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We timed PIT's new terminal

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

Travel

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.

First Look: Armada's 90,000-square-foot expansion

The logistics giant is bringing workers back with a major office upgrade.

Another large Pittsburgh company is <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="bringing workers back into the office," data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DYAI6AnJJdt/" data-vars-content-id="5168ff5d-be7f-400e-8179-d2f957c0e767" data-vars-headline="First Look: Armada&#x27;s 90,000-square-foot expansion" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DYAI6AnJJdt/" target="_blank">bringing workers back into the office,</a> and it&#x27;s incentivizing them with a swanky new upgrade.Why it matters: Logistics company <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Armada" data-vars-click-url="https://www.armada.net/company/" data-vars-content-id="5168ff5d-be7f-400e-8179-d2f957c0e767" data-vars-headline="First Look: Armada&#x27;s 90,000-square-foot expansion" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.armada.net/company/" target="_blank">Armada</a> is Pittsburgh&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="third-largest privately held company" data-vars-click-url="https://www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/subscriber-only/2025/06/13/meet-the-350-highest-revenue-private-companies-based-in-the.html" data-vars-content-id="5168ff5d-be7f-400e-8179-d2f957c0e767" data-vars-headline="First Look: Armada&#x27;s 90,000-square-foot expansion" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/subscriber-only/2025/06/13/meet-the-350-highest-revenue-private-companies-based-in-the.html" target="_blank">third-largest privately held company</a> — behind Giant Eagle and 84 Lumber — and its new headquarters in Wexford gives it room to expand.

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.

Sarris Candies to offer new factory tours

A new store and factory tours are coming to the longtime candy maker.

Food and Drink

Pittsburgh&#x27;s largest local candy company is getting even bigger.The big picture: Canonsburg-based <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Sarris Candies" data-vars-click-url="https://sarriscandies.com/" data-vars-content-id="97bf36cb-3775-408a-bf84-4f8e6a277f42" data-vars-headline="Sarris Candies to offer new factory tours" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://sarriscandies.com/" target="_blank">Sarris Candies</a> is opening a new factory store and will offer guided factory tours for the first time in the company&#x27;s 66-year history.

These outdoor dining spots in Pittsburgh are worth a visit

Sip, snack and soak up the sun around 'tahn.

Things to Do

The sun&#x27;s finally sticking around, which means it&#x27;s patio season.The big picture: Pittsburgh has no shortage of places to eat and drink outside this summer.

Meet Pittsburgh's new lion cub

Zoo staff say the cub is healthy and already hitting milestones.

The Pittsburgh Zoo &amp; Aquarium has a new rookie on the prowl.The big picture: A female African lion cub born April 5 will make her public debut in late summer, the zoo announced Tuesday.

Pittsburgh adds loungers to public pools

Nearly 300 loungers will be available when city pools open June 15.

Summer is about to get more relaxing as Pittsburgh&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="public pools" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/06/06/best-public-pools-guide" data-vars-content-id="7dd7b3e1-210f-4e19-beee-a82098e60a60" data-vars-headline="Pittsburgh adds loungers to public pools" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/06/06/best-public-pools-guide" target="_self">public pools</a> add loungers and chairs.Why it matters: They&#x27;re more comfortable than the ground.

Pop-up roller rink to open in Market Square

The rink opens May 7 and runs through May 25.

Market Square is getting a retro remix this month with a pop-up roller rink — here for a short spin to showcase the plaza&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="new renovations" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/04/22/pittsburgh-market-square-renovation" data-vars-content-id="573e3380-cc96-4b87-9c5b-58f85489e6a4" data-vars-headline="Pop-up roller rink to open in Market Square" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/04/22/pittsburgh-market-square-renovation" target="_self">new renovations</a> and bring people back Downtown.Zoom in: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Skate the Square" data-vars-click-url="https://downtownpittsburgh.com/skatethesquare/" data-vars-content-id="573e3380-cc96-4b87-9c5b-58f85489e6a4" data-vars-headline="Pop-up roller rink to open in Market Square" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://downtownpittsburgh.com/skatethesquare/" target="_blank">Skate the Square</a> opens Thursday.

Things to do in Pittsburgh this May

Enjoy free food festivals and live music across Pittsburgh this May.

