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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Fans react to Aaron Rodgers agreeing to deal with Pittsburgh Steelers
Aaron Rodgers' arrival in Pittsburgh could be a boom for businesses selling Steelers merchandise. 'It's huge, I think everyone is on the fence about the Steelers right now,' Tim Piett said. he's the general manager at 'Yinzers in the Burgh' in the Strip District. Advertisement Piett says business from locals has been lukewarm lately, with the team annually around .500 and no playoff wins since 2016. They've already had calls about Aaron Rodgers merchandise. 'The owner of the store is working on that. Everything is on hold because we don't know what the situation is going to be. But, once the contract is signed, we'll get on the fast track,' Piett said. The fast track should mean about a week. In the meantime, Rodgers is already impacting business. One woman is in town visiting family and had to make a purchase. 'My boyfriend really likes Aaron Rodgers and, apparently, he's signing tomorrow with the Steelers. Had to buy him a sticker,' Riley Watson said. Advertisement When it comes to the Steelers, Pittsburghers have opinions. Not everyone is happy with the news. 'He's too old. We need a quarterback that's going to stay. He's going to be here one year and gone,' Lisa Sobek said. Off the field, the quarterback is a frequent talk show guest and is known for darkness retreats and psychedelic drugs. On the field, he's 41 and is two seasons removed from major surgery. 'I'm going to really enjoy him coming here,' Dave Guio said. 'I know Pitsburgh fans like to like their players, and he is a bit of a rub, for sure. I don't know if Steelers fans will like him,' he said. 'Winning cures everything.' Advertisement Another interesting topic is Rodgers' choice of jersey number. He's most known for the number #12 but wore #8 in New York. One fan said, if it's between those two, it better be #8 because #12 is 'sacred.' Hall of Famer Terry Bradshaw wore #12, but it has not been officially retired by the team. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch WPXI NOW
CBS News
30-05-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Pittsburgh has been cloudier than normal this month. Here's how many sunny days there were.
If you're thinking Pittsburgh hasn't gotten much sun this month, you'd be right. Over an entire year, Pittsburgh averages 59 clear or mostly clear days, 103 partly cloudy days and 203 cloudy or mostly cloudy days, according to the National Centers for Environmental Information. With the average number of cloudy days outnumbering the clear days, it's no surprise that Pittsburghers try to take advantage of the few clear days we get. While most look forward to bright late spring and summer days, this month has not really offered much of that. (Photo: KDKA Weather Center) This May has been cloudier than normal Through May 29, Pittsburgh has seen 18 cloudy or mostly cloudy days, nine partly cloudy days and only two mostly sunny or completely sunny days. Note two days of climate data on the calendar from May 13 and 14 are missing, but looking at past hourly observations, we can clearly infer that May 13 and 14 leaned mostly cloudy to cloudy. While Pittsburgh is certainly used to being a cloudy city, this month has been cloudier than average. Normally, May averages 17 cloudy or mostly cloudy days, nine partly cloudy days, and five mostly sunny or sunny days. It is likely that May 30 and 31 will be counted as mostly cloudy or cloudy, pushing the total number of cloudy days for May 2025 to 20, which is above normal for Pittsburgh. (Photo: KDKA Weather Center) Why is Pittsburgh so cloudy? Western Pennsylvania is one of the cloudiest regions in the country due to the geography of the region. Being downwind the Great Lakes means that clouds are more likely to form, especially during the fall and winter months when cold air blows over relatively warm lake waters, creating instability, lift and cloud formation. Moisture rising upslope the hilly terrain and westward facing sides of the Laurel Highlands also contributes to cloud development. Finally, big areas of low pressure often like to settle just north of Pittsburgh over the Great Lakes up toward Hudson Bay in Canada, which keeps unsettled weather in our region for longer periods of time. Being far removed from the Rockies and Desert Southwest prevents us from getting longer intrusions of dry air which help states to our west see a greater number of clear days on average.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Nonprofit developer announces new affordable housing project for Pittsburgh
Action Housing, Pittsburgh's largest non-profit developer, announced on Friday that it has 490,000 square feet of land under development for affordable housing. This initiative will create 460 new units ready to accommodate Pittsburgh families in the coming months and years. 'It's a fundamental part of life, and without it, it's really hard to thrive. To me, it's the most important thing,' said Lena Andrews, the CEO of Action Housing. During their annual meeting, Action Housing shared plans to add hundreds of new units of affordable housing. 'We have 490,000 square feet of affordable housing land under development, which includes buildings that we are renovating and constructing to house vulnerable Pittsburghers,' Andrews explained. The non-profit currently manages around 2,000 affordable units in and around Pittsburgh and will add 460 more units aimed at households earning at or below 30% of the area median income. Some of the new projects include Uptown Flats, located on 5th Avenue, which will provide permanent supportive housing for up to 34 families. Additionally, the Penn Lincoln Apartments will feature 41 affordable units, with options ranging from one to three bedrooms. Governor Josh Shapiro and Secretary Rick Siger, who oversees the Department of Community and Economic Development, both pledged their support for additional resources and funding to ensure the ongoing development of affordable housing. 'It's a lot of seniors who have worked their entire lives and are now living on social security checks that no longer cover their expenses, leading them to find themselves in our shelter system,' explained Erin Dalton, the Director of the Allegheny Department of Human Services. Dalton was recognized for her efforts in combating homelessness, stating, 'What we need is housing. The solution to homelessness is more affordable housing.' To learn more about other Action Housing projects or to check for eligibility, visit: Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch WPXI NOW
