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Final steel beam placed on new UPMC Presbyterian tower
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Work on the largest health care construction project in Pennsylvania reached a turning point on Tuesday. There's still more to be done on what will become the largest hospital in Pittsburgh's history, but UPMC is celebrating each major step in the process.The health network "topped off" the new UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Oakland with a ceremony at The Oaklander Hotel on Tuesday. Crews placed the final steel beam atop the structure and marked a milestone on the $1.5 billion project."There are hundreds of tradesmen that come to this site every day. We celebrate them, we honor...
Ford makes seatbelt for mastectomy patients
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — More than 100,000 breast cancer patients undergo mastectomies every year, and for many, driving a car is extremely painful. For breast cancer survivors, returning to everyday activities can feel like a blessing but they also can feel uncomfortable. That's why Ford created a new device to encourage women to get back behind the wheel again.Emily Obert works for Ford and helped design the SupportBelt with input from so many women. She told KDKA-TV it solves a comfort and safety problem."We also looked at what's out there on the market and nothing is really at the quality that...
Pennsylvania fire companies assisting first responders impacted by Hurricane Helene
NEW KENSINGTON, Pa. (KDKA) -- Axes, oxygen tanks, and hoses are just some of the equipment needed by fire companies in eastern Tennessee and western North Carolina devastated by Hurricane Helene.Flooding from what was Helene dropped over two feet of rain in some places across the south. In some locations, like Butler, Tennessee, raging rapids washed away an entire firehouse with its engine.The Fire Department Relief Mission of Western Pa. is now mobilizing to assist those first responders affected by the disaster.New Kensington Fire Chief Ed Saliba is helping to spearhead this response."We are taking collections of fire equipment such...
Imani Christian basketball player among 3 transfers ruled ineligible by WPIAL
Sep. 30—Imani Christian basketball player Kieshaun Demus, a sophomore who transferred from North Hills, was ruled ineligible for his sophomore season by the WPIAL. WPIAL executive director Scott Seltzer said the board found Demus' transfer was motivated at least partially by athletics following an eligibility hearing Monday. One concern for the WPIAL was whether Demus had played in a summer ...
JAA plans for new senior campus to model senior living into the future
The Jewish Association on Aging’s plans to build an urban campus has been long in the making as the organization’s management and board looked to the future of senior care that JAA has been known for for decades.
Another damp day is expected in the Pittsburgh area
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- It's going to be a damp day throughout the Pittsburgh area as remnants from Helene continue to linger around western Pennsylvania.Any Alert Days Ahead? Not likelyAware: Since last Thursday Pittsburgh has officially picked up just 0.35" of rain due to a dry easterly wind.We probably didn't see as much rain as you think we did over the weekend. Officially at the Pittsburgh Airport, our 4-day total from Thursday through Sunday was just 0.35" of rain. Most of that (0.26") fell on Thursday. Friday to Sunday totals weren't even a tenth of an inch. Rain continues today with light...
WPIAL clinched: Girls soccer playoff qualifiers through Sept. 30, 2024
Oct. 1—Section play in the 2024 WPIAL girls soccer regular season is down to the final week and a half. Already, 33 teams have qualified for the district postseason. The top four teams in each section qualify for the district playoffs. All teams tied for a playoff spot in which head-to-head does not break the tie all qualify for the postseason. Here is the latest list of district teams that ...
Light rain and drizzle will be sticking around the Pittsburgh area for another day
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Light rain and drizzle will be sticking around in the Pittsburgh area for another day. Any Alert Days Ahead? Not likelyAware: Pittsburgh reported 0.82" of rain yesterday. That's the most in a single day in almost 2 months (August 2nd 1.63").I'll take a big old helping of whatever I had yesterday when it comes to the weather forecast please. Yesterday's final rain total was 0.82". While not a HUGE total, the rain came down steady for most of the day. This limited runoff is what we call a 'soaking' rain. It's exactly what we need to alleviate worsening drought...
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