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Post-Gazette sold to nonprofit institute

A nonprofit will take over the Post-Gazette after plans to shut it down.

Business

Pittsburgh just avoided losing a 239-year-old civic institution — but the future makeup of the Post-Gazette is still uncertain.Why it matters: The region&#x27;s largest and oldest paper announced earlier this year that <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="it would shut down" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/01/07/post-gazette-shutdown-may-2026" data-vars-content-id="86e24702-6c69-4e18-9c21-83db3e3e6754" data-vars-headline="Post-Gazette sold to nonprofit institute" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/01/07/post-gazette-shutdown-may-2026" target="_self">it would shut down</a> in May.

130K drop Pennie coverage as insurance costs spike

The end of federal subsidies is tied to rising costs.

News

Roughly 130,000 Pennsylvanians have dropped coverage through Pennie, the state&#x27;s Affordable Care Act marketplace, in the past five months.Why it matters: About 1 in 10 Americans enrolled in an ACA plan last year now lack health coverage, per <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="surveys" data-vars-click-url="https://www.kff.org/public-opinion/a-follow-up-survey-of-aca-marketplace-enrollees/#c255b176-f8c5-4647-ac6f-75178b0ed76c" data-vars-content-id="a0691753-1973-4d7d-9085-e060fe1a0e7d" data-vars-headline="130K drop Pennie coverage as insurance costs spike" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.kff.org/public-opinion/a-follow-up-survey-of-aca-marketplace-enrollees/#c255b176-f8c5-4647-ac6f-75178b0ed76c" target="_blank">surveys</a> by research nonprofit KFF.

"The Pitt" finale: What we think will happen

Culture

&quot;The Pitt&#x27;s&quot; season 2 finale is almost here — and, in Axios Pittsburgh&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="proud tradition" 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="916c8859-76bd-448f-8c7e-c5b9e6ccb81c" data-vars-headline="&quot;The Pitt&quot; finale: What we think will happen" 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">proud tradition</a> of newsroom banter, we have thoughts.Why it matters: This <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="season" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/01/08/the-pitt-returns-with-fireworks-and-furries" data-vars-content-id="916c8859-76bd-448f-8c7e-c5b9e6ccb81c" data-vars-headline="&quot;The Pitt&quot; finale: What we think will happen" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/01/08/the-pitt-returns-with-fireworks-and-furries" target="_self">season</a> delivered more <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="local nods" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/02/04/the-pitt-shoutout-brings-new-attention-to-pinos" data-vars-content-id="916c8859-76bd-448f-8c7e-c5b9e6ccb81c" data-vars-headline="&quot;The Pitt&quot; finale: What we think will happen" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/02/04/the-pitt-shoutout-brings-new-attention-to-pinos" target="_self">local nods</a> and doubled down on rising tension among our Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center crew, but plenty remains open-ended ahead of Thursday night&#x27;s finale.

Battle of Pennsylvania set between Pens and Flyers

Pittsburgh and Philadelphia meet again as a long-running NHL rivalry heats up.

Sports

The keys to the Keystone State are on the line when the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Pittsburgh Penguins" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/04/13/penguins-playoff-return-2026-season-turnaround" data-vars-content-id="369a2ebe-4ef8-4e42-9cf9-04726c6e9466" data-vars-headline="Battle of Pennsylvania set between Pens and Flyers" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/04/13/penguins-playoff-return-2026-season-turnaround" target="_self">Pittsburgh Penguins</a> take on the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Philadelphia Flyers" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2026/01/14/gritty-salary-josh-shapiro-philly-pensyllvania" data-vars-content-id="369a2ebe-4ef8-4e42-9cf9-04726c6e9466" data-vars-headline="Battle of Pennsylvania set between Pens and Flyers" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2026/01/14/gritty-salary-josh-shapiro-philly-pensyllvania" target="_self">Philadelphia Flyers</a> in the Stanley Cup playoffs.Why it matters: Pennsylvania&#x27;s pro hockey teams are reigniting a bitter rivalry that stretches across nearly six decades.

Free bus rides set for NFL Draft

Pittsburgh officials really don't want you to drive to the draft.

