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PTL Weekend Guide: Aug. 28, 2025
Pittsburgh Magazine's Sean Collier has a look at what's going on this weekend!
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Pittsburgh Magazine's Sean Collier has a look at what's going on this weekend!
Alex "Ziggy" Ziegler is a western Pennsylvania native, but he's known for his dazzling bat tricks as part of the Savannah Bananas. He joins Heather and David in the studio to show off his moves and get you ready for the Bananas doubleheader at PNC Park this weekend!
Pittsburgh's best soul food festival, a Soulful Taste of the Burgh, returns this weekend, and Heather is joined by Cuddy's Soul Food owner Reggie Nelson and Emily-Mae's Bakery owner Margo Marshall to get a taste of what's to come!
Fall is (almost) here and if you're looking to get your fall home decor ready, Neubauer's Flowers is the place to be! Team PTL's Katie O'Malley shows us what they have to offer!
Steeler, a black lab who works for TSA at Pittsburgh International Airport won the cutest dog competition and he and his handler Mark Smith join Heather and David!
Do you have an every day hero in your community? We want to hear about them. UPMC and PTL are joining together to tell stories one moment of kindness at a time.
Use up those veggies from your summer garden! Rania Harris is sharing her recipe for an End of Summer Greek Veggie Sandwich.
Joey Thurby, Richard Bazzy and the rest of our friends from the Neighborhood Ford Store stop by our ultimate Pittsburgh Steelers tailgate hosted by Daisy Jade. Plus, we're getting more details on their annual Ford truck giveaway to a lucky Steelers fan.
There's a new burger spot on the city's North Side. The guys behind The Smash Shack stop by the kitchen so we can sample the menu and discuss what they offer!
The regular season is just around the corner and Daisy Jade is throwing the ultimate tailgating party with some Pittsburgh Steelers superfans just outside the KDKA-TV studios.
PTL hosts David Highfield and Heather Abraham talk about all the latest goings on and preview what's to come on today's show.
A tournament is seeking to recruit new players for a sport called spikeball.
It's time to play our weekly game called "What's It Worth?" We ask antiques expert Dr. Lori the value of three items chosen from the PTL mailbox.
Warm your soul this winter with this recipe from Rania Harris's kitchen!
To call it a mess is an understatement, so PennDOT is giving you a chance to weigh in on what's coming in the future.
The aviary is getting a new property, Shady Side Academy Middle School and it will create a first-of-its-kind conservancy.
The National Aviary is getting seven new species, and most of them aren't birds.
Oliver the 2-year-old mini-doodle began barking and thanks to his response, he and his owner helped save an elderly man trapped in a car.
In this week's Cooking Corner, we're observing Black History Month.
The Pittsburgh Zoo is welcoming four bison to its International Conservation Center in Somerset.
It seems a fisher, a weasel-like creature that was once extinct in Pennsylvania, has taken up residence on a Murrysville property.
Monster Jam is bringing high-flying monster truck action to Acrisure Stadium later this year.
Every fanbase has high aspirations in February but Brown says the team's pitching is a reason to be hopeful.
West Virginia's governor has said if trends continue, he may reconsider not having a school mask requirement.
Certified life coach Dr. Marlene Boas has some advice for families on the best ways to ease back into the school year.
West Virginia Wesleyan College is planning to fine unvaccinated students $750 this upcoming semester.
During public comment before the Hampton School Board, tempers flared over the subject of wearing masks.
It's August, so you know what that means -- it's back to school month, which means back to school shopping.
We're celebrating National Dog Day a day early with two pups in need of home from Paws Across Pittsburgh!
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.
It's that time of year when we hear the chorus of lawnmowers, so what can we do to keep the lawn luscious? KDKA's John Shumway reached out to a lawn expert for just that.
Antiques appraiser Dr. Lori is examining more of your family treasures and heirlooms.
Garden guru Doug Oster is showing us how to mix vegetables and flowers and grow them together in your garden this summer!
Antiques appraiser Dr. Lori is examining more of your family treasures and heirlooms.
Antiques appraiser Dr. Lori is examining more of your family treasures and heirlooms.
Cranberry Township supervisors reportedly gave the final approval for Wegmans to begin constructing its Cool Springs Drive location.
If you're looking for some weekend fun, pack your dancing shoes and your appetite!
After some brief rain passed through on Thursday, that's pretty much all we'll see for a while.
