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Pittsburgh wants to tax skill games – but the real question is whether to limit them

Anyone who has bought gas or a lottery ticket in Pennsylvania lately has probably seen one: a glowing machine in the corner that promises cash payouts.

The Conversation · Jul 17

Pittsburgh’s new romance bookstores sell more than happily-ever-afters

“I’m looking for a book where …” has become a defining phrase of BookTok, TikTok’s massive community of readers and book influencers.

The Conversation · Jul 10

200 years after his birth, controversial composer Stephen Foster still sings to America’s contradictions

The 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence happens to also coincide with the 200th birthday of composer Stephen Collins Foster.

The Conversation · Jul 1

Most Pittsburgh-area communities are losing residents – here’s why that might be OK

Few city planning concepts are as sacrosanct as the idea that growth is good and decline is bad.

The Conversation · Jun 12

The Pirates’ ‘Gas Company’ Is the Hardest-Throwing Pitching Staff Ever

Pitchers who throw 100 mph have tripled over the last seven years in the majors. Pittsburgh has gathered the most impressive collection of flamethrowers.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 10

Pittsburgh mayor hits back at Morgan Wallen’s claim he spoke to city officials before concert cancelation

Mayor Corey O’Connor claims Wallen did not contact his administration before canceling his concert

The Independent UK · Jun 9

'I Did the Best I Could': Morgan Wallen Responds to Fury Over Last-Minute Pittsburgh Cancellation

Morgan Wallen has responded to criticism after cancelling his Pittsburgh show hours before it was due to start, calling the backlash 'a lot of nonsense' and saying he 'did the best I could', with fans divided over his explanation.

International Business Times UK · Jun 7

Why Did Morgan Wallen Cancel His Saturday Concert at Pittsburgh Acrisure Stadium?

Morgan Wallen cancelled his Pittsburgh concert due to severe weather warnings, sparking fan outrage as skies appeared clear. The decision highlights tensions between safety protocols and fan expectations.

International Business Times UK · Jun 7

Morgan Wallen claps back at ‘nonsense’ rumors after Pittsburgh concert cancelation

Wallen announced the cancelation of his Saturday night concert in Pittsburgh due to predicted weather conditions

The Independent UK · Jun 7

Morgan Wallen forced to cancel Pittsburgh concert

Wallen played a sold out show in the city Friday night

The Independent UK · Jun 6