Here’s Where Pittsburgh Airport Ranks Among the Most Stressful U.S. Airports
Finch Walker and USA TODAY NETWORK on October 7, 2026
A study of 55 major airports used flight disruption data and driving times; Pittsburgh landed at No. 16, while Dallas-Fort Worth topped the stress list.
COVID Cases Are on the Rise in Pennsylvania. Here’s What Data Shows
Janet Loehrke, Finch Walker and USA TODAY NETWORK on September 30, 2026
Wastewater readings in Pennsylvania reached 2.6 times baseline, and the FDA says some people need as many as three at-home tests spaced 48 hours apart.
Top US Viewing Spot for Fall Colors Only 1 Hour Away From Pittsburgh
Finch Walker and USA TODAY NETWORK on September 29, 2026
Two scenic loops weave through three Pennsylvania counties, and state officials begin weekly foliage updates Oct. 1 as fall colors approach their mid-October peak.
Pennsylvania Women Scammed by Fake Steelers Player
Finch Walker and USA TODAY NETWORK on September 23, 2026
The impersonator used financial transactions to take about $1,000 from a 20-year-old and a 50-year-old woman in Washington County.
PA Measles Cases Near 500 With 2 Deaths, and These Areas Have the Most
Finch Walker and USA TODAY NETWORK on August 28, 2026
Pennsylvania’s outbreak includes 83 hospitalizations and two deaths, while health officials warn that case counts may lag behind reality
What Pennsylvania Measles Deaths Mean for Pittsburgh as School Starts
Finch Walker and USA TODAY NETWORK on August 25, 2026
Pennsylvania reported 393 measles cases this year, including 86 in one week, while officials urged exposed residents to watch for symptoms and seek care
Department of Justice Stops Pursuit of Trans Youth Records at UPMC
Finch Walker and USA TODAY NETWORK on August 13, 2026
A federal judge had blocked the subpoena, and the agency’s withdrawal means families’ private medical information will not be turned over in this case
Cyclosporiasis Cases Climb in Pittsburgh as Outbreak Surges around US
Finch Walker and USA TODAY NETWORK on July 30, 2026
The CDC now counts more than 6,700 confirmed cases nationwide, and Pittsburgh alone has logged dozens more tied to recalled iceberg lettuce.
West Nile Virus Found in Pittsburgh. Is Mosquito-Borne Illness Common?
Finch Walker and USA TODAY NETWORK on July 21, 2026
Allegheny County has confirmed Pennsylvania’s only case this year, prompting evening pesticide spraying across six neighborhoods this week.
What to Know About Cyclosporiasis Cases, Prevention in Pittsburgh Area
Finch Walker, Chad Murphy and USA TODAY NETWORK on July 16, 2026
Michigan now reports over 3,700 cyclosporiasis cases, more than double the CDC’s national total, as a Pittsburgh patient lands in the hospital.
Some PA Social Security Recipients Get 2 Payments in July, None in August
Alex Perry, Fernando Cervantes Jr., Finch Walker and USA TODAY NETWORK on July 16, 2026
A calendar quirk sends August’s SSI check out early in July, leaving recipients with two payments this month and none until September.
Pennsylvania Explosive Diarrhea Outbreak: Case Numbers, Prevention Tips
Chad Murphy, Finch Walker and USA TODAY NETWORK on July 14, 2026
Pennsylvania’s case count remains below its historical average even as Michigan’s outbreak swells past 2,600 infections in a single weekend.
Pittsburgh One of the Best Cities for Young Homebuyers, Study Finds
Finch Walker and USA TODAY NETWORK on July 9, 2026
A new ranking puts the Steel City’s home-price-to-income ratio as the most favorable in the nation for buyers under 35.
Pittsburgh Workers Charged with Food Stamp Fraud in Nationwide DOJ Crackdown
Finch Walker and USA TODAY NETWORK on July 7, 2026
Two convenience store workers allegedly swapped over $550,000 in SNAP benefits for cash as part of a $6.5 billion national fraud sweep.
What Income Do You Need to Be Middle Class in Pittsburgh and Pennsylvania?
Finch Walker and USA TODAY NETWORK on June 11, 2026
Pittsburgh ranks 74th out of 100 large U.S. cities for middle-class income — meaning residents need far less than workers in coastal metros to qualify.
UPMC Laying Off 200 Employees, 300 Open Positions. What We Know
Finch Walker and USA TODAY NETWORK on June 10, 2026
The largest nongovernment employer in Pennsylvania is cutting 500 positions — mostly non-clinical — despite a $286 million operating income turnaround in 2025.
Why Pittsburgh Ranks Among Top Cities for Retirees
Finch Walker and USA TODAY NETWORK on June 10, 2026
Pittsburgh’s home values average nearly $130,000 below the national average and healthcare costs run 5% cheaper — here’s what makes the Steel City a standout retirement destination.
Some Flights to LA out of Pittsburgh Suspended
Finch Walker and USA TODAY NETWORK on June 3, 2026
American Airlines is cutting its Pittsburgh-to-L.A. route for two months as war-driven fuel costs force route adjustments nationwide.
Pittsburgh Gas Prices Among Highest in State Ahead of Memorial Day
Finch Walker, Chad Murphy and USA TODAY NETWORK on May 22, 2026
The national average just hit $4.56 a gallon — $1.38 more than last year — and 39 million drivers hitting the road this holiday weekend could push prices even higher.
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