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Wake Up, Pittsburgh!

Wake Up, Pittsburgh!

By: Matt Peiken
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 Catch up on all the Pittsburgh news every weekday morning. Our newscast podcast draws stories from across the local news media landscape to keep you in-the-know in under four minutes.Wake Up the News Politics & Government
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  • Friday, March 27: Deluzio Criticizes War + Scialabba Resigns + Mt. Lebanon Vape Pushback

    Friday, March 27: Deluzio Criticizes War + Scialabba Resigns + Mt. Lebanon Vape Pushback
    Mar 27 2026

    Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories:

    • U.S. Rep. Deluzio says he sees same mistakes in Iran that U.S. made in Iraq
    • Rep. Stephenie Scialabba resigns, triggering special election for 12th District
    • Residents push back against new vape shop in Mt. Lebanon
    • 'Do not drive' :Pittsburgh officials encourage public transit use during NFL Draft
    • Pittsburgh theater community reacts to Public-CLO merger and future uncertainty
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    4 mins
  • Thursday, March 26: Revised City Budget + Working with ICE + Second School Employee Charged

    Thursday, March 26: Revised City Budget + Working with ICE + Second School Employee Charged
    Mar 26 2026

    Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories:

    • Pittsburgh introduces revised budget to address $40 million deficit
    • Pittsburgh City Council to discuss limiting cooperation with ICE
    • Westmoreland County commissioners reject LGBTQ+ proclamation request again
    • Second Laurel Highlands High School employee charged with institutional sexual assault
    • Mom seeks justice for son killed in unsolved 2021 hayride shooting
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    4 mins
  • Wednesday, March 25: ICE at PIT + Police-ICE on Bodycam Footage + Parents of Murdered Children

    Wednesday, March 25: ICE at PIT + Police-ICE on Bodycam Footage + Parents of Murdered Children
    Mar 25 2026

    Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories:

    • ICE agents start work at Pittsburgh International Airport during government shutdown
    • Bodycam video shows Pittsburgh police involvement with ICE agents
    • Every day is a "battle" for parents of murdered children. A group in Pittsburgh won't give up on justice
    • Pittsburgh's budget under pressure from historic overtime payments in 2025
    • Pittsburgh leaders address youth safety after Market Square brawl
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    4 mins
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