Pittsburgh

blue

Pittsburgh Alerts

Alert

Axios Pittsburgh Partners

Pittsburgh Members

Membership

Get smarter, faster on what matters in Pittsburgh with Alexis Johnson, Ryan Deto, and Chrissy Suttles.

Axios Pittsburgh

Standard

Axios Pittsburgh Thought Bubble

Thought Bubble

Report: Pennsylvania gas power to grow 15% by 2030

Pennsylvania's data center boom is expected to drive a new wave of natural gas development.

News

Pennsylvania&#x27;s natural gas power capacity is projected to grow at least 15% by 2030, driven largely by rising electricity demand from data centers, per a new <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="PennEnvironment Research &amp; Policy Center" data-vars-click-url="https://environmentamerica.org/center/resources/data-centers-are-driving-a-surge-in-fossil-fuel-plants/" data-vars-content-id="44d45ab6-f125-45ea-ac8e-a1d233000177" data-vars-headline="Report: Pennsylvania gas power to grow 15% by 2030" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://environmentamerica.org/center/resources/data-centers-are-driving-a-surge-in-fossil-fuel-plants/" target="_blank">PennEnvironment Research &amp; Policy Center</a> analysis of federal data.Why it matters: Pennsylvania&#x27;s data center <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="boom" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/12/03/pittsburgh-pennsylvania-gas-data-center-boom" data-vars-content-id="44d45ab6-f125-45ea-ac8e-a1d233000177" data-vars-headline="Report: Pennsylvania gas power to grow 15% by 2030" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/12/03/pittsburgh-pennsylvania-gas-data-center-boom" target="_self">boom</a> is expected to drive a new wave of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="natural gas development" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/04/16/ai-natural-gas-data-centers-pennsylvania" data-vars-content-id="44d45ab6-f125-45ea-ac8e-a1d233000177" data-vars-headline="Report: Pennsylvania gas power to grow 15% by 2030" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/04/16/ai-natural-gas-data-centers-pennsylvania" target="_self">natural gas development</a>, as developers required by the state to supply their own power pursue gas-fired plants — potentially locking in fossil fuel infrastructure for decades, per the report.

Savannah Bananas coming back to Pittsburgh

Banana Ball returns to PNC Park for two games next August. The ticket lottery is open.

Sports

Banana Ball is returning to the Steel City.Why it matters: The traveling baseball team, the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Savannah Bananas" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2024/05/29/savannah-bananas-banana-ball-ohio-tour-2024" data-vars-content-id="090f3b91-173f-4dc9-a3c5-2ef0c1dd17b1" data-vars-headline="Savannah Bananas coming back to Pittsburgh" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2024/05/29/savannah-bananas-banana-ball-ohio-tour-2024" target="_self">Savannah Bananas</a>, are coming to PNC Park next August and the ticket lottery for the wildly popular games is open now.

Pittsburgh legends get their stars on Smallman

From the Terrible Towel to Hollywood, Pittsburgh's newest honorees left their mark on America.

The Pittsburgh Walk of Fame doubled its star power Tuesday, unveiling a second class of honorees whose bronze stars now line the Strip District Terminal.Why it matters: From Hollywood and professional sports to art and industry, the honorees reflect Pittsburgh&#x27;s outsized influence on America.

A 6pm dance party is coming to Pittsburgh

Earlybirds Club is bringing throwback hits and an early bedtime to Stage AE.

Culture

The dance floor is calling, but your bedtime is safe.The big picture: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Earlybirds Club" data-vars-click-url="https://early-birds.club/" data-vars-content-id="60856cdd-1e03-48a7-ba26-cbee96b3fa7e" data-vars-headline="A 6pm dance party is coming to Pittsburgh" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://early-birds.club/" target="_blank">Earlybirds Club</a>, a national dance party series, is coming to Pittsburgh later this month with throwback hits, new friends and plenty of time to get your beauty sleep.

Our picks for must-see shows at The Wylie

From Modest Mouse to Boyz II Men, here are the shows on our calendars.

Music

There&#x27;s plenty to love about our newest music venue, but you still need a ticket to get in.The intrigue: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Citizens Live at The Wylie" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/07/28/citizens-at-the-wylie-tour-pittsburgh" data-vars-content-id="c46733a1-4bdc-4c2a-bec2-64fc2e0891fe" data-vars-headline="Our picks for must-see shows at The Wylie" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/07/28/citizens-at-the-wylie-tour-pittsburgh" target="_self">Citizens Live at The Wylie</a> has lined up dozens of acts with big names like Styx, Wiz Khalifa, Little Big Town and Chance the Rapper.

