Heavy traffic expected in Oakland this weekend amid Pitt move-in, bridge closures
Motorists should expect congestion, delays, and detours throughout Oakland and surrounding neighborhoods.
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Motorists should expect congestion, delays, and detours throughout Oakland and surrounding neighborhoods.
College students are returning to Oakland this week ahead of a new fall semester at the University of Pittsburgh. Anyone who is not a student or family is urged to avoid the neighborhood as traffic will be heavy; KDKA's Jessica Riley reports.
PRT is urging travelers to leave early and expect delays.
An ambulance was involved in a collision with a vehicle in Pittsburgh's Oakland neighborhood Saturday morning.
Lane closures and heavy traffic are expected in Oakland this weekend as paving operations get underway.
Hateful messages were recently found covering renowned Pittsburgh artist Kyle Holbrook's work.
Two robberies, about 15 minutes apart and a little more than a mile away from one another, happened near Pitt's campus.
Traveling through Oakland is a mess right now as construction, road work, and other projects have made it difficult simply to get around.
Pittsburgh Police and University of Pittsburgh Police broke up the Saint Patrick's Day weekend crowd.
Police, fire, and EMS have been called to the scene of a possible roof collapse on Semple Street.
Just days after an elderly woman was hospitalized due to tripping over a pothole, temporary fixes are in place but those in Oakland say it's not enough.
A day after the woman tripped and was covered in blood, business owners in the busy neighborhood say it's a problem that's been going on for too long.
For the second time in as many days, another Pittsburgh street was turned into a sheet of ice due to rushing water.
At least one person was taken to the hospital after a PRT bus caught fire in the area of Fifth and Tennyson Avenues.
Apple surreptitiously activated Siri to record user conversations through iPhones and other devices, court finds.
Pitt is planning a new hillside landscaping project that will transform "Cardiac Hill."
A man is expected to be charged with aggravated assault and reckless endangerment.
One person is dead after a fall at a construction site in the North Oakland section of Pittsburgh.
The woman was struck by a metal cylinder that broke free from a construction site.
It took place in Oakland on Saturday morning.
The woman was hit at 5th Avenue and Morewood Avenue.
A man who barricaded himself in a house along the 300 block of Atwood Street early Monday morning peacefully surrendered to police after an hourslong standoff.
The UPMC shuttle bus hit the woman near the Petersen Events Center in Oakland.
A 17-year-old died after being stabbed underneath the Panther Hollow Bridge.
Medics and police were able to rescue a person after an incident under the Panther Hollow Bridge.
Rich Rodriguez won four Big East championships in seven seasons during his first stint at West Virginia.
Pittsburgh Public Schools is celebrating its students while setting them up for success.
The cable news channel is getting a new name and dropping NBC's peacock logo as part of a spinoff from NBC Universal.
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.
Rich Rodriguez won four Big East championships in seven seasons during his first stint at West Virginia.
Pittsburgh Public Schools is celebrating its students while setting them up for success.
The cable news channel is getting a new name and dropping NBC's peacock logo as part of a spinoff from NBC Universal.
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.
Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity will seek the Republican nomination to challenge Gov. Josh Shapiro's reelection bid in 2026.
Former Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown announced a bid to once again represent Ohio in the Senate on Monday, nearly a year after his reelection effort in 2024 fell short.
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.
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.
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Bubba from 100.7 Star is trying to break the record for riding Kennywood's Steel Curtain back to back to back.
David and Ron put Edgar Snyder in the hot seat for this segment of Straight to the Point.
Etiquette expert Liz Aquino joins us to explain the Gen Z stare.
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We're still soaking up the warm weather, and so are our dogs. But more time outside means more time for hidden hazards. Veterinarian Mike Hutchinson joins us with tips for keeping your furry friends safe while they enjoy the outdoors.
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.
Rich Rodriguez won four Big East championships in seven seasons during his first stint at West Virginia.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
John Shumway was in the crowd recently to ask fans what brings them out to the ballpark.
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.
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.
Bubba from 100.7 Star is trying to break the record for riding Kennywood's Steel Curtain back to back to back.
David and Ron put Edgar Snyder in the hot seat for this segment of Straight to the Point.
Etiquette expert Liz Aquino joins us to explain the Gen Z stare.
Recipe for Hope is one of PTL's favorite traditions. Pittsburgh celebrities team up with top local chefs to cook for a cause. Ron and Chef Doug Heilman have a few victories under their aprons. Can they take the win again?
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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.
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The best golfers in the world are at Oakmont Country Club preparing for the U.S. Open.
