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Help pick Pittsburgh's worst sidewalk

Cast your vote for the city's most frustrating stretch of sidewalk.

Transit

Pittsburgh is a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="fairly good city for pedestrians" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/10/17/1-photo-to-go-walk-this-way" data-vars-content-id="2f74967c-9118-40bd-ab72-be345e41a8c9" data-vars-headline="Help pick Pittsburgh&#x27;s worst sidewalk" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/10/17/1-photo-to-go-walk-this-way" target="_self">fairly good city for pedestrians</a>, but there are still plenty of sidewalk stretches that make navigating on foot treacherous.Why it matters: Many of the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="city&#x27;s sidewalks surveyed by volunteers" data-vars-click-url="https://safe-sidewalks-survey-map.netlify.app/?layers=density%2Cstreets&amp;mode=condition" data-vars-content-id="2f74967c-9118-40bd-ab72-be345e41a8c9" data-vars-headline="Help pick Pittsburgh&#x27;s worst sidewalk" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://safe-sidewalks-survey-map.netlify.app/?layers=density%2Cstreets&amp;mode=condition" target="_blank">city&#x27;s sidewalks surveyed by volunteers</a> are in poor condition, according to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Safe Sidewalks Crew" data-vars-click-url="https://www.pittsburghwalks.org/safesidewalks" data-vars-content-id="2f74967c-9118-40bd-ab72-be345e41a8c9" data-vars-headline="Help pick Pittsburgh&#x27;s worst sidewalk" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.pittsburghwalks.org/safesidewalks" target="_blank">Safe Sidewalks Crew</a>, a partnership between BikePGH, Access Mob Pittsburgh and the City of Pittsburgh&#x27;s Department of Mobility and Infrastructure.

Eat'n Park debuts pickle Smiley cookie

The limited-edition pickle Smiley Cookies will be topped with green pickle-flavored icing.

Food and Drink

Eat&#x27;n Park is giving its iconic Smiley cookie a green, pickle-flavored makeover to celebrate <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Picklesburgh" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/06/02/picklesburgh-2026-dates-locations-expansion" data-vars-content-id="775b8bb4-fa45-42ba-8862-ff5de6639f3e" data-vars-headline="Eat&#x27;n Park debuts pickle Smiley cookie" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/06/02/picklesburgh-2026-dates-locations-expansion" target="_self">Picklesburgh</a>.Zoom in: The limited-edition pickle Smiley cookies will be topped with green pickle-flavored icing and Smiley&#x27;s signature grin.

U.S. Steel details Mon Valley upgrades

The company showcased major improvements planned for its Mon Valley facilities.

News

U.S. Steel is investing $2.5 billion in its Mon Valley Works facilities, and it showcased its planned improvements to the community Thursday.Why it matters: About a year after Japan&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Nippon Steel" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/06/18/us-steel-trump-nippon-takeover" data-vars-content-id="65dddd81-bec9-4d5e-878d-9099c3d945b4" data-vars-headline="U.S. Steel details Mon Valley upgrades" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/06/18/us-steel-trump-nippon-takeover" target="_self">Nippon Steel</a> bought U.S. Steel, the region is starting to see portions of the promised $11 billion investment for the Pittsburgh-based icon.

Lemieux, Harris to join Pittsburgh Walk of Fame

The newest class spans sports, arts, science and business.

Culture

The next class of honorees for <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Pittsburgh&#x27;s Walk of Fame" data-vars-click-url="https://pittsburghwalkoffame.org/" data-vars-content-id="ec55b13a-1025-42c7-abad-010878b638d4" data-vars-headline="Lemieux, Harris to join Pittsburgh Walk of Fame" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://pittsburghwalkoffame.org/" target="_blank">Pittsburgh&#x27;s Walk of Fame</a> is set, spanning arts, science, sports and business.The big picture: The Walk of Fame honors people with ties to Southwestern Pennsylvania who helped shape American culture. Each inductee will be immortalized with a bronze star embedded at the Strip District Terminal sidewalk along Smallman Street.

