Wake Up, Pittsburgh!

By Matt Peiken

Catch up on all the Pittsburgh news every weekday morning. Our newscast podcast draws stories from across the local news media landscape to keep you in-the-know in under four minutes.... more

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FAQs about Wake Up, Pittsburgh!:

How many episodes does Wake Up, Pittsburgh! have?

The podcast currently has 63 episodes available.

Wake Up, Pittsburgh! episodes:

March 04, 2026Wednesday, March 4: Block of ICE + Transgender Youth Records + Quarry Dust + Local News Media
Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories:
Bill to limit Allegheny County collaboration with ICE moves to council vote
Judge denies DOJ access to transgender youth medical records at UPMC
Residents voice health concerns over quarry dust in Westmoreland County
New tool launched to track Pittsburgh housing unit construction
Media campaign promotes local news amid looming Post-Gazette closure
...more
5min
March 03, 2026Tuesday, March 3: Pittsburgh Biotech + UPMC Profits + Abandoned Boats + Inclusive Churches
Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories:
Pittsburgh's role in U.S. biotechnology amid global competition
UPMC posts $286 million operating income, reversing two years of losses
New Pennsylvania law streamlines removal of abandoned boats from rivers
Students propose federal bill to protect workers from AI displacement during hackathon
Pittsburgh churches create inclusive spaces for LGBTQ Christians
...more
5min
March 02, 2026Monday, March 2: Carnegie-Epstein Connection + Affordable Housing Conversion + Gainey Looks Back
Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories:
AI pioneer, Carnegie Mellon-connected Roger Schank has emails revealing Epstein ties
Former downtown heating plant to become 97 units of affordable housing
Ford and PPS collaborate to inspire high schoolers in emergency response program
Former mayor Ed Gainey reflects on his term and legacy
Pittsburgh man indicted for fraud and identity theft charges
...more
5min
February 27, 2026Friday, Feb. 27: Mon-Fayette Extension + Montessori School Denied + Campus Strategies for ICE, CBP
Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories:
Mon-Fayette Expressway extension project begins for Dravosburg residents
Pittsburgh Public Schools denies Montessori charter school application
Local Colleges during strategies, procedures around ICE and CBP presence
Pittsburgh councilors propose housing data dashboard for better tracking
Viatris announces significant workforce reduction impacting local jobs
...more
5min
February 26, 2026Thursday, Feb. 26: Mazzocco Wins + Allegheny Leader to NYC + More Outdoor Vendors
Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories:
Jennifer Mazzocco wins Pa. House 42nd special election
Allegheny County DHS leader Erin Dalton leaves for New York City
New outdoor vending locations added in downtown Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh council approves buffer between homes and garbage centers
PRT shifts $106 million for capital projects
...more
5min
February 25, 2026Wednesday, Feb. 25: Local ICE responses + Sextortion Alert + EMS Napping Advocate
Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories:
McCandless approves local police resolution against ICE collaboration
Nonprofit director addresses immigrant support amid local ICE activity
Support for Sewickley father detained by ICE during daughter's treatment
Pittsburgh nonprofit warns parents about signs of sextortion
Advocating for napping on duty for EMS workers
...more
5min
February 24, 2026Tuesday, Feb. 24: Black Homeownership + Water Bill Hikes
Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories:
Black homeownership in Pittsburgh: One record year amid a persistent gap
Federal funding freeze stalls growth for Western Pennsylvania small businesses
Why Pittsburgh residents could soon see an increase in their water bill
Once assaulted over his identity, Riverview schools leader stood with immigrant community
High schoolers learn how to debate the ethics of AI
...more
5min
February 23, 2026Monday, Feb. 23: Pitt ICE Recruitment Backlash + Student Charged with Sextortion + Haven Temporarily Closes
Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories:
Pitt faces backlash, protest over unaffiliated, ICE-related recruitment event
Peters high school student charged in alleged sextortion and catfishing scheme
Audit: Bills never sent for some affordable housing loan recipients
Oakland temporarily loses concert venue Haven
Opinion: A call for urgent investment in Pittsburgh’s Black women
...more
5min
February 20, 2026Friday, Feb. 20: Unresolved Murders + Call for Transparency + Business Districts Boost + ICE Debate, Walkout
Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories:
Allegheny County launches $4 million initiative to boost business districts
Pittsburgh GOP calls for transparency in private gifts for emergency vehicles
11 Investigates: Getting Away with Murder
Sheriff’s ICE interactions at center of Allegheny County debate
Talk of ICE activity around schools prompts walkout
...more
5min
February 19, 2026Thursday, Feb. 19: Blighted Properties Strategies + ICE Arrest After PD Call + Theft, Forgery Charges
Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories:
Pittsburgh mayor moves to demolish 23 blighted properties
How North Braddock is capitalizing on blight to create jobs
After calling police for help, a Brentwood man was arrested by ICE at court
Woodland Hills School Board president resigns amid theft and forgery case
Three Pittsburgh-area museums named best in the country
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5min

FAQs about Wake Up, Pittsburgh!:

How many episodes does Wake Up, Pittsburgh! have?

The podcast currently has 63 episodes available.