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Pa. aviary says good-bye ‘with deepest sorrows’ to Stanley, its first penguin
After 23 years, a western Pennsylvania aviary has had to say goodbye to the first penguin it acquired. Stanley, an African penguin who lived at the National Aviary in Pittsburgh, was put down by veterinary staff after suffering for 18 months with what the aviary called “age-related spine and joint issues.”
Daycation Destination: Mingle among the koalas of the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Pittsburgh’s Highland Park neighborhood is home to the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium, but a daycation trip to another zoo in Cleveland offers encounters something one can’t visit in Pennsylvania — koalas. Only nine U.S. zoos offer koala exhibits and Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is the closest to Pittsburgh...
New aquatic-themed flower show opens in Pittsburgh this weekend
PITTSBURGH, Pa. (KDKA) — A lot is going on in Pittsburgh this weekend, from the Pirates starting a home stand at PNC Park to runners hitting the streets for the Pittsburgh Marathon. There is also a new flower show opening at Phipps Conservatory. The "Summer Flower Show: Under the Sea" officially opens on Saturday to the public. And while you won't need a swimsuit or snorkel for this show, you will catch a wave of ocean vibes if you decide to stop by.Mike Bechtel, the indoor display manager at Phipps, said that there is a lot to love about this new...
Cooking, a calling, and service to others - Lasagna Love brings food and comfort to thousands | KD Sunday Spotlight
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - To Desarae Legros cooking comes with a calling. "I was running multiple restaurants and I always loved the grill line," said Legros.Nowadays it happens at her home and not at work. After a couple of bad falls, Legros underwent five surgeries in fourteen months which made her currently disabled, but at her lowest point, Legros wanted to help others. So, she googled non-profits and found Lasagna Love in Pittsburgh."It woke up a spirit and a passion inside of me that I lost when I lost my ability to walk," Legros said. She can walk just enough to...
Autism Pittsburgh has program that provides live music experience
ROSS TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) — Autism Pittsburgh has a program that provides live music experiences to people of all ages in a sensory-friendly and judgment-free environment. Azure Family Concerts is an environment where students of various age groups can have fun at a free concert. Anitra Birnbaum, executive director of Azure Family Concerts, created the experience where kids can express themselves free of judgment. "My oldest son has autism and, especially when he was younger, it was a real challenge to take him to a traditional concert because, like many people with autism and special needs, he was unable to stay still...
Celebration takes place for Frank Conrad's 150th birthday
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - A birthday celebration was held at the historic Wilkinsburg Train Station on Saturday on what would've been the 150th birthday of Frank Conrad, the Pittsburgh engineer who developed the technology that would eventually help broadcast radio signals around the world.The celebration, put on by the National Museum of Broadcasting, featured priceless artifacts and memorabilia, a silent auction, and of course, a birthday cake.The transmitter Conrad built in the garage of his Wilkinsburg home would eventually be used to help launch KDKA Radio. "Our phones, the televisions we watch, the radios we listen to, our computers. All of that started with technology all from this genius. A Pittsburgh inventor right here," said Rosemary Martinelli, a board member of the National Museum of Broadcasting.The Frank Conrad Award for Broadcast and Electronic Media Innovation was also given out for the first time, with the inaugural award going to WQED-FM's Jim Cunningham.
Woman running in Pittsburgh Marathon finds motivation from son
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — There is a full spectrum of things that motivate people to run in this weekend's Pittsburgh Marathon races.For Emily Hensel of Mars, that motivation is her 22-month-old son Henry. Just nine months after Henry was born, she won a 10-mile race in Disney World in 2023."It felt amazing, I was so elated, I couldn't really believe it," she said.For many new moms, it's something that seems improbable, as it was for her. She had Henry via a cesarean section. When she finally got back to running, she said it was like starting from scratch."I have never felt so sore,"...
Report: Arts Bring Big Boost to Pittsburgh’s Economy
Don’t underestimate the power of the local arts. That’s the underlying message of the latest Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 report, which documents the economic and social contributions of arts and culture in 373 diverse communities and regions in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. For Allegheny County...
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