Ben Schmitt
@bencschmitt.bsky.social
Tribune-Review deputy managing editor. Ex-Detroit Free Presser. Husband. Dad. Michigan State grad. Raised in Pittsburgh. Peabody High School.
Western Pa. could break coldest temperature record on Friday triblive.com/local/region...
Western Pa. could break coldest temperature record on Friday
Western Pennsylvania temperatures on Friday morning could break the record for the coldest temperature ever recorded on Dec. 5 at the National Weather Service in Moon. David Shallenberger, meteorologi...
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December 4, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Western Pa. could break coldest temperature record on Friday triblive.com/local/region...
Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro says Kamala Harris’ descriptions of him were false and intended to sell books triblive.com/news/politic...
Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro says Kamala Harris’ descriptions of him were false and intended to sell books
Gov. Josh Shapiro lashed out over former Vice President Kamala Harris’ portrayal of his interview to become her 2024 running mate, calling Harris’ retellings “complete and utter (exp...
triblive.com
December 4, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro says Kamala Harris’ descriptions of him were false and intended to sell books triblive.com/news/politic...
Pittsburgh lawyer files human-rights complaint over boat strike that killed Colombian triblive.com/local/pittsb...
Pittsburgh lawyer files human-rights complaint over boat strike that killed Colombian
A Pittsburgh lawyer who has spent his career working on international human rights cases now finds himself at the center of a first-of-its-kind challenge to the Trump administration’s continued ...
triblive.com
December 3, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Pittsburgh lawyer files human-rights complaint over boat strike that killed Colombian triblive.com/local/pittsb...
Resurfaced Hegseth video intensifies clash over Democrats’ message on illegal military orders triblive.com/local/region...
Resurfaced Hegseth video intensifies clash over Democrats’ message on illegal military orders
U.S. Rep. Chris Deluzio and other Democratic lawmakers under fire from the Trump administration for publishing a video saying service members are obligated to refuse illegal orders are further questio...
triblive.com
December 3, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Resurfaced Hegseth video intensifies clash over Democrats’ message on illegal military orders triblive.com/local/region...
2 Pittsburgh EMS officials fired amid allegations of falsified overtime triblive.com/local/2-pitt...
2 Pittsburgh EMS officials fired amid allegations of falsified overtime
Two high-ranking officials in Pittsburgh’s EMS bureau have been fired amid allegations of falsified overtime reports. “You had somebody kind of fudging their time card to get extra money,&...
triblive.com
December 3, 2025 at 9:44 PM
2 Pittsburgh EMS officials fired amid allegations of falsified overtime triblive.com/local/2-pitt...
Driverless cab service Waymo coming to Pittsburgh triblive.com/business/tec...
Driverless cab service Waymo coming to Pittsburgh
Driverless cabs are coming to Pittsburgh. Autonomous ride-hailing service Waymo is expanding into the Steel City along with Baltimore, St. Louis and Philadelphia, the California-based company announce...
triblive.com
December 3, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Driverless cab service Waymo coming to Pittsburgh triblive.com/business/tec...
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A staffer said he was in the break room when he heard what sounded like thunder and saw one of the walls split.
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Woman taken to hospital for evaluation after crashing into Washington Township business
A woman was taken to a hospital for evaluation after driving her vehicle into the Pittsburgh Technologies building in Washington Township. Township police Sgt. Vincent Surace said officers responded t...
triblive.com
December 3, 2025 at 12:34 AM
A staffer said he was in the break room when he heard what sounded like thunder and saw one of the walls split.
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Carmi Express, the popular Pittsburgh soul food restaurant, has announced it will close its brick-and-mortar location on the North Side.
“This decision comes with deep reflection, gratitude, and a heavy heart,” the eatery said via social media posts.
“This decision comes with deep reflection, gratitude, and a heavy heart,” the eatery said via social media posts.
Carmi Express soul food to close location on Pittsburgh's North Side
Carmi Express, the popular Pittsburgh soul food restaurant, announced it will close its brick-and-mortar location on the North Side. Doors will officially close Dec. 12, according to social media post...
triblive.com
December 3, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Carmi Express, the popular Pittsburgh soul food restaurant, has announced it will close its brick-and-mortar location on the North Side.
“This decision comes with deep reflection, gratitude, and a heavy heart,” the eatery said via social media posts.
“This decision comes with deep reflection, gratitude, and a heavy heart,” the eatery said via social media posts.
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The first big snowfall of the season hit Western Pennsylvania on Tuesday morning, coating the ground and roadways.
With snow still falling, preliminary reports as of 7 a.m. indicated 1½ inches to 3 inches of accumulation so far @triblive.bsky.social ❄️
With snow still falling, preliminary reports as of 7 a.m. indicated 1½ inches to 3 inches of accumulation so far @triblive.bsky.social ❄️
Season's 1st big snowfall hits Western Pa.; PennDOT reduces speed limits
The first big snowfall of the season hit Western Pennsylvania on Tuesday morning, coating the ground and roadways. Bill Modzelewski, meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Moon, said the sno...
triblive.com
December 2, 2025 at 12:54 PM
The first big snowfall of the season hit Western Pennsylvania on Tuesday morning, coating the ground and roadways.
