Officially, official. Take a look… 👀
And
#Cleveland
area folks—send me your story ideas & tips! Could be anything. (I’m live during Good Morning Cleveland each day, and our story airs later on during the early evening shows on
@WEWS
.) Thanks!!
TRUE STORY: Asked a woman in Lawrenceville on Butler how she felt about
#LeVeonBell
. She told me she loved him as the host of
#ReadingRainbow
. I agreed and said I loved him too & PBS needs to bring it back. Didn’t have the heart to tell her that’s LeVar Burton.
#PittsburghCares
My mom just told me she put on the closed captioning to try to “better understand” what
#CardiB
was rapping about. “Something about a bag and teeth, Michael.”
#SNL
I’ve been in the hospital for the last few days. I’m getting better, but will be off for a bit recovering. Thanks for your messages & kind words. Details below.
Here’s a look at people waiting for ballots to get scanned at Cuyahoga Falls polling location. They have now since all gotten out of line. Some left ballots to be scanned later. Others said they would have workers void the ballot and re-vote later today.
@WEWS
#OhioIssue1
#Issue1
Hello, from the Cleveland Clinic! I just had a day of scans & tests in the vascular unit. Checks of blood flow & potential blockages, walking on a treadmill & a lot of other stuff I can’t pronounce or understand. Seeing vasc surgeon on Monday. Thanks for the love & support!
@WPXI
Both scanners read the following. “Your ballot was NOT counted.” There is a ballot jam in the front and the back. Ask a poll worker for help. Poll workers and voters now calling Board of Elections for help.
@WEWS
#Election
#OhioIssue1
#Issue1
I’M BACK!! Medically cleared. No surgery! Can’t thank you guys enough. I’ll see ya on
@WPXI
Monday. And let’s be honest—the daytime TV has been lackluster without Wendy & way less entertaining without Meghan fighting on the View. And why is Springer a judge now??? 😃
Some Personal News: June 24th marks my last day reporting here at
@WPXI
. I’m eternally grateful to yinz for welcoming me into your homes for the last 6 years! I appreciate all of you. I’m heading home. Full post here:
PUPPY POWER! Had a little surprise guest star during my live shots on that huge water main break. 6 month old pup “Drifty” couldn’t contain himself. He loves water! Wish I had some treats tho. All I have is gum and Carmex. Sorry, dawg.😂😂😂
@WPXI
🐕 🐶
Lyft Driver: “Hi, before you get in.... Can you pick that up? I don’t want you to step on it.”
ME: “Oh, absolutely. I would never disrespect you.”
Lyft Driver: “Thank you. It means a lot.”
Can you get any more
#Pittsburgh
than this?
#Steelers
#TerribleTowel
@lyft
I turned 30 today. My mom, in true iconic Cindy Holden fashion, gifted me a “gently used” air fryer wrapped in a garbage bag. What I’m trying to ask is—do you guys have any recipes? 💀
😂😂😂😂😂😂👍🎂🍾
#Birthdays
#AirFryer
#Mom
#ThisIs30
WOW. Totally blown away. Can’t thank you guys enough for the love & support. Amongst incredible nominees. Thank you
@WPXI
& WPXI management. (Low key—Cindy Holden—my mom is probably going to freak out so someone in Ohio should check on her.)
I just ate a bag of lunch meat, grapes and drank a drank during my grocery store trip to giant eagle. This girl at the register is about to scan empty baggies. I can’t be tamed
Just watched a man buy a pound and a half of Swiss cheese at the Giant Eagle deli. It looked so heavy. The worker was so brave. Meantime, the woman in line in front of me at the checkout has 24 cans of soup in her cart.
Roughly 2 years ago today my live shot on a water main break in Pittsburgh was hijacked by a dog named “Drifty”. This is why I now bring dog treats with me in the field each day…Ya never know! 🤣🐶🐕 🦴
#Throwback
#live
#liveshot
#reporter
#localnews
Happy National Coming Out Day! I encourage you to just be yourself. Be happy. Do you. You create your own happiness & destiny. I know it’s not easy at first. Trust me. I was there several years ago. But I can tell you It only gets better moving forward. 😊
PLEASE SHARE: Does she look familiar? Police say this woman urinated on potatoes at the West Mifflin Walmart. We’re live all morning talking about the case. WATCH
@WPXI
from NOW-7 a.m.
