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Cyclists participated in Martha’s Ride, an annual charity event honoring Pittsburgh-born FBI agent Martha Dixon along 10-mile and 30-mile routes as the final leg of a 300-mile journey from Washington, D.C. + Pittsburgh, and funds raised supported a playground project at City Mission women’s shelter in Washington, Pa.

Southwest Airlines will add nonstop flights from Pittsburgh International Airport next summer to Panama City, Punta Cana, and Savannah while increasing service to Florida, Cancun, Tampa, and Las Vegas.

The airport notes this move responds to strong travel demand, especially from Florida.

The Pittsburgh Walk of Fame will add new stars on Oct.

13 with executive director Nancy Johnson highlighting this year’s inductees on the historic sidewalk.

Olivia Rodrigo dazzled Pittsburgh fans during her third show of the Unraveled Tour on Sept.

29 at PPG Paints Arena with glitter, flowers + confetti in an energetic pop performance. She showcased changing stage designs and outfit shifts that echoed the seasons as she performed songs from her new album.

On Monday, Pennsylvania Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen visited Hilltop Pharmacy (in Allentown) to warn about the state’s rising measles cases—now over 1,000—and five vaccine-preventable deaths.

Officials plan to boost vaccine outreach and address false claims about the MMR vaccine.

An unvaccinated minor in Allegheny County tested positive for measles, confirmed by the health department Monday.

Officials said anyone unvaccinated who visited Target at Pine Creek Shopping Center on Oct.1 between 3:45 p.m. and 5:45 p.m. should call their provider before visiting.

Palm Palm in East Liberty was named No. 24 on Yelp's Best New Restaurants of 2026 list.

The restaurant serves shareable small plates, brunch, and craft cocktails + offers gluten-free and vegan menus, with midcentury décor that brings a bit of 1950s California charm to the neighborhood.

On Oct. 4, KDKA aired Ireland Contracting Nightly Sports Call with Rich Walsh discussing key sports topics.

The segment offered clear insights into local sports as viewers followed the network's sports update.

Pitt edged Virginia Tech 35-33 Friday night as quarterback Mason Heintschel left with an ACL tear that ends his season, forcing the Panthers to rely on backups for upcoming games.

Bill Hillgrove's broadcast on Big K Hour 04 captured Pitt's dramatic victory over Virginia Tech on Monday, Oct.

5. The podcast let local sports fans relive the thrilling finish as his call brought the game to life.