Good morning, Pittsburgh.

A local apiary removed a swarm of 15,000 honeybees discovered during stage setup for the Morgan Wallen concert at Acrisure Stadium on Wednesday, June 3.

Officials said the swift removal allowed setup to continue safely.

Local organizers will celebrate Pittsburgh Pride 2026 with a sold-out Prom on Friday at the National Aviary, a festival on Saturday at Allegheny Commons West Park with over 300 vendors, and a Sunday parade beginning at noon from the Strip District to the festival.

Despite a budget shortfall, local officials and sponsors secured funds and permits — ensuring a united community celebration.

Local reporter Daisy Jade toured the new Sarris Candies Factory in Canonsburg today, giving readers a behind the scenes look at how sweet treats are made.

The tour highlights the factory’s creative spirit + its role in bolstering the region’s artisanal food scene.

The New Kensington-Arnold School Board passed the 2026-27 budget today which includes a 2% property tax hike adding about $29 per home and $1.4M from reserves to update the 7th-12th grade curriculum, with total spending set at $51.9M and $31.9M for salaries.

A Guam kingfisher hatched at the National Aviary on April 19 and took flight on May 27, marking its first wild breeding success in nearly 40 years (the bird is part of a recovery effort to reintroduce it to Guam).

Updates on the Sihek Recovery Program will follow.

On Wednesday, around 40 Pittsburgh residents traveled to Harrisburg for a Transit Day of Action rally at the state House (departing from East Busway’s Wilkinsburg station) to demand increased funding for paratransit and shared ride services amid an $80 million funding crisis.

The largest USPS mail processing facility in the region is recruiting for open positions and will host a job fair soon — interested applicants should check for application details.

Drivers in Upper St. Clair will face a closure on Route 19 between Boyce and McLaughlin Run Roads starting at 6 a.m. Saturday for demolition of the Country Club Drive Bridge.

Southbound traffic must take a seven-mile detour (the demolition will take 40 hours and could finish early).

The boil water advisory in Belle Vernon was lifted after testing (from May 31 to June 2) confirmed no contamination was found, officials said.

Pirates are hosting 30th annual blood drive at PNC Park from June 16-18, running daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Organized by Vitalant, the event supports local patients, and donors receive a voucher redeemable for two home game tickets - a $15 gift card comes with code JUNEGIFT-2026-V.

Researchers at UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh have developed a new brain imaging test that detects tau protein to flag early signs of Alzheimer’s with improved accuracy.

The test, part of a 40 million dollars research program, has been validated in the US, Canada + Europe.

Penn Brewery’s property sheriff’s sale is postponed to July 6 because building owner Arkham Realty filed bankruptcy earlier this year.

The sale was set for June 1 and will move forward once the bankruptcy proceedings allow.

The Steelers signed tight end Darnell Washington to a new five-year deal worth $45.674 million on Wednesday.

The deal will strengthen the team’s offense this season.

Acrisure Stadium will host a free Pennsylvania World Cup Fan Zone offering live music, soccer clinics and activities for viewing FIFA 2026™ matches on July 4, 5, 9 and 19; the July 4 and 5 events will include the America 250 festival (organized by Gov. Shapiro) for fan gatherings.

Morgan Wallen Concert

5-7 p.m. — Acrisure Stadium — Tickets required — Enjoy a lively country music performance amidst the excitement of Pittsburgh.

Morgan Wallen Live in Concert

5:00 – 7:30 p.m. — Acrisure Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of maverick country music with emerging star Ella Langley opening the show.

Teddy Swims Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — Petersen Events Center — Price TBA — Enjoy an inspiring performance by Atlanta's vocal sensation Teddy Swims as he shares his journey through music.

Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio Live

8-11 p.m. — Thunderbird Café & Music Hall — Age 18+ — Experience feel-good music with the incredible Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio.

The Dream Eaters with Take Me With You

7-11 p.m. — Poetry Lounge, Pittsburgh, PA — Tickets available — Experience a night of soaring vocals and synth-pop with Brooklyn's The Dream Eaters and friends.

Blacktop Mojo and Guests

8-11 p.m. — Thunderbird Café & Music Hall — General Admission — Experience the raw energy of Blacktop Mojo and Anything But Human live in concert.

The Clarks in Concert

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Stage AE — Ticket prices vary — Experience an evening of authentic rock music with The Clarks, known for their raw performances and genuine sound.

Miami Marlins vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Slippery Rock Day

12:10–2:05 p.m. — PNC Park — $10 Loaded Value and special ticket pricing available — Celebrate Slippery Rock Day with baseball, alumni mingling, and exclusive giveaways.

Breakthrough Basketball Camp

June 16-18 — ALL AMERICAN+ Field House — $97 for observing coaches — Improve ball handling and scoring skills at this high-intensity youth basketball camp.

Infinity Song Performance

7-8:30 p.m. — Spirit Lodge — Fee-free, cash-only tickets available — Experience the harmonious sounds of Infinity Song with Khatumu live in concert.