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UPDATED: -Friday– 05-01-2026
Senator John Heinz History Center breaks ground on $80 million expansion project
(Pittsburgh, PA) The Senator John Heinz History Center has begun construction on an $80 million expansion aimed at enhancing its exhibits and highlighting Pittsburgh’s history.
The project, planned for a site adjacent to the museum in the Strip District, has been in development for about a decade.
The addition will include 92,000 square feet of space across six floors. Planned features include a theater, an interactive exhibit on the life of Fred Rogers, classrooms for children, an outdoor plaza and a museum focused on African American history.
Construction is underway, though the History Center is still working to raise the remaining $20 million needed to complete its capital campaign.
The expansion is expected to be completed in 2028.
Pittsburgh teen suspected of breaking into over 100 vehicles, stealing a dozen
(Pittsburgh, PA) A 17-year-old boy accused of a series of vehicle break-ins and thefts across Pittsburgh was taken into custody Wednesday morning, according to sources.
The teen was released to home confinement with electronic monitoring Thursday.
Sources said the suspect may be connected to more than 100 vehicle break-ins and the theft of about a dozen cars. The incidents were reported in Brookline, Beechview and Brentwood.
According to sources, Pittsburgh Bureau of Police detectives worked overnight to locate and arrest the teen.
WPXI-TV reported that the suspect has previously been charged as a juvenile in connection with assaults involving family members.
Wegmans officially purchases land to build first Pittsburgh area location
(Cranberry Township, PA) Wegmans is one step closer to opening its first location in the Pittsburgh area.
According to public records, a company affiliated with the grocery chain has finalized the purchase of land for a proposed store in Cranberry Township.
The store is planned for Cool Springs Drive near the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex, the practice facility of the Pittsburgh Penguins.
The location is expected to employ between 400 and 500 people, with an anticipated opening in 2027.
City of Pittsburgh selected to join Bloomberg Philanthropies Youth Climate Action Fund
(Pittsburgh, PA) Pittsburgh has been selected to join the Bloomberg Philanthropies Youth Climate Action Fund, an initiative providing $50,000 in funding and capacity to engage young residents.
The program aims to support young people between the ages of 15 and 24 in designing and delivering local climate solutions aligned with citywide priorities.
The Youth Climate Action Fund will provide microgrants for between eight and 20 youth-led projects across Pittsburgh. The city will partner with local non-profits, schools and community organizations to engage young residents in developing innovative solutions focused on community impact.
Projects could include neighborhood-level efforts such as urban gardening, stormwater management, community gardens and other climate resilience initiatives aligned with Pittsburgh’s Climate Action Plan.
Staff from the Department of Innovation and Performance and City Planning’s Division of Sustainability and Resilience will manage the program. They will support project implementation and help young residents lead their plans to completion, creating public spaces, strengthening infrastructure, mitigating disasters and building resilience.
Since its launch in 2024, the Youth Climate Action Fund has delivered results in 98 municipalities across 34 countries. The program’s scale-up is tripling its reach, with Pittsburgh joining 300 new cities worldwide.
The fund is part of Bloomberg Philanthropies’ longstanding work to strengthen local state capacity through its Government Innovation program.
University of Pittsburgh offers free tuition at regional campuses
(Pittsburgh, PA) University of Pittsburgh announced a new initiative Thursday that will offer tuition-free education to eligible students at its regional campuses.
The university said the program will be available to Pennsylvania residents with household incomes below $75,000. After federal, state and other financial aid is applied, Pitt will cover the remaining cost of tuition.
The program is set to begin in the fall semester and will apply to students at the Greensburg, Johnstown and Bradford campuses, as well as nursing students in Titusville.
Macy’s at Pittsburgh Mills location closes
(Frazer Township, PA) The signage has been removed and the lights are off inside the former Macy’s at Pittsburgh Mills, marking the latest anchor store to close at the mall.
The store shut down over the weekend.
Allegheny County property records show an LLC associated with Namdar Realty Group purchased the building in January for $2 million.
Namdar, which owns Pittsburgh Mills, has been seeking a buyer for the property, according to an email sent to local real estate agents last year.
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UPDATED: – Friday – 05-01-2026
Sources: Steelers declining 5th-year option for offensive tackle Broderick Jones
(Pittsburgh, PA) The Pittsburgh Steelers are declining offensive tackle Broderick Jones’ fifth-year option, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.
Jones, who turns 25 next month, suffered a season-ending neck injury in a Week 12 loss to the Chicago Bears and underwent offseason surgery. It is unclear whether he will be ready for training camp or the start of the season.
Adam Schefter previously reported that Jones experienced a setback in his recovery about a week before the NFL draft.
The Steelers selected developmental tackle Max Iheanachor with the No. 21 overall pick, a move general manager Omar Khan said was influenced by Jones’ injury.
The Steelers originally selected Jones in the first round of the 2023 draft, trading up to take him with the No. 14 overall pick in Khan’s first draft as general manager.