Helping Kids Stay Safe As They Begin To Return To Schools
Many kids are returning to school buildings in the next week or two, and there are new precautions.
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Many kids are returning to school buildings in the next week or two, and there are new precautions.
Many parents are making tough decisions about how to handle being back to work and back to school these days.
Students in Upper St. Clair will have two options on how to start the school year.
The Pennsylvania Department of Education and Department of Health are requiring students to wear masks at all times while in school.
The countdown is on for kids to head back to the classroom, but some districts are hitting roadblocks as they prepare for the transition.
It is a world of unknowns in the COVID environment and for some parents, it can be down right intimidating.
As families get ready for the school year, each district is handling classes their own way, which raises the question about how students get school breakfasts and lunches.
Students begin moving back into dormitories at Duquesne University Sunday afternoon.
School districts in Pennsylvania are raising concerns about transportation needs for students.
With so much uncertainty surrounding back to school this year, several charitable organizations are helping students in need.
A color-coding system will be used in West Virginia amid the coronavirus pandemic to decide whether each county will be allowed to restart in-person classes.
In the fall, there could be outbreaks of other kinds besides COVID-19. And with less children being vaccinated than previous years, this could pose a serious problem for children's health this fall when they return to school.
Operation Lunch Pail Pals in Cranberry Township is providing students with supplies they need to have a successful school year.
The Quaker Valley School Board voted on Thursday night to delay the start of the school year.
The Mt. Lebanon School Board has voted to start the first nine weeks of the school year online.
After a night of protests, the Mt. Lebanon school board will vote on its back to school plan.
School nurses now have another challenge added to their job: dealing with a pandemic.
Bethel Park School District's superintendent introduced a plan that would initially have students learning remotely.
The Mars Area School Board approved the district's plan to return students to the classroom.
Students in Plum School District will be in the classroom two days a week.
For Pittsburgh Public School students, changes are coming not just to the classroom this fall, but also to the way they get to school.
Oakland is about to get a little busier as we near the start of the fall semester.
Fox Chapel Area School District's board voted in favor of its hybrid model.
The Seneca Valley School District will push back the start of its school year.
Knowing what to buy for back to school this year is adding more stress for parents.
Driven by social media and celebrities, Cambridge Dictionary has added thousands of new words over the last 12 months.
Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity will seek the Republican nomination to challenge Gov. Josh Shapiro's reelection bid in 2026.
High temperatures are expected to be in the low 80s.
The first day of school has been postponed from Tuesday to Wednesday.
President Trump is set to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders on Monday as the U.S. pursues a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine.
Driven by social media and celebrities, Cambridge Dictionary has added thousands of new words over the last 12 months.
Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity will seek the Republican nomination to challenge Gov. Josh Shapiro's reelection bid in 2026.
High temperatures are expected to be in the low 80s.
The first day of school has been postponed from Tuesday to Wednesday.
President Trump is set to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders on Monday as the U.S. pursues a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine.
Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity will seek the Republican nomination to challenge Gov. Josh Shapiro's reelection bid in 2026.
President Trump is set to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders on Monday as the U.S. pursues a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine.
The moves come as federal agents and National Guard troops have begun to appear across the heavily Democratic city after President Trump's executive order earlier this week.
President Trump announced the news on Truth Social hours after meeting with Russian president Vladimir Putin in Alaska.
President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a high-stakes summit in Alaska, but the talks did not yield a ceasefire in Ukraine.
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.
We'll miss our beloved Team PTL members, Patty and Steve! We wish them all the best in retirement!
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
If you're looking to invite a unique guest to your final summer pool party, Merveda the Mermaid is available in western Pennsylvania! Team PTL's Daisy Jade gets to know the aquatic attraction!
What's summer without a little bit of outdoor competition? Team PTL has a little bit of friendly fun thanks to Yinz Bounce N'AT!
If you're still looking for some last-minute summer fun, you can head to DelGrosso's Park in Altoona, and that's where we find Team PTL's Daisy Jade learning about all the fun they have to offer!
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?
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.
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.
This weekend's distribution continues an effort that has led to a steady decline in rabid raccoons in Allegheny County over two decades.
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.
John Shumway was in the crowd recently to ask fans what brings them out to the ballpark.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Pete Crow-Armstrong and Ian Happ each had two hits for Chicago, which had dropped four of five before a 3-1 victory Saturday.
Saturday's contest was the only home preseason game of the 2025 season.
Teddy Bridgewater throws two first-quarter touchdowns, leading the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a 17-14 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in a preseason game.
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.
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.
If you looked closely at the sidelines of Saturday's Steelers preseason game at Acrisure Stadium, you may have spotted actor Nicholas Hoult.
The Oscar-nominated actor famously played arch-villain General Zod in "Superman" and "Superman II."
Taylor Swift's upcoming album release and her love of all things orange isn't lost on her fans — or businesses clamoring for a piece of the action.
The Little Italy Days festival in the heart of Pittsburgh's Bloomfield neighborhood is Italian heaven.
Swift joined "New Heights" alongside Travis Kelce, opening up about their relationship, buying back the master recordings of her first six albums, Easter eggs and her upcoming album.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Mary Ours' forecast!
A suspect is in custody, while the first day of school for Shaler Area students was postponed, after school leaders said a threat was made towards the district.
It's been clear for a while that the team is going to miss the playoffs, but there are still nights when 30,000 fans show up at PNC Park.
The first day of school has been postponed from Tuesday until Wednesday.
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.
