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winnipegfreepress.comPirates Defeat Cubs 12-1, Extend Chicago Losing Streak to 10 Games
The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Chicago Cubs 12-1 on Tuesday night. The result extended the Cubs' losing streak to 10 games.
New York PostReport Lists 10 Most Affordable U.S. Housing Markets
A report by AmeriSave identifies the ten least expensive large housing markets in the United States as of April 2026. Nine of the markets are in Republican-leaning states. Pittsburgh ranks as the lowest-cost major market.
nypost.comBlue Jays Host Pirates in Sunday Leadoff Game on Peacock
The Toronto Blue Jays and Pittsburgh Pirates meet at Rogers Centre on May 24 at 12:15 p.m. ET. The contest streams exclusively on Peacock.
nypost.comGiants Draft Ohio State Linebacker Arvell Reese Fifth Overall
The New York Giants selected Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese with the fifth overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Reese traveled with his family and mentor Ted Ginn Sr. on a private flight from Pittsburgh to New Jersey after the selection.
newsismybusiness.comAI-Generated Puerto Rico Song Reaches 46,000 TikTok Posts
Bill Stiteler of Pittsburgh posted an AI-generated track titled "The Puerto Rico Song" on TikTok in April. The track has been used in more than 46,000 videos and drawn participation from several recording artists.
nypost.comAaron Rodgers Signs One-Year Deal with Steelers, Says 2026 Will Be Final Season
Aaron Rodgers agreed to a one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday. He stated on Wednesday that the 2026 season will be his last in the NFL.
qz.comGen Z Share of Homebuyers Rises to 4% in 2025, Still Far Below Previous Generations at Same Age
Francisco Vazquez, 27, bought a three-bedroom home in Milwaukee for $220,000 after saving $72,000 in just over two years, including a year living rent-free with his parents. Joanna Belechak, 25, purchased a beige brick townhouse in Pittsburgh more than two years ago with parental…
nationalpost.comPittsburgh Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 12 Years for Supplying Kilogram Quantities of Cocaine
A federal judge sentenced Pittsburgh resident Jamar Brooks to 12 years in prison on May 14 2026 for his role in a cocaine trafficking network. The conviction triggers mandatory supervised release and asset forfeiture that closes one supply channel into western Pennsylvania street…
bbc.co.ukJamaican National Receives 4.5-Year Sentence in U.S. Lottery Scam Targeting Elderly
A federal court in Pittsburgh sentenced 41-year-old Jamaican national Christopher Vassell to 54 months in prison for his role in an international lottery scam that defrauded American victims. The sentence triggers asset forfeiture and restitution requirements while advancing a Ju…
news.google.comSidney Crosby Joins Canada Roster for Men's World Hockey Championships
Hockey Canada announced on May 12, 2026 that Sidney Crosby will represent Canada at the men's world hockey championships in Switzerland. The Pittsburgh Penguins captain's participation marks his fourth appearance in the tournament. Canada opens play against Sweden on Friday.
rediff.comPittsburgh Felon Pleads Guilty to Illegal Firearm Possession
Darnell L. Thompson entered a guilty plea May 12 in the Western District of Pennsylvania to one count of unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon. The conviction carries a statutory maximum of 15 years in prison and triggers mandatory federal sentencin…
foxnews.comAir Force Reserve Command Chief Visits 911th Airlift Wing
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Reserve Command visited Pittsburgh International Airport Air Reserve Station on May 3 2026 to meet more than 100 Steel Airmen and the wing command team. The session surfaces operational challenges facing the Reserve force while highlighting unit…
680news.comCanadian Sentenced to Over 15 Years for Leading Elder Fraud Scheme
A Canadian man received a 190-month prison sentence from a federal court in Pittsburgh for his lead role in an international scheme that defrauded elderly victims of millions. The case advances Justice Department prosecutions of cross-border fraud operations targeting seniors.
jta.orgFour Pittsburgh Men Indicted for Trafficking 10 Kilos of Fentanyl
Federal prosecutors in the Western District of Pennsylvania charged four individuals with conspiracy to distribute cocaine and fentanyl. The indictment targets a network allegedly moving drugs across state lines, potentially removing key suppliers from the local market.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewBroadway Revival of August Wilson's 'Joe Turner's Come and Gone' Opens with Mixed Reviews
The revival of August Wilson's play 'Joe Turner's Come and Gone' opened on Broadway, featuring Taraji P. Henson and Cedric the Entertainer in leading roles. Directed by Debbie Allen, the production set in a 1911 Pittsburgh boarding house received praise for its cast performances…
medium.comEarth Day 2026 Focuses on Individual Actions Amid Air Pollution Concerns
Earth Day 2026, observed on April 22, emphasizes the theme 'Our Power, Our Planet,' highlighting the role of individual and community efforts in environmental protection. Multiple sources reported local events in cities like Pittsburgh, while a new American Lung Association repor…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewPNC CEO Bill Demchak Pledged $5 Million for Pittsburgh's 2022 NFL Draft Bid
Bill Demchak, CEO of PNC Financial Services Group, pledged $5 million in fall 2022 to help bring the NFL draft to Pittsburgh. The commitment came during a meeting organized by Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald and Pittsburgh Steelers President Art Rooney II. The event re…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewPastor Reports Increase in Young Attendees at Pittsburgh Church Following Incident
Pastor Jason Howard of Sanctuary Church in Pittsburgh observed more young people attending services in September 2023. The increase occurred the week after an incident involving Charlie Kirk. Hot Air reported the details of this development.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewBald Eagles Stella and Irvin Hatch Three Eaglets at U.S. Steel Facility Near Pittsburgh
A pair of bald eagles named Stella and Irvin have hatched three eaglets at a nest located at U.S. Steel's Mon Valley Works Irvin Plant in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania. The nest, established in 2021, is viewable via a live camera on pixcams.com. Bald eagles first nested in Pittsburg…