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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.

Pittsburghers to watch in the winter Olympics

From Team USA standouts to Penguins stars, Pittsburgh has plenty of Olympians to cheer for.

Olympics

The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="winter Olympics may be in Italy" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2026/02/03/lindsey-vonn-olympics-torn-acl-cortina" data-vars-content-id="010d0482-fb3b-4027-826c-de6472d18ce9" data-vars-headline="Pittsburghers to watch in the winter Olympics" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2026/02/03/lindsey-vonn-olympics-torn-acl-cortina" target="_self">winter Olympics may be in Italy</a>, but we can still cheer for our local yinzers.Why it matters: Five Pittsburgh-area natives will compete for <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Team USA" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/27/team-usa-2026-winter-olympics-milano-cortina" data-vars-content-id="010d0482-fb3b-4027-826c-de6472d18ce9" data-vars-headline="Pittsburghers to watch in the winter Olympics" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/27/team-usa-2026-winter-olympics-milano-cortina" target="_self">Team USA</a>, and our adopted hometown hero Sidney Crosby will compete for Team Canada.

Pittsburgh NFL Draft campus renderings revealed

Plans show stages, river travel and upgraded parks ahead of draft week in Pittsburgh.

Get ready for <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="700,000 fans" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/01/05/pittsburgh-2026-nfl-draft-world-cup-arts" data-vars-content-id="55657d05-c994-461b-846b-1b8e12026eb1" data-vars-headline="Pittsburgh NFL Draft campus renderings revealed" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/01/05/pittsburgh-2026-nfl-draft-world-cup-arts" target="_self">700,000 fans</a> outside of Acrisure.Why it matters: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="NFL Draft" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/01/23/2026-nfl-draft-dates-announced" data-vars-content-id="55657d05-c994-461b-846b-1b8e12026eb1" data-vars-headline="Pittsburgh NFL Draft campus renderings revealed" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/01/23/2026-nfl-draft-dates-announced" target="_self">NFL Draft</a> is coming to Pittsburgh this April, and tourism group Visit Pittsburgh released renderings Tuesday of what it should look like when football fans from across the world descend on the city.

What to do in Pittsburgh in February

Celebrate Black history, love and the arts across Pittsburgh this month.

Things to Do

After a quiet post-holiday stretch, events in Pittsburgh are back in full swing.Find ways to celebrate Black History Month and Valentine&#x27;s Day, and tap into the arts with these February things to do.

Where to sled, skate and hike in Pittsburgh this winter

Explore snowy trails, popular sledding spots and rinks just minutes from home.

Winter in Pittsburgh doesn&#x27;t have to mean hunkering down or heading for the hills.Why it matters: We all have our <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="go-to" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/01/16/seven-springs-mountain-resort-ski-snowboard-pennsylvania" data-vars-content-id="c1d41089-1338-4785-b71b-b57fcb8289d6" data-vars-headline="Where to sled, skate and hike in Pittsburgh this winter" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/01/16/seven-springs-mountain-resort-ski-snowboard-pennsylvania" target="_self">go-to</a> rural escapes, but there are plenty of blues-busting sledding slopes, skating rinks and trails closer to home.

How to cross-country ski in Western Pennsylvania

First-timers can rent skis and take free lessons at Laurel Ridge.

Sports

There are more ways to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="enjoy the snow" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/01/16/dogsled-pennsylvania-nemacolin-winter" data-vars-content-id="35f656a1-325b-451a-b1a1-faf6c19ddc6a" data-vars-headline="How to cross-country ski in Western Pennsylvania" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/01/16/dogsled-pennsylvania-nemacolin-winter" target="_self">enjoy the snow</a> than going downhill.Why it matters: It can be more challenging and frustrating than downhill skiing, but cross-country skiing is much cheaper and provides a quiet solitude that is hard to replicate.

Mike Tomlin leaving the Steelers

Tomlin won a Super Bowl and never had a losing season — but hadn't won a playoff game in 10 years.

The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Steelers" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/01/12/best-bars-steelers-playoff-game-pittsburgh" data-vars-content-id="fe11fe82-e561-497b-b1c0-f899c47c6ba3" data-vars-headline="Mike Tomlin leaving the Steelers" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/01/12/best-bars-steelers-playoff-game-pittsburgh" target="_self">Steelers</a>&#x27; longtime head coach, Mike Tomlin, told the team Tuesday he is stepping down, according to owner Art Rooney II.Why it matters: Tomlin served 19 seasons as head coach, the second-longest-tenured coach in Steelers history, winning coach of the year and a Super Bowl during the 2008 season.

