Backpack ergonomics for Back To School
We've got Dr. Brian Meenan back in studio. The chiropractor has some tips for parents and kids to avoid and lessen back pain from heavy backpacks during back to school.
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We've got Dr. Brian Meenan back in studio. The chiropractor has some tips for parents and kids to avoid and lessen back pain from heavy backpacks during back to school.
From safety concerns to mental health challenges, a national survey spotlights issues students are facing as the new school year approaches.
July might not feel like back-to-school time but parents can use Prime Day to their advantage.
Even with school being out, the North Hills Community Outreach is hard at work making sure they have school supplies.
Districts across the U.S. are already dealing with one of their most pressing issues: staffing shortages.
More than 1.7 million students in Pennsylvania will be able to get breakfast for free under a new plan.
The former Steelers quarterback once again provided those in need with school supplies.
"Batch Packs," which is an event put on by former Steelers quarterback Charlie Batch, gave elementary school students new stuff to take home; KDKA's Bryant Reed reports.
Just how much impact and damage was done by the pandemic on education?
Just days into the new school year and it's already happening -- panic is setting in for parents as children seek help with their homework.
Back to school can be a stressful time. Not just or kids but for parents too!
The Plum Borough School District is badly in need of bus drivers.
The area's largest district heads back to school today as students in the Pittsburgh Public Schools system return to the classroom.
At the last minute, the Pittsburgh Public School Board voted to require masks this school year should COVID-19 community spread reach the "high" level in Allegheny County. KDKA's Bryant Reed has the details.
Pittsburgh Public Schools leaders have made a change to the district's masking requirement ahead of students' return to the classroom.
In this week's Eye on Health, we're talking with AHN officials about back to school immunizations and physicals.
Communication is key but so is communicating the correct way.
For parents with college-aged students, staying in touch once they get that freedom is tough. KDKA's John Shumway has tips on how to stay in touch with them.
With students heading back to school, it's natural for parents to want to know how the school day went as soon as their child gets home. However, KDKA's John Shumway is here with some tips on how you can get the most out of that conversation.
In this Cooking Corner, we're in the PTL Kitchen with Giant Eagle Prepared Foods Team Leader Chef Crystal Baldwin who has some back to school lunch options for the kids.
We're chatting with Dr. Deborah Gilboa about how to handle anxiety and nervousness related to going back to school.
PTL's Celina Pompeani heads to Izzazu Salon, Spa and Blowout Bar for a look at the latest back to school hairstyle trends!
As classes are set to resume for the fall semester, there are still families in need of a helping hand, especially when it comes to school supplies.
Local families are lining up outside of Acrisure Stadium for a school supplies giveaway; KDKA's Briana Smith reports.
KDKA's John Shumway walks you through handling the emotional time period for parents.
Friday was the first day of the Westmoreland Fair, one of the biggest events in the county.
The sign that marked the gate number for United Flight 93 at Newark Airport is getting a permanent home at the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, where the plane crashed.
A Westmoreland County man is looking to turn his Steelers-themed hot rod into money for UPMC Children's Hospital.
A 91-year-old woman in Cranberry Township died on Friday after her vehicle apparently rolled over her, police said.
Two weeks after police charged an alleged drunk driver for killing a West Mifflin man, the victim's family is taking action.
Friday was the first day of the Westmoreland Fair, one of the biggest events in the county.
The sign that marked the gate number for United Flight 93 at Newark Airport is getting a permanent home at the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, where the plane crashed.
A Westmoreland County man is looking to turn his Steelers-themed hot rod into money for UPMC Children's Hospital.
A 91-year-old woman in Cranberry Township died on Friday after her vehicle apparently rolled over her, police said.
Two weeks after police charged an alleged drunk driver for killing a West Mifflin man, the victim's family is taking action.
President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a high-stakes summit in Alaska, but the talks did not yield a ceasefire in Ukraine.
President Trump and Russia's President Vladimir Putin held a rare meeting Friday at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska.
Pennsylvania Democrats are promoting a bill that would ban federal agents from wearing masks while working in the state.
President Trump announced this year's "truly exceptional class" of Kennedy Center Honorees and said he will host the annual ceremony himself.
PRT says that without additional funding, 35% of its services are on the chopping block.
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.
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.
Instagram rolled out a new Map feature that lets users see their friends' locations in real time. Here's why privacy experts are concerned.
Jack Suwinski hit a tiebreaking solo homer in the ninth inning to give the Pittsburgh Pirates a 3-2 win over the struggling Chicago Cubs.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The team from Upper Uwchlan Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania, will now head to the elimination bracket.
The Wells Fargo Center has changed its name to Xfinity Mobile Arena, weeks before it was originally scheduled to take effect.
Neal Shipley started becoming a household name last spring and summer when he earned low amateur honors at the Masters and at the U.S. Open.
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.
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.
Country music icons Rascal Flatts are hitting the road again next year for their "Life Is A Highway" tour.
President Trump announced this year's "truly exceptional class" of Kennedy Center Honorees and said he will host the annual ceremony himself.
The speed at which U.S. Steel's preliminary results came surprised Clairton Mayor Rich Lattanzi.
KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh and the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Brian Batko discuss the sports topics of the day.
Get the latest weather updates with First Alert Meteorologist Mary Ours' forecast!
Friday was the first day of the Westmoreland Fair, one of the biggest events in the county.
More than 200 employees of Pace Industries in Latrobe are set to enter day nine of a strike on Saturday.
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.
