Zero passing yards, one win. Did the Bucs just reinvent the NFL in all the wrong ways? In a downpour against the Atlanta Falcons, Tampa Bay decided throwing was for losers. They were proved right The Guardian - US · Nov 2
Allegheny County is reassessing every property – here’s how your tax bill is calculated now Allegheny County will undergo a countywide reassessment of every property it taxes for the first time since 2012. A county judge ordered the reassessment in August 2026, requiring the work to begin by July 1, 2027, and finish within five years. The Conversation · Oct 30
Nicole Virzi Sentenced to 35 to 80 Years for Killing Friend's Six-Week-Old Baby and Injuring His Twin Nicole Virzi has received a 35-to-80-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to killing six-week-old Leon Katz and injuring his twin brother in Pittsburgh in 2024 International Business Times UK · Oct 29
Rock legend Donnie Iris dies aged 83 as fans pay tribute Pittsburgh rock legend Donnie Iris has died at the age of 83 following a three-year battle with bladder cancer. Iris first achieved major chart success with the Jaggerz, reaching number two on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1970 with “The Rapper”. As the frontman of Donnie Iris and the Cruisers,… The Independent UK · Oct 28
The Pitt warns actors about scam casting calls for season three Season three of the hit medical drama is set to air January 2027 The Independent UK · Oct 27
I composed music about infertility and pregnancy loss, then performed it in a Pittsburgh hospital It turns out you can rent a Steinway piano and have it delivered pretty much anywhere – including the lecture hall of a major working hospital. The Conversation · Oct 26
After surviving cardiac arrest in 2023, Damar Hamlin helped 1,293 people learn CPR in one hour Damar Hamlin set a Guinness World Record by successfully teaching hands-only CPR to 1,293 individuals at Acrisure Stadium. This event, part of a broader initiative in partnership with the American Heart Association, aimed to raise awareness about cardiac emergencies and emphasize the importance of immediate response. Fueled by his personal… The Times of India · Oct 25
Pittsburgh-Area Parents Face Measles Exclusion Rules After Both Allegheny County Cases Link to Eden Christian Academy Both Allegheny County measles cases attend Eden Christian Academy, where 81% of students are vaccinated. Here is what parents need to know now. Medical Daily · Oct 14
A Pittsburgh man bought a $10,000 building and spent decades covering it in murals and found objects; Randyland grew into a local art attraction Randy Gilson purchased a derelict building on Pittsburgh's North Side and created Randyland over thirty years. His efforts involved using discarded materials to enhance the neighborhood's aesthetic. Community involvement in such grassroots art projects improves social capital among residents. The phenomenon reflects a broader trend of citizen-led urban improvements that… The Economic Times · Oct 10
5 Cities That Are Making A Comeback Based On Lower Home Prices Buying a home in America remains expensive, but several cities are giving budget-conscious buyers new reasons to consider relocating. While housing costs remain out of reach for many families, lower home prices and increasing inventory are creating opportunities in some overlooked markets. Everybody Loves Your Money · Oct 9
Does your sleep tracker get it right? A Pittsburgh neuroscientist weighs in On a typical night, I go to bed wearing a tracking watch on one wrist and another type of tracker on the other wrist. Then I compare their sleep findings while I drink my morning coffee. The Conversation · Oct 6
From Super Bowl champ to master architect: Mike Tomlin’s sprawling Minecraft city is magnificent The former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach took 12 years to build a city filled with stadiums, skyscrapers and bespoke homes. It is a marvel The Guardian - US · Oct 1
Can development happen without displacement? Pittsburgh’s Hazelwood neighborhood is a test case Neighborhood investments meant to improve housing and opportunity often spark fears of gentrification and displacement. That worry is playing out in Pittsburgh’s Hazelwood neighborhood, where a stalled Second Avenue housing project sits blocks from the 178-acre Hazelwood Green riverfront development. The Conversation · Oct 1
Biggest ever university donation: Ken Griffin gives $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon, will become member of board of trustees No university in the history of US education has received such a donation until Citadel founder Ken Griffin pledged an unprecedented $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University. Part of the money will go towards making a new campus in Miami where Griffin stays and the rest will be for the… The Times of India · Sep 30
The Guardian - UK · Sep 30 I have a new favourite medical drama – and now I want to have a nasty accident in Pittsburgh The Pitt is on a different level – it’s not so much like watching drama as being in one, writes Adrian Chiles
The Independent UK · Sep 30 Historic $3 billion donation from Citadel founder Ken Griffin to Carnegie Mellon University $1 billion of the donation will go toward CMU’s Pittsburgh campus, with approximately half marked for use by its School of Computer Science
Medical Daily · Sep 30 Allegheny County Has No Resident Measles Cases, but Outbreaks North and East of Pittsburgh Have Schools Preparing Pennsylvania measles cases hit 903 as outbreaks near Pittsburgh prompt school vaccine clinics. What Allegheny County parents should check now.
