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A cutting-edge robotics center is bringing high-tech jobs and educational opportunities back to Hazelwood, the same Pittsburgh neighborhood where steel mills once employed generations of local families. Six-year-old Kyng's amazed expression at seeing robots in his own community captures the transformation underway.
After experiencing the electric atmosphere of the World Baseball Classic, Paul Skenes is determined to recreate that excitement at PNC Park. The Pirates' ace pitched brilliantly in Team USA's 2-1 semifinal win, inspiring hope for what's ahead in Pittsburgh.
Championship wrestler Tamara "Firefly" Humphries saw fear in a newcomer's eyes and chose compassion over domination. Her gentle approach is helping grow women's wrestling with grace instead of intimidation.
Carnegie Mellon University just opened a massive new robotics center in Pittsburgh's Hazelwood neighborhood, where researchers are building machines that can assemble cars, rescue people underwater, and explore abandoned oil fields. The multimillion-dollar facility transforms a former steel mill site into a cutting-edge innovation hub that's creating new opportunities for the historic manufacturing neighborhood.
At just 19 years old, Konnor Griffin could become the first teenage position player to start Opening Day since Ken Griffey Jr. in 1989. The Pirates' top prospect dominated three minor league levels last year and is now competing for a major league roster spot.
Robot dogs delivered scissors to Pennsylvania's governor at the grand opening of Pittsburgh's new Robotics Innovation Center, where an abandoned steel mill now houses cutting-edge robotics research. The transformation shows how the Steel City is writing its next chapter.
Carnegie Mellon University just opened a state-of-the-art robotics facility where steelworkers once powered America. The $100 million center in Pittsburgh's Hazelwood neighborhood is creating tomorrow's technology while honoring yesterday's builders.
Carnegie Mellon University just unveiled a massive 150,000-square-foot Robotics Innovation Center where students and companies will build the autonomous machines of tomorrow. The facility features underwater testing tanks, outdoor robot testing grounds, and already has its first AI tenant moving in.
Carnegie Mellon University just opened a massive 150,000-square-foot Robotics Innovation Center that's already attracting million-dollar investments and creating jobs in Pittsburgh. The facility brings together university researchers, tech companies, and government support to solve real-world problems with cutting-edge robotics and AI.
Carnegie Mellon University just opened a massive new robotics hub where researchers will develop everything from underwater explorers to self-driving cars. The 150,000-square-foot facility transforms a former Pittsburgh steel mill site into the heart of America's robotics revolution.
Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes is pitching for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic to honor the servicemen and women he trained alongside at the Air Force Academy. The reigning Cy Young Award winner says representing his country gives the tournament deeper meaning than just baseball.
A $2 billion artificial intelligence company just chose Pittsburgh for its next chapter, bringing robot technology that can navigate nuclear sites and construction zones. Carnegie Mellon's new $100 million Robotics Innovation Center just landed its first tenant before even opening its doors.
Pittsburgh is among 27 cities competing to host matches from the 2031 Men's Rugby World Cup and 2033 Women's Rugby World Cup, events that draw hundreds of thousands of fans worldwide. The tournaments could fill Acrisure Stadium for multiple weekends and showcase the city on a global stage.
KDKA and UPMC have launched Community Heroes, a monthly series spotlighting Pittsburgh residents who are quietly transforming their neighborhoods through kindness and dedication. From therapy dogs for first responders to free stores for families in need, these stories prove compassion is alive and well in Western Pennsylvania.
A Pittsburgh first-grader just shattered the national Girl Scout cookie sales record, selling 100,000 boxes in a single season. Her secret? A winning combination of TikTok charm and old-fashioned door-to-door hustle.
After 93 years of silence, Jerry Guttman is ready to tell the world how his family escaped Nazi Germany twice and built a remarkable life across four continents. His story of resilience proves that taking risks and staying positive can change everything.
A Pittsburgh hospital network used data science to solve a staffing puzzle, cutting wasted time and saving over $800,000 annually. The breakthrough could help struggling hospitals nationwide do more with less.
A New Jersey battery company is moving its headquarters to Pittsburgh, bringing 735 new jobs and $353 million in investment to rebuild Pennsylvania's manufacturing industry. The move shows how state support can create good-paying jobs while strengthening energy grids.
A battery manufacturer is moving its headquarters from New Jersey to Pittsburgh, bringing 735 new jobs and investing $353 million in Pennsylvania's clean energy future. The move signals hope for rebuilding the state's manufacturing industry after decades of decline.