Books & Beyond: Ice Cream Machine
PTL's Heather Abraham unveils the Books & Beyond Book of the Month, and then visits Millie's Homemade Ice Cream headquarters to find out more about a sweet summer reading program!
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PTL's Heather Abraham unveils the Books & Beyond Book of the Month, and then visits Millie's Homemade Ice Cream headquarters to find out more about a sweet summer reading program!
Introducing this month's book pick from the Allegheny County Library Association, "Night Walk to the Sea: A Story about Rachel Carson, Earth's Protector." Plus, Carrie Lane joins us with some ways to help your kids love reading.
We visit the Monroeville Public Library to find out how the Allegheny County libraries are all interconnected. Plus, this month's book pick for kids!
March 2 is National Read Across America Day.
In this Books & Beyond, we're debuting February's book, Love Monster. Plus, Allegheny County Library Association's Carrie Lane shows us some of the cool stuff you can check out of the library - it's not just books!
This month's books for young adult readers are companion novels - "Blackout" and "Whiteout." Plus, PTL's Heather Abraham finds out how the Allegheny County Library Association's bookmobile services are helping life-long readers.
PTL's Heather Abraham visits Spark Books in Aspinwall to find out how their relationship with the Allegheny County Library Association is impacting children around the area.
Heather and Lila introduce our next Book of the Month - "Farmhouse." We also sit down with representatives from the Baldwin and Whitehall libraries to learn more about the importance of reading to your children from the very start.
We're talking with Carrie Lowery, the Youth Services Specialist at the Bridgeville and South Fayette Libraries, about how local libraries are on a mission to make everyone feel included.
We're chatting with Amy Anderson, of the Allegheny County Library Association, and Karen Emmerich, of the Buncher Foundation, about their vital partnership and the Love Your Library campaign.
Allegheny County Library Association's Carrie Lane is here to show us all the other interesting and educational items you can check out of the library. It's way more than just books!
This month's Books & Beyond featured book is "And Then Come Summer." Plus, we're learning more about the Allegheny County Library Association's summer programs for kids.
School's out, but there's something that can keep kids playing outside while still learning at the same time.
The Allegheny County Library Association has partnered with the Allegheny Land Trust and others to take kids and families from inside the library to outside.
PTL's Heather Abraham introduces us to this month's book, "Paletero Man," and finds out more about Millie's Sweet Reads summer reading program!
Heather Abraham introduces us to the April book of the month.
PTL's Heather Abraham introduces our February Book of the Month and has a closer look at the ACLA Bookmobile.
PTL's Heather Abraham introduces us to her new segment, "Books and Beyond," a closer look at some wonderful books for all ages and genres and the services a library provides the community. Allegheny County Library Association Youth Service Coordinator Carrie Lane is interviewed.
Ulises Medina Montalvo was killed in a hit-and-run last Sunday, and since then, there has been an outpouring of support for him.
After a run of comfortable temperatures and sunshine, we're in for a hot week.
Flames and smoke could be seen shooting into the sky on Saturday afternoon.
PRT is urging travelers to leave early and expect delays.
Travis Hunter's professional debut included 10 snaps on offense, eight on defense and no highlights.
Ulises Medina Montalvo was killed in a hit-and-run last Sunday, and since then, there has been an outpouring of support for him.
After a run of comfortable temperatures and sunshine, we're in for a hot week.
Flames and smoke could be seen shooting into the sky on Saturday afternoon.
PRT is urging travelers to leave early and expect delays.
Travis Hunter's professional debut included 10 snaps on offense, eight on defense and no highlights.
Back to school can often mean back to screens, but that may be changing soon.
The DOJ published a list of "sanctuary" jurisdictions, vowing to sue them for limiting cooperation with federal immigration agents.
Murder, other violent crimes and motor vehicle thefts all declined in 2024, according to the latest report from the FBI.
Texas Democrats fled the state Sunday, aiming to delay a plan to redraw the state's congressional map and give the GOP a bigger edge — an idea blessed by President Trump.
An Ohio city whose Haitian migrants were disparaged by President Trump last year as he pitched voters on his plans for an immigration crackdown is now bracing to defend them against possible deportation.
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.
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.
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.
A Fayette County family is sending a warning message to others who may be looking to move out of the state.
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.
A big source of stress during the school year is making sure you've got your meals for the week ready, and here's how you can avoid that stress.
Travis Hunter's professional debut included 10 snaps on offense, eight on defense and no highlights.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Nick Martinez pitched seven sharp innings and Noelvi Marte doubled three times as the Cincinnati Reds beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 to snap a three-game slide.
Jen Pawol has made history as the first female umpire to work a regular-season game in the major leagues.
The 73rd annual Pony League World Series returned to Lew Hayes Pony Field in Washington on Friday.
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.
The All-American Rejects played a pop-up concert in the Pittsburgh area on Friday night.
Brandon Blackstock battled cancer for more than three years, his family said.
CEO Bob Iger said Disney will combine the two streaming services to create a "unified app experience."
The show is set in Pittsburgh and has been nominated for several Emmy awards.
Knoebels, Splash Lagoon, and Hersheypark have been listed among the top 20 amusement and water parks in the country.
Members of the Corapolis community gathered on Saturday night to remember Ulises Medina Montalvo, the man who was killed in a hit-and-run last weekend.
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Trey Fulbright’s forecast!
Four families, a total of 21 people, were displaced after a fire spread from an apartment complex to multiple homes in California Township.
This week's edition of Intersections with Lisa Smith.
PennDOT recently announced that I-376 will close in each direction between the Squirrel Hill Tunnel and the Edgewood/Swissvale interchange from 9 p.m. Saturday through 5 a.m. Monday, as crews demolish and replace an overhead sign structure. KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer reports.
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.
