Good morning, Pittsburgh.

Ross Park Mall has announced its 40th anniversary celebration featuring live entertainment + a historical display along with promotional offers from mall retailers.

Officials did not share a specific schedule, leaving details for local visitors to follow.

Little Italy Days, the largest heritage festival in the region, is returning soon as producer Sal Richetti shares plans for a day filled with family fun and cultural exhibits that will bring the community together.

Brewery officials confirmed that Sly Fox will close its downtown location after choosing not to renew its lease.

The decision was announced on Wednesday, Aug. 12.

Casting calls for movies, TV shows and music videos are available in Pittsburgh this week through Casting Networks.

Many projects offer local auditions on various days, with roles in television films, series and a reality show.

Pitt students ride free on PRT buses using either a physical Pitt ID or the Mobile Panther ID with the PRT Ready2Ride app.

The guide offers tips to navigate routes to downtown, the Strip District, Shadyside, and the Waterfront (travel with friends for extra ease).

Residents in Duquesne met to discuss merging the Duquesne City School District with McKeesport Area School District, voicing concerns about transportation, staffing, and safety amid regional violence.

A study — reporting findings on March 1 — will guide future decisions.

Sherwin-Williams will pay a $124,700 fine for not following air rules at its Rochester plant — residents reported chemical odors around their homes.

The company will install a thermal oxidizer by Oct. and faces extra fines until it meets state rules.

Rare Ventures, a Pittsburgh-based start-up, secured up to $25 million from the Richard King Mellon Foundation to boost rare disease research — partnering with UPMC Childrens, the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University to meet benchmarks over the next three years.

The Allegheny County Health Department ordered the Yard and Abroad Caribbean Grocery on Park Avenue in Wilkinsburg to close after a Tuesday inspection found nine violations, including three that put customers at high risk for foodborne illness.

The store must secure a food permit + complete plumbing fixes before reopening.

Pittsburgh Restaurant Week returns, offering discounted meals at dozens of local restaurants and giving food fans a chance to enjoy special prices (since 2012).

Locals should check with participating venues for details.

Dave Gregory, president of the Pittsburgh Umpire Association, said all paid youth baseball umpires must have three clearances — a state police background check, child abuse clearance, and fingerprinting — to ensure player safety; he tracks the credentials monthly with a spreadsheet.

Pitt football is marking the 50th anniversary of its perfect 12-0 1976 season with a series of events that include merchandise releases, video tributes and exhibits on Art Rooney Avenue, with a special halftime ceremony at Acrisure Stadium on Oct.

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North Allegheny will wear new Adidas football uniforms inspired by Patrick Mahomes this fall.

The school — the only one in Pennsylvania chosen among Team Adidas' top 20 — will gradually update its gear in the coming years.