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Melanie Taylor, from 100.7 STAR Pittsburgh, joins us with the latest in pop culture and celebrity gossip.
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Melanie Taylor, from 100.7 STAR Pittsburgh, joins us with the latest in pop culture and celebrity gossip.
In this month's Books & Beyond, we're learning more about the Allegheny County Library Association's Outreach Program for back to school season.
Social media influencer and Italian cook Jimmy Big Muscles is back in the kitchen with an Italian recipe from his grandmother! He's kicking off Little Italy Days a little early for us!
We're welcoming motivational speaker, former Pittsburgh Steeler and all-around positive guy, Arthur Moats, back to the studio. He's got some advice for the busy back to school season and help us reframe our brain into a positive perspective.
PTL's Katie O'Malley heads out to Triple B Farms where they are welcoming guests for peach picking season!
PTL hosts David Highfield and Heather Abraham talk about all the latest goings on and preview what's to come on today's show.
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
We spoke to a middle school teacher this morning and she provided some smart tips for tackling middle school like a pro.
The official unveiling of the Washington County Bell took place on Friday morning. Katie was there to get a first look at the Washington County Historical Society. This segment was sponsored by the Washington County Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Promotion Agency.
Shayna, known for her popular TikTok account, Saving With Shayna, joined us to share her ultimate list of back-to-school deals.
Boaz crashed the studio to dive deeper into Pittsburgh's continued legacy in the world of puppetry with the stars of Donkey Hodie, Haley Jenkins and Frankie Cordero.
David Highfield and Heather Abraham talk about all the latest goings on and preview what's to come on today's show.
The pros from Happy Lark Home Organizing have some tips and ideas for back to school organization.
Mario Lemieux and Ron Burkle sold the Penguins in 2021 for $900 million and the team could be worth double that price now.
A rare whiskey lottery now open across Pennsylvania and people have a chance to get their hands on some limited edition items.
The JCC Maccabi Games, the largest Jewish youth event in the world, is happening in Pittsburgh this week.
It may still be summer, but Kennywood is gearing up for its longest Phantom Fall Fest season yet.
Someone who bought a scratch-off lottery ticket at a Pittsburgh-area Giant Eagle is a whole lot richer.
The bridge will closed during the week for inspection work this week and next week.
The first Wegmans location in the Pittsburgh region is slated to open in 2027.
Riding a bike is a quintessential kid experience, but for Pittsburgh Youth Leadership, cycling is a means for mentorship.
A truckload of hot dogs spilled across a Pennsylvania highway after a crash on Friday in York County.
Two more dogs have moved into the Allegheny County Jail after the first participant of the TAILS training program found her forever home.
Amanda Blair, the owner of Kards Unlimited, stopped by the Talk studios to showcase some of the items your kids will want this school season.
We were joined by the organizing pros to show us how to turn that little dorm room into a functional, fabulous space.
The mornings can be the most hectic time during the school year, but one teacher and mom tells us how she owns the day right from the start.
Back to school can bring excitement, but also anxiety. KDKA-TV's Jessica Guay has more on how you can help calm your kiddos' fears.
Experts are examining the potential connection between air quality in the Mon Valley and student absenteeism.
Rania Harris is showing you what to do with those Easter dinner leftovers!
Try this Greek side dish with your Easter dinner! Rania Harris is showing Katie how to make spanakopita.
Giant Eagle Chef Crystal Baldwin is elevating your Easter dinner with this Herb-Rubbed Lamb Rack with Garlic-Beer Sauce recipe.
Rania Harris is showing us how to use up those Easter dinner leftovers with this quiche recipe!
Rania Harris is helping Katie get ready for Easter Sunday!
Giant Eagle's Chef Crystal Baldwin is helping us get ready for Easter Sunday dinner with this great side dish!
Rania Harris is back in the kitchen with Katie O'Malley to wrap up her March seafood series for Lent!
We're back in the kitchen with Rania whipping up a French dish: salad nicoise.
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!
David and Heather played a new game of What's It Worth with Dr. Lori!
It all starts with a little imagination and maybe a few fairy lights. One minute it's your backyard, the next it's a dreamy hideaway under the stars. Shari Zatman from Perfectly Planned by Shari shows us how to throw the perfect glamping party.
It all starts with a little imagination and maybe a few fairy lights. One minute it's your backyard, the next it's a dreamy hideaway under the stars. Shari Zatman from Perfectly Planned by Shari shows us how to throw the perfect glamping party.
Schwirian Farm is kicking off its Sunflower Festival. Daisy Jade has more on what visitors can expect.
Boaz took us inside a North Hills garden that's more than just beautiful, it's a living apothecary.