The Economic Times · Sep 29 Valeria Dukelow began saving her mother’s red poppy seeds in Pittsburgh in the 1960s; more than 50 years later, gardeners were still growing the same family flowers Valeria Dukelow cultivated the Chima Family Heirloom poppy, a warm red flower, in Pittsburgh. The plant has been passed down through generations, originating from seeds sent by Sarah Russ Chima's mother in Romania. Gardening organizations, like Seed Savers Exchange, maintain biodiversity by preserving heirloom seeds. The article emphasizes the importance…
International Business Times UK · Sep 29 Pittsburgh Children's Doctor Stabbed to Death After Suspect Allegedly Attacked Couple in Bed Dr Idris Evans, a paediatric critical care physician at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, was killed in an alleged home stabbing. His wife was critically injured, and a suspect faces charges.
The Times of India · Sep 26 'I am King Tutankhamun': Pittsburgh doctor murder suspect Elijah Hemingway told police he was not a 'physical being' during bizarre Florida incident in past Elijah Hemingway, the 32-year-old man accused of fatally stabbing a Pittsburgh-area doctor inside his home, had previously made bizarre claims during an encounter with police in Florida, including telling officers that he was the reincarnation of ancient Egyptian ruler King Tutankhamun, according to body-camera footage obtained by WPXI and reported…
The Conversation · Sep 25 Mold and heat closed Pittsburgh-area schools – an expert explains the risks to kids For many southwestern Pennsylvania students, this school year has already included days away from the classroom because of the buildings themselves. Mold has closed schools in at least four districts, and early September heat pushed 35 Pittsburgh Public Schools buildings to remote learning.
The Economic Times · Sep 24 Pittsburgh’s Monongahela Incline has carried riders up Mount Washington since 1870 and still operates as part of the city’s regular transit network Monongahela Incline in Pittsburgh is a historic cable car system operating since 1870 and continues to serve commuters. It offers scenic views of the city's skyline while efficiently transporting passengers up Mount Washington. The incline became electric-powered in 1935 and was preserved by remaining a vital part of public transport.…
International Business Times UK · Sep 23 Hilary Duff's Comeback Tour Just Got Bigger: 32 New 2027 Dates Added After Fan Demand Hilary Duff has added 32 dates to her 2027 Lucky Me Tour, including a Pittsburgh performance with Dashboard Confessional, after strong demand for her comeback shows.
The Guardian - US · Sep 18 ‘Clear retribution’: dismay as key Alzheimer’s study cancelled amid Trump attacks on science Participants in Pittsburgh may never learn the results of their cognitive tests – and funding cuts that target ‘DEI’ have the potential to delay vital diagnoses
The Conversation · Sep 17 At an old steel site in Pittsburgh, bacteria evolved to survive – and eat – industrial pollution Across Appalachia and the Rust Belt region, including throughout the city of Pittsburgh, former industrial sites are being transformed into new neighborhoods, research centers and technology hubs.