PIT debuts immersive steel sculptures

The commissioned artwork at PIT's new terminal invites visitors to take a breath — and selfies.

Travel

Three towering steel columns now stand outside Pittsburgh International Airport&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="new terminal" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/05/22/pit-new-terminal-curb-to-gate-times" data-vars-content-id="88764c6a-2548-4747-9d52-1429c06f6af4" data-vars-headline="PIT debuts immersive steel sculptures" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/05/22/pit-new-terminal-curb-to-gate-times" target="_self">new terminal</a>, linking the traveler experience to the region&#x27;s landscape and industrial legacy.Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Colorado artist Patrick Marold&#x27;s" data-vars-click-url="https://www.patrickmarold.com/" data-vars-content-id="88764c6a-2548-4747-9d52-1429c06f6af4" data-vars-headline="PIT debuts immersive steel sculptures" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.patrickmarold.com/" target="_blank">Colorado artist Patrick Marold&#x27;s</a> &quot;Open Columns&quot; is the final permanent <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="commissioned artwork" data-vars-click-url="https://flypittsburgh.com/acaa-corporate/new-terminal-overview/" data-vars-content-id="88764c6a-2548-4747-9d52-1429c06f6af4" data-vars-headline="PIT debuts immersive steel sculptures" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://flypittsburgh.com/acaa-corporate/new-terminal-overview/" target="_blank">commissioned artwork</a> to take its place at the $1.7 billion terminal that opened late last year.

Pittsburgh tourism campaign goes to Washington

New ads aim to attract first-time visitors and raise the city's profile.

It&#x27;s a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="big year for Pittsburgh tourism" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/01/05/pittsburgh-2026-nfl-draft-world-cup-arts" data-vars-content-id="d69f05e6-26b5-4914-a6b9-00962ffcd884" data-vars-headline="Pittsburgh tourism campaign goes to Washington" 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">big year for Pittsburgh tourism</a>, and leaders want to keep the momentum going.Why it matters: Raising the region&#x27;s profile supports a broader strategy to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="attract investment" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/06/05/allegheny-county-clean-tech-manufacturing-plan" data-vars-content-id="d69f05e6-26b5-4914-a6b9-00962ffcd884" data-vars-headline="Pittsburgh tourism campaign goes to Washington" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/06/05/allegheny-county-clean-tech-manufacturing-plan" target="_self">attract investment</a>, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="new residents" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/08/25/pittsburgh-newcomers-drive-growth" data-vars-content-id="d69f05e6-26b5-4914-a6b9-00962ffcd884" data-vars-headline="Pittsburgh tourism campaign goes to Washington" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/08/25/pittsburgh-newcomers-drive-growth" target="_self">new residents</a>, and more consistent tourism.

Best Day Ever: "100 Things to Do in Pittsburgh" co-author Francesca Dabecco

We asked "100 Things to Do in Pittsburgh Before You Die" co-author Francesca Dabecco to describe her perfect day.

Things to Do

Pittsburghers who think they&#x27;ve seen it all may want to crack open the latest copy of &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="100 Things to Do in Pittsburgh Before You Die." data-vars-click-url="https://www.100thingspittsburgh.com/" data-vars-content-id="b99cef17-90f6-40b4-9780-20afd3a0204e" data-vars-headline="Best Day Ever: &quot;100 Things to Do in Pittsburgh&quot; co-author Francesca Dabecco" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.100thingspittsburgh.com/" target="_blank">100 Things to Do in Pittsburgh Before You Die.</a>&quot;Why it matters: Co-authors and journalists <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Rossilynne Culgan" data-vars-click-url="https://www.rossilynne.com/" data-vars-content-id="b99cef17-90f6-40b4-9780-20afd3a0204e" data-vars-headline="Best Day Ever: &quot;100 Things to Do in Pittsburgh&quot; co-author Francesca Dabecco" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.rossilynne.com/" target="_blank">Rossilynne Culgan</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Francesca Dabecco" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/francesca_dabecco" data-vars-content-id="b99cef17-90f6-40b4-9780-20afd3a0204e" data-vars-headline="Best Day Ever: &quot;100 Things to Do in Pittsburgh&quot; co-author Francesca Dabecco" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/francesca_dabecco" target="_blank">Francesca Dabecco</a> make a compelling case for being a tourist in your own city.

