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Pa. travelers urged to take precautions in Mexico

Sen. Dave McCormick urges travelers to enroll in STEP and monitor flight updates.

Politics & Policy

U.S. Sen. <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Dave McCormick" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/04/28/mccormick-urges-review-of-research-grants" data-vars-content-id="e3a13e27-9aa3-4f7e-9f9e-b03ebb6b7c91" data-vars-headline="Pa. travelers urged to take precautions in Mexico" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/04/28/mccormick-urges-review-of-research-grants" target="_self">Dave McCormick</a> is advising Pennsylvanians in Mexico to stay in close contact with the U.S. State Department.The big picture: Violence following the killing of a Mexican cartel leader has erupted in Mexico, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="leaving some Americans" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2026/02/23/chicagoans-caught-mexico-drug-violence-el-mencho-death" data-vars-content-id="e3a13e27-9aa3-4f7e-9f9e-b03ebb6b7c91" data-vars-headline="Pa. travelers urged to take precautions in Mexico" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2026/02/23/chicagoans-caught-mexico-drug-violence-el-mencho-death" target="_self">leaving some Americans</a> — and potentially Pittsburghers — stuck in a tough situation.

Climate pressures hit Pittsburgh farms and tables

Farmers and restaurant owners say extreme weather is raising costs and risks.

Climate

Small <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="restaurant" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/11/13/pittsburgh-restaurant-survival-doordash-2025" data-vars-content-id="2b4dfdb3-36cb-462e-ab7d-3b25f32dd1d6" data-vars-headline="Climate pressures hit Pittsburgh farms and tables" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/11/13/pittsburgh-restaurant-survival-doordash-2025" target="_self">restaurant</a> owners and farmers in Western Pennsylvania are bracing for escalating climate change disruptions that could further strain their bottom lines.Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Record heat" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/01/30/pittsburgh-breaks-heat-record-2024" data-vars-content-id="2b4dfdb3-36cb-462e-ab7d-3b25f32dd1d6" data-vars-headline="Climate pressures hit Pittsburgh farms and tables" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/01/30/pittsburgh-breaks-heat-record-2024" target="_self">Record heat</a>, sharp temperature swings, and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="extreme weather" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/04/30/severe-storms-kill-3-cut-power-pennsylvania" data-vars-content-id="2b4dfdb3-36cb-462e-ab7d-3b25f32dd1d6" data-vars-headline="Climate pressures hit Pittsburgh farms and tables" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/04/30/severe-storms-kill-3-cut-power-pennsylvania" target="_self">extreme weather</a> hit small agricultural producers and businesses hard, as many operate on razor-thin margins.

Pittsburgh homebuyers score big discounts

Nearly 62% of homes sold under asking, with average discounts outpacing the national rate.

Real Estate

It&#x27;s a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="good time to buy a home" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/02/02/pittsburgh-homebuyers-down-payment-time" data-vars-content-id="6dae687f-dafc-4761-8fe6-b72556aa7095" data-vars-headline="Pittsburgh homebuyers score big discounts" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/02/02/pittsburgh-homebuyers-down-payment-time" target="_self">good time to buy a home</a> in Pittsburgh.Why it matters: Though high mortgage rates are still <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="sidelining many buyers" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/01/mortgage-rates-home-prices-predictions-2026" data-vars-content-id="6dae687f-dafc-4761-8fe6-b72556aa7095" data-vars-headline="Pittsburgh homebuyers score big discounts" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/01/mortgage-rates-home-prices-predictions-2026" target="_self">sidelining many buyers</a>, Pittsburgh home sales have one of the biggest discounts in the nation, according to a new Redfin <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="report" data-vars-click-url="https://www.redfin.com/news/homebuyer-discounts-below-list-price-2025/" data-vars-content-id="6dae687f-dafc-4761-8fe6-b72556aa7095" data-vars-headline="Pittsburgh homebuyers score big discounts" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.redfin.com/news/homebuyer-discounts-below-list-price-2025/" target="_blank">report</a>.

Pa.'s first passive house debuts in Wilkinsburg

The 700-square-foot home meets rigorous energy standards and runs on all-electric utilities.

News

A home in Wilkinsburg practically powers itself.Why it matters: Known as the Wilkinsburg Residence, it is the first single-family home in the state to earn a Passive House EnerPHit certification, and it debuted last month.

