Pittsburgh
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As NFL Draft nears, volunteers sought in the city. What they’ll do
Pittsburgh area organizations are combining their talents to help the city put its best foot forward before an estimated 500,000 visitors or more come on April 23-25 for the 2026 NFL Draft.
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Pennsylvania gas prices climb to highest level since 2023
The average price for a gallon of gas in Pennsylvania hit $3.82 on Thursday, a spike of 70 cents since the war with Iran began on Feb. 28.
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Your weekly guide to taking action in Pennsylvania (March 20 – 26)
A weekly roundup of Pennsylvania political events, protests, advocacy opportunities, and ways to take action statewide–Friday, March 20 through Thursday, March 26.
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ICE left a Haitian immigrant on Pittsburgh’s streets. She died soon after
Daphy Michel’s death after being released by ICE has left more questions than answers, but her treatment has become common for immigrants released by federal officials.
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Pennsylvania’s billionaire class continues to grow
A Republican mega-donor with ties to Trump and TikTok, a candy bar and pet food heiress, the owner of 84 Lumber, and the primary owners of two Philly sports teams are among the Pennsylvania billionaires on Forbes’ annual list of the world’s richest people. The richest people on the planet keep getting richer. And Pennsylvania’s…
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Spring events in Pennsylvania that are worth traveling to
Celebrate spring in Pennsylvania with festivals, wildflowers, sports, and one-of-a-kind local events.
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Head priest of Episcopal Church in Pittsburgh accused of stealing baseball cards from Walmart
The Very Rev. Aidan Smith was arrested Feb. 27 by police just after leaving the Walmart in Economy Borough, just outside Pittsburgh, with 27 packs of baseball cards concealed under his clothing and in a cardboard box, according to court records.
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Your weekly guide to taking action in Pennsylvania (Mar. 13 – Mar. 19)
A weekly roundup of Pennsylvania political events, advocacy opportunities, and ways to take action statewide: Friday, March 13 through Thursday, March 19.
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Pennsylvanians feeling pain at the pump as gas prices continue to rise
The average price for a gallon of gas in Pennsylvania has jumped 16% since the US and Israel launched attacks on Iran Feb. 28., disrupting the transport of oil from the region.
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Climate change behind longer allergy season in many parts of Pennsylvania
Climate change is contributing to warming trends that lead to earlier, longer, and worse allergy seasons in cities like Philadelphia, where the allergy season is five weeks longer than it was in the early 1970s.
