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Wake Up, Pittsburgh!

Wake Up, Pittsburgh!

Written by: Matt Peiken
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 Catch up on all the Pittsburgh news every weekday morning. Our newscast podcast draws stories from across the local news media landscape to keep you in-the-know in under four minutes.Wake Up the News Politics & Government
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  • Thursday, Jan. 15: Business District Boost + Short-Term Rental Scrutiny + Unionized Workers Can Return

    Thursday, Jan. 15: Business District Boost + Short-Term Rental Scrutiny + Unionized Workers Can Return
    Jan 15 2026

    Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories:

    • O’Connor launches ‘Main and Main’ for neighborhood business districts
    • After East Allegheny shooting, Pittsburgh moves to regulate short-term rentals
    • Bakery Square expansion advances with phased traffic-study exemption
    • NIOSH rescinds 2025 layoff notices, restoring Pittsburgh-area workers
    • Project Pop-Up aims to fill Downtown storefronts before NFL Draft
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    4 mins
  • Wednesday, Jan. 14: Tomlin Steps Down + PPS Contracts Scrutiny + Newspaper Closure Fallout + New Opera Director

    Wednesday, Jan. 14: Tomlin Steps Down + PPS Contracts Scrutiny + Newspaper Closure Fallout + New Opera Director
    Jan 14 2026

    Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories:

    • Tomlin steps down after 19 seasons; Steelers begin search
    • PPS procurement report: fewer than 10% contracts bid
    • Pickard: Post-Gazette closure threatens democracy, fuels news desert
    • Amazon exits Fairywood sortation site, shifts to Findlay facilities
    • Bill Powers named Pittsburgh Opera director; promises broader engagement
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    4 mins
  • Tuesday, Jan. 13: Steelers Tourism Impact + Mental Health Program Controversy + Dog, Owner Shocked

    Tuesday, Jan. 13: Steelers Tourism Impact + Mental Health Program Controversy + Dog, Owner Shocked
    Jan 13 2026

    Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories:

    • Steelers playoff game delivers rare January windfall for businesses
    • County launches controversial assisted outpatient mental health program
    • Dog shocked by faulty light pole, city orders inspections
    • Pittsburgh sees major drop in infant sleep-related deaths
    • Proposal would dedicate $20M annually for fleet upgrades
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    4 mins
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