Good morning, Pittsburgh.

Oakmont Carnegie Library is hosting a lawn party at noon Aug.

9 to mark its 125th anniversary. Library staff will offer tours, children's games, and live music from the Lion’s Club Band as the community gathers to celebrate a long-standing local tradition.

Pittsburgh’s fire bureau will launch its first Citizens Fire Academy, offering seven free fire safety classes from Sept.

2 to Oct. 14 for residents aged 18 in Pittsburgh (including Wilkinsburg and Ingram) who can lift 20 to 30 pounds and complete a medical form. Registration is open online.

McDonald’s is celebrating the 59th anniversary of the Big Mac by offering a buy-one-get-one free deal on July 31 at the Big Mac Museum restaurant in Irwin.

The promotion honors its creation in western Pennsylvania 59 years ago.

Scientists at the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center will build TangleLab, a hybrid quantum-classical system in partnership with Pitt, CMU, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, and Rigetti Computing to study complex scientific challenges.

Construction begins in September (with a $5 million NSF grant funding) and it will be fully operational next year.

Residents in Ligonier Borough and Township cleaned up Tuesday after a ferocious downburst struck Monday evening at about 6 p.m. that toppled trees, downed power lines, and damaged property — the National Weather Service and local officials confirmed the powerful winds.

Allegheny County Jail now offers biometric monitoring devices to medically vulnerable individuals during intake (to catch health issues early) under a new health initiative.

PennDOT District 11 Executive Jason Zang said the Parkway East reopened Tuesday, July 28 with the new Commercial Street Bridge completed ahead of schedule + the project finished a week early.

Pittsburgh Regional Transit is updating bus routes in the Lower Valley to better serve riders without cars.

The new proposal — finalized after public feedback — includes a D5 route linking Aspinwall, Sharpsburg, Etna and Millvale and will be released in the coming weeks so changes take effect in 2027.

An inspection report from Monday found six violations at a Kennedy Township assisted living facility — officials warn that if the walk-in cooler’s temperature stays above 41 degrees by Aug.

5, the facility will be closed.

The Pittsburgh Steelers reported to training camp at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe on Wednesday as they began practice; the 91-player roster is expected to evolve during camp.

Pittsburgh Steelers' cornerback Jalen Ramsey injured his knee during minicamp and was placed on the PUP list — he is expected to miss a few weeks of training camp but be ready for the season.

Cornerback Donte Kent remains on the PUP list to continue his rehab.

Steelers offensive tackle Broderick Jones has been cleared for practice and will appear in the first session today while he is gradually reintroduced to contact play — his team said he is working to regain full strength.

Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers confirmed Tuesday that 2026 is set to be his final NFL season at Saint Vincent College, explaining his plan to return for one last run with the team and aim for a Super Bowl win.

Steelers cornerback Jalen Ramsey suffered a knee injury during minicamp and will likely start training camp on the PUP list, causing him to miss a few weeks.

General Manager Omar Khan said the injury did not require surgery + should not affect his 11th season.

Everclear Concert

8-11 p.m. — Jergel's Rhythm Grille — $68.15 - $84.65 — Experience an unforgettable evening with the iconic rock band Everclear at this lively venue.

Tacos and Tequila Festival Pittsburgh 2026

1:30-3:00 p.m. — EQT Park — Cost information not provided — Celebrate delicious tacos and tequila in a festive atmosphere.

NeYo with Akon Concert

8-9:30 p.m. — The Pavilion at Star Lake — Tickets available starting January 30 — Experience the dynamic collaboration of NeYo and Akon live in concert.

JGBG & Terpene Station Tribute

8-11 p.m. — Thunderbird Café & Music Hall — $20.17 — Celebrate the music and memory of Jerry Garcia with high-octane bluegrass and Grateful Dead tributes.