Good morning, Pittsburgh.

The renovated Wiley Street side of the New Granada Theater now hosts the Hill District Community Engagement Center, which will soon offer free cultural, educational & health services through partnerships with Pitt’s creative programs.

A Homewood community day is scheduled for Aug. 14 to strengthen local ties and service access.

Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy launched the new Trackchair program May 1 at Frick Park to let people with disabilities explore five trails using all-terrain electric wheelchairs.

Volunteers guide users on first outings, and reservations for June and July open May 29 — feedback will help shape future programs.

Free outdoor movies are running this summer across Pittsburgh parks, with screenings at dusk at venues such as Arsenal Park and Grandview Park (weather may cause cancellations).

At the final Faculty Assembly meeting, Sen. Council President Kris Kanthak reflected on the spring commencement at Acrisure Stadium and announced three new policies for academic visitors, the OneCard payment system and purchasing practices (all designed to enhance clarity and compliance for campus procedures).

The Children’s Literature Program will host a special event from 2 to 4 p.m. on May 28 at Hillman Library’s Archives & Special Collections to coincide with the Children’s Literature Association Conference.

Community members and conference participants will explore archival stations with Pitt librarians’ presentations and enjoy Pittsburgh cookies.

Allegheny Valley School District's preliminary budget will keep property taxes flat at 21.7049 mills so homeowners will pay $1,864, and the board votes on the plan on May 18 as further tax hikes are expected.

The Department of Public Works has granted P3R a permit to close the Andy Warhol Bridge for the Rush to Crush Cancer cycling event from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Sunday, May 17.

Professor J. Timothy Greenamyre received a $9 million grant from ASAP in partnership with The Michael J.

Fox Foundation on Friday, May 15 to study environmental causes of Parkinson’s neurodegeneration. He leads the Pittsburgh Institute for Neurodegenerative Diseases & collaborates with researchers across institutions to improve diagnostics and future therapies.

Allegheny General Hospital's South Tower (90-year-old) will begin a four-year, $36 million renovation in June to preserve its architecture and extend its life.

Mascaro Construction will replace over 800 windows and repair 60,000 sqft of roof, with work expected to finish by 2030.

After a May 14 inspection, Prantl’s Bakery on Walnut Street in Shadyside was placed under a Consumer Alert when inspectors found rodent droppings and a decomposed rat in several areas.

The bakery must clean and correct six violations within 10 days to have the alert removed.

On Sunday morning in Schenley Park, Pittsburgh will host the 34th Komen More than Pink Walk, a free community event raising funds for breast cancer research, patient support and education.

Organizers expect to engage local survivors and families in a long-standing celebration + ongoing effort for better care.

Loews Hotels signed a letter of intent to build a new 500-room hotel at the David L.

Lawrence Convention Center — including a restaurant — after a $30 million state investment. The project is set to add 1,600 union jobs, and construction will take 24 months.

A new hotel will attach to the David L.

Lawrence Convention Center, as reported by Chilekasi Adele at KDKA. The development is expected to provide additional lodging options for visitors.

The Pittsburgh Steelers announced their 2026 preseason schedule with home games on Aug.

13 against the Packers and Aug. 21 against the Jets and a road game on Aug. 27 at Highmark Stadium in Buffalo, all starting at 7 p.m. ET.

Discover Medicare Presentation

6-7 p.m. — Brentwood Library — Free entry — Understand how Medicare works and explore your options in this educational seminar.

Daisy Grenade Live

8-11 p.m. — Thunderbird Café & Music Hall — $30.47 to $36.90 — Experience an electrifying night with Daisy Grenade and Vienna Vienna in Pittsburgh.

Khairy Creek Live Comedy Special

9 PM – 12 AM — Arcade Comedy Theater — Check event page for pricing — An unforgettable night of humor that resonates beyond just laughs.

Don Toliver Live Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — PPG Paints Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience an electrifying performance by the renowned rapper Don Toliver.

Thank You Scientist Live Concert

8-9:30 p.m. — Spirit — Fee-free, cash-only tickets available — Experience a night of progressive rock with Thank You Scientist and Wired Tae The Moon.

Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh Pirates

6:40-7:10 p.m. — PNC Park — Special ticket event for Grogu Bobblehead — Celebrate Star Wars Night with the Pirates while enjoying a thrilling baseball game.

Austin Nasso Live Comedy Performance

7-8:30 p.m. — Pittsburgh Improv — Tickets required — Enjoy a night of laughter with Austin Nasso's comedic performance.

lespecial: Tentacle Difficulties Concert

7-11 p.m. — Thunderbird Café & Music Hall — Ticket required — Experience an electrifying live performance by lespecial in Pittsburgh.

The Hell Club Live Performance

8:00 – 11:59 PM — Spirit Lodge — $20-$40 — Experience the debut live show of The Hell Club with support from Vireo in a night of soulful indie rock and eco-folk sounds.

Acoustic Evening with Citizen Soldier

7-10 p.m. — Thunderbird Café & Music Hall — $42.73 to $53.78 — Experience an intimate performance tackling mental health themes through powerful music.