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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.

Pittsburgh's biggest concerts in 2026

From big arena shows to indie acts, here's who's playing Pittsburgh in 2026.

Things to Do

From major headliners to local acts, here&#x27;s your quick guide to Pittsburgh&#x27;s biggest concerts in 2026.We&#x27;ll update it as new shows are announced.

Pittsburgh's 2026 is bigger than you can fathom

The NFL Draft, World Cup events and major arts festivals will put Pittsburgh on a global stage.

The stars are aligning for Pittsburgh in an unprecedented manner.Why it matters: Infrastructure improvements, massive events and returning crowds this year will inject hundreds of millions in economic impact into a city and region that are wading through <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="budget issues" data-vars-click-url="https://triblive.com/local/a-guide-to-pittsburghs-budget-crisis/" data-vars-content-id="694dc2de-5b32-4ba0-869b-92b9336f284b" data-vars-headline="Pittsburgh&#x27;s 2026 is bigger than you can fathom" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://triblive.com/local/a-guide-to-pittsburghs-budget-crisis/" target="_blank">budget issues</a>.

Kendrick and SZA top Pittsburgh's 2025 Spotify

Kendrick Lamar and SZA's "luther" was Pittsburgh's most-streamed song on Spotify this year.

Music

Kendrick Lamar and SZA&#x27;s &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="luther" data-vars-click-url="https://open.spotify.com/track/45J4avUb9Ni0bnETYaYFVJ" data-vars-content-id="b0cae607-45a4-4077-9278-a88894255fff" data-vars-headline="Kendrick and SZA top Pittsburgh&#x27;s 2025 Spotify" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://open.spotify.com/track/45J4avUb9Ni0bnETYaYFVJ" target="_blank">luther</a>&quot; was Pittsburgh&#x27;s most-streamed song on <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Spotify" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/03/spotify-wrapped-2025-new-features" data-vars-content-id="b0cae607-45a4-4077-9278-a88894255fff" data-vars-headline="Kendrick and SZA top Pittsburgh&#x27;s 2025 Spotify" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/03/spotify-wrapped-2025-new-features" target="_self">Spotify</a> this year.Why it matters: The Grammy-winning artists are on a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="hot streak" data-vars-click-url="https://www.billboard.com/lists/kendrick-lamar-sza-rb-hip-hop-year-end-charts-top-10/" data-vars-content-id="b0cae607-45a4-4077-9278-a88894255fff" data-vars-headline="Kendrick and SZA top Pittsburgh&#x27;s 2025 Spotify" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.billboard.com/lists/kendrick-lamar-sza-rb-hip-hop-year-end-charts-top-10/" target="_blank">hot streak</a>, powered by Lamar&#x27;s hit 2024 album, SZA&#x27;s album <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="reissue" data-vars-click-url="https://www.billboard.com/lists/sza-grammy-record-sos-deluxe-lana/" data-vars-content-id="b0cae607-45a4-4077-9278-a88894255fff" data-vars-headline="Kendrick and SZA top Pittsburgh&#x27;s 2025 Spotify" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.billboard.com/lists/sza-grammy-record-sos-deluxe-lana/" target="_blank">reissue</a>, a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="record-breaking tour" data-vars-click-url="https://www.billboard.com/pro/kendrick-lamar-sza-grand-national-tour-breaks-record/" data-vars-content-id="b0cae607-45a4-4077-9278-a88894255fff" data-vars-headline="Kendrick and SZA top Pittsburgh&#x27;s 2025 Spotify" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.billboard.com/pro/kendrick-lamar-sza-grand-national-tour-breaks-record/" target="_blank">record-breaking tour</a> and Lamar&#x27;s legendary <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="rap feud" data-vars-click-url="https://variety.com/2025/music/news/aap-rocky-drake-kendrick-lamar-beef-healthy-for-hip-hop-1236527063/" data-vars-content-id="b0cae607-45a4-4077-9278-a88894255fff" data-vars-headline="Kendrick and SZA top Pittsburgh&#x27;s 2025 Spotify" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://variety.com/2025/music/news/aap-rocky-drake-kendrick-lamar-beef-healthy-for-hip-hop-1236527063/" target="_blank">rap feud</a> with Drake that made its way to the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Super Bowl" data-vars-click-url="https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/09/entertainment/kendrick-lamar-halftime-show-super-bowl" data-vars-content-id="b0cae607-45a4-4077-9278-a88894255fff" data-vars-headline="Kendrick and SZA top Pittsburgh&#x27;s 2025 Spotify" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/09/entertainment/kendrick-lamar-halftime-show-super-bowl" target="_blank">Super Bowl</a>.

