Pittsburgh broke the all-time round one attendance record with 320,000 fans tonight, topping the 275,000+ who attended in Detroit in 2024, per the NFL.
How cool is this?! The Wyndham in downtown #Pittsburgh is lit up with graphics for the Draft, and it looks SO much better than what I had in my head! After the event tonight I ran up to Mt. Washington and the West End to capture it, and these are some of my favorites.
New research: PM2.5 air pollution in the Pittsburgh metro is linked to 3K adult deaths/year — many at levels below current EPA standards. With federal protections weakening, local enforcement is critical. https://t.co/87I4hLvjw1 @PennEnvironment@CleanAirCouncil@BreatheProject
Pittsburgh’s future is a shared effort.
Thanks to a $750,000 pledge from @HeinzEndow, in partnership with @PittsburghFdn, the PGH2050 Comprehensive Plan is moving into its next phase.
Go to https://t.co/GAnVDYQgNZ for more information.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the deaths of four U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers supporting Operation Epic Fury on March 1st.
“We honor our fallen Heroes, who served fearlessly and selflessly in defense of our nation.” said Lt. Gen. Robert Harter, Chief of Army Reserve.
A new study links air pollution in the Pittsburgh region to up to 3,500 deaths in 2019. The research, supported by the Endowments, also found connections to premature births, low birth weight & childhood cognitive impacts: https://t.co/69yrZfU3PJ @BreatheProject
Local news can rebuild trust, & @SpotlightPA is proving it. Chris Baxter joins We Can Be to talk impact, transparency & the future of news. Available on all major podcast platforms, search "Heinz We Can Be."
South Hills, Pittsburgh, woke up to terrible industrial stench. Clairton AQI is 40 (Good). Could this be the Universal Stainless plant in Bridgeville ?
$94M in annual grantmaking needs a visionary leader: The Heinz Endowments is hiring a Director of Grants Administration. Build an innovative grants operation from scratch & shape the future of philanthropy in SWPA. Apply now: https://t.co/jjOmqZ36xB #hiring
Pediatric asthma ER visits dropped 41% within a month of the Shenango Coke Works coal plant shutting down. New study results show how dramatically air quality improvements can impact public health, especially for kids. https://t.co/CZkkqwi6ZJ
HIRING: The Endowments seeks an exceptional VP of Programs to guide our vision across arts, environment, economic opportunity & civic participation while leading a talented team of experienced program leaders. Learn more & apply soon: https://t.co/jjOmqZ36xB @isaacson_miller
The Heinz Endowments’ Megan Andros joins Beyond the Frontline from Coming Home Well to discuss military to civilian transition & how strategic #philanthropy can drive better outcomes for #veterans. Listen to the full episode: https://t.co/DcHMQAomjS
The Endowments has committed a $5 million funding match to support a major expansion of Center of Life, a beloved community organization serving youth and families in Hazelwood and across the region for nearly 25 years. Learn more: https://t.co/pbhxBK4cQd
Washington Rd closed in all directions between Cedar Blvd and Alfred St for an emergency repair from Duquesne Light. Road is anticipated to reopen in 4 hours.