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Obama coming to Pittsburgh next week to campaign for Harris
PITTSBURGH, Pa. (KDKA) -- Former President Barack Obama is coming to Pittsburgh next week to kick off a campaign tour in support of Vice President Kamala Harris. Obama's campaign stop in Pittsburgh on October 10 will be the first of several throughout battleground states ahead of the presidential election next month. When Obama spoke at the Democratic National Convention earlier this year, he said that "Kamala Harris is ready for the job." Pittsburgh has been a hotbed for visits from candidates aiming to win Pennsylvania, the largest of the seven battleground states. The state has 19 electoral votes and is a crucial...
There's a 'Chance' Pittsburgh area sees the Northern Lights Friday
A “major” solar flare was detected from the sun on Thursday. The Coronal Mass Ejection from the sun, or “highly magnetized plasma” erupts from the sun and can cause a geomagnetic storm in the Earth’s upper atmosphere.
Two Pennsylvania Cities Named Best Foodie Cities in U.S.
When it comes to foodie cities, Pennsylvania has a lot to offer. Philadelphia and Pittsburgh are two cities that stand out in the culinary world. Both cities are making their mark when it comes to food scenes that offer variety, quality, and uniqueness. According to a recent study by WalletHub,...
The Barefoot Dutchman makes his way through Western Pennsylvania on record-breaking cross-country trek
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — A veteran and mental health advocate is trekking across the country without shoes to accomplish a feat never done before.Thirty-seven-year-old Dutch Army veteran Anton Nootenboom, who goes by The Barefoot Dutchman, has battled depression and suicidal thoughts after three missions in Afghanistan."I struggled with my own mental health for quite a while a few years back, and after coming back from that trip, I fully dove into what mental health actually means and how does it affect other people," Nootenboom said. He found solace in a barefoot lifestyle and walking — a lot. In 2021, he...
Norwin School District did not address ‘racially hostile environment,’ Department of Education says
The U.S. Department of Education says Norwin School District did not do enough to address a racially hostile environment nearly three years ago. Now, the district has agreed to follow a seven-point plan to make sure it’s following the law.
Map shows where the best autumn colors are in Western Pennsylvania
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — October is here, and if you're looking to squeeze some leaf peeping in this weekend, Southwestern Pennsylvania is the best place to be.According to the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation's second weekly fall foliage report, the leaves haven't changed too much from last week because of a stable day-to-day weather pattern. The recent wet and moderate temperature pattern has also offset the acceleration of color change.While the Pittsburgh area has seen recently, it's been a very hot and dry summer. KDKA First Alert Meteorologist Mary Ours says when there's not enough rain, leaves may look dull or brown. To...
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