Gov. Josh Shapiro on Tuesday arrived in Clairton to meet with local officials following Monday's explosions that left two dead and injured at least 10.
The man who died following multiple explosions at the U.S. Steel Clairton plant on Monday has been identified as Timothy Quinn.
Two workers died and at least 10 people were injured after multiple explosions at the U.S. Steel Clairton plant.
Many wanted to see what they could give to the first responders who spent many long hours on the scene.
Some workers wanted to keep to themselves, while others wanted to talk about their friends and coworkers they had lost.
Is Pittsburgh headed for a budget crisis, or is it already in crisis?
The Shapiro administration traveled across the Commonwealth on Sunday, stressing the importance of the latest transportation spending bill.
President Trump is hinting at further federal police action in D.C., teasing a press conference on Monday aimed at "ending the Crime, Murder, and Death."
Adams, who served as surgeon general during the first Trump administration, said Kennedy's assertions about the efficacy of mRNA vaccines are "simply not true."
Back to school can often mean back to screens, but that may be changing soon.
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.
Back-to-school shopping season is in full swing. We broke down how to shop smart before the first bell rings.
Melanie Taylor, from 100.7 STAR Pittsburgh, joins us with the latest in pop culture and celebrity gossip.
In this month's Books & Beyond, we're learning more about the Allegheny County Library Association's Outreach Program for back to school season.
Social media influencer and Italian cook Jimmy Big Muscles is back in the kitchen with an Italian recipe from his grandmother! He's kicking off Little Italy Days a little early for us!
We're welcoming motivational speaker, former Pittsburgh Steeler and all-around positive guy, Arthur Moats, back to the studio. He's got some advice for the busy back to school season and help us reframe our brain into a positive perspective.
PTL's Katie O'Malley heads out to Triple B Farms where they are welcoming guests for peach picking season!
Is Pittsburgh headed for a budget crisis, or is it already in crisis?
At the end of the last school year, Brownsville Area School District put a ban on all wearable technology.
Experts are examining the potential connection between air quality in the Mon Valley and student absenteeism.
More and more sleep experts say the early start to the school day is hurting teenagers' grades, bodies and mental health.
Last year, nearly 9,000 teachers left the profession in Pennsylvania.
Low levels of the bacteria that causes Legionnaires' disease were detected at the county's South Campus in Mohnton, Pennsylvania.
Police in West Virginia shot and killed a man who became violent in a hospital emergency room and produced a knife.
Instagram rolled out a new Map feature that lets users see their friends' locations in real time. Here's why privacy experts are concerned.
Dr. Ken Nischal joined us to talk about how undetected eye issues can impact learning and can lead to lifelong problems.
The Boar's Head deli meat plant at the heart of a deadly food-poisoning outbreak is set to reopen in the coming months, but recent reports point to ongoing sanitation problems.
Cam Heyward wants a raise and is open to sitting out regular-season games to make his point.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Brice Turang hits his first career leadoff home run helping the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-1 on Monday night.
It sure seems like Taylor Swift could be a "very special guest" on this week's episode of the Kelce brothers' New Heights podcast.
Paramount will become the new home to all UFC events in the U.S., while UFC's CEO says the White House may host a July 4 event broadcast on CBS.
Ten restaurants in Pittsburgh earned prestigious awards from Wine Spectator for their world-class wine selections.
After only three years, Midland Innovation and Technology Charter School is closing its doors.
Mario Lemieux and Ron Burkle sold the Penguins in 2021 for $900 million and the team could be worth double that price now.
Andrew Carnegie first opened the plant in 1875.
The owners of the Pittsburgh Mills were ordered to pay $1.8 million in fines over pothole-riddled parking lots and overgrown landscaping.
Taylor Swift announced her 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," after a countdown tease on her website. She didn't say when it would be released.
It sure seems like Taylor Swift could be a "very special guest" on this week's episode of the Kelce brothers' New Heights podcast.
Paramount will become the new home to all UFC events in the U.S., while UFC's CEO says the White House may host a July 4 event broadcast on CBS.
People came out to the Strip District on Saturday for Pittsburgh's annual Barrel and Flow festival.
The All-American Rejects played a pop-up concert in the Pittsburgh area on Friday night.
After Monday’s deadly explosions at the U.S. Steel Clairton plant, many people in the communities in and around the coke plant sought to help. KDKA-TV's Chilekasi Adele shares the story.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Ron Smiley's forecast!
As the sun rose over the U.S. Steel Clairton plant on Tuesday morning, sadness hung in the air on this first day back to work since multiple explosions killed two people and injured at least 10. KDKA-TV's Megan Shinn reports.
Ten other people were injured in the blasts.
Get the latest weather forecast from KDKA First Alert Meteorologist Ron Smiley!
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.
