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1 day ago | post-gazette.com | Jeremy Reynolds

Shervin Lainez Subscriptions for the six-concert series begin at $168 Jeremy Reynolds Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Apr 23, 2025 8:30 AM Chamber Music Pittsburgh, an organization that presents some of the top classical performers in the world, on Tuesday announced its 2025-26 season. Unlike large-scale classical orchestra concerts or operatic productions, chamber music concerts traditionally feature a small number of performers in more intimate settings. Pittsburgh has a vibrant chamber music scene...

2 days ago | post-gazette.com | Hallie Lauer

The Democratic candidates for Pittsburgh mayor were more subdued during Tuesday night’s compared to last week, but still traded barbs over issues such as affordable housing, public safety and nonprofit payments once again during their second debate. Incumbent Mayor Ed Gainey and challenger Allegheny County Controller Corey O’Connor made digs at one another’s campaigns and policies during the one-hour televised debate, while also hitting on both of their regular campaign talking points.

2 days ago | post-gazette.com | Hallie Lauer

As Downtown Pittsburgh continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, stakeholders are focusing their efforts on bringing new retailers into the city. The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership has been working to make improvements and draw people back into the Golden Triangle, which — like many other business districts across the country — saw significant downturns from pandemic-related shutdowns.

2 days ago | post-gazette.com | Maddie Aiken

More than 100 university leaders — including the president of Allegheny College in Meadville — spoke out against the Trump administration’s sweeping changes to higher education in a Tuesday letter. The letter, titled “A Call for Constructive Engagement,” claims that government overreach and political interference are endangering American higher education.

2 days ago | post-gazette.com | Gerry Dulac |Ray Fittipaldo |Christopher Carter

Post-Gazette columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news live around 5 p.m. Eastern. What are the Steelers' biggest NFL draft needs beyond quarterback and defensive line? Assuming they take names like Derrick Harmon, Kenneth Grant, Walter Nolen, Shedeur Sanders or Jaxson Dart early, where should they look next? Is it cornerback and options including Shavon Revel Jr., Azareye'h Thomas or Trey Amos? What about running backs like TreVeyon Henderson, Dylan Sampson or Bhayshul Tuten?