The annual Ribfest on Pittsburgh's North Shore gets underway Thursday and runs through Labor Day.
The Savannah Bananas are bringing back-to-back sold-out shows to Pittsburgh's PNC Park this weekend.
As kids go back to school, districts across our region are grappling with how to deal with kids having cell phones at school.
Residential electricity rates are expected to increase by as much as 18% in the next few years, according to the Energy Information Administration.
Some National Guard members in Washington D.C., likely fewer than 50, had weapons as of Sunday night, a military official told CBS News.
The FBI confirmed it that it searched former national security adviser John Bolton's house early Friday morning.
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.
Cranberry Township supervisors reportedly gave the final approval for Wegmans to begin constructing its Cool Springs Drive location.
While the big-time sticker shock has yet to take place, some manufacturers are finding ways to pass the cost of tariffs onto consumers.
A popular Pittsburgh-area distillery got into the restaurant business last year and is already pulling out.
Flooding in northern Indiana caused a refinery to shut down, causing a spike in prices in our region.
The church plans to reopen a full-service grocery store in the Hill District.
Pittsburgh Magazine's Sean Collier has a look at what's going on this weekend!
Alex "Ziggy" Ziegler is a western Pennsylvania native, but he's known for his dazzling bat tricks as part of the Savannah Bananas. He joins Heather and David in the studio to show off his moves and get you ready for the Bananas doubleheader at PNC Park this weekend!
Pittsburgh's best soul food festival, a Soulful Taste of the Burgh, returns this weekend, and Heather is joined by Cuddy's Soul Food owner Reggie Nelson and Emily-Mae's Bakery owner Margo Marshall to get a taste of what's to come!
Fall is (almost) here and if you're looking to get your fall home decor ready, Neubauer's Flowers is the place to be! Team PTL's Katie O'Malley shows us what they have to offer!
Steeler, a black lab who works for TSA at Pittsburgh International Airport won the cutest dog competition and he and his handler Mark Smith join Heather and David!
After buying a home in Beaver County, a couple says they were appalled when they found a swastika permanently tiled into the basement floor.
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.
Growing research suggests that Benadryl might not be the safest choice, especially for children and adults. Dr. Natalie Gentile explains.
Doctors are seeing an increase in hand, foot and mouth disease among kids in western Pennsylvania, but there are ways to prevent it from infecting your family.
Members of Bike Pittsburgh say the event has become the largest single-day bike ride in western Pennsylvania.
For mothers who have experienced miscarriages, stillbirths, and early infant loss, the doulas provide a source of care.
Saturday's event is just one of many the initiative plans to host this fall.
Kickoff from George L. Smith Field at Weigle-Schaeffer Memorial Stadium is set for 7 p.m. in McKeesport.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Thomas Saggese hit a go-ahead RBI double and Jordan Walker homered in a three-run seventh inning to help the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1.
Several traffic restrictions will be in place for the busy weekend full of Pittsburgh events.
Drew Allar and Andy Kotelnicki have developed quite the quarterback-coach tandem in their 18 months together.
Economic leaders and folks in the region have mixed feelings.
A popular Pittsburgh-area distillery got into the restaurant business last year and is already pulling out.
The Hardee's location in Millvale was one of the few left in the Pittsburgh area.
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.
Fans have been eager to learn everything they can ever since Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement in a joint post.
Kennywood's Phantom Fall Fest was noted by USA Today for balancing family-friendly fun during the afternoon with more intense scares and haunts when day turns to night.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced the news of their engagement with photos on Instagram.
When in Pittsburgh, you eat Pizza Lupo and drink Turner's iced tea. Pete Davidson gets that.
Jerry Adler's acting credits include "The Sopranos" and "The Good Wife." He also had 53 Broadway productions to his name, all behind the scenes.
According to a report, the Wegmans location coming to Cranberry in 2027 was given final approval to begin construction.
The North Shore is going to be nearly non-stop this weekend with the Savannah Bananas, Pitt Football, and RibFest. KDKA's Jessica Riley gives you a rundown of all the events while John Shumway makes sure you know all the traffic and parking restrictions.
It's a weekend full of dancing, live music, good food, and drinks! We've got you covered in the KDKA Weekend Planner!
Get the latest weather updates with meteorologist Ron Smiley’s forecast!
A man who became buried in a collapsed trench in Charleroi on Thursday night was successfully and safely rescued early on Friday morning. KDKA's Chilekasi Adele has the latest details from the scene.
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.
