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Striking Post-Gazette workers send company return-to-work offer
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette strikers on Monday offered to return to work — a move that could signal the end of their lengthy strike. The strikers offered to return to work on Nov. 24 at the Post-Gazette’s North Shore office, the Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh said. Their return-to-work offer asked the company...
What you need to know about Pittsburgh International Airport’s new terminal
Pittsburgh International Airport’s new terminal is officially open. The new space was opened up to travelers at 2 a.m., according to Allegheny County Airport Authority CEO Christina Cassotis. The first flight arrived at the new terminal from San Francisco at 5 a.m. and the first departing flight was a Southwest...
Are buy now, pay later options worth it? Western Pa. weighs in
It’s hard to miss the buy now, pay later options becoming more common on the checkout pages of online stores, both large retailers like Amazon and Walmart, and small local businesses. Buy now, pay later is exactly what it sounds like. Similar to layaway programs, buy now, pay later sites...
ESPN’s ‘College GameDay’ brings buzz to Pitt–Notre Dame showdown
The “good times” Pitt fans sing about in the third quarter’s iconic “Sweet Caroline” rendition weren’t so good Saturday. The Pitt-Notre Dame showdown at Acrisure Stadium ended in a lopsided loss for the Panthers, 37-15. What was still good, though, according to fans, were the vibes. Fans packed into Pittsburgh’s...
Formula recalled in Pa. after infant botulism outbreak
Pennsylvania is one of 12 states included in an outbreak of infant botulism — linked to ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula. Parents and caregivers should stop using any ByHeart infant formula products “immediately,” Allegheny County said Friday in an announcement, as all of its products have been recalled. The recall...
Pat McAfee’s plan to stream ESPN’s ‘College GameDay’ no long needed after YouTube TV, Disney reach deal
For the third straight Saturday, ESPN personality and Plum native Pat McAfee planned to livestream ESPN’s “College GameDay” on his personal X account, @PatMcAfeeShow. He’s been offering the alternative feed in previous weekends because of Disney’s dispute with YouTube TV. But Disney and YouTube TV reached a deal Friday evening...
Top 1% pay over a third of Pennsylvania’s personal income taxes
The wealthiest households in Pennsylvania are carrying over a third of the state’s personal income tax burden, according to a new study. The top 1% now pay 35.09% of all personal income taxes collected in the Keystone State, the study by finance company SmartAsset found, which examined the latest IRS...
Clouds could prevent Western Pa. from seeing northern lights
The northern lights are expected to return to the skies over Southwestern Pennsylvania on Wednesday night — but cloudy conditions could block the view. Andrew Kienzle, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Moon, said the aurora borealis is expected to peak between 9 and 11 p.m. Wednesday night....
Appellate court panel sides with striking Post-Gazette workers; PG will appeal decision
A federal appeals court panel on Monday ruled in favor of striking journalists at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, possibly heralding an end to a long and bitter labor dispute that led newspaper staffers to walk the picket line for more than three years. The decision by three judges on the U.S....
So far, so good: Pittsburgh airport running smoothly, for now, as flight cuts take effect
Pittsburgh International Airport appeared to be running normally Friday as the Federal Aviation Administration began curtailing flights across the nation in response to the government shutdown. Jackie Ferguson, a customer assistance representative for American Airlines at the airport, said Pittsburgh might not be directly affected until the end of the...
Snow is ‘right on schedule’ to hit Western Pa.Video
Mother Nature isn’t wasting any time after Halloween — the first snow flurries of the season are expected in Western Pennsylvania next week. Andrew Kienzle, meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Moon, said it looks like rain will turn into snow Sunday night, with the potential to see snow...
Point Park to help Ohio students hit by university program cuts
Students at public universities across Ohio are seeing their majors and programs disappear amid state-mandated restructuring and budget cuts. In response, Point Park University in Pittsburgh is stepping in to help. A new transfer scholarship, the Buckeye Fresh Start Scholarship, will support displaced Ohio students through additional funds and academic...
