Abigail Hakas

6 days ago | wesa.fm | Abigail Hakas

Organizers want to showcase Pittsburgh’s tech industry and arts scene when the 2026 NFL Draft comes to town next April. “There's definitely opportunities in the autonomous tech area, robotics, and other ways that we want to help bake that into to tell the Pittsburgh story,” said Jerad Bachar, CEO of VisitPittsburgh, which is leading draft planning efforts. “Certainly, where tech meets art, it exemplifies the current, modern Pittsburgh, if you will.

6 days ago | timesonline.com | Abigail Hakas

Environmental advocates warn of potential impact on endangered species as protections are bypassedAbigail Hakas/Next Generation NewsroomSpecial to The TimesThe U.S. Department of Agriculture designated parts of the Allegheny National Forest for expedited logging under an emergency declaration. The move aims to reduce wildfire risk and boost timber production, but environmental groups argue it threatens endangered species and may worsen wildfires.

1 week ago | pittsburghmagazine.com | Abigail Hakas

The Steel City is leaning on other cities with a playbook for the NFL draft to learn how to showcase our unique culture to the world. Organizers want to showcase Pittsburgh’s tech industry and arts scene when the 2026 NFL Draft comes to town next April.

1 week ago | indianagazette.com | Abigail Hakas

PITTSBURGH — Organizers want to showcase Pittsburgh’s tech industry and arts scene when the 2026 NFL Draft comes to town next April. “There’s definitely opportunities in the autonomous tech area, robotics, and other ways that we want to help bake that into to tell the Pittsburgh story,” said Jerad Bachar, CEO of VisitPittsburgh, which is leading draft planning efforts. “Certainly, where tech meets art, it exemplifies the current, modern Pittsburgh, if you will.

1 week ago | ncnewsonline.com | Abigail Hakas

Organizers want to showcase Pittsburgh’s tech industry and arts scene when the 2026 NFL Draft comes to town next April. “There's definitely opportunities in the autonomous tech area, robotics, and other ways that we want to help bake that into to tell the Pittsburgh story,” said Jerad Bachar, CEO of VisitPittsburgh, which is leading draft planning efforts. “Certainly, where tech meets art, it exemplifies the current, modern Pittsburgh, if you will.