WTAE-TV (Pittsburgh, PA)

WTAE-TV, known as channel 4, is a TV station based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, that is affiliated with ABC. The station has been under the ownership of Hearst Television since it first began broadcasting, making it one of the two stations established by Hearst, the other being the flagship WBAL-TV in Baltimore. The studios for WTAE are situated on Ardmore Boulevard (PA 8) in the Wilkinsburg area, which has a Pittsburgh mailing address. Its transmission tower can be found in Buena Vista, Pennsylvania.

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#29470

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#5457

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Pope Francis took vital steps on abuse. It will be up to his successor to ensure reforms are enacted

7 hours ago | wtae.com | Christopher Lamb

Although he was a pontiff well-attuned to the concerns of ordinary Catholics, Pope Francis had a surprising blind spot when it came to the abuse crisis. He did not talk very much about the issue in his first months in the Vatican, and when he did, in 2014, appeared on the defensive, saying “no one else has done more” to root out abuse than the church.
U.S. Open at Oakmont to bring $50M boost and massive crowds to the region

1 day ago | wtae.com | Felicity Taylor

Allegheny County Council took steps on Tuesday's meeting to support the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club, which is expected to attract hundreds of thousands of visitors in less than two months. Preparations for the highly anticipated event are in full swing, with work on pavilions and course structures already underway. Council members approved two ordinances related to the event. First was authorization to accept a financial donation from the United States Golf Association (USGA).
'Give back to the community': Korean War veteran in Pittsburgh gets new roof

1 day ago | wtae.com | Elena LaQuatra

An Army veteran from Pittsburgh now has a new roof on his home.Phillip Salzman is a Korean War veteran. Buccos Roofing provided the work as part of the Owens Corning Roof Deployment Project, which gives back to those who have served."It's nice to be able to give back to the community.
Pittsburgh honors Pope Francis' legacy with Mass at St. Paul’s Cathedral

2 days ago | wtae.com | Felicity Taylor

Pittsburgh Bishop David Zubik united the community during Mass at St. Paul’s Cathedral, celebrating the life, teachings and impact of Pope Francis. "Lord, be my hope. Hope happens when we embrace mercy and we give it. Thank God that we had such a good teacher in Pope Francis," Zubik said during the homily. Zubik, like many, was taken aback when hearing of the pope's death Monday morning. "The thing that I thought about at the very beginning was what I felt like when my mom and dad passed.
Rabbi reflects on end of Passover, one week after attack on Gov. Shapiro's residence

3 days ago | wtae.com | Felicity Taylor

One week since the arson attack on Gov. Josh Shapiro's residence in Harrisburg, the Jewish community is reflecting on its overlap with Passover. “Jews have felt more pushed over the last number of years. With the governor's mansion being firebombed just after Passover seder, that has been a painful episode for the Jewish community,” said Rabbi Daniel Fellman, senior rabbi at Temple Sinai in Pittsburgh's Squirrel Hill neighborhood. “Jews today in America feel scared.
'It's such a special place': 4 The Record visits conservation center in Somerset County

4 days ago | wtae.com | Nick Matoney

FOR THE RECORD. GOOD GIRL. DOWN. WE VISIT THE PITTSBURGH ZOO’S CONSERVATION CENTER IN SOMERSET COUNTY TO SEE BABIES BORN IN THE HERDS. WATCH FIRST TIME MOTHERS, FIRST TIME AUNTIES. JUST WATCH ALL THOSE NATURAL BEHAVIORS COME OUT IS SO REWARDING AND AND AMAZING, AND IT’S SO GOOD FOR THEM TOO. WE’RE FINDING OUT HOW THE ELEPHANTS ARE BUILDING A FAMILY. IT’S BEEN THE DREAM FOR SUCH A LONG TIME. I’D BE PRETTY EMOTIONAL ABOUT IT. AND THE NEW SPECIES CALLING THE CENTER HOME SPECIES IS BISON, BISON, BISON.
Paul Skenes bobblehead night kicks off at PNC Park; Pirates president issues statement

4 days ago | wtae.com | Caitlyn Scott

Fans lined up outside PNC Park Saturday afternoon in hopes of getting their hands on a special bobblehead dedicated to the 2024 Rookie of the Year, Paul Skenes. "We've waited two hours or so in line for this," Geoff Fowler of Greensburg told Pittsburgh's Action News 4 Saturday. Pirates fans lined the streets and bridges to the stadium to not only see the Pirates play but, to get their hands on a limited edition card-style Paul Skenes bobblehead.
Investigation underway after vehicle damaged by gunfire in South Side Flats

5 days ago | wtae.com | Caitlyn Scott

A vehicle was damaged Saturday morning after shots were fired in Pittsburgh's South Side Flats neighborhood. Pittsburgh Police were called to the scene within the 1600 block of East Cason Street around 2:30 a.m. for an eight-round ShotSpotter alert. When officials arrived at the scene, a vehicle was found with one bullet hole in the driver's side door and one on the front bumper. Officials said no injuries were reported.
Macy's store location at local Pittsburgh mall put up for sale

5 days ago | wtae.com | Caitlyn Scott

A Macy's store at one Pittsburgh mall has now been put up for sale as the department store chain continues to lean into its "smaller, more luxury-oriented holdings."Our news partners at the Trib reported Friday, Macy's at the Pittsburgh Mills Mall in Frazer was put up for sale, noting the market placement as "another nail in the coffin" for the shopping center.
2 injured following shooting in Pittsburgh's Perry South

5 days ago | wtae.com | Caitlyn Scott

Police are investigating after two men were injured in a shooting in Pittsburgh's Perry South neighborhood Saturday morning. Pittsburgh police were called to the scene within the 2600 block of Perrysville Avenue before 5:30 a.m. for a two-round ShotSpotter alert. When officials arrived at the scene, two men were found outside a home with gunshot wounds. One man was shot in the arm, while the other was hit in the arm and chest, police confirmed. They were both taken to the hospital.