Matt Peiken

Wake Up, Pittsburgh!

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Catch up on all the Pittsburgh news every weekday morning. Our newscast podcast draws stories from across the local news media landscape to keep you in-the-know in under four minutes.

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Matt Peiken

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News

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WakeUpPIT.transistor.fm

Latest episode

Mar 27, 2026

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Episodes

Friday, March 27: Deluzio Criticizes War + Scialabba Resigns + Mt. Lebanon Vape Pushback 27.03.2026

Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories: U.S. Rep. Deluzio says he sees same mistakes in Iran that U.S. made in Iraq Rep. Stephenie Scialabba resigns, triggering special election for 12th District Residents push back against new vape shop in Mt. Lebanon 'Do not drive' :Pittsburgh officials encourage public transit use during NFL Draft Pittsburgh theater community reacts to Public-CLO me...

Thursday, March 26: Revised City Budget + Working with ICE + Second School Employee Charged 26.03.2026

Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories: Pittsburgh introduces revised budget to address $40 million deficit Pittsburgh City Council to discuss limiting cooperation with ICE Westmoreland County commissioners reject LGBTQ+ proclamation request again Second Laurel Highlands High School employee charged with institutional sexual assault Mom seeks justice for son killed in unsolved 2021 hay...

Wednesday, March 25: ICE at PIT + Police-ICE on Bodycam Footage + Parents of Murdered Children 25.03.2026

Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories: ICE agents start work at Pittsburgh International Airport during government shutdown Bodycam video shows Pittsburgh police involvement with ICE agents Every day is a "battle" for parents of murdered children. A group in Pittsburgh won't give up on justice Pittsburgh's budget under pressure from historic overtime payments in 2025 Pittsburgh leader...

Tuesday, March 24: ICE at Airport + 4 Teens Killed in Crash + Rate Your Landlord 24.03.2026

Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories: ICE agents deployed to assist at Pittsburgh International Airport during shutdown Memorial grows for four teens killed in Westmoreland County crash Pittsburgh's deer management program: progress and ongoing challenges Students create Rate Yinz Landlord to review and report on local landlords VisitPittsburgh commits $2M to 'Forge On' campaign ahea...

Monday, March 23: Mars-Adams Merger + Parking Enforcement Scrutiny + Supporting Haitian Women 23.03.2026

Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories: Mars and Adams explore municipal merger amid growing community challenges O'Connor emphasizes importance of building up small business at BEAM Collaborative event Pittsburgh leaders weigh in on parking enforcement concerns Haitian women's group supports Charleroi community facing immigration and economic challenges Pittsburgh transit expands serv...

Friday, March 20: Chief Reviews ICE Response + Shell Plant Pollution + City Paper to Relaunch 20.03.2026

Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories: Police chief reviews alleged order regarding ICE arrest response Shell plant exceeds pollution limits for three years without new penalties Pittsburgh Public Schools going remote during NFL Draft Pittsburgh City Paper set to relaunch under new owner Pittsburgh International Airport, local food bank team up to help TSA workers

Thursday, March 19: Budget Cuts and Crisis + Springdale ICE Protests + Theaters Merge 19.03.2026

Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories: Pittsburgh faces up to $40 million budget cuts ahead of potential crisis Protests in Springdale against ICE agreement following local detention incident Pittsburgh Public Theater and Pittsburgh CLO merge to form new theater entity Pittsburgh contractor convicted of defrauding Pentagon out of $500,000 Man in Aliquippa VFW attack sentenced to at le...

Wednesday, March 18: Lingering Outages + UPMC Data Breach + Pricey Police Car Washes 18.03.2026

Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories: Dayslong power outages leave many residents, schools and businesses reeling Pittsburgh refugees brace for potential detentions under Operation PARRIS UPMC reports possible patient record data breach Pittsburgh police face scrutiny for premium car wash spending amid budget deficit Pittsburgh Zoo proposes new aquarium on North Shore to boost touris...

Tuesday, March 17: Demonstrators, Police Clash + PPS Tackles Absenteeism, Payroll Challenges 17.03.2026

Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories: West Mifflin police clash with demonstrators during march for Byars Jr. Pittsburgh Public Schools sees higher payroll challenges amid school consolidation efforts PPS tackle chronic absenteeism with innovative programs and partnerships Freeport Area School District budget deficit prompts potential tax increase discussions Pittsburgh students tack...

Monday, March 16: Restoring Power + Partnering with Public Schools + Allegheny County Early Voting 16.03.2026

Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories: Power expected to be restored faster than after April 2025 storms Mayor O'Connor's partnership vision with Pittsburgh Public Schools Allegheny County announces ballot return sites and voting locations for May primary Public Source appeals redaction of deputy names by sheriff's office Trans teens in Pittsburgh face care access challenges after UPM...

Friday, March 13: Reopening 2026 Budget + Commercial Development Slump + Downtown Investment 13.03.2026

Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories: Pittsburgh reopens 2026 budget amid revenue concerns and tax changes Commercial development slump transforms office projects into residential units State officials pledge nearly $3.5M to Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership Opinion | New mayor sets model for Democrats nationally Pittsburgh's housing initiatives aim to revive the lower Hill District co...

Thursday, March 12: ICE Out of Allegheny + Detective Faces Charge + Recogition for Museums 12.03.2026

Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories: Allegheny County restricts employee cooperation with ICE to protect immigrant communities Pittsburgh loses millions in tax revenue from Big Five nonprofits Detective faces aggravated assault charge after bar fight incident McKeesport community celebrates police misconduct settlement, new accountability measures Pittsburgh museums honored by city...

