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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.

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.

Third Eye Blind, Nelly to headline free Point State Park show

The show caps a statewide concert series marking America's 250th.

Third Eye Blind and Nelly will headline a free summer concert at Point State Park on June 27, closing out the five-stop <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="America250PA Commonwealth Concert Series" data-vars-click-url="https://www.america250pa.org/Signature_Events" data-vars-content-id="1e99e61a-08c7-472d-af67-0d71eb8e3516" data-vars-headline="Third Eye Blind, Nelly to headline free Point State Park show" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.america250pa.org/Signature_Events" target="_blank">America250PA Commonwealth Concert Series</a>.The big picture: The series joins a packed summer lineup of major events, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="headline acts" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/03/26/nelly-2-chainz-to-headline-north-shore-plaza-shows" data-vars-content-id="1e99e61a-08c7-472d-af67-0d71eb8e3516" data-vars-headline="Third Eye Blind, Nelly to headline free Point State Park show" 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/nelly-2-chainz-to-headline-north-shore-plaza-shows" target="_self">headline acts</a> and other <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="free shows" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/04/02/nfl-draft-concerts-wiz-khalifa-kane-brown-pittsburgh" data-vars-content-id="1e99e61a-08c7-472d-af67-0d71eb8e3516" data-vars-headline="Third Eye Blind, Nelly to headline free Point State Park show" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/04/02/nfl-draft-concerts-wiz-khalifa-kane-brown-pittsburgh" target="_self">free shows</a> in the city.

Unplug at a tiny cabin near Pittsburgh

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

Things to Do

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.

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.

The Johnstown Flood story lives on at these sites

These sites tell the human story behind a historic disaster near Pittsburgh.

The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Johnstown Flood National Memorial" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nps.gov/jofl/index.htm" data-vars-content-id="cc0661d8-31f7-4aed-9b33-9ad38da36387" data-vars-headline="The Johnstown Flood story lives on at these sites" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nps.gov/jofl/index.htm" target="_blank">Johnstown Flood National Memorial</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Johnstown Flood Museum" data-vars-click-url="https://www.heritagejohnstown.org/attractions/johnstown-flood-museum/" data-vars-content-id="cc0661d8-31f7-4aed-9b33-9ad38da36387" data-vars-headline="The Johnstown Flood story lives on at these sites" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.heritagejohnstown.org/attractions/johnstown-flood-museum/" target="_blank">Johnstown Flood Museum</a> offer an immersive look at one of the state&#x27;s most harrowing chapters just 90 minutes from Pittsburgh.Why it matters: Johnstown isn&#x27;t usually top-of-mind for a weekend trip, but <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Cambria County" data-vars-click-url="https://www.cambriacountypa.gov/tourism/" data-vars-content-id="cc0661d8-31f7-4aed-9b33-9ad38da36387" data-vars-headline="The Johnstown Flood story lives on at these sites" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.cambriacountypa.gov/tourism/" target="_blank">Cambria County</a> is loaded with history, recreation and space to slow down.

Pittsburgh lands direct flights to Dublin

The new route follows a $1.7 billion terminal upgrade at PIT and growing business ties with Ireland.

The Emerald Isle is calling.Why it matters: Less than a month after opening a massive <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="$1.7 billion terminal upgrade" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/11/17/pittsburgh-airport-new-terminal-opens" data-vars-content-id="28e46778-4cd2-4274-9ce6-1f7d0c86aa3d" data-vars-headline="Pittsburgh lands direct flights to Dublin" 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 upgrade</a>, Pittsburgh International Airport may already be reaping some of the benefits with a new route to Ireland.

Pittsburgh opens new welcome center

The city opened a new welcome center Thursday.

The city opened a new welcome center Thursday, another move to go all out in preparation for a momentous 2026.Why it matters: Pittsburgh is expecting hundreds of thousands of visitors next year for a slew of large events — including the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="NFL Draft" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/04/22/pittsburgh-shapiro-downtown-revamp-nfl-draft" data-vars-content-id="ab532bb9-9d68-4fe6-9421-e32212a28071" data-vars-headline="Pittsburgh opens new welcome center" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/04/22/pittsburgh-shapiro-downtown-revamp-nfl-draft" target="_self">NFL Draft</a> — and leaders want to put their best foot forward.

How to park at PIT's new terminal

Travelers will find more parking and a faster route from their car to the concourse.

When Pittsburgh International Airport&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="$1.7 billion landside terminal" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/10/11/pittsburgh-airport-terminal-upgrade" data-vars-content-id="5288942e-f383-45fb-ac3f-e013d46c4749" data-vars-headline="How to park at 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/2025/10/11/pittsburgh-airport-terminal-upgrade" target="_self">$1.7 billion landside terminal</a> opens Tuesday, travelers will find <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="more parking" data-vars-click-url="https://blueskypit.com/onsite-airport-parking-is-the-smart-travelers-choice/" data-vars-content-id="5288942e-f383-45fb-ac3f-e013d46c4749" data-vars-headline="How to park at PIT&#x27;s new terminal" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://blueskypit.com/onsite-airport-parking-is-the-smart-travelers-choice/" target="_blank">more parking</a> and a faster route from their cars to the concourse.The big picture: A new 3,300-space terminal garage and nearby surface lot — both about a five-minute walk from the terminal — add over 6,000 parking spaces.

First look: Pittsburgh's new $1.7 billion airport terminal

The $1.7B project cuts walking time, adds security lanes and new local food spots.

The $1.7 billion <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="landside terminal" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/05/09/the-bridge-new-terminal-nearly-complete" data-vars-content-id="df3b25eb-12bc-4782-903c-afd404310884" data-vars-headline="First look: Pittsburgh&#x27;s new $1.7 billion airport terminal" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/05/09/the-bridge-new-terminal-nearly-complete" target="_self">landside terminal</a> at Pittsburgh International Airport is nearly ready to open.Why it matters: Pittsburgh&#x27;s air travel is finally moving into the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="21st century" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/03/11/1-gif-to-go-inside-pit-s-new-terminal" data-vars-content-id="df3b25eb-12bc-4782-903c-afd404310884" data-vars-headline="First look: Pittsburgh&#x27;s new $1.7 billion airport terminal" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/03/11/1-gif-to-go-inside-pit-s-new-terminal" target="_self">21st century</a> after more than 33 years without a major upgrade.