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Orkin ranks Pittsburgh 12th-worst city for bed bugs

Pittsburgh ranked as the 12th-worst city for bed bugs in Orkin’s 2025 Top 50 Bed Bug Cities List — climbing the ranks higher than in previous years. Last year, the Steel City was in 21st place. Orkin said bed bugs can be found clinging to items like luggage, purses and...
Review: Taylor Swift’s ‘Life of a Showgirl’ fails to give promised behind-the-scenes look into superstardom

I’m not mad — I’m just disappointed. With the midnight hour came the release of yet another Taylor Swift album. One the megastar previously touted as a record she’s been “wanting to make for a very long time.” “The Life of a Showgirl” promised to encapsulate the gaudiness of life...
How to listen to Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ album

Tonight’s the night Swifties have been waiting for — another Taylor Swift album is about to drop. “The Life of a Showgirl” is Swift’s 12th studio album, with an orange and teal theme, and it will be available at midnight. The new album was announced via a countdown on Swift’s...
Ferris wheel returns to Pittsburgh for Oktoberfest

The Ferris wheel that lit up Pittsburgh’s Roberto Clemente Bridge last year has returned. Running from Thursday through Oct. 12, the Ferris wheel will be featured for Oktoberfest’s Karneval. The wheel will be open daily from noon to 8 p.m., with Fridays and Saturdays extended to 10 p.m. As of...
What federal services are affected by the government shutdown?

With Congress and the White House remaining deadlocked over the 2026 federal budget, the U.S. government shut down much of its operations as of midnight Wednesday. The partial shutdown could be a long standoff, Reuters reported, which could lead to the loss of thousands of federal jobs. Agencies are warning...
‘SpaceBurgh’ festival will return to Riverview Park for 2nd year

Pittsburgh’s second annual space festival — known as “SpaceBurgh” — is returning this weekend to Riverview Park. The festival brings together STEM, robotics and astronomy in a citywide celebration of space, according to the event announcement. SpaceBurgh will last from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday at the park in...
Bright orange newts spotted at Flight 93 National Memorial site

Bright orange newts were spotted at Pennsylvania’s Flight 93 National Memorial in the middle of their migration. According to a Facebook post on the Somerset County memorial’s page, they are red efts — the juvenile stage of Eastern newts. They have red spots on their bright orange skin. The newts...
Hegseth called for ‘no more beardos.’ What does that mean?

In a rare address to military commanders on Tuesday, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stressed the importance of grooming standards, even using the sometimes derogatory term “beardos.” “The era of unprofessional appearance is over. No more beardos,” Hegseth told the audience, which sat in silence, according to Reuters. What does...
Pennsylvania drivers invited to share feedback on road projects

Sick of orange barrels and detours dictating your commute? PennDOT wants to hear about it. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation just opened an online survey for the public to submit feedback regarding its construction and maintenance services. Announced Tuesday, the survey will be open through Oct. 21. It’s titled the...
Europe banned certain gel nail polishes. Will the U.S. follow suit?

A common chemical found in gel nail polish was banned in Europe. Will the United States do the same? It’s unlikely, experts say. The European Union banned the chemical trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide, or TPO, in May because of a possible link to fertility problems based on animal studies, the New...
Black & Gold breakfast: Where early risers in Pittsburgh can watch the Steelers in Dublin

Pittsburghers are invading the Emerald Isle for Sunday’s Steelers game against the Minnesota Vikings in Dublin. With an early kickoff at 9:30 a.m., Steelers fans stuck back in Pennsylvania might be wondering where they can watch the game and still experience some Irish cheer. Here are some of the watch...
Statue of Trump holding hands with Jeffrey Epstein removed from National Mall

First, it was the giant poop emoji statue. Now, it’s a statue of President Donald Trump holding hands with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, who died in jail in 2019. The new 12-foot-tall, spray-painted bronze statue was titled “Best Friends Forever,” and it appeared on the National Mall in front...
Black & Gold breakfast: Where early risers in Pittsburgh can watch the Steelers in Dublin

Pittsburghers are invading the Emerald Isle for this Sunday’s Steelers game against the Minnesota Vikings in Dublin. With an early kickoff at 9:30 a.m., Steelers fans stuck back in Pennsylvania might be wondering where they can watch the game — and still experience some Irish cheer. Here are some of...
Mayor Gainey’s favorite Pittsburgh food joints

Pittsburgh’s Mayor Ed Gainey revealed his favorite food spots around the 412. Spoiler alert: Red Lobster made the cut. In a Pittsburgh-based Scoop TV interview for the WeArePgh series, originally posted on Sept. 15, Gainey ranked his Top 5 restaurants. The interview is circulating on social media platforms, including Instagram...
Beaver County Catholics warned to double-check their inbox as emails aren’t from priests

A Beaver County Catholic parish is dealing with spam emails impersonating members of its clergy, according to a Facebook announcement. Mary, Queen of Saints Catholic Parish, which has churches in Aliquippa, Center, Hopewell and Monaca was made aware of the emails, specifically impersonating its priests, the Revs. John Gizler, Celestine...
Health Department, CMU experts release findings of air report after deadly explosion at U.S. Steel’s Clairton Coke Works

No immediate health risks were measured following the Aug. 11 explosion at U.S. Steel’s Clairton Coke Works, according to preliminary air monitoring results released Friday by the Allegheny County Health Department. Two workers were killed and 10 others were taken to area hospitals after a trio of explosions damaged Clairton...

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