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Tar Heels Tap Subway Rats Energy to Down Pitt 79-65
sports13 days ago

Tar Heels Tap Subway Rats Energy to Down Pitt 79-65

Without Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar, UNC beat Pittsburgh 79-65, embracing a relentless team effort sparked by the 'subway rats' mindset; they jumped out 18-8, thrived in transition with 18 assists, and saw Jarin Stevenson (19 points) and Zayden High (career-high in points/rebounds) lead the way as the Tar Heels displayed depth and cohesion.

sports29 days ago

Steelers Hire Homegrown Mike McCarthy, Recalling Pickett Draft Echoes

The Pittsburgh Steelers named Mike McCarthy, a Pittsburgh native, as their new head coach, a hiring that has sparked mixed reactions and brought back memories of the 2022 Kenny Pickett draft. Analysts note McCarthy’s NFL success and quarterback-development track record, but some worry the move echoes a hometown-pitch that previously delayed finding the team’s next franchise quarterback until it’s proven on the field.

Pittsburgh Area Sees Double-Digit Snowfall as Winter Storm Lingers
weather1 month ago

Pittsburgh Area Sees Double-Digit Snowfall as Winter Storm Lingers

A historic winter storm blankets the Pittsburgh area with heavy snowfall, with Pittsburgh at about 10.2 inches as of Sunday afternoon and several nearby counties reporting 12–15 inches; some areas could reach up to 16 inches as the system continues through Sunday night into Monday, according to updates from the National Weather Service and the KDKA Weather Team.

Wolfpack Edge Pitt on the Road, Wade: No Apologies for Winning
sports1 month ago

Wolfpack Edge Pitt on the Road, Wade: No Apologies for Winning

NC State survived a slow start to beat Pittsburgh 81-72 on the road, aided by 10 steals, timely shooting from Paul McNeil, and a 20-point, 9-assist game from Quadir. The Wolfpack committed only eight turnovers, despite Pitt’s 26 offensive rebounds, and Coach Will Wade praised the team’s adaptability as they prep for Syracuse, noting the need to fix guard rebounding after Darrion’s foul trouble.

Pittsburgh Braces for Heavy Snow: Foot-Plus Totals Possible North of City
weather1 month ago

Pittsburgh Braces for Heavy Snow: Foot-Plus Totals Possible North of City

A major winter storm is moving into the Pittsburgh area, with light snow starting around midnight and heavier snowfall likely by Sunday morning. Snowfall rates could reach 1–2 inches per hour, making travel dangerous or impassable, especially Sunday. North of the city totals could exceed a foot, while areas south may see sleet or a mix with freezing rain before tapering Sunday night into Monday; temperatures will plunge below zero Monday night.

Pittsburgh Braces for Possible Heavy Snow This Weekend
weather1 month ago

Pittsburgh Braces for Possible Heavy Snow This Weekend

A winter storm is forecast to hit the Pittsburgh area this weekend, with likely snowfall of 6 to 12 inches (and potential higher totals). A winter storm watch is in effect through Monday. Snow is expected to begin Saturday evening, with the heaviest rates Sunday morning into Sunday night, and lingering snow and gusty winds into Monday. An arctic front will bring subzero to near-zero temperatures and dangerous wind chills, threatening travel plans and possibly power outages.

Pittsburgh braces for 8–12 inches as weekend snowstorm bears down
weather1 month ago

Pittsburgh braces for 8–12 inches as weekend snowstorm bears down

Forecasters with the National Weather Service project 8–12 inches of snow across southwest Pennsylvania, including the Pittsburgh metro, this weekend, with a Winter Storm Watch in effect Saturday evening through Monday afternoon as two low-pressure systems track along the Atlantic coast; earlier estimates of 16–19 inches have narrowed. Expect bitter cold with wind chills around -10 to -15 F, so travelers should stock emergency supplies and plan ahead for travel, as a Winter Storm Warning could be issued if forecasts firm up.

Pittsburgh Prepares for Weekend Snow With 6–10-Inch Totals Possible
weather1 month ago

Pittsburgh Prepares for Weekend Snow With 6–10-Inch Totals Possible

A Winter Storm Watch is in effect 7 p.m. Saturday to 2 p.m. Monday as a weekend system brings steady snow to the Pittsburgh region, with 6–10 inches likely for much of the area and heavier banding southeast of the city that could push totals into double digits. The event is long in duration, potentially impacting travel Sunday into Monday, and it will be very cold afterward with teens and wind chills in the single digits or below zero; a mix of sleet or freezing rain is possible southeast toward the Mason-Dixon line, but the primary impact remains snow.

Pittsburgh Musicians Remember Bob Weir and the Grateful Dead's Enduring Spark
obituaries1 month ago

Pittsburgh Musicians Remember Bob Weir and the Grateful Dead's Enduring Spark

Bob Weir, Grateful Dead co‑founder, died at 78, and Pittsburgh musicians recall his decades of touring and his impact as guitarist and songwriter. Weir played 18 Pittsburgh shows from 1969 to 1995, helped shape the Dead’s enduring legacy, and continued performing with post‑Dead projects like Dead & Company alongside John Mayer. Local tributes—from theCAUSE and Fungus to the Thunderbird’s Dead of Winter—celebrate his energy, tenacity and lifelong commitment to music over mourning.

'Mayor of Kingstown' to Conclude with Fifth and Final Season
entertainment1 month ago

'Mayor of Kingstown' to Conclude with Fifth and Final Season

'Mayor of Kingstown' is returning to Pittsburgh to film its fifth and final season, with production expected to boost the local economy. The series, starring Jeremy Renner and Edie Falco, focuses on the McLusky family in a town where incarceration is the main industry, tackling themes like systemic racism and corruption. The new season will consist of eight episodes, but no release date has been announced.