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01/06/2026

Democratic state senators gathered in Harrisburg Tuesday to mark — and denounce — the fifth anniversary of the attack on the U.S. Capitol. But while their focus remained on law enforcement and protesters that died as a result of the event, lawmakers also put the spotlight on a more recent development.

Democratic state senators gathered in Harrisburg Tuesday to mark — and denounce — the fifth anniversary of the attack on the U.S. Capitol. But while their focus remained on law enforcement and protesters that died as a result of the event, lawmakers also put the spotlight on a more recent develo...

01/06/2026

Pittsburgh Police are investigating a New Year’s Eve incident where a woman was shot in the leg.

Neighbors in the North Side community said the shooting originated at a short-term rental property, and the event has renewed calls for regulation of such properties, which are listed on platforms such as Airbnb, and elsewhere.

Neighbors in the North Side community said the shooting originated at a short-term rental property, and the event has renewed calls for regulation of such properties.

01/06/2026

For 25 years, students at Carnegie Mellon University have been pushing the bounds of interactive entertainment technology.

WESA’s Rachel McDevitt reports on a recent showcase featuring work that could show up in tomorrow’s video games.

The annual Fall Festival at CMU’s Entertainment Technology Center showcases gaming prototypes.

01/06/2026

The Mellon Foundation has awarded $250,000 to nationally known, Pittsburgh-based artist Shikeith for a new public art project exploring the cultural, political and spiritual connections between Black communities and water.

The Mellon Foundation has awarded nationally known, Pittsburgh-based artist Shikeith $250,000 for Project Blue Space, about the links between the Black community and water

01/06/2026

Schools in Pittsburgh are still working to make up the services special education students lost when the pandemic disrupted classes nearly six years ago. So how are they helping students catch up, all this time later?

WESA’s Jillian Forstadt reports the answer involves climbing walls and some creative solutions.

This school year alone, Pittsburgh Public Schools is offering programs at nearly two dozen district schools and partners. It's a $2.2 million undertaking.

01/06/2026

Sheetz worked part-time at the Sheetz Kwik Shopper in Altoona starting at 12-years-old. He later graduated from Penn State and worked alongside his brother, Bob, the founder of the company. Stephen served as president and CEO from 1984 to 1995, and then served as Chairman of Sheetz's Board of Directors from 1995 to 2013.

Stephen Sheetz, the former president and CEO of Sheetz, has died at the age of 77. He served as president and CEO from 1984 to 1995.

01/05/2026

"For far too long ... our city has been a culture of ‘we can't, we won’t – a culture of no," Mayor Corey O'Connor said in a speech at his inauguration.

“It's time to become a city of hope and optimism, where your dreams can come true. A Pittsburgh where we each and every time we get to yes."

O’Connor acknowledged there were also more challenging problems to address, including a city budget that faces lean years, even after City Council passed a tax hike in the waning hours of 2025.

01/05/2026

Allegheny County Council, which has traditionally not called much attention to itself, will start 2026 with significant turnover: A third of its 15 members are new — and they’re all Millennials or members of Gen Z.

WESA’s Julia Zenkevich reports that the new members say they hope to shake up operations and ensure council serves as a check on the county executive’s power.

Allegheny County Council will see an influx of new members when it reconvenes at the end of the month; they spoke to WESA about their priorities for the year ahead.

01/05/2026

A nationwide analysis of state legislatures found that Pennsylvania had one of the least efficient state legislatures in the country last year, WESA’s Tom Riese reports.

Pennsylvania state lawmakers only passed about 4% of the bills they introduced, putting the state among the least productive legislatures in the country.

While some lawmakers think that imposing term limits or shrinking the legislature might improve its performance, others say it’s just harder to advance legislation when political parties split control of the House and Senate.

01/05/2026

Mayor-elect Corey O’Connor is scheduled to take the oath of office as Pittsburgh’s 62nd mayor at 1 p.m.

O’Connor says he intends to stabilize the city’s finances through economic growth and has promised a collaborative approach to government.

O’Connor says he intends to stabilize the city’s finances through economic growth and has promised a collaborative approach to government.

01/03/2026

Jennifer Mazzocco was chosen over Alliyson Feldmann to represent Democrats in the Feb. 24 special election for the 42nd House District, after winning the support of local Democratic Party leaders Saturday afternoon. She will face Republican Joseph Leckenby of Mt. Lebanon.

Jennifer Mazzocco was chosen over Alliyson Feldmann to represent Democrats in the Feb. 24 special election for the 42nd House District. She will face Republican Joseph Leckenby of Mt. Lebanon.

01/03/2026

Over the past 18 months, a Spotlight PA investigation has revealed persistent flaws within Pennsylvania’s safety net for older adults. The reporting highlighted how delays, secrecy, and government inaction have left older Pennsylvanians vulnerable to abuse, neglect, and even death.

Critics believe Aging Secretary Jason Kavulich’s changes have relaxed oversight of county agencies and weakened efforts to keep older adults safe.

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