Suburbanites, rejoice: There will be some free bus rides to the NFL Draft.Why it matters: Pittsburgh officials <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="really don&#x27;t want you to drive" 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="ca758c66-469e-4157-9f15-dd657c768c0f" data-vars-headline="Free bus rides set for 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/2026/03/25/nfl-draft-pittsburgh-transportation-tips-road-closures-parking" target="_self">really don&#x27;t want you to drive</a> to the draft, and they recently announced another free public transit option.

Waymo tech could target Pittsburgh potholes

A Waymo pilot could help crews find and fix potholes faster.

A new Waymo pilot program could soon help Pittsburgh spot and fix potholes faster, tackling one of the region&#x27;s most stubborn problems.Why it matters: Cities like Pittsburgh largely rely on <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="residents&#x27; reports" data-vars-click-url="https://www.pittsburghpa.gov/Resident-Services/Road-Maintenance/Potholes" data-vars-content-id="810a15e3-18ce-4bf5-baaa-ddb507d194e6" data-vars-headline="Waymo tech could target Pittsburgh potholes" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.pittsburghpa.gov/Resident-Services/Road-Maintenance/Potholes" target="_blank">residents&#x27; reports</a> and inspections to spot the perennial tire-killers.

A biker's guide to Pittsburgh's side streets

Neighborways offer calmer, safer routes for biking across Pittsburgh neighborhoods.

Transit

The city&#x27;s roads can be challenging to navigate by car, and often <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="even harder by bike" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/06/03/pittsburgh-bike-lane-penn-avenue" data-vars-content-id="6104b22d-9251-4b04-a434-59ff73082181" data-vars-headline="A biker&#x27;s guide to Pittsburgh&#x27;s side streets" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/06/03/pittsburgh-bike-lane-penn-avenue" target="_self">even harder by bike</a>.Why it matters: Spring is here, and more Pittsburghers will be hitting the streets on two wheels, so it&#x27;s important to know where riding is the safest and most stress-free.

New guide helps fans bike the NFL Draft

Routes, parking and safety tips make biking to draft events easier.

Draft week traffic gridlock is <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="coming" 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="a8a70f7d-ceff-4381-b9bf-d4e54641df8d" data-vars-headline="New guide helps fans bike 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/2026/03/25/nfl-draft-pittsburgh-transportation-tips-road-closures-parking" target="_self">coming</a>, but Bike Pittsburgh&#x27;s &quot;Bike the Draft&quot; guide has tips to beat it.Why it matters: Crowds, road closures and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="pricey parking" data-vars-click-url="https://triblive.com/sports/steelers/hundreds-of-parking-spaces-open-in-pittsburgh-for-nfl-draft-averaging-87-a-day/" data-vars-content-id="a8a70f7d-ceff-4381-b9bf-d4e54641df8d" data-vars-headline="New guide helps fans bike the NFL Draft" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://triblive.com/sports/steelers/hundreds-of-parking-spaces-open-in-pittsburgh-for-nfl-draft-averaging-87-a-day/" target="_blank">pricey parking</a> will hit Downtown and the North Shore later this month.

Free light-rail rides during NFL Draft

Sheetz will cover light rail and incline fares to ease draft travel.

Pittsburgh&#x27;s light-rail trains will be free during the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="NFL Draft" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/02/03/nfl-draft-renderings-city-parks-acrisure" data-vars-content-id="87df98b4-54bf-442c-b04e-0a116d9cc61e" data-vars-headline="Free light-rail rides during 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/2026/02/03/nfl-draft-renderings-city-parks-acrisure" target="_self">NFL Draft</a>. Why it matters: Local officials want people to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="avoid driving to the 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="87df98b4-54bf-442c-b04e-0a116d9cc61e" data-vars-headline="Free light-rail rides during 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/2026/03/25/nfl-draft-pittsburgh-transportation-tips-road-closures-parking" target="_self">avoid driving to the draft</a>, and now convenience store giant <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Sheetz" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/08/28/sheetz-first-pittsburgh-store-banksville" data-vars-content-id="87df98b4-54bf-442c-b04e-0a116d9cc61e" data-vars-headline="Free light-rail rides during 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/2025/08/28/sheetz-first-pittsburgh-store-banksville" target="_self">Sheetz</a> is paying for free rides on the region&#x27;s two light-rail lines and the Monongahela Incline between April 23-25.