Winter warmup will finally thaw Pittsburgh (a bit)

Temperatures will rise above freezing Tuesday, easing snow and ice across the region.

Rejoice! The temperature will rise above freezing for the first time in over <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="two weeks" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/01/26/pittsburgh-road-conditions-winter-storm" data-vars-content-id="fbdcc6bb-9f75-4666-820b-afc6e1df6961" data-vars-headline="Winter warmup will finally thaw Pittsburgh (a bit)" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/01/26/pittsburgh-road-conditions-winter-storm" target="_self">two weeks</a>.Why it matters: A near-record-breaking snowstorm <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="dumped about a foot of powder" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/02/02/pittsburgh-snow-removal-delays-oconnor-response" data-vars-content-id="fbdcc6bb-9f75-4666-820b-afc6e1df6961" data-vars-headline="Winter warmup will finally thaw Pittsburgh (a bit)" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/02/02/pittsburgh-snow-removal-delays-oconnor-response" target="_self">dumped about a foot of powder</a> across Southwestern Pennsylvania, and the massive piles have not melted, making parking and walking a hassle.

City and county take steps to speed up Pittsburgh snow removal

Emergency declarations allow local governments to move more quickly and efficiently in clearing snow.

Don&#x27;t expect the roads to be completely free of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="snow" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/01/16/pittsburgh-winter-sledding-skating-trails" data-vars-content-id="09b751e7-b75b-45b2-97f8-88a14fb1e971" data-vars-headline="City and county take steps to speed up Pittsburgh snow removal" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/01/16/pittsburgh-winter-sledding-skating-trails" target="_self">snow</a> Tuesday.Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Near-record snowfall" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/01/26/pittsburgh-road-conditions-winter-storm" data-vars-content-id="09b751e7-b75b-45b2-97f8-88a14fb1e971" data-vars-headline="City and county take steps to speed up Pittsburgh snow removal" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/01/26/pittsburgh-road-conditions-winter-storm" target="_self">Near-record snowfall</a> on Sunday ground the Pittsburgh region to a halt, and round-the-clock snow removal efforts improved the situation, but there is still plenty more to go.

Early season snow turns region into a winter wonderland

The region saw between about 2-5 inches of observed snowfall.

December came with <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="an arctic blast" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/12/01/snowstorm-pittsburgh-tuesday-forecast" data-vars-content-id="ef68e4c9-91d7-45ed-bd6f-4ea08b5587e2" data-vars-headline="Early season snow turns region into a winter wonderland" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/12/01/snowstorm-pittsburgh-tuesday-forecast" target="_self">an arctic blast</a>, but at least it looks beautiful.☃️ The big picture: The region saw between 2-5 inches of observed snowfall after a storm brushed through Tuesday morning, according to the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Pittsburgh office of the National Weather Service" data-vars-click-url="https://x.com/NWSPittsburgh/status/1995904602491752951?s=20" data-vars-content-id="ef68e4c9-91d7-45ed-bd6f-4ea08b5587e2" data-vars-headline="Early season snow turns region into a winter wonderland" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://x.com/NWSPittsburgh/status/1995904602491752951?s=20" target="_blank">Pittsburgh office of the National Weather Service</a>.

First large snowstorm of season to hit Pittsburgh

The region could see up to 5 inches of snow early Tuesday morning. Roads may be slick.

Here comes the snow.Why it matters: The Pittsburgh region will see its first significant snowfall of the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="season" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/12/01/pittsburgh-december-events" data-vars-content-id="84aa9a5f-96db-4cdf-a803-f2993b8a2853" data-vars-headline="First large snowstorm of season to hit Pittsburgh" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/12/01/pittsburgh-december-events" target="_self">season</a> Tuesday, according to the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Pittsburgh office of the National Weather Service" data-vars-click-url="https://x.com/NWSPittsburgh" data-vars-content-id="84aa9a5f-96db-4cdf-a803-f2993b8a2853" data-vars-headline="First large snowstorm of season to hit Pittsburgh" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://x.com/NWSPittsburgh" target="_blank">Pittsburgh office of the National Weather Service</a>.

Pa. hydrogen hubs earn bipartisan backing amid funding threat

Pennsylvania's hydrogen hubs face funding risk despite support from Trump and Biden allies.

