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PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Pittsburgh Public Schools parents seek answers on school closures, student transitions
Parents in Pittsburgh Public Schools remain uncertain about the district’s plan to close and reconfigure schools next year, as officials continue a series of meetings to gather feedback and address families’ concerns. The second of five regional meetings on the district’s Future-Ready Facilities Plan was held Thursday at...
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Lamar Blackwell Pittsburgh Inspires Everyday Leadership Through Consistent Community Service
PITTSBURGH, PA - October 30, 2026 - Lamar Blackwell, a Pittsburgh education executive and community advocate, is encouraging residents across the city to recognize that meaningful change begins with a simple willingness to show up. His message is clear and empowering: making a difference does not require a title, extensive resources, or a prominent platform. It requires participation.
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3-year Tarentum Bridge rehab project pushed to 2028
A three-year construction project for the Tarentum Bridge has been pushed to 2028, giving motorists a year to prep for the inevitable traffic tangles and detours that will accompany the project. The good news is that the bridge deck will be replaced in half-widths so one lane in each direction...
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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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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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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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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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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.
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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...