Region Feedhttps://www.post-gazette.comThis feed contains region storiesSat, 27 Jun 2026 15:17:35 +0000Post-Gazette Syndicator Serviceenhourly1'We’re a very noisy group': Pittsburgh's July 4 fireworks are powered by the artistry of Cambria County's StarfireBy Sono Motoyama / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2026/06/27/fireworks-fourth-of-july-starfire/stories/202606260049Sat, 27 Jun 2026 04:00:00 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2026/06/27/fireworks-fourth-of-july-starfire/stories/202606260049<![CDATA[]]>The grueling, 37.2-mile Rachel Carson Trail Challenge sees best completion rate in 14 yearsBy Mary Ann Thomas / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/life/outdoors/2026/06/26/rachel-carson-trail-challenge-2026/stories/202606230041Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:46:43 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/life/outdoors/2026/06/26/rachel-carson-trail-challenge-2026/stories/202606230041<![CDATA[]]>'A heavy impact:' Schwebel's closure leaves a sense of community lossBy Lindsay Shachnow / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/business/career-workplace/2026/06/26/schwebels-baking-company-closing/stories/202606240045Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:00:00 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/business/career-workplace/2026/06/26/schwebels-baking-company-closing/stories/202606240045<![CDATA[]]>‘The miracle is complete’: U.S. Steel eaglet that swallowed a hook flies from the nest for first timeBy Mary Ann Thomas / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/life/outdoors/2026/06/25/us-steel-eaglet-hook/stories/202606250075Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:32:13 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/life/outdoors/2026/06/25/us-steel-eaglet-hook/stories/202606250075<![CDATA[]]>Pittsburgh-area things to do this weekend: Warhol Bridge turns 100, Frzy opens concert at the Point, moreAbby Mackey / For the Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/life/recreation/2026/06/25/things-to-do-this-weekend-pittsburgh-5/stories/202606250011Thu, 25 Jun 2026 04:00:00 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/life/recreation/2026/06/25/things-to-do-this-weekend-pittsburgh-5/stories/202606250011<![CDATA[]]>Chartiers Valley outsources busing, furloughs drivers despite public outcryBy Maddie Aiken / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/news/education/2026/06/24/chartiers-valley-school-bus-first-student/stories/202606240058Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:49:58 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/news/education/2026/06/24/chartiers-valley-school-bus-first-student/stories/202606240058<![CDATA[]]>Bluegills are easy to catch, but these lakes are best to hook panfish for dinnerBy Bob Frye / For the Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/life/outdoors/2026/06/24/bluegills-sunfish-pumpkinseed-crappies-panfish-western-pa/stories/202606260002Wed, 24 Jun 2026 04:00:00 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/life/outdoors/2026/06/24/bluegills-sunfish-pumpkinseed-crappies-panfish-western-pa/stories/202606260002<![CDATA[]]>Regional planners approve $4.7 billion in transportation projects over four yearsBy Ed Blazina / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/news/transportation/2026/06/23/southwestern-pennsylvania-commission-regional-transportation-spending/stories/202606230060Tue, 23 Jun 2026 20:09:04 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/news/transportation/2026/06/23/southwestern-pennsylvania-commission-regional-transportation-spending/stories/202606230060<![CDATA[]]>National Weather Service confirms Fayette tornado in latest round of severe stormsPittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/news/weather-news/2026/06/23/national-weather-service-confirms-fayette-tornado-in-latest-round-of-severe-stor/stories/202606230058Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:26:48 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/news/weather-news/2026/06/23/national-weather-service-confirms-fayette-tornado-in-latest-round-of-severe-stor/stories/202606230058<![CDATA[]]>Possible Mars-Adams merger moves one step closer. Here’s what’s next.By Stephana Ocneanu / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/local/region/2026/06/22/adams-mars-merger-butler-municipal-vote/stories/202606220035Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:34:47 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/local/region/2026/06/22/adams-mars-merger-butler-municipal-vote/stories/202606220035<![CDATA[]]>Son charged with fatally stabbing father in Jefferson HillsBy Lindsay Shachnow / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/news/crime-courts/2026/06/22/man-charged-with-stabbing/stories/202606220032Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:47:39 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/news/crime-courts/2026/06/22/man-charged-with-stabbing/stories/202606220032<![CDATA[]]>A ‘historically strong’ El Nino could be on the way. What does that mean for Pittsburgh?By Lindsay Shachnow / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/news/weather-news/2026/06/22/pittsburgh-weather-el-nino/stories/202606180057Mon, 22 Jun 2026 04:00:00 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/news/weather-news/2026/06/22/pittsburgh-weather-el-nino/stories/202606180057<![CDATA[]]>Dateline Pittsburgh is returning. Here's how local companies can participateBy Chris Togneri / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/business/career-workplace/2026/06/21/dateline-pittsburgh-returning-business/stories/202606210031Sun, 21 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/business/career-workplace/2026/06/21/dateline-pittsburgh-returning-business/stories/202606210031<![CDATA[]]>POGOH’s next ride: $1.5M grant to fuel expansion of bike share program beyond city limitsBy Sono Motoyama / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2026/06/21/pogoh-pittsburgh-bike-share-expansion/stories/202606180058Sun, 21 Jun 2026 04:00:00 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2026/06/21/pogoh-pittsburgh-bike-share-expansion/stories/202606180058<![CDATA[]]>Allegheny County’s paid parental leave proposal could have teachers out for half the school year. Can districts accommodate?By Megan Tomasic / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/news/education/2026/06/21/allegheny-county-paid-leave-teachers/stories/202606180040Sun, 21 Jun 2026 04:00:00 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/news/education/2026/06/21/allegheny-county-paid-leave-teachers/stories/202606180040<![CDATA[]]>Authorities have identified man fatally stabbed in Jefferson HillsPittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/news/crime-courts/2026/06/20/police-man-fatally-stabbed-jefferson-hills/stories/202606200049Sat, 20 Jun 2026 21:14:44 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/news/crime-courts/2026/06/20/police-man-fatally-stabbed-jefferson-hills/stories/202606200049<![CDATA[]]>Analysis: Most Pittsburgh‑area communities are losing residents — here’s why that might be OKBy Christopher Briemhttps://www.post-gazette.com/local/region/2026/06/20/pittsburgh-population-residents/stories/202606180053Sat, 20 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/local/region/2026/06/20/pittsburgh-population-residents/stories/202606180053<![CDATA[]]>Schwebel Baking Company will close all operations this summerPittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/life/food/2026/06/19/schwebels-bread-closing/stories/202606190044Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:31:55 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/life/food/2026/06/19/schwebels-bread-closing/stories/202606190044<![CDATA[]]>Pittsburgh’s street outreach team is getting $800K to help support homeless people. Advocates say plenty of gaps remain.By Stephana Ocneanu / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/news/social-services/2026/06/19/pittsburgh-roots-street-outreach/stories/202606160038Fri, 19 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/news/social-services/2026/06/19/pittsburgh-roots-street-outreach/stories/202606160038<![CDATA[]]>Recognition of Juneteenth varies across Pittsburgh region 5 years after it became a federal holiday By Stephana Ocneanu / Pittsburgh Post-Gazettehttps://www.post-gazette.com/life/holidays/2026/06/19/juneteenth-slavery-emancipation-holiday/stories/202606180077Fri, 19 Jun 2026 04:00:00 -0400https://www.post-gazette.com/life/holidays/2026/06/19/juneteenth-slavery-emancipation-holiday/stories/202606180077<![CDATA[]]>