May is here, and so is festival season!From concerts and culinary events to street fairs and more, here&#x27;s what&#x27;s happening around the city this month.

What May Day means in Pittsburgh

Marches and events highlight labor history and workers' rights across the region.

Labor rights are integral to Pittsburgh&#x27;s history and growth as a region, and International Workers&#x27; Day is a great opportunity to remember them.The big picture: Labor groups and local activists will be holding marches, parades and events Friday and this weekend to commemorate May Day.

NFL draft sets new first-day attendance record

Pittsburgh set a new NFL draft attendance record with 320,000 fans on Thursday.

The NFL draft&#x27;s first full day brought big crowds, packed park-and-rides and lively fan scenes across Downtown and the North Shore. The big picture: Pittsburgh set a new first-day attendance record with <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="320,000 fans" data-vars-click-url="https://x.com/NFL/status/2047510988908359916" data-vars-content-id="ae8b5497-9792-46c9-84cc-2918cc149c90" data-vars-headline="NFL draft sets new first-day attendance record" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://x.com/NFL/status/2047510988908359916" target="_blank">320,000 fans</a>, commissioner Roger Goodell announced Thursday night, surpassing Detroit&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="previous record" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nfl.com/news/2024-nfl-draft-attendance-record-set-with-more-than-700-00-fans-attending-the-event-in-detroit" data-vars-content-id="ae8b5497-9792-46c9-84cc-2918cc149c90" data-vars-headline="NFL draft sets new first-day attendance record" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nfl.com/news/2024-nfl-draft-attendance-record-set-with-more-than-700-00-fans-attending-the-event-in-detroit" target="_blank">previous record</a> of 275,000.

Find Giant Eagle's giant buggy Downtown

The cartoonishly large, street-legal shopping cart will be Downtown for photos.

<figure><img alt="An oversized metal shopping cart on large wheels sits on a waterfront road; two people in red ride inside. City skyline and blue sky backdrop; cart bears the &quot;giant eagle&quot; logo." height="508" id="19ba28c7-4b3d-4972-b29d-2bdc6d708775" src="https://images.axios.com/Rg_JNJM9kCGcftofgB-BL24r8CI=/2026/04/23/1776919449013.gif" width="960"/><figcaption>When I &quot;just need a few things.&quot; GIF: Courtesy of Giant Eagle</figcaption></figure>Here&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="one" data-vars-click-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfQbdyySrGE" data-vars-content-id="652a2038-9e01-4409-ad02-bc31cf48a3fa" data-vars-headline="Find Giant Eagle&#x27;s giant buggy Downtown" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfQbdyySrGE" target="_blank">one</a> more <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="oversized" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/04/16/giant-pop-tart-mascot-nfl-draft-pittsburgh-event" data-vars-content-id="652a2038-9e01-4409-ad02-bc31cf48a3fa" data-vars-headline="Find Giant Eagle&#x27;s giant buggy Downtown" 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/giant-pop-tart-mascot-nfl-draft-pittsburgh-event" target="_self">oversized</a> surprise you didn&#x27;t have on your NFL draft bingo card: a Giant Eagle buggy — or shopping cart, for the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="uninitiated" data-vars-click-url="https://www.pghcitypaper.com/specials-guides/pittsburghese-dictionary-how-to-talk-like-a-yinzer-19623370/" data-vars-content-id="652a2038-9e01-4409-ad02-bc31cf48a3fa" data-vars-headline="Find Giant Eagle&#x27;s giant buggy Downtown" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.pghcitypaper.com/specials-guides/pittsburghese-dictionary-how-to-talk-like-a-yinzer-19623370/" target="_blank">uninitiated</a>.Zoom in: Giant Eagle&#x27;s supersized street-legal shopping cart has been <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="spotted" data-vars-click-url="https://www.reddit.com/r/pittsburgh/comments/1ss67bu/did_anybody_else_see_this_today/" data-vars-content-id="652a2038-9e01-4409-ad02-bc31cf48a3fa" data-vars-headline="Find Giant Eagle&#x27;s giant buggy Downtown" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.reddit.com/r/pittsburgh/comments/1ss67bu/did_anybody_else_see_this_today/" target="_blank">spotted</a> all over town ahead of the draft. It&#x27;s large enough for five passengers and a driver.

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