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Back in Pittsburgh for NFL Draft, Jimbo Covert supports ALS ride across the US
6+ hour, 55+ min ago (201+ words) Bears teammate Steve 'Mongo' Mc Michael died after being diagnosed with ALS Freedom High School and University of Pittsburgh graduate Jimbo Covert returned to his hometown to announce a pick in the NFL Draft this week. The Hall of Fame…...
Coast Guard deploys special teams to enforce river closures for NFL draft
3+ hour, 26+ min ago (328+ words) The U. S. Coast Guard is deploying specialized teams to enforce closures on Pittsburgh's Three Rivers as part of security measures for the NFL Draft. The Coast Guard brought in a specialized team from New York for the event, and Pittsburgh's Action…...
Pittsburgh's 'Taste of the Draft' celebrates food, football and philanthropy
7+ hour, 1+ min ago (333+ words) The "Taste of the Draft" event Wednesday night in Pittsburgh combined food, football and philanthropy, offering attendees a chance to enjoy local cuisine while raising money to fight childhood hunger. Former Heisman Trophy winner Doug Flutie shared advice for players…...
'Steelers Country' fan experience and NFL Draft red carpet unveiled at Point State Park
6+ hour, 39+ min ago (389+ words) Steelers Country, an interactive space celebrating Steelers Nation and the team's history, officially opens Thursday at Point State Park. Steelers Country, a 12, 000-square-foot interactive space celebrating Pittsburgh Steelers fans and the team's history, opens Thursday at Point State Park as…...
Large-scale light projection spans front of Wyndham Grand during NFL Draft
2+ hour, 51+ min ago (117+ words) The Wyndham Grand in Downtown Pittsburgh will double as the backdrop of a large-scale light projection during all three nights of the NFL Draft. On Wednesday night, Pittsburgh's Action News 4 got a preview of what fans will see when they…...
Tour of NFL Draft Theater reveals a salute to Pittsburgh's history and legacy
12+ hour, 1+ min ago (145+ words) Pittsburgh is known for its rolling hills, ethnic neighborhoods, steel, technology and its community of 100 bridges that are part of its unique skyline. NFL Draft organizers believe a theme of steel-girded bridges appropriately honors the city's history and legacy on…...
Giant Eagle's 'Giant Buggy' rides through Pittsburgh ahead of NFL Draft
15+ hour, 48+ min ago (116+ words) The grocery store said in a release earlier this month that it would bring a unique feature to downtown to celebrate the draft "the Giant Eagle 'Giant Buggy.' On Tuesday, Giant Eagle posted a video on social media, showing the…...
Pittsburgh teacher, student to announce Bills draft pick
18+ hour, 33+ min ago (119+ words) A teacher and her student from a Pittsburgh school will announce the Buffalo Bills' fifth-round draft pick on Saturday. Brashear High School teacher Megan Perfetti and her student Damon Richie have been invited to announce the Buffalo Bills' fifth-round draft…...
A Pittsburgh library's 3 D display of NFL prospects helps blind experience draft week
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (415+ words) Most people will watch the 2026 NFL draft in person or on television. Unfortunately, some can't. Debby Hill is one of them. "A lot of us really want to know what the world is like out there beyond just hearing," she…...
Road closures begin in downtown Pittsburgh and North Shore for NFL draft
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (449+ words) Road closures in downtown Pittsburgh and the North Shore are set to take effect Tuesday evening. Road closures in downtown Pittsburgh and the North Shore were set to begin Tuesday night, primarily affecting ramps to the Fort Duquesne and Fort…...