Travel
Pittsburgh Hotels Hike Rates for NFL Draft
Rooms near draft events start at $899 per night, but cheaper options available farther out
Pittsburgh Airport Mulls Autonomous Shuttle Service
Transportation officials seek public input on potential driverless transit option.
Route 68 in Rochester Closed Through November for Road Project
City officials and Pittsburgh Regional Transit unveil transportation plan ahead of 2026 NFL Draft
Weather
M62 Closed in Greater Manchester for Emergency Repairs
Diversion Route Implemented as Flooding Causes Significant Disruptions
Warm and Sunny Weather Continues in Pittsburgh
Temperatures well above average with only brief rain chances
Frost Possible Overnight as Temps Drop
Chilly conditions expected in some Pennsylvania communities
Sports
Pirates Sign Konnor Griffin to Record-Breaking Contract Extension
The deal is the largest in franchise history, signaling the team's commitment to building around their young star.
Former Pirates Catcher Jacob Stallings Joins Front Office
Veteran backstop transitions to baseball operations role with Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Penguins End 3-Year Playoff Drought
The NHL team clinches a postseason berth for the first time since 2023.
Lifestyle
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Hold 'Stop the Scam' Town Hall for Pittsburgh Seniors
Event aims to educate older residents on identifying and avoiding online fraud as tech-enabled scams continue to rise.
Dookie Doctors Offers All-Natural Pet Waste Removal in Pittsburgh
The company aims to set a new standard for eco-friendly pet waste management.
Pennsylvania Awards $11 Million in Keystone Grants to 27 Public Libraries
Funding will help libraries across the state build, repair, and improve facilities to better serve their communities.
Health
Pittsburgh Taco Truck Shuttered Over Health Violations
Tacos El Rey closed by county health department for lack of water, sinks, and proper permits.
NFL Draft to Host Guinness World Record Attempt for Most People Trained in CPR
The American Heart Association and NFL team up to train 4,000 people in Hands-Only CPR in one hour during the NFL Draft
American Red Cross partners with 'The Pitt' for blood drives
The collaboration aims to boost local blood donations through a series of on-campus events.
