Mount Washington Transit Tunnel to Close for 8-Month Overhaul
Pittsburgh Regional Transit announced Monday that the Mt. Washington Transit Tunnel will close for approximately eight months beginning Feb. 23, forcing thousands of daily commuters to use alternate routes. The closure, part of a $150 million system-wide upgrade, will allow crews to replace tracks, restore roadways and repair overhead electric lines in the tunnel that…
Pittsburghers Celebrate 2025 with Chilly Traditions
Hundreds of Pittsburghers gathered early on New Year’s Day to take part in the 2025 Polar Plunge, an annual tradition hosted by the Pittsburgh Polar Bear…
Pittsburgh Popcorn Facility Ordered to Close by ACHD
The Pittsburgh Popcorn Company’s food processing facility at 2400 Josephine Street has been ordered to close following a series of food safety violations. The Allegheny County Health Department…
Hard Rock Cafe Pittsburgh to Close After 23 Years
The Hard Rock Cafe in Pittsburgh will close permanently on February 13, 2025, after 23 years of offering music, dining, and entertainment. The establishment, which opened on June…
Pittsburgh Popcorn Company Cited for Food Safety Risks
The Pittsburgh Popcorn company’s kitchen at 2400 Josephine Street was issued a consumer alert by The Allegheny County Health Department after an inspection found numerous food safety violations…
Robotics Network Secures $750K Grant to Train Workforce
Pittsburgh Robotics Network (PRN) and Congressman Chris Deluzio are celebrating a $750,000 grant to expand robotics workforce training. The victory lap comes less than two weeks after PRN’s…
Sly Fox Workers Recover $184K in Unpaid Wages
The U.S. Department of Labor has recovered $184,000 in back wages, damages, and penalties from Sly Fox Brewing Company after an investigation found the company unlawfully withheld tips…