We timed PIT's new terminal

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

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.

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.

Unplug at a tiny cabin near Pittsburgh

Tiny cabins just an hour away deliver a low-lift retreat into the woods.

Dozens of tiny cabins just an hour from Pittsburgh deliver a low-lift retreat. Why it matters: You won&#x27;t need to burn PTO to stay at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Postcard Cabins&#x27; Beaver Creek" data-vars-click-url="https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/pitbc-postcard-cabins-beaver-creek-outdoor-collection-bonvoy/overview/?nst=paid&amp;cid=PAI_GLB0004YXD_GLE000BIM5_GLF000OETA&amp;ppc=ppc&amp;pId=ustbppc&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=1658413582&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADilnid27axJa_eyQbROEyK_4bKnF&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjw4a3OBhCHARIsAChaqJO6_FEIY1D8rzED7ayCI7bSyPF7_lrsigSlkJwaQ45yKm0dPwY2AMgaAhTIEALw_wcB" data-vars-content-id="5c54d54b-ff02-4a4c-961f-c1bbc7522ad3" data-vars-headline="Unplug at a tiny cabin near Pittsburgh" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/pitbc-postcard-cabins-beaver-creek-outdoor-collection-bonvoy/overview/?nst=paid&amp;cid=PAI_GLB0004YXD_GLE000BIM5_GLF000OETA&amp;ppc=ppc&amp;pId=ustbppc&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=1658413582&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADilnid27axJa_eyQbROEyK_4bKnF&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjw4a3OBhCHARIsAChaqJO6_FEIY1D8rzED7ayCI7bSyPF7_lrsigSlkJwaQ45yKm0dPwY2AMgaAhTIEALw_wcB" target="_blank">Postcard Cabins&#x27; Beaver Creek</a> outpost.<ul><li>Plus, there are free s&#x27;mores.</li></ul>

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.

Charter flights open to Pennsylvanians in Middle East

The U.S. is arranging charter flights for Americans as the conflict disrupts travel.

U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick (R-Pa.) told Pennsylvanians in the Middle East that the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="State Department" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/03/iran-us-embassy-riyadh-saudi-arabia-drones" data-vars-content-id="529963d5-e5d4-45ae-bf8d-63de42bdc161" data-vars-headline="Charter flights open to Pennsylvanians in Middle East" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/03/iran-us-embassy-riyadh-saudi-arabia-drones" target="_self">State Department</a> is arranging charter flights to help <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="American citizens" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/02/iran-us-israel-strikes-travelers-stranded-middle-east-alerts" data-vars-content-id="529963d5-e5d4-45ae-bf8d-63de42bdc161" data-vars-headline="Charter flights open to Pennsylvanians in Middle East" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/02/iran-us-israel-strikes-travelers-stranded-middle-east-alerts" target="_self">American citizens</a> leave as the Iran war intensifies and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="snarls" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/02/iran-us-israel-strikes-travelers-stranded-middle-east-alerts" data-vars-content-id="529963d5-e5d4-45ae-bf8d-63de42bdc161" data-vars-headline="Charter flights open to Pennsylvanians in Middle East" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/02/iran-us-israel-strikes-travelers-stranded-middle-east-alerts" target="_self">snarls</a> global air travel.Zoom in: The State Department <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="said Tuesday" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/03/state-department-iran-trump-flights-middle-east-americans" data-vars-content-id="529963d5-e5d4-45ae-bf8d-63de42bdc161" data-vars-headline="Charter flights open to Pennsylvanians in Middle East" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/03/state-department-iran-trump-flights-middle-east-americans" target="_self">said Tuesday</a> it&#x27;s facilitating flights from the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Jordan to bring home Americans who can&#x27;t access commercial flights.

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.