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Winter Getaways: Presque Isle State Park

A very popular destination in the summer, this Erie landmark can be just as magical on a frigid winter day.

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North Park Holiday Laser Show Returns For a Third Year

The 45-minute show raises thousands for the Kane Foundation.

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Want to Know Which Roads Will Be Closed This Weekend For Light-Up Night?

Keep this list handy if you have any plans to be Downtown.

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Getting To “The Big Easy” Will Be Even Easier from Pittsburgh

Discount carrier Breeze Airways is launching nonstop service to New Orleans and resuming its nonstop service in Hartford, Connecticut.

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More People Are Choosing to Live Downtown, Will Office Workers Follow?

A new report from the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership suggests that residential occupancy rates and rents are on the rebound, but are not yet back to pre-pandemic levels.

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This Week in Pittsburgh History: The Last Game at Pitt Stadium

During its 74-year lifespan, the stadium was also the second home of the Pittsburgh Steelers, until the team moved to Three Rivers Stadium.

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First Look: What Pittsburgh Is Planning for Light-Up Night 2022

For the second year in a row, Light-Up Night will be on a Saturday.

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Weekend Road Trip: Enjoy The Peace and Quiet of Pymatuning

Fishing, sailing, hunting, hiking, biking, kayaking and sitting by a campfire are the main activities here.

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Watch the Trailer: Tom Hanks is No Mister Rogers in Movie Shot in Pittsburgh Area

“A Man Called Otto” will be in theaters in Pittsburgh in January.

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Watch Bruno Sammartino Revisit His Childhood Home at the History Center

The late wrestling legend explores his youth in war-torn Italy in the documentary “Bruno Sammartino,” which receives its Pittsburgh premiere Oct. 6.

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Mesmerizing to See: Fog Rolls In, Over and Through Pittsburgh

Watch a time-lapse video compiled by thousands of pictures from photographer Dave DiCello.

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Pitt Head Coach Pat Narduzzi Beats West Virginia Then Goes After ESPN

Fans who turned off the TV after the gun sounded missed the coach's blunt comments aired on national TV.

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Change in the Lineup: Marty Griffin Joins Larry Richert on KDKA's Morning Show

Griffin moves from middays, replacing Kevin Battle who was let go in what was described as a cost-cutting move earlier this week.

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This Week in Pittsburgh History: Water Main Break Floods Gateway Center

The break sent a rush of water, two feet deep in some places, through Downtown streets and nearly knocked KDKA-TV off of the air.

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Riding the Samuel Justus Trail Gets You Close to the Allegheny River Without Getting Wet

Exploring scenic bike routes less than two hours from Pittsburgh.

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From Above and Below See How The New Fern Hollow Bridge Is Taking Shape

As 100-ton concrete I-beams beams arrive, crews wasted little time in setting them into place.

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Experts Explain What Was Behind “The Greatest Sunset I've Ever Seen”

A forecast of storms never materialized in the Pittsburgh area Thursday. Instead, the skies were filled with something rarely seen.

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This Week in Pittsburgh History: The Grand Opening of the Great Allegheny Passage

It was nine years ago that the 35-year project was finally completed.

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Steelers Don't Go Far For First Round Draft Pick: Kenny Pickett Is It

Watch the call from Coach Tomlin, the announcement in Las Vegas and Pickett's reaction from his home in New Jersey.

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Remembering Pittsburgh Radio and Television Reporter Stu Emry

Emry, whose career spanned three decades, passed away Thursday at the age of 88.

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Two Pittsburgh Officials Test Positive for COVID-19

"I hope my diagnosis can serve as a reminder to all of us to remain vigilant in the face of the ongoing pandemic,” Mayor Ed Gainey said.

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Drop Off Your Dangerous Household Chemicals at PPG Paints Arena

The recycling event is April 16, but you must register in advance.

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This Week in Pittsburgh History: Before Tossing Out First Pitch, Michael Keaton Unloads on Pirates' Ownership

The Academy Award winning actor's criticisms 16 years ago are still being heard today.

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This Week in Pittsburgh History: Councilwoman Michelle Madoff Hosts Party in the Bathroom

Madoff became one of the most colorful members of City Council during her 15 years in office.

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