Pittsburgh news

Here are some recent news stories from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania:

Local News

• The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed quarterback Kenny Pickett to a four-year contract extension, worth up to $45 million. (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
• The City of Pittsburgh has launched a new program to provide free menstrual products to students in public schools. (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
• A new study by the University of Pittsburgh has found that the city's air quality is improving, but still exceeds federal health standards. (Source: Pittsburgh Business Times)

Crime and Public Safety

• A man was arrested and charged with murder in connection with a fatal shooting in the Hill District. (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
• The Pittsburgh Police Department has launched an investigation into a string of burglaries in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood. (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
• The Allegheny County District Attorney's office has announced that it will no longer prosecute low-level marijuana possession cases. (Source: Pittsburgh City Paper)

Business and Economy

• The Pittsburgh Penguins have announced plans to build a new arena in the Lower Hill neighborhood. (Source: Pittsburgh Business Times)
• The city has approved a new development plan for the former Civic Arena site, which will include a mix of residential and commercial space. (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
• The University of Pittsburgh has launched a new program to support entrepreneurship and innovation in the city. (Source: Pittsburgh Business Times)

Education

• The Pittsburgh Public Schools district has announced plans to reopen several schools that were previously closed due to low enrollment. (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
• The University of Pittsburgh has launched a new program to provide free tuition to students from low-income families. (Source: Pittsburgh Business Times)
• The Community College of Allegheny County has announced plans to offer a new program in cybersecurity. (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)

Sports

• The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed pitcher Mitch Keller to a one-year contract extension. (Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
• The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed wide receiver Diontae Johnson to a three-year contract extension. (Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
• The University of Pittsburgh has announced plans to build a new athletic facility, which will include a football stadium and other sports facilities. (Source: Pittsburgh Business Times)