Indie venues in Pennsylvania are on the brink

The majority of Pennsylvania's independent music venues are unprofitable even as they pump billions into the state's economy.

The majority of Pennsylvania&#x27;s independent music venues are unprofitable even as they pump billions into the state&#x27;s economy, per a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="first-of-its-kind report" data-vars-click-url="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e91157c96fe495a4baf48f2/t/68e5b8f25e67d71503886040/1759885554548/2025-NIVA-State-of-Live-Report-PA.pdf" data-vars-content-id="d282ccef-6422-4319-8208-84e62ca5ebb0" data-vars-headline="Indie venues in Pennsylvania are on the brink" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e91157c96fe495a4baf48f2/t/68e5b8f25e67d71503886040/1759885554548/2025-NIVA-State-of-Live-Report-PA.pdf" target="_blank">first-of-its-kind report</a> from the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA).Why it matters: Indie stages like <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Mr. Smalls" data-vars-click-url="https://mrsmalls.com/" data-vars-content-id="d282ccef-6422-4319-8208-84e62ca5ebb0" data-vars-headline="Indie venues in Pennsylvania are on the brink" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://mrsmalls.com/" target="_blank">Mr. Smalls</a> in Millvale and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="MilkBoy" data-vars-click-url="https://metrophiladelphia.com/milkboy-celebrates-30-years/" data-vars-content-id="d282ccef-6422-4319-8208-84e62ca5ebb0" data-vars-headline="Indie venues in Pennsylvania are on the brink" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://metrophiladelphia.com/milkboy-celebrates-30-years/" target="_blank">MilkBoy</a> in Philly are economic and cultural drivers, but many are fighting to stay competitive against corporate giants.

City's hottest hip-hop party is turning 10 years old

DJ-driven dance party marks decade with 4,000+ fans expected

It&#x27;s time to shake it.Why it matters: Pittsburgh&#x27;s hip-hop scene is growing and showing out at DJ-driven events across the city, especially dance parties like Slappers N Bangers, which is turning 10 years old this weekend with a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="massive show at Stage AE" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DOcA9zDjlqM/?img_index=1" data-vars-content-id="3f368dfa-a389-4e41-8ed4-9972c45d9061" data-vars-headline="City&#x27;s hottest hip-hop party is turning 10 years old" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DOcA9zDjlqM/?img_index=1" target="_blank">massive show at Stage AE</a>.

WDVE sign comes down from Parkway perch

The WDVE sign in Green Tree is gone, but the station is still rocking from its new home.

<figure><img alt="The number 2 being removed from the 102.5 WDVE sign off of a gold-glass building outside of Pittsburgh, PA" height="450" id="791cbb85-d3e6-4dc9-b30e-dad4f185db1d" src="https://images.axios.com/PpGFDGpsEVtPLGxm4WYJzI0KrFU=/2025/09/04/1757016808521.gif" width="800"/><figcaption>So long to a Parkway West landmark, but WDVE is still broadcasting. GIF: Courtesy of Chad Tyson of WDVE</figcaption></figure>The 102.5 WDVE sign on a gold-glass building in Green Tree is coming down.Why it matters: The sign is a landmark for drivers on the Parkway West (I-376 west of Downtown) heading into the city.

Pittsburgh couple turn "I do" into a rock show

A Brookline couple is turning their wedding reception into a love letter to Pittsburgh's music scene.

Culture

A Brookline couple is turning their wedding reception into a love letter to Pittsburgh&#x27;s music scene — throwing a public concert with a lineup of their favorite local bands.Why it matters: As wedding <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="costs rise" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/04/19/wedding-costs-tariffs-prices" data-vars-content-id="a6394939-fb3d-40ee-a97c-d164c3ef4428" data-vars-headline="Pittsburgh couple turn &quot;I do&quot; into a rock show" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/04/19/wedding-costs-tariffs-prices" target="_self">costs rise</a>, the duo is ditching the traditional playbook and putting their money toward the bands that shaped their story, a shift that could resonate with others looking to keep celebrations more meaningful and rooted in place.

Meet your new essential Pittsburgh playlist

The Steel City is home to a legion of indie bands, but it's hard to find 'em all in one place.

Pittsburgh has a storied local music scene — from The Clarks to Mac Miller and much, much more.Why it matters: The Steel City is home to a legion of indie bands, too, but it&#x27;s hard to find &#x27;em all in one place.