For some with student loans, making payments means turning to GoFundMe
The number of people seeking help on the platform to pay student loans has exploded over the last year, the crowdfunding site says.
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The number of people seeking help on the platform to pay student loans has exploded over the last year, the crowdfunding site says.
The Allegheny County Sheriff's Office is warning the public about a fake GoFundMe.
A crowdfunding campaign has raised thousands of dollars to repair the Art House in Homewood.
The Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank is in need of help during the growing Coronavirus outbreak.
The family of murder victim Christian Moore-Rouse has set up a GoFundMe to pay for memorial expenses.
A community is rallying around a Pennsylvania couple killed in a car crash days after giving birth to a baby girl.
A Pennsylvania couple is accused of faking the birth and death of a baby to obtain more than $600 in donations and gifts from friends and family.
A famous Plum native is jumping in to help his hometown in a time of need.
A GoFundMe page has been created for the husband and baby of a Mt. Washington woman who died from a childbirth complication over the weekend.
After his acquittal of killing Antwon Rose, a fundraiser was set up for former East Pittsburgh police officer Michael Rosfeld.
Following the tragic attack in Christchurch, New Zealand, The Tree of Life Synagogue launched a relief fund on GoFundMe to show their support and solidarity and help these grieving Muslim communities heal.
A 7-year-old Wisconsin girl fighting an inoperable brain tumor is finding comfort from dogs around the world.
A police officer's wife is trying to raise money for a local police department's K-9 unit.
A family that evacuated their home following a devastating house fire is now trying to figure out what to do next.
Fans of Pittsburgh's "Randyland" are pitching in after the loss of one of the creators of the North Side attraction.
A GoFundMe page has been set up to help the family of a man killed at a McKeesport auto repair shop Friday afternoon.
Just as he was about to join the force as a rookie officer, an Elizabeth Borough police cadet and his family lost everything in a fire.
The newest police officer in Elizabeth Borough is facing some tough times.
There's no more money left in a GoFundMe account for a homeless man who used his last $20 to buy gas for a stranded driver in Philadelphia, says the homeless man's attorney.
Johnny Bobbitt received worldwide praise after he gave a stranded motorist in Philadelphia his last $20 so she could get gas last year.
Michael Cohen is sticking his hand out and asking the public for help paying for his legal defense, and one anonymous donor already has ponied up $50,000.
Police Officer Chris Kudla refuses to take time off while he battles stage four kidney cancer, so his fellow cops and other municipal workers decided to donate their sick days to him.
The Montour Trail is a popular spot, but part of it is in desperate need of repair.
A top toy executive is pledging hundreds of millions of dollars in an effort to help save Toys "R" Us through a new GoFundMe effort.
A woman who lost her home to a fire in Westmoreland County last week is getting help from her community.
It took 47 major league games before Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes gave up seven hits to an opposing lineup.
Police say Aaron Roth was arrested shortly after he robbed the First National Bank in Bloomfield on Thursday.
A federal judge ordered the Chemours Chemical Company to immediately stop discharging unlawful levels of cancer-causing chemicals into the Ohio River from the company's Washington Works plant in West Virginia.
Allegheny County Correctional Officer Brian Davis has been fired after he appeared in a video showing him using racial slurs.
Aug. 7, 2025 marked 30 years since the New Kensington Fire Department lost one of its own in the line of duty.
It took 47 major league games before Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes gave up seven hits to an opposing lineup.
Police say Aaron Roth was arrested shortly after he robbed the First National Bank in Bloomfield on Thursday.
A federal judge ordered the Chemours Chemical Company to immediately stop discharging unlawful levels of cancer-causing chemicals into the Ohio River from the company's Washington Works plant in West Virginia.
Allegheny County Correctional Officer Brian Davis has been fired after he appeared in a video showing him using racial slurs.
Aug. 7, 2025 marked 30 years since the New Kensington Fire Department lost one of its own in the line of duty.
Back to school can often mean back to screens, but that may be changing soon.
The DOJ published a list of "sanctuary" jurisdictions, vowing to sue them for limiting cooperation with federal immigration agents.
Murder, other violent crimes and motor vehicle thefts all declined in 2024, according to the latest report from the FBI.
Texas Democrats fled the state Sunday, aiming to delay a plan to redraw the state's congressional map and give the GOP a bigger edge — an idea blessed by President Trump.