Top Thrill 2…. Left me *speechless*.🎢
Instead of screaming swear words & due to the fact I need employment to pay off my student loans—I opted for violently screaming all of my beloved
@WEWS
coworkers names so I could keep my job.🤣 🤣
Helluva ride,
@cedarpoint
!
@colin_dunlap
Let’s reduce that price by roughly 800 dollars. 😂 It’s a Lands End. And I’m not trying to brag, *BUT* my mom gave me Kohl’s cash & I saved like 60 additional bucks. It creates the illusion you have money, when in reality you pay your student loans late every month. Feel me?
Just braved Ross Park Mall during peak back to school shopping, and I’ve literally never sweated so much out of my face in a long time. So many moms couponing so hard. So much denim. So many scrunchies. I need to lay down for like an hour.
WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO DO WITH THIS?! “HI. CAN I PLEASE SPEAK WITH A MANAGER???”
Blatant disrespect.
@HeinzKetchup_US
we have a bit of a situation on our hands.
#Pittsburgh
I think we all adored Mike Holden (
@MikeHoldenNews
) when he worked here. What a genuine happy and caring soul.
Mike lost his father. He wrote a gut-wrenching yet thoughtful ode to his dad.
As Pittsburghers, we should take the time to drop Mike a note, lift him up how we know how.
I’m in this odd phase of my life where I’m getting 2 hours of sleep a night or none at all. And then I make lists of things in the middle of the night, but I don’t remember making said list until I find it the next day in my notes. Can someone decipher this? 😂👇🏻
It’s been a wild ride. Can’t thank you enough for the love and support. Thank you to my photographer extraordinaire Jamie Cashdollar for this. I love you all so much. 6 years captured in roughly a minute!
#Pittsburgh
&
#WPXI
… You’re the best! Stay in touch!
Took what was supposed to be “a nap” at 4:45 pm Friday.... I woke up at 830 this morning. (More sleep than I get over a 4 day long period during the wk.) Needless to say—I am STARVING. All I want is 60 chicken nuggs, a blizzard, a stuffed crust pizza, a pop tart & some watermelon
Oh good... A full day of everyone posting the “It’s gonna be May” Justin Timberlake meme that hasn’t been funny in 5 years. Yes, please. Post it again. Never seen it before. Post one more time. Thank you
Hi, guys! Thanks so much for your messages, calls & texts. I don’t know a lot at this point. Hanging in there. More testing & scans on the way w surgeon. I appreciate you all!
(How bout that current season of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills tho? 😉)
Walked to the gym. Literally so cold. Saw a pizza commercial while walking on the treadmill. Long story short—I’ve been here 5 minutes and my pizza will be done in 10 so I’m walking back home in the cold so I don’t miss the delivery. Just getting my steps in, people. Chill.
When I was 6, I told my mom I refused to go to kindergarten unless I could wear a bathing suit to school. She told me to shut up and get in the minivan with my brothers.
And now this: Raiders’ WR Antonio Brown has told team officials that, unless he gets to wear his old helmet, he will not play football again, per league sources.
And more....
#Emmys
are TONIGHT in
#Pittsburgh
! And I have a special guest.... I promise it will be weird. Thanks for the support, Mom! 😂She’s super optimistic. Best of luck, everyone!
@WPXI
RIGHT NOW: PAT Bus situation along Penn & 10th. Hit a sinkhole & is stuck. 10 passengers were on board. They’ve since been unloaded. NO INJURIES, per
@PGHtransit
. I’m en route. Tow truck on the way.
@WPXI
I swear.... The Reese’s holiday shaped trees, pumpkins, eggs, etc are *consistently* better than the standard cups. (Not an endorsement—likely a fact.) Please don’t argue with me. I’m tired
Today, a nice man driving a green semi truck revved his engine and accelerated SO LOUD mid live shot you could barely hear me as I read my story. What did I do? Continued reading all while making direct eye contact & smiling right at him. Have a blessed day. 😎
#Kindness
In the amount of time I took this photo & posted it, I’ve since lost the paper🤦🏼♂️. Nonetheless, I’m truly grateful to be nominated for another
#Emmy
& have the chance to work at a place that allows me to just be myself & tell stories that matter to you guys! Thanks for the love.
