Good morning, Pittsburgh.

The Tarentum Elks mark 125 years at their historic lodge on East Sixth Ave and Lock Street.

The club hosts weekly bingo and live bands and will feature 56E Blues Edition on Saturday at 7 p.m. and a Bucky-Okie on Aug. 15.

Cafe Raymond will open a second location in Brentwood on Brownsville Road later in 2026 — it replaces the Crack'd Egg restaurant.

An official opening date will be announced soon.

Bodega Film Lab moved to a larger space at 4509 Liberty Ave in Bloomfield, offering a fourfold expansion for film processing, retail, and community events such as photo walks and VHS screenings (cameras and film supplies are available for budding photographers).

Kamin Science Center opens its new permanent exhibit, Science of Speed, tomorrow, Aug.

1. The exhibit, held in the former Sports Works building (a repurposed space), features an indoor go-kart track.

Thousands of blue catfish were stocked in the Ohio River on July 29 at Point State Park and in Kilbuck Township, as part of a 15-year restoration effort led by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (the fish can grow over 100 pounds).

Gov. Shapiro backed a $166 million GE Vernova investment at the Charleroi plant last Thursday, which will add 714 jobs over the next four years (his office contributed $6 million to support the expansion).

Pittsburgh leaders and residents met Wednesday evening in the Strip District to discuss development plans—including a recently approved project for 23 new townhomes near the 31st Street Bridge—and proposals such as the Transit Revitalization Investment District that have spurred mixed reactions.

The final National Health Corps cohort graduated yesterday at the Allegheny County Health Department — ending over 32 years of local service.

Graduates helped improve community health and laid a strong foundation for the public health workforce since 1994.

Parks Township resident Rita Franczyk, 86, won $1.5M after buying a scratch-off ticket at Giant Eagle in Allegheny Township earlier this month.

The prize will let her buy a home that meets her mobility needs.

The Pittsburgh Planning Commission approved Banksville Golden Horizons, a community for adults 55 and older in Banksville on a 26.44 acre site off Winchester Road.

Split Rock Real Estate will build 123 modular single family homes with amenities and expect completion in about three years, pending a City Council vote.

Former Steelers tackle Zach Banner earned a coaching fellowship with the Jacksonville Jaguars this summer (through the Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship program).

He retired after a torn ACL and years with the Steelers and will now pursue coaching to stay connected to football.

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.