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Goodell, Rooney, McCarthy help open new Hazelwood Green community athletic field ahead of NFL Draft
Football fanatics will turn their attention to the North Shore and Downtown for the 2026 NFL Draft later this week, but on Wednesday, local fans celebrated something that will last far longer: the opening of a community athletic field at Pittsburgh’s sprawling Hazelwood Green development. Gridiron celebrities turned out for...
Heinz offers lifetime ketchup supply to 57th draft pick
The 57th person selected in the 2026 NFL Draft will get more than a chance to play in the pros — he’ll also get a lifetime supply of Heinz ketchup. The iconic Pittsburgh company announced it will dub the 57th draft pick Mr. 57, paying homage to the number that...
Rain likely to fall on last day of 2026 NFL Draft
The 2026 NFL Draft is likely to start with sunshine and end in rain, according to the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh. Chris Leonardi, a meteorologist with the office in Moon, said there’s a 60% to 80% chance of rain Saturday, the final day of the three-day event. Mother Nature...
Morning Roundup: Body found on Strip District roof; firearms license operations moved for NFL Draft
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Wednesday, April 22: Body found on Strip District roof A body was found on the roof of a Strip District building Tuesday, Pittsburgh public safety officials said. Police were called to the 1300 block of Penn Avenue around 10:30...
Pittsburgh police union raises alarms about staffing ahead of NFL Draft
On Thursday, hundreds of thousands of people are expected to start flooding Pittsburgh for the 2026 NFL Draft. But even as the city’s police force prepares for what could be the largest public event in Pittsburgh history, it’s clawing back from its worst staffing crisis in a generation. That worries...
NFL Draft in Pittsburgh: Bret Michaels, Wiz Khalifa, Kane Brown to headline concert series
The focus of this week’s NFL Draft in Pittsburgh may be the picks, but even non-sports fans will find something to love. The NFL Draft Entertainment Series will present star musicians on the Draft stage all three days. At a press event Tuesday, Tim Tubito, NFL senior director of event...
BikePGH offers another way to navigate the NFL Draft
With the NFL Draft approaching, Pittsburghers and out-of-towners are mapping out travel routes to attend the events. With large crowds expected as people try to avoid bumper-to-bumper traffic, BikePGH is providing a guide to navigating Pittsburgh by bike. “The best way to experience this major event is by bike, as...
Pittsburgh restaurants prepare for NFL Draft surge as closures raise concerns
With hundreds of thousands of football fans expected in town, restaurants near the NFL Draft footprint in Pittsburgh say they’re anticipating large crowds — but worry that widespread road closures could make it difficult for employees to get to work. “We are used to volume, whether it’s football or opening...
New seafood restaurant coming to Pittsburgh’s Cultural District
A new coastal seafood restaurant is coming to Downtown Pittsburgh. Meredith Boyle and Fernando Navas, owners of the Argentine eatery Balvanera in the Strip District, will open another concept, Casa Anchoa. Set to launch this fall, the restaurant will take over the space formerly occupied by Nine on Nine at...
A guide to NFL Draft week’s many bizarre and inspired events in Pittsburgh
The NFL’s offseason is often referred to as silly season. To bear that out, the flagship event — the NFL Draft — is a deluge of high-visibility promotional activations. Ranging from truly helpful and inspired all the way to wild, weird and overly commercialized, they figure to inundate Pittsburgh this...
Behind the picks: How Pittsburgh businesses are preparing for the NFL Draft
Kelly Sanders has dreamed up a real-life love letter to Pittsburgh during the NFL Draft this weekend: A day party, or “Draft Darty,” on Saturday afternoon, packed with football-shaped pizzas from No Horns Pizza, sausage sandwiches from Parma Sausage, scoops from Millie’s Ice Cream, and “The Draft Draft” from East...
Pittsburgh ‘recidivist’ lawyer suspended for 5 years by Pa. Supreme Court
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court on Monday suspended a Pittsburgh attorney for five years for violating the rules of professional conduct, including failing to report to the disciplinary board a criminal conviction and failing to properly notify clients after he was suspended. The suspension of Richard J. McCague, who was admitted...
