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Westinghouse helps fuel nuclear energy revival

A $7 million award could help develop fuel for the next generation of nuclear reactors.

News

The U.S. Department of Energy believes Cranberry-based Westinghouse can create cheaper nuclear fuel to power the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="next revolution in nuclear energy" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/06/25/westinghouse-loan-nuclear-reactors" data-vars-content-id="cbde5f7d-c556-4bef-b527-c02b5e2e62c9" data-vars-headline="Westinghouse helps fuel nuclear energy revival" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/06/25/westinghouse-loan-nuclear-reactors" target="_self">next revolution in nuclear energy</a>.Why it matters: As electricity demand rises from homes and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="energy-intensive data centers" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/09/30/data-centers-grid-electricity-costs-pittsburgh" data-vars-content-id="cbde5f7d-c556-4bef-b527-c02b5e2e62c9" data-vars-headline="Westinghouse helps fuel nuclear energy revival" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/09/30/data-centers-grid-electricity-costs-pittsburgh" target="_self">energy-intensive data centers</a>, federal officials see expanded nuclear energy production as key to meeting the nation&#x27;s needs.

"The Pitt" stars are all over Pittsburgh

"The Pitt" crew is winding down a busy week of filming in Pittsburgh.

Culture

&quot;The Pitt&quot; crew is winding down a busy week of filming in Pittsburgh, shooting scenes at an old-school North Side eatery Thursday and leaving a few clues about what&#x27;s coming next season.Catch up quick: Noah Wyle (Dr. Robby) and other stars of HBO Max&#x27;s critically acclaimed medical drama returned to the Steel City<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text=" this week" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/10/27/the-pitt-season-3-pittsburgh" data-vars-content-id="3f9ce3fd-536d-407e-bae5-a8cda9b0493c" data-vars-headline="&quot;The Pitt&quot; stars are all over Pittsburgh" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/10/27/the-pitt-season-3-pittsburgh" target="_self"> this week</a> to film exterior shots for the show&#x27;s third season.

Election Day in PGH: What you need to know

Here's what to know about key races, polling hours and mail ballots before you vote Tuesday.

Welcome to your <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Election Day" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2026/10/19/pennsylvania-voter-guide-shapiro-garrity-state-house-senate" data-vars-content-id="9239234c-e8c5-45ad-b8f2-45e5ae9dd68c" data-vars-headline="Election Day in PGH: What you need to know" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2026/10/19/pennsylvania-voter-guide-shapiro-garrity-state-house-senate" target="_self">Election Day</a> cheat sheet.Why it matters: Control of Pennsylvania&#x27;s state government is on the line Tuesday, and Pittsburgh could play a part in that shift.

This Shop 'n Save has one of the area's best NY-style pizza spots

One of Southwestern Pennsylvania's best New York-style pizzas is inside a Greensburg grocery store.

Food and Drink

One of Southwestern Pennsylvania&#x27;s best <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="New York-style" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/10/13/penn-ave-pizza-steaks-lawrenceville" data-vars-content-id="a2734918-b31d-4ff5-8fc2-991ca25b18d4" data-vars-headline="This Shop &#x27;n Save has one of the area&#x27;s best NY-style pizza spots" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/10/13/penn-ave-pizza-steaks-lawrenceville" target="_self">New York-style</a> pizzas is inside a Greensburg grocery store.The big picture: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Rocco&#x27;s Slice House" data-vars-click-url="https://slicehousegbg.com/" data-vars-content-id="a2734918-b31d-4ff5-8fc2-991ca25b18d4" data-vars-headline="This Shop &#x27;n Save has one of the area&#x27;s best NY-style pizza spots" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://slicehousegbg.com/" target="_blank">Rocco&#x27;s Slice House</a>, tucked in a Shop &#x27;n Save at 730 E. Pittsburgh St., specializes in generously sized slices and full pies built for a quick lunch or feeding a crowd — served from the counter of a former pharmacy space.

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro reelected

His victory is first time in 179 years Dems have won four straight Pa. governor races.