Axios
16-05-2025
- Business
- Axios
Pittsburgh city population growing fast
The city of Pittsburgh added thousands of residents over the last year, one of the biggest population increases the city has seen in decades. Why it matters: The Steel City regularly loses population due to a hangover of the steel industry collapse and residents seeking greener pastures in the suburbs. Now, a turnaround could be forming thanks to immigration and more urban jobs. Driving the news: Pittsburgh has added 4,708 residents between 2020 and 2024, the largest numeric increase of any Pennsylvania municipality during that stretch, according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates released Thursday. The city added 2,902 residents between 2023 and 2024, according to the census data. It now sits at 307,688 residents and has made up for all its pandemic-era losses. Between the lines: This is "one of the largest annual population gains for the city of Pittsburgh in a long time," said Chris Briem, a regional economist with the University of Pittsburgh's Center for Social and Urban Research. He noted that annual census estimates are not as accurate as decennial censuses and mostly reflect county-level population change and recent data on building permits for residential housing, as opposed to physical counts. Yes, but: Pittsburgh grew 1.6% between 2020 and 2024, which is much slower than exploding cities in the Sunbelt like Fort Worth, Texas (9.7%), and Charlotte, North Carolina (7.8%). Some smaller towns in the region's exurbs — like Slippery Rock Township and Lancaster Township in Butler County — also easily outstripped Pittsburgh percentage wise, growing over 25% between 2020 and 2024. State of play: Immigration has played a key role in maintaining the city's and region's population as native Pittsburghers continue to leave the region and an aging population continues to die off. Zoom out: Philadelphia saw the largest numeric drop of any municipality in Pennsylvania, losing 29,878 residents, and is in danger of being overtaken by San Antonio as the nation's sixth largest city, according to the census. Zoom in: Not all of the Pittsburgh region is experiencing growth. Penn Hills lost 1,423 residents, and Bethel Park lost 1,189 people between 2020 and 2024, according to data. California borough in the Mon Valley lost 13.8% of its population during that four-year span, the biggest percentage drop of any municipality in the state. What they're saying: Mayor Ed Gainey said he is proud the city added more people than any other city in the state, and he touted his efforts to land affordable housing investment in Downtown, uphold policies that welcome immigrants, and grow city jobs and small businesses.
CBS News
14-05-2025
- Business
- CBS News
The Steelers are taking on the Vikings in Ireland this season, here's how you can get there
The Steelers now know who they'll take on in the first-ever regular season game played in Ireland on September 28, and it's the Minnesota Vikings. The NFL made it official on Tuesday, announcing the game will be played at Croke Park in Dublin at 9:30 a.m. Pittsburgh time. Croke Park is Ireland's largest sporting arena. With the Steelers going international, it has many Pittsburghers asking how they can travel across the pond to watch the black and gold. Aer Lingus expands North American footprint ahead of Steelers-Vikings game Aer Lingus has been named an official airline partner of the Steelers, and they will fly the team, coaches, and support staff to Ireland for the game on September 28. "Our recently announced partnership with the Steelers marks an exciting chapter for our airline, reinforcing Aer Lingus' position as a proud supporter of American football-not only in Ireland but across Europe and beyond," said Susanne Carberry, Aer Lingus's Chief Customer Officer. "The Pittsburgh Steelers' game in Ireland is one of the most highly anticipated sporting events of 2025. As the Steelers prepare for their game in Ireland this September, we at Aer Lingus look forward to extending a warm Irish welcome to the team, staff, and passionate fans flying with us." Steelers fans looking to travel to Dublin for the game can do so through hubs in Philadelphia, Cleveland, New York, Boston, or Chicago. Fans can head to their website at this link to learn more about travel opportunities for the game. Steelers part of NFL's expanding international footprint The Steelers are one of many games that will be played internationally this upcoming season. Along with Dublin, the NFL will play games in London, Berlin, Madrid, and São Paulo. The international slate of games will start right away in Week 1 when the Los Angeles Chargers will play at Corinthians Arena in São Paulo, Brazil, but their opponent has yet to be revealed. Playing the Steelers in Ireland will not be the Vikings' only international game on their schedule. Just one week after taking on the Steelers, they'll face the Cleveland Browns in Week 5 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. Tottenham Hotspur Stadium will host yet another game in Week 6 when the New York Jets and Denver Broncos come to town. The final London game of the NFL's international schedule will be in Week 7 when the Jacksonville Jaguars and Los Angeles Rams face off at Wembley Stadium. Berlin, Germany, will also get a game in Week 10 when the Indianapolis Colts and Atlanta Falcons head to the Olympic Stadium. The international schedule will come to a close in Week 11 when the Miami Dolphins and Washington Commanders play at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid, Spain.
