The Latest Breaking News from Pittsburgh

NFL draft 2026: Rams make shock pick of QB Ty Simpson at No 13 as Mendoza goes No 1 – as it happened

There were no surprises as the Raiders picked Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza No 1 overall, but there were several intriguing moves down the board

The Guardian - US · Apr 23

I just watched ‘Hall of Fame High’ before the 2026 NFL Draft — and this Pittsburgh story stuck with me

'Hall of Fame High' is a documentary from Dick’s Sporting Goods’ in-house production studio, Cookie Jar & A Dream, about Aliquippa High School in western Pennsylvania, an unassuming program with an outsized impact on the NFL.

Tom’s Guide · Apr 23

‘It’s like Christmas’: How the NFL Draft became its most exciting and crucial day of the year

The first of three engrossing days in Pittsburgh will set up each NFL team for success or failure in the coming months

The Independent UK · Apr 23

Facing the death of its dominant newspaper, Pittsburgh media has surprising turnaround

Things looked bleak for media in Pittsburgh until a stunning turnaround

The Independent UK · Apr 21

After facing the death of its dominant newspaper, Pittsburgh's media has a surprising turnaround

Things looked bleak for media in Pittsburgh until a stunning turnaround

The Independent UK · Apr 21

‘Possible security issue’: United Airlines flight diverted, passengers evacuated via emergency slides in Pittsburgh - watch

A United Airlines flight from Chicago to New York made an emergency landing in Pittsburgh due to a 'beeping noise' onboard, initially feared to be a bomb threat. Passengers were evacuated via emergency slides. Following a thorough sweep by the FBI and bomb squad, no explosives were found, and the…

The Times of India · Apr 19

United plane makes emergency landing in Pittsburgh over ‘possible security issue’

Passengers on flight from Chicago to New York exited via slides as FBI, bomb technicians and K-9 unit responded

The Guardian - US · Apr 18

MLB Power Rankings: Pirates Soar With Surprising Division Lead

Pittsburgh has recovered from Paul Skenes’s Opening Day disappointment. That’s far from the only notable development of the season’s first three weeks.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 16

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette saved from closure by Maryland non-profit

The buyer is the Venetoulis Institute for Local Journalism, the parent company of the nonprofit Baltimore Banner

The Guardian - US · Apr 14

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette announces it has found a buyer to keep the newspaper open

Owners of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette said they have found a buyer who had agreed to keep the newspaper open, less than a month before it was due to shut down

The Independent UK · Apr 14