Good morning, Pittsburgh.

A female lion cub was born at Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium on April 5 to nine-year-old parents, Scarlett and Hondo.

The cub is resting in a maternity den and will make its public debut in late summer.

Allegheny County police ran their leg of the three-day Special Olympics torch run that started Tuesday at PNC Park (with Penn State hosting the 2026 Summer Games), while in Butler County a $1 million lottery ticket was sold at Uni Express in Evans City, earning the retailer a $5,000 bonus.

The remains of Cpl. Charles “Buddy” L.

Carroll Jr., a local Korean War soldier, were returned to Pittsburgh earlier this month. A public visitation is scheduled for Friday, May 22 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Edward P. Kanai Funeral Home (500 Greenfield Avenue).

John Walko, a WWII infantryman from Indiana County, was laid to rest next to his parents over 80 years after he was declared missing following a U.S. Army DNA team’s identification of his remains in Germany.

Allegiant Air will offer nonstop flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport beginning Oct.

2, operating three days a week — Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays — with introductory fares starting at $59 until Oct. 16.

A local writer visits Allegro Bakery in Squirrel Hill after a coworker's recommendation and praises its fresh sourdough bread and a sandwich loaded with avocado.

They plan to return and explore more local flavors plus discover the neighborhood's food scene.

West Overton Village will host DIY History Days for children every other Sunday through October, starting this weekend.

The free series offers hands-on history lessons, with the first event featuring photography from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the village museum in East Huntingdon.

Four peregrine falcon chicks were banded by the Pennsylvania Game Commission on Wednesday morning at the Cathedral of Learning (University of Pittsburgh).

This method has been used for three consecutive years to track the growth and health of Carla and Ecco's offspring.

City of Pittsburgh received a $1.66M EPA grant to modernize recycling and yard waste services by investing in vehicles, updating drop-off sites with new pavement, fencing, and compactors, and installing security cameras at key locations.

The upgrades will expand curbside collection and boost the city's sustainability efforts.

Officials broke ground Tuesday on a $30 million project at the historic Smithfield Lofts in Downtown to add 46 apartment units, including 39 affordable units.

The project is supported by state and federal credits and local investments and will finish in fall.

Dr. Erin Wentroble from the Renfrew Center says Pittsburghers who take a twenty-minute walk in Point State Park (without headphones) may lower stress and combat unhealthy comparisons driven by social media.

Local teen Liliana Nover-Baker donated 100 custom photo puzzles on April 30 at UPMC Children’s Hospital (designed with photographer Dave DiCello’s images and funded through a nearly $3,000 GoFundMe) to offer comfort and distraction to young patients.

Aaron Rodgers announced that the NFL season will be his final after 22 seasons as he plans to retire with the Steelers.

The veteran quarterback (42) mentors younger players in Pittsburgh while the team builds for a future beyond his career.

The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 7-0 Wednesday night as Spencer Horwitz homered and Konnor Griffin had four singles + the win snapped a four-game losing streak.

Braxton Ashcraft is scheduled to pitch in today's series finale against Cardinals starter Dustin May.

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.

Pirates vs. Twins Game and Pitch for Hope Clinic

1:35 PM — PNC Park — $25-$75 — Participate in a special baseball clinic and enjoy the Pirates taking on the Twins while supporting breast cancer awareness.

Taking Back Sunday Live Performance

7-9 p.m. — Stage AE — VIP packages available — Enjoy an exclusive experience with meet & greet and personal photography with Taking Back Sunday.