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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.
As kids go back to school, districts across our region are grappling with how to deal with kids having cell phones at school.
We are counting down the days until school starts and wanting to make the most of the last few weekends of summer!
Back to school can often mean back to screens, but that may be changing soon.
Riding a bike is a quintessential kid experience, but for Pittsburgh Youth Leadership, cycling is a means for mentorship.
Three state senators announced they will be introducing legislation to make all schools in Pennsylvania phone-free.
Many school districts are re-evaluating their technology policies, particularly with the increasing number of kids with cell phones.
Many school districts are re-evaluating their technology policies, particularly with the increasing number of kids with cell phones. Rep. Chris Deluzio of Fox Chapel, a Democrat representing District 17, cares about the issue, even sending letters to all 59 school districts in the area he represents, asking if they have a smartphone ban or are developing one.
The weather is starting to feel like summer, and we've got family fun for you and the kids!
Variety of Pittsburgh gave out its 4,000th communication device to kids with disabilities on Wednesday.
A recent study shows that rule changes in youth soccer that started in 2016 to reduce concussions are helping.
A unique, immersive theater and dance production at Point Park University combines STEM and art.
It's the country's oldest charitable walk, and on Sunday, it continued for another year in Pittsburgh.
Spring is here, and there are all kinds of things for families to do together to explore the area, the arts and sports.
How has the Sto-Rox Junior-Senior High School adopted and adapted to a phone-free policy?
A coalition of more than 75 groups and child experts signed a letter calling on all schools to implement a phone-free policy.
Lots of fun things to do with your kids on this first official weekend of spring!
If you’re looking for a deal on kids and baby clothes, toys and gear, a pop-up consignment sale is happening through March 22 at the AHN Montour Sports Complex in Coraopolis. For more information, go to Just between Friends Pittsburgh North's website: https://pittsburghnorth.jbfsale.com/
From big kids to littles, are you looking for the perfect way to keep everyone entertained? We learned about some new, exciting family-friendly events from our friends at Kidsburgh.
One of the hardest things a child can experience is the death of a parent.
Enrollment is now open for a brand new high school in the Pittsburgh region.
A new interactive exhibit called "Mental Health: Mind Matters" just opened at the Carnegie Science Center.
With these cold temperatures, you and your family may be getting cabin fever, but there are plenty of things to do indoors.
Yu-Ling Behr, Kidsburgh ambassador, joined us to unveil the Kidsburgh Summer Camp Guide, which is packed with more than 70 amazing options to keep your kids active and engaged all summer long.
Eighteen young people were honored at the Junior Achievement of Western Pennsylvania's 18 Under Eighteen Reception.
Neighbors gathered at a park in Dunbar on Saturday evening for a second vigil in as many days for the young girl.
Jake Bauers and Jackson Chourio hit two-run home runs, and Brandon Woodruff pitched six scoreless innings as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1.
The Steelers and veteran defensive lineman Cam Heyward have agreed to a revised contract, according to reports.
Parker Navarro threw one touchdown pass and Ohio overcame his three interceptions and held on to beat West Virginia 17-10 on Saturday.
A 30-year-old man was struck and killed after a hit-and-run crash in Indiana County late Friday night.
Neighbors gathered at a park in Dunbar on Saturday evening for a second vigil in as many days for the young girl.
Jake Bauers and Jackson Chourio hit two-run home runs, and Brandon Woodruff pitched six scoreless innings as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1.
The Steelers and veteran defensive lineman Cam Heyward have agreed to a revised contract, according to reports.
Parker Navarro threw one touchdown pass and Ohio overcame his three interceptions and held on to beat West Virginia 17-10 on Saturday.
A 30-year-old man was struck and killed after a hit-and-run crash in Indiana County late Friday night.
The Universal Postal Union says it has started rolling out new measures that can help postal operators around the world after the U.S. eliminated the so-called "de minimis exemption."
President Trump singed an executive order Friday directing the Department of Defense to use the name Department of War as a "secondary title" — restoring a name it last held in the late 1940s.
Large majorities say COVID vaccines should be more available to those who want them, but many say Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s policies are making vaccines less available.
Florida and other states have required several vaccines for kids attending school for decades. They protect against diseases like measles, polio, chickenpox and hepatitis B.
Gov. Josh Shapiro said the state has been making preparations in the event that President Trump decides to send National Guard troops to Philadelphia.
Allegheny County Regional Asset District started its RAD program in 2002.
Billion-dollar fever is sweeping the country.
Cranberry Township supervisors 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.
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
First Alert Meteorologist Ron Smiley is looking at this year's fall foliage forecast.
We're talking with representatives from JAM Enterprises and Shields Embroidery about the #BeTheKindKid campaign for World Kindness Day.
Britsburgh is an annual celebration of everything British right here in the 'Burgh. Here's what's coming up at this year's festival.
The organizers from the Pittsburgh Lebanese Food Festival at the Our Lady of Victory Maronite Catholic Church in Scott Township stop by to teach Heather and David how to roll grape leaves!
The new year is starting at Pittsburgh's colleges and universities, but there will be fewer international students on campus.
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.
It's vaccine season, and guidelines on the new COVID-19 shot continue to change.
An anonymous donor is helping cover student loan debts for nurses at Paoli and Lankenau hospitals in Pennsylvania.
According to a poll, about one-third of Americans say they would be comfortable using an AI chatbot as a therapist, and more than half of young people agree. But is that actually a good idea?
A standalone Giant Eagle pharmacy is set to move into Pittsburgh's Mount Washington neighborhood.
Growing research suggests that Benadryl might not be the safest choice, especially for children and adults. Dr. Natalie Gentile explains.
Jake Bauers and Jackson Chourio hit two-run home runs, and Brandon Woodruff pitched six scoreless innings as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The Steelers and veteran defensive lineman Cam Heyward have agreed to a revised contract, according to reports.
Parker Navarro threw one touchdown pass and Ohio overcame his three interceptions and held on to beat West Virginia 17-10 on Saturday.
Aryna Sabalenka has won her fourth Grand Slam title overall and second straight at the U.S. Open after defeating Amanda Anisimova on Saturday.
The agreement takes effect on July 1, 2026.
A standalone Giant Eagle pharmacy is set to move into Pittsburgh's Mount Washington neighborhood.
West Virginia's $1.2 billion plan to bring high-speed broadband to homes and businesses leaves out about 40,000 households that are now considered to be served, even if they don't have high speed internet.
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.
A lightsaber Darth Vader used in the Star Wars films "The Empire Strikes Back" and "Return of the Jedi" sold at auction for more than $3.6 million.
Allegheny County Regional Asset District started its RAD program in 2002.
North Carolina was pummeled by TCU, 48-14, in the college coaching debut of NFL coaching legend Bill Belichick.
The 58-year-old chef said in a social media post that he had a Basal cell carcinoma removed from his skin.
Fans have been eager to learn everything they can ever since Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement in a joint post.
A 102-year-old woman was killed after a multi-vehicle crash in Indiana County on Friday.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Trey Fulbright's forecast!
You may have heard us talk about "meteorological seasons" that don't match up with the seasons you typically see on the calendar. While that may sound weird, there is a reason meteorologists use these different dates. Ray Petelin explains in a new Hey Ray!
KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh and the Post-Gazette's Brian Batko discuss the sports topics of the day.
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Mary Ours’s forecast!
Eli Holstein threw for 304 yards and 4 touchdown passes in the 45-17 Panthers' win over the Chippewas.
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.
