Friday, November 6, 2026
Pittsburgh
Health ·
Allegheny County officials are urging Medicaid recipients to take steps to make sure they do not lose coverage ahead of major changes taking effect Jan. 1.
Read at WESA (Pittsburgh's NPR News Station)
Culture & Events ·
The city said Liberty Avenue will close starting at 8:30 a.m. ahead of the Veterans Day parade, scheduled for Nov. 7 at 10:30 a.m.
Read at KDKA CBS News Pittsburgh
Schools ·
Residents voiced concerns at an Election Day town hall on West Mifflin's school restructuring. Superintendent Jeffery Soles said no final decision was made.
Read at Mon Valley Independent
Health ·
Pittsburgh doctors discuss the viruses circulating this fall.
Read at TribLive (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Health ·
AHN Wexford Hospital and the McCandless-Franklin Park Ambulance Authority are building an EMS Training and Resource Center at the hospital, which received $1 million.
Read at TribLive (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Health ·
The Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation will deliver financial relief to about 400 local veterans, funded by a 50/50 raffle at PPG Paints Arena.
Read at WPXI Channel 11 (NBC)
Around Town ·
In a PublicSource Q&A, Congresswoman Summer Lee said she wants to send President Donald Trump "all of our top priorities."
Read at PublicSource
Culture & Events ·
Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership officials unveiled plans for the city's 2026 holiday season at a Nov. 5 press conference.
Read at Pittsburgh Magazine
Culture & Events ·
The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership announced plans for the 65th Highmark Light Up Night on Saturday, Nov. 21, starting with a tree lighting at the City-County Building.
Read at KDKA CBS News Pittsburgh
Sports ·
Serra Catholic lost to Eden Christian in the WPIAL Class 1A volleyball title match on Thursday.
Read at Mon Valley Independent
Sports ·
Steelers rookie Eli Heidenreich is one of 12 NFL players wearing a military helmet decal in the league's Salute to Service program.
Read at WPXI Channel 11 (NBC)
Culture & Events ·
This week includes updates on Wigle Whiskey, Yinz Coffee, Sheetz, Jeni's, DiAnoia's Eatery, The Drafting Room, and more Pittsburgh food news.
Read at Pittsburgh City Paper
Culture & Events ·
Billy Porter's new Audacity Project aims to build a pipeline for Pittsburgh youth in film and TV, project coordinator Gregory Lewis said.
Read at NEXTpittsburgh
Culture & Events ·
Thu., Nov. 5 MUSIC • HIGHLAND PARKRock ‘n’ Roar: Autumn Nights. 6:30-10 p.m.
Read at Pittsburgh City Paper
Culture & Events ·
Don’t miss PGH Vintage Mixer’s annual fair. Taking place at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center Nov. 6-7, the event will feature a marketplace of more than 100 dealers of vintage, antique and timeless decor.
Read at Pittsburgh Magazine
Sports ·
From Aspinwall banquet rooms to pop-up tables in the Strip, local organizers and entrepreneurs are turning the centuries-old tile game into the region's newest offline community.
Read at NEXTpittsburgh
Around Town ·
While few among us actually enjoy clearing the blanket of fallen leaves from our yard, there are those who see it as a money-saving process.
Read at KDKA CBS News Pittsburgh