Recall Alert: Popular Fireworks Being Recalled
PITTSBURGH (KDKA)–The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is recalling some popular fireworks, right before the Fourth of July. Experts say if you’ve purchased “G-Force Fireworks,” don’t use them....
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With New Fireworks Law Comes Additional Danger
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – The Fourth is almost here and do-it-yourself pyrotechnic enthusiasts are stocking up. It’s the second year since legalization of most of these products and Anthony Forbes is loading...
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Local Man Planning Protest To Disrupt Canonsburg Fourth Of July Parade
CANONSBURG, Pa. (KDKA) — A protest is planned for one of the area’s biggest Fourth of July events. Participants are pulling out of the annual Canonsburg Fourth of July Parade, fearing the planned...
View ArticleCity Unveils Security Plan Ahead Of Fourth Of July Festivities
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — If you are coming anywhere near the confluence of Pittsburgh’s three rivers to get a good vantage point for the Fourth of July EQT Flashes of Freedom Fireworks, expect to see heavy...
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Best Sports Moments In July 4th History
Bryan Altman, CBS Local Sports While the Fourth of July is synonymous with many things – such as patriotism, barbecues and fireworks – one thing America’s independence day doesn’t bring to mind is...
View ArticleFree Parking Downtown On Fourth Of July
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — If you plan on driving to the downtown area tomorrow, there’s something you should know. Parking is free on Independence Day in authorized street spaces. Parking usually runs around...
View ArticleHeinz Field’s 18th Annual Fourth of July Celebration Features Food, Fun And...
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Heinz Field is gearing up for its 18th annual Fourth of July Celebration. Country music star Brandon Lay is this year’s headliner. Lay is no stranger to Heinz Field. He opened for...
View ArticlePoint State Park Prepares To Host Thousands For Fourth Of July Festivities
PITTSBURGH (KDKA)–Thousands will pack Point State Park today as we celebrate the 4th of July. Festivities got started around noon and last until the fireworks tonight. If you are coming, expect...
View ArticleProtesters Join Canonsburg Parade After Reaching Agreement With Officials
CANONSBURG, Pa. (KDKA) — A community organizer threatened a rally and protest with more than 100 people during the Canonsburg Independence Day parade. That did happen, but not the way he had planned...
View ArticlePhantom Fireworks Continues Operations Despite Threat
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (KDKA) — It’s the busiest time of year for Phantom Fireworks. “We are a quintessential Fourth of July business,” said Bill Weimer, Vice President of Phantom Fireworks. “If we don’t...
View ArticleVolunteers To Comfort North Side Shelter Dogs During July 4th Fireworks
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — While people enjoy fireworks on the Fourth of July, dogs can be terrified by them. So a group of volunteers will comfort dogs at a local animal shelter today. The Humane Animal...
View ArticleSearching For The Best Spot: People Flock To Point State Park For Fourth Of...
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The migration to the confluence has been steady throughout the day all aimed towards being in the best spot for the fireworks at Point State Park. The Miles family came from...
View ArticleShaler Township Fourth Of July Fireworks Rescheduled
GLENSHAW (KDKA) — Shaler Township has announced their Fourth of July Fireworks have been rescheduled due to weather. According to officials, they will be rescheduling their fireworks show to Sunday,...
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Two Teens Wounded In Shooting After Downtown Fireworks
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Two teenagers are in critical condition following a shooting just minutes after the end of the Fourth of July fireworks show downtown. According to Pittsburgh Police, the shooting...
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City Officials Looking Into Additional Safety Plans Following Post-Fireworks...
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The echo of the fireworks through downtown had barely faded when it was replaced by the echos of gunfire. “We heard the gunfire,” said Pittsburgh Public Safety Director Wendell...
View ArticleWest Penn Hospital Sees 4th Of July ‘Baby Boom’
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — For many Pittsburgh families, celebrations for the Fourth of July came early. West Penn Hospital helped deliver a record-breaking 40 babies in 36 hours. A total of 26 newborns were...
View ArticleConfederate Flag Wristbands Handed Out At Swimming Pool Over July 4th Weekend
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (CBS Local) — — A woman visiting a North Carolina swimming pool over the July 4th weekend said she was shocked when she noticed that the wristband she was wearing had part of the...
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Warrant Issued For Suspect In Fourth Of July Shooting
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pittsburgh Police have obtained an arrest warrant for Camerin Caldwell in connection to the double shooting that took place in the Cultural District on July 4. Caldwell, 18 of the...
View ArticleCoronavirus In Allegheny County: Brentwood Borough Cancels Fourth Of July...
BRENTWOOD (KDKA) — One of the bigger Fourth of July celebrations in our region will not happen this year. Brentwood borough canceled its holiday festivities, including the parade, for the summer. In a...
View ArticleCoronavirus Cancellations: Monroeville Cancels Memorial Day And Fourth Of...
MONROEVILLE, Pa. (KDKA) – Monroeville has canceled its Memorial Day and Fourth Of July events because of coronavirus. In a Facebook post, Mayor Nick Gresock says planning these events would be “greatly...
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