‘Blue Plate Special’ event in Pittsburgh to raise money for Pennsylvania food pantries
Efforts continue to bolster food pantries ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Where Downtown Pittsburgh’s largest private property owner thinks the Golden Triangle is headed
When developers broke ground on one of Downtown's tallest skyscrapers in the early 1980s, ads in the Post-Gazette heralded the building as an "office of the future." The 45-story One Oxford Centre long served as a beacon of Downtown's revival, constructed during a building boom that redefined the city's skyline.
Better-Maid Donuts Struggles with City Regulations in Quest to Reopen
Beloved local donut shop, Better-Maid, has announced plans to reopen despite facing significant challenges. The shop had previously purchased a building for their new location, but due to various city regulations and unforeseen costs, the project has become too expensive. The team at Better-Maid is now actively...
11 Cares works with Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank to supply over 6K meals...
WPXI’s 11 Cares and the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank launched a fundraising drive two weeks ago to support local families facing food insecurity during the federal government shutdown.
High-Speed Havoc: Multiple Accidents on Route 28 Spark Traffic Chaos and Safety Concerns
Route 28 inbound at Etna was closed due to a series of traffic accidents. A three-car rollover crash occurred in Wilkinsburg, followed by another accident on Route 28. The cause of the accidents is still under investigation, but it is clear that the road conditions and heavy traffic may have played a part in these...
Just Arrived at the New PIT Terminal and Waited 45 Minutes for My Bags....
The newly unveiled terminal at Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) has been met with mixed reviews from travelers. One passenger, who recently landed at the new terminal, praised the facility for its proximity, efficiency, and open layout compared to the old one. However, they also pointed out that despite the...
Legal battle potentially brewing over empty lot where Froggy’s Bar used to stand
Neighboring businesses are complaining, and the city has grown impatient, all while the owners say they are debating what to do.
Six people charged in illegal ‘straw purchasing’ gun transfers in Allegheny County
Six people are facing charges in connection with illegal gun transfers in Allegheny County.
Opinion | Pitt’s housing shortage is an effect of corporate greed
No one affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh should have been surprised when it overenrolled the first-year class again this year. One of the primary goals for the University’s Plan for Pitt 2028 is increasing enrollment — from 20,220 students in fall 2023 to 22,000 by 2028. The University is a business, and...
Months after ‘alarming’ level of PFAs found in Montour Run, residents remain apprehensive
About two years ago, Three Rivers Waterkeeper, a nonprofit environmental group of researchers, began sampling for PFAs contamination across Southwestern Pennsylvania.
