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‘Brown Mamas Weekend’ Aims to Empower Black Mothers
The Pittsburgh-based organization has grown to more than 6,400 members – and 10,000 around the country.
Pittsburgh International Airport Has Busiest Month in Nearly 20 Years
Passenger volume in June drew 970,000 travelers, eclipsing pre-pandemic levels in 2019 by 70,000 people.
Recreational Marijuana Will Soon Be Available in Ohio — What Will That Mean for Pittsburgh Consumers?
Ohio voters approved adult-use recreational pot last year, with dispensaries to be licensed by Sept. 7.
Got a Story Idea? Now You Can Enter the Pittsburgh Pitch Challenge
Local journalists, students and community members will compete to win funding for their story.
Here Are the Pittsburgh Athletes Going to the Paris Olympics
With competitors in track and field to wrestling to swimming and rowing, the Steel City will be well represented in the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad.
New Pennsylvania Law Expands Sale of Canned Cocktails, Extends Happy Hours
Gov. Josh Shapiro signs bi-partisan bill that calls for welcome changes to the state's liquor provisions.
Steelers Tap Rob King as the New Play-by-Play Voice on the Radio
The broadcast veteran replaces Bill Hillgrove, who called the games for 30 years before retiring in February.
One of the Largest Highway Construction Projects in the Pittsburgh Region Is About to Begin
Start saving your vacation days now to take off in July 2026, when the Parkway East will be closed for 25 days for the replacement of the Commercial Street Bridge.
New General Manager Takes the Helm of Kennywood and Sandcastle Water Parks
Lifelong Pittsburgher Ricky Spicuzza is already making changes by extending the closing hours of Kennywood.
Wilkinsburg Muralist Heads to Paris Olympics to Spread Message of Peace
Kyle Holbrook plans to paint four murals throughout the City of Lights to 'bring more attention to the issue and the need for peace and humanity.'
Blind and Low Vision Tennis Courts Are Now Open Across Pittsburgh
Allegheny County officially opens blind and low vision tennis courts at Boyce, North, Settlers Cabin and South parks — the first permanent such courts in the nation.
Are Spotted Lanternflies Making a Reappearance?
Here’s what to expect from the bug of the summer.
Pens Coach Mike Sullivan Welcomes New Penguin Chick at Pittsburgh Zoo
The hockey coach recently met the feathered form of his team who hatched in May.
Carnegie Museum of Natural History Celebrates Dippy the Dinosaur’s Birthday
This year marks 125 years since Dippy’s discovery.
Why Is There Such High Demand for Paul Skenes Baseball Cards?
The rookie Pirates’ pitcher has caused a high demand from card collectors.
Existing Companies Drive the ‘Lion’s Share’ of Pittsburgh Business Growth
A new report by the Allegheny Conference on Community Development tracks expansions in the region over the last 17 years.
Heinz Endowments Boosts Environmental and Food Security Efforts With New Grants
The Pittsburgh philanthropy commits $9.3 million to improve the region’s climate, air, water quality and more.
Pittsburgh’s Favorite Pickle Fest Starts Early With ‘Taste of Picklesburgh’
Local Pittsburgh restaurants and retailers are getting a head start on promoting pickle-themed products.
Pittsburgh International Airport Is Getting a Shake Shack — And a Lot More
Café Conmigo, Jimmy John's, Champion City Sports and MAC Cosmetics are also among the 15 new restaurants and stores you'll find at the airport.
Anthrocon Furries Help Their Four-Legged Friends With a Donation to a Local Animal Sanctuary
Anthrocon raises more than $100,000 for Gray Paws Sanctuary in White Oak.
Chatham University to Close Its One-Of-A-Kind Residence Hall
Orchard Hall on the Eden Hall campus was fully sustainable, ADA-accessible but never reached full occupancy.
New Way of Transportation on Some Pittsburgh Roads? Golf Carts
Village Buggy has sold 50 golf carts to use on 25-mph roads in Mount Lebanon, Beaver, Murrysville, Peters, South Fayette, Sewickley and Wexford.
