Over the weekend there will be some changes in routes many use to get around Pittsburgh. The Armstrong Tunnels will be closing during the morning on Saturday. The tunnel for those traveling inbound will be closed beginning at 6 a.m. and ending at 9 a.m. The outbound tunnel will...

Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey issued an executive order directing the Finance and Law Departments to review tax-exempt properties owned by charities. The move was made to ensure it is appropriate under Pennsylvania law. The mayor released a statement Wednesday. "In the...

When future Hockey Hall of Fame broadcaster Mike Lange joined the Pittsburgh Penguins organization in 1975, it seemed as if the team had found instant success. Beginning in the mid 1970s, the club became known for having some of the top players in the league led by the “Century...

After rumors circulated about a possible city relocation or that the company was eying the former Civic Arena site, U.S. Steel, the Pittsburgh Penguins, and the City of Pittsburgh have confirmed U.S. Steel will remain in Pittsburgh. The announcement was made Monday, November...

On November 12, General Electric (NYSE: GE) announced plans to build a new advanced manufacturing facility in nearby Findlay Township. Construction for the facility, which will cost $32 million, is set to begin in March 2015 and will be completed in September 2015. General...

Koppers Holding Inc., headquartered in Downtown Pittsburgh, announced on Friday November 1 that the company has appointed Leroy Ball, President and CEO January 1, 2015 succeeding current President and CEO Walt Turner. Walt Turner was elected President and CEO of Koppers in...

From 1963 to 1983, Channel 11 in Pittsburgh, then WIIC, aired a Saturday night program entitled “Chiller Theater.” Hosted by Billy Cardille, known as “Chilly Billy,” the show became so popular in the Pittsburgh market that it kept NBC’s Saturday Night Live from airing...

September 14, 2014 marks the 50th anniversary of The Beatles only performance in Pittsburgh. On September 14, 1964, The Beatles performed at the now gone Civic Arena to an audience of 12,603. There are many interesting stories about when The Beatles came to Pittsburgh and...

On September 6, the Senator John Heinz History Center, located on the edge of Pittsburgh’s Strip District, opened its newest long-term exhibit showcasing the legacy of Henry John Heinz and the Heinz Company. Throughout the new display, history center visitors will discover...