Good morning, Pittsburgh.

Parkway East will close for 25 days, beginning at 9 p.m. Friday, July 10 between the Squirrel Hill Tunnel and the Edgewood – Swissvale exit for a new Commercial Street Bridge.

Carnegie Mellon researchers warn that East End detours may boost stress, urging commuters to plan ahead.

A group opposed to data center development held a town hall Monday night at Big Beaver Volunteer Fire Department to review plans for three data center buildings on the former Pitt Race property (about 300 football fields), aiming to educate residents and alert local officials about concerns.

USA Today ranked Pittsburgh's planned July 4th celebration (at historic Point State Park with fireworks, food trucks and family fun) as the nation's best, while Philadelphia's event ranked third.

The announcement gives local residents a boost ahead of upcoming festivities.

Pittsburgh hosts a busy July with Anthrocon from July 2–5, a July Fourth celebration with fireworks and a drone show at the North Shore, Picklesburgh starting July 16, Goat Fest at South Side, and the Vintage Grand Prix spanning several days this summer — promising exciting local events for all.

A federal judge halted the Education Department's new rule on counting professional degrees, leaving Pitt in limbo over loan options for grad-students.

University officials are verifying plans to clarify financial aid choices as the coming academic year begins.

Pitt finished the Scaife Hall west wing project on Terrace Street using solar panels and reusing 75% of demolition waste+ the wing now houses a renovated library, new learning spaces, and a café while earning LEED Gold certification as its 20th green building.

A Savi live webinar will help *Pitt* employees understand new federal loan changes as SAVE ends on July 1 and the Repayment Assistance Plan begins.

The session is set for 12:00 p.m. on July 9 and will offer tips to avoid higher monthly payments.

Jody Federer and Robyn Jurczak celebrated their 20- and 30-year milestones at Pitt on June 11 during a recognition ceremony that honored their family’s long legacy—native to Pittsburgh, they continue shaping the campus community through dedicated service.

Pitt’s nine-story Recreation and Wellness Center, which opened last September, has seen growing student use and faculty memberships with popular spots like the Level-4 fitness area, and improvements such as wayfinding signage and pedestrian pathways are expected to finish before the fall term begins.

The Department of Public Works announced that part of Universal Road in Penn Hills will close at 9 a.m. on Monday, July 13 for bridge repair work including deck, sidewalk, and painting; traffic will be detoured via Saltsburg Road + Stotler Road until the project ends in October.

A heat advisory took effect at 11 a.m. today for Pittsburgh, eastern Ohio and West Virginia’s panhandle and will last until 10 p.m. Friday as the National Weather Service forecasts temps near 100°F with high humidity, urging residents to drink water and stay cool.

In May, Pitt bought the building that housed Hemingway’s Café for over 40 years near Litchfield Towers on Forbes Avenue.

The University has not shared plans for the property (a longtime Oakland staple) and may repurpose it to support future academic and community needs.

Pittsburgh’s sports heritage is celebrated as key moments—like Pudge Heffelfinger earning $500 in 1892 and the NFL draft method set at a 1935 Fort Pitt Hotel meeting—highlight how the city’s early wealth and innovation helped shape professional sports and break racial barriers.

The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Phillies 11 to 7 on Monday night — Valdez and Triolo homered early while Endy Rodriguez added a late three-run homer.

The Pirates will send Bubba Chandler to pitch Tuesday against Phillies ace Cristopher Sanchez.

Devora Live Performance

6:00 – 10:30 PM — Crafthouse Stage & Grill — Ticket prices vary — Experience the unique fusion of outlaw country and dark pop with multimedia artistry by DEVORA.

Tunes At The Terminal: PAPPY SOLO

5-8 p.m. — Strip District Terminal — Free entry — Enjoy live local music in a vibrant atmosphere at one of Pittsburgh's iconic gathering spots.

Speed Dating for Singles in Pittsburgh

7-9 p.m. — Smiling Moose Brewing — $30 ticket — Meet up to 12 potential matches in a fun and friendly atmosphere.

WILLIS Concert

8-9:30 p.m. — Thunderbird Café & Music Hall — Entry for 18+ or with guardians — Experience the evolving sound of indie rock with WILLIS and The Booyah! Kids.

Love in the Club

8:30 – 11:59 PM — Thunderbird Café & Music Hall — $27.84 — A vibrant night of 2000s R&B and hip hop dance hits awaits.

MK Fullerton / LOWREV Album Release Show

6-10 p.m. — Thunderbird Café & Music Hall — $29.39 to $51.37 — Catch MK Fullerton and LOWREV as they celebrate their album release with special guests Jaxon and Kid Tigrrr.

Brewers vs. Pirates with Postgame Concert

12:15 p.m. — PNC Park — Game ticket required — Enjoy an exciting MLB game followed by a concert from Jordan Davis.

Congress The Band Concert

8 p.m. — Thunderbird Café & Music Hall — Ticket availability varies — Enjoy an evening of live music with Congress The Band in a vibrant venue.

Congress The Band Live

8:00 – 11:00 p.m. — Thunderbird Café & Music Hall — Tickets available — Experience the vibrant sounds of Congress The Band in a lively setting.

Pittsburgh Speed Dating for Singles Age 30s/40s

7-9 p.m. — The Dog Penn — Check website for ticket price — Meet up to 12 potential matches in a fun and friendly speed dating event.