An Ohio city whose Haitian migrants were disparaged by President Trump last year as he pitched voters on his plans for an immigration crackdown is now bracing to defend them against possible deportation.
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday has joined a national effort to crack down on robocalls.
Billionaire Mark Cuban was back in the Pittsburgh area, as he announced a new partnership with Giant Eagle.
It's no secret that for many people, they wait until the last minute for back to school shopping.
Back-to-school shopping season is in full swing. We broke down how to shop smart before the first bell rings.
The first Wegmans location in the Pittsburgh region is slated to open in 2027.
The pros from Happy Lark Home Organizing have some tips and ideas for back to school organization.
Sean Collier joined us for a brand new edition of the PTL Weekend Guide!
Daisy Jade was in Washington County to get an inside look at this year's Pony League World Series.
Fine Wine and Good Spirits joined us in the PTL Kitchen to show us the best drink pairings to kick off football season. This segment was sponsored by Fine Wine and Good Spirits.
We were joined by the organizing pros to show us how to turn that little dorm room into a functional, fabulous space.
Experts are examining the potential connection between air quality in the Mon Valley and student absenteeism.
More and more sleep experts say the early start to the school day is hurting teenagers' grades, bodies and mental health.
Last year, nearly 9,000 teachers left the profession in Pennsylvania.
A Fayette County family is sending a warning message to others who may be looking to move out of the state.
When a college student in Pittsburgh returned to his apartment after being away for a month, he found two strangers living there.
According to Food Allergy Research and Education, food allergies are on the rise among children. Dr. Hey Chong joined us to help us identify common symptoms and spot allergies early.
Dr. Brian Meenan joined us to help us navigate the classroom in the digital age to provide tips for proper posture.
After-school and extracurricular activities are valuable for students, but too much too soon can be an issue.
Billionaire Mark Cuban was back in the Pittsburgh area, as he announced a new partnership with Giant Eagle.
Mission of Mercy Pittsburgh is seeking volunteers to assist with its annual free dental, vision, and hearing clinic later this year.
It took 47 major league games before Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes gave up seven hits to an opposing lineup.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Paul Skenes struck out eight in six shutout innings, Bryan Reynolds and Henry Davis homered and the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Cincinnati Reds 7-0.
Dominic Smith hit a go-ahead double in the ninth inning, and the San Francisco Giants rallied for a 4-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday.
Jen Pawol is set to become the first woman to umpire in Major League Baseball when she works games this weekend between the Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves.
Nearly 10 restaurants in Pittsburgh earned prestigious awards from Wine Spectator for their world-class wine selections.
After only three years, Midland Innovation and Technology Charter School is closing its doors.
Mario Lemieux and Ron Burkle sold the Penguins in 2021 for $900 million and the team could be worth double that price now.
Andrew Carnegie first opened the plant in 1875.
The owners of the Pittsburgh Mills were ordered to pay $1.8 million in fines over pothole-riddled parking lots and overgrown landscaping.
Brandon Blackstock battled cancer for more than three years, his family said.
CEO Bob Iger said Disney will combine the two streaming services to create a "unified app experience."
The show is set in Pittsburgh and has been nominated for several Emmy awards.
Knoebels, Splash Lagoon, and Hersheypark have been listed among the top 20 amusement and water parks in the country.
It may still be summer, but Kennywood is gearing up for its longest Phantom Fall Fest season yet.
Police say Aaron Roth walked into the bank and demanded money while armed with a gun.
The team is ready to hand out the bobbleheads to fans who didn't get one back in April.
KDKA-TV's Cassidy Wood and 93.7 The Fan's Jeff Hathhorn discuss the sports topics of the day.
In the video, he used the N-word while holding a baseball bat wrapped in barbed wire that says "[N-word] beater."
Get the latest weather updates with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
Spaun made a thrilling 64-foot birdie putt to win the U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club.
It was a wet and rainy day at Oakmont Country Club for the third round of the U.S. Open.
Oakmont continued to flex its muscles against the world's best at the U.S. Open on Friday.
The 125th playing of the U.S. Open got underway Thursday morning at Oakmont Country Club.
The best golfers in the world are at Oakmont Country Club preparing for the U.S. Open.
