Supporters of public transit fanned out across Pittsburgh's Golden Triangle today to seek support from riders for increased state aid. (Today)

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will push ahead with 168 construction projects in Allegheny, Beaver and Lawrence counties this year, including the start of a $49.5 million rehabilitation of the Squirrel Hill Tunnels. (Today)

Carlow University has received the largest gift in its history: $5 million from Rita M. McGinley, a 1940 alumna, honorary degree recipient and a Carlow Woman of Spirit. (Today)

Pam Pezzin of Freeport was walking in the woods on a winter day back around 1989 when she broke out in hives all over her body, including her stomach, arms, legs and face. Over the years, she continued to break out in bumps when it was cold outside, and she suffered from symptoms of asthma, too. She had a period of remission, but the reactions resumed about 10 years ago. (Today)

The Port Authority has reopened the Wood Street station on the T, which had been closed because of a ventilation problem. (Today)