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Larry Richert: My first real job was in spuds and bunsNewsJuly 23, 2021 -
Larry Richert: Don't be a 'Betty'NewsJuly 12, 2021 -
Larry Richert: This can wait until tomorrow, right?NewsJune 25, 2021 -
Larry Richert: Sign of the times: 'We're hiring'NewsJune 18, 2021 -
Larry Richert: Father's Day without DadNewsJune 11, 2021 -
Larry Richert: A childhood staycation remains one of my most memorable vacationsNewsJune 4, 2021 -
It's not 'Happy' Memorial DayNewsMay 27, 2021 -
Pirates Opening Day 2.0?NewsMay 21, 2021 -
Pittsburgh combat wounded Marine reflects on leaving AfghanistanNewsMay 14, 2021 -
KDKA Radio Displays Vintage Radios at the Pittsburgh Home and Garden ShowNewsMarch 6, 2020
Larry Richert
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Since September of 2001 Richert has hosted the KDKA Radio Morning News, part of Entercom Pittsburgh. Larry Richert has been a constant in Pittsburgh radio and television since the early ‘80s. He has long been an ambassador for the city of Pittsburgh and was winner of the Vector’s Richard Caliguiri Award for that reason. Richert has been in broadcasting for more than 30 years and has extensive marketing experience including a decade long friendship and working relationship with Dr. Ed Eckert. Born in Millvale and raised in McCandlessTownship, Richert attended St Ursula grade school in Hampton then moved to NorthAlleghenyHigh School and graduated from ClarionUniversity with a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications. Larry originally came to KDKA Radio in November of 1988 and has worked in both TV and Radio ever since including a ten year stint as a weather anchor with sister station KDKA-TV. Richert is the voice of NFL Films/Steelers Highlights, narrating his first film in 1985 and now he is the Public Address announcer at Heinz Field for the Steelers. Plus he joined the Pitt Panthers Football network broadcast team where he hosts the pre-game show and reports from the sidelines. Larry also co-wrote and co-produced a feature family film in worldwide distribution called “Amazing Racer” starring Lou Gossett Jr, Charles Durning, Eric Roberts, Jason Gedrick, Daryl Hanna and many more. Larry is involved many charity organizations including Vice-President of the Pittsburgh Celebrity Hockey team. He also is the Honorary Chairperson for the American Cancer Society annual Golf Classic, spokesman for McGuire Memorial Home and the JDRF event plus the Autism Speaks annual walk just to name a few. Larry and his wife Cindi have three children: Erica, Zach and Emily.