Hahaha. I’m dead. Thank you. I did it for you, Colin. Listen... The morning is young. And we got a whole lot of time to fill on
@WPXI
. So buckle up, baby!!!! Flip it on
Protect this man at all costs!!!
No one in Pittsburgh local news history has ever done field reports with the flair of
@WPXIMikeHolden
.... I love this man.
Did I go to Aldi strictly to locate & purchase
#Dunkaroos
? Absolutely.
Do I feel betrayed? Without a doubt.
Is it the worst day of my life? Sure.
Is this par for the course in 2020?
Some people start their day with yoga, meditation, prayer, etc. I typically just put on some light Fetty Wap and water the unofficial Channel 11 plants/garden. How are you working to be more Zen in the New Year? 🌱 🌵 🍃
By popular demand (Not a single person asked for this. Not one🤣)…
#Throwback
to that time a puppy named “Drifty” hijacked my live shot in
#Pittsburgh
3 years ago today. He was a wild man.
Sending a big HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my incredible MOM! She’s the absolute best. I am nothing without her. Thank you for being so cool, understanding and supportive. Hope you have an amazing day. Celebrations are in order when this whole thing wraps up... ❤️ ❤️
I think I can speak for the city of Pittsburgh on this issue..... It’s been weighing heavily on my heart, mind, etc. *I’m still not over McDonald’s getting rid of Hi-C Orange. They thought we would forget. But we won’t. Ever.*
#BREAKING
& JUST IN: Police have identified the man accused of inciting violence at the protests in downtown
#Pittsburgh
on Saturday. Police have issued a warrant for 20 year old Brian Bartels arrest. Stay with
@WPXI
.
How’s my Saturday going? Not well. Been to 2 Popeyes so far. Sandwich is sold out. I want to give up. But I know I need to be strong in this fight. So I’m going to a third location. Thank you for your constant support in this journey.
*MULTIPLE* confirmed eyewitness accounts of David aka Dan Levy from Schitt’s Creek in Lawrenceville. It’s real. Following the latest live developments. Confirming additional info. Etc. Etc.
Since 2:43 a.m., all I’ve wanted is an ice cream cake. I just want to take a fork to an ice cream cake. When I order said ice cream cake should I have them write happy birthday to my daughter Brianna? (I don’t have children)
“Michael, I took a really good picture of you and your brothers for your birthday.”
“Thanks, mom. Looks great.” Cheers to 32. 🤣😂. Thanks for the birthday love, guys. See ya Monday!
I don’t wanna say I NAILED IT, BUTTTT I think I nailed it. Caution place is still in tape. Caution place is STILL in tape. Caution place is STILL in tape????
#Mondays
#Struggle
(and the patience of our photographers/
@WPXIpaul
😂)
Sooo..... I met Bruno Sammartino (Obviously, RIP to the Pittsburgh legend). The pup’s name is *actually* Bruno Sammartino. What he lacks in speed, he makes up for in beauty. Almost pulled a Melissa McCarthy from Bridesmaid and drove away with him in the live truck.
#BullDog
HAPPY BACK TO SCHOOL! Me in pre-school. Look closely: I cut my own bangs with fiskars craft scissors. My mom cried a lot. She hid the scissors. I still can’t find them when I go home. I’m almost 30 now.
@wpxi
#Pittsburgh
#BackToSchool
#Throwback
#School
#TBT
I’ve been out of my house for 10 minutes and I’ve already spotted a woman wearing a bathing suit, tanning in her front yard & a man riding a huffy bicycle with a Flavor Flav inspired crown. This is 70 degrees in
#Pittsburgh
people! Happy Tuesday!
Just sharing a moment: Ran into Dave’s BP by our work. Dave himself walked away from the counter & came back with a bottle of hand sanitizer & gloves & said “Thank you for what you’re doing out there.” (I didn’t take them bc I still have some.) But how nice!!Thank you. 😭😭❤️
Hahahaaha! I’m dying. This is the BEST Halloween costume I’ve ever seen. All accurate. However, maybe we need to aim a little higher. Let’s push for Ryan Seacrest next year? He has actual money & a long term career/essentially owns the Kardashians. Phenomenal regardless. 😂😂😂
@chrissyteigen
Always on my own. That’s why sometimes when you hit me with the wrong light I look like I just crawled out of a sewer... Or Jerry’s girlfriend on Seinfeld. I believe he referred to her as “2 face.”
