Good morning, Pittsburgh.

Residents in Manchester worry that the rising Esplanade project may bring back hardships from past urban renewal as Deborah Blackwell Battle recalled neighborhood scars from a similar plan.

City officials have not yet provided details on the development's next steps.

Nearly 3,000 cyclists will ride in the 33rd UPMC Health Plan PedalPGH on Aug.

30 from Allegheny Commons Park (Northside). Participants will choose from three curated routes and join a festival with food trucks, music, and a Kids Zone to support BikePGH’s safer streets efforts.

Fifty volunteers refreshed the Children's Home of Pittsburgh and its pediatric hospital on Tuesday as part of Pittsburgh Paints’ Colors for Courage initiative.

The company also presented a $10,000 check to support the facility’s mission to build stronger futures.

The Rock, Reggae & Relief festival is set for Saturday at Market Square with international reggae pop veterans UB40 headlining; local band FUBAR will join and proceeds will support Cafe Momentum’s youth internship program downtown.

The inaugural SlimeCityCon took place on Saturday morning at the David L.

Lawrence Convention Center, drawing local fans to a unique pop culture event.

On Sunday, 4 The Record host Lily Coleman talked with ALCOSAN leaders about the Ohio River Tunnel Project, part of a Clean Water Plan using a custom tunnel boring machine to cut sewage overflows.

The generational effort will build tunnels beneath the three rivers (regional teams are involved).

Repairs on pothole-riddled roads around Pittsburgh Mills Mall begin today after driver complaints led to a paving contract covering several roads (Pittsburgh Mills Boulevard, Pittsburgh Mills Circle, Value Drive, Retail Drive, and Mills Drive).

A UPMC endocrinologist warned that unregulated synthetic peptides sold online bear risks like incorrect doses & unsafe additives, urging caution as patients often turn to these products for weight loss and muscle gain.

Local experts call for more safety research to guide wellness choices.

The Pirates ended a four-game slump in a rain-soaked contest as long reliever Carmen Mlodzinski pitched key innings.

The win returned the team to a .500 record.

Former Pitt running back Desmond Reid may return to college football and could rejoin the Pitt Panthers if he chooses to resume his college career (decision pending).

On Saturday, Steelers draft pick Eli Heidenrich, a Mount Lebanon native out of the United States Naval Academy, practiced with the black and gold at Saint Vincent College in Westmoreland County while his family watched eagerly.

His father said the moment felt surreal and emotional — a lifelong dream fulfilled.

On Saturday night, the Riverhounds ended a two-match skid by defeating the Oakland Roots 1-0 at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.

Today, the Steelers begin their first pads practice at training camp in Pittsburgh as coaches look for emerging talent ahead of the season.

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.