Good morning, Pittsburgh.

Allegheny County Jail offers Foundation of HOPE, a voluntary program that gives inmates financial literacy, anger management, and other training (with art projects and job postings) to prepare for reentry; a graduation took place on July 7 in Uptown, and a waitlist of 40 to 50 people remains.

Wholey’s is hosting its 8th annual Lobster Grab contest where every live lobster purchased counts as an automatic entry until Aug.

23. Customers can join the contest by visiting Wholey’s locations in Pittsburgh.

Amtrak announced it will add a second Pennsylvanian train connecting Pittsburgh and New York later in 2026 - the upgraded route will serve key stops including Harrisburg and Philadelphia.

Giant Eagle is celebrating store remodel completions today at Cranberry Township and West View with ribbon cuttings, promotional tours, and charitable donations.

The grocery chain also announced plans to refresh more stores across local neighborhoods.

PNC Bank reached a milestone by building 300 branches and will open 60 new branches each year starting in 2027 to improve service in local communities.

David Holmberg, Highmark Health’s CEO, was named vice chair of Duquesne Light board and he continues to chair the Allegheny Conference on Community Development (a group dedicated to local improvement) and the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust.

Stacker released a list of casting calls for movies and TV shows filming in Pittsburgh and nearby, offering roles for non-union and SAG talent.

Some projects are scheduled as early as Wed Aug. 5 and Thu Aug. 6, including calls for feature films and television series (details from Casting Networks).

Four hundred Pittsburgh Public Schools staff are attending a three-day summer leadership academy focused on leadership strategies, equity, and preparing for the district’s Future Ready Facilities Plan; the event will conclude on Friday—just ahead of the school year starting Aug.

24.

Severe storms in Washington County left hundreds without power in Cecil Township after a large tree fell on power lines along Route 50 near Mawhinney Road and flooded streets and businesses in Canonsburg.

PennDOT will start an I-376 flood control project early October, rebuilding 1,150 feet of floodwall and upgrading drainage along a 2,500-foot section in downtown Pittsburgh — work will involve long-term westbound lane restrictions and ramp closures at Grant Street and Stanwix Street.

Pittsburgh Regional Transit is set to install red bus lanes on Forbes & Fifth avenues in Oakland this Monday for its University Line Bus Rapid Transit project; work runs overnight from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. where some stops will be closed or relocated.

Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato announced on Aug.

5 that beginning Jan. 1, 2027, about 26,000 Medicaid recipients will lose coverage due to new federal work and education requirements. The county is boosting outreach using trusted community partners (including text messaging and flyers) to help residents keep care.

Doctors warn that quick health tips on TikTok (sometimes called SickTok) may be harmful and advise verifying any online advice with a doctor.

They caution that fast remedies can be risky because they lack proven results.

Steelers first-round pick Max Iheanachor impressed at training camp on May 9 in Pittsburgh—he demonstrated fluid footwork and adjusted quickly against experienced defenders.

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.