Alexandra Todd

Nov 26, 2024 | cbsnews.com | Alexandra Todd

Art students spread holiday cheer by painting storefronts on Pennsylvania main street MONACA, Pa. (KDKA) — If you're strolling around Pennsylvania Avenue in Monaca, you can't help but check out the artwork done by the Central Valley middle school and high school art students. The main street of Monaca held a business decorating contest complete with a traveling trophy. Borough Manager David Kramer says the hope is to excite people to visit and enjoy the area.

Nov 24, 2024 | cbsnews.com | Alexandra Todd

BEAVER FALLS, Pa. (KDKA) - After nearly a decade of success, a pop-up children's museum in Beaver Falls is ready to expand and one local mom is leading the charge. Christine Kroger is a mom of three boys and she's working to give them, and other kids, a new place to learn and play in Beaver Falls. She's also the founder and executive director of Neighborhood North. "There just weren't enough places," she said.

Nov 19, 2024 | cbsnews.com | Alexandra Todd

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Birdwatchers are flocking to North Park, hoping to catch a glimpse of the rare red-headed woodpecker. "It's kind of funny, most people call all woodpeckers red-headed woodpeckers, but this one is truly the red-headed woodpecker," said Jim Bonner, the executive director for the Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania. The 8- to 9-inch woodpecker is elegant, sleek and extremely rare. Bonner says they're on the watch list.

Nov 10, 2024 | cbsnews.com | Alexandra Todd

Here's how you can own a piece of Kennywood history WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. (KDKA) — Kennywood fans have the chance to get their hands on a piece of history from the beloved amusement park.       Until Thursday, park lovers can enter to win a piece of Kennywood history. The park is bringing back its Kennywood collector coaster blocks due to popular demand.

Nov 10, 2024 | cbsnews.com | Alexandra Todd

SEWICKLEY, Pa. (KDKA) — With Halloween behind us, many people are clearing those pumpkins off their porches and decks. But there's a better option than tossing them in the trash. Hope Haven Farm Sanctuary in Sewickley, which has emus, pigs, turkeys and more, says their animals love to munch on pumpkins. "I thought Pittsburgh needed its own place where these animals could go to be well cared for and safe," said founder Karen Phillips.