Pennsylvania&#x27;s Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro won reelection Tuesday, according to the Associated Press, planting his flag as an electoral juggernaut in the nation&#x27;s largest swing state.Why it matters: Shapiro&#x27;s victory underscores Democrats&#x27; strength in Pennsylvania, even as the state remains fiercely competitive in presidential elections.<ul><li>His victory boosts his <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="national profile" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/07/12/shapiro-centrists-progressives-fight-2028" data-vars-content-id="6691dc61-c1cd-4137-bfda-66ee04ad9107" data-vars-headline="Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro reelected" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/07/12/shapiro-centrists-progressives-fight-2028" target="_self">national profile</a> ahead of a possible 2028 presidential bid.</li></ul>

Check your Allegheny County polling place

Nearly 50 polling places have moved since the primary. Here's how to check yours.

Election

Nearly 50 local polling places have changed since the primary in Allegheny County. Why it matters: Election Day is a week away, and if voters show up at the wrong polling place, they&#x27;ll have to scramble to find the correct one and could miss out on their chance to vote.

Shapiro sets his sights beyond governor's race

The governor is pouring millions into downballot races as speculation about 2028 grows.

Politics

Gov. Josh Shapiro is running like he&#x27;s behind, even though polls show he&#x27;s up by wide margins.Why it matters: Shapiro wants to run up the score and aim for a rare Democratic trifecta in the state legislature. A big win could boost his national profile for a possible <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="presidential run" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/07/shapiro-pennsylvania-strategy-midterms-2028" data-vars-content-id="9b848c3d-72ba-4d4d-8b86-b03bbd0c69a1" data-vars-headline="Shapiro sets his sights beyond governor&#x27;s race" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/07/shapiro-pennsylvania-strategy-midterms-2028" target="_self">presidential run</a>, according to political experts who spoke to Axios.

Allegheny County's ballot question, explained

Voters will decide whether council members can pursue staff, district offices and benefits.

Allegheny County voters will decide Nov. 3 whether to give County Council members more flexibility to hire staff, open district offices and receive benefits.Why it matters: Supporters say the change would strengthen council oversight, improve constituent services and make public office more accessible.

Shapiro and Garrity clash in only Pa. governor debate

The hourlong showdown comes less than a month before Election Day.

Democratic Gov. <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Josh Shapiro" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/08/19/josh-shapiro-ai-data-centers-pivot" data-vars-content-id="9b41fd5d-12a3-4dee-aca2-ef307b5557bb" data-vars-headline="Shapiro and Garrity clash in only Pa. governor debate" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/08/19/josh-shapiro-ai-data-centers-pivot" target="_self">Josh Shapiro</a> and Republican state Treasurer <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Stacy Garrity" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2024/12/02/pennsylvania-treasurer-stacy-garrity-future" data-vars-content-id="9b41fd5d-12a3-4dee-aca2-ef307b5557bb" data-vars-headline="Shapiro and Garrity clash in only Pa. governor debate" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2024/12/02/pennsylvania-treasurer-stacy-garrity-future" target="_self">Stacy Garrity</a> traded barbs over data centers, taxes, skill games, and gas prices in an hourlong debate, setting the stage for November&#x27;s gubernatorial election.The big picture: Wednesday night&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="debate filmed at ABC27 studio in Harrisburg" data-vars-click-url="https://www.youtube.com/@WHTM-abc27News/videos" data-vars-content-id="9b41fd5d-12a3-4dee-aca2-ef307b5557bb" data-vars-headline="Shapiro and Garrity clash in only Pa. governor debate" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.youtube.com/@WHTM-abc27News/videos" target="_blank">debate filmed at ABC27 studio in Harrisburg</a> is likely to be the only debate in this year&#x27;s Pennsylvania governor contest.

Where to vote early in the midterm elections

Learn about the county's early voting locations, dates, times and rules

Voting has started in Allegheny County for the upcoming midterm elections.Why it matters: Pennsylvania has made it easier to cast your ballot before Election Day on Nov. 3 and Allegheny County has several options.

