Wake Up, Pittsburgh!

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

Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories: * U.S. Rep. Deluzio says he sees same mistakes in Iran that U.S. made in Iraq [https://www.post-gazette.com/news/politics-nation/2026/03/25/deluzio-trump-congress-war-iran/stories/202603250079] * Rep. Stephenie Scialabba resigns, triggering special election for 12th District [https://www.post-gazette.com/news/politics-local/2026/03/25/stephenie-scialabba-butler-county-special-election/stories/202603250061] * Residents push back against new vape shop in Mt. Lebanon [https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/mt-lebanon-vape-shop-residents-concerned/] * 'Do not drive' :Pittsburgh officials encourage public transit use during NFL Draft [https://www.wesa.fm/development-transportation/2026-03-26/pittsburgh-public-transit-nfl-draft] * Pittsburgh theater community reacts to Public-CLO merger and future uncertainty [https://www.wesa.fm/arts-culture/2026-03-26/pittsburgh-public-theater-clo-merger-future] This is our last newscast before we put Wake Up on the shelf (at least for now). Thank you for tuning in!

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

Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories: * Pittsburgh introduces revised budget to address $40 million deficit [https://www.wpxi.com/news/local/mayor-oconnors-administration-introduces-revised-budget-after-reports-pittsburgh-deficit/OZGGAZGFXBCRLANPAK3XV2J3DU/] * Pittsburgh City Council to discuss limiting cooperation with ICE [https://www.wesa.fm/politics-government/2026-03-24/pittsburgh-immigration-customs-enforcement-cooperation] * Westmoreland County commissioners reject LGBTQ+ proclamation request again [https://community.triblive.com/news/4010876] * Second Laurel Highlands High School employee charged with institutional sexual assault [https://www.post-gazette.com/news/crime-courts/2026/03/24/laurel-highlands-teacher-charges-institutional-sexual-assault/stories/202603240074] * Mom seeks justice for son killed in unsolved 2021 hayride shooting [https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/steven-eason-hayride-shooting-update-arrest-charges/]

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

Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories: * ICE agents start work at Pittsburgh International Airport during government shutdown [https://www.post-gazette.com/news/transportation/2026/03/24/ice-tsa-pittsburgh-homeland-security/stories/202603240050] * Bodycam video shows Pittsburgh police involvement with ICE agents [https://www.wpxi.com/news/local/officials-respond-release-bodycam-video-showing-incident-with-ice-pittsburgh-police/YMHGCUKHBRDRXAYH6A35JPGBBQ/] * Every day is a "battle" for parents of murdered children. A group in Pittsburgh won't give up on justice [https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/support-group-pittsburgh-parents-children-gun-violence/] * Pittsburgh's budget under pressure from historic overtime payments in 2025 [https://www.publicsource.org/city-pittsburgh-salaries-historic-overtime-earnings/] * Pittsburgh leaders address youth safety after Market Square brawl [https://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2026/03/23/downtown-market-square-youth-brawl/stories/202603230058]

Tuesday, March 24: ICE at Airport + 4 Teens Killed in Crash + Rate Your Landlord

Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories: * ICE agents deployed to assist at Pittsburgh International Airport during shutdown [https://www.post-gazette.com/news/transportation/2026/03/23/tsa-ice-airports-pittsburgh/stories/202603230030] * Memorial grows for four teens killed in Westmoreland County crash [https://www.post-gazette.com/local/westmoreland/2026/03/22/yough-westmoreland-county-teens-killed-crash/stories/202603220119] * Pittsburgh's deer management program: progress and ongoing challenges [https://www.wesa.fm/environment-energy/2026-03-23/pittsburgh-deer-management-program-challenges] * Students create Rate Yinz Landlord to review and report on local landlords [https://www.publicsource.org/rate-yinz-landlord-pitt-students-housing/] * VisitPittsburgh commits $2M to 'Forge On' campaign ahead of NFL Draft [https://www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/news/2026/03/23/visitpittsburgh-nfl-draft-forge-on-campaign.html]

Monday, March 23: Mars-Adams Merger + Parking Enforcement Scrutiny + Supporting Haitian Women

Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories: * Mars and Adams explore municipal merger amid growing community challenges [https://www.post-gazette.com/news/politics-local/2026/03/22/mars-adams-township-butler-county-merger/stories/202603200084] * O'Connor emphasizes importance of building up small business at BEAM Collaborative event [https://www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/news/2026/03/20/beam-collaborative-corey-oconnor-small-business.html] * Pittsburgh leaders weigh in on parking enforcement concerns [https://www.wpxi.com/news/local/11-investigates-pittsburgh-leaders-weigh-parking-enforcement-concerns/5CRBWNAHMZHS3DO6SYVSUUAZAQ/] * Haitian women's group supports Charleroi community facing immigration and economic challenges [https://www.wesa.fm/identity-community/2026-03-20/fanm-vanyan-charleroi] * Pittsburgh transit expands services for NFL Draft weekend in April [https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/pittsburgh-regional-transit-nfl-draft-expanded-bus-light-rail-service/]