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Outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite linked to Pa., 3 more states

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 04:30:11 Z

(WESA) Federal officials have linked four more states to an outbreak of a diarrhea-causing parasite, expanding the scope of the largest U.S. outbreak of cyclospora on record.

Pennsylvania ACA health insurers propose double-digit premium increases for 2027

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 00:00:00 Z

(WESA) Nearly all health insurance companies that sell individual plans on Pennsylvania’s Affordable Care Act marketplace are asking for average premium increases ranging from 10.5% to as high as 41%

From swimming in rivers to kiddie pools, here's what experts want you to know about summer germs

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 22:00:00 Z

(Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Health))

Celebrate National Disability Independence Day at The Warhol

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 04:15:30 Z

(Pittsburgh Magazine) PHOTO BY BRYAN CONLEY E veryone s welcome to set their inner artist free at The Andy Warhol Museum this weekend. From 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, July 26, the North Shore facility will host a National Disability Independence Day celebration to...

Weekend Wish List

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:00:00 Z

(Summer Wind : Pittsburgh Blogger) Basket Charm // Pink Top // Bezel Earrings Gold Tassel Bag // Sweater Cardigan Sunglasses Swimsuit // Scallop Tote // Raffia Tote Some items of note... - I love seeing all of these basket charms coming out from various brands. This Basket Charm is...

A state pilot program aims to help an often-overlooked group with substance abuse issues: Seniors

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 22:00:00 Z

(Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Health))

The Iconic Pittsburgh Folk Festival Returns This August

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 04:43:59 Z

(Pittsburgh Magazine) PHOTO VIA PITTSBURGH MAGAZINE ARCHIVES O ndrejana Zatek has fond childhood memories of the Pittsburgh Folk Festival, where she spent her time dancing on stage with Hungarians, Slovakians and Lithuanians. The festival, where her parents met folk...

13+ things to do this weekend in Pittsburgh, from Goat Fest to Dance Africa to OpenStreetsPGH

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 04:11:34 Z

(NEXTpittsburgh) What’s going on in Pittsburgh this weekend, July 23-26? Find out here. Don’t miss our Summer Concert Guide for details about the ongoing Allegheny County Summer Concert Series, plus music festivals and shows on the horizon. And check out our NEXT in...

Lately

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 Z

(Summer Wind : Pittsburgh Blogger) A cozy morning thunderstorm with a second cup of coffee! My sister and cousin, we are all wearing the same earrings ! Henry loves to snuggle up in my clothes. It's adorable. Date night at the symphony! We saw Mad About the Movies, where they played...

Some Pittsburgh neighborhoods are 5 degrees hotter than others. Why?

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 02:50:38 Z

(NEXTpittsburgh) In Pittsburgh’s South Side Flats, neighbors call Mike Clark “the Lorax.” The nickname fits. Clark, vice president of the South Side Community Council, has helped plant more than 400 trees in one of the hottest neighborhoods in the city. South Side...

Mothers and patients join UPMC Magee nurses in call for improved staffing ratios

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:30:00 Z

(WESA) Moms and patients from Magee-Womens Hospital are lending their voice to the nursing union’s fight for better nurse-to-patient staffing ratios. They gathered with nurses and other healthcare professionals on Tuesday afternoon, sharing their...

July Amazon Picks

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:00 Z

(Summer Wind : Pittsburgh Blogger) Lip Stain // Jelly Sandals // Gingham Dress Rattan Elephant Table // Paracord Charm Necklace // Cosmetic Train Case Quick Stitch Tool // Mesh Strainer // Bead Necklace I haven't done one of these in a while, so I have quite a few finds that I've hung...

This rural Pennsylvania pediatric clinic is reimagining postpartum care

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 23:33:00 Z

(WESA) A rural Venango County clinic is bringing breastfeeding support into the pediatrician’s office — helping moms and newborns under one roof. The program is part of Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's maternal health initiative.

Pa. nurse hopes new tool will more accurately predict women at risk for postpartum hemorrhage

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 23:30:00 Z

(WESA) One study found that 4 in 10 women who had postpartum hemorrhages after delivery were considered low risk when admitted.

Clinical AI: Pittsburgh pilot will take on challenges of diabetes care

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:00:00 Z

(Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Health))

FDA retracts test result but still links Taylor Farms lettuce to cyclosporiasis

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 03:59:49 Z

(Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Health))

Pittsburgh jobs for 7/20/26: Kamin Science Center, Mt. Lebanon School District, Aramark and more

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 03:49:53 Z

(NEXTpittsburgh) Looking for a new job? Check the NEXT Job Board every Monday for the latest openings across the Pittsburgh region curated by the NEXT editorial team from a range of fields and industries. Hiring? Post your job here to be guaranteed access to more...

A New Favorite Fashion Brand

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 Z

(Summer Wind : Pittsburgh Blogger) I have a feeling Maria de la Orden is one of those brands we're going to start seeing everywhere over the next few months and years. The brand was founded in 2019 by Spanish designer Maria de la Orden and her French business partner, Laura de la...

New measles tracking dashboard from Pa. Department of Health shows more than 100 cases this year

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 23:31:00 Z

(WESA) The Pennsylvania Department of Health has launched a new online measles dashboard, allowing the public to track cases by county as the statewide total surpasses 100.