How to take transit, park and navigate the NFL Draft

Transit, road closures and parking tips for navigating draft crowds in Pittsburgh.

You can drive to and park at the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="NFL Draft" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/03/18/pittsburgh-ready-nfl-draft-2026-crowds-logistics" data-vars-content-id="2f300b5f-b6c3-455e-8881-70abdb9995f6" data-vars-headline="How to take transit, park and navigate 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/2026/03/18/pittsburgh-ready-nfl-draft-2026-crowds-logistics" target="_self">NFL Draft</a>, but local leaders really don&#x27;t want you to.Why it matters: When Pittsburgh hosts the draft April 23-25, hundreds of thousands of people will <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="converge on the North Shore and Downtown" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/02/03/nfl-draft-renderings-city-parks-acrisure" data-vars-content-id="2f300b5f-b6c3-455e-8881-70abdb9995f6" data-vars-headline="How to take transit, park and navigate 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/2026/02/03/nfl-draft-renderings-city-parks-acrisure" target="_self">converge on the North Shore and Downtown</a>, so the region is adjusting transit service, closing roads and explaining the best pedestrian and bike paths to use.

New bill targets repeat turnpike toll evaders

Lawmakers propose stricter penalties as unpaid tolls top $200 million.

The bell could soon toll for toll evaders.Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Pennsylvania turnpikes" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/02/27/pa-turnpike-eliminate-breezewood-detour" data-vars-content-id="fcd3055f-38c5-4003-bd4b-c38307197b92" data-vars-headline="New bill targets repeat turnpike toll evaders" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/02/27/pa-turnpike-eliminate-breezewood-detour" target="_self">Pennsylvania turnpikes</a> are losing out on hundreds of millions in revenue due to unpaid tolls, and law-abiding motorists are paying more and more to drive the state&#x27;s toll roads.

Why Irish airline Aer Lingus chose Pittsburgh

Corporate ties, tourism and Irish heritage helped land the new route.

Pittsburgh and Ireland are close, but they are about to get a lot closer.The big picture: Pittsburgh International Airport <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="will get new direct flights to Dublin" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/12/11/nonstop-dublin-flights-pittsburgh" data-vars-content-id="16044df5-f3fa-4831-b818-f831073e4b94" data-vars-headline="Why Irish airline Aer Lingus chose Pittsburgh" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/12/11/nonstop-dublin-flights-pittsburgh" target="_self">will get new direct flights to Dublin</a> in a couple of months, and Aer Lingus is making a push to boost the connection.

Autonomous shuttles could come to PIT airport

PIT may add driverless shuttles linking parking, hotel and terminals.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Pittsburgh International Airport" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/11/17/pittsburgh-airport-new-terminal-opens" data-vars-content-id="6ce439a7-e724-4131-8314-775b7ca6d70f" data-vars-headline="Autonomous shuttles could come to PIT airport" 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">Pittsburgh International Airport</a> is looking to use autonomous shuttles to help move passengers between its new terminal, parking structures and on-site hotel.Why it matters: The new $1.7 billion landside terminal abuts the airside terminal, making the old parking lots and on-site hotel out of walking distance from the new terminal.

Waymo expands robotaxi push in Pittsburgh

Backed by $16 billion in fresh funding, Waymo is growing its U.S. footprint as it eyes driverless rides here.

Robotaxi service <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Waymo" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/25/ai-waymo-robotaxis-av" data-vars-content-id="f0a54e74-fd21-4949-a2a4-b3d9f94af371" data-vars-headline="Waymo expands robotaxi push in Pittsburgh" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/25/ai-waymo-robotaxis-av" target="_self">Waymo</a> has the green light to test autonomously in Pittsburgh with a licensed specialist behind the wheel, but the cars are still in manual mode for now.Why it matters: The certification puts Waymo one step closer to launching fully driverless taxis here.

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Free bus rides set for NFL Draft

Waymo tech could target Pittsburgh potholes

A biker's guide to Pittsburgh's side streets

New guide helps fans bike the NFL Draft

Free light-rail rides during NFL Draft