Good morning, Pittsburgh.

On Saturday, officials from VFW Post 33 renamed a footbridge in Lynch Field after fallen sailor Roger Napper Jr & his family attended the ceremony.

They said the renaming honors his service and sacrifice.

The annual Dragon Boat Festival on the Allegheny River raised funds for breast cancer survivors with about 40 teams, live entertainment, food, and family fun — a lively community celebration held yesterday.

AE Works relocated its headquarters to the historic Union Trust Building in Downtown—as it returns to its startup roots.

Mayor Corey O’Connor joined company leaders Friday to mark the opening, boosting local business ties.

Meteorologist Ray Petelin explains that wooly bear caterpillars are used in folklore to predict winter severity – longer coats signal colder winters while wider black stripes point to harsher periods.

Experts say the caterpillar colors reflect the growing season rather than serving as a reliable forecast.

Sichuan Gourmet in Squirrel Hill was issued a consumer alert Thursday by the Allegheny Health Department after inspectors found rodent violations including dead mice by the wok line and food contaminated with droppings (the restaurant must deep clean and enhance pest control to lift the alert).

Nicotine pouch use among Pittsburgh college students grew sharply between 2023 and 2025 as sales soared 250%—local health experts warn that these products may lead to addiction.

Doctors from UPMC and Allegheny Health Network urge monitoring and potential regulations to limit flavors and nicotine levels.

Rickard Rakell scored the winning goal in a shootout as the Penguins beat the Stars 2-1 on Saturday — Arturs Silovs stopped 24 shots while Sidney Crosby and Ben Kindel also scored, snapping a three-game losing streak.

North Carolina beat Pittsburgh 21-17 on Saturday, Oct.

10 after Billy Edwards Jr. threw a 75-yard touchdown pass that put the Tar Heels ahead. Pitt fell short in their rally as the game also honored Mike Ditka with a moment of silence.

Robert Morris University will add a men’s wrestling program that will begin competition in the 2027-28 academic year.

The new varsity sport will join 19 others to give local and national student-athletes a fresh chance to compete near home.

The Pittsburgh Steelers host the Indianapolis Colts today at Acrisure Stadium with kickoff set for 1 p.m. Fans can watch the game on KDKA-TV, with pregame coverage starting at 11:30 a.m.