Citizens Live at The Wylie opens

Citizens Live at The Wylie holds 4,300 people next to PPG Paints Arena in the Hill District

Pittsburgh&#x27;s newest entertainment venue opens this week in the Hill District. Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Citizens Live at The Wylie" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/07/28/citizens-at-the-wylie-tour-pittsburgh" data-vars-content-id="d87cef82-b668-467f-b8b6-8d98062cac2b" data-vars-headline="Citizens Live at The Wylie opens" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/07/28/citizens-at-the-wylie-tour-pittsburgh" target="_self">Citizens Live at The Wylie</a> adds another piece to the Lower Hill&#x27;s redevelopment, decades after the neighborhood was demolished in the name of urban renewal.

Road closures for America250PA concert at Point

Several roads near Point State Park will close before Saturday's show.

Point State Park&#x27;s free concert this weekend is bringing fun and a bit of disruption.Why it matters: For those attending and driving nearby, the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Nelly and Third Eye Blind show" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/04/09/third-eye-blind-nelly-pittsburgh-concert-free" data-vars-content-id="daac8354-0940-4ef0-979f-d7322ca99a01" data-vars-headline="Road closures for America250PA concert at Point" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/04/09/third-eye-blind-nelly-pittsburgh-concert-free" target="_self">Nelly and Third Eye Blind show</a> has several road closures to navigate.

The Clarks perform inside mayor's office

The local alt-rock band marked its 40th anniversary with a special performance.

<figure><img alt="The Clarks performing on acoustic guitars in a large office with red, yellow, blue, and green lights flashing in the background. " height="450" id="e64f9dea-75db-45b7-9e04-beea8f7dffee" src="https://images.axios.com/fYytWsLkATNNxObdcfcCaOayPWs=/2026/06/10/1781116056949.gif" width="800"/><figcaption>The Clarks rocked the mayor&#x27;s office. GIF: Ryan Deto/Axios</figcaption></figure>Local alt-rock legends <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Clarks" data-vars-click-url="https://clarksonline.com/" data-vars-content-id="23732a72-b2ca-4157-9509-dcbd3a2817ac" data-vars-headline="The Clarks perform inside mayor&#x27;s office" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://clarksonline.com/" target="_blank">The Clarks</a> performed the first-ever concert in the Pittsburgh Mayor&#x27;s office Wednesday.The intrigue: Mayor Corey O&#x27;Connor declared it &quot;The Clarks Day&quot; for the band&#x27;s 40th anniversary.

Third Eye Blind, Nelly to headline free Point State Park show

The show caps a statewide concert series marking America's 250th.

Third Eye Blind and Nelly will headline a free summer concert at Point State Park on June 27, closing out the five-stop <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="America250PA Commonwealth Concert Series" data-vars-click-url="https://www.america250pa.org/Signature_Events" data-vars-content-id="1e99e61a-08c7-472d-af67-0d71eb8e3516" data-vars-headline="Third Eye Blind, Nelly to headline free Point State Park show" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.america250pa.org/Signature_Events" target="_blank">America250PA Commonwealth Concert Series</a>.The big picture: The series joins a packed summer lineup of major events, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="headline acts" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/03/26/nelly-2-chainz-to-headline-north-shore-plaza-shows" data-vars-content-id="1e99e61a-08c7-472d-af67-0d71eb8e3516" data-vars-headline="Third Eye Blind, Nelly to headline free Point State Park show" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/03/26/nelly-2-chainz-to-headline-north-shore-plaza-shows" target="_self">headline acts</a> and other <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="free shows" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/04/02/nfl-draft-concerts-wiz-khalifa-kane-brown-pittsburgh" data-vars-content-id="1e99e61a-08c7-472d-af67-0d71eb8e3516" data-vars-headline="Third Eye Blind, Nelly to headline free Point State Park show" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/04/02/nfl-draft-concerts-wiz-khalifa-kane-brown-pittsburgh" target="_self">free shows</a> in the city.

Wiz Khalifa, Kane Brown to headline free NFL Draft shows

Free concerts at the NFL Draft will feature major stars over three days.

Wiz Khalifa, Bret Michaels, and Kane Brown will headline a slate of free <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="concerts" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/03/26/nelly-2-chainz-to-headline-north-shore-plaza-shows" data-vars-content-id="7ebb08ac-8cfa-48f3-9963-5b2d6e9221f8" data-vars-headline="Wiz Khalifa, Kane Brown to headline free NFL Draft shows" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/03/26/nelly-2-chainz-to-headline-north-shore-plaza-shows" target="_self">concerts</a> for fans outside Acrisure Stadium during the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="NFL Draft" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/03/25/nfl-draft-pittsburgh-transportation-tips-road-closures-parking" data-vars-content-id="7ebb08ac-8cfa-48f3-9963-5b2d6e9221f8" data-vars-headline="Wiz Khalifa, Kane Brown to headline free NFL Draft shows" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/03/25/nfl-draft-pittsburgh-transportation-tips-road-closures-parking" target="_self">NFL Draft</a>.Why it matters: One of football&#x27;s biggest events is a national showcase for its host city, and Pittsburgh&#x27;s entertainment lineup leans on local roots.

