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University of Pittsburgh launches new Office of Sustainability

University of Pittsburgh officials recently announced the opening of a new Office of Sustainability in the Health Sciences. read more

Pitt students stage pro-Palestine sit-in, call for university divestment from Israel

Amidst continued tensions and violence in Gaza and Israel, students at the University of Pittsburgh organized a sit-in outside of the Cathedral of Learning on Tuesday. read more

Steelers' QB Russell Wilson visits patients at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - One of the Pittsburgh Steelers' newest acquisitions made a special visit to UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh on Tuesday. QB Russell Wilson posted photos with patients on X, ... read more

Blue Owl's Michael Rees: 5 things to know about one of CT's newest billionaires

Micheal Rees, co-founder of Blue Owl Capital, has become one of Connecticut's newest billionaires, according to Forbes' most recent tally. read more

Pittsburgh protest over war in Gaza one of a dozen across country

The original plan was for students to occupy the University of Pittsburgh’s Cathedral of Learning, but demonstrators have moved to Schenley Plaza. read more

9 things to do this weekend in Pittsburgh, from a Hill District block party to Art All Night

The season of festivals is underway in Pittsburgh. Here's what's happening this weekend, from a Hill District block party to Art All Night. read more

American Lung Association's "State of the Air" report gives Pittsburgh region a failing grade

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - The American Lung Association has released its annual State of the Air report and the results were striking. Nearly 40 percent of people across the United States are living with ... read more

Malleous wins grand prize at University of Pittsburgh's Big Idea Competition

The grand prize of $25,000 went to Malleous. The team’s idea combines suction and retraction tools into one surgical instrument retaining the retractor’s malleable/bendable properties — increasing ... read more

The plan behind Pittsburgh's new Sudden Little Thrills music festival

So what’s special about Sudden Little Thrills, the brand new festival that announced its inaugural lineup last week? read more

Visiting the site of the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting

Today, the site of the 2018 shooting is being transformed into a unique kind of community center. It will host worship services, as well as lectures on antisemitism and the beauty of Jewish life. It ... read more

Pittsburgh watches as U.S. Supreme Court hears major homelessness case

P ITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Homeless encampments have spread through cities from coast to coast, and on Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court began hearing arguments from both sides of the issue -- cities ... read more

Great Allegheny Passage ranked one of the best trails in U.S.

The Great Allegheny Passage is among the best recreational trails in the United States. The trail stretching 150 miles from Pittsburgh to Cumberland is ranked 4th best by USA Today readers. read more