Review: Kane Brown turns the closing of the NFL Draft into a triumphant party
At just after 7 p.m. on Saturday, the event that Pittsburgh spent years anticipating came to an end when the final pick of the 2026 NFL Draft was announced. Three days of excitement, fun and Pittsburgh pride were in the books as the torch — or, rather, football — was...
Editorial: Sen. Fetterman pushes for SNAP chicken change
Chickens are not inherently political, but they can be dragged into politics clucking and crowing. French King Henry IV is believed to be the first to wish “a chicken in every pot” for his people in the 1500s. It was picked up again in the 1920s when Republicans promised the...
Photos: Scenes from the final day of the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh
Football fans came out to Point State Park and Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, April 25, 2026, to experience the last day of the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh....
Photos: Rainy start to the final day of the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh
NFL fans start arriving to the front of the draft stage as rain hits the region on Saturday, April 25, 2026 on the North Shore....
Philadelphia museum brings Rocky statue inside after decades of tension
PHILADELPHIA — Every day, visitors from around the world make their way to the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art — not necessarily for the galleries inside, but for a statue of a fictional boxer from South Philadelphia. The bronze figure of Rocky Balboa — arms raised in victory,...
Tick season seems to be off to a fast start, and some experts worry about future illnesses
NEW YORK — Tick season seems to be off to a fast start, with an unusually high number of bites already reported across the country. Some U.S. doctors are worried about the potential for a bad year for tick-borne diseases. “If you have a lot of exposures, there will probably...
Day 3 of the NFL Draft: What to expect
On the final day of the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, what’s on tap? Players expected to make an appearance include Ryan Shazier, James Harrison, Joey Porter Jr., Lynn Swann, Heath Miller, Damar Hamlin, Jack Sawyer, Troy Fautanu, Roosevelt Nix, Vince Williams and Jaylen Warren. Already, hundreds of thousands of fans...
Meet the artists behind this season’s Pittsburgh Penguins community gamesVideo
This week may have been all about football in Southwestern Pennsylvania, but the first round of the NHL Playoffs have also been ruling the thoughts of hockey fans who love their hometown team. And the Pittsburgh Penguins love their city back, which is why the team holds a number of...
Western PA experts offer what to serve at your Kentucky Derby party
The Kentucky Derby may be nicknamed “the most exciting two minutes in sports,” but hopefully your Derby party will last significantly longer than 120 seconds. This year will be the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby, which takes place at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. The race takes place May...
Photos: Scenes from the 2nd night of the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh
Fans capture the moment the Steelers select Germie Bernard with their second pick during night two of the 2026 NFL Draft on Friday, April 24, 2026, outside Acrisure Stadium. And earlier in the night Steelers first round draft pick Max Iheanachor joined Wiz Khalifa and Bret Michaels on stage during...
Review: Bret Michaels and Wiz Khalifa show their city some love at the 2nd night of the NFL Draft
As Bret Michaels said onstage Friday evening, the NFL Draft brings all football fans together as one big family. But night two of the three-day event opened with some decidedly Pittsburgh flavor, with a performance from hometown heroes Bret Michaels and Wiz Khalifa. Right on time at 5:15 p.m. Friday,...
B Marshall’s Draft Bash sees minority-business owners soldier through permitting issues
In the shadow of a behemoth commercial event raking in millions while christening new millionaires from a grand stage, on Friday afternoon, a group of 40 minority business owners was just looking to make ends meet in a relatively empty nearby North Side park. The picturesque scene at day two...
North Siders, Perry alumni to announce 224th pick in NFL Draft
Many people attending the NFL Draft this week in Pittsburgh came from all over the country. For some, it was their first time visiting the city. But the festivities were just down the road for Andrew Knight and Stalea Chapman, both of Pittsburgh’s North Side. Knight, a teacher at Pittsburgh...
Photos: Fans return to North Shore, Point State Park for Day 2
Who’s ready for Day 2 of the NFL Draft? Fans began lining up hours before the NFL Draft gates opened at Point State Park, with some arriving as early as 8 a.m....
NFL Draft Day 2: What you need to know
Another day, another dose of the draft. Gates open at noon. Fans can participate in various fan experiences in the hours leading up to the second and third rounds of the draft, with selections starting at 7 p.m. Various players — including Damar Hamlin, James Conner, Levon Kirkland, Willie Parker,...
Silo turned into an Airbnb stop on the Sewickley House Tour
Jennifer DeSalvo wanted to create a space that was unique and that also honored the history of the former farm she owns. So, she purchased a silo. “One of my favorite parts of the property is the woods surrounding it,” DeSalvo said. “The silo becomes one with its surroundings.” The...
‘2 ways of calculating’: Trump defends his mathematically impossible calculations on drug prices
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump, who helped push the term “fake news” into the mainstream, now seems to have a new favorite subject: fake math. During a Thursday event announcing a deal with drugmaker Regeneron to lower the cost of its pharmaceutical products, Trump defended his past claims that prices...
Here are 5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: April 24-26
The time has come for football madness in Southwestern Pennsylvania. But if you aren’t looking to make the trek to the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, you can still take advantage of a beautiful April weekend. Here are some things to do. Scott Blasey at Live Casino Fans of local favorites...
Photos: Check out the scene in the NFL Draft theater on the 1st night of the draft
Fans were dressed up to show support for their team ahead of the start of the NFL Draft in front of Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh on Thursday....
NFL Draft’s Pittsburgh food vendors proud to be ‘local 1st’
Pittsburgh fans perusing the food options at the NFL Draft Experience might recognize a few restaurant names. Six local eateries are serving concessions at Point State Park through Saturday, and five more make up a Taste of Pittsburgh concessions area on the North Shore — offering food ranging from pizza...
Video: Colts cheerleaders take Pittsburghese quizVideo
With so many fans visiting Pittsburgh for the NFL Draft Experience, digital producer Zac Gibson set out to talk to people new to the city and see just how much they would do on a Yinzer quiz. Zac met up with four cheerleaders from the Indianapolis Colts. He asked them...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: April 24-26
Most Pittsburghers will fall into one of two camps this weekend: those excited to attend the NFL Draft and those on “snowstorm protocol,” staying home with lots of snacks. But never fear — there is a happy medium. Here are some events to check out if you don’t want to...
Photos: Fans arrive on North Shore as NFL Draft clock hits zero
Are you ready for some football? The 2026 NFL Draft, a much-anticipated three-day event, begins in Downtown Pittsburgh and on the North Shore....
Rapper Nelly headlines Draft Opening Night Party with concert at Plaza at North Shore
After years of preparation, it’s finally time for the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. As spectators poured into the city Wednesday night, the best destination to get hyped up was The Plaza at North Shore, where the official Opening Night Party packed the new venue. Headlining the celebration was rapper Nelly,...
Editorial: Welcome to Pittsburgh
There is a moment in “The Wizard of Oz” when Dorothy opens the door of her uprooted Kansas cottage and steps from black and white into the glorious technicolor of a new world. Thousands of football fans are about to experience that as they emerge from a dark tunnel into...