Wednesday, March 11: Where's the Assessor? + Parkway East Impacts + New Palmer Airport Airline? 11.03.2026

Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories: Allegheny County assessors no longer regularly attending property assessments hearings PennDOT begins new Parkway East project impacting traffic and road upgrades Arnold Palmer Regional Airport hopeful for new airline service Mt. Lebanon School Board considering 'fail safe' resolution permitting staff furloughs Did anybody do the reading? College...

Tuesday, March 10: Rising Schools Budgets + Zoning, Permits Streamlined + UPMC Magee Nurses' Proposal 10.03.2026

Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories: School leaders concerned about rising charter, special education costs Mayor O'Connor outlines new plan to streamline permitting, zoning Business owners in Pittsburgh oppose ICE actions, facing community backlash UPMC nurses propose patient caps at Magee hospital Penguins buy local carbon credits to offset team's environmental footprint

Monday, March 9: Polluted Streams + Abandoned House Demolished + Artist Mosley Dies at 99 09.03.2026

Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories: Stream impairment in Allegheny County: historical impacts and current challenges Demolition marks end of long-abandoned house's decline in Knoxville Rankin mayor seeks more attractions, amenities during her second term VisitPittsburgh backs new organization aiming to boost local cocktail scene Pittsburgh artist Thaddeus G. Mosley Jr. passes away...

Friday, March 6: Schools Leader Investigated + Post-Gazette Optimism + Bhutanese Misinformation 06.03.2026

Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories: Woodland Hills superintendent placed on unpaid leave amid internal investigation Cautious optimism for Post-Gazette's future under new ownership PNC closes more branches than it opens as ambitious 300-location expansion plan unfolds Community leaders address misinformation affecting Bhutanese residents in Pittsburgh Arts leaders and policymakers...

Thursday, March 5: Threats, Hate Speech + Carnegie Mellon Fallout + Resist vs Embrace Data Centers 05.03.2026

Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories: Police increase patrols after threats and hate speech on radio Pentagon cancels military fellowships at Carnegie Mellon CMU’s Qatar campus advised to shelter in place as war continues in Middle East A former Washington County coal mine could see new life as AI data center Grassroots resistance to data centers rises across Pennsylvania

Wednesday, March 4: Block of ICE + Transgender Youth Records + Quarry Dust + Local News Media 04.03.2026

Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories: Bill to limit Allegheny County collaboration with ICE moves to council vote Judge denies DOJ access to transgender youth medical records at UPMC Residents voice health concerns over quarry dust in Westmoreland County New tool launched to track Pittsburgh housing unit construction Media campaign promotes local news amid looming Post-Gazette closur...

Tuesday, March 3: Pittsburgh Biotech + UPMC Profits + Abandoned Boats + Inclusive Churches 03.03.2026

Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories: Pittsburgh's role in U.S. biotechnology amid global competition UPMC posts $286 million operating income, reversing two years of losses New Pennsylvania law streamlines removal of abandoned boats from rivers Students propose federal bill to protect workers from AI displacement during hackathon Pittsburgh churches create inclusive spaces for LGBTQ...

Monday, March 2: Carnegie-Epstein Connection + Affordable Housing Conversion + Gainey Looks Back 02.03.2026

Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories: AI pioneer, Carnegie Mellon-connected Roger Schank has emails revealing Epstein ties Former downtown heating plant to become 97 units of affordable housing Ford and PPS collaborate to inspire high schoolers in emergency response program Former mayor Ed Gainey reflects on his term and legacy Pittsburgh man indicted for fraud and identity theft cha...

Friday, Feb. 27: Mon-Fayette Extension + Montessori School Denied + Campus Strategies for ICE, CBP 27.02.2026

Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories: Mon-Fayette Expressway extension project begins for Dravosburg residents Pittsburgh Public Schools denies Montessori charter school application Local Colleges during strategies, procedures around ICE and CBP presence Pittsburgh councilors propose housing data dashboard for better tracking Viatris announces significant workforce reduction impactin...

Thursday, Feb. 26: Mazzocco Wins + Allegheny Leader to NYC + More Outdoor Vendors 26.02.2026

Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories: Jennifer Mazzocco wins Pa. House 42nd special election Allegheny County DHS leader Erin Dalton leaves for New York City New outdoor vending locations added in downtown Pittsburgh Pittsburgh council approves buffer between homes and garbage centers PRT shifts $106 million for capital projects

Wednesday, Feb. 25: Local ICE responses + Sextortion Alert + EMS Napping Advocate 25.02.2026

Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories: McCandless approves local police resolution against ICE collaboration Nonprofit director addresses immigrant support amid local ICE activity Support for Sewickley father detained by ICE during daughter's treatment Pittsburgh nonprofit warns parents about signs of sextortion Advocating for napping on duty for EMS workers

Tuesday, Feb. 24: Black Homeownership + Water Bill Hikes 24.02.2026

Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories: Black homeownership in Pittsburgh: One record year amid a persistent gap Federal funding freeze stalls growth for Western Pennsylvania small businesses Why Pittsburgh residents could soon see an increase in their water bill Once assaulted over his identity, Riverview schools leader stood with immigrant community High schoolers learn how to debate...

Monday, Feb. 23: Pitt ICE Recruitment Backlash + Student Charged with Sextortion + Haven Temporarily Closes 23.02.2026

Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories: Pitt faces backlash, protest over unaffiliated, ICE-related recruitment event Peters high school student charged in alleged sextortion and catfishing scheme Audit: Bills never sent for some affordable housing loan recipients Oakland temporarily loses concert venue Haven Opinion: A call for urgent investment in Pittsburgh’s Black women

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