Tommy Liu

Senior Reporter · Squirrel Hill, PA

Tommy Liu has spent the past 12 years covering the business landscape in Pittsburgh. He holds a degree from Penn State University and has worked for local NPR affiliate WESA, where his investigations into business practices earned him a reputation as a knowledgeable resource in local economic issues. He has a keen eye for trends and a deep understanding of the local economy.

4 stories from Tommy Liu in Pittsburgh

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Pittsburgh man gives free private music lessons to kids

Tucked away in a Penn Hills church, Michael Pattillo works to open doors for kids through music."Love these kids. Love their attitude and desire to do it," Pattillo said after giving a music lesson.The Pittsburgh native has a passion for music. He attended CAPA and studied music at Mansfield...

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Pittsburgh skyline with data center facilities

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Midterms 2026: The data center debate

As the sun rises over Pittsburgh on Election Day, the streets buzz with anticipation. Voters clutch their ballots, many of them filled with choices that will shape their communities for years to come. Among the critical issues at stake are data centers—massive facilities that house servers and...

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Car crashes through door of Fayette County convenience store

A car crashed into a Uniontown convenience store Friday afternoon, taking out the front door.

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2 Pennsylvania gas stations busted for selling illegal THC and marijuana products, AG says

Three people are facing charges after authorities said they sold illegal THC and marijuana products at two gas stations in northcentral Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General announced on Friday that 45-year-old Majid Syed, the owner of two Fuel On gas stations and convenience...

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