Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh is a city in Pennsylvania, USA, appearing in recent news for several reasons. A meteor over Ohio caused a sonic boom felt as far east as Pittsburgh. The city is also referenced in connection with the new medical drama "The Pitt," set in a US A&E department. Furthermore, a photo of downtown Pittsburgh accompanies an article about Jehovah's Witnesses easing their policy on blood transfusions. Finally, Mike McCarthy, who is from Pittsburgh, is reportedly close to being hired as the new coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers. These diverse news items highlight Pittsburgh's presence in national and international events, ranging from weather phenomena to cultural productions and religious policy changes, as well as sports.