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Allegheny County announced free fall events in nine parks starting in September, featuring Americana Festival on Sept.

12 at Settlers Cabin Park, Hay Day on Sept. 19 at Hartwood Acres, and Punkin Chunkin on Oct. 17, with Campfire Ghost Stories and Trunk or Treat also planned.

Food news in Pittsburgh includes several events: East End Brewing debuts its 300th pizza today at Larimer and Mt. Lebanon; Heinz launches a premium game-day space at Acrisure Stadium on Thu, Aug.

13; Okane Sushi Bar opens downtown on Sat, Aug. 15; Abeille Voyante Tea Co. reopens in Millvale Fri-Sun.

On Monday night, no one claimed the Powerball jackpot, but a ticket purchased at Rutter's on Waltz Mill Road in Ruffs Dale won $150,000 (another ticket in Fairview also won the same amount).

The jackpot now stands at $975 million.

Millvale Community Development Corp. has raised over $1.3 million for its hub project at 216 North Ave with a $500,000 state grant + additional funds from county, federal, and private sources, with work set to improve the building's exterior and sewer tap-in to support community events.

The Barrel & Flow Festival kicked off Saturday at The Stacks at 3 Crossings in the Strip District, celebrating Black brewers and local creatives — the event features food trucks, live music, a conference, and art showcases through the weekend.

Phantom Fall Fest will launch Saturday, Sept.

12 at Kennywood—featuring night rides on popular roller coasters, haunts and scare zones, a tasting experience and trick-or-treating in Ghostwood Estate—and will run on weekends through Nov. 1.

AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report shows gas prices in Western Pennsylvania fell six cents this week to $4.191 per gallon as fall semesters begin and fewer trips are taken, with Pittsburgh recording $4.247 per gallon.

FIRA Robotics Village will be part of Penn State Ag Progress Days from Tuesday through Thursday at the Russell E.

Larson Agricultural Research Center (2710 West Pine Grove Road) in Ferguson Township, Centre County. The event will connect local robotics companies with farmers seeking affordable tools to improve operations.

A study showed that hosting the NFL Draft in April generated $177M in economic activity and nearly $1.5B in media exposure.

City officials noted that the record-setting event boosted tourism and strengthened Pittsburgh's global reputation.

Pitt students share tips for first-year students facing a new academic and social life in Pittsburgh.

They advise using social media (like Instagram or ZeeMee) to connect before classes begin and exploring group chats and local spots to meet peers.

The DEP will reclaim 5 acres of abandoned mine land in Gilpin, including unstable slopes and a flooded portal, south of Schenley Road near Aladdin.

The project (seeking federal grant funding) will involve three years of planning and one year of construction, with minor impacts to nearby trails.

Frank Velasquez of Allegheny Health Network says red light therapy may ease aches by reducing inflammation and boosting collagen for smoother skin.

He advises using the therapy for 10 to 20 minutes per day (three days a week) along with proper hydration, exercise and sleep.

On Monday, Aug. 11, North Fayette Township firefighters responded to a choking emergency when a Deputy Chief received an infant at the station along Steubenville Pike and worked quickly with colleagues (the baby is expected to be okay).

The Steelers practiced indoors without pads at training camp today in Pittsburgh as they work to cut pre-snap mistakes ahead of their in-stadium preseason game on Thursday — head coach Mike McCarthy linked heavy install to miscommunications while rookie Germie Bernard is set to improve his quick decision making on the field.

Pitt has added skilled transfers and a top freshman class (including standout players) to the football and volleyball programs as the Panthers gear up for the 2026 ACC season.

The new players are expected to boost the teams when the season begins with students returning to campus.