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We timed PIT's new terminal

Most travelers can reach their gate in 20 minutes or less.

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The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="people mover" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/05/07/where-is-nebby" data-vars-content-id="59bb8e81-196f-4c80-80f1-c819d3dd12ff" data-vars-headline="We timed PIT&#x27;s new terminal" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/05/07/where-is-nebby" target="_self">people mover</a> is gone and security is <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="streamlined" data-vars-click-url="https://www.tsa.gov/news/press/releases/2025/11/18/tsa-opens-new-state-art-security-checkpoint-pittsburgh-international" data-vars-content-id="59bb8e81-196f-4c80-80f1-c819d3dd12ff" data-vars-headline="We timed PIT&#x27;s new terminal" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.tsa.gov/news/press/releases/2025/11/18/tsa-opens-new-state-art-security-checkpoint-pittsburgh-international" target="_blank">streamlined</a>, but how fast can you actually get through Pittsburgh International Airport&#x27;s new terminal? We timed it.Why it matters: PIT opened its new <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="$1.7 billion terminal" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/11/17/pittsburgh-airport-new-terminal-opens" data-vars-content-id="59bb8e81-196f-4c80-80f1-c819d3dd12ff" data-vars-headline="We timed PIT&#x27;s new terminal" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/11/17/pittsburgh-airport-new-terminal-opens" target="_self">$1.7 billion terminal</a> late last year, promising to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="slash" data-vars-click-url="https://www.facebook.com/reel/1091784939105174" data-vars-content-id="59bb8e81-196f-4c80-80f1-c819d3dd12ff" data-vars-headline="We timed PIT&#x27;s new terminal" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.facebook.com/reel/1091784939105174" target="_blank">slash</a> curb-to-gate times for many travelers.

Downtown tower to become affordable housing

The $30M project will bring 46 units, almost all of which will be affordable, by 2027.

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A 120-year-old office tower Downtown will get new life as affordable housing soon.Why it matters: Downtown Pittsburgh is full of vacant and aging office buildings as the neighborhood slowly crawls out of its pandemic lows.

Throwback Thursday: A Pirates game without food, drinks, or umps

One of the oddest games in Pittsburgh baseball history played out on this date 50 years ago.

Sports

One of the oddest games in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Pittsburgh baseball" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/03/26/pirates-season-preview-hope-playoff-run" data-vars-content-id="1f1ac5ba-5f72-4f8f-9b94-5861030f78a3" data-vars-headline="Throwback Thursday: A Pirates game without food, drinks, or umps" 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/pirates-season-preview-hope-playoff-run" target="_self">Pittsburgh baseball</a> history played out on this date 50 years ago.Flashback: Four-hundred concession vendors at Three Rivers Stadium voted May 21, 1976 to go on strike shortly before a Friday night game.

Trump backs renewed push for railway safety bill

The proposal could be added to a major transit funding package this week.

President Trump is throwing his support behind an effort to improve railway safety that was written in the aftermath of the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="East Palestine train derailment" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/02/13/what-we-know-about-ohio-train-derailment" data-vars-content-id="fe53f2b4-c808-40a5-b6e1-9dfdbe7265e3" data-vars-headline="Trump backs renewed push for railway safety bill" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/02/13/what-we-know-about-ohio-train-derailment" target="_self">East Palestine train derailment</a>.Why it matters: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Railway Safety Act" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/03/01/rail-safety-bill-senate-ohio-train-derailment" data-vars-content-id="fe53f2b4-c808-40a5-b6e1-9dfdbe7265e3" data-vars-headline="Trump backs renewed push for railway safety bill" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/03/01/rail-safety-bill-senate-ohio-train-derailment" target="_self">Railway Safety Act</a> has lingered in Congress for over three years after the 2023 derailment, even with bipartisan support from <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Rep. Chris Deluzio" data-vars-click-url="https://archive.triblive.com/local/regional/deluzio-fetterman-renew-calls-for-action-on-railway-safety-act/" data-vars-content-id="fe53f2b4-c808-40a5-b6e1-9dfdbe7265e3" data-vars-headline="Trump backs renewed push for railway safety bill" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://archive.triblive.com/local/regional/deluzio-fetterman-renew-calls-for-action-on-railway-safety-act/" target="_blank">Rep. Chris Deluzio</a> (D-Aspinwall), Democratic Sen. <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="John Fetterman" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/01/27/fetterman-noem-dhs-shooting" data-vars-content-id="fe53f2b4-c808-40a5-b6e1-9dfdbe7265e3" data-vars-headline="Trump backs renewed push for railway safety bill" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/01/27/fetterman-noem-dhs-shooting" target="_self">John Fetterman</a> and Vice President JD Vance.

