Chrissy Suttles

Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Reporter at Axios

Pittsburgh reporter @Axios. News: [email protected]. Past: @WTEnews, @bctimes, @USAToday 🎓: @kentstate & @oregonstate. Rust Belt enthusiast.

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The Bridge: Penguins hire Muse as head coach

2 weeks ago | axios.com | Chrissy Suttles |Alexis Johnson |Ryan Deto

Illustration: Allie Carl/Axiosπ County Executive Sara Innamorato is launching a task force to track the local impact of President Trump's federal funding cuts and help connect affected communities with resources. The U.S. Labor Department's pause of the Job Corps program supporting 400+ low-income youth in Pittsburgh triggered the move. (WESA)π¦Duolingo CEO Luis von Ahn defended student visas and their role in boosting Pennsylvania's economy in a recent post.
Our guide to cheap date ideas in Pittsburgh

2 weeks ago | axios.com | Chrissy Suttles

Nothing beats a swirl from Page's with rainbow jimmies. Photo: Chrissy Suttles/AxiosDating can feel like a luxury amid rising prices, but there are plenty of no-frills ways to connect in Pittsburgh. Here are some wallet-friendly date ideas โ whether it's your first date or your 50th. ๐ฆ Chat over cones at spots like Klavon's Parlor in the Strip District, Dave & Andy's in Oakland, Page's on the South Side or FRIO Creamery in Lawrenceville.
Sound healing takes root in Pittsburgh

2 weeks ago | axios.com | Chrissy Suttles

Monique Mead hosts regular sound baths at her studio in Shadyside. Photo: Courtesy of Carnegie Mellon UniversitySound healing is catching on in Pittsburgh, and self-care seekers say it's more than just noise. Why it matters: Sound baths, a form of guided meditation using layered instruments like gongs, singing bowls and chimes, aren't just a wellness trend here — they're the subject of academic study.
The Bridge: Bishop Zubik retires from diocese

2 weeks ago | axios.com | Chrissy Suttles |Alexis Johnson |Ryan Deto

Bishop David Zubik of the Diocese of Pittsburgh. Photo by Dustin Franz/AFP via Getty Images✝️ Pope Leo XIV named Bishop Mark Eckman, a Bethel Park native and longtime parish priest, as the 13th bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh — replacing Bishop David Zubik, who is retiring at 75 after leading the diocese since 2007. Eckman will be installed on July 14 at a special Mass at St. Paul Cathedral in Oakland.
15 ways to celebrate Pittsburgh Pride

2 weeks ago | axios.com | Alexis Johnson |Chrissy Suttles

Illustration: Allie Carl/AxiosPride Month is here, and the Steel City is celebrating with events throughout the city and the suburbs. From live music to community festivals, here's where to show your pride this June.
Billions at risk in Pa. if Trump halts student visas

2 weeks ago | axios.com | Chrissy Suttles |Alex Fitzpatrick

Data: NAFSA; Map: Alex Fitzpatrick/AxiosPennsylvania had more than 50,000 international college students in the 2023-24 school year, per data from education nonprofit NAFSA, and an outsized impact on some Pittsburgh universities. Why it matters: The Trump administration is halting student visa interviews and revoking visas for Chinese students amid a political pressure campaign against colleges and universities and a broader immigration crackdown.
The Bridge: "Sanctuary jurisdictions" list disappears

2 weeks ago | axios.com | Chrissy Suttles |Alexis Johnson |Ryan Deto

Illustration: Allie Carl/Axiosğ¨ A federal list unveiled days ago that named Pittsburgh, Allegheny County and roughly 500 other local governments as "sanctuary jurisdictions" at risk of losing federal funding disappeared from the Department of Homeland Security website over the weekend. Mayor Ed Gainey has said the city police department will not cooperate with federal immigration officials, but Pittsburgh and Allegheny County have not designated themselves as sanctuary jurisdictions.
Upright Citizens Brigade will open new training center in Pittsburgh

2 weeks ago | axios.com | Chrissy Suttles

Comedian Caleb Hearon performs at Bottlerocket. Photo: Courtesy of Bottlerocket Social HallComedy powerhouse Upright Citizens Brigade is joining forces with Bottlerocket Social Hall to launch a new training center in Pittsburgh — its first ever outside of New York and Los Angeles. Why it matters: It's a big win for the city's comedy scene and for Allentown, a quirky, eclectic neighborhood that's become a magnet for unconventional art, comedy and music.
The Bridge: News from the 'Burgh

2 weeks ago | axios.com | Chrissy Suttles |Alexis Johnson |Ryan Deto

Illustration: Allie Carl/Axiosğ Pittsburgh pools will open June 16. There are 16 city pools open this season with just Homewood and Sheraden closed due to renovations, per the city. Residents can pick up tags at the pools on opening day. (News release)ğğ¹ Haitian immigrants in Charleroi â who filled churches and opened small businesses in the struggling Mon Valley town â are now at risk of deportation due to Trump administration policies.
Real flames forge fire rescue skills at PIT

2 weeks ago | axios.com | Chrissy Suttles

Firefighters from Latrobe and State College fight a blaze at PIT's FAA fire training. Visual: Chrissy Suttles/AxiosPittsburgh International Airport is home to one of the nation's roughly two dozen FAA Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) training centers — and it's not just for local crews.