost reduction plan due to reduced sales.
Grant Bar and Lounge in Millvale is for sale.
Ten restaurants in Pittsburgh earned prestigious awards from Wine Spectator for their world-class wine selections.
The teaser trailer shows a number of characters who played roles in the first season back at the fictional Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center for another day of work at the hospital.
Actor Aubrey Plaza wore a shirt that says "Philly is a women's sports town" at a WNBA game in Brooklyn.
A Maryland ticket broker is accused of illegally purchasing and reselling hundreds of thousands of tickets for profit, including thousands to Taylor Swift's highly-sought Eras Tour.
Filming of the Hershey biopic has wrapped, and now Pittsburghers have a chance to own a piece of its production.
If you looked closely at the sidelines of Saturday's Steelers preseason game at Acrisure Stadium, you may have spotted actor Nicholas Hoult.
A young girl from Ohio told her dad she was going to get a long-awaited donor heart.
The owners of the Galleria at Pittsburgh Mills mall must pay Frazer Township millions of dollars in fines after a district magistrate ruled against them on Thursday.
For the first time, Thursday afternoon, the former president of a community club in New Kensington had his day in court on charges he stole thousands of dollars from the organization and transferred the club’s property deed into his own name. The judge let him go home on $10,000 unsecured bond. KDKA-TV's Lauren Linder reports.
After two decades of debates and delays, ALCOSAN's $3.5 billion project to clean Pittsburgh's rivers and streams is moving forward.
South Fayette ninth grader Jasim Khilji used community donations and hard work to get the monument built.
Spaun made a thrilling 64-foot birdie putt to win the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club.
It was a wet and rainy day at Oakmont Country Club for the third round of the U.S. Open.
Oakmont continued to flex its muscles against the world's best at the U.S. Open on Friday.
The 125th playing of the U.S. Open got underway Thursday morning at Oakmont Country Club.
The best golfers in the world are at Oakmont Country Club preparing for the U.S. Open.
