Megan Swift stories

New oral weight loss medication expected to be cheaper and more accessible

A pill version of the GLP-1 weight-loss drug Wegovy is expected to debut in the U.S. in early January. But how will the pills stack up against the already widely used injectables? Doctors in Western Pennsylvania said the pills will be a welcome addition to GLP-1 drug options for their...
Dreaming of a white Christmas? Dream on

If you’re dreaming of a white Christmas in Western Pennsylvania this year … keep dreaming. No snow is in the forecast for Thursday, according to Andrew Kienzle, meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Moon. Highs in Western Pennsylvania are expected to be in the upper 40s — which will...
Amazon launches Western Pa. same-day delivery facility

The first-ever Amazon same-day delivery facility in Western Pennsylvania has launched in Imperial — aligning with last-minute holiday shopping. The fulfillment center is 191,000 square feet, and it will bring over 100 full- and part-time jobs across Allegheny County, according to Amazon. “The opening of this new facility in Imperial...
Pennsylvania is mailing out money. Are you on the list?

If you live in Pennsylvania, you could be getting a check in the mail soon. Treasurer Stacy Garrity said Thursday that nearly 100,000 Pennsylvania Money Match checks — totaling over $22 million — are on their way to people across the commonwealth. Pennsylvania Money Match, which was created in 2024,...
Pittsburgh Public Schools to ban cellphone use during school day

Cellphones will soon be banned during the school day at all Pittsburgh Public Schools. The Pittsburgh Board of Public Education voted Wednesday night to update the district’s Electronic Devices Policy — prohibiting the use and possession of electronic devices by students during the school day on district property. This includes...
Downtown Pittsburgh ice rink ranks No. 1 in North America

Pittsburgh’s iconic ice rink is considered the most beautiful ice rink in North America — beating out the famed Rink at Rockefeller Center, according to a hotel chain. The ranking was released by Premier Inn, a United Kingdom hotel chain, which compiled a list of 56 ice rinks from around...
UPMC could keep gender-affirming care patient records anonymous, per DOJ request

Following a national push to collect personal information on patients receiving gender-affirming care, the Department of Justice is now asking a federal court to limit its subpoena against UPMC, revising its initial request and asking patient records to stay anonymous. In September, four UPMC patients filed a motion to quash...
‘You are definitely ready’: Roger Goodell says of Pittsburgh hosting NFL Draft

The countdown to the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh continues, and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell believes the Steel City is prepared to handle the spectacle. “You are definitely ready. You know, this town knows all about football, and how to celebrate football, and that’s what it’s all about,” Goodell told TribLive...
Rob Reiner’s death elicits social media tributes honoring film legacy

Online tributes poured in Monday across the internet and social media following the news of filmmaker Rob Reiner’s death. Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer, were found dead Sunday at their home in the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles in an apparent homicide. Investigators believe they suffered stab wounds, the...
Winter storm to hit Western Pennsylvania this weekend

Western Pennsylvania is gearing up for a snowy weekend. Shannon Hefferan, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Moon, said 3 to 6 inches could start falling around 3 p.m. Saturday. Depending on geographical location, though, some areas will see more snow than others, she said. In the Pittsburgh...
Firearms deer hunting season to wrap up in Pennsylvania

The window of opportunity to go hunting for deer in Pennsylvania is quickly shrinking, as firearms deer season closes this Saturday. The Pennsylvania Game Commission reminded hunters to make the most of the final days in the woods. After Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a bill in the summer lifting the...
‘Women Drivers’ option available for Uber, Lyft rides in Pittsburgh

A “Women Drivers” option is now available when booking Uber rides in Pittsburgh. First piloted this summer with the goal of giving women more options in how they ride and drive, Uber said it has received feedback that the option gives riders and drivers “more comfort and confidence on every...
The Grinch Meal takes over McDonald’s for the holidays

He’s a mean one, that Mr. Grinch, but McDonald’s doesn’t seem to think so. In a Dr. Seuss-esque poem, the international fast food chain made an announcement just in time for the holidays: The Grinch is taking over with a plan so keen; McDonald’s USA will serve the most mischievous...
Sports betting websites to require valid ID in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania will soon require a valid government-issued ID for online sports betting. Lee Copello, director of iGaming compliance for the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, said that by Feb. 28, all existing iGaming and online sports betting users will have to upload photos of the front and back of their ID...
Food truck found operating without permit

The Cousins Maine Lobster food truck operating in Richland last week was ordered to close by the Allegheny County Health Department — for operating without a permit. However, a week later, Annalisa Sangiovanni, an administrator for Cousins Maine Lobster’s Pittsburgh franchises, said the issues have been remedied. “Our original Pittsburgh...
As cold temperatures approach, don’t forget the drip

Western Pennsylvania may be avoiding heavy snowfall this week, but frigid temperatures are still sticking around. Matt Brudy, meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Moon, said colder air is on the way during the second half of this week and this weekend, which could lead to single-digit wind chills...

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