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Train from Pittsburgh to NYC melts travel stress away

Amtrak's Pennsylvanian offers mountain views, room to relax and a break from travel stress.

Transit

The train from Pittsburgh to New York City is slower than driving or flying, but its vibes are much better.Why it matters: Amtrak&#x27;s Pennsylvanian line is Pittsburgh&#x27;s most popular, and it&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="getting additional service" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/08/04/amtrak-second-pittsburgh-nyc-train" data-vars-content-id="4c2ec113-6bca-44d7-af9f-ca8eb1de13e3" data-vars-headline="Train from Pittsburgh to NYC melts travel stress away" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2026/08/04/amtrak-second-pittsburgh-nyc-train" target="_self">getting additional service</a> starting next month, giving locals more opportunities to ride the rails.

Allegheny County's ballot question, explained

Voters will decide whether council members can pursue staff, district offices and benefits.

News

Allegheny County voters will decide Nov. 3 whether to give County Council members more flexibility to hire staff, open district offices and receive benefits.Why it matters: Supporters say the change would strengthen council oversight, improve constituent services and make public office more accessible.

Allegheny County passes 12-week parental leave rule

The first-of-its-kind law in Pennsylvania applies to county employers with 15 or more workers.

Allegheny County Council passed a law Tuesday night requiring employers with 15 or more workers to provide new parents and legal guardians with 12 weeks of paid leave.Why it matters: Pennsylvania doesn&#x27;t require private employers to offer paid parental leave, so Allegheny County&#x27;s measure could significantly expand workplace benefits.

Savannah Bananas coming back to Pittsburgh

Banana Ball returns to PNC Park for two games next August. The ticket lottery is open.

Sports

Banana Ball is returning to the Steel City.Why it matters: The traveling baseball team, the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Savannah Bananas" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2024/05/29/savannah-bananas-banana-ball-ohio-tour-2024" data-vars-content-id="090f3b91-173f-4dc9-a3c5-2ef0c1dd17b1" data-vars-headline="Savannah Bananas coming back to Pittsburgh" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2024/05/29/savannah-bananas-banana-ball-ohio-tour-2024" target="_self">Savannah Bananas</a>, are coming to PNC Park next August and the ticket lottery for the wildly popular games is open now.

Take a day trip to Hollidaysburg

Explore historic streets, cozy cafes and scenic overlooks just two hours from Pittsburgh.

Things to Do

Pittsburghers love to flock to Florida or Myrtle Beach, but they should also look just a few hours east for a fun time.The big picture: Day-tripping is on the rise in Pennsylvania as travelers look to sidestep <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="high lodging costs" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2026/10/01/center-city-hotels-industry-airbnb-greater-philadelphia-hotel-association" data-vars-content-id="0fad9724-d266-47b7-bc49-a1b5e213a679" data-vars-headline="Take a day trip to Hollidaysburg" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/philadelphia/2026/10/01/center-city-hotels-industry-airbnb-greater-philadelphia-hotel-association" target="_self">high lodging costs</a>, per a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="new report" data-vars-click-url="https://assets.simpleviewinc.com/simpleview/image/upload/v1/clients/pennsylvania/Economic_Impact_of_Visitors_to_Pennsylvania_Counties_2025_CLIENT_PRELIMINARY_9_25_2026_8edbb30b-017e-428d-ba04-59cacf35e9e5.pdf" data-vars-content-id="0fad9724-d266-47b7-bc49-a1b5e213a679" data-vars-headline="Take a day trip to Hollidaysburg" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://assets.simpleviewinc.com/simpleview/image/upload/v1/clients/pennsylvania/Economic_Impact_of_Visitors_to_Pennsylvania_Counties_2025_CLIENT_PRELIMINARY_9_25_2026_8edbb30b-017e-428d-ba04-59cacf35e9e5.pdf" target="_blank">new report</a> industry group Tourism Economics.

PIT opens first public outdoor airport terrace

Anyone can enjoy the new terrace with takeoff views before security.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Pittsburgh International Airport&#x27;s" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/pittsburgh/2025/11/17/pittsburgh-airport-new-terminal-opens" data-vars-content-id="204fa34e-2aa8-4bf6-9cb7-91b4743035e6" data-vars-headline="PIT opens first public outdoor airport terrace" 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&#x27;s</a> first outdoor terrace is open — putting PIT on a short list of U.S. airports with fresh-air amenities.Zoom in: The first of four planned terraces blends native plants, walking paths and seating into a pre-security space where anyone, ticketed or not, can relax and watch planes ascend.

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.

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.