By the numbers: NFL draft

Fans traveled far and spent big as the draft set records across the region.

Visit Pittsburgh released a slew of statistics about the city hosting the draft over three days in late April.The intrigue: Pittsburgh broke <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="attendance records for the NFL draft" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/04/27/nfl-draft-pittsburgh-record-crowd" data-vars-content-id="fc8c2249-6fae-4043-884f-b6bbeb0d63c4" data-vars-headline="By the numbers: NFL draft" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/04/27/nfl-draft-pittsburgh-record-crowd" target="_self">attendance records for the NFL draft</a>, but the numbers go beyond that.

Snag a Dr. Robby bobblehead at PNC Park

Fans heading to PNC Park on July 25 can score a limited-edition Dr. Robby bobblehead.

Culture

Fans heading to PNC Park for the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Pirates-Cubs" data-vars-click-url="https://www.mlb.com/pirates/tickets/promotions/bobbleheads/the-pitt?partnerId=it-20260521-18209618-pit-1-A&amp;utm_id=it-20260521-18209618-pit-1-A" data-vars-content-id="4dccfe59-746b-43e3-9616-61b45709f583" data-vars-headline="Snag a Dr. Robby bobblehead at PNC Park" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.mlb.com/pirates/tickets/promotions/bobbleheads/the-pitt?partnerId=it-20260521-18209618-pit-1-A&amp;utm_id=it-20260521-18209618-pit-1-A" target="_blank">Pirates-Cubs</a> game on July 25 can score a limited-edition <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Dr. Robby" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/01/15/the-pitt-where-does-dr-robby-live-pittsburgh" data-vars-content-id="4dccfe59-746b-43e3-9616-61b45709f583" data-vars-headline="Snag a Dr. Robby bobblehead at PNC Park" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/01/15/the-pitt-where-does-dr-robby-live-pittsburgh" target="_self">Dr. Robby</a> bobblehead from HBO Max&#x27;s Pittsburgh-set medical drama, &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Pitt" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/04/16/the-pitt-finale-predictions-pittsburgh" data-vars-content-id="4dccfe59-746b-43e3-9616-61b45709f583" data-vars-headline="Snag a Dr. Robby bobblehead at PNC Park" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/04/16/the-pitt-finale-predictions-pittsburgh" target="_self">The Pitt</a>.&quot;The big picture: The first 20,000 fans at the ballpark will get the collectible inspired by actor Noah Wyle&#x27;s character, Dr. Michael &quot;Robby&quot; Robinavitch, senior attending physician at the fictional Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center.

Pittsburgh major sports playoff skid continues

The city's major teams haven't advanced in the postseason since 2018.

We&#x27;ll have as many playoff losses as bridges soon at this pace. The big picture: Pittsburgh&#x27;s three major sports teams — the Steelers, Pirates and Penguins — have not advanced in the postseason their last 16 combined attempts.

Nittany Lion wins Pa.'s first mascot race

Penn State's mascot beat Pittsburgh and Philly rivals in a 40-yard dash.

<figure><img alt="The Nittany Lion Mascot racing on green grass and beating three other Pennsylvania mascots" height="450" id="711bfdd1-fdd1-4664-bbcb-fb5186c16de4" src="https://images.axios.com/TMBPYu29CJIc91y0gluCnb2tVPQ=/2026/04/23/1776978065971.gif" width="800"/><figcaption>The Nittany Lion pulled away from the rest. GIF: Ryan Deto/Axios</figcaption></figure>The other <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Battle of Pennsylvania" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/04/14/penguins-flyers-playoff-series-pennsylvania-rivalry" data-vars-content-id="ff557613-6ccc-46dc-b54a-917489779d5f" data-vars-headline="Nittany Lion wins Pa.&#x27;s first mascot race" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/04/14/penguins-flyers-playoff-series-pennsylvania-rivalry" target="_self">Battle of Pennsylvania</a> went to Penn State&#x27;s Nittany Lion mascot.The intrigue: The &quot;Great Pennsylvania Mascot Race&quot; at the NFL draft campus at Point State Park pitted Steely McBeam, Swoop the Philadelphia Eagles mascot, Roc the Pitt Panther and the Nittany Lion in a 40-yard dash to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="help promote the state&#x27;s tourism industry" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/04/21/pennsylvania-mascot-race-nfl-draft-pittsburgh" data-vars-content-id="ff557613-6ccc-46dc-b54a-917489779d5f" data-vars-headline="Nittany Lion wins Pa.&#x27;s first mascot race" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/04/21/pennsylvania-mascot-race-nfl-draft-pittsburgh" target="_self">help promote the state&#x27;s tourism industry</a>.