With snow still falling, preliminary reports as of 7 a.m. indicated 1½ inches to 3 inches of accumulation so far @triblive.bsky.social ❄️
With snow still falling, preliminary reports as of 7 a.m. indicated 1½ inches to 3 inches of accumulation so far @triblive.bsky.social ❄️
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Allegheny County Council unanimously OKs budget without tax hike
Allegheny County Council unanimously OKs budget without tax hike
Allegheny County Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a $3 billion budget for next year that does not raise taxes or lay off workers. The budget is balanced — neither dipping into the county’s reserve fund, which will have about $84 million at the end of the year, nor growing it
triblive.com
December 2, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Allegheny County Council unanimously OKs budget without tax hike
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Season's 1st major snowfall to pound Western Pa. during morning rush hour
Season's 1st major snowfall to pound Western Pa. during morning rush hour
Western Pennsylvania’s first significant snowfall of the season will hit Tuesday morning during rush hour and is expected to dump up to 5 inches in spots. Liana Lupo, meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Moon, said precipitation will likely begin between 3-4 a.m. The heaviest snow is expected from
triblive.com
December 1, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Season's 1st major snowfall to pound Western Pa. during morning rush hour
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Consultant's report finds no evidence of Penneco liability in Plum house explosion
Consultant's report finds no evidence of Penneco liability in Plum house explosion
A private consulting firm’s report for a Delmont energy company being sued over a 2023 fatal house explosion in Plum has determined Penneco Oil Co. was not responsible — a conclusion sure to be challenged in court. Penneco and Peoples Gas were among those sued for negligence and wrongful death
triblive.com
December 1, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Consultant's report finds no evidence of Penneco liability in Plum house explosion
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TJ Watt: “It was an ass-kicking in all areas.”
December 1, 2025 at 1:05 AM
TJ Watt: “It was an ass-kicking in all areas.”
November 30, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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Carrick. Maytide Street. Caller says a shirtless man is outside with a sword.
November 28, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Carrick. Maytide Street. Caller says a shirtless man is outside with a sword.
Developers to break ground on $740M Esplanade project on Pittsburgh’s North Side triblive.com/local/develo...
Developers to break ground on $740M Esplanade project on Pittsburgh’s North Side
Developers plan to break ground next week on a $740 million project that aims to turn a North Side brownfield into a bustling entertainment district. Officials said they plan to put the ceremonial sho...
triblive.com
November 28, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Developers to break ground on $740M Esplanade project on Pittsburgh’s North Side triblive.com/local/develo...
UPMC has not turned over transgender patient records to DOJ triblive.com/local/upmc-h...
UPMC has not turned over transgender patient records to DOJ
UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh has not turned over to the federal government any information requested in a subpoena filed earlier this year related to its treatment of transgender patie...
triblive.com
November 26, 2025 at 8:57 PM
UPMC has not turned over transgender patient records to DOJ triblive.com/local/upmc-h...
Thanksgiving meal prep: Wash your hands, but not that turkey triblive.com/lifestyles/f...
Thanksgiving meal prep: Wash your hands, but not that turkey
From the TribLIVE archive, this story was first published on Nov. 26, 2019. These days, it seems like we’re constantly washing everything in sight. From hands to countertops, keyboards to kids&r...
triblive.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Thanksgiving meal prep: Wash your hands, but not that turkey triblive.com/lifestyles/f...
Pittsburgh Public Schools rejects school closure plan triblive.com/news/educati...
Pittsburgh Public Schools rejects school closure plan
A reconfiguration plan that called to shutter nine Pittsburgh Public School buildings was defeated by a 6-3 vote Tuesday night. The “Future-Ready” plan called for the closure of the Studen...
triblive.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Pittsburgh Public Schools rejects school closure plan triblive.com/news/educati...
Pittsburgh airport T. rex absent from new terminal as officials weigh its future triblive.com/aande/museum...
Pittsburgh airport T. rex absent from new terminal as officials weigh its future
Wondering where Pittsburgh International Airport’s iconic Tyrannosaurus rex ended up in the new terminal? It hasn’t reappeared. Its next chapter is still undecided, though it’s on th...
triblive.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Pittsburgh airport T. rex absent from new terminal as officials weigh its future triblive.com/aande/museum...
New strain of flu invades Western Pa. amid concerns over vaccine efficacy triblive.com/news/health-...
New strain of flu invades Western Pa. amid concerns over vaccine efficacy
A new flu virus variant has been sweeping across the United States, raising questions about the efficacy of this year’s flu vaccines. Medical professionals in Western Pennsylvania say even thoug...
triblive.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:37 PM
New strain of flu invades Western Pa. amid concerns over vaccine efficacy triblive.com/news/health-...
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette workers return to office after 3-year strike triblive.com/business/pit...
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette workers return to office after 3-year strike
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette journalists returned to their North Shore office Monday after a lengthy, contentious strike. Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh President Andrew Goldstein said he expected tension b...
triblive.com
November 24, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette workers return to office after 3-year strike triblive.com/business/pit...
From Post-Gazette rally as strikers head back to work this morning: “I’m under no pretense this is going to be easy,” said Guild President Andrew Goldstein. “People are people we are all human. We all have strong feelings on many things, especially this.”
November 24, 2025 at 2:56 PM
From Post-Gazette rally as strikers head back to work this morning: “I’m under no pretense this is going to be easy,” said Guild President Andrew Goldstein. “People are people we are all human. We all have strong feelings on many things, especially this.”
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Pittsburgh can’t even handle Light Up Night traffic, we are cooked when the NFL Draft comes.
November 23, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Pittsburgh can’t even handle Light Up Night traffic, we are cooked when the NFL Draft comes.
Happy Light Up Night, Pittsburgh!
November 22, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Happy Light Up Night, Pittsburgh!