Yes, the viral Pop-Tarts edible mascot sacrifice is coming to Pittsburgh and the NFL Draft. It's the first time the public gets to participate. Welcome to Mouth Heaven. www.axios.com/local/pittsb...
The Pitt season 2 finale is tonight, and the Axios Pittsburgh team has predictions. Let us know what you think will or won’t happen! www.axios.com/local/pittsb...
NEW: Direct buses from Pittsburgh’s suburbs to NFL Draft will be free! Pick up buses every 15-30 mins in North Hills, Monroeville, Moon & South Hills. Region’s light rail and Mon Incline are also free for Draft. Don’t drive, most public transit is free. www.axios.com/local/pittsb...
NEW: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette sold to nonprofit institute, saving the paper from shutting down. www.axios.com/local/pittsb...
🏒 The Battle of Pennsylvania is on! The Pittsburgh Penguins will play the Philadelphia Flyers in their first playoff series together since 2018. The Keystone State Contest is set. The PA Cold War is heating up! www.axios.com/local/pittsb...
🏒 The Battle of Pennsylvania is on! The Pittsburgh Penguins will play the Philadelphia Flyers in their first playoff series together since 2018. The Keystone State Contest is set. The PA Cold War is heating up! www.axios.com/local/pittsb...
130K drop PA affordable care act health coverage as insurance costs spike amid Republican opposition to renewing healthcare subsidies www.axios.com/local/pittsb...
NEW: Third Eye Blind and Nelly will play at free concert at the Point this summer. It's part of PA's 250th USA anniversary celebration. There are free concerts in Erie, State College, Hershey and Wilkes-Barre too. www.axios.com/local/pittsb...
NFL Draft is gonna bring in a lot of direct spending, but it’s not going to solve city’s acute financial woes. The real goal is changing investors reputation of Pittsburgh $ landing some big fish companies to relocate here, PNC’s chief economist tells me www.axios.com/local/pittsb...
NEW: Michelin Guide is expanding into Pittsburgh. The world's preeminent food guide is already in the field and will announce winners from the new Great Lakes region in 2027. www.axios.com/local/pittsb...
You might not have known the french fry salad, aka the Pittsburgh salad, was invented in Beaver County. One of the places that lays claim as inventor, Jerry's Curb Service, is still slinging them & other fast food. I tried it and it's worth the trip. 🍟🥗 www.axios.com/local/pittsb...
Homer City, PA data center project feels pretty unique in that it will produce more electricity than it needs, adding 700-800 MWs onto grid. Vertical steel for the project is going up now. It's set to start producing electricity from natural gas in 2028. www.axios.com/local/pittsb...
🍬 It's Easter week and you shouldn't have a problem finding locally made chocolates and candies in Pittsburgh, where nearly every part of the region has their own shop. Here are some of our favorites. www.axios.com/local/pittsb...
NEW: Pittsburgh Regional Transit is creating temporary Football Flyer bus routes to riders directly to NFL Draft from suburban park-and-rides. PRT is also expanding light-rail frequency. Gateway Clipper is adding some free service. Lots more changes too www.axios.com/local/pittsb...
A new PA bill is looking to increase punishments for Turnpike toll evaders, with the maximum punishment rising to a 3rd-degree felony. www.axios.com/local/pittsb...
NEW: First images of ICE officers at the Pittsburgh International Airport. Axios reporter Chrissy Suttles is at the airport and reports a group of ICE officers are huddled together after people pass through security checkpoint. Chrissy got through security in 3 minutes.
📈 Pittsburgh rents, both metro and in the city, are rising as average rents across the U.S. fall. Pittsburgh is still largely affordable compared to most cities, but rents are jumping. www.axios.com/local/pittsb...
NEW: ICE agents are expected at PIT airport today, per President Trump’s order. PIT officials say exact plans for how ICE agents have not been announced. www.axios.com/local/pittsb...
We have a pretty hard Where’s Nebby in today’s Axios Pittsburgh newsletter. Send me your guesses!
NEW: Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood is coming to YouTube, getting its own page. It’s the first time the show will be on-demand for free. Fred Rogers Productions tells me the page is coming this summer. www.axios.com/local/pittsb...
NEW: The new plaza across from PNC Park will open in time for the Pirates’ home opener and the NFL Draft. It brings a 40-foot screen to watch games, and two restaurants and bars right on Mazeroski Way. www.axios.com/local/pittsb...
NEW: Pittsburgh City Paper is returning! The region’s alt-weekly found new nonprofit owners, and CP officials tell Axios they are targeting April to come back online and May for print. www.axios.com/local/pittsb...
PIT is proposing autonomous shuttles take passengers from the old parking lots (currently served by human-driven shuttles) to new terminal. Projected to cost $75M total. Airport says it will save money overall since it costs $11.8M a year to run shuttles www.axios.com/local/pittsb...
Pittsburgh is $30 million to $40 million budget deficit. Mayor O'Connor said his admin discovered shortly after he took office this year, and it comes after the city already raised taxes to cover a $27 million hole. 😬 www.axios.com/local/pittsb...
Final round voting is open for Pittsburgh’s best fish fry. It’s Croatian National Hall Javor on the North Side vs. Swissvale Volunteer Fire Department. Let your voices be heard! Vote in the link www.axios.com/local/pittsb...
🐟 4⃣ It's the Fish Fry Final Four. We need your votes Pittsburgh to help decide who will face off in the championship showdown of the region's best fish fry. Vote here. www.axios.com/local/pittsb...
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NEW: Allegheny County Council passed a bill tonight banning county police, workers from cooperating with ICE, codifying a policy into law
Bill passed 11-3. Council prez Pat Catena abstained, saying he & his son received death threats today due to vote www.axios.com/local/pittsb...
