Lindsay Patross

Pittsburgh born and raised, Lindsay has been writing about the people who love Pittsburgh since 2008.

Hurricane Idalia Stream Live News and Weather

Tracking Hurricane Idalia: Stream Live Coverage on Very Local

By Lindsay Patross / August 29, 2023

Tracking Hurricane Idalia. Make Very Local your go-to source for on-demand severe weather.

WGAL 8 In Focus

By Lindsay Patross / August 15, 2023

“WGAL 8 In Focus” is a weekly community affairs program from the award-winning team behind WGAL 8 news. In Focus spotlights local and national issues that impact the Susquehanna Valley. “WGAL 8 In Focus” is hosted by WGAL 8’s Susan Shapiro. “WGAL 8 In Focus” covers topics from health issues, government & politics and local […]

Iowa State Fair Video Coverage

Watch KCCI 8’s live coverage from the Iowa State Fair!

By Lindsay Patross / August 10, 2023

The Iowa State Fair is one of the biggest state fairs in the United States. Over a million people will stop by the fairgrounds for food, drink and fun during the fair. From farm contests to butter sculptures to politicians — the Iowa State Fair is a popular stop for presidential candidates — the fair […]

Project CommUNITY Juvenile Lifers: The Long Road to Redemption

By Lindsay Patross / August 1, 2023

Our Lancaster, Pennsylvania station, WGAL, created the Project CommUNITY Juvenile Lifers: The Long Road to Redemption special. The program is about men and women who were sentenced to life in prison as juveniles. Some of them are now free after court rulings that deemed their original sentences too harsh. WGAL News 8’s Matt Barcaro looks […]

Picklesburgh

Photos: A Peek at Picklesburgh

By Lindsay Patross / July 19, 2023

We popped over to Picklesburgh to see what the fuss was about. Golden pickle pins, all the pickle t-shirts and a pickle stuffed with a hot dog wrapped in bacon.

Allied Milk Video Pittsburgh PA WTAE

Allied Milk

By Lindsay Patross / June 9, 2023

Milk is known for building strong and healthy bones. More importantly, it’s also a great way to make sure meetings run smoothly.

Trane-Mitsubishi Electric: Go Green Special

By Lindsay Patross / April 28, 2023

VRF is an exciting technology from Trane Mitsubishi Electric. The “Go Green Special” explores how it’s applied to new and historic buildings, cutting costs for non-profits, and teaching kids about jobs of the future.

Very Local Seeking Pittsburgh Singles for New Reality Dating Series

By Lindsay Patross / February 16, 2023

New dating series to film in Pittsburgh this spring!

Very Local is casting for a new scavenger hunt game show in New Orleans

By Lindsay Patross / February 7, 2023

Very Local is casting for a new scavenger hunt show in New Orleans!

Very Local is looking for makers and artists in the Orlando area!

By Lindsay Patross / November 10, 2022

Very Local is looking for artists and crafters for a new competition show.