Larry Richert

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Larry Richert (born Millvale, Pennsylvania) is an American journalist.

[edit] Education and career

Born in Millvale and raised in McCandless Township, Richert graduated from North Allegheny High School and Clarion University. He joined KDKA-TV in 1990 as a weather forecaster. He held this position until 2001. He now hosts the morning news on the sister radio station KDKA-AM.

Richert was among the first to give a public broadcast forum to pre-teen Christina Aguilera who has since become an international superstar vocalist.

[edit] Personal

Richert is Pittsburgh’s Master of Ceremonies and serves as an ambassador for the city. Larry also serves as the voice of NFL Films/Steelers Highlights and is active in dozens of charities.

He is brother-in-law to former Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino.

Larry and his wife, Cindi, have three children.