Zachary Gibson stories

The Pittsburgh mayoral primary next week on May 20 features competitive races on both side for the Democrat and Republican candidates. In the Democratic primary, incumbent Mayor Ed Gainey is seeking a second term but faces a challenge from Corey O’Connor, the Allegheny County Controller and a well-known figure in...

Pittsburgh International Airport opened its doors for tour of the nearly 90% complete terminal modernization, offering a look at the nearly $1.7 billion transformation. The terminal is set to reach “substantial completion” by the end of June, according to project officials, the final touches —will continue after the public opening....

A longtime funeral director in Pittsburgh is facing felony charges after authorities say he stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from grieving pet owners, some of whom were unknowingly given ashes that did not belong to their animals. Patrick Vereb, who ran a pet cremation business in Pittsburgh and Natrona,...

Pittsburgh will be off and running this weekend with the annual marathon and events. Since it was first held in 1985, the event now includes a marathon, half-marathon, marathon relay and 5K races that run through the heart of the city, across many of the city’s iconic bridges, and through...

Ten days after stating his intentions to continue in his position as the Penguins’ head coach, Mike Sullivan was out. His 10-year run with the team included two Stanley Cups and the most wins in franchise history. Triblive Assistant Sports Editor Jonathan Bombulie joins host Zac Gibson to break down...

Many mourners are taking a closer look at one of the most sacred and secretive transitions in the world — the period following the death of a pope. Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, died on April 21, 2025, at age 88. Since his death, the...

A rising wave of fear and uncertainty is spreading among international students in Pittsburgh and throughout the United States, as visa revocations become more frequent under the Trump administration. Some students who have not violated any immigration rules are choosing to stay in the U.S., during college breaks, rather than...

The tariffs are on. The tariffs are paused. President Donald Trump’s second term has been dominated by a jarring back-and-forth of American trade policy. Trump says the aim of the high tariffs is to encourage companies to move their manufacturing and production to the U.S. to create jobs and lower...

Spring is here, bringing the start of concert season to Pittsburgh. With ticket prices soaring, affordability has become a key topic among concertgoers. Ticket prices are influenced by various factors, such as free-market resale and the dynamic pricing strategies used by major ticket vendors like Ticketmaster. TribLive reporter and reviewer...

Pittsburgh Mills has spent much of its 20-year existence as part of the discussion about dying malls around the area and the country. But lately, it’s potholes — not vacancies — that have people talking. These are not ordinary potholes — we’re talking three-foot-wide, one-foot-deep, bone-rattling holes that have damaged...

Pine-Richland School Board has become the latest local school system to join the conversation of library censorship and book bans, thanks to a new policy that was narrowly passed, and has engaged board and community members alike. As the board nears primary election season, TribLive reporter James Engel and host...

Since the Springdale smokestacks fell in the summer of 2023, the Cheswick Generating Plant’s boiler structure has stared down its final days. For almost two years, lawsuits, weather conditions and delays have hindered the final deconstruction efforts. That changed on March 8 when the remaining portion of the structure was...

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 1 out of every 365 Black people has sickle cell disease and the sickle cell trait affects 10% of Black people, compared to .3% of white people. Although the disease disproportionately affects Black people, it also has been seen in...

In the American latchkey era, if a child went missing, law enforcement and the local community utilized tools of the time, milk cartons, print publications and a community network, to gain and share information to help find the missing child. Time has since afforded progressions in culture and technology that...

Flu cases are spiking in Western Pennsylvania and hospitals are dealing with increased patient traffic. Some people have tried to fight the flu by turning to alternative practices. While most homeopathic remedies are ineffective, there are some practices that can shorten your sick time, experts say. Megan swift joins host...

Marc Fogel, the 63-year-old Butler native and former Oakmont teacher, was released Tuesday and is back in the United States. Fogel, an American history teacher, spent 1,278 days in a Russian penal colony after being was arrested in Moscow on Aug. 14, 2021, for taking prescribed medical marijuana into the...

Seton Hill University in Greensburg has decided to place its student-run newspaper on indefinite hiatus. While the Setonian’s shuttering came as a surprise to some students, university representatives and the organization’s longtime adviser said the newspaper needs to change and the journalism major needs to regain student interest. TribLive reporter...

President Donald Trump made his return to the White House when he was sworn in last week. In his first week, he signed more executive orders than any other president. These swift actions signaled the beginnings of the second Trump administration’s attempts to make good on promises made during campaign...

It’s been brutally cold this week in Western Pennsylvania. But, for some people, the job doesn’t stop just because the temperature drops. Justin Vellucci joins host Zac Gibson bringing the experience of Western Pennsylvania’s winter weather workers. This episode centers on stories and strategies from those workers to survive and...

We’re halfway through January — which is the time many people start to slack on their new year’s resolutions or forgo them altogether. In fact, the second Friday in January is known as “Quitters Day,” the day that most people give up their resolutions. One common resolution that has gained...

Citing national security concerns, President Joe Biden blocked the $15 billion international sale of U.S. Steel to Japanese company Nippon Steel on Jan. 3, 2025. In a joint statement after the announcement U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel called Biden’s action political. The companies then filed a federal lawsuit against the...

The year 2024 saw many striking moments. A passionate and polarizing presidential race, the world cheering on their favorite athletes, international conflicts that caused strife and the cultural shifts. In Western Pennsylvania, TribLive has been there for all of 2024’s most impactful moments. Sean Stipp, TribLive Director of Visuals, spoke...

Last week crews launched a search and rescue mission for 64-year-old Elizabeth Pollard, who fell into a sinkhole after going out to look for her pet. Pollard was searching for her cat Dec. 2 behind Monday’s Union Restaurant in Unity when he ground gave way beneath her, and she fell...

Jonathan Tourney and Taylor Orlowski were killed on Christmas weekend last year when the speeding SUV they were in with four other teens crashed on a dark road in Allegheny County’s North Park. Those closest to the teens searched for ways to cherish their loved ones’ memories as they struggle...