Two Pittsburgh Officials Test Positive for COVID-19
"I hope my diagnosis can serve as a reminder to all of us to remain vigilant in the face of the ongoing pandemic,” Mayor Ed Gainey said.
The Traveling Crosbys Return to PPG Paints Arena After a Pandemic Hiatus
For the group’s first game back to support their friend, Penguins captain Sidney Crosby, they invited a special guest.
Two Pennsylvania Rock Climbing Sites Are Now Closed to Climbers
The Pennsylvania Game Commission says increased climbing has degraded the habitats of the plants and animals that live there.
Pittsburgh City Council Unanimously Passes Ban on Single-Use Plastic Bags
The ban will go into effect a year from today.
Drop Off Your Dangerous Household Chemicals at PPG Paints Arena
The recycling event is April 16, but you must register in advance.
Hershey's Kiss Could Become Pennsylvania's First Official Candy
The "sweet" legislation is making its way through Harrisburg.
University of Pittsburgh Chancellor to Step Down in 2023
Patrick Gallagher has been the university’s chancellor for nine years.
How Pittsburgh Zoo and National Aviary Are Fighting Spread of Bird Flu
The virus is highly contagious and often deadly among birds.
Some of Pittsburgh’s Largest Events Are Going Green This Year
Partnerships with the Pennsylvania Resources Council aim to achieve zero waste.
How You Can Join Pittsburgh’s Newest Public Art Project
The local art installation is coming to Downtown this month, and you can be part of it.
Former Mayor Bill Peduto Will Join Faculty at Carnegie Mellon University
He will join the Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy as a distinguished executive in residence.
What Are the Big Upgrades Coming to PNC Park This Season?
From additional gathering spaces to historical mini-exhibits throughout the park, a lot is changing in 2022.
What was Biking in Pittsburgh Like 20 Years Ago?
Pittsburgh was one of the worst cities for riding a bike — but not anymore.
Sandcastle Water Park Promises Big Changes for its 2022 Season
The changes are all part of a multimillion dollar park improvement plan that Sandcastle unveiled on April 1 — no joke.
Emergency? You Can Now Text 9-1-1 From Anywhere in Southwestern Pennsylvania
Previously available only in Allegheny County, the option to text emergency services has now been expanded across the region.
Damon Young Launches Podcast Tackling Race, Education, Money and More
The Pittsburgh author weighs in on delaying his podcast launch for two years, his next ventures and that now-famous Oscar slap.
Allegheny County Receives Funding to Help Fight Homelessness
The $23 million grant will fund 43 projects to help find stable housing for those experiencing homelessness.
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Updates Its COVID-19 Restrictions
Entry requirements like masking and proof of vaccination will change on April 4.
MacKenzie Scott Donates $10 Million to Pittsburgh Nonprofit Pressley Ridge
The billionaire philanthropist’s donation comes at the perfect time for the agency that provides therapeutic foster homes for children who struggle with mental health or other developmental challenges.
The Annual Pittsburgh Pierogi Festival Returns to Kennywood This Fall
More than two dozen vendors will offer a wide range of pierogi-inspired dishes and merch.
What Will It Cost to Restore Pittsburgh's Riverfronts, Parks and Trails?
Riverlife’s Completing the Loop project, which aims to create community green spaces within the city’s 1,055 acres of riverfronts, will be funded largely through fundraisers.
The Pittsburgh Marathon is Back — Like You’ve Never Seen it Before
After two years of virtual races, the Pittsburgh Marathon is coming back with a bang.
Where — and When — Can You Recycle Your Old Glass Products?
The Pennsylvania Resources Council is bringing back its Traveling Glass Recycling Bin program in Allegheny County parks.
A New Life for the Old Water Tower Near North Park Lodge
The tower, which has been closed since the 1970s, will be transformed into an observation deck.
Another Pittsburgh-Area Amusement Park is Opening Earlier This Year
This year will mark the longest season in the Idlewild Park and SoakZone’s 145-year history.
Think You Can Escape a Submarine? Find Out at the Carnegie Science Center
Starting April 15, the Science Center will unveil an escape room aboard the USS Requin submarine.
Headed to New York? Check Out This New Flight
Spirit Airlines will be the only low-cost carrier to serve Newark from Pittsburgh International, beginning this summer.
Do All Pitt Students, Teachers Want to Ditch Their Masks?
Next week, University of Pittsburgh students can finally go maskless — but not all of them will.
‘A Pittsburgh Institution’: Why Klavon's Ice Cream Parlor is Up For Sale
Don’t worry — it will remain open through the sales process.
Good News for the U.S. Travel Industry: High Airport Traffic and Ticket Sales Point to Rebound, Growth
The TSA screened more than 2.3 million people Sunday — the highest one-day total since the start of the pandemic.
Pittsburgh Street Sweeping Will Soon Resume, With $30 Tickets for Cars Parked in the Way
Parking enforcement in street sweeping zones was not enforced for the last two years because of the volume of residents working from home.
Allegheny County Port Authority Extends Free Fares Through Next Week
The Pittsburgh-area agency has experienced service interruptions as a result of a vaccine mandate among its operators.
Concert for Peace: Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and United Way Partner to Help Ukraine
Funds raised from the concert will support the #PghUnitedForUkraine campaign, which is the product of a partnership between the United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania and the Pittsburgh Foundation.
Kennywood Will Open Sooner This Year, With Big Changes Ahead of its 125th Anniversary
The park will open to the public on Easter Sunday, April 17.
New Rides and a New Name for Pittsburgh's Healthy Ride Bikeshare Program
Now called POGOH, the company will soon offer e-bikes and new pedal bicycles for use throughout the city.
