[1][2] PCNC first started broadcasting on January 1, 1994, created in a partnership between WPXI (Channel 11) and the region's largest cable TV company at the time, TCI.

Comcast (Xfinity) stopped carrying PCNC on January 1, 2020,[2] which significantly reduced the potential viewing audience.

WPXI added PCNC to its digital subchannel lineup in early March 2023.

[5] Other shows aired on the channel included "Pittsburgh Now"; "Our Region's Business", hosted by Bill Flanagan (not to be confused with radio and TV host Bill Flanagan) of the Allegheny Conference;[6] and local newscasts multiple times per day with reporting from WPXI.

Currently, PCNC airs reruns of WPXI newscasts, some syndicated news/talk shows, and Cox Media Group shows such as National News Tonight (produced by WSB-TV) and Justice Rules.