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Jan 08 2026BUSINESS

Pittsburgh's News Landscape Takes a Hit

Pittsburgh is about to lose a major part of its news scene. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the city's biggest newspaper, is shutting down in May. The Block family, who own the paper, say they've lost over $350 million in the last 20 years. They regret the impact but say they're leaving with their head

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Jan 05 2026WEATHER

Pittsburgh's Weather: From Freezing to Melting

Pittsburgh is finally saying goodbye to its deep freeze. After a long stretch of cold weather, temperatures are on the rise. By the end of this week, things could get quite warm, with highs reaching up to 60 degrees. This sudden change is expected to melt the snow that has been piling up. The warm-

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Dec 05 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Pittsburgh's Stars Shine Bright in The Nutcracker

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's "The Nutcracker" is a beloved holiday tradition that has been enchanting audiences since 1969. This year, the show is even more special with a record number of local celebrities joining the cast. Seventeen familiar faces from sports, TV, and politics will make appearances

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Dec 23 2024TECHNOLOGY

Boosting Paper Batteries with Super Chargers

Paper is an eco-friendly choice for many products, but it's not great at storing electrical charges. Think of it like a leaky bucket—the charge just slips away. Scientists have figured out a way to make paper hold onto charge better by adding tiny pockets, or "traps, " for the charge to hide in. The

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Nov 09 2024CRIME

Cracking City Crime with Big Data: A Fresh Look

City safety is super important for planning and growing cities. In the past, we only used basic details about people to study city crimes. This wasn't enough to understand the complex and changing nature of crimes. Today, big data is changing the game. We can gather and mix a lot of detailed info fr

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Oct 29 2024SPORTS

Billy Gardell Rallies Steelers Fans: One Town, One Team

Pittsburgh actor Billy Gardell knows how to spark excitement for a big game. He shared a powerful message for Steelers fans ahead of their Monday Night Football match against the Giants. Growing up in Pittsburgh, Billy recalls how kids would pretend to be their favorite Steelers players while playin

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Oct 21 2024SPORTS

Steelers' New QB Shines: Wilson's Debut Leads to Big Win

Pittsburgh Steelers fans got a treat on Sunday night when Russell Wilson made his debut, throwing for 264 yards and two touchdowns in a 37-15 victory over the New York Jets. This impressive performance set a new record for the most passing yards by a Steelers quarterback in their first game with the

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Oct 16 2024SPORTS

Coach Tomlin Prepares for Wide Receiver Shuffle

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has a new challenge on his hands. After facing the Las Vegas Raiders last week, the Steelers are now gearing up to host the New York Jets. But there's a twist—star wide receiver Davante Adams has switched teams. He was previously on the Raiders but was trad

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