NFL draft has Pittsburgh-inspired snacks

Fans can try kielbasa, pepperoni rolls and themed cocktails at the draft.

Food and Drink

Get your kielbasa at the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="NFL draft" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/04/21/pittsburgh-nfl-draft-fears-traffic-yinzers-relax" data-vars-content-id="26ac80b2-7fc6-4b9b-a055-47860ebe8079" data-vars-headline="NFL draft has Pittsburgh-inspired snacks" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/04/21/pittsburgh-nfl-draft-fears-traffic-yinzers-relax" target="_self">NFL draft</a>.The Intrigue: Yinzer-themed stuff is everywhere on the NFL draft campus, including the Aramark <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="concessions" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/03/31/pnc-park-2026-food-review-pirates" data-vars-content-id="26ac80b2-7fc6-4b9b-a055-47860ebe8079" data-vars-headline="NFL draft has Pittsburgh-inspired snacks" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/03/31/pnc-park-2026-food-review-pirates" target="_self">concessions</a>.

What to know before the NFL Draft

Here's how to get there, what to do and when events start this weekend.

<figure><img alt="A man kicking a field goal and missing wide left at Acrisure Stadium." height="450" id="3e0c456c-7c6c-4dec-b360-ab8314e3f426" src="https://images.axios.com/abIH0ig_IykEo6l-aLeGbB91jhU=/2026/04/22/1776890808378.gif" width="800"/><figcaption>Yinz can kick field goals at the draft, too, and hopefully not miss like Ryan. GIF: Courtesy of Oliver Morrison</figcaption></figure>The draft is here and we got a sneak peek.Why it matters: Local leaders say this is probably the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="biggest free event Pittsburgh has ever had" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/04/21/pittsburgh-nfl-draft-fears-traffic-yinzers-relax" data-vars-content-id="1b5e1e76-8004-4ee3-b8dc-95a7ca3b7c67" data-vars-headline="What to know before the NFL Draft" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/04/21/pittsburgh-nfl-draft-fears-traffic-yinzers-relax" target="_self">biggest free event Pittsburgh has ever had</a>, so take advantage but be prepared.

Pa.'s mascots will race at NFL draft

Steely McBeam and others face off in a 40-yard dash at the NFL Draft.

The NFL draft will crown a mascot champion. The intrigue: The &quot;Great Pennsylvania Mascot Race&quot; will pit Steely McBeam, Swoop the Philadelphia Eagles mascot, Roc the Pitt Panther and the Penn State Nittany Lion in a 40-yard dash for eternal glory.

Yinzers, relax: The draft will be fine

Officials are pushing back on fears of chaos during Pittsburgh's NFL draft week.

Don&#x27;t let the naysayers ruin <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="NFL draft week" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/04/20/nfl-draft-week-events-things-to-do-guide-pittsburgh" data-vars-content-id="a5d9672e-86d4-4a4e-a61d-ab7ff82a7a01" data-vars-headline="Yinzers, relax: The draft will be fine" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/04/20/nfl-draft-week-events-things-to-do-guide-pittsburgh" target="_self">NFL draft week</a>, local leaders tell Axios.Why it matters: The massive sporting event — estimated to attract 500,000+ tourists and locals over three days — is dividing Pittsburghers and many are wary of disruptions to their daily routines.

Pens debut "Heated Rivalry"- inspired cocktail

A fishbowl drink inspired by a viral hockey trend debuts at Penguins playoff games.

PPG Paints Arena is premiering a cocktail for the playoffs inspired by a viral TikTok trend.The intrigue: The Pens Aquarium Cocktail is a nod to the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="&quot;boy aquarium&quot; trend" data-vars-click-url="https://www.today.com/popculture/boy-aquarium-tiktok-slang-explained-rcna257032" data-vars-content-id="435b4ae4-c491-414d-a367-7c4d2c812d7d" data-vars-headline="Pens debut &quot;Heated Rivalry&quot;- inspired cocktail" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.today.com/popculture/boy-aquarium-tiktok-slang-explained-rcna257032" target="_blank">&quot;boy aquarium&quot; trend</a>, where fans of the hockey streaming series &quot;Heated Rivalry&quot; refer to the rink as a &quot;boy aquarium&quot; when watching live hockey games.

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By the numbers: NFL draft

Snag a Dr. Robby bobblehead at PNC Park

Throwback Thursday: A Pirates game without food, drinks, or umps

Pittsburgh major sports playoff skid continues

Nittany Lion wins Pa.'s first mascot race