Nelly, 2 Chainz to headline North Shore plaza shows

Nelly, 2 Chainz, and DJ Steve Aoki will perform at the newly unveiled <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Plaza at North Shore" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/03/19/north-shore-plaza-opens-pnc-park" data-vars-content-id="8b929187-17e2-4bdc-9e4f-96b52248176e" data-vars-headline="Nelly, 2 Chainz to headline North Shore plaza shows" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/03/19/north-shore-plaza-opens-pnc-park" target="_self">Plaza at North Shore</a> during the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.Why it matters: The headliners will kick off programming at the highly anticipated plaza near PNC Park as the city takes center stage for one of football&#x27;s biggest events.

Wiz Khalifa to open shows at newest music venue

The hometown rapper will headline the first show at the Lower Hill venue.

Pittsburgh&#x27;s newest entertainment venue will host one of the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="region&#x27;s most famous native sons" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/10/03/pittsburgh-michael-keaton-greatest-living-celebrity" data-vars-content-id="2242ec46-eba4-4400-af09-736584b26b62" data-vars-headline="Wiz Khalifa to open shows at newest music venue" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/10/03/pittsburgh-michael-keaton-greatest-living-celebrity" target="_self">region&#x27;s most famous native sons</a> — Wiz Khalifa — as its first actWhy it matters: Citizens Live at the Wylie is the first large entertainment venue to open in Pittsburgh since 2010 when Stage AE opened, and it&#x27;s looking to start its run with a bang.

Millvale Music Festival returns with 300 acts

The two-day event will fill 28 stages with music, art and food in mid-May.

Pittsburgh&#x27;s first big music festival this year is set to take the stage in about two months. 🎸 The intrigue: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Millvale Music Festival" data-vars-click-url="https://www.millvalemusic.org/" data-vars-content-id="f6769019-4070-429a-88f9-a0e7d2dfd5a9" data-vars-headline="Millvale Music Festival returns with 300 acts" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.millvalemusic.org/" target="_blank">Millvale Music Festival</a> this week announced its lineup of over 300 musical acts that will take over the riverfront borough May 15-16. 🪩 Context: The two-day music fest closes off several of Millvale&#x27;s streets and 28 stages take over the town&#x27;s community centers, breweries, bars and outdoor spaces.<ul><li>It kicks off the region&#x27;s warm weather festival season. </li></ul>🥁 Zoom in: Local acts fill the lineup, including <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Liz Berlin of Rusted Root fame" data-vars-click-url="https://www.pghcitypaper.com/arts-entertainment-2/music/print-from-the-past-for-mr-smalls-early-struggles-fueled-todays-success/" data-vars-content-id="f6769019-4070-429a-88f9-a0e7d2dfd5a9" data-vars-headline="Millvale Music Festival returns with 300 acts" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.pghcitypaper.com/arts-entertainment-2/music/print-from-the-past-for-mr-smalls-early-struggles-fueled-todays-success/" target="_blank">Liz Berlin of Rusted Root fame</a>, and scores of others spanning nearly every genre. <ul><li>Dozens of visual artists, spoken-word performers and comedians will also perform. </li></ul>🍺 Dig in: Food trucks and vendors are located in nearly every nook and cranny of the festival. 📱 Check out the festival&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="social media" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DVo0P6cD0Ad/" data-vars-content-id="f6769019-4070-429a-88f9-a0e7d2dfd5a9" data-vars-headline="Millvale Music Festival returns with 300 acts" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DVo0P6cD0Ad/" target="_blank">social media</a> pages for the full lineup and updates.

Pa. joins push to reject Live Nation settlement

Pennsylvania's Republican attorney general, Dave Sunday, is among a coalition of state law enforcement officials refusing to sign the settlement.

The U.S. Justice Department hailed a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="tentative settlement" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/09/live-nation-ticketmaster-doj-settlement" data-vars-content-id="5213b8c0-84f9-440c-b4aa-1b6a96adc620" data-vars-headline="Pa. joins push to reject Live Nation settlement" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/09/live-nation-ticketmaster-doj-settlement" target="_self">tentative settlement</a> in its antitrust case against Live Nation and Ticketmaster as a win for consumers, but Pennsylvania and two dozen other states say the legal battle isn&#x27;t over.Why it matters: Pennsylvania&#x27;s Republican attorney general, Dave Sunday, is among a coalition of state law enforcement officials refusing to sign the settlement — arguing it shortchanges consumers.