Panera at 3401 Boulevard of the Allies has closed as the University of Pittsburgh advances a plan to replace the site with hundreds of apartments and a grocery. The closure highlights short‑term disruption ahead of a long‑planned redevelopment.

Ollie's Bargain Outlet in Greensburg has reopened after a Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture shutdown for rodent activity; a follow‑up inspection cleared the store.

UPMC reversed last year’s losses, posting $286M operating income and record $33.56B revenue in 2025 as insurance margins improved.

A $555,970 Money Power Progressive Fast Play ticket was sold at the Shop 'n Save on Babcock Boulevard in Shaler Township. The Pennsylvania Lottery says the holder should sign the ticket and call to claim.

Intervala has finished a $6 million build-out at the former Sony plant in Westmoreland and will hold open interviews Saturday as it looks to hire up to 45 workers.

BNY Mellon says nearly half its downtown staff now work at renovated 500 Ross Street as new amenities come online.

Roxanne Brown will be sworn in as the United Steelworkers’ international president this Sunday, the first woman and person of color to lead the union. Her early tests will be national bargaining and the energy transition.

Alcoa plans to sell 10 closed or curtailed sites to data-center developers, targeting a first deal in the first half of 2026.

Everest Infrastructure Partners will acquire 214 southwestern U.S. towers from ATN International for up to $297M; the staged sale begins with an initial closing in Q2 2026.

Western Pennsylvania logged 231 commercial bankruptcies in 2025, a small dip from 2024 — but the chapter mix and liquidations show local small businesses remain under pressure.

The Shop 'n Save on Brownsville Road in Carrick is closing after decades, with its owner retiring. Inventory is being cleared with no confirmed last day of operation. Local residents are concerned about limited nearby grocery options.

Macy's is closing its Pittsburgh Mills store as part of a nationwide downsizing strategy, affecting approximately 17 remaining businesses in the mall. The clearance will last about 10 weeks, with support for affected employees.

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is closing down on May 3 due to financial losses, ending nearly 200 years of publishing history amid labor disputes and challenges in journalism.