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Pittsburgh's NFL Draft Week is Finally Here

Apr 22, 2026

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21 min read

Pittsburgh's NFL Draft Week is Finally Here

The Draft is here, the city is buzzing, and Pittsburgh has the football world’s attention.

Tim Pettigrew

Apr 16, 2026

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13 min read

Pittsburgh just made the Michelin list.

Plus: the NFL Draft arrives in one week, Fat Head's is closing, 579 price cuts hit the market, and a cedar chalet on 52 acres in Butler County.

Tim Pettigrew

2026 NFL Draft - Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh NFL Draft 2026: The Local's Guide to Draft Week

Apr 16, 2026

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15 min read

Pittsburgh NFL Draft 2026: The Local's Guide to Draft Week

500,000+ visitors. Three days. One city. Here's what locals need to know — and what first-timers are about to discover.

Tim Pettigrew

Apr 9, 2026

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7 min read

Pittsburgh NFL Draft 2026: Downtown Survival Guide + What We Keep

Downtown is already changing ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft. Road closures are here, Market Square is getting its final facelift, and Arts Landing is weeks from opening. Here’s the local survival guide + what Pittsburgh actually keeps after the crowds leave.

Tim Pettigrew

2026 NFL Draft - Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh NFL Draft 2026: Downtown Survival Guide + What Pittsburgh Gets After the Visitors Leave

Apr 9, 2026

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1 min read

Pittsburgh NFL Draft 2026: Downtown Survival Guide + What Pittsburgh Gets After the Visitors Leave

Straight talk from someone who actually lives here — parking hacks, real eats, free vs paid moves, and what infrastructure actually stays once the crowds leave.

Tim Pettigrew

Is There Fracking Near That House? How Pittsburgh Buyers Can Actually Find Out

Apr 3, 2026

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1 min read

Is There Fracking Near That House? How Pittsburgh Buyers Can Actually Find Out

The tools, the maps, and the questions to ask before you close — especially if you're buying outside Pittsburgh city limits.

Tim Pettigrew