Giant Eagle doesn’t plan on another penny collection
The turnout was massive, with long lines of customers at Giant Eagle stores across the region carrying containers, boxes and shopping carts full of pennies. But it appears that Saturday was the only event of its kind at the grocery chain — at least for now. Giant Eagle’s double-your-money offer...
Jury to begin deliberations in fatal shooting of honors student outside Pittsburgh restaurant
A jury next week will begin deliberating the fate of a man accused in the 2021 shooting death of a North Hills honors student outside his family’s Strip District restaurant. Closing arguments took place Friday after a weeklong retrial of Howard Hawkins, who is accused of killing Ahmir Tuli, 18,...
American passports decline in global power, now ranked 12th
The United States passport is no longer among the top 10 most powerful passports, according to a group monitoring global travel. It’s now ranked 12th on the Henley Passport Index, which ranks passports based on the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa. American passports allow...
Western Pennsylvania goes batty for Halloween
Homes across Western Pennsylvania are decked out in preparation for Halloween trick-or-treaters Friday night. The most popular decoration in the Keystone State turned out to be bats, according to Google Trends. Colorado was the only other state in the U.S. with bats at the top as well. Americans were expected...
Check out the most popular Halloween candy in each state
With just hours until Halloween, last-minute candy shoppers are stocking up for trick-or-treaters. In Pennsylvania, though, shoppers are likely purchasing Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. Reese’s cups are the most popular Halloween candy in the Keystone State, according to DoorDash. The company analyzed customer candy orders made between Oct. 1 and...
Steelers and lululemon collaborate for NFL gear
Clothes designer lululemon has launched official NFL merchandise, and the Steelers are included in the collaboration. The popular athletic brand added football teams’ logos to some of its most loved items like the Scuba hoodies and joggers. There are six items available in the Steelers collection as of now online,...
Boo! Rain could haunt trick-or-treaters this Halloween in Western Pa.
Rain showers could be the real scare for trick-or-treaters this Halloween in Western Pennsylvania. Shannon Hefferan, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Moon, said the region will see heavy rain leading into the holiday — perhaps more than an inch Thursday. It might not let up. In the...
Sheetz to host Halloween concert at Pittsburgh Brewing Co.
Sheetz is once again hosting a concert in Western Pennsylvania, and this time it’s a Halloween-themed party at Pittsburgh Brewing Co. Located at 150 Ferry St. in East Deer, the Friday concert features the following bands:Boys Like Girls, a rock band formed in MassachusettsFeeble Little Horse, an indie rock band...
Part of Parkway East among Top 10 riskiest roads in major cities
A section of the Parkway East ranks among the riskiest roads in the country, according to Allstate. Allstate analyzed driving behavior across the 50 most populous U.S. cities and identified the 10 riskiest road segments based on rates of hard braking and speeding — two key indicators of aggressive driving....
Sabrina Carpenter brings Short n’ Sweet Tour to Pittsburgh
The Short n’ Sweet Tour is officially in Pittsburgh. Sabrina Carpenter performed her first of two shows in the Steel City on Thursday night at PPG Paints Arena to a crowd dressed in pastels and sparkles. @triblive Sabrina Carpenter is in Pittsburgh for two performances of her Short n’ Sweet...
Average age of first-time mothers rises over 31 at Allegheny Health Network hospitals
People are having children later in life — a trend that’s especially pronounced in Western Pennsylvania. The average age of first-time mothers who gave birth in 2024 at an Allegheny Health Network labor and delivery unit was 31.1 years old — three years higher than the national average, according to...
Webkinz World returns to internet browsers after hiatus
The small, plush Webkinz stuffed animals popularized in the late 2000s are making a comeback — with their virtual world officially back up and running after an a long hiatus. Early access for the browser-based version of Webkinz Classic is now available, according to Webkinz Newz. It can be found...
Louvre museum heist becomes trend, memes on social media platforms
Just days ago, thieves pulled off a stunning heist at the Louvre in Paris, stealing historic jewelry valued at an estimated 88 million euros. The robbery occurred Sunday when hooded assailants broke through a second-floor window using a stolen movers’ lift before making off with jewels from the royal collection,...