#MERRYCHRISTMAS
, friends! My wonderful Mom Cindy is in town delivering plenty of holiday joy. Just unwrapped some Dove noticeably thinning hair shampoo and a can opener.... And whoever said the gifts STOP when you become an adult?! Have a blessed day! 😂🎄😂🎄
@WPXI
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my amazing MOM! I’d be nothing without her constant love & support. She’s the absolute best & has given me the world. Plus, she’s really cool. (Listens to Howard Stern, hates the Kardashian’s but knows exactly what Kris is up to,loves Shamless etc.)😂🎂 🎈 🥂
Had a blast at the
#Emmys
with my amazing Mom! Not only did she question our Uber driver about the tread depth on his tires/need for air, she also asked him how many times he’s been arrested. I guess you could say the night was a win despite her accurately predicting my loss.😂☠️
I have so much to do, but I’m on coffee cup
#4
and Pioneer Woman is making mini turtle cheesecakes/while her husband burns waste in their cattle yard. EVERYTHING ELSE CAN WAIT
Today marks the 1 year anniversary of me accosting a man who I thought was rapper
#TPain
@ the gas station by our work. I complimented his music. Said “Up Down” is my song...
His name was *actually* Robert & he sold insurance in the North Hills.... You’re welcome.
GUESSSSS WHO’S BACK TO WORK MONDAY?! On the edge of my seat. Can’t wait to see you guys bright & early starting 4:30 a.m. on
@wpxi
Morning News. I’m pumped. 😂Really. Thrilled. (If we get to the Lindsay alarm ALL BETS ARE OFF.)😂
#WPXI
#AMNewsers
#Channel11
#News
#Pittsburgh
What you guys don’t know about me is that in addition to being a really good singer (see rise & shine), a philanthropist, wellness expert & news reporter—is that I’m a classically trained baker. Anyone else correlate pumpkins to Pumkin from Flavor of Love? Just me? Happy Sunday!
1. My mom back home in Parma is going to be so pumped! 2. THANK YOU! Won this
#Emmy
with our amazing team at
@WPXI
over the weekend for best spot news. It’s truly an honor. Can’t thank you guys enough for your constant love & support. Couldn’t do it without you. You’re the best!
🐊 GATOR SPOTTING🐊in West Mifflin. Just talked to neighbors who are worried about their kids and pets. Just talked to a sweet lady named Trish who says this is highly concerning & she’s worried about her pet pot belly pig named Molly. Stay with me and WATCH
@WPXI
@ 12 & 5.
🦃 🍁 Put on the sweat/yoga pants RIGHT NOW. Eat those mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, cheesy potato casserole. CARB LOAD. Argue with your uncle about the environment. Tell you sister you don’t like her boyfriend. CREATE MEMORIES. HAPPY
#THANKSGIVING
, friends! 🦃 🍁
Thank you to
@MikeHoldenNews
for creating TV magic this morning while out at
@cedarpoint
!
His live reaction while riding Top Thrill 2 was nothing short of incredible.
🚁 Saying goodbye to one of the best. Today, is
@Chopper11Pilot
Ruben’s last day at Channel 11. I LOVED flying with him. It was seriously a daily highlight. He’s a star employee and even better person. Thanks for always keeping us safe up there! Best of luck, Ruben!!! 🚁
@WPXI
Got really excited because I thought our station bought a bootleg version of Alexa. Tried talking into it—asking to play music, various questions.... Turns out this is
@LizKilmerWPXI
’s coffee thermos.... 🤦🏼♂️☕️
#NotAlexa
#Coffee
@hemomomwithhart
@ArianaGrande
HONESTLY, amazing. We never sat down. Danced the entire show. Very fun. Get there early for the opener too. Normani from Fifth Harmony was really, really good. Did her songs with Sam Smith & Khalid. Then Work from Home. Standing ovation. Such a blast!