‘Just living life again’: Beechview resident part of a Pitt trial connecting cancer patients with mental health supports

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 22:00:00 Z

(Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Health))

Pa.’s attorney general is defending the state’s Medicaid abortion ban in court. Is he required to?

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:00:00 Z

(Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Health))

Supplying drugs in fatal overdoses has led to 100s of Pa. prison sentences. Families are divided.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:00:00 Z

(WESA) Pennsylvania is a leader in prosecuting people for providing drugs used in fatal overdoses.

Screening guidelines updated amid 'concerning rise in colorectal cancer in younger adults'

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:00:00 Z

(Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Health))

What to know about the health impacts of wildfire smoke

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:22:00 Z

(Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Health))

Outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite infection traced to shredded lettuce at Taco Bell in five states

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:58:13 Z

(Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Health))

Best of the ‘Burgh Winners’ Reception

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 04:01:00 Z

(Pittsburgh Magazine) On July 15, Pittsburgh Magazine hosted the Best of the Burgh winners at a happy hour reception at The Art Room in the Strip District. We were thrilled to honor this year s honorees! Thanks for attending! Check out photos from the event below and on...

Weekend Wish List

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:00:00 Z

(Summer Wind : Pittsburgh Blogger) Mini Fruit Cocotte // Striped Shorts // Knit Top + Shorts Set Fish Platter // Necklace Gingham Pajama Set // Navy Applique Dress // Concealer // Gingham Dress Some items of note... - This Mini Fruit Cocotte may not be the most practical, but they are...

Pitt researchers demonstrate safety, effectiveness of brain implants designed to restore touch

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:34:00 Z

(WESA) Research published this week in Science Translational Medicine showed that participants with spinal cord injuries were able to maintain an artificial sense of touch, with one participant largely maintaining results for 10 years.

Five places to get dairy-free ice cream on a gluten-free cone in Pittsburgh

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:32:00 Z

(WESA) In the face of a hot summer’s day, ice cream is a very powerful coat of arms. And as National Ice Cream Day lands this weekend, here are some places to beat the heat (with a sweet treat), while managing allergies.

11 cases of cyclosporiasis identified in Allegheny County, officials say not to panic

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:30:00 Z

(WESA) According to the Pennsylvania Department of Health, the state has 28 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis, including the 11 in Southwest Pennsylvania. Last year, the state recorded 40 cases; the year prior, 87 cases.

A Pennsylvania mother reels from the loss of her teen son, a victim of a sextortion scheme

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:00:00 Z

(Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Health))

Medicaid coverage of abortion begins in Pennsylvania amid ongoing lawsuit

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:57:25 Z

(WESA) A Pennsylvania judge has cleared the way for the state’s Medicaid program to begin covering abortions while a constitutional challenge plays out before the state Supreme Court.

ScareHouse Returns, Bringing Haunts and Halloween Horror to North Shore

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 03:55:43 Z

(Pittsburgh Magazine) PHOTO COURTESY SCAREHOUSE W ith the heavy summer heat stuck lingering in Pittsburgh, thoughts of fall may be far away for most folks, but not for ScareHouse. Long recognized as one of the most famous haunted attractions in the United States.,...

Lately

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 Z

(Summer Wind : Pittsburgh Blogger) Pajamas My nightly peppermint tea is a little joy! The light was hitting Henry just right, so being the ham he is, we had a photoshoot! My Tiny Quickfires have started to bloom! This is a new hydrangea variety I planted in a planter. They are...

Meet the southwestern Pa. members of Shapiro’s new disability commission

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:00:00 Z

(Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (Health))

14+ things to do this weekend, from Picklesburgh to the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 04:54:57 Z

(NEXTpittsburgh) What’s going on in Pittsburgh this weekend, July 16-19? Find out here. And don’t miss our Summer Concert Guide for music festivals and shows on the horizon, plus our NEXT in the Gallery series for more art happenings around the region. Know of a cool...

Meet the Artists Behind PIT’s Newest Installations

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 03:56:29 Z

(Pittsburgh Magazine) PHOTO BY BETH HOLLERICH | ARTWORK BY NJAIMEH NJIE ON DISPLAY IN PIT S ome artwork begins as a sketch. Other pieces begin with a personal journey. Officials at the Pittsburgh International Airport say every piece of art on display inside has a story...

Pittsburghers have mixed feelings on the area’s historic stone, brick and wooden roads

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 01:00:00 Z

(NEXTpittsburgh) David Cohen grew up playing on a wooden field. “You had to be sure-footed,” he recalls about pickup games on Shadyside’s Roslyn Place , one of the nation’s few surviving wooden streets.

Frick Park’s Trackchair Program Allows Lovebirds to Explore the Great Outdoors Together

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:56:52 Z

(Pittsburgh Magazine) PHOTO COURTESY OF APRIL TUCKER H ailey Tucker is a typical teenager; she enjoys putting on make-up, shopping at the mall, listening to music, practicing yoga, lounging on the beach and people-watching at Kennywood. At her Sweet Sixteen party in...

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 Z

(Summer Wind : Pittsburgh Blogger) Sneakers // Sunglasses // Travel Jewelry Storage // Black Barbour Rain Jacket Roller Carry-On // Half Zip Fleece // Woven Leather Flats Suede Flats Curling Iron // Makeup Mirror // Foundation // Hand Soap + Candle The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale began...