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The Pittsburgh region’s elderly population is projected to spike. Pa.’s senators say they’re concerned.

The number of people 85 and older in the Pittsburgh region is projected to jump 62% by 2050, while the number of people available to care for them will shrink, according to a University of Pittsburgh study released this week. Pennsylvania’s increasingly aging population has left the state’s two U.S....

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Where to vote in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County on Election Day

As Election Day approaches, time is running out for you to make a plan to vote in Allegheny County. If you have a mail-in or absentee ballot, there are numerous locations where you can return your ballot over the weekend before the 2026 midterms . And if you're voting in person, you'll want to find out where you're polling location is, ensure you're registered to vote and double check if you'll need to bring ID with you. Here's what to know. Ballot return locations in Allegheny County These ballot return sites will open on Friday, Oct. 30 and remain open through Election Day. Hours vary by day and can be viewed at Allegheny County's website. You can drop off your mail-in or absentee ballot at these locations: Allegheny County Emergency Services Building Avalon Public Library Boyce Park Four Seasons Lodge Carnegie Library Lawrenceville Carnegie Library Squirrel Hill CCAC Center for Education, Innovation and Training CCAC Homewood-Brushton Center Community Library of Allegheny Valley Dormont Pool Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank North Park Ice Rink South Park Ice Rink Additionally, the County Office Building is already open for ballot returns, and it will remain open every day through Election Day. Check Allegheny County's

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Pittsburgh approves 2 zoning reforms to support housing, business districts

Two new bills are designed to make it easier to build homes in the City of Pittsburgh.

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Liberty Tunnel Overnight Maintenance Work Next Week in Pittsburgh

These restrictions are being coordinated with the inbound Liberty Tunnel closures expected next Monday and Thursday nights. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is announcing a single-lane restriction in the inbound (northbound) Liberty Tunnel in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County will occur next Tuesday and Wednesday nights, November 3-4 weather permitting.

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Schools welcome statewide cellphone ban

How much school districts will have to do to comply with a statewide ban on student cellphone use next year appears to depend largely on whether they already regulate the devices. The law, signed by Gov. Josh Shapiro on Monday, prohibits students from using mobile devices on school grounds throughout...

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USA TODAY

Pittsburgh's Wabash Tunnel will permanently close Dec. 1

Pittsburgh Regional Transit will permanently close the Wabash Tunnel to traffic on Dec. 1 after its board voted to approve the closure. The decision follows an evaluation of the tunnel's condition, safety and long-term viability, according to a community announcement. Keeping the tunnel open would require an estimated $43 million in rehabilitation. PRT has said the tunnel now primarily carries private vehicles rather than public transit. About 1,500 vehicles use it each day, and PRT no longer provides scheduled transit service through the tunnel. “The Wabash Tunnel has a long history in Pittsburgh, but today it primarily serves private vehicle traffic rather than public transit,” PRT CEO Katharine Kelleman said. “With an estimated $43 million needed to rehabilitate the tunnel, we have a responsibility to focus our limited resources on the infrastructure that is most critical to delivering safe, reliable transit service.” Why PRT is closing the Wabash Tunnel Although the overall tunnel structure remains in fair condition, its lighting, ventilation and electrical systems are in poor to critical condition and have exceeded their useful life. Significant rehabilitation would be required to keep the tunnel open and bring those systems up to current safety standards. The closure will not affect

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Pittsburgh area sheds 1,600 jobs in September as losses in some sectors offset gains in others

The monthly U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics⁠ jobs report shows that Pennsylvania and the Pittsburgh area saw a job decline in September.

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Route 2085 Birmingham Bridge Washing Activities Begin in Pittsburgh

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is announcing bridge washing activities on the Birmingham Bridge which carries Route 2085 over the Monongahela River in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, will begin today, October 29. There will be alternating lane and shoulder restrictions in both directions of the Birmingham Bridge...

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Dozens rally in Springdale as county officials flag 97 concerns with data center proposal

Dozens of people rallied outside Springdale’s borough building Wednesday, urging Allegheny County to deny a land development application for a proposed data center at the former Cheswick Power Plant site.

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Inbound Liberty Tunnel Overnight Closures Next Week in Pittsburgh

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is announcing the closure of the inbound Liberty Tunnel (Route 3069) in the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, will occur Monday and Thursday nights, November 2 and 5 weather permitting. The inbound (northbound) Liberty Tunnel will close to traffic from 8:00 PM to 5:00...

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Legislators hear about fire, EMS challenges faced by local agencies

State legislators got a firsthand look at the challenges facing local emergency service providers during a hearing this month in Murrysville, as one legislator’s bill to help meet those challenges has been stuck in a House committee for more than year. “I can talk for hours on end about...

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Pittsburgh’s November Cultural Calendar: Black Music, Art, History and Performance Take Center Stage

PITTSBURGH — November is shaping up to be an exceptional month for Black arts and culture in Pittsburgh. From internationally acclaimed musicians and celebrated local artists to independent film, fashion, theater and exhibitions exploring the African American experience, the city’s cultural calendar offers something for nearly every interest.

Burlington County Times

Brickworks plans 320 homes in Pittsburgh Strip District

McCaffery has broken ground on Brickworks, a $100 million residential project planned for a 3.5-acre site in Pittsburgh’s Strip District. The project calls for 260 luxury rental apartments and 60 for-sale townhomes and condominiums across 300,000 square feet, according to a community announcement. McCaffery purchased the vacant site in...

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Candy Routes- Best Areas East of Pittsburgh

There are many ways to spend Halloween, from spending time with friends and loved ones, to partying the night away, but only one is acceptable for children: Donning a costume and plundering your neighborhood for candy. However, there is only so much time in the night, and sugar and chocolate...

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Philadelphia Inquirer Recognizes Payday Coverage of Brazilian Election

Payday may be a small crowdfunded publication from Pittsburgh, but many influential people read us and shape their coverage at much larger outlets. Not only did Brasília's largest newspaper cite Payday's investigative work, but also the largest newspaper in my state, The Philadelphia Inquirer, cited Payday's coverage. This week,...

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Hearing set on zoning at former state prison site in Hempfield

A public hearing is being scheduled for Dec. 16 at 6 p.m. to address proposed rezoning of the former SCI Greensburg site. Solicitor Scott Avolio said changing the zoning would make the property more marketable. “The idea is to move that property to a light industrial from its current zoning...

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Health network adding helicopter in rapid Pennsylvania expansion

WESTMORELAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) -- Not long after they acquired five Pennsylvania hospitals, a health system will soon launch an air medical helicopter in the Keystone State. WVU Health System recently acquired the five western Pennsylvania hospitals of the Independence Health System, including Westmoreland Hospital. Now, they plan to base...

Westmoreland County, PA · 13d

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Abers Creek Road in Monroeville Reopens to Traffic

PITTSBURGH – The Department of Public Works announced today that Abers Creek Road near Cavitt Road in Monroeville has reopened to traffic. The closure, which began on October 8, 2026, was required for beam and barrier repairs to Abers Creek Bridge No. 3. Pugliano Construction of Plum was the...

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Daily News Briefs: Thursday, October 29, 2026

This is a Subscribers-Only area. If you are a subscriber, please login. If not... Pennsylvania Turnpike Completes Expressway Extension Outside Pittsburgh. Sections 53A1 and 53A2 of the Mon/Fayette Expressway will open just south of Pittsburgh on November 20, according to a Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) news release. The opening will extend the current 54-mile facility five miles north as part of the Mon/Fayette PA Route 51 to I-376 Project.

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