Man acquitted in fatal North Side shooting of 2 women sentenced on gun charges
A judge Tuesday sentenced a Hill District man to at least 12½ years in prison for his role in an Oct. 15, 2022, gang-related shooting on Pittsburgh’s North Side that left three dead. In January, a jury acquitted Jaylone Hines, 25, in the 2022 killing of Jacquelyn Mehalic, 33, of...
Here are maps for the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh
Trying to figure out how to navigate NFL Draft week in Pittsburgh — and what to check out while you’re there? Fans will find most of the action centered in two key areas: the North Shore and Point State Park. The NFL has released maps for both zones, which are...
Morning Roundup: Man injured in Lawrenceville shooting; passenger found with gun at Pittsburgh airport
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Tuesday, April 21: Man injured in Lawrenceville shooting A man was shot in Pittsburgh’s Central Lawrenceville neighborhood early Tuesday morning. Police were dispatched to Butler Street near Stanton Avenue for reports of a shot fired down the road, public...
Draft Bash featuring Black-owned businesses earns city approval after permit feudVideo
An event featuring Black-owned businesses during the 2026 NFL Draft has earned city approval after a dispute over the event permit. Event organizer William “B” Marshall, known for hosting large Juneteenth events in the city each year, on Monday evening sent TribLive a screenshot showing the city approved his permit...
Want to track NFL Draft traffic? There’s a specialized 511PA website for that
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is rolling out a specialized website for tracking traffic around the 2026 NFL Draft. Hundreds of thousands of fans are expected to descend on Pittsburgh’s North Shore and Point State Park this week — and that is certain to impact traffic patterns. “Hosting this major...
Lawsuit targets Pirates and security guard over 2025 ballpark altercation
Nearly a year after a PNC Park security guard was suspended for fighting with a fan, that man and the Pittsburgh Pirates are facing a lawsuit. Patrick Egan alleges that security guard Raymond Stroud III hit him and struck him with a belt, according to a lawsuit filed in Allegheny...
Brashear teacher and student chosen to announce an NFL Draft pickVideo
A Brashear High School teacher and student will be on the clock for the NFL Draft. Health and physical education teacher Megan Perfetti and student Damon Richie, 17, will announce the Buffalo Bills’ fifth-round draft pick on Saturday. It will be the 165th pick overall. The NFL Draft takes place...
Point State Park readies for NFL Draft with Steelers fan hub, red carpet
Massive concrete blocks and metal framing — accentuated by a sprawling red carpet — are taking over Pittsburgh’s Point State Park for the NFL Draft. Forklifts were shuttling heavy equipment Monday, while workers continued erecting giant tents and a stage. Steelers Country, the team’s official fan hub, is taking shape...
Unruly teen behavior put on notice as NFL Draft approaches
Pittsburgh Public Safety officials on Monday said they welcomed juveniles interested in participating in NFL Draft festivities this week – but warned them to do so responsibly. A month after dozens of juveniles were involved in a fight in Market Square, city officials — in conjunction with Pittsburgh Public Schools...
Chance of severe weather during NFL Draft is ‘quite low,’ meteorologist saysVideo
Weather conditions over the past couple of days have seemed more reminiscent of late in the football season than late April, with low temperatures plunging into the 30s. But highs are expected to climb back into the 70s in time for this week’s NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, potentially reaching the...
Pittsburgh City Council approves new, costlier version of 2026 budgetVideo
A slate of budget amendments pitched by Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O’Connor’s administration on Monday earned council’s unanimous approval. The newest iteration of the budget anticipates the city spending over $721.5 million in operating expenses this year and aims to remedy what O’Connor saw as glaring issues in earlier versions of...
Going responsibly at the NFL Draft: Porta-potty etiquette 101
As fans flood Downtown Pittsburgh and the North Shore during the NFL Draft, there’s one thing that hopefully won’t be flooding: all of the portable toilets. From trash to smell to even potential physical altercations, there are plenty of pitfalls to porta-potties. Having somewhere to go on the go is...
How did Pittsburgh come to have 90 unique neighborhoods?Video
When out-of-town football fans come to Pittsburgh for the 2026 NFL Draft this week, they’ll find a patchwork of 90 unique neighborhoods, each with its own history, character and atmosphere. The draft itself will be held in the North Shore, a riverfront area best known for the stadiums where the...