Flock cameras divide candidates in District 44 race

Hadley Haas backs a ban, while Valerie Gaydos favors leaving more authority to municipalities.

Automated license plate readers like <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Flock" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/08/21/flock-cameras-license-plate-reader-backlash" data-vars-content-id="18d54dfd-4429-486f-b21a-473851263391" data-vars-headline="Flock cameras divide candidates in District 44 race" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/08/21/flock-cameras-license-plate-reader-backlash" target="_self">Flock</a> have quickly become political fodder for a swing House district in Allegheny County.Why it matters: Democrats hold a tiny one-seat majority in the state House, and the balance could come down to how candidates in District 44 can connect most with voters on <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="trending issues like Flock cameras" data-vars-click-url="https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_dead1e76-7358-412d-8597-4f8efd271d4f.html" data-vars-content-id="18d54dfd-4429-486f-b21a-473851263391" data-vars-headline="Flock cameras divide candidates in District 44 race" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.thecentersquare.com/pennsylvania/article_dead1e76-7358-412d-8597-4f8efd271d4f.html" target="_blank">trending issues like Flock cameras</a>.

Exclusive: Deluzio nabs Working Families Party endorsement

The endorsement adds to intrigue around the congressman's growing political profile.

Rep. <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Chris Deluzio" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/11/20/deluzio-trump-response-threat" data-vars-content-id="1d3fbabc-695f-4cb4-b898-146c215b537d" data-vars-headline="Exclusive: Deluzio nabs Working Families Party endorsement" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/11/20/deluzio-trump-response-threat" target="_self">Chris Deluzio</a> (D-Aspinwall) was endorsed by the national progressive group Working Families Party, Axios learned Monday.Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Deluzio" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/02/04/deluzio-ice-oakmont-immigrant-detention" data-vars-content-id="1d3fbabc-695f-4cb4-b898-146c215b537d" data-vars-headline="Exclusive: Deluzio nabs Working Families Party endorsement" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/02/04/deluzio-ice-oakmont-immigrant-detention" target="_self">Deluzio</a> is expanding his political base ahead of his election against <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Republican Tony Guy" data-vars-click-url="https://tonyguyforcongress.com/" data-vars-content-id="1d3fbabc-695f-4cb4-b898-146c215b537d" data-vars-headline="Exclusive: Deluzio nabs Working Families Party endorsement" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://tonyguyforcongress.com/" target="_blank">Republican Tony Guy</a>, which could carry him beyond the U.S. House and on to higher ambitions.

Shapiro: Mail voting unchanged for 2026 after SCOTUS ruling

Pennsylvania voters can still cast mail ballots as usual this November.

A U.S. Supreme Court <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="ruling favoring President Trump&#x27;s" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/08/24/supreme-court-mail-in-ballot-rules" data-vars-content-id="951a2366-0689-4996-9d1d-fd450e14c7d9" data-vars-headline="Shapiro: Mail voting unchanged for 2026 after SCOTUS ruling" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/08/24/supreme-court-mail-in-ballot-rules" target="_self">ruling favoring President Trump&#x27;s</a> push to restrict mail-in voting won&#x27;t impact the upcoming midterm elections, Gov. Josh Shapiro said Tuesday. Why it matters: On Monday, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="SCOTUS cleared" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/08/24/trump-usps-federal-power-state-elections-mail-voting" data-vars-content-id="951a2366-0689-4996-9d1d-fd450e14c7d9" data-vars-headline="Shapiro: Mail voting unchanged for 2026 after SCOTUS ruling" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/08/24/trump-usps-federal-power-state-elections-mail-voting" target="_self">SCOTUS cleared</a> one roadblock for Trump&#x27;s push to restrict mail-in ballots via the U.S. Postal Service, sowing uncertainty about how states will carry out their elections.

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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro reelected

Election Day in PGH: What you need to know

Check your Allegheny County polling place

Shapiro sets his sights beyond governor's race

Allegheny County's ballot question, explained