The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
A student climbs a light pole during the Super Bowl celebration on Forbes Avenue on Sunday, Feb. 10.

Opinion | Philly sports fans are the best

By Irene Moran, Senior Staff Columnist • February 17, 2025
Philly sports fans show their love for the city in so many ways. We’re very rowdy — maybe a little too rowdy — but we are such loyal fans no matter the outcome.
People walk through the Chinatown neighborhood of Philadelphia, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024.

Opinion | We still do not need a new 76ers arena

By Irene Moran, Senior Staff Columnist • November 5, 2024
A few weeks ago, I wrote a column on the new 76ers arena. Since then, there have been a few updates on the legislation — and I still think it is a terrible idea.
A 3D rendering of 76 Place, the new 76ers arena.

Opinion | I’m pissed off about the new Sixers arena — and so are most Philadelphians

By Irene Moran, Senior Staff Columnist • September 30, 2024
On Sept. 18, the mayor of Philadelphia, Cherelle Parker, approved the new 76ers arena proposal. I, amongst many other Philadelphians, am outraged by this,
Members of Sweet Pill pose for a picture.

Opinion | Sweet Pill — a band you should get into

By Irene Moran, Staff Columnist • April 1, 2024
Sweet Pill’s music has a great blend of raw emotion, tempo shifts and relatable lyrics that hit a little too close to home. Their music is super catchy and they are definitely a no-skip band for me.
Jason Kelce high fives a fan at the Philadelphia Eagles’ Super Bowl LII Victory Parade on Feb. 8, 2018.

Opinion | Jason Kelce will go down as a Philly legend

By Irene Moran, Staff Columnist • March 18, 2024
Every Philly sports fan, including myself, is upset to see Jason Kelce go. There are even some non-Eagles fans that understand how much of an impact Kelce had on the Eagles.
A view of the Landside Terminal of the Pittsburgh International Airport in July 2011.

‘Absolutely awesome’: Frontier Airlines to offer $19 flights to Philadelphia starting in May

By Adrienne Cahillane, Senior Staff Writer • January 18, 2024
Beginning May 16, Frontier Airlines will offer nonstop service to Philadelphia and three other destinations for as low as $19 from Pittsburgh International Airport.
New York-style pizza and Boston lagers.

Sports fan bases that should share a beer

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • April 11, 2019
A Pittsburgh bakery teamed up with a Cleveland brewery to make a cake-flavored beer, making us think about other rival fan bases that could benefit from an alcoholic culture mash-up.
Thomas Farley, MD, health commissioner for the city of Philadelphia, responds to a question from a member of City Council’s Committee on Public Health and Human Services during a hearing on a bill that would prohibit beer deli owners from having protective safety glass separating them from their customers during a hearing Dec. 4, 2017. Farley and Dave Perri (left), head of Philadelphia’s Department of Licenses and Inspections, support the bill. (Clem Murray/Philadelphia Inquirer/TNS)

Editorial: Supervised sites won’t solve PA’s heroin problem

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • January 30, 2018

A proposal that would have been absurd only 10 years ago almost seemed to make sense this week when officials in Philadelphia suggested drastic measures to combat the growing opioid abuse epidemic afflicting...

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