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 80 episodes available.

Wake Up, Pittsburgh! episodes:

January 30, 2026Friday, Jan. 30: Lando, Williams Grilled + New Ambulances + Future-Ready PPS + PAPER Launched
Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories:
Council grills Lando, Williams; confirmation vote expected next week
O’Connor lands $10M UPMC gift for new ambulances
PPS reopens Future-Ready consolidation talks after November rejection
Advisers flag racial, disability disparities at Highland juvenile center
Guild launches PAPER to build community newsroom as P-G prepares to close
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5min
January 29, 2026Thursday, Jan. 29: ICE Block + Rental Crackdown + Transit Shutdown Assessed + PITT AI Policies + Theaters Merge
Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories:
Allegheny County bill blocks ICE cooperation without warrant
Shooting revives Pittsburgh short-term rental crackdown
Transit shutdown blamed on worst snow since 2010
Pitt faculty adapt classroom policies to rising AI use
Public, CLO pursue merger; City Theatre opts out
...more
5min
January 15, 2026Thursday, Jan. 15: Business District Boost + Short-Term Rental Scrutiny + Unionized Workers Can Return
Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories:
O’Connor launches ‘Main and Main’ for neighborhood business districts
After East Allegheny shooting, Pittsburgh moves to regulate short-term rentals
Bakery Square expansion advances with phased traffic-study exemption
NIOSH rescinds 2025 layoff notices, restoring Pittsburgh-area workers
Project Pop-Up aims to fill Downtown storefronts before NFL Draft
...more
5min
January 14, 2026Wednesday, Jan. 14: Tomlin Steps Down + PPS Contracts Scrutiny + Newspaper Closure Fallout + New Opera Director
Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories:
Tomlin steps down after 19 seasons; Steelers begin search
PPS procurement report: fewer than 10% contracts bid
Pickard: Post-Gazette closure threatens democracy, fuels news desert
Amazon exits Fairywood sortation site, shifts to Findlay facilities
Bill Powers named Pittsburgh Opera director; promises broader engagement
...more
5min
January 13, 2026Tuesday, Jan. 13: Steelers Tourism Impact + Mental Health Program Controversy + Dog, Owner Shocked
Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories:
Steelers playoff game delivers rare January windfall for businesses
County launches controversial assisted outpatient mental health program
Dog shocked by faulty light pole, city orders inspections
Pittsburgh sees major drop in infant sleep-related deaths
Proposal would dedicate $20M annually for fleet upgrades
...more
5min
January 12, 2026Monday, Jan. 12: Terminal Nearly Finished + Locks and Dam Overall + Trans Inmate Protections
Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories:
PIT new terminal 94% done; cost tops $1.7B
House backs $185M for Montgomery Locks and Dam overhaul
ACT UP pushes protections for trans inmates at county jail
Commission weighs slur, assault claim against city parks employee
UPMC ER doctor shares breast cancer journey for Black women
...more
5min
January 09, 2026Friday, Jan. 9: Shapiro Campaign Starts in Pitt + News Media Gap + Wastewater Tracks Drug Use + Keys to the City
Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories:
Shapiro launches reelection bid in Pittsburgh with $30M war chest
Post-Gazette and City Paper closures could widen Pittsburgh news gap
Allegheny wastewater testing tracks fentanyl, cocaine, and emerging synthetics
Dog walker alleges slur and assault; city disputes commission authority
Mayor honors ten civic leaders with Pittsburgh keys to city
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5min
January 08, 2026Thursday, Jan. 8: Post-Gazette Sunsetting + New Mayor Jumps In + Shooting Prompts Rental Rules Look
Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories:
Post-Gazette to publish final edition May 3
O’Connor launches “Safe and Clean Downtown” blitz, permitting overhaul
North Side pushes short-term rental rules after shooting
Strip District’s Bittner building to become W Lofts condos
PRT rail grinding, Downtown tunnel closures start next week
...more
5min
January 07, 2026Wednesday, Jan. 7: Mayor's First Executive Order + '26 Election Races + Waymo On Road + New Urban League Head
Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories:
O’Connor orders faster permits, keeps community input intact
Haas rematch targets Gaydos in pivotal 2026 House fight
Waymo tests robotaxis in Pittsburgh, driverless rides coming soon
PPS COVID services lag; families can still claim support
Jennifer Thompkins to lead Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh
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5min
January 06, 2026Tuesday, Jan. 6: O'Connor Sworn In + PNC Expands + City Paper Closes + Brookline Teen Outreach
Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories:
O’Connor sworn in as mayor, Shapiro pledges partnership
PNC closes $4.1B FirstBank deal, expands Denver-Phoenix reach
State funding adds North-James signal to North Avenue project
Brookline Teen Outreach gives teens meals, support, belonging
Pittsburgh City Paper shuts down after 34-year run
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5min

FAQs about Wake Up, Pittsburgh!:

How many episodes does Wake Up, Pittsburgh! have?

The podcast currently has 80 episodes available.