Paul J. Gough

Opposition to data centers amongst Pennsylvanian voters has grown since February as legislation to pause construction for up to three years sits in committee.

Passenger traffic at Pittsburgh International Airport fell in the first six months of 2026, partly due to Spirit Airlines' demise and higher fuel prices industrywide. But international traffic is up.

Westinghouse Electric, based in Cranberry Township, filed for an IPO that could value the nuclear reactor manufacturer well above the $8.2 billion its ownership bought it for in 2023.

Switch Data Centers filed plans for a 605,000-square-foot complex at the former Pitt International Race Complex, with full build-out expected by 2030.

The plants would be owned by the U.S. and Japanese governments.

Pittsburgh-area data center projects range from early-stage sites to those under construction, with companies investing billions in hyperscale facilities. See where the local proposed projects are.

Allegheny General Hospital opens a $50 million emergency department expansion Monday, adding critical care rooms designed to reduce wait times and improve patient care.

Duquesne University breaks ground on a $68 million health sciences building set to open in 2028, expanding training for therapists and physician assistants.

Allegheny Health Network names Dr. Volker Musahl, a renowned orthopedic surgeon at UPMC, as its new chief sports medicine officer starting in February.

Eaton and Trane partner on design to speed AI data center deployment.