Summer Vacation: Thousands march in Pittsburgh’s Pride Parade

By Alex Jurkuta, Visual Editor • June 10, 2026

Thousands of demonstrators marched in support of Pittsburgh’s LGBTQIA+ population early Sunday afternoon. The event drew participation from all three of Pittsburgh’s major sports teams, as well as...

Pitt top prospect Kyle Louis drafted No. 138 overall by the Miami Dolphins

By Grace Longworth and Conor Hutchison • April 25, 2026

After going undrafted on Day Two of the 2026 NFL Draft, Pitt’s standout linebacker Kyle Louis was selected late in the fourth round, No. 138 overall, by the Miami Dolphins.

Pitt football’s Kyle Louis nears top of best available prospects heading into third day of NFL Draft

By Alex Kiger, Assistant Sports Editor • April 24, 2026

Pitt football’s Kyle Louis might not have heard his name called on Friday night, but heading into day three of the NFL Draft, Pitt football has one of the best available prospects. Pitt star Kyle...

More than 300,000 attendees flock to the North Shore for Night One of the 2026 NFL Draft

By Abby Lipold, Grace Longworth, Kyra McCague, Naomi Weiss, Sarah George, and Madeline Ward • April 23, 2026

As a record-breaking 320,000 Pittsburgh residents and visitors are expected to attend the 2026 NFL Draft tonight, the city is gearing up for “a once in a lifetime opportunity.”

NFL Draft traffic will affect Oakland, transportation experts say

By Naomi Weiss and Madeline Ward • April 22, 2026

The NFL Draft will take place in Downtown and the North Shore from April 23 through April 25, expecting to draw anywhere from 500,000 to 700,000 people. Transportation officials and experts detail how and where Oakland could see more road congestion during Draft weekend and advise attendees to use public transportation.

‘Earth Month is every month’: Pittsburgh environmental advocates offer opportunities for engagement leading up to Earth Day

By Amanda Buchman, Staff Writer • April 21, 2026

Earth Month in Pittsburgh features a range of celebratory events and volunteer opportunities to raise awareness for green spaces throughout the region.

Your Oakland transportation guide to the NFL Draft

By Naomi Weiss, Assistant News Editor • April 20, 2026

The NFL Draft takes place this week in the North Shore and Downtown. Here is a guide to transportation options from Oakland to the Draft.

Anti-abortion activist Lydia Taylor Davis debates students on campus

By Madeline Ward, Naomi Weiss, and Amanda Buchman • April 17, 2026

Anti-abortion activist Lydia Taylor Davis tabled on Bigelow Lawn Tuesday, heatedly debating students on abortion rights and drawing criticism over her activism tactics.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will continue publishing after asset sale to nonprofit

By Kyra McCague, Assistant News Editor • April 15, 2026

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette announced Tuesday morning that it was acquired by a nonprofit, and will no longer shut down in May.

‘I was just blown away’: DJ Diesel performs at Bigelow Bash

By Maxine Van Nortwick, Senior Staff Writer • April 14, 2026

DJ Diesel, the star better known as Shaquille O’Neal, created an electrifying EDM performance at Pitt on Saturday night. The basketball star turned DJ performed this Saturday at Bigelow Bash for an...