Pittsburgh, PA news on Thursday, October 22, 2026

In Pittsburgh, PA on Thursday, October 22, 2026: Youth football league leader indicted on drug charges. Also: Pittsburgh Penguins host Florida Panthers tonight at 7 p.m; This weekend: Smokey Robinson concert, 'The Thing' film screening, Halloween events. Weather: Expect rain this afternoon with temps between 39–63°F and light winds.

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Headlines

Pittsburgh Penguins host Florida Panthers tonight at 7 p.m.PensBurgh · Oct 22, 7:00 AM

News & local government

Pittsburgh man sentenced for cyberstalking 11 women online.Patch · Oct 22, 7:39 AM

Safety & emergencies

Pittsburgh youth football league president indicted on federal drug trafficking charges.WTAE · Oct 21, 4:18 PM

Events & going out

This weekend: Smokey Robinson concert, 'The Thing' film screening, Halloween events.Pittsburgh Post-Gazette · Oct 22, 7:02 AM
This weekend: 17+ activities including The Neighborhood Nosh, Speed the Musical, Halloween events.NEXTpittsburgh · Oct 21, 11:45 AM

Food & drink

McRib returns to Pittsburgh McDonald's for limited time.Beaver County Radio · Oct 21, 1:10 PM

Business & new openings

National retailer opening new location in Pittsburgh area.Patch · Oct 21, 7:57 AM

Jobs

Sheetz named Great Place to Work; hiring 1,500 new employees.Patch · Oct 20, 10:11 AM

Schools & kids

Pennsylvania will enact statewide school cellphone ban starting next year.Pittsburgh Post-Gazette · Oct 21, 8:51 PM

Nature & environment

Pittsburgh angler caught state-record channel catfish, breaking 1991 Lehigh Canal record.fox56.com · Oct 21, 3:10 PM

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