Steelers winless playoff streak continues

Pittsburgh's offense sputtered as the Texans pulled away in the fourth quarter.

The terrible streak continues for the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Steelers" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/01/12/best-bars-steelers-playoff-game-pittsburgh" data-vars-content-id="5719d78e-0806-4b5f-95b3-6d2012f13772" data-vars-headline="Steelers winless playoff streak continues" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/01/12/best-bars-steelers-playoff-game-pittsburgh" target="_self">Steelers</a>.Why it matters: The Houston Texans defeated the Steelers 30-6 on Monday night, continuing the Black and Gold&#x27;s now 10-year streak of failing to win a playoff game.

Steelers vs. Texans playoffs: A cheat sheet for casual fans

Everything you need to know to fake it through the Steelers' playoff clash with Houston.

The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Steelers" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/02/28/steelers-report-card" data-vars-content-id="ae2a5ca6-da28-48b0-8f8f-d6d16ed2600f" data-vars-headline="Steelers vs. Texans playoffs: A cheat sheet for casual fans" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/02/28/steelers-report-card" target="_self">Steelers</a> are back in the playoffs, so it&#x27;s time to jump on the bandwagon.Why it matters: Football is life in Southwestern Pennsylvania, so if you haven&#x27;t already integrated into <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Steelers Nation" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/10/07/1-photo-to-go-steelers-nation-in-slc" data-vars-content-id="ae2a5ca6-da28-48b0-8f8f-d6d16ed2600f" data-vars-headline="Steelers vs. Texans playoffs: A cheat sheet for casual fans" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/10/07/1-photo-to-go-steelers-nation-in-slc" target="_self">Steelers Nation</a>, it&#x27;s a good way to connect with your fellow yinzers.

Best bars in Pittsburgh for watching the Steelers

These local bars will be packed with fans and Steelers energy Monday night.

Food and Drink

The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Steelers" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/01/06/steelers-field-holy-water-tradition" data-vars-content-id="433741f1-b9d5-4515-af44-15a081b023e5" data-vars-headline="Best bars in Pittsburgh for watching the Steelers" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/01/06/steelers-field-holy-water-tradition" target="_self">Steelers</a>&#x27; playoff game against the Texans on Monday is a chance for fans to show their might, and a rowdy bar is the perfect place to gather.The intrigue: Whether you are a diehard or <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="just faking being one" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/01/12/steelers-vs-texans-playoffs-a-cheat-sheet-for-casual-fans" data-vars-content-id="433741f1-b9d5-4515-af44-15a081b023e5" data-vars-headline="Best bars in Pittsburgh for watching the Steelers" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/01/12/steelers-vs-texans-playoffs-a-cheat-sheet-for-casual-fans" target="_self">just faking being one</a>, these local bars provide an intense and fun experience without paying for a ticket to Acrisure.

Crosby-Ovechkin feud inspires "Heated Rivalry"

HBO Max's "Heated Rivalry" draws loose inspiration from the legendary NHL feud between Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby and the Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin – minus the romance.

Culture

HBO Max&#x27;s &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Heated Rivalry" data-vars-click-url="https://apnews.com/article/heated-rivalry-hockey-romance-801f41aec6cc476a12fe1a670ea68a22" data-vars-content-id="8d3a027a-6373-4eb5-866d-6c500ee86d94" data-vars-headline="Crosby-Ovechkin feud inspires &quot;Heated Rivalry&quot;" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://apnews.com/article/heated-rivalry-hockey-romance-801f41aec6cc476a12fe1a670ea68a22" target="_blank">Heated Rivalry</a>&quot; draws loose inspiration from the legendary NHL feud between Pittsburgh Penguins captain <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Sidney Crosby" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/10/06/penguins-nhl-season-opener-2025" data-vars-content-id="8d3a027a-6373-4eb5-866d-6c500ee86d94" data-vars-headline="Crosby-Ovechkin feud inspires &quot;Heated Rivalry&quot;" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/10/06/penguins-nhl-season-opener-2025" target="_self">Sidney Crosby</a> and the Washington Capitals&#x27; Alex Ovechkin — minus, of course, the romance.The intrigue: Author Rachel Reid, who wrote the novel from which the series is adapted, says the show&#x27;s buzzy hockey drama was inspired by the decades-long on-ice contention between Crosby and Ovechkin.

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