Inbound Liberty Tunnel to close overnight Monday
The inbound side of the Liberty Tunnel will close overnight Monday, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. The tunnel will close to traffic from 8 p.m. Monday until 5 a.m. Tuesday. Crews will begin work on a $3.5 million tunnel roof replacement project, PennDOT said in a news release....
‘Five Nights at Epstein’s’ video game, a horror franchise parody, is alarming parents, schools
Video games often transport players to fictionalized battlefields, mythical lands or the distant future. But one game now sparking concerns among parents places kids on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s island in the Caribbean. The game is titled “Five Nights at Epstein’s,” a parody of the horror franchise “Five Nights...
Morning Roundup: Chatham University announces commencement speaker; 2 big lottery winners
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Friday, April 3, 2026: Chatham taps Heinz History Center CEO as commencement speaker Chatham University this week announced that Andrew E. Masich, president and CEO of the Senator John Heinz History Center, will serve as its commencement speaker this...
Pittsburgh baseball fields get boost with $600K in donations
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O’Connor on Thursday announced $600,000 in donations to improve city baseball fields, the latest in a string of financial contributions from outside groups. The Pennsylvania Laborers District Council is providing $300,000 for new scoreboards at fields across the city that are used for youth sports. The mayor...
Former UPMC doctor accused of trying to kill wife says he acted in self-defense
Gerhardt Konig told a Hawaii jury this week he was devastated when he discovered messages that seemed to show his wife was having an affair with a colleague. The former UPMC anesthesiologist, who used to live in Mt. Lebanon, is facing attempted murder charges. His wife, Arielle Konig, last week...
Fort Pitt Tunnel reopens after overheight truck forced closure
The inbound Fort Pitt Tunnel reopened to traffic after an early morning closure Thursday, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. An overheight truck forced the eastbound side of the tunnel to close, PennDOT said in a news release around 7:15 a.m. The tunnel reopened around 8:30 a.m., PennDOT said....
Penn Brewery insists it’s not closing despite filing for bankruptcy protection
Penn Brewery is not closing despite filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, owners said in a social media post early Thursday morning. The popular brewery and restaurant in Pittsburgh’s Troy Hill neighborhood said it is using the filing “as a strategic tool to restructure and secure a stronger future.” In...
Local sports fans can buy seats from Three Rivers Stadium
Sports fans nostalgic for the days of Pittsburgh’s Three Rivers Stadium can buy a piece of the former home of the Steelers and Pirates. The Washington Wild Things baseball team is selling seats from the first level of the team’s EQT Park, which had originally been installed at Three Rivers...
Morning Roundup: Police question 2 people after Brighton Heights shooting; man found shot on Beechview porch
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Thursday, April 2, 2026: Police question 2 after Brighton Heights shooting Police are investigating after a shooting Wednesday evening left one person injured in Pittsburgh’s Brighton Heights neighborhood. Just before 10:30 p.m., police fire and EMS personnel were called...
Pittsburgh looks to charge $5 an hour for on-street parking near NFL Draft
Anyone seeking on-street parking Downtown or on the North Side during the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh later this month can expect to pay extra. City Councilman Bobby Wilson, D-North Side, this week introduced legislation that will raise the cost for coveted on-street parking spots near the event footprint. The...
Heinz History Center to host special pop-up exhibits during NFL Draft
Football fans looking to learn about the sport’s history when the 2026 NFL Draft comes to Pittsburgh will find exhibitions and programs catered to the event at the Senator John Heinz History Center in the Strip District. The museum on Tuesday announced special plans to cater to football fans around...
Pittsburgh council approves O’Connor’s picks to head city departments
Pittsburgh City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved Mayor Corey O’Connor’s picks to head the city’s departments of Public Works and Mobility & Infrastructure. Both are longtime city workers. Jeff Skalican will take the helm as the director of the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure. During a recent interview with City...
Pittsburgh officials again tackle possible changes to 2026 budget
Pittsburgh officials are again contemplating changes to the 2026 budget. City Council last year made sweeping revisions to the spending plan first pitched by then-Mayor Ed Gainey. They added a tax hike, increased funding for new vehicles and tried to plug what they saw as holes in the former mayor’s...
Pittsburgh prepares for NFL Draft with extra police agencies, canines
The 2026 NFL Draft, which is expected to bring hundreds of thousands of fans to Pittsburgh next month, will require a major police presence. The city will need to bring in outside help, Pittsburgh police Commander Eric Baker told City Council members last week. City Council on Tuesday approved agreements...
Allegheny Riverfront Park renovations to boost Pittsburgh’s event capacity
Freshly planted trees and new pavers are easily visible through the chain-link fence that is keeping people out of Downtown Pittsburgh’s Allegheny Riverfront Park while renovations are underway. Work is nearly completed, with a ribbon cutting scheduled for Thursday morning. Riverlife, a nonprofit dedicated to maintaining and activating Pittsburgh’s riverfronts,...
Efforts to clean, beautify Pittsburgh ramp up before 2026 NFL Draft
Sam Williams rolled a yellow garbage can down the sidewalk in Pittsburgh’s Market Square, pausing to grab his broom and sweep up some debris. Then, he reached his gloved hands into a metal trash can, tied off the overflowing bag and replaced it with a new one. Williams is one...
University of Pittsburgh investing $5M in city parks, public safety
The University of Pittsburgh on Monday announced it will invest $5 million in Pittsburgh’s parks, business districts and public safety efforts. The contribution will be spread over the next five years, according to the university. “Since our founding 239 years ago, the success of the city of Pittsburgh and the...
Fort Pitt Museum, Flight 93 National Memorial included on new Highway of Heroes historic trail
History lovers looking for a road trip can trace a new trail across the Keystone State to visit sites representing key moments in American history. The Highway of Heroes trail links six destinations along the historic Lincoln Highway, or Route 30. Stops include Independence National Historic Park in Philadelphia, Valley...
Pool party: A modernized Oliver Bath House delights swimmers
Renee Gielewski has decades of fond memories at Pittsburgh’s century-old Oliver Bath House, interrupted only by its six-year closure for renovations. With the historic swimming pool recently opened once again, the 83-year-old Gielewski is already hard at work making new memories. For the last few weeks since the pool invited...
Pittsburgh’s budget is a mess: What you need to know
Pittsburgh’s $693 million budget is back on the drawing board … again. Earlier this month, Mayor Corey O’Connor flagged serious concerns about the city’s finances. He said this year’s budget — the plan that finances every facet of city operations — faced a shortfall of up to $40 million. Crafting...
Allegheny County Council passes bill to strengthen tenants’ rights
Allegheny County Council on Tuesday approved legislation aimed at protecting tenants’ rights and stopping landlords from retaliating against renters who flag problems. The measure bans landlords from punishing renters who join tenants’ associations, request repairs to ensure housing conditions are safe, file complaints with government agencies, speak with media outlets...
One Pittsburgh councilwoman’s fix for avoiding future budget anguish: Talk early and often
Pittsburgh City Council members blamed their budget-drafting woes on a lack of critical information. The result: a 2026 spending plan crafted by council that the mayor says is underfunded by tens of millions of dollars. Councilwoman Erika Strassburger, who chairs the finance committee, is hoping to avoid repeating that mistake....
Pittsburgh City Council approves plans to create inventory of areas that need to be cleared of snow after storms
A measure aimed at helping Pittsburgh officials identify sidewalk, transit stops, handicap parking spots and other areas that need to be cleared after a snowstorm earned City Council approval Tuesday. The measure, sponsored by Councilwoman Barb Warwick, D-Greenfield, was introduced in the wake of a major snowstorm that dumped about...
Pittsburgh seeks pacts with 18 law enforcement agencies to help with 2026 NFL Draft
Pittsburgh wants to formally partner with 18 outside law enforcement agencies to help provide security during next month’s 2026 NFL Draft, a spectacle expected to draw hundreds of thousands of people to the city. A bill introduced Tuesday to City Council would allow Pittsburgh to enter cooperation agreements with municipal,...
Allegheny County Council trio pushes for regular property reassessments
A bill introduced Tuesday to Allegheny County Council would mandate regular countywide property reassessments. Under the proposed legislation, the county would reassess property values every three years, with the first reassessment mandated in 2028. The measure would ensure everyone pays a fair amount in property taxes and provide predictability for...