Two Biden-era clean energy projects in Pennsylvania have earned support from high-profile Democrats and Republicans, even as they come under President Trump&#x27;s microscope.Why it matters: The Keystone State in 2023 was awarded two hydrogen hub projects expected to funnel $1.7 billion in federal funds to the region, according to advocacy group <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Energy Future PA" data-vars-click-url="https://www.northcentralpa.com/news/over-1-7b-in-federal-funding-for-pa-hydrogen-projects-at-risk/article_9659de6c-51a6-4d2b-95c4-83399c87fa83.html" data-vars-content-id="48353b92-7303-4b97-94f4-49c5da4ddb33" data-vars-headline="Pa. hydrogen hubs earn bipartisan backing amid funding threat" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.northcentralpa.com/news/over-1-7b-in-federal-funding-for-pa-hydrogen-projects-at-risk/article_9659de6c-51a6-4d2b-95c4-83399c87fa83.html" target="_blank">Energy Future PA</a>.

Eos moves HQ to Pittsburgh, invests $350M

The battery company is moving from New Jersey into an expanded facility in Marshall Township and an office in Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh is gaining a new energy company.Why it matters: Battery company <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Eos Energy Enterprises" data-vars-click-url="https://www.eose.com/" data-vars-content-id="577e9ec6-820b-4b9f-ad59-e912ca105b2a" data-vars-headline="Eos moves HQ to Pittsburgh, invests $350M" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.eose.com/" target="_blank">Eos Energy Enterprises</a> announced Tuesday it is moving its headquarters from New Jersey to Pittsburgh&#x27;s North Side and investing over $352 million to boost its local manufacturing operation.

It's not just you: Summer is sticking around longer

Summer heat is lingering longer than it did in the 1970s.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Summer heat" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/05/28/summers-warmer-climate-change" data-vars-content-id="a76e5bee-fd01-42eb-9c97-6f8d981e55f5" data-vars-headline="It&#x27;s not just you: Summer is sticking around longer" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/05/28/summers-warmer-climate-change" target="_self">Summer heat</a> is lingering longer than it did in the early 1970s, a new analysis finds.Why it matters: Prolonged heat drives up cooling demand, disrupts farmers&#x27; growing seasons, and worsens heat-related health risks.

Fall colors may be less vibrant in Pittsburgh this year

Early red leaves are already dotting Pittsburgh's trees, but peak fall color is still about a month away.

Early red leaves are already dotting Pittsburgh&#x27;s trees, but peak fall color is still about a month away.The big picture: Leaf-peeping season starts in the North and at high elevations in the U.S. before making its way South, per travel brand <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="SmokyMountains.com" data-vars-click-url="https://smokymountains.com/fall-foliage-map/" data-vars-content-id="4c7989d0-aff1-40c6-a140-855c469016d2" data-vars-headline="Fall colors may be less vibrant in Pittsburgh this year" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://smokymountains.com/fall-foliage-map/" target="_blank">SmokyMountains.com</a>.

Fall chill arrives early across Pittsburgh region

Cooler days in the 70s and crisp nights in the 50s give Pittsburgh its first real taste of fall.

A cold front will bring an early taste of fall to Pittsburgh and much of the Eastern U.S. this week — with temperatures as much as <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="10 degrees" data-vars-click-url="https://x.com/NWSPittsburgh" data-vars-content-id="e1a92524-7c28-43b8-91d2-db4f35603766" data-vars-headline="Fall chill arrives early across Pittsburgh region" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://x.com/NWSPittsburgh" target="_blank">10 degrees</a> below normal.State of play: After a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="sticky, sweltering summer" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/07/24/pittsburgh-humidity-heat-index-2025" data-vars-content-id="e1a92524-7c28-43b8-91d2-db4f35603766" data-vars-headline="Fall chill arrives early across Pittsburgh region" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/07/24/pittsburgh-humidity-heat-index-2025" target="_self">sticky, sweltering summer</a>, relief is here — at least for now.

Climate 🌿

Climate pressures hit Pittsburgh farms and tables

Winter warmup will finally thaw Pittsburgh (a bit)

City and county take steps to speed up Pittsburgh snow removal

Early season snow turns region into a winter wonderland

First